/**
 * The Aviation Training Academy - Aviacademy Style Corporate Theme
 * Exact Reference Match: Transparent Floating Header, Hero Section Image with Bottom V-Shape Chevron
 * Deep Navy (#0A0032) + Gold (#D4AF37) + Clean White Sections
 */

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

:root {
  /* Brand Core Colors */
  --navy-dark: #0A0032;        /* Primary Brand Deep Navy */
  --navy-darker: #05001C;      /* Deepest Midnight Navy */
  --navy-light: #160B5A;
  --navy-card: #0A0032;

  --gold-primary: #D4AF37;     /* Primary Brand Gold */
  --gold-light: #F5E296;       /* Bright Gold */
  --gold-lighter: #FFF7DC;
  --gold-dark: #A98418;
  --gold-glow: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  --gold-border: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);

  /* Background Colors (Enforced Pure #FFFFFF Rule) */
  --bg-white: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-light: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-light-alt: #FFFFFF;

  /* Typography Colors */
  --text-dark: #0A0032;        /* Headings in white sections */
  --text-body: #334155;        /* Body text in white sections */
  --text-muted: #64748B;
  --text-light: #F8FAFC;       /* Text in dark sections */
  --text-light-muted: #E2E8F0;

  --font-heading: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Roboto", sans-serif;

  --radius-sm: 0px;
  --radius-md: 0px;
  --radius-lg: 0px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 45px rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.12);
  --shadow-gold: 0 12px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  --transition-smooth: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
}

body {
  font-family: "Roboto", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-body);
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

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

ul, ol, li {
  font-family: "Roboto", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

p {
  font-family: "Roboto", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Headings */
h1, h2, h3, .section-title, .hero-title, .brand-title {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Small headings */
h4, h5, h6, .section-tag, .stat-label, .f-card-title, .course-card-title, .staff-name, .p-title {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Button & Nav Links */
.btn, .f-card-btn, button, .course-link, .nav-link, .header-phone-num, .mobile-nav-link {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.text-white {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.gold-text {
  color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.3vw, 2.38rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.section-title.text-white {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted) !important;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

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

.mx-auto {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1220px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* =========================================================================
   GLOBAL UNIFIED BUTTON SYSTEM (Strict Zero Border-Radius, Zero Shadows)
   ========================================================================= */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  outline: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-block {
  width: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
}

/* 1. Primary Gold Button (.btn-primary, .btn-hero-blue, .btn-gold, .btn-whatsapp) */
.btn-hero-blue,
.btn-primary,
.btn-gold,
.btn-whatsapp {
  background: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  color: #0A0032 !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary) !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Hover state on Image / Dark Background (Hero, CTA Banner) */
.hero-section .btn-hero-blue:hover,
.cta-banner-section .btn-primary:hover,
.f-card-image .btn-primary:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #0A0032 !important;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Hover state on White Background */
.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-gold:hover,
.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #0A0032 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 2px solid #0A0032 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* 2. Secondary Outline White Button (.btn-hero-outline) */
.btn-hero-outline {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.btn-hero-outline:hover,
.btn-hero-outline:active,
.btn-hero-outline:focus {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #0A0032 !important;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* 3. Secondary Outline Navy Button (.btn-outline-navy, .btn-call) */
.btn-outline-navy,
.btn-call {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: #0A0032 !important;
  border: 2px solid #0A0032 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.btn-outline-navy:hover,
.btn-outline-navy:active,
.btn-outline-navy:focus,
.btn-call:hover,
.btn-call:active,
.btn-call:focus {
  background: #0A0032 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 2px solid #0A0032 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-navy {
  background: #0A0032 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 2px solid #0A0032 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.btn-navy:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  color: #0A0032 !important;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* Floating Actions: Call on Left, WhatsApp on Right (Deep Navy & Gold Brand Theme) */
.floating-actions-bar {
  display: contents;
}

/* Floating Call Circle (Fixed Bottom Left - Original Phone Green Chaty Style) */
.floating-call-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #00A859;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.45);
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 9999;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), background 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  animation: chaty-call-pulse 3s infinite;
}

.floating-call-btn:hover {
  background: #008f4c;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.6);
  animation: none;
}

.floating-call-btn i {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.floating-call-btn span {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Floating WhatsApp Circle (Fixed Bottom Right - Original WhatsApp Green Chaty Style) */
.floating-whatsapp-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 9999;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), background 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  animation: chaty-wa-pulse 3s infinite;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  background: #20BA5A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
  animation: none;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn i {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn span {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Chaty Pulse Animations in Original Green */
@keyframes chaty-call-pulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.65);
  }
  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(0, 168, 89, 0);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 168, 89, 0);
  }
}

@keyframes chaty-wa-pulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.65);
  }
  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
  }
}

/* Desktop Hover Tooltips */
.floating-call-btn::after {
  content: "Call Admissions";
  position: absolute;
  left: calc(100% + 12px);
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-6px);
  background: #0A0032;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid #00A859;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.floating-call-btn:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn::after {
  content: "WhatsApp Us";
  position: absolute;
  right: calc(100% + 12px);
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(6px);
  background: #0A0032;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid #25D366;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .floating-call-btn::after,
  .floating-whatsapp-btn::after {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .floating-call-btn {
    bottom: 18px;
    left: 16px;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
  }
  .floating-call-btn i {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  .floating-whatsapp-btn {
    bottom: 18px;
    right: 16px;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
  }
  .floating-whatsapp-btn i {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   TOP BAR (Seamless Floating Scrim Over Hero)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-top-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.top-bar-inner,
.top-bar-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.top-bar-info,
.top-bar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.top-bar-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.top-bar-item i {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.top-bar-item a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HEADER / NAVBAR (Floating Header with Dark Top Scrim for Max Contrast)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: absolute;
  top: 38px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 70%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, top 0.3s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.98) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3) !important;
}

.navbar-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 84px;
}

.brand-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
}

.brand-logo {
  height: 58px;
  max-height: 58px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.brand-text-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.45rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: 2rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  position: relative;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Executive Corporate Dropdown Menu */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
}

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

.dropdown-arrow {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

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

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 300px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4) !important;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--navy-dark) !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 0 5px 15px rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.08) !important;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 1050;
}

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

.dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.06);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.dropdown-icon-box {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown-text-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.dropdown-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  line-height: 1.2;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown-desc {
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  color: #475569 !important;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background: rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.06) !important;
}

.dropdown-item:hover .dropdown-icon-box {
  background: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  border-color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.dropdown-item:hover .dropdown-title {
  color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
}

/* Phone Display on Navbar Right (Matching Reference Screenshot!) */
.header-phone-display {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.header-phone-icon {
  font-size: 1.24rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  animation: phoneRing 2.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes phoneRing {
  0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  10%, 30% { transform: rotate(-15deg); }
  20%, 40% { transform: rotate(15deg); }
  50% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
}

.header-phone-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.header-phone-display:hover .header-phone-num {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.mobile-toggle-btn {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 85%;
  max-width: 360px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  z-index: 2000;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: right 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}

.mobile-drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  z-index: 1999;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-drawer-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.drawer-close-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  display: block;
}

.mobile-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

/* Mobile Drawer Sub-List Styles */
.mobile-nav-group {
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.mobile-nav-group-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-sub-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-sub-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
  display: block;
}

.mobile-sub-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HERO SECTION (Using User's 'hero section image.png' + V-Shape Bottom Cut)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  height: 900px;
  min-height: 900px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: #000000;
  padding: 10rem 0 7rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Slow Zoom-In and Zoom-Out Background Picture Layer */
.hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 4, 8, 0.78) 0%, rgba(8, 8, 12, 0.45) 25%, rgba(12, 12, 18, 0.25) 52%, rgba(2, 2, 4, 0.78) 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 35%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.50) 100%),
    url('../images/hero_section_image.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 35%;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: heroSlowZoom 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  will-change: transform;
}

@keyframes heroSlowZoom {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1.0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.14);
  }
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.65rem, 5.5vw, 4.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: clamp(0.86rem, 1.25vw, 0.92rem);
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* =========================================================================
   BOTTOM CHEVRON V-SHAPE DIVIDER (Exact Match to Reference Screenshot!)
   ========================================================================= */
.hero-bottom-chevron {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-top: -85px;
}

.hero-bottom-chevron svg {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: calc(100% + 1.3px);
  height: 85px;
}

.hero-bottom-chevron path {
  fill: #FFFFFF;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3 FEATURE CARDS (Merged Connected Block - Taller Center Card with Slow Zoom)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.feature-cards-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
  margin-top: 100px !important;
  margin-bottom: 100px !important;
}

.feature-cards-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

/* Base Card Style */
.f-card {
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  min-height: 310px;
  height: 310px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.f-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.22) !important;
}

.f-card-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.f-card-icon {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.f-card-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  text-align: left;
}

.f-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 0;
  text-align: left;
}

.f-card-btn {
  display: none !important;
}

.f-card-btn:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Card 1 (Left): Bold Brand Deep Navy (#0A0032) - Connected Left */
.f-card-navy {
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 310px;
  height: 310px;
  background: #0A0032 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  z-index: 1;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.f-card-navy .f-card-icon {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.f-card-navy .f-card-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.f-card-navy .f-card-desc {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.f-card-navy .f-card-btn {
  color: #D4AF37 !important;
}

/* Card 2 (Center): Taller Height + Photo Background + Slow Zoom-In/Zoom-Out Effect */
.f-card-image {
  flex: 1.08;
  min-height: 375px;
  height: 375px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  z-index: 10;
  margin: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.f-card-image::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.60) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 100%),
    url('../images/cabin-crew-training-service.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center top;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: heroSlowZoom 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  will-change: transform;
}

.f-card-image > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.f-card-image .f-card-icon {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.f-card-image .f-card-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.f-card-image .f-card-desc {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.f-card-image .f-card-btn {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

/* Card 3 (Right): Bold Brand Gold (#D4AF37) - Connected Right */
.f-card-gold {
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 310px;
  height: 310px;
  background: #D4AF37 !important;
  color: #0A0032 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  z-index: 1;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.f-card-gold .f-card-icon {
  color: #0A0032 !important;
}

.f-card-gold .f-card-title {
  color: #0A0032 !important;
}

.f-card-gold .f-card-desc {
  color: #0A0032 !important;
}

.f-card-gold .f-card-btn {
  color: #0A0032 !important;
}

.f-card-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  background: #D4AF37 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35) !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   WELCOME SECTION (White Background with Offset Accent Block)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.welcome-section {
  padding: 100px 0 !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.welcome-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.welcome-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.welcome-accent-box {
  display: none !important;
}

.welcome-photo {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto !important;
  max-height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  align-self: center;
}

.welcome-checklist {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0 2.25rem;
}

.welcome-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}

.welcome-check-item i {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   STATS SECTION (Dark Curved Banner with Earth/Globe Backdrop)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   STATS SECTION (Enforced Pure #FFFFFF Background & 80px Section Spacing)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats-section {
  position: relative;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.75), rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.75)), url('../images/counters-section.png') !important;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-position: center !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  background-color: #0A0032 !important;
  border: none !important;
  padding: 130px 0 135px !important;
  text-align: center;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 50% 55px, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 55px), 50% 100%, 0 calc(100% - 55px)) !important;
  margin-top: -30px;
  margin-bottom: -30px;
  z-index: 5;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.85rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.stat-box {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem !important;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.stat-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.stat-icon {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: capitalize;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Curved Divider generic (Hidden for pristine cleanliness) */
.curved-edge {
  display: none !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   COURSES & CLASSES SECTION (Clean White Background)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.courses-section {
  padding: 100px 0 !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.courses-grid-ref {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 4.5rem 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.course-card-ref {
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  overflow: visible;
  box-shadow: none;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
}

.course-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
}

.course-card-img {
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.course-card-ref:hover .course-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Floating White Overlay Card Box (Matching Reference Screenshot 1:1!) */
.course-card-body {
  width: 84%;
  margin: -80px auto 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  padding: 2.75rem 2rem 2.25rem;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.course-card-ref:hover .course-card-body {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.18) !important;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.course-badge-icon {
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.course-card-ref:hover .course-badge-icon,
.course-badge-icon:hover {
  color: #0A0032 !important;
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.course-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
}

.course-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748B !important;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #0A0032 !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  transition: gap 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.course-link:hover {
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.courses-bottom-cta {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.courses-bottom-cta a {
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
}

.courses-bottom-cta a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   TRAINING TEAM SECTION (Clean White Background)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.training-team-dark-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
  padding: 80px 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.training-team-dark-section .section-title.text-white {
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
}

.training-team-dark-section p {
  color: var(--text-body) !important;
}

.training-team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.training-montage {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.training-section-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 480px;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  display: block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   TEACHING STAFF SECTION (White Background)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.staff-section {
  padding: 100px 0 !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
}

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

.staff-card-ref {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.staff-card-ref:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.staff-photo {
  height: 280px;
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.staff-details {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.staff-name {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.staff-role {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.staff-desc {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.staff-social-icons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.staff-social-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.staff-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PRICING SECTION (White Background with Center Navy Highlight!)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pricing-section {
  padding: 100px 0 !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.pricing-grid-ref {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.85rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.pricing-card-ref {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.65rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.pricing-card-ref.highlighted {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--navy-dark);
  transform: scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.pricing-card-ref.highlighted:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-6px);
}

.pricing-card-ref.highlighted h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.pricing-card-ref.highlighted p {
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.pricing-card-ref.highlighted .p-price {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.pricing-card-ref.highlighted .p-check-item {
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.p-title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.p-sub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.p-price-box {
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.pricing-card-ref.highlighted .p-price-box {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.p-price {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.p-checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.65rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.p-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.p-check-item i {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   WHY CHOOSE OUR ACADEMY (Minimal Feature Cards)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.why-feature-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.65rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.why-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.why-feature-card.highlighted {
  background: #0A0032;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #0A0032;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.18);
}

.why-feature-card.highlighted:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

/* Gold Highlighted Card Variant (Matching Feature Cards Gold Style) */
.why-feature-card.gold,
.why-feature-card.highlighted-gold {
  background: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  color: #0A0032 !important;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.why-feature-card.gold:hover,
.why-feature-card.highlighted-gold:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35) !important;
}

.why-card-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.why-feature-card.highlighted .why-card-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.why-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A0032;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.why-feature-card.highlighted .why-card-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.why-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.why-feature-card.highlighted .why-card-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

.why-card-points {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
}

.why-card-point-item {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.why-feature-card.highlighted .why-card-point-item {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.why-card-point-item i {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.why-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: #0A0032;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.why-feature-card.highlighted .why-card-link {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.why-card-link i {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.why-card-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.why-feature-card.highlighted .why-card-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.why-card-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.why-feature-card.gold .why-card-icon-wrap,
.why-feature-card.highlighted-gold .why-card-icon-wrap {
  background: #0A0032 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.why-feature-card.gold .why-card-title,
.why-feature-card.highlighted-gold .why-card-title {
  color: #0A0032 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.why-feature-card.gold .why-card-desc,
.why-feature-card.highlighted-gold .why-card-desc {
  color: #0A0032 !important;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.why-feature-card.gold .why-card-link,
.why-feature-card.highlighted-gold .why-card-link {
  color: #0A0032 !important;
  border-top-color: rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.2) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.why-feature-card.gold .why-card-link i,
.why-feature-card.highlighted-gold .why-card-link i {
  color: #0A0032 !important;
}

.why-feature-card.gold .why-card-link:hover,
.why-feature-card.highlighted-gold .why-card-link:hover {
  color: #0A0032 !important;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .why-feature-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 650px) {
  .why-feature-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   CTA BANNER (Dark with Round Blue/Gold Play Button)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-banner-section {
  position: relative;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.85), rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.92)), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1519085360753-af0119f7cbe7?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80') !important;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-position: center !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  background-color: #0A0032 !important;
  border: none !important;
  padding: 130px 0 135px !important;
  text-align: center;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 50% 55px, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 55px), 50% 100%, 0 calc(100% - 55px)) !important;
  margin-top: -30px;
  margin-bottom: -30px;
  z-index: 5;
}

.play-button-circle {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.65rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  animation: pulseGold 2s infinite;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.play-button-circle:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: var(--gold-light);
}

@keyframes pulseGold {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0); }
}

.cta-banner-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.3vw, 2.38rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}

.cta-banner-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.85rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   BLOG & ARTICLES (White Background - 2x2 Grid)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-section {
  padding: 100px 0 !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.blog-grid-ref {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.85rem;
}

.blog-card-horizontal {
  display: flex;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.blog-card-horizontal:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.blog-card-thumb {
  width: 38%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-card-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-card-info {
  padding: 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.blog-meta-badge {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.blog-item-title {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.blog-item-title a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.blog-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-item-date {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FOOTER (Dark Navy Background)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FOOTER (Matching Reference Screenshot 1:1 - Pure Deep Navy, Zero Shadows)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #0A0032 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 60px 0 30px !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 50% 30px, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%) !important;
  margin-top: -15px;
  z-index: 10;
}

/* Footer margin top on all secondary pages (Other than Homepage) */
body.secondary-page .site-footer {
  margin-top: 70px !important;
}

/* Top 4 Contact Info Bar */
.footer-top-info-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-info-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background-color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.footer-info-text h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.footer-info-text a,
.footer-info-text span {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.footer-info-text a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
}

/* Main Footer Grid */
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.footer-brand-logo-wrap {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-brand-logo {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-bio-p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-yellow-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-yellow-socials a {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background-color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.footer-yellow-socials a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.footer-col-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.footer-plain-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-plain-links a {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-plain-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-newsletter-p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.footer-newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #000000 !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem !important;
  font-size: 0.84rem !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.footer-newsletter-input::placeholder {
  color: #888888 !important;
}

.footer-newsletter-btn {
  background: #0A0032 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  transition: background 0.2s ease !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.footer-newsletter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
}

/* Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom-flex {
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (Tablets & Mobile)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1050px) {
  .courses-grid-ref,
  .staff-grid-ref,
  .pricing-grid-ref {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .pricing-card-ref.highlighted {
    transform: none;
  }
  .footer-grid,
  .footer-top-info-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 650px) {
  .footer-top-info-bar,
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-cta-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .feature-cards-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: none;
  }
  .f-card,
  .f-card-navy,
  .f-card-gold,
  .f-card-image {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    min-height: 280px !important;
  }
  .feature-cards-section {
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .main-nav,
  .header-phone-display {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-toggle-btn {
    display: block;
  }
  .top-bar-right {
    display: none;
  }
  .welcome-grid,
  .training-team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .welcome-accent-box {
    display: none;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .blog-grid-ref {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 650px) {
  .site-top-bar {
    display: none;
  }
  .site-header {
    top: 0 !important;
  }
  .feature-cards-section {
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
  }
  .courses-grid-ref,
  .staff-grid-ref,
  .pricing-grid-ref {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .blog-card-horizontal {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .blog-card-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   DEDICATED CONTACT SECTION (Clean White Background)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-section {
  padding: 100px 0 !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-details-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-detail-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.contact-icon-circle {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #0A0032;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-detail-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-detail-val {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-detail-val:hover {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.contact-form-wrap {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.06);
}

.form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #0F172A;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PAGE BANNER HEADER (For Dedicated Multi-Pages)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-header {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #000000 !important;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88)), url('../images/hero_section_image.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  padding: 160px 0 80px !important;
  text-align: center;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 30px), 50% 100%, 0 calc(100% - 30px)) !important;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.page-header-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.breadcrumbs {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
}

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

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   SECONDARY PAGES CUSTOM COMPONENT STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Image Placeholder Component */
.img-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 280px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A0032 0%, #170055 60%, #05001C 100%);
  border: 2px dashed rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.img-placeholder-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.img-placeholder-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.img-placeholder-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

/* Mission & Vision Cards */
.mission-vision-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.mv-card {
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.mv-card-navy {
  background: #0A0032;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-primary);
}

.mv-card-gold {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #0A0032;
  border-left: 4px solid #0A0032;
}

.mv-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.mv-card-navy .mv-icon {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.mv-card-gold .mv-icon {
  color: #0A0032;
}

.mv-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mv-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Timeline / Milestones */
.timeline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-top: 4px solid #0A0032;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-card:hover {
  border-top-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.timeline-year {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A0032;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.timeline-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

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

.gallery-item {
  height: 250px;
}

/* Interactive Tabs & Accordion */
.program-tabs-wrap {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.tab-buttons {
  display: flex;
  background: #0A0032;
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.tab-btn {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.75rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.tab-btn:hover,
.tab-btn.active {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  border-bottom-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.tab-pane {
  display: none;
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

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

.tab-content-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Program Comparison Table */
.comp-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.comp-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
}

.comp-table th {
  background: #0A0032;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.comp-table td {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.comp-table tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

/* Core Differentiators (Large Icon Cards) */
.diff-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

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

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .social-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.diff-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.diff-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.08);
}

.diff-card.diff-card-blue,
.diff-card.diff-card-navy {
  background: #0A0032 !important;
  border-color: #0A0032 !important;
}

.diff-card.diff-card-blue:hover,
.diff-card.diff-card-navy:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.35);
}

.diff-card.diff-card-blue .diff-icon-wrap,
.diff-card.diff-card-navy .diff-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  color: #0A0032 !important;
}

.diff-card.diff-card-blue .diff-title,
.diff-card.diff-card-navy .diff-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.diff-card.diff-card-blue .diff-desc,
.diff-card.diff-card-navy .diff-desc {
  color: #E2E8F0 !important;
}

.diff-card.diff-card-gold {
  background: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
}

.diff-card.diff-card-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35) !important;
}

.diff-card.diff-card-gold .diff-icon-wrap {
  background: #0A0032 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.diff-card.diff-card-gold .diff-title {
  color: #0A0032 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.diff-card.diff-card-gold .diff-desc,
.diff-card.diff-card-gold .diff-desc a,
.diff-card.diff-card-gold a,
.diff-card.diff-card-gold span {
  color: #0A0032 !important;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.diff-icon-wrap {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  background: #0A0032;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.diff-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A0032;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.diff-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Circular & Progress Stats */
.progress-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.progress-stat-card {
  background: #0A0032;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--gold-primary);
}

.stat-circle-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.stat-circle-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Testimonials Cards */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 90px 0 !important;
  background-color: #F8FAFC !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

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

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   TESTIMONIALS SLIDER / CAROUSEL
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonial-slider-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.testimonial-slider-track-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 8px 0 16px 0;
}

.testimonial-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.testimonial-slider-track .testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 4rem) / 3);
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-slider-track .testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.1);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .testimonial-slider-track .testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 2rem) / 2);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 650px) {
  .testimonial-slider-track {
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .testimonial-slider-track .testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }
}

.testimonial-slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-nav-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #0A0032;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.testimonial-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #0A0032;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.testimonial-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.testimonial-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #CBD5E1;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0;
}

.testimonial-dot.active {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  width: 26px;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.testi-stars {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testi-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.testi-user {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.testi-avatar-placeholder {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  background: #0A0032;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.testi-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A0032;
}

.testi-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Us vs Others Comparison Section */
.vs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.vs-card-others {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

.vs-card-us {
  background: #0A0032;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

.vs-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vs-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.vs-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Admission Step Cards */
.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.step-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.08);
}

.step-card.step-card-gold {
  background: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
}

.step-card.step-card-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.step-card.step-card-gold .step-num-badge {
  background: #0A0032 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.step-card.step-card-gold .step-title {
  color: #0A0032 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.step-card.step-card-gold .step-desc {
  color: #0A0032 !important;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.step-num-badge {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: #0A0032;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A0032;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Accordion Component (Eligibility & FAQs) */
.accordion-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.accordion-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.accordion-header {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A0032;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  user-select: none;
}

.accordion-icon {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.accordion-body {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  display: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.05);
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-body {
  display: block;
}

/* Map Container */
.map-container {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  background: #0A0032;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.map-container iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PILLARS OF EXCELLENCE (About Us)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-primary);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.65rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.08);
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: #0A0032;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A0032;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.pillar-card.pillar-card-gold {
  background: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  border-top: 3px solid #0A0032 !important;
}

.pillar-card.pillar-card-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35) !important;
}

.pillar-card.pillar-card-gold .pillar-icon-box {
  background: #0A0032 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.pillar-card.pillar-card-gold .pillar-title {
  color: #0A0032 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.pillar-card.pillar-card-gold .pillar-desc {
  color: #0A0032 !important;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FACILITIES SHOWCASE (About Us)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.facilities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.facility-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.facility-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.08);
}

.facility-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0A0032;
}

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

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

.facility-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: #0A0032;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.facility-body {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.facility-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A0032;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.facility-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   INDUSTRY PARTNERS / PLACEMENT LOGOS (About Us)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.partners-section {
  padding: 75px 0;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.partners-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.partner-logo-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 90px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.partner-logo-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.06);
}

.partner-logo-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 48px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for secondary component grids */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .mission-vision-grid,
  .vs-grid,
  .tab-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .timeline-grid,
  .diff-card-grid,
  .progress-stats-grid,
  .steps-grid,
  .pillars-grid,
  .facilities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .partners-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .testimonials-grid,
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 650px) {
  .timeline-grid,
  .diff-card-grid,
  .progress-stats-grid,
  .steps-grid,
  .pillars-grid,
  .facilities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .partners-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .testimonials-grid,
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .tab-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   MINIMALIST PROGRAMS SHOWCASE (Clean, Neat & Spacious 2x2 Grid)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.program-grid-minimal {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.75rem;
}

.program-card-clean {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.program-card-clean:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.08);
  border-top-color: #0A0032;
}

.program-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 290px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0A0032;
}

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

.program-card-clean:hover .program-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.program-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: #0A0032;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-primary);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.program-card-badge i {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.program-card-body {
  padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.program-card-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.program-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0A0032;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.program-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.program-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
}

.program-card-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.program-card-meta-item i {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.program-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .program-grid-minimal {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }
  .program-card-media {
    height: 250px;
  }
  .program-card-body {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 2rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PROGRAM INCLUSIONS (What Every Student Receives)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.inclusions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.inclusion-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-primary);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.inclusion-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.06);
  border-top-color: #0A0032;
}

.inclusion-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: #0A0032;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.inclusion-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A0032;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.inclusion-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.inclusion-card.inclusion-card-gold {
  background: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  border-top: 3px solid #0A0032 !important;
}

.inclusion-card.inclusion-card-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35) !important;
}

.inclusion-card.inclusion-card-gold .inclusion-icon-wrap {
  background: #0A0032 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.inclusion-card.inclusion-card-gold .inclusion-title {
  color: #0A0032 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.inclusion-card.inclusion-card-gold .inclusion-desc {
  color: #0A0032 !important;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   BATCH SCHEDULES (Flexible Timings)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.schedules-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.schedule-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-top: 3px solid #CBD5E1;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.schedule-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.08);
  border-top-color: #0A0032;
}

.schedule-card.featured {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold-primary);
}

.schedule-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.schedule-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0A0032;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.schedule-time-box {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  border-left: 4px solid #0A0032;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  margin: 1.15rem 0 1.35rem;
}

.schedule-time-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0A0032;
  display: block;
}

.schedule-days-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #0A0032;
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-top: 3px;
  display: block;
}

.schedule-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.schedule-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A0032;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, gap 0.2s ease;
}

.schedule-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  gap: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .inclusions-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .schedules-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

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

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   ZERO BORDER RADIUS ENFORCEMENT RULE (Global Rule)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after,
.btn, .btn-hero-blue, .btn-hero-outline, .btn-primary, .btn-gold, .btn-outline-navy, .btn-sm,
.f-card, .f-card-navy, .f-card-image, .f-card-gold, .feature-cards-grid,
.welcome-accent-box, .welcome-photo, .stat-box, .course-card-ref, .course-badge-icon,
.montage-main-img, .montage-inset-img, .staff-card-ref, .staff-photo, .staff-social-btn,
.pricing-card-ref, .footer-soc-link, .contact-detail-card, .contact-form-wrap, .form-input,
.dropdown-menu, .mobile-toggle-btn, .mobile-drawer, button, input, select, textarea,
.img-placeholder, .mv-card, .timeline-card, .gallery-item, .program-tabs-wrap, .comp-table-wrap,
.diff-card, .progress-stat-card, .testimonial-card, .vs-card-others, .vs-card-us, .step-card,
.pillar-card, .facility-card, .partner-logo-item, .why-feature-card,
.program-card-clean, .program-card-media, .program-card-img, .program-card-badge,
.inclusion-card, .inclusion-icon-wrap, .schedule-card, .schedule-time-box,
.highlight-stat-card,
.accordion-item, .map-container {
  border-radius: 0 !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   GLOBAL HOVER TOGGLE-UP ANIMATION FOR ALL BOXES & CARDS ACROSS WEBSITE
   "same hover effect we take cursor the box toggle up alittle it simple yet good"
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.diff-card,
.f-card,
.course-card-ref,
.staff-card-ref,
.mv-card,
.timeline-card,
.progress-stat-card,
.testimonial-card,
.vs-card-others,
.vs-card-us,
.step-card,
.pillar-card,
.facility-card,
.why-feature-card,
.program-card-clean,
.inclusion-card,
.schedule-card,
.highlight-stat-card {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.diff-card:hover,
.f-card:hover,
.course-card-ref:hover,
.staff-card-ref:hover,
.mv-card:hover,
.timeline-card:hover,
.progress-stat-card:hover,
.testimonial-card:hover,
.vs-card-others:hover,
.vs-card-us:hover,
.step-card:hover,
.pillar-card:hover,
.facility-card:hover,
.why-feature-card:hover,
.program-card-clean:hover,
.inclusion-card:hover,
.schedule-card:hover,
.highlight-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.1) !important;
}

/* Custom shadows on hover for dark navy / gold card variants */
.diff-card.diff-card-blue:hover,
.diff-card.diff-card-navy:hover,
.f-card-navy:hover,
.mv-card-navy:hover,
.vs-card-us:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(10, 0, 50, 0.35) !important;
}

.step-card.step-card-gold:hover,
.f-card-gold:hover,
.mv-card-gold:hover,
.why-feature-card.gold:hover,
.why-feature-card.highlighted-gold:hover,
.diff-card.diff-card-gold:hover,
.pillar-card.pillar-card-gold:hover,
.inclusion-card.inclusion-card-gold:hover,
.highlight-stat-card.gold:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35) !important;
}

/* Dedicated Highlight Stat Cards (Why Choose Us) */
.highlight-stat-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-primary);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.highlight-stat-card.gold {
  background: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  border-top: 3px solid #0A0032 !important;
}

.highlight-stat-card.gold .stat-num-val,
.highlight-stat-card.gold .stat-heading-val,
.highlight-stat-card.gold .stat-desc-val {
  color: #0A0032 !important;
}




/* Gold border variant for Mission & Vision cards */
.mv-card-gold {
  background-color: #fff !important;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold-primary);
  /* Preserve existing card padding and layout from .mv-card */
}

/* Disable hover effects for mission/vision cards */
.mv-card:hover,
.mv-card-gold:hover {
  transform: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
}

/* Ensure icons have gold background */
.mv-icon {
  background: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

/* Gold background for selected step cards */
.step-card-gold {
  background: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

/* =========================================================================
   COMING SOON PLACEHOLDER SECTION (THEME MATCHED: NAVY #0A0032 & GOLD #D4AF37)
   ========================================================================= */
.cs-placeholder-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #0A0032;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(22, 11, 90, 0.85) 0%, #0A0032 60%, #05001C 100%);
  padding: 85px 20px 115px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.cs-bg-effects {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cs-radial-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 650px;
  height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 0%, rgba(10, 0, 50, 0) 70%);
  filter: blur(40px);
}

.cs-radar-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 25%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cs-ring-1 { width: 450px; height: 450px; }
.cs-ring-2 { width: 780px; height: 780px; border-style: dotted; }

/* Flight Animation SVG Container */
.cs-flight-anim-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
}

.cs-flight-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Pulsing golden stars */
@keyframes csStarPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.35; transform: scale(0.85); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.25); }
}

.cs-star.s-1 { animation: csStarPulse 3s infinite ease-in-out; }
.cs-star.s-2 { animation: csStarPulse 2.4s infinite ease-in-out 0.5s; }
.cs-star.s-3 { animation: csStarPulse 3.5s infinite ease-in-out 1s; }
.cs-star.s-4 { animation: csStarPulse 2.8s infinite ease-in-out 1.5s; }
.cs-star.s-5 { animation: csStarPulse 3.2s infinite ease-in-out 0.7s; }

/* Airplane gliding across looping keyframe */
@keyframes csGlideAcross {
  0% {
    transform: translate(20px, 120px) rotate(-16deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  6% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  35% {
    transform: translate(190px, 42px) rotate(8deg);
  }
  65% {
    transform: translate(350px, 82px) rotate(-10deg);
  }
  94% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(575px, 42px) rotate(-8deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.cs-gliding-plane {
  animation: csGlideAcross 8s infinite cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  transform-origin: center;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.75));
}

/* Status Badge */
.cs-status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 7px 20px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.38);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Title */
.cs-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

/* Gold Divider */
.cs-gold-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  max-width: 240px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.cs-gold-divider .cs-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-primary), transparent);
}

/* Description text */
.cs-description {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  color: #E2E8F0 !important;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Button Group */
.cs-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.btn-cs-gold {
  background: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  color: #0A0032 !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 14px 34px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary) !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-cs-gold:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #0A0032 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-cs-outline {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-cs-outline:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #0A0032 !important;
  border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Info Notice Card */
.cs-info-card {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cs-info-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.cs-info-item i {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.cs-info-sep {
  color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cs-placeholder-section {
    padding: 60px 16px 85px;
  }
  .cs-btn-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .btn-cs-gold, .btn-cs-outline {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .cs-info-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .cs-info-sep {
    display: none;
  }
  .cs-radar-ring {
    display: none;
  }
  .cs-flight-anim-wrap {
    max-width: 320px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
}