/* ==========================================================================
   UPLIFT IAS ACADEMY — CORE STYLESHEET
   Continuous Full-Width Background Architecture with Fixed-Height Carousel
   Brand Colors: Primary Blue #0756A6 | Accent Yellow #FFC928 | White #FFFFFF
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --primary-blue: #0756A6;
  --primary-blue-dark: #044284;
  --primary-blue-light: #EBF4FF;
  --accent-yellow: #FFC928;
  --accent-yellow-hover: #EBB618;
  --accent-yellow-light: #FEF3C7;

  --text-navy: #0A192F;
  --text-dark: #1E293B;
  --text-body: #475569;
  --text-muted: #64748B;

  --bg-white: #FFFFFF;
  --border-light: #E2E8F0;

  --font-family: 'Manrope', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --header-height: 78px;
  --hero-height: 520px;
}

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.5;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

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

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

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. HEADER NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--header-height);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff 0%, #ffffff 50%, #eaf2ff 75%, #c7dcff 100%);
  z-index: 1000;
  /* border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.7); */
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

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

/* Brand Logo */
.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo img {
  height: 70px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Center Navigation Links */
.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 36px;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #2D3748;
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

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

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3.5px;
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Right "Enquire Now" CTA */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.btn-enquire {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
  color: #0F172A;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-enquire:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 28px;
  height: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle span {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. HERO BANNER SECTION (Continuous Full-Width Background Architecture)
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--hero-height);
  min-height: var(--hero-height);
  max-height: var(--hero-height);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  background-image: url('../images/banners/hero-master-bg.png');
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right center;
  background-size: cover;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

/* Background Layer for slide-specific image fallback */
.hero-bg-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: right center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease-in-out;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-bg-layer.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Carousel Content Viewport */
.hero-viewport-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  height: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 68px;
  z-index: 5;
}

.hero-slides-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Each slide has exact absolute positioning -> ZERO vertical shift */
.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease-in-out;
}

.hero-slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Left Content Area (strictly left 50%, pure white background behind) */
.hero-left-content {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 640px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 10;
}

/* Top Meta Row (Admissions Pill + Mode Pill + Bilingual Pill) */
.hero-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Admissions Pill Badge (Red with flame - High Urgency) */
.badge-admissions-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4.5px 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DC2626 0%, #B91C1C 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 202, 202, 0.45);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.28);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.badge-admissions-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 14px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.38);
}

.badge-fire-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1;
  animation: flameGlow 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes flameGlow {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 1px rgba(255, 200, 0, 0.6));
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(255, 180, 0, 0.9));
  }
}

/* Learning Mode Pill Badge (Blue with Yellow Checkmark Circle) */
.badge-mode-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6.5px;
  padding: 4.5px 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0756A6 0%, #05271d 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.4);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.22);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.badge-mode-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 14px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.32);
}

.badge-mode-check {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.badge-mode-check svg {
  stroke: var(--primary-blue);
  stroke-width: 3.5;
}

/* Bilingual Badge (Tamil Medium | English Medium) — Green & White Theme */
.bilingual-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4.5px 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #05271d 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(167, 243, 208, 0.45);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.22);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  width: fit-content;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.bilingual-badge-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 14px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.32);
}

.bilingual-badge-pill svg {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  stroke: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Two-Line Headline with Batch Accent Badge */
.hero-title-main {
  font-size: clamp(2.55rem, 3.15vw, 3.35rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

.hero-title-line1 {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.08);
}

.hero-title-line2 {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--text-navy);
  position: relative;
}

/* Accent Yellow Batch Badge (e.g. Regular Batch) */
.badge-batch-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 4.5px 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFC928 0%, #F59E0B 100%);
  color: #0A192F;
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.45);
  white-space: nowrap;
  vertical-align: middle;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.badge-batch-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.6);
}

/* Yellow brush curve under line 2 */
.hero-title-underline {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -4px;
  width: 170px;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFC928 0%, rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.1) 100%);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Course Groups Chips */
.course-groups-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: 530px;
}

.course-group-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 3.5px 10px;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #D8E4F2;
  border-radius: 7px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.course-group-chip:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.2);
}

/* Paragraph Description */
.hero-desc-text {
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  line-height: 1.58;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  max-width: 510px;
}

/* Mode & Language Badges Row (Above Explore Button in One Row) */
.hero-modes-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* CTA Buttons */
.hero-action-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 10.5px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0756A6 0%, #044284 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.28);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.38);
}

.btn-hero-primary svg {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9.5px 20px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0F172A;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: background-color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  background-color: #F0F7FF;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-hero-secondary .icon-chat {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

/* Bottom Feature Highlights (4 Clean Micro-Cards in Row) */
.hero-features-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.7);
  max-width: 540px;
}

.feature-pill-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  flex: 1;
}

.feature-pill-item:hover {
  border-color: #BFDBFE;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.08);
}

.feature-pill-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: #EFF6FF;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feature-pill-icon svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

.feature-pill-text {
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  line-height: 1.22;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--text-navy);
  white-space: pre-line;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. RIGHT-SIDE FLOATING LAYER (One 3D Book + Exactly Two Cards)
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-right-floating-layer {
  position: absolute;
  right: 32px;
  bottom: 26px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  z-index: 15;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Floating Academic Book */
.floating-book-container {
  position: absolute;
  right: 495px;
  bottom: 130px;
  width: 108px;
  height: 96px;
  z-index: 18;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: floatBook 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-origin: center center;
}

.floating-book-art {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  transform: rotate(-12deg);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 24px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.32));
  display: block;
}

@keyframes floatBook {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(-12deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-9.5deg);
  }
}

/* Exactly Two Floating Cards */
.floating-cards-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 16px;
  z-index: 20;
}

.floating-edu-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 8px 8px 10px 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  width: 172px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.floating-edu-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.22);
}

.floating-card-thumb-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 11px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}

.floating-card-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 82px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 11px;
  display: block;
}

.floating-card-tag-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: 6px;
  padding: 2.5px 7px;
  background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.60rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.floating-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 4px;
}

.floating-card-title {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.floating-card-arrow {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
  color: #0F172A;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .floating-book-container {
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. CAROUSEL NAVIGATION CONTROLS & BOTTOM DOTS
   ========================================================================== */

.carousel-btn-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #334155;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 30;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.carousel-btn-arrow:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
}

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

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

/* Center Bottom Dots */
.carousel-dots-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 30;
}

.carousel-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #CBD5E1;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.carousel-dot.active {
  width: 26px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
}

/* Loading & Empty States */
.hero-state-placeholder {
  height: var(--hero-height);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-spinner {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 3.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-top-color: var(--primary-blue);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

@keyframes spin {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. RESPONSIVE DESIGN (Desktop -> Tablet -> Mobile)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  :root {
    --hero-height: 520px;
  }

  .hero-title-main {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
  }

  .hero-left-content {
    max-width: 530px;
  }

  .floating-book-container {
    right: 285px;
  }

  .floating-edu-card {
    width: 135px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .main-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 310px;
    max-width: 85vw;
    height: 100vh;
    height: 100dvh;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 35px rgba(11, 27, 54, 0.22);
    z-index: 10001;
    padding: 24px 20px 32px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow-y: auto;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.32s;
  }

  .main-nav.is-open {
    transform: translateX(0);
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .nav-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-item-dropdown {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    padding-left: 12px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-item-dropdown.is-open .nav-dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
  }

  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --hero-height: auto;
  }

  .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .site-header {
    height: auto;
    padding: 10px 0;
  }

  .brand-logo img {
    width: 135px;
    height: auto;
  }

  .btn-enquire {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .btn-enquire svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
  }

  .hero-section {
    height: auto;
    max-height: none;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 26px 0 34px;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) 100%),
      url('../images/banners/hero-master-bg.png');
    background-position: center top;
    background-size: cover;
  }

  .hero-viewport-container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .hero-slides-wrapper {
    height: auto;
    position: relative;
  }

  .hero-slide {
    position: relative;
    inset: auto;
    display: none;
    height: auto;
    flex-direction: column;
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .hero-slide.is-active {
    display: flex;
  }

  .hero-left-content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-title-main {
    font-size: 2.05rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .hero-desc-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .hero-action-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  .btn-hero-primary,
  .btn-hero-secondary {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-features-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-top: 14px;
  }

  .feature-pill-item {
    align-items: center;
  }

  .feature-pill-text {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }

  .hero-right-floating-layer {
    position: static;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 24px;
  }

  .floating-book-container {
    display: none;
  }

  .floating-cards-group {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    gap: 12px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  .floating-edu-card {
    min-width: 135px;
    width: 135px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .carousel-btn-arrow {
    display: none;
  }

  .carousel-dots-wrapper {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    margin-top: 18px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. KEY EXAM MASTERY FEATURES BAR (Auto-Scrolling Floating Pill Bar)
   ========================================================================== */
.mastery-features-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: -30px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  z-index: 35;
}

.mastery-ticker-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

.mastery-pill-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px -6px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.12), 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

/* Subtle edge fade masks for seamless horizontal gliding */
.mastery-pill-wrapper::before,
.mastery-pill-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 32px;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mastery-pill-wrapper::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFFFFF 25%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
  border-top-left-radius: 20px;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 20px;
}

.mastery-pill-wrapper::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, #FFFFFF 25%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
  border-top-right-radius: 20px;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 20px;
}

/* Continuous Infinite Marquee Track */
.mastery-ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: masteryTickerScroll 34s linear infinite;
  align-items: center;
}

.mastery-ticker-track:hover,
.mastery-ticker-track:active {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes masteryTickerScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.mastery-items-group {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Individual Feature Card */
.mastery-card {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 8px 24px;
  min-width: 300px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  user-select: none;
  border-radius: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.mastery-card:hover {
  background-color: #F8FAFD;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Multi-Color Outer Rounded Squircle */
.mastery-icon-outer {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.mastery-card:hover .mastery-icon-outer {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.icon-outer-blue {
  background-color: #EBF3FE;
}

.icon-outer-orange {
  background-color: #FFF4E5;
}

.icon-outer-green {
  background-color: #E8F8F0;
}

.icon-outer-purple {
  background-color: #F4EBFD;
}

/* Vibrant Inner Squircle Badge */
.mastery-icon-badge {
  position: relative;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.icon-badge-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1D6FE8 0%, #0756A6 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.28);
}

.icon-badge-orange {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF951A 0%, #EA580C 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.28);
}

.icon-badge-green {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10B981 0%, #059669 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.28);
}

.icon-badge-purple {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B5CF6 0%, #6D28D9 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.28);
}

/* Tiny Badge Mini-Dot */
.badge-mini-dot {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 7px;
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.dot-orange {
  background-color: #EA580C;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.dot-green {
  background-color: #047857;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Card Content: Title & Subtitle */
.mastery-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 142px;
}

.mastery-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.mastery-card:hover .mastery-card-title {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.mastery-card-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Right Chevron Arrow */
.mastery-card-chevron {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin-left: auto;
  padding-left: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.mastery-card:hover .mastery-card-chevron {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Subtle Vertical Divider */
.mastery-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 42px;
  background-color: #EDF2F7;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin: 0 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .mastery-features-section {
    margin-top: -16px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .mastery-ticker-container {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .mastery-card {
    min-width: 275px;
    padding: 7px 18px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mastery-features-section {
    margin-top: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .mastery-ticker-container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .mastery-pill-wrapper {
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 8px 0;
  }
  .mastery-card {
    min-width: 250px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .mastery-icon-outer {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .mastery-icon-badge {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .mastery-card-title {
    font-size: 0.90rem;
  }
  .mastery-card-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. 6 FLOATING ACADEMIC FEATURES SECTION (Uplift Brand Centered Container)
   ========================================================================== */
.features-floating-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 36px 0 48px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  background-image: url('../images/why-choose-bg.png');
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center bottom;
  background-size: 100% auto;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.08);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.06);
}

/* Section Header (Reference-Exact to Image 2: WHY ASPIRANTS CHOOSE UPLIFT) */
.features-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.features-section-title {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}

.title-dash-left,
.title-dash-right {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 44px;
  height: 3.5px;
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
  border-radius: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.features-section-title .title-dark {
  color: #0A192F;
}

.features-section-title .title-blue {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.features-section-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #5A6A80;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.features-title-bottom-bar {
  width: 46px;
  height: 3.5px;
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin: 12px auto 0 auto;
}

/* Site Content Container: Centered max-width to match Hero Banner */
.features-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 48px;
}

.floating-track-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 26px 0 28px;
}

/* SVG Undulating Wavy Dashed Track (Smooth Wave Connecting the 6 Bubbles) */
.floating-wave-svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 70px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.floating-wave-path {
  stroke: #BFDBFE;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-dasharray: 6 8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* 6 Circular Floating Cards - Evenly Distributed In-Place Floating */
.floating-cards-row {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Individual Circular Floating Card */
.floating-feature-bubble {
  position: relative;
  width: 154px;
  height: 154px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #D8E5F4;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.09), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  user-select: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

/* Hover Elevation (Pauses individual float and elevates toward user) */
.floating-feature-bubble:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused !important;
  transform: scale(1.12) translate3d(0, -8px, 0) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 42px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.22), 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
  border-color: #0756A6;
  z-index: 25;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ORGANIC ZERO-GRAVITY FLOATING LEVITATION (GPU Composited — Zero Reflow Lag)
   ========================================================================== */
.float-bubble-1 {
  animation: floatLevitate1 3.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.float-bubble-2 {
  animation: floatLevitate2 4.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.float-bubble-3 {
  animation: floatLevitate3 4.0s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.float-bubble-4 {
  animation: floatLevitate4 4.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatLevitate1 {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(0, -10px, 0);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.12), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 8px, 0);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  }
}

@keyframes floatLevitate2 {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 8px, 0);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate3d(0, -10px, 0);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.12), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  }
}

@keyframes floatLevitate3 {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(0, -8px, 0);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.11), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 9px, 0);
    box-shadow: 0 7px 16px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.05), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  }
}

@keyframes floatLevitate4 {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 9px, 0);
    box-shadow: 0 7px 16px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.05), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate3d(0, -8px, 0);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.11), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  }
}

/* Icon Container inside Bubble */
/* Icon Container inside Bubble */
.bubble-icon-wrap {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.floating-feature-bubble:hover .bubble-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

/* Uplift Academy Brand Color Themes */
.icon-blue {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #0756A6;
}

.icon-amber {
  background: #FEF9C3;
  color: #B45309;
}

.icon-emerald {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  color: #047857;
}

.icon-purple {
  background: #EEF2FF;
  color: #4338CA;
}

.icon-rose {
  background: #FFF1F2;
  color: #BE123C;
}

/* Card Title */
.bubble-title {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Small Category / Program Tag */
.bubble-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.60rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0756A6;
  background: #F0F6FD;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-top: 5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Responsive Scaling for 6 Features */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .features-container {
    padding: 0 32px;
  }

  .floating-feature-bubble {
    width: 124px;
    height: 124px;
    padding: 10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .features-container {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }

  .floating-track-container {
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: visible;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    padding: 20px 8px 24px;
  }

  .floating-track-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .floating-cards-row {
    width: max-content;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .floating-wave-svg {
    width: 860px;
  }

  .floating-feature-bubble {
    width: 118px;
    height: 118px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .features-floating-section {
    padding: 32px 0 66px;
    background-size: cover;
  }

  .features-section-header {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding: 0 10px;
  }

  .features-section-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    gap: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .title-dash-left,
  .title-dash-right {
    width: 18px;
    height: 2.5px;
  }

  .features-section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }

  .features-title-bottom-bar {
    width: 36px;
    height: 3px;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }

  .features-container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .features-section-title {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .title-dash-left,
  .title-dash-right {
    width: 14px;
    height: 2px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .floating-cards-row {
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .bubble-icon-wrap {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .bubble-icon-wrap svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }

  .bubble-title {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  .bubble-tag {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. HEADER COURSES NAVIGATION DROPDOWN
   ========================================================================== */
.nav-item-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-item-dropdown .nav-link-dropdown-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-item-dropdown .dropdown-chevron {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-chevron,
.nav-item-dropdown.is-open .dropdown-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 260px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  padding: 8px;
  list-style: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1050;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu,
.nav-item-dropdown.is-open .nav-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(4px);
}

.nav-dropdown-item {
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.nav-dropdown-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.nav-dropdown-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-dropdown-link:hover {
  background-color: #F0F7FF;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  padding-left: 17px;
}

.nav-dropdown-link .dropdown-badge {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background-color: #EBF4FF;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. REUSABLE PREMIUM COURSE CARD PRESENTATION (Reference 1 & 2 Faithful)
   ========================================================================== */
.uplift-course-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.uplift-course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border-color: #BFDBFE;
}

/* Card Media / Thumbnail */
.course-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9.5;
  background: #0A192F;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.course-media-link {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.course-thumbnail {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.uplift-course-card:hover .course-thumbnail {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Top Media Badges */
.course-media-badges {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.badge-category {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.badge-blue { background: #0756A6; }
.badge-amber { background: #D97706; }
.badge-emerald { background: #059669; }
.badge-purple { background: #7C3AED; }
.badge-rose { background: #E11D48; }
.badge-indigo { background: #4F46E5; }

.badge-admission-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.badge-admission-status.status-open {
  background: rgba(4, 120, 87, 0.92);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.status-pulse-dot {
  width: 6.5px;
  height: 6.5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #34D399;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #34D399;
  animation: pulseDot 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.8); }
}

/* Bottom Media Overlay Chips */
.course-mode-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.chip-mode,
.chip-lang {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.chip-mode svg {
  color: var(--accent-yellow);
}

.chip-lang {
  background: rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.85);
}

/* Card Body */
.course-card-body {
  padding: 16px 18px 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Meta Tags Row */
.course-meta-tags {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.meta-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  padding: 2.5px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background-color: #F1F5F9;
  color: #475569;
}

.meta-duration {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  background-color: #EBF4FF;
}

.meta-duration svg {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.meta-program {
  background-color: #FEF3C7;
  color: #92400E;
}

/* Course Title */
.course-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  min-height: 2.7em;
}

.course-title a {
  color: #0F172A;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.course-title a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

/* Description */
.course-description {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  line-height: 1.48;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  min-height: 2.96em;
}

/* Faculty Info Row */
.course-faculty-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.faculty-avatar-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Rating & Pricing Row */
.course-rating-pricing-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.course-rating-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.rating-star {
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.rating-count {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748B;
}

.course-pricing-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 6px;
  text-align: right;
}

.price-original {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-decoration: line-through;
}

.price-discounted {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

/* Card Action Footer */
.course-card-footer {
  padding: 12px 18px 16px;
  background: #FAFCFF;
  border-top: 1px solid #EDF2F7;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.btn-course-explore {
  flex: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8.5px 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0756A6 0%, #044284 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-course-explore:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0963be 0%, #05509e 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 14px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.32);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-course-explore svg {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-course-explore:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.btn-course-demo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8.5px 12px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #FFC928;
  color: #0F172A;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-course-demo:hover {
  background: #FFC928;
  color: #0F172A;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.35);
}

.btn-course-demo svg {
  color: #B45309;
}

.btn-course-demo:hover svg {
  color: #0F172A;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. HOMEPAGE 3 DYNAMIC COURSE SECTIONS & 3-CARD DESKTOP HORIZONTAL SLIDERS
   ========================================================================== */
.courses-master-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 50px 0 60px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.course-group-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

.course-group-section:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Section Header Bar */
.course-group-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  gap: 20px;
}

.group-header-text {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.group-tag-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 3.5px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  background-color: #EBF4FF;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.group-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0A192F;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.group-main-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.group-header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.link-view-all {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  padding: 6px 4px;
}

.link-view-all:hover {
  color: var(--primary-blue-dark);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.link-view-all svg {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.link-view-all:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Carousel Arrow Controls */
.carousel-nav-arrows {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.btn-slider-arrow {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  color: #334155;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.btn-slider-arrow:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.25);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.btn-slider-arrow:disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  border-color: #E2E8F0;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  transform: none;
}

/* Horizontal Slider Viewport (Exact 3-Card Desktop Display) */
.course-carousel-viewport {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding: 6px 0 16px 0;
}

.course-carousel-viewport::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.course-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 24px;
  width: max-content;
}

/* 3-Card Desktop Formula: Exactly 3 complete cards visible */
.course-carousel-track .uplift-course-card {
  width: 410px;
  min-width: 410px;
  max-width: 410px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Empty State */
.course-empty-state {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px dashed #CBD5E1;
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. DEDICATED COURSE LISTING PAGES (courses.php)
   ========================================================================== */
.courses-listing-hero:not(.page-sub-banner) {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 50px 0 55px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0756A6 0%, #04386C 50%, #0A192F 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.courses-listing-hero:not(.page-sub-banner)::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.listing-hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.listing-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.2);
  color: var(--accent-yellow);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.listing-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}

.listing-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Listing Controls & Filter Bar */
.courses-filter-section {
  position: sticky;
  top: var(--header-height);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.04);
  padding: 16px 0;
  z-index: 90;
}

.filter-bar-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Search Input */
.filter-search-box {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 260px;
  max-width: 380px;
}

.filter-search-box input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px 10px 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: #F8FAFC;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.filter-search-box input:focus {
  outline: none;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.12);
}

.filter-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #94A3B8;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Taxonomy Tabs & Pills */
.filter-tabs-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding: 4px 0;
}

.filter-tabs-row::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.filter-pill-btn {
  padding: 7px 15px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.filter-pill-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  background: #F0F7FF;
}

.filter-pill-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.25);
}

/* Sort Dropdown */
.filter-sort-select {
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
}

/* Courses Listing Grid */
.courses-grid-section {
  padding: 40px 0 70px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.courses-listing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. INDIVIDUAL COURSE DETAIL PAGE (course-detail.php)
   ========================================================================== */
.course-detail-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #EFF6FF 50%, #F1F5F9 100%);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  color: #0B1B36;
  padding: 40px 0 55px;
}

.course-breadcrumbs {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1456A0;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 86, 160, 0.16);
  border-radius: 999px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 27, 54, 0.04);
}

.course-breadcrumbs a {
  color: #1456A0;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.course-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: #0B1B36;
}

.course-breadcrumbs .sep {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.course-breadcrumbs .current {
  color: #0B1B36;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.detail-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.detail-hero-content {
  max-width: 100%;
}

.detail-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.detail-course-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #0B1B36;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.detail-course-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.detail-meta-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 27, 54, 0.04);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
}

.meta-highlight-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.meta-box-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #1456A0;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.meta-box-val {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  color: #0B1B36;
}

/* Sticky Enrollment Card */
.detail-sticky-card {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height) + 20px);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.18);
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  z-index: 80;
}

.sticky-card-media {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #0A192F;
}

.sticky-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.sticky-card-body {
  padding: 24px;
}

.sticky-card-pricing {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.sticky-discounted {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.sticky-original {
  font-size: 1.10rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-decoration: line-through;
}

.sticky-action-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.btn-sticky-demo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: var(--accent-yellow);
  color: #0F172A;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  border: none;
}

.btn-sticky-demo:hover {
  background: var(--accent-yellow-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.55);
}

.btn-sticky-enquire {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-blue);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-sticky-enquire:hover {
  background: #F0F7FF;
}

.sticky-card-perks {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid #EDF2F7;
  padding-top: 16px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
}

.sticky-card-perks li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.sticky-card-perks li svg {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Detail Main Body Tabs & Sections */
.detail-main-layout {
  padding: 40px 0 70px;
  background: #FAFCFF;
}

.detail-content-container {
  width: 100%;
}

.detail-content-column {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.detail-block {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.04);
  padding: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.detail-block-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  color: #0A192F;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.detail-block-title::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 5px;
  height: 22px;
  background: var(--accent-yellow);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.objectives-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px 28px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.objectives-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #334155;
}

.objectives-checklist li svg {
  color: #10B981;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Syllabus Modules Accordion */
.modules-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.module-card {
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.module-card.is-open {
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.module-card-header {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.module-card.is-open .module-card-header {
  background: #EBF4FF;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.module-card-body {
  padding: 16px 18px;
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #475569;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

/* FAQs Accordion */
.faqs-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-question {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #0F172A;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 16px 18px;
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #475569;
  border-top: 1px solid #EDF2F7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. LEAD DEMO BOOKING MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2000;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.modal-overlay.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: scale(0.95) translateY(10px);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.modal-overlay.is-visible .modal-card {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.modal-header {
  padding: 24px 28px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0756A6 0%, #04386C 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.modal-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin: 0;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 24px 28px;
}

.form-group-row {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-control-input,
.form-control-select,
.form-control-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10.5px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: #F8FAFC;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.form-control-input:focus,
.form-control-select:focus,
.form-control-textarea:focus {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.12);
}

.btn-modal-submit {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0756A6 0%, #044284 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.28);
}

.btn-modal-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.38);
}

.modal-alert-msg {
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: none;
}

.modal-alert-success {
  background: #DEF7EC;
  color: #03543F;
  border: 1px solid #BCF0DA;
}

.modal-alert-error {
  background: #FDE8E8;
  color: #9B1C1C;
  border: 1px solid #F8B4B4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (Tablets & Mobile)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .course-carousel-track .uplift-course-card {
    width: 360px;
    min-width: 360px;
    max-width: 360px;
  }

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

  .detail-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
    gap: 30px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .course-group-section {
    padding: 0 24px;
    margin-bottom: 44px;
  }

  .course-carousel-track .uplift-course-card {
    width: 320px;
    min-width: 320px;
    max-width: 320px;
  }

  .detail-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .detail-sticky-card {
    position: static;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 20px auto 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .course-group-section {
    padding: 0 16px;
    margin-bottom: 38px;
  }

  .course-group-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .group-main-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }

  .group-main-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

  .group-header-actions {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .course-carousel-track {
    gap: 16px;
  }

  /* Mobile: 1 complete card + peek of next card */
  .course-carousel-track .uplift-course-card {
    width: 82vw;
    min-width: 285px;
    max-width: 330px;
  }

  .courses-listing-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .courses-listing-hero:not(.page-sub-banner) {
    padding: 36px 0 40px;
  }

  .listing-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .detail-course-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .detail-meta-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .filter-bar-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .filter-search-box {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS SECTION & RESPONSIVE COMPONENT ARCHITECTURE
   ========================================================================== */

.announcements-master-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 56px 0 64px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.announcements-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

/* Header Row */
.announcements-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.announcements-header-left {
  max-width: 780px;
}

.announcement-header-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #EBF4FF;
  border: 1px solid #D0E3FF;
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.announcement-header-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.announcement-header-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.announcements-main-title {
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.announcements-main-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.announcements-header-right {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-announcements-view-all {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-blue);
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-announcements-view-all:hover {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Announcements List */
.announcements-list-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Individual Announcement Row */
.announcement-row {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.announcement-row:hover {
  border-color: rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.08);
}

.announcement-row.is-pinned {
  border-left: 4.5px solid var(--accent-yellow);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFFDF5 0%, #FFFFFF 18%);
}

/* Date Block */
.announcement-date-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EBF4FF 0%, #DBECFE 100%);
  border: 1px solid #C4DFFF;
  border-radius: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.announcement-date-block .date-day {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.announcement-date-block .date-month-year {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-blue-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Category Icon Outer Wrap */
.announcement-icon-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.announcement-row:hover .announcement-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.announcement-icon-wrap.theme-blue {
  background: #EBF4FF;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  border: 1px solid #D0E3FF;
}

.announcement-icon-wrap.theme-emerald {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  color: #059669;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
}

.announcement-icon-wrap.theme-amber {
  background: #FEF3C7;
  color: #D97706;
  border: 1px solid #FDE68A;
}

.announcement-icon-wrap.theme-rose {
  background: #FFF1F2;
  color: #E11D48;
  border: 1px solid #FECDD3;
}

.announcement-icon-wrap.theme-purple {
  background: #F3E8FF;
  color: #7C3AED;
  border: 1px solid #E9D5FF;
}

/* Content Column */
.announcement-content-col {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.announcement-badges-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}

.announcement-mobile-date {
  display: none;
}

.badge-announcement {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.badge-announcement.badge-pinned {
  background: #FEF3C7;
  color: #92400E;
  border: 1px solid #FDE68A;
}

.badge-announcement.badge-category {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #334155;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.badge-announcement.badge-status-pill.theme-blue {
  background: #EBF4FF;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  border: 1px solid #D0E3FF;
}

.badge-announcement.badge-status-pill.theme-emerald {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  color: #065F46;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
}

.badge-announcement.badge-status-pill.theme-amber {
  background: #FEF3C7;
  color: #92400E;
  border: 1px solid #FDE68A;
}

.badge-announcement.badge-status-pill.theme-rose {
  background: #FFF1F2;
  color: #9F1239;
  border: 1px solid #FECDD3;
}

.badge-announcement.badge-status-pill.theme-purple {
  background: #F3E8FF;
  color: #6B21A8;
  border: 1px solid #E9D5FF;
}

.announcement-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0 0 5px 0;
}

.announcement-title-btn,
.announcement-title-link {
  text-align: left;
  color: inherit;
  font: inherit;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.announcement-title-btn:hover,
.announcement-title-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.announcement-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}

/* Action Button Column */
.announcement-action-col {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-announcement-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-announcement-action:hover {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Empty State */
.announcements-empty-state {
  padding: 50px 30px;
  text-align: center;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px dashed #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 16px;
}

.empty-state-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #EBF4FF;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.empty-state-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.empty-state-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #64748B;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Public Announcement Detail Modal */
.announcement-public-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.announcement-public-modal.is-open {
  display: flex;
}

.announcement-modal-dialog {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 660px;
  animation: modalFadeIn 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes modalFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.96) translateY(8px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
  }
}

.announcement-modal-content {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.announcement-modal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.modal-header-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.announcement-modal-close {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #EEF2F6;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #475569;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.announcement-modal-close:hover {
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.announcement-modal-body {
  padding: 24px 28px;
  max-height: 65vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.modal-date-row {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  background: #EBF4FF;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.modal-announcement-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.modal-announcement-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.modal-announcement-full-content {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.68;
}

.modal-announcement-full-content h3,
.modal-announcement-full-content h4 {
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 16px 0 8px;
}

.modal-announcement-full-content ul,
.modal-announcement-full-content ol {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin: 10px 0;
}

.modal-announcement-full-content li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.announcement-modal-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.btn-announcement-contact {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-announcement-contact:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.modal-footer-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.announcement-spinner {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border: 3px solid rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.2);
  border-top-color: var(--primary-blue);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ANNOUNCEMENTS RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Tablet (768px to 1199px) */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .announcements-master-section {
    padding: 48px 0 56px;
  }

  .announcements-container {
    padding: 0 24px;
  }

  .announcements-main-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .announcement-row {
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }

  .announcement-date-block {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
  }

  .announcement-date-block .date-day {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .announcement-title {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
  }
}

/* Mobile (below 768px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .announcements-master-section {
    padding: 38px 0 46px;
  }

  .announcements-container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .announcements-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  .announcements-header-right {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .btn-announcements-view-all {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .announcements-main-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }

  .announcements-main-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  /* Vertical Card Layout */
  .announcement-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .announcement-row .announcement-date-block {
    display: none;
  }

  .announcement-row .announcement-icon-wrap {
    display: none;
  }

  .announcement-mobile-date {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    background: #EBF4FF;
    border: 1px solid #D0E3FF;
    padding: 3px 9px;
    border-radius: 6px;
  }

  .announcement-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.38;
  }

  .announcement-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .announcement-action-col {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }

  .btn-announcement-action {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px;
    min-height: 44px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  .announcement-modal-dialog {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 8px;
  }

  .announcement-modal-body {
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }

  .announcement-modal-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
  }

  .modal-footer-actions {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .modal-footer-actions .btn-admin {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* Small Mobile (below 375px) */
@media (max-width: 374px) {
  .announcements-container {
    padding: 0 12px;
  }

  .announcements-main-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .announcement-row {
    padding: 14px 12px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .badge-announcement {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 2px 7px;
  }

  .announcement-title {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }

  .announcement-desc {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LIFE AT UPLIFT IAS ACADEMY — 6-IMAGE EDITORIAL GALLERY SECTION
   Asymmetric Editorial Grid + Interactive Lightbox Viewer
   ========================================================================== */

.gallery-master-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 72px 0 84px;
}

.gallery-container {
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Gallery Header Row */
.gallery-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.gallery-header-left {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.gallery-eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-family, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--primary-blue, #0756A6);
  background: #EBF4FF;
  border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.gallery-eyebrow-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-blue, #0756A6);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.2);
}

.gallery-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.gallery-title-bar {
  width: 54px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0756A6 0%, #3B82F6 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.gallery-main-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-family, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin: 0;
}

.gallery-header-right {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-gallery-view-all {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-family, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-blue, #0756A6);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-blue, #0756A6);
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.08);
}

.btn-gallery-view-all:hover {
  background: var(--primary-blue, #0756A6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.24);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EDITORIAL ASYMMETRIC GRID (Desktop 1200px and above)
   - Total of 6 cards
   - Card 1 (Featured): Spans 7 columns, 2 rows (504px tall)
   - Cards 2 & 3: Span 5 columns, 1 row each (240px tall)
   - Cards 4, 5, 6: Span 4 columns each, bottom row (250px tall)
   ========================================================================== */

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 240px;
  gap: 24px;
}

/* Card 1: Prominent Featured Focal Point */
.gallery-card-pos-1.gallery-card-featured {
  grid-column: span 7;
  grid-row: span 2;
}

/* Cards 2 and 3: Stacked alongside Card 1 */
.gallery-card-pos-2 {
  grid-column: span 5;
  grid-row: span 1;
}

.gallery-card-pos-3 {
  grid-column: span 5;
  grid-row: span 1;
}

/* Cards 4, 5, 6: Foundation Bottom Row */
.gallery-card-pos-4 {
  grid-column: span 4;
  grid-row: span 1;
}

.gallery-card-pos-5 {
  grid-column: span 4;
  grid-row: span 1;
}

.gallery-card-pos-6 {
  grid-column: span 4;
  grid-row: span 1;
}

/* Gallery Card Anatomy */
.gallery-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  background-color: #0F172A;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.35s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.gallery-card:hover,
.gallery-card:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.45);
}

.gallery-card:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid #3B82F6;
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.gallery-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background Photography */
.gallery-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card-img,
.gallery-card:focus-visible .gallery-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Scrim Dark Gradient */
.gallery-card-scrim {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.38) 0%,
    rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12) 35%,
    rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card-scrim {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45) 0%,
    rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18) 30%,
    rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92) 100%
  );
}

/* Top Bar: Category, Featured Pill & Zoom Icon */
.gallery-card-top-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-card-category-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-family, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.68);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 4px 11px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.gallery-card-category-badge .category-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: #93C5FD;
}

.gallery-card-featured-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-family: var(--font-family, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #78350F;
  background: #FEF3C7;
  border: 1px solid #FCD34D;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  margin-left: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.gallery-card-zoom-trigger {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  color: var(--primary-blue, #0756A6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  margin-left: 6px;
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card-zoom-trigger {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: var(--primary-blue, #0756A6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Bottom Caption Overlay */
.gallery-card-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 18px 20px 16px;
  z-index: 2;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.32;
  margin: 0 0 5px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.gallery-card-featured .gallery-card-title {
  font-size: 1.38rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.gallery-card-description {
  font-family: var(--font-family, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.48;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.gallery-card-featured .gallery-card-description {
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.gallery-card-action-hint {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-family, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #93C5FD;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(4px);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card-action-hint,
.gallery-card:focus-visible .gallery-card-action-hint {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FULLSCREEN ACCESSIBLE LIGHTBOX MODAL
   ========================================================================== */

.gallery-lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              visibility 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gallery-lightbox.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.gallery-lightbox-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 15, 29, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-lightbox-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 24px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-lightbox-header,
.gallery-lightbox-stage,
.gallery-lightbox-footer {
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Top Navigation Bar */
.gallery-lightbox-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 4px 12px;
}

.lightbox-header-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.lightbox-counter-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-family, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.lightbox-category-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-family, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #93C5FD;
  background: rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.lightbox-btn-control {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.lightbox-btn-control:hover {
  background: #EF4444;
  border-color: #EF4444;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Main Image Stage & Nav Buttons */
.gallery-lightbox-stage {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 0;
  padding: 16px 0;
}

.lightbox-nav-btn {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 5;
  margin: 0 20px;
}

.lightbox-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-blue, #0756A6);
  border-color: var(--primary-blue, #0756A6);
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.6);
}

.gallery-lightbox-figure {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 86vw;
  max-height: 74vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  user-select: none;
}

.lightbox-loader {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 1;
}

.lightbox-spinner {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-top-color: #3B82F6;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
}

.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 74vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.98);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.lightbox-img.is-loaded {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Captions Footer */
.gallery-lightbox-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.lightbox-caption-text {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 260px;
}

.lightbox-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.lightbox-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-family, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.lightbox-hint-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.lightbox-kbd-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-family, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94A3B8;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.lightbox-kbd-badge kbd {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #F1F5F9;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Tablet (768px to 1199px) */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .gallery-master-section {
    padding: 56px 0 68px;
  }

  .gallery-container {
    padding: 0 24px;
  }

  .gallery-main-title {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
  }

  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: auto;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  /* Card 1 spans full width at top */
  .gallery-card-pos-1.gallery-card-featured {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 1;
    height: 360px;
  }

  .gallery-card-pos-2,
  .gallery-card-pos-3,
  .gallery-card-pos-4,
  .gallery-card-pos-5 {
    grid-column: span 1;
    grid-row: span 1;
    height: 270px;
  }

  /* Card 6 spans full width at bottom for clean visual balance */
  .gallery-card-pos-6 {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 1;
    height: 270px;
  }

  .lightbox-nav-btn {
    margin: 0 10px;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
  }
}

/* Mobile (below 768px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .gallery-master-section {
    padding: 44px 0 54px;
  }

  .gallery-container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .gallery-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .gallery-header-right {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .btn-gallery-view-all {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px;
  }

  .gallery-main-title {
    font-size: 1.62rem;
  }

  .gallery-main-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }

  /* Card 1 featured at top */
  .gallery-card-pos-1.gallery-card-featured {
    grid-column: span 2;
    height: 230px;
  }

  .gallery-card-pos-2,
  .gallery-card-pos-3,
  .gallery-card-pos-4,
  .gallery-card-pos-5 {
    grid-column: span 1;
    height: 175px;
  }

  .gallery-card-pos-6 {
    grid-column: span 2;
    height: 190px;
  }

  .gallery-card-caption {
    padding: 12px 14px 10px;
  }

  .gallery-card-title {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  .gallery-card-featured .gallery-card-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .gallery-card-description {
    display: none;
  }

  .gallery-card-featured .gallery-card-description {
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  /* Lightbox Mobile Adjustments */
  .gallery-lightbox-container {
    padding: 14px;
  }

  .gallery-lightbox-stage {
    padding: 8px 0;
  }

  .lightbox-nav-btn {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    margin: 0 6px;
  }

  .gallery-lightbox-footer {
    padding: 10px 14px;
  }

  .lightbox-title {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }

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

  .lightbox-hint-badges {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Small Mobile (below 480px) */
@media (max-width: 479px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .gallery-card-pos-1.gallery-card-featured,
  .gallery-card-pos-2,
  .gallery-card-pos-3,
  .gallery-card-pos-4,
  .gallery-card-pos-5,
  .gallery-card-pos-6 {
    grid-column: span 1;
    height: 220px;
  }

  .gallery-card-pos-1.gallery-card-featured {
    height: 250px;
  }

  .gallery-card-description {
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LIFE AT UPLIFT IAS ACADEMY — PREMIUM RESPONSIVE FACULTY SECTION
   Pixel-accurate implementation matching reference design
   ========================================================================== */

.faculty-master-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 55px 0 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faculty-nav-target {
  position: absolute;
  top: -85px;
  left: 0;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
}

/* Background Decorative Elements */
.faculty-deco-dots {
  position: absolute;
  top: 70px;
  left: 20px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.faculty-deco-wave {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px;
  left: -40px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.faculty-deco-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(253, 201, 30, 0.18) 0%, rgba(253, 201, 30, 0.04) 60%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.faculty-deco-sparks {
  position: absolute;
  top: 140px;
  right: 6%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.faculty-content-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Section Header */
.faculty-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 46px;
}

.faculty-eyebrow-wrapper {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.faculty-eyebrow-line {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 38px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
  border-radius: 99px;
}

.faculty-eyebrow-text {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.faculty-main-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.faculty-heading-highlight {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.faculty-description-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Filter Navigation Bar */
.faculty-filters-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.faculty-filters-scroll {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.faculty-filter-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background-color: #EEF5FC;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.12);
}

.faculty-filter-btn:hover {
  background-color: #E0EDFB;
  color: var(--primary-blue-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.faculty-filter-btn.is-active {
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.28);
}

.faculty-filter-btn.is-active:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-blue-dark);
}

.faculty-filter-btn svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FACULTY STAFF ID CARDS GRID (Reference Exact Match)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Cards Grid - 4 columns on large desktop */
.faculty-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Individual Faculty ID Card Container */
.faculty-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition: opacity 0.28s ease, transform 0.28s ease;
}

.faculty-card.is-hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

.faculty-id-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -4px rgba(4, 82, 165, 0.08), 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.faculty-id-card:hover,
.faculty-id-card:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px -6px rgba(4, 82, 165, 0.16), 0 12px 24px -6px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.1);
  border-color: #BFDBFE;
}

.faculty-id-card:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--primary-blue);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.faculty-id-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Ambient Vector Watermarks (Matching the ID Card design) */
.faculty-id-bg-curve-tr {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, #EBF4FF 0%, rgba(235, 244, 255, 0.45) 60%, transparent 75%);
  border-top-right-radius: 24px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.faculty-id-bg-curve-tl {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50px;
  left: -20px;
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(235, 244, 255, 0.65) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Top ID Lanyard Punch Slot */
.faculty-id-slot-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative;
}

.faculty-id-slot-hole {
  width: 46px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
}

/* Card Brand Header (Logo) */
.faculty-id-brand-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 20px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 48px;
}

.faculty-id-brand-logo {
  height: 46px;
  max-width: 170px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

/* Circular Portrait Frame with Royal-Blue Border Ring */
.faculty-id-photo-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative;
}

.faculty-id-photo-ring {
  width: 162px;
  height: 162px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 4.5px solid #0452A5;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(4, 82, 165, 0.14);
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faculty-id-portrait-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faculty-id-card:hover .faculty-id-portrait-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Faculty Name, Divider & Designation */
.faculty-id-body {
  padding: 0 16px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.faculty-id-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0A192F;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.25px;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
}

.faculty-id-gold-divider {
  width: 48px;
  height: 3.5px;
  background-color: #FFC928;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 10px auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faculty-id-designation {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.45;
  /* margin: 0 0 24px 0; */
  max-width: 250px;
  min-height: 42px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Bottom Curved Blue & Gold Wave Footer */
.faculty-id-footer {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: auto;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 23px;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 23px;
  line-height: 0;
}

.faculty-id-wave-svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 64px;
}

/* Empty State & No Results */
.faculty-empty-state,
.faculty-no-results {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 48px 24px;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px dashed #CBD5E1;
}

.faculty-no-results p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FACULTY PROFILE INTERACTIVE MODAL
   ========================================================================== */

.faculty-profile-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2100;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.faculty-profile-modal.is-open {
  display: flex;
}

.faculty-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  animation: facFadeIn 0.22s ease;
}

.faculty-modal-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 740px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
}

.faculty-modal-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.28);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  animation: facModalPop 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
}

.faculty-modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #F1F5F9;
  color: #475569;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 5;
}

.faculty-modal-close-btn:hover {
  background-color: #E2E8F0;
  color: #0F172A;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.faculty-modal-body {
  padding: 36px;
}

.faculty-modal-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
}

.faculty-modal-photo-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #F1F5F9;
  border: 2px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

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

.faculty-modal-badge {
  margin-top: 14px;
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background-color: #EEF5FC;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  border-radius: 99px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.1);
}

.faculty-modal-name {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.faculty-modal-designation {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.faculty-modal-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background-color: #E2E8F0;
  margin: 18px 0;
}

.faculty-modal-subheading {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.faculty-modal-bio {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.faculty-modal-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-faculty-modal-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-faculty-modal-cta:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-blue-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-faculty-modal-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background-color: #F1F5F9;
  color: var(--text-body);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-faculty-modal-secondary:hover {
  background-color: #E2E8F0;
  color: #0F172A;
}

@keyframes facFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes facModalPop {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.95) translateY(10px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FACULTY SECTION RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   Strictly following 1200px, 992-1199px, 768-991px, 480-767px, <480px
   ========================================================================== */

/* Laptop / Desktop (992px to 1199px) - 3 columns */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .faculty-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

/* Tablet (768px to 991px) - 2 columns */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .faculty-master-section {
    padding: 80px 0 75px;
  }

  .faculty-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
  }

  .faculty-id-photo-ring {
    width: 148px;
    height: 148px;
  }

  .faculty-deco-dots {
    top: 40px;
    left: 10px;
    transform: scale(0.85);
  }

  .faculty-deco-sparks {
    top: 100px;
    right: 3%;
    transform: scale(0.85);
  }
}

/* Mobile & Phablet (480px to 767px) - 2 columns */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .faculty-master-section {
    padding: 65px 0 60px;
  }

  .faculty-section-header {
    margin-bottom: 34px;
  }

  .faculty-eyebrow-line {
    width: 26px;
  }

  .faculty-description-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0 10px;
  }

  .faculty-filters-bar {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    margin-top: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .faculty-filters-scroll {
    overflow-x: auto;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 4px 4px 10px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
  }

  .faculty-filters-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .faculty-filter-btn {
    padding: 9px 18px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

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

  .faculty-id-card {
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .faculty-id-slot-wrapper {
    padding-top: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .faculty-id-brand-logo {
    height: 38px;
    max-width: 140px;
  }

  .faculty-id-photo-ring {
    width: 126px;
    height: 126px;
    border-width: 3.5px;
  }

  .faculty-id-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .faculty-id-designation {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    min-height: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .faculty-id-wave-svg {
    height: 52px;
  }

  .faculty-modal-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .faculty-modal-photo-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .faculty-modal-body {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .faculty-modal-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .btn-faculty-modal-cta,
  .btn-faculty-modal-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* Small Mobile (below 480px) - 1 column layout */
@media (max-width: 479px) {
  .faculty-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 22px;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .faculty-id-card {
    border-radius: 24px;
  }

  .faculty-id-slot-wrapper {
    padding-top: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .faculty-id-brand-logo {
    height: 44px;
    max-width: 160px;
  }

  .faculty-id-photo-ring {
    width: 154px;
    height: 154px;
    border-width: 4.5px;
  }

  .faculty-id-name {
    font-size: 1.22rem;
  }

  .faculty-id-designation {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    min-height: auto;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  .faculty-id-wave-svg {
    height: 60px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UPLIFT IAS ACADEMY — FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) SECTION
   Brand Palette: Deep Navy #0A192F | Primary Blue #0756A6 | Gold #FFC928
   ========================================================================== */

.faq-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 55px 0 65px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light, #E2E8F0);
  overflow: hidden;
  clear: both;
  scroll-margin-top: 90px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.faq-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Two-Column Responsive Layout Grid */
.faq-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 360px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: start;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Left Column: Sticky Information & Direct Contact Card */
.faq-left-col {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.faq-sticky-card {
  position: sticky;
  top: 96px;
  align-self: start;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

.faq-sticky-card::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-height: 680px) {
  .faq-sticky-card {
    position: static !important;
    max-height: none !important;
  }
}

.faq-eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--primary-blue-light, #EBF4FF);
  color: var(--primary-blue, #0756A6);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.15);
}

.faq-main-heading {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-navy, #0A192F);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.faq-supporting-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-body, #475569);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Help Box Card */
.faq-help-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.04);
}

.faq-help-icon-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #FEF3C7;
  color: #D97706;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.faq-help-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-navy, #0A192F);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.faq-help-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-body, #475569);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.faq-help-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.btn-faq-enquire {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--primary-blue, #0756A6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.25);
}

.btn-faq-enquire:hover {
  background: var(--primary-blue-dark, #044284);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.35);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.faq-phone-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-navy, #0A192F);
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-phone-link:hover {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border-color: #94A3B8;
  color: var(--primary-blue, #0756A6);
}

/* Right Column: Filter Pills, Search Bar & Accordion */
.faq-right-col {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Category Filter Tabs / Pills */
.faq-category-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.faq-cat-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  color: #334155;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  user-select: none;
}

.faq-cat-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-blue, #0756A6);
  color: var(--primary-blue, #0756A6);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.faq-cat-pill:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--primary-blue, #0756A6);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.faq-cat-count {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  padding: 0 6px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-cat-pill.is-active {
  background: var(--primary-blue, #0756A6);
  border-color: var(--primary-blue, #0756A6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.25);
}

.faq-cat-pill.is-active .faq-cat-count {
  background: var(--accent-yellow, #FFC928);
  color: var(--text-navy, #0A192F);
}

/* Search Bar */
.faq-search-box {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.faq-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #94A3B8;
  pointer-events: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.faq-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  height: 50px;
  padding: 0 48px 0 50px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-navy, #0A192F);
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.faq-search-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary-blue, #0756A6);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.12);
}

.faq-search-input::placeholder {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.faq-search-clear-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border: none;
  color: #64748B;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-search-clear-btn:hover {
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: var(--text-navy, #0A192F);
}

/* Accordion Container & Items */
.faq-accordion-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.faq-item:hover:not(.is-open) {
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

/* Accordion Header Button */
.faq-item-header {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 16px;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item-header:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--primary-blue, #0756A6);
  outline-offset: -2px;
}

.faq-q-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 10px;
  flex: 1;
}

.faq-q-num {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-blue, #0756A6);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-q-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-navy, #0A192F);
  line-height: 1.45;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-chevron {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #64748B;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

/* OPEN ACCORDION STATE (Matching Uplift Reference Image) */
.faq-item.is-open {
  border-color: #0A192F;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.12);
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-item-header {
  background-color: #0A192F; /* Deep Royal Navy Header */
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-q-num {
  color: var(--accent-yellow, #FFC928); /* Gold Accent Number */
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-q-title {
  color: #FFFFFF; /* High contrast white text */
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Accordion Body & Answer Typography */
.faq-item-body {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Explicit collapse rule: closed FAQ items are strictly hidden to prevent overlap */
.faq-item:not(.is-open) .faq-item-body,
.faq-item-body[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-item-body {
  display: block !important;
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 24px 28px;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.faq-answer-inner p {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.faq-answer-inner p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.faq-answer-inner ul,
.faq-answer-inner ol {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin: 12px 0;
}

.faq-answer-inner li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Empty State / No Results */
.faq-empty-state,
.faq-no-results {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px dashed #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 48px 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.faq-empty-icon,
.faq-no-results-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.faq-empty-title,
.faq-no-results-title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-navy, #0A192F);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.faq-empty-desc,
.faq-no-results-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-body, #475569);
  max-width: 460px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.btn-faq-reset-search {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--primary-blue, #0756A6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-faq-reset-search:hover {
  background: var(--primary-blue-dark, #044284);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN BREAKPOINTS
   1200px+, 768px - 1199px (Tablet), 480px - 767px (Mobile), <480px (Small Mobile)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Tablet (768px to 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .faq-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .faq-sticky-card {
    position: static;
  }

  .faq-left-col {
    max-width: 680px;
  }

  .faq-help-box {
    display: none; /* Clean presentation on tablet/mobile */
  }
}

/* Mobile (480px to 767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .faq-section {
    padding: 60px 0 70px 0;
  }

  .faq-container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .faq-main-heading {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .faq-supporting-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .faq-item-header {
    padding: 16px 18px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .faq-q-title {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }

  .faq-q-num {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }

  .faq-chevron {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
  }

  .faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 18px 20px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
}

/* Small Mobile (below 480px) */
@media (max-width: 479px) {
  .faq-section {
    padding: 48px 0 56px 0;
  }

  .faq-container {
    padding: 0 12px;
  }

  .faq-main-heading {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .faq-category-nav {
    overflow-x: auto;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
  }

  .faq-cat-pill {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 7px 13px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .faq-search-input {
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 0 40px 0 42px;
  }

  .faq-search-icon {
    left: 14px;
  }

  .faq-item-header {
    padding: 14px 14px;
  }

  .faq-q-text {
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .faq-q-title {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  .faq-q-num {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  .faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 16px 16px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UPLIFT IAS ACADEMY — STUDENT REVIEWS & 4 VIDEO REELS SECTION
   Palette: Uplift Royal Blue #0452A5 | Gold #FFC928 | Deep Navy #0A192F
   ========================================================================== */

.student-reviews-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 55px 0 60px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light, #E2E8F0);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.reviews-header-container {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px auto;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.reviews-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0452A5;
  letter-spacing: 1.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.reviews-heading {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0A192F;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 14px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-family, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
}

.reviews-description {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
}

/* Google Overall Rating Summary Bar (Matches Screenshot) */
.google-rating-summary-bar {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.04);
}

.google-logo-svg {
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.review-stars-row {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
}

.review-star-svg {
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.google-rating-score {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #0A192F;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.google-reviews-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: #0452A5;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(4, 82, 165, 0.25);
}

.google-reviews-pill:hover {
  background-color: #033c7a;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INFINITE HORIZONTAL MARQUEE SCROLL (Seamless Gapless Loop)
   ========================================================================== */

.reviews-marquee-viewport {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 16px 0 24px 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 6%, black 94%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 6%, black 94%, transparent);
}

.reviews-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  gap: 24px;
  animation: reviewMarquee 42s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.reviews-marquee-track:hover,
.reviews-marquee-track:focus-within {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes reviewMarquee {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
  }
}

.reviews-cards-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Review Card Design (Exact Match to User's Uploaded Screenshot) */
.review-card {
  width: 375px;
  min-height: 250px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 26px 24px 22px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.review-card:hover,
.review-card:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(4, 82, 165, 0.12);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.review-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.review-source-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.review-source-text {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
}

.review-quote-body {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin: 0 0 22px 0;
  padding: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Profile Row with Automatic First-Letter Avatar */
.review-profile-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.review-avatar-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Automatic First-Letter Avatar Circle */
.review-avatar-initial {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0452A5 0%, #033c7a 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(4, 82, 165, 0.22);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  user-select: none;
}

.review-avatar-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: block;
}

.review-profile-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
}

.review-author-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0A192F;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.review-google-indicator {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.review-author-role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.reviews-scroll-hint {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.reviews-empty-state {
  padding: 40px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  color: #64748B;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUBSECTION: 4 VIDEO REELS DIRECTLY BELOW REVIEWS
   "ithe section la keela enaku same apdiyee reels oru 4 reels odanum da machan"
   ========================================================================== */

.reels-subsection {
  margin-top: 64px;
  padding-top: 56px;
  border-top: 1px dashed #CBD5E1;
  position: relative;
}

.reels-header-container {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px auto;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.reels-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0452A5;
  letter-spacing: 1.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.reels-heading {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0A192F;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-family, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
}

.reels-description {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.reels-grid-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  /* padding: 0 20px; */
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

/* 9:16 Vertical Reel Card */
.reel-card {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;
  min-height: 440px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0A192F;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.12);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  outline: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.reel-card:hover,
.reel-card:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(4, 82, 165, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.4);
}

.reel-video-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.reel-video-element {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Top Bar over Video */
.reel-top-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.reel-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.reel-svg-icon {
  color: #FFC928;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.reel-views-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Center Floating Play / Pause Indicator */
.reel-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(4, 82, 165, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.reel-card:hover .reel-play-btn,
.reel-card.is-paused .reel-play-btn {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Audio Unmute / Mute Button in Card */
.reel-audio-toggle {
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  bottom: 84px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 5;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.reel-audio-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(4, 82, 165, 0.95);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.reel-audio-toggle.is-unmuted {
  background: #0452A5;
  border-color: #FFC928;
}

/* Bottom Overlay with Candidate & Title Info */
.reel-bottom-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 44px 16px 16px 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.96) 0%, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.65) 65%, transparent 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.reel-title {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 5px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-family, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.reel-candidate {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFC928;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REEL VIDEO LIGHTBOX / FULLSCREEN MODAL
   ========================================================================== */

.reel-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.reel-modal-backdrop.is-open {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}

.reel-modal-dialog {
  background: #0A192F;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 780px;
  display: flex;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  position: relative;
  animation: reelModalPop 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes reelModalPop {
  0% { transform: scale(0.94) translateY(12px); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

.reel-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 16px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.reel-modal-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.reel-modal-player-wrap {
  width: 360px;
  aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;
  background: #000000;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.reel-modal-video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.reel-modal-info-panel {
  padding: 36px 30px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  flex: 1;
}

.reel-modal-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(4, 82, 165, 0.25);
  color: #93C5FD;
  border: 1px solid rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.3);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.reel-modal-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.reel-modal-candidate {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFC928;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.reel-modal-caption {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 28px 0;
}

.reel-modal-actions {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.btn-reel-enquire {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: #FFC928;
  color: #0A192F;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-reel-enquire:hover {
  background-color: #f5ba14;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #0A192F;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS: REVIEWS & REELS
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .reels-grid-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    max-width: 680px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .student-reviews-section {
    padding: 72px 0 76px 0;
  }

  .reviews-heading {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .reviews-description {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .review-card {
    width: 320px;
    padding: 22px 18px 18px 18px;
  }

  .reels-heading {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

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

  .reel-card {
    min-height: 380px;
  }

  .reel-modal-dialog {
    flex-direction: column;
    max-width: 360px;
  }

  .reel-modal-player-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 380px;
  }

  .reel-modal-info-panel {
    padding: 22px 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .reviews-heading {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }

  .review-card {
    width: 290px;
  }

  .google-rating-summary-bar {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .google-rating-score {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .google-reviews-pill {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
  }

  .reels-grid-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 320px;
  }

  .reel-card {
    min-height: 440px;
  }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   UPLIFT IAS ACADEMY — PREMIUM BLOGS SECTION & DETAIL STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- HOMEPAGE LATEST BLOGS SECTION --- */
.latest-blogs-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 55px 0 60px 0;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid #EBF1F8;
}

.latest-blogs-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.section-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  gap: 20px;
}

.section-header-left {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.eyebrow-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: rgba(4, 82, 165, 0.08);
  color: #0452A5;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blogs-section-heading {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0A192F;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}

.blogs-section-description {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.btn-blogs-view-all {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background-color: #F0F6FC;
  color: #0452A5;
  border: 1.5px solid #D0E1F3;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(4, 82, 165, 0.04);
}

.btn-blogs-view-all:hover {
  background-color: #0452A5;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #0452A5;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(4, 82, 165, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --- BLOGS GRID (HOMEPAGE & LISTING) --- */
.blogs-grid-homepage,
.blogs-grid-listing {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.blog-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.04);
  position: relative;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(4, 82, 165, 0.12);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.blog-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 155px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F0F6FC 0%, #E2EDF8 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: block;
}

.blog-card-media-link {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.blog-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center bottom;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
  display: block;
}

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

.blog-card-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.blog-card-content {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-card-meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A192F;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-card-title a:hover {
  color: #0452A5;
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.blog-card-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.blog-read-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0452A5;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-read-link:hover {
  color: #033C7B;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* --- DEDICATED BLOGS LISTING PAGE --- */
.blogs-page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A192F 0%, #0452A5 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 60px 0 65px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blogs-page-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.12), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blogs-page-hero-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.blogs-page-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.18);
  color: #FFC928;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 5px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.3);
}

.blogs-page-title {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 14px 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.blogs-page-desc {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* TOOLBAR & FILTERS */
.blogs-listing-section {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 0 0 90px 0;
}

.blogs-toolbar-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.06);
  padding: 22px 26px;
  margin-top: -34px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.blogs-search-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blogs-search-box {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 260px;
  position: relative;
}

.blogs-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 14px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blogs-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  height: 48px;
  padding: 0 42px 0 48px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  color: #0A192F;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.blogs-search-input:focus {
  border-color: #0452A5;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(4, 82, 165, 0.12);
}

.blogs-search-clear {
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  top: 12px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.blogs-search-clear:hover {
  color: #0A192F;
}

.blogs-sort-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.blogs-sort-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748B;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.blogs-sort-select {
  height: 48px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0A192F;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.blogs-sort-select:focus {
  border-color: #0452A5;
}

.blogs-categories-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
}

.blogs-categories-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 4px;
}

.blogs-categories-bar::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.blog-cat-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #475569;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.blog-cat-pill:hover {
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: #0A192F;
}

.blog-cat-pill.is-active {
  background: #0452A5;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #0452A5;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(4, 82, 165, 0.25);
}

.cat-pill-count {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 6px;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.blog-cat-pill.is-active .cat-pill-count {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.blogs-active-filters-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  background: #EEF4FA;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #334155;
}

.blogs-reset-filter-link {
  color: #DC2626;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.blogs-reset-filter-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.blogs-empty-state {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 60px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 30px auto 0 auto;
}

.blogs-empty-state h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A192F;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.blogs-empty-state p {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

/* PAGINATION */
.blogs-pagination {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.pagination-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0452A5;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.pagination-link:hover {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border-color: #0452A5;
}

.pagination-numbers {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.pagination-num {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #334155;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.pagination-num:hover {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border-color: #0452A5;
  color: #0452A5;
}

.pagination-num.is-active {
  background: #0452A5;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #0452A5;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(4, 82, 165, 0.2);
}

/* --- BLOG DETAIL PAGE STYLES --- */
.blog-breadcrumb-section {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.blog-breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748B;
}

.blog-breadcrumbs a {
  color: #0452A5;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: #033C7B;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.blog-breadcrumbs .separator {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.blog-breadcrumbs .current {
  color: #0A192F;
  font-weight: 600;
  max-width: 420px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.blog-detail-article {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 50px 0 80px 0;
}

.blog-detail-container {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.blog-detail-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.blog-detail-category-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-detail-category-wrapper .blog-card-category-badge {
  position: static;
  display: inline-block;
}

.blog-preview-badge {
  background: #FEF3C7;
  color: #D97706;
  border: 1px solid #FCD34D;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.blog-detail-title {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0A192F;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0;
}

.blog-detail-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 22px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #64748B;
}

.blog-detail-meta-row .meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.blog-detail-featured-frame {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 480px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08);
  background: #F1F5F9;
}

.blog-detail-featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.blog-detail-lead-excerpt {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #334155;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  background: #F0F6FC;
  border-left: 4px solid #0452A5;
  border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
}

.blog-detail-rich-body {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.82;
  color: #1E293B;
}

.blog-detail-rich-body h2 {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0A192F;
  margin: 40px 0 16px 0;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #EBF1F8;
}

.blog-detail-rich-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.38rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A192F;
  margin: 30px 0 14px 0;
}

.blog-detail-rich-body p {
  margin: 0 0 22px 0;
}

.blog-detail-rich-body ul,
.blog-detail-rich-body ol {
  margin: 0 0 26px 26px;
  padding: 0;
}

.blog-detail-rich-body li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.blog-detail-rich-body blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid #FFC928;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  background: #FFFBEB;
  margin: 28px 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #78350F;
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
}

.blog-detail-footer-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding-top: 26px;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.blog-detail-tags {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.blog-detail-tags .tags-label,
.blog-detail-share .share-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748B;
}

.blog-tag-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #0452A5;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-tag-pill:hover {
  background: #0452A5;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.blog-detail-share {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.share-icon-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #475569;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.share-icon-btn:hover {
  background: #0452A5;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.blog-academy-cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A192F 0%, #0452A5 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 38px 34px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-top: 50px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(4, 82, 165, 0.22);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-box-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.2);
  color: #FFC928;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-academy-cta-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}

.blog-academy-cta-box p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
}

.cta-box-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-related-section {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 70px 0 80px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

/* --- RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blogs-grid-homepage,
  .blogs-grid-listing {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .blogs-section-heading {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .blogs-page-title {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
  }

  .blog-detail-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .btn-blogs-view-all {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .blogs-grid-homepage,
  .blogs-grid-listing {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 22px;
  }

  .blogs-section-heading {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .blogs-page-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .blog-detail-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }

  .blog-detail-featured-frame {
    max-height: 280px;
  }

  .blog-detail-lead-excerpt {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }

  .blog-detail-footer-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .blogs-toolbar-card {
    padding: 18px;
    margin-top: -24px;
  }

  .blogs-search-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .blogs-sort-box {
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .latest-blogs-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .blog-card-media {
    height: 140px;
  }

  .blog-card-content {
    padding: 18px;
  }

  .blog-detail-meta-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .cta-box-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .cta-box-actions .btn-primary-header,
  .cta-box-actions .btn-blogs-view-all {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


/* --- BLOG CARD BODY, HEADER & BADGE SPECIFICS --- */
.blogs-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.blogs-section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  gap: 24px;
}

.blogs-header-text {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.blogs-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: rgba(4, 82, 165, 0.08);
  color: #0452A5;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blogs-heading {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0A192F;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}

.blogs-description {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.blog-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 4px 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(4, 82, 165, 0.35);
  background: #0452A5;
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: 18px 20px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-meta-date,
.blog-meta-time {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.blog-meta-dot {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.btn-blog-read {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0452A5;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-blog-read:hover {
  color: #033C7B;
  gap: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blogs-section-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .blogs-header-actions {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .blogs-header-actions .btn-blogs-view-all {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   UPLIFT IAS ACADEMY — PREMIUM CALL TO ACTION (CTA) SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.uplift-premium-cta-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 85px 0 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #EBF1F8;
}

.cta-bg-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 120px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background-image: url('../images/cta-emblem-watermark.png');
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: contain;
  opacity: 0.14;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-main-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.cta-content-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

/* LEFT COLUMN */
.cta-content-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.cta-eyebrow-wrapper {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cta-eyebrow-icon {
  color: #FFC928;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.cta-eyebrow-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1456A0;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cta-eyebrow-dot {
  color: #1456A0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.cta-main-heading {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B1B36;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.cta-main-heading .highlight-blue {
  color: #1456A0;
}

.cta-supporting-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0 0 28px 0;
  max-width: 620px;
}

/* 4 ACADEMIC FEATURE CARDS */
.cta-feature-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.cta-feature-mini-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 10px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(20, 86, 160, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease;
}

.cta-feature-mini-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(20, 86, 160, 0.08);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.cta-feature-icon-box {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #EBF3FA;
  color: #1456A0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cta-feature-title {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0B1B36;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.cta-feature-desc {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ACTION BUTTONS ROW */
.cta-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.btn-cta-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: #FFC928;
  color: #0B1B36;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.38);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.btn-cta-gold:hover {
  background-color: #FFB800;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.52);
}

.btn-cta-gold .btn-cta-arrow {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-cta-gold:hover .btn-cta-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-cta-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: #1456A0;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 2px solid #1456A0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.btn-cta-outline:hover {
  background-color: #F0F6FC;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #0C417A;
}

.btn-cta-phone {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: #1456A0;
  padding: 13px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-cta-phone:hover {
  border-color: #1456A0;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* TRUST MESSAGE & INFO BAR */
.cta-trust-info-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-top: 6px;
}

.cta-trust-tagline {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #1456A0;
}

.cta-trust-details {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748B;
}

.cta-trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.cta-trust-divider {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

/* VIEWPORT BLEEDING VISUAL (OFFICER'S HAND & GOLD-NIB PEN SIGNATURE) */
.cta-viewport-hand-visual {
  position: absolute;
  right: -25px;
  top: 15px;
  width: 46vw;
  max-width: 660px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.cta-signature-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  right: 40px;
  top: 45%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 480px;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20, 86, 160, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.10) 45%, transparent 72%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-appointment-seal-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 25px;
  left: 20px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(20, 86, 160, 0.12);
  z-index: 5;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.cta-appointment-seal-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(20, 86, 160, 0.18);
}

.cta-appointment-seal-badge .seal-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cta-appointment-seal-badge .seal-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cta-appointment-seal-badge .seal-text strong {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #0B1B36;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.cta-appointment-seal-badge .seal-text small {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #1456A0;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.cta-hand-img-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta-hand-signature-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 660px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(-8px 16px 32px rgba(11, 27, 54, 0.16));
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.cta-hand-signature-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02) translate3d(-6px, -2px, 0);
}

.cta-visual-spacer {
  display: block;
  min-height: 360px;
}

/* BOTTOM CURVED WAVE FOOTER: 4 STATS */
.cta-bottom-wave-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1B36 0%, #1456A0 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 34px 0 36px 0;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 24px;
  border-radius: 36px 36px 0 0;
  box-shadow: 0 -10px 30px rgba(11, 27, 54, 0.08);
}

.cta-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
  justify-content: center;
}

.cta-stat-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cta-stat-number {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.cta-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.cta-stat-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

/* RESPONSIVE QUERIES */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .uplift-premium-cta-section {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .cta-main-container {
    order: 1;
  }

  .cta-viewport-hand-visual {
    order: 2;
    position: relative;
    right: auto;
    top: auto;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 10px auto 20px auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .cta-appointment-seal-badge {
    position: static;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    align-self: center;
  }

  .cta-signature-ambient-glow {
    left: 50%;
    right: auto;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 360px;
    height: 300px;
  }

  .cta-hand-img-box {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .cta-hand-signature-img {
    max-width: 500px;
  }

  .cta-visual-spacer {
    display: none;
  }

  .cta-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

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

  .cta-bottom-wave-bar {
    order: 3;
  }

  .cta-stats-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .cta-stat-sep {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .uplift-premium-cta-section {
    padding: 50px 0 0 0;
  }

  .cta-main-heading {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
  }

  .cta-viewport-hand-visual {
    max-width: 440px;
  }

  .cta-hand-signature-img {
    max-width: 420px;
  }

  .cta-actions-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .btn-cta-gold,
  .btn-cta-outline,
  .btn-cta-phone {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .cta-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .cta-stat-number {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cta-main-heading {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }

  .cta-viewport-hand-visual {
    max-width: 320px;
  }

  .cta-hand-signature-img {
    max-width: 310px;
  }

  .cta-feature-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .cta-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .cta-stat-item {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   UPLIFT IAS ACADEMY — REFINED PREMIUM FOOTER & SEO TEXT DIRECTORY
   Brand Colors: Royal Blue (#1456A0), Deep Navy (#0B1B36), Golden Yellow (#FFC928)
   ========================================================================== */

.uplift-site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0B1B36 0%, #071224 100%);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-family: inherit;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.footer-gold-bar {
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFC928 0%, #FFB800 50%, #1456A0 100%);
  width: 100%;
}

.footer-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PART 1: MAIN 4-COLUMN FOOTER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer-main-section {
  padding: 60px 0 45px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-grid-four-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr 1.15fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 40px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* COLUMN 1: IDENTITY */
.footer-brand-logo {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-brand-logo:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 46px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-academy-bio {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0;
}

.footer-academy-bio strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-identity-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.footer-badge-pill {
  background: rgba(20, 86, 160, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
  color: #93C5FD;
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 11px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

/* CONTACT LIST */
.footer-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-contact-item .contact-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.12);
  color: #FFC928;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.2);
}

.footer-contact-item .contact-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-contact-item .contact-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.footer-contact-item .contact-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-contact-item .contact-link:hover {
  color: #FFC928;
}

.footer-contact-item .contact-text {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* SOCIAL MEDIA */
.footer-social-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-social-wrapper .social-title {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.social-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

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

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

.social-btn.instagram:hover {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285AEB 90%);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.social-btn.telegram:hover {
  background: #24A1DE;
  border-color: #24A1DE;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

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

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

/* COLUMNS 2, 3, 4: HEADINGS & LINKS */
.footer-col-heading {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 9px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.footer-col-heading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 26px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: #FFC928;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-sub-group {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-sub-group-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #FFC928;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  font-family: inherit;
  text-align: left;
}

.footer-link::before {
  content: '›';
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.45);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-link:hover::before {
  color: #FFC928;
}

/* DEMO CALLOUT IN SUPPORT COLUMN */
.footer-demo-callout {
  margin-top: 20px;
  background: rgba(20, 86, 160, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 86, 160, 0.35);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 15px;
}

.demo-callout-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.demo-callout-header strong {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.demo-callout-header .demo-star {
  color: #FFC928;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.demo-callout-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.48;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}

.btn-footer-demo {
  width: 100%;
  background: #FFC928;
  color: #0B1B36;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
  font-family: inherit;
  display: inline-block;
  text-align: center;
}

.btn-footer-demo:hover {
  background: #FFB800;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.35);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PART 2: STATIC CATEGORY-BASED COURSE DIRECTORY (6 Balanced Groups)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer-seo-topics-section {
  padding: 42px 0 38px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-section-header-compact {
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.footer-directory-heading {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 5px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.footer-directory-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 36px 36px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.footer-category-col {
  min-width: 0;
}

.footer-category-title {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #FFC928;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  padding-bottom: 7px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.3);
}

.footer-category-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-text-link {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.18s ease;
  line-height: 1.45;
  word-break: break-word;
  display: block;
}

.footer-text-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding-left: 3px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PART 3: EDUCATIONAL CONTENT OVERVIEW
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer-seo-articles-section {
  padding: 38px 0 34px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.footer-seo-articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.footer-article-item {
  min-width: 0;
}

.article-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #F1F5F9;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.article-text {
  font-size: 0.79rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PART 5: FINAL BRANDING & COPYRIGHT SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer-bottom-bar {
  padding: 22px 0 28px 0;
}

.footer-bottom-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.footer-bottom-left .copyright-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-bottom-left .copyright-text strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-bottom-left .motto-divider {
  margin: 0 4px;
  color: #FFC928;
}

.footer-bottom-left .brand-motto {
  color: #FFC928;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-bottom-center {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}

.trust-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-legal-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.legal-link {
  color: #64748B;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.legal-link:hover {
  color: #FFC928;
}

.legal-sep {
  color: #334155;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (Zero Overflow Guarantee)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid-four-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .footer-categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .footer-seo-articles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .footer-bottom-flex {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .footer-legal-links {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-main-section {
    padding: 44px 0 32px 0;
  }

  .footer-grid-four-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .footer-categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .footer-seo-articles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .footer-bottom-center {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .trust-pill {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .footer-categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 22px;
  }

  .footer-identity-badges {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .footer-directory-heading {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE — PREMIUM EDITORIAL STYLING
   Brand Colors:
     Royal Blue: #1456A0 / #0756A6
     Deep Navy:  #0B1B36 / #0A192F
     Golden Yellow: #FFC928
     Neutral Lights: #F8FAFC, #F1F5F9, #EFF6FF
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   UNIVERSAL INNER PAGE SUB-BANNER SYSTEM
   Artwork: Indian Civil Services Architectural Banner (Parliament / Flag / Ashoka Emblem / Books)
   Asset: assets/images/banners/sub-banner-bg.jpg (1024x238)
   Left: Clean, high-contrast zone for Breadcrumb, Eyebrow badge, Title, Subtitle
   Right: Undistorted Government Architecture, Ashoka Emblem, Tricolour Flag, Books
   ========================================================================== */
.page-sub-banner,
.about-hero-section,
.contact-hero-section,
.courses-hero-section,
.blogs-page-hero,
.courses-listing-hero,
.gallery-page-hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 248px;
  padding: 32px 0;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(90deg, #F8FAFC 0%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.98) 42%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.75) 58%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.15) 78%, transparent 92%),
    url('../images/banners/sub-banner-bg.jpg?v=20261026_9');
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right center;
  background-size: auto 100%;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center; box-sizing: border-box; }

/* When the dedicated HTML .sub-banner-bg-layer is present, disable the parent's fallback background image */
.page-sub-banner:has(.sub-banner-bg-layer),
.about-hero-section:has(.sub-banner-bg-layer),
.contact-hero-section:has(.sub-banner-bg-layer),
.blogs-page-hero.page-sub-banner:has(.sub-banner-bg-layer),
.courses-listing-hero.page-sub-banner:has(.sub-banner-bg-layer),
.gallery-page-hero.page-sub-banner:has(.sub-banner-bg-layer) {
  background-image: none;
}

/* Background Artwork Layer */
.sub-banner-bg-layer {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sub-banner-artwork-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: stretch;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sub-banner-artwork-img {
  height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  max-width: none;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: right center;
  display: block;
}

.sub-banner-gradient-mask {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #F8FAFC 36%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.95) 48%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.60) 65%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.08) 82%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blogs-page-hero.page-sub-banner::after,
.courses-listing-hero.page-sub-banner::before,
.courses-listing-hero::before,
.courses-listing-hero::after,
.blogs-page-hero::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.courses-listing-hero.page-sub-banner .listing-hero-title {
  color: #0A192F !important;
}

.courses-listing-hero.page-sub-banner .listing-hero-desc {
  color: #475569 !important;
}

.sub-banner-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.sub-banner-content {
  max-width: 720px;
  text-align: left;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Premium Breadcrumbs Bar */
.sub-banner-breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.sub-banner-breadcrumbs-list {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 86, 160, 0.16);
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 27, 54, 0.04);
}

.sub-banner-breadcrumb-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.sub-banner-breadcrumb-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1456A0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.sub-banner-breadcrumb-link:hover {
  color: #0B1B36;
}

.sub-banner-breadcrumb-link svg {
  color: #1456A0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sub-banner-breadcrumb-sep {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.sub-banner-breadcrumb-current {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B1B36;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* Sub-Banner Eyebrow Pill */
.sub-banner-eyebrow-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.sub-banner-eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.08);
  color: #0756A6;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 86, 166, 0.2);
}

/* Sub-Banner Title */
.sub-banner-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0B1B36;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.sub-banner-title .text-blue-accent {
  color: #1456A0;
}

/* Sub-Banner Subtitle */
.sub-banner-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 650px;
}

.sub-banner-extra {
  margin-top: 18px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SHARED EDITORIAL TWO-COLUMN LAYOUT SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section-editorial {
  position: relative;
  padding: 44px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-editorial-grid.is-reversed {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

/* Eyebrows & Headings */
.about-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-eyebrow.eyebrow-blue {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #1456A0;
  border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
}

.about-eyebrow.eyebrow-gold {
  background: #FEF3C7;
  color: #92400E;
  border: 1px solid #FDE68A;
}

.about-eyebrow.eyebrow-navy {
  background: #0B1B36;
  color: #FFC928;
  border: 1px solid #1E3A8A;
}

.about-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0B1B36;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-lead-text {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-body-text {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Feature Check Pills Grid */
.about-features-checklist {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 24px 0 28px 0;
}

.about-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.about-check-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #BFDBFE;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.about-check-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #1456A0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.about-check-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Dual Actions */
.about-actions-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.btn-about-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  background: #1456A0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(20, 86, 160, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-about-primary:hover {
  background: #0B1B36;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(11, 27, 54, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-about-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #1456A0;
  border: 1.5px solid #1456A0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-about-secondary:hover {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  border-color: #0B1B36;
  color: #0B1B36;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MEDIA VISUAL CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.about-media-card {
  position: relative;
}

.about-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(11, 27, 54, 0.12);
  border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
  background: #F1F5F9;
}

.about-image-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.about-media-card:hover .about-image-frame img {
  transform: scale(1.025);
}

.about-illustration-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(11, 27, 54, 0.10);
  border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, #FFFFFF 40%, #EFF6FF 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 28px 24px 36px 24px;
  min-height: 480px;
}

.about-illustration-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 400px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 28px rgba(11, 27, 54, 0.12));
}

.about-media-card:hover .about-illustration-frame img {
  transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VISION & MISSION BALANCED SHOWCASE SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.vision-showcase-card,
.mission-showcase-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 26px;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -8px rgba(11, 27, 54, 0.08);
  padding: 32px 28px 26px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

.vision-showcase-card {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 32%, rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.16) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) 65%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border-color: #FDE68A;
}

.mission-showcase-card {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 32%, rgba(20, 86, 160, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) 65%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border-color: #BFDBFE;
}

.vision-showcase-card:hover,
.mission-showcase-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -10px rgba(11, 27, 54, 0.14);
}

.showcase-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  width: 100%;
}

.showcase-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #FEF3C7;
  color: #92400E;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid #FDE68A;
}

.showcase-badge.badge-blue {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #1456A0;
  border-color: #BFDBFE;
}

.showcase-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B1B36;
}

.vision-crown-wrap,
.mission-target-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 12px 14px 12px;
  min-height: 270px;
}

.crown-glow-effect {
  position: absolute;
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.40) 0%, rgba(255, 201, 40, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.target-glow-effect {
  position: absolute;
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20, 86, 160, 0.28) 0%, rgba(20, 86, 160, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vision-crown-img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  max-height: 290px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 16px 26px rgba(180, 130, 10, 0.28));
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.vision-showcase-card:hover .vision-crown-img {
  transform: scale(1.06) translateY(-5px);
}

.mission-target-img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
  max-height: 290px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 16px 26px rgba(20, 86, 160, 0.25));
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.mission-showcase-card:hover .mission-target-img {
  transform: scale(1.06) translateY(-5px);
}

.showcase-values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px dashed #E2E8F0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.showcase-value-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.showcase-value-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.showcase-value-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #FEF3C7;
  color: #92400E;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.showcase-value-icon.icon-blue {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #1456A0;
}

.showcase-value-title {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B1B36;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.showcase-value-text {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Seamless Direct Placement (No Card, No Border, No Frame Background) */
.about-direct-illustration {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.about-seamless-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  max-height: 440px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 36px rgba(11, 27, 54, 0.14));
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.about-direct-illustration:hover .about-seamless-img {
  transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-6px);
}

/* Floating Glass Badges */
.about-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1.5px solid #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 27, 54, 0.14);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.about-floating-badge.badge-bottom-left {
  bottom: -22px;
  left: 20px;
}

.about-floating-badge.badge-bottom-right {
  bottom: -22px;
  right: 20px;
}

.about-floating-badge.badge-top-right {
  top: 24px;
  right: -16px;
}

.about-badge-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #1456A0;
  color: #FFC928;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-badge-icon-wrap.theme-gold {
  background: #FFC928;
  color: #0B1B36;
}

.about-badge-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-badge-label {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #64748B;
}

.about-badge-title {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B1B36;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. SECTION: ABOUT OUR ACADEMY
   ========================================================================== */
.about-academy-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. SECTION: OUR VISION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-vision-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F0F6FF 0%, #FAFCFF 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.vision-quote-box {
  position: relative;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-left: 4px solid #FFC928;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(20, 86, 160, 0.06);
  margin: 20px 0 24px 0;
}

.vision-quote-text {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0B1B36;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0;
}

.vision-pillars-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.vision-pillar-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 27, 54, 0.03);
}

.vision-pillar-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #1456A0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.vision-pillar-title {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B1B36;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.vision-pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. SECTION: OUR MISSION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-mission-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.mission-statement-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1B36 0%, #1456A0 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(11, 27, 54, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mission-statement-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px;
  right: -30px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.mission-statement-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.mission-framework-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.mission-card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mission-card:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #1456A0;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(20, 86, 160, 0.08);
}

.mission-card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.mission-number {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #1456A0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.mission-card-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B1B36;
}

.mission-card-text {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. COMPACT OVERVIEW OF EXAM CATEGORIES (Section 9 Requirement)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-programs-section {
  padding: 72px 0 80px 0;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.about-programs-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 44px auto;
}

.about-programs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.about-program-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 27, 54, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #1456A0;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(20, 86, 160, 0.1);
}

.about-program-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.about-program-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.badge-tag-blue { background: #EFF6FF; color: #1456A0; }
.badge-tag-gold { background: #FEF3C7; color: #92400E; }
.badge-tag-green { background: #ECFDF5; color: #065F46; }
.badge-tag-purple { background: #F3E8FF; color: #6B21A8; }

.about-program-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B1B36;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-program-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-program-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-mini-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.about-program-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.about-program-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1456A0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.about-program-link:hover {
  gap: 10px;
  color: #0B1B36;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES FOR ABOUT US PAGE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-editorial-grid,
  .about-editorial-grid.is-reversed {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 44px;
  }

  .about-editorial-media {
    order: -1;
  }

  .about-mission-section .about-editorial-media {
    order: -1;
  }

  .about-image-frame img {
    height: 400px;
  }

  .about-illustration-frame {
    min-height: 380px;
  }

  .about-illustration-frame img {
    max-height: 320px;
  }

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

  .page-sub-banner,
  .about-hero-section,
  .contact-hero-section,
  .blogs-page-hero.page-sub-banner,
  .courses-listing-hero.page-sub-banner,
  .gallery-page-hero.page-sub-banner {
    min-height: 220px;
    padding: 24px 0;
  }

  .sub-banner-content {
    max-width: 580px;
  }

  .sub-banner-gradient-mask {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #F8FAFC 32%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.94) 48%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.65) 68%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.12) 85%, transparent 100%);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-sub-banner,
  .about-hero-section,
  .contact-hero-section,
  .blogs-page-hero.page-sub-banner,
  .courses-listing-hero.page-sub-banner,
  .gallery-page-hero.page-sub-banner {
    min-height: 190px;
    padding: 22px 0;
  }

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

  .sub-banner-gradient-mask {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F8FAFC 0%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.95) 45%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.72) 72%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.25) 100%);
  }

  .sub-banner-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .sub-banner-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.90rem;
  }

  .about-section-editorial {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

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

  .mission-framework-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .about-floating-badge {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .about-image-frame img {
    height: 320px;
  }

  .about-illustration-frame {
    min-height: 300px;
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .about-illustration-frame img {
    max-height: 250px;
  }

  .about-seamless-img {
    max-width: 380px;
    max-height: 320px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .page-sub-banner,
  .about-hero-section,
  .contact-hero-section,
  .blogs-page-hero.page-sub-banner,
  .courses-listing-hero.page-sub-banner,
  .gallery-page-hero.page-sub-banner {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 16px 0 20px 0;
  }

  .sub-banner-artwork-wrapper {
    opacity: 0.55;
  }

  .sub-banner-breadcrumbs-list {
    padding: 4px 10px;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .sub-banner-breadcrumb-link,
  .sub-banner-breadcrumb-current {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .sub-banner-eyebrow-pill {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 3px 10px;
  }

  .sub-banner-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .sub-banner-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }

  .sub-banner-gradient-mask {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F8FAFC 0%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.95) 55%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.68) 100%);
  }

  .about-heading {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }

  .about-actions-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .btn-about-primary,
  .btn-about-secondary {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-image-frame img {
    height: 250px;
  }

  .about-illustration-frame {
    min-height: 240px;
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .about-illustration-frame img {
    max-height: 190px;
  }

  .about-seamless-img {
    max-width: 290px;
    max-height: 240px;
  }

  .vision-showcase-card,
  .mission-showcase-card {
    padding: 22px 18px 18px 18px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .vision-crown-wrap,
  .mission-target-wrap {
    min-height: 200px;
    padding: 6px 8px 10px 8px;
  }

  .vision-crown-img,
  .mission-target-img {
    max-height: 210px;
  }

  .showcase-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   26. DEDICATED CONTACT US & CAMPUS ADMISSIONS PAGE (contact.php)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-page-section {
  padding: 60px 0 90px 0;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
}

.contact-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.contact-lead-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.04);
}

.contact-lead-heading {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0A192F;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.contact-lead-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-campus-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.contact-campus-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.contact-campus-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  gap: 12px;
}

.contact-campus-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0A192F;
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-campus-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0756A6;
  background: #EBF4FF;
  border: 1px solid #D0E3FF;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.contact-detail-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.contact-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-detail-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: #0756A6;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.contact-detail-item a {
  color: #0756A6;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-detail-item a:hover {
  color: #04386C;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Exclusive Single Campus Highlight Styling */
.contact-campus-card.campus-highlight {
  border: 1.5px solid #BFDBFE;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(20, 86, 160, 0.08);
}

.contact-facilities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px dashed #E2E8F0;
}

.contact-facility-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-facility-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #BFDBFE;
}

.contact-facility-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.contact-facility-title {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0A192F;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.contact-facility-desc {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-transit-box {
  margin-top: 18px;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  border: 1px solid #DBEAFE;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}

.contact-transit-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: #1456A0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.contact-transit-title {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1E3A8A;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-transit-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #3B82F6;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-map-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #1456A0;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-map-btn:hover {
  background: #0B1B36;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .contact-facilities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }
}

/* Contact Form Card */
.contact-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.07);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  position: relative;
}

.contact-form-header {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
}

.contact-form-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0A192F;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.contact-form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-trust-points {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.contact-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
}

.contact-trust-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: #16A34A;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .contact-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }

  .contact-trust-points {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE AUDIT FIXES — 2026-10-26
   Targeted fixes for confirmed layout, spacing, and mobile usability issues.
   All fixes are additive; no existing desktop styles are overridden.
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 1: CONTAINER PADDING — Intermediate breakpoints between 40px and 16px
   Issue: .container jumps from 40px (desktop) straight to 16px (<=768px).
          At 1024px–768px tablets the 40px padding wastes valuable space but
          the 16px at 768px is fine. We add a comfortable 24px step at 1024px.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 24px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 2: HERO VIEWPORT CONTAINER PADDING — Too wide at tablets
   Issue: .hero-viewport-container has padding: 0 68px and only reduces at
          <=768px. At 992px–769px this cuts ~136px from useful hero width.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .hero-viewport-container {
    padding: 0 40px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-viewport-container {
    padding: 0 24px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 3: HERO TITLE FONT SIZE — Too large at 375px and below
   Issue: clamp(2.55rem, 3.15vw, 3.35rem) always resolves to 2.55rem on
          small phones (3.15vw is only ~11px at 375px, well below 2.55rem).
          At 375px, 2.55rem = 40.8px which is too large.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-title-main {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .hero-title-main {
    font-size: 1.72rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 320px) {
  .hero-title-main {
    font-size: 1.52rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 4: NAVIGATION OVERFLOW AT ~1024px
   Issue: nav-list has gap: 36px with 6 nav items + logo + btn-enquire.
          At exactly 1024px this can push content off-screen.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) and (min-width: 993px) {
  .nav-list {
    gap: 22px;
  }
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
  .btn-enquire {
    padding: 9px 16px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 5: HERO BADGES ROW — Prevent awkward wrapping at 320px
   Issue: Three pill badges in a row can overflow at 320px
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .hero-badges-row {
    gap: 5px;
  }
  .badge-admissions-pill,
  .badge-mode-pill,
  .bilingual-badge-pill {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
    padding: 3.5px 9px;
  }
  .badge-batch-pill {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 3.5px 10px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 6: HERO FEATURES ROW — Prevent text clipping at 375px
   Issue: The 2-column grid of feature pills at 768px can still have cramped
          text on very small screens.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .hero-features-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .feature-pill-item {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 7: MASTERY TICKER — margin-top on very small screens
   Issue: At 320px the -30px margin (reduced to 14px at 768px) still can
          cause issues. At mobile the hero is auto height so this is fine
          but let's ensure the z-index layering is safe.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .mastery-features-section {
    margin-top: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .mastery-ticker-container {
    padding: 0 12px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 320px) {
  .mastery-features-section {
    margin-top: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .mastery-card {
    min-width: 220px;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .mastery-icon-outer {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }
  .mastery-icon-badge {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 8: FEATURES FLOATING SECTION — Reduce large padding on mobile
   Issue: padding: 44px 0 100px is too spacious for mobile.
          Already reduced to 32px 0 66px at <=768px which is acceptable.
          But the bottom 66px is still large; reduce further at 480px.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .features-floating-section {
    padding: 28px 0 44px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 9: COURSE GROUP SECTION PADDING — Align with container at all viewports
   Issue: .course-group-section has its own padding: 0 40px (desktop) which
          is separate from .container. It needs the same intermediate step.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) and (min-width: 993px) {
  .course-group-section {
    padding: 0 24px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 10: COURSE CARDS AT 320px
   Issue: width: 82vw at 320px = 262px, but min-width: 285px takes over.
          285px at 320px viewport leaves only 17px total for padding on
          the parent. The container has 12-16px padding on each side, which
          means the card may overflow. Cap it properly.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .course-carousel-track .uplift-course-card {
    width: 88vw;
    min-width: 240px;
    max-width: 88vw;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 11: COURSES MASTER CONTAINER — Section padding normalization
   Issue: padding: 50px 0 60px — reduce on mobile for tighter layout
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .courses-master-container {
    padding: 36px 0 44px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .courses-master-container {
    padding: 28px 0 36px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 12: ANNOUNCEMENTS CONTAINER — padding consistency
   Issue: Jumps from 40px to 24px at 1199px. Add a step at 1080px.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) and (min-width: 768px) {
  .announcements-container {
    padding: 0 24px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 13: GALLERY CARDS — More usable heights on very small screens
   Issue: At 767px- the 2-column grid uses auto heights which is fine,
          but at 390px–430px some cards can appear too short.
          Also at 360px/320px the 2-col grid makes cards very narrow.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  /* Ensure featured card has a minimum visible height */
  .gallery-card-pos-1.gallery-card-featured {
    height: 280px;
  }
  .gallery-card-pos-2,
  .gallery-card-pos-3,
  .gallery-card-pos-4,
  .gallery-card-pos-5,
  .gallery-card-pos-6 {
    height: 200px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* Switch to single column on very small screens */
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .gallery-card-pos-1.gallery-card-featured,
  .gallery-card-pos-2,
  .gallery-card-pos-3,
  .gallery-card-pos-4,
  .gallery-card-pos-5,
  .gallery-card-pos-6 {
    grid-column: span 1;
    grid-row: span 1;
    height: 220px;
  }
  .gallery-container {
    padding: 0 12px;
  }
  .gallery-master-section {
    padding: 36px 0 44px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 14: GALLERY CONTAINER PADDING — Intermediate step
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) and (min-width: 768px) {
  .gallery-container {
    padding: 0 24px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 15: CONTACT PAGE — inline double-column grid for mode+exam selects
   Issue: contact.php line 320 uses inline style="grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr"
          which doesn't collapse on small screens. We override with a class
          selector since we can't change PHP, but we target the parent section.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  /* Target the dual-select row inside the contact form via its structure */
  .contact-form-card .form-group-row[style*="grid-template-columns"] {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  /* Fallback using direct adjacent sibling (safe override) */
  #contactClassMode,
  #contactTargetExam {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .contact-page-section {
    padding: 40px 0 60px;
  }
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 22px 16px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 18px 14px;
  }
  .contact-lead-box {
    padding: 18px 16px;
  }
  .contact-campus-card {
    padding: 18px 16px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 16: ABOUT PAGE — section spacing on mobile
   Issue: padding: 84px 0 is too spacious on mobile
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-section-editorial {
    padding: 48px 0;
  }
  .about-programs-section {
    padding: 48px 0 60px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-section-editorial {
    padding: 36px 0;
  }
  .about-programs-section {
    padding: 36px 0 48px;
  }
  .about-editorial-grid {
    gap: 28px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 17: FAQ SECTION — Spacing and column on mobile
   Issue: padding: 96px 0 104px is very large on small screens.
          Two-column layout collapses, but spacing stays excessive.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .faq-section {
    padding: 64px 0 72px;
  }
  .faq-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .faq-sticky-card {
    position: static;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-section {
    padding: 48px 0 56px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .faq-section {
    padding: 36px 0 44px;
  }
  .faq-container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 18: BLOGS SECTION — Spacing and container
   Issue: padding: 90px 0 85px too large for mobile.
          The 480px breakpoint reduces padding but only to 60px.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .latest-blogs-section {
    padding: 56px 0 52px;
  }
  .latest-blogs-container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .latest-blogs-section {
    padding: 36px 0 38px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 19: BLOG LISTING CONTAINER — padding consistency
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .blogs-container {
    padding: 0 14px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 20: FOOTER CONTAINER — Padding consistency at 1080px
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) and (min-width: 769px) {
  .footer-container,
  .footer-main-section .container {
    padding: 0 24px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 21: FOOTER BOTTOM BAR — Link wrapping at 320px
   Issue: Footer legal links as a horizontal list can overflow on 320px.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer-legal-links {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .legal-sep {
    display: none;
  }
  .footer-bottom-bar {
    padding: 18px 0 22px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 22: CTA SECTION — Padding and grid at mobile
   Issue: padding: 85px 0 is very large; 4-column feature cards need to wrap.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .uplift-premium-cta-section {
    padding: 60px 0 0;
  }
  .cta-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .uplift-premium-cta-section {
    padding: 48px 0 0;
  }
  .cta-feature-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .cta-main-heading {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .uplift-premium-cta-section {
    padding: 36px 0 0;
  }
  .cta-feature-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .cta-main-heading {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
  .cta-actions-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .btn-cta-gold {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 23: SUB-BANNER — Content at very narrow screens (320px)
   Issue: Title can still feel large and breadcrumb pill overflows.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 320px) {
  .sub-banner-breadcrumbs-list {
    padding: 3px 8px;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .sub-banner-breadcrumb-link,
  .sub-banner-breadcrumb-current {
    font-size: 0.70rem;
  }
  .sub-banner-title {
    font-size: 1.28rem;
  }
  .sub-banner-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.80rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 24: STUDENT REVIEWS SECTION — Spacing and container normalization
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .student-reviews-section {
    padding: 48px 0 52px;
  }
  .reviews-heading {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 25: REELS GRID — Better layout at 430px / 390px
   Issue: 2-column reel grid at <=480px wraps to 1 col at max-width 320px.
          At 430px the 2-column grid makes each card ~195px wide which is OK
          but the min-height 380px is fine. No change needed at 430/390px.
          At 360px we should verify the 2-column still works.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .reels-grid-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .reel-card {
    min-height: 400px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 26: FLOATING FEATURE BUBBLES — At 992px the track uses overflow-x auto
   but the parent features-floating-section has overflow: hidden, which can
   clip the vertical floating animation. Fix: allow visible overflow for
   the track container.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .features-floating-section {
    overflow: visible;
  }
  /* Re-add overflow hidden only to horizontal wrapper to prevent body scroll */
  .floating-track-container {
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: visible;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 27: HERO ACTION BUTTONS — Don't stretch on mobile unnecessarily
   Issue: At 768px buttons become full-width (flex-direction: column +
          align-items: stretch). This is intentional. Ensure text is legible.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .btn-hero-primary,
  .btn-hero-secondary {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    padding: 9px 18px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 28: FLOATING EDU CARDS (Hero right section) — min-width on small mobile
   Issue: At 768px these become horizontally scrollable with min-width:135px.
          At 320px this is fine. No change needed.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 29: FACULTY SECTION — Container padding consistency
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) and (min-width: 768px) {
  .faculty-master-section .container {
    padding: 0 24px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 30: GENERAL SECTION SPACING — Reduce section gaps on smallest screens
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 320px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 12px;
  }
  .course-group-section {
    padding: 0 12px;
  }
  .mastery-ticker-container {
    padding: 0 8px;
  }
  .features-container {
    padding: 0 12px;
  }
  .gallery-container {
    padding: 0 10px;
  }
  .announcements-container {
    padding: 0 12px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 31: BLOG DETAIL PAGE — Title and content spacing on mobile
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .blog-detail-article {
    padding: 32px 0 56px;
  }
  .blog-detail-container {
    padding: 0 14px;
  }
  .blog-detail-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }
  .blog-detail-lead-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }
  .blog-academy-cta-box {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }
  .blog-academy-cta-box h3 {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 320px) {
  .blog-detail-title {
    font-size: 1.28rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 32: ABOUT PROGRAMS GRID — Already collapses at 768px. At 480px the
   single column cards have too much internal padding on tiny screens.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-program-card {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 33: FOOTER CATEGORIES GRID — At 540px collapses to 1 column.
   But at 768px the 2-column grid can have very long link text that overflows.
   Ensure word-break is set properly.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer-text-link {
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}
.footer-category-title {
  word-break: break-word;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 34: HERO SECTION BACKGROUND — Ensure it doesn't clip content
   Issue: The hero uses overflow: hidden which clips the floating layer.
          At 768px the hero becomes auto height and the floating cards
          are static/scrollable. This is fine. Just ensure no min-height
          conflicts at 375px.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 20px 0 26px;
  }
  .hero-viewport-container {
    padding: 0 12px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 320px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 16px 0 22px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 35: ANNOUNCEMENT SECTION CONTAINER — padding at 1080px
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) and (min-width: 768px) {
  .announcements-master-section {
    padding: 40px 0 48px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 36: BRAND LOGO — minimum size guard at 320px
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 320px) {
  .brand-logo img {
    width: 110px;
  }
  .btn-enquire {
    padding: 6px 10px;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .btn-enquire svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 37: VISION/MISSION SHOWCASE CARDS — At 1024px the grid is single col
   but the cards have padding that can feel cramped.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .vision-showcase-card,
  .mission-showcase-card {
    padding: 22px 18px 18px;
  }
  .showcase-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 38: COURSE DETAIL PAGE — detail-hero-grid padding at 768px
   Issue: .course-detail-hero has padding: 40px 0 60px which is fine.
          On mobile ensure content doesn't clip.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .course-detail-hero {
    padding: 28px 0 40px;
  }
  .detail-course-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }
  .detail-hero-content {
    padding: 0 4px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 39: COURSES LISTING HERO — Sub-banner override at mobile
   Issue: The courses listing hero is blue gradient by default but when used
          as a sub-banner it gets the light background. Ensure the title
          color is correctly applied.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .listing-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }
  .listing-hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 40: FILTER BAR — courses filter at small mobile
   Issue: The filter search box has min-width: 260px which can overflow at
          320px when combined with the sort select and tabs.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .filter-search-box {
    min-width: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .filter-sort-select {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .filter-tabs-row {
    padding-bottom: 8px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 41: MODAL CARD — Full width on very small screens
   Issue: Modal can overflow at 320px with fixed max-width 520px.
          Padding in modal-overlay is 20px which ensures some margin.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .modal-card {
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .modal-header {
    padding: 18px 20px 14px;
  }
  .modal-body {
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }
  .modal-overlay {
    padding: 12px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .modal-body {
    padding: 14px 14px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 42: MAIN NAV MOBILE — Ensure dropdown items don't overflow
   Issue: At mobile nav is fixed full-width panel. Dropdown items inside
          should be properly contained.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .nav-dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-blue);
    margin-left: 8px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    padding: 4px 0;
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-item-dropdown.is-open .nav-dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
  }
  .nav-item-dropdown {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .nav-item-dropdown > .nav-link {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 43: REVIEW CARDS — Width adjustment at 390px / 430px
   Issue: review-card is fixed 375px in desktop marquee which is fine
          as it scrolls. No fix needed.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 44: SECTIONS WITH VERY LARGE SECTION PADDING — normalize at all mobile
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .reels-subsection {
    margin-top: 44px;
    padding-top: 40px;
  }
  .gallery-master-section {
    padding: 44px 0 52px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 45: COURSE LISTING GRID — ensure grid padding uses container safely
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .courses-grid-section {
    padding: 32px 0 56px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .courses-grid-section {
    padding: 24px 0 44px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 46: HEADER CONTAINER — Ensure proper spacing at 992px breakpoint
   Issue: At 992px the mobile toggle shows and nav becomes a panel.
          But the header-container still has brand + toggle + btn-enquire.
          The btn-enquire label can be too wide.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .header-actions {
    gap: 10px;
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 47: ABOUT PAGE — Programs grid at 768px has 1-column which creates
   a very tall page. Use 2-col at 600px-768px for the about-programs-grid.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) and (min-width: 540px) {
  .about-programs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 48: CONTACT PAGE FORM — Inline styles for dual-column in contact.php
   cannot be overridden by class selectors. Use attribute selector.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .contact-form-card .form-group-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}







/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 49: DEFINITIVE OFFCANVAS & HEADER RESPONSIVENESS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Desktop Default: Strictly hide mobile offcanvas elements by default */
.mobile-nav-backdrop,
.offcanvas-header,
.offcanvas-footer,
.mobile-only-iq {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Backdrop overlay with smooth blur & fade */
.mobile-nav-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  height: 100dvh;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  z-index: 9998;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mobile-nav-backdrop.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Prevent body scrolling when drawer is open */
body.mobile-nav-open {
  overflow: hidden !important;
  touch-action: none !important;
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Offcanvas Drawer (<= 992px) */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .site-header .btn-enquire {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
    z-index: 100;
  }

  .main-nav {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    width: 320px !important;
    max-width: 86vw !important;
    height: 100vh !important;
    height: 100dvh !important;
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 35px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.28) !important;
    z-index: 9999 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    transform: translateX(100%) !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.32s ease !important;
  }

  .main-nav.is-open {
    transform: translateX(0) !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
  }

  /* Offcanvas Top Header (Logo + Close Button) */
  .offcanvas-header {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    padding: 16px 20px !important;
    background: #F8FAFC !important;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .offcanvas-brand {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }

  .offcanvas-brand img {
    height: 36px !important;
    max-height: 36px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .offcanvas-close-btn {
    width: 36px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    color: #0A192F !important;
    font-size: 24px !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  }

  .offcanvas-close-btn:hover {
    background: #EFF6FF !important;
    color: #0452A5 !important;
    border-color: #0452A5 !important;
  }

  /* Nav items inside Offcanvas */
  .main-nav .nav-list {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 12px 16px 24px 16px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    flex-grow: 1 !important;
    list-style: none !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .main-nav .nav-list > li {
    width: 100% !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  .main-nav .nav-list > li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none !important;
  }

  .main-nav .nav-link {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 13px 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    font-weight: 650 !important;
    color: #0A192F !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .main-nav .nav-link:hover,
  .main-nav .nav-link.active {
    color: #0452A5 !important;
    background-color: #EFF6FF !important;
  }

  /* Submenu dropdown inside Offcanvas */
  .nav-item-dropdown {
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .nav-dropdown-menu {
    display: none !important;
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    padding: 6px 8px !important;
    margin: 4px 0 10px 12px !important;
    background: #F8FAFC !important;
    list-style: none !important;
  }

  .nav-item-dropdown.is-open .nav-dropdown-menu {
    display: block !important;
  }

  .nav-dropdown-link {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    padding: 9px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
  }

  .nav-dropdown-link:hover {
    background-color: #E2EDF8 !important;
    color: #0452A5 !important;
  }

  /* Mobile-only IQ Test Login Button item */
  .mobile-only-iq {
    display: block !important;
    margin-top: 18px !important;
    padding-top: 14px !important;
    border-top: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
  }

  .offcanvas-iq-btn {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 12px 18px !important;
    background-color: var(--accent-yellow, #FFC928) !important;
    color: #0A192F !important;
    font-weight: 750 !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 201, 40, 0.35) !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease !important;
  }

  .offcanvas-iq-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-yellow-hover, #F5BA18) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
  }
}

/* Desktop Reset (>= 993px): Strictly hide all offcanvas artifacts */
@media (min-width: 993px) {
  .mobile-nav-backdrop,
  .offcanvas-header,
  .offcanvas-footer,
  .mobile-only-iq {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .site-header .btn-enquire {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FIX 50: GLOBAL MARGIN & PADDING HARMONIZATION
   - Clean, professional vertical rhythm across all pages.
   - Eliminates awkward negative-margin overlaps and 100px empty voids.
   - Balances container gutters and component internal padding.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Sub-page banners across all pages: balanced breathing room */
.page-sub-banner,
.about-hero-section,
.contact-hero-section,
.courses-hero-section,
.blogs-page-hero,
.courses-listing-hero,
.gallery-page-hero {
  min-height: 220px !important;
  padding: 26px 0 30px 0 !important;
}

.sub-banner-title {
  margin: 6px 0 10px 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.sub-banner-subtitle {
  margin: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
}

/* Blogs Listing Page Spacing & Rhythm */
.blogs-filter-section {
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  padding: 26px 0 14px 0 !important;
}

.blogs-toolbar-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.05) !important;
  padding: 16px 22px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important; /* Clean placement, no overlapping */
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 5 !important;
}

.blogs-listing-content-section {
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  padding: 14px 0 65px 0 !important;
}

.blogs-grid-listing {
  gap: 26px !important;
}

/* Course Listing Grid Spacing */
.courses-grid-section {
  padding: 28px 0 65px 0 !important;
}

/* Gallery Page Spacing */
.gallery-grid-section {
  padding: 32px 0 60px 0 !important;
}

.reels-section {
  padding: 40px 0 60px 0 !important;
}

/* Course Detail Page Spacing */
.course-detail-hero {
  padding: 32px 0 42px 0 !important;
}

.detail-main-layout {
  padding: 32px 0 65px 0 !important;
}

/* Responsive spacing on Mobile (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-sub-banner,
  .about-hero-section,
  .contact-hero-section,
  .courses-hero-section,
  .blogs-page-hero,
  .courses-listing-hero,
  .gallery-page-hero {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: 20px 0 24px 0 !important;
  }

  .blogs-filter-section {
    padding: 18px 0 10px 0 !important;
  }

  .blogs-toolbar-card {
    padding: 14px 16px !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
  }

  .blogs-listing-content-section {
    padding: 10px 0 48px 0 !important;
  }

  .about-section-editorial {
    padding: 32px 0 !important;
  }

  .contact-page-section {
    padding: 32px 0 48px !important;
  }
}