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

:root {
    --primary-blue: #004a8f;
    --secondary-blue: #003366;
    --accent-gold: #ffcc00;
    --accent-pink: #d81b60;
    --accent-green: #25d366;
    --bg-cream: #fffaf5;
    --text-dark: #1a1a1a;
    --text-light: #ffffff;
    --gray-light: #f8f9fa;
    --transition-smooth: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --transition-bounce: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    --shadow-premium: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 74, 143, 0.1);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 20px rgba(216, 27, 96, 0.2);
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    --glass-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(31, 38, 135, 0.1);
    --neon-glow: 0 0 15px rgba(216, 27, 96, 0.4);
}

/* Custom Cursor */
.custom-cursor {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--accent-pink);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 200000;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.cursor-follower {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-pink);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 199999;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.3s, height 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}

.cursor-follower.active {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(216, 27, 96, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--accent-pink);
}

/* Scroll Progress */
.scroll-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--accent-pink), var(--accent-gold));
    z-index: 200002;
    width: 0%;
}

/* Preloader Upgraded */
#preloader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--secondary-blue);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 10000;
}

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

.loading-bar-container {
    width: 200px;
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    margin: 20px auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.loading-bar {
    width: 0;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--accent-pink);
}

.loading-text {
    color: white;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

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

body {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background-color: var(--bg-cream);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Utilities */
.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}


/* Header Sections */
.top-bar {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 999;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

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

.top-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-right: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-info {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.contact-info span {
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.main-header {
    padding: 20px 0;
    background: white;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 999;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.main-header .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.logo-area {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.logo-area img {
    height: 70px;
}

.brand-text {
    text-align: left;
}

.brand-text h1 {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    animation: glowText 3s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes glowText {
    from { text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 74, 143, 0.1); }
    to { text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 74, 143, 0.4); }
}

.brand-text p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #666;
}

.header-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 10px;
}

.social-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.social-icons a {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-icons a:hover {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.btn-special {
    background: var(--accent-pink);
    color: white;
    padding: 10px 25px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(216, 27, 96, 0.3);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-special:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(216, 27, 96, 0.4);
}

/* Navigation */
nav {
    background: rgba(0, 74, 143, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

nav.scrolled {
    padding: 10px 0;
    background: rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.9) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
}

nav ul {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

nav ul li a {
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 15px 25px;
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    font-size: 15px;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

nav.scrolled ul li a {
    color: white;
}

nav ul li a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 6px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-pink), var(--accent-gold));
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 204, 0, 0.6);
}

nav ul li a:hover::after {
    width: 40px;
}

nav ul li a:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #fff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

nav.scrolled ul li a:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #fff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 600px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
}

#particles-js {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slider {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transform: scale(1.1); /* Over-scale for parallax */
}

.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transform: translate(var(--parallax-x, 0), var(--parallax-y, 0));
}

.hero-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: zoomSlide 10s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes zoomSlide {
    from { transform: scale(1); }
    to { transform: scale(1.1); }
}

.hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 20px;
    max-width: 1000px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(40px, 8vw, 72px);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    animation: fadeInUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 2.5s forwards;
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 24px);
    text-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    opacity: 0.8;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    animation: fadeInUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 2.7s forwards;
}

.hero-content .btn-special {
    padding: 18px 45px;
    font-size: 16px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    animation: fadeInUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 2.9s forwards;
}

/* Floating Elements */
.floating-element {
    position: absolute;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.f-1 { top: 20%; left: 10%; animation: float 6s infinite alternate ease-in-out; }
.f-2 { top: 70%; left: 80%; animation: float 8s infinite alternate-reverse ease-in-out; }
.f-3 { top: 15%; left: 85%; animation: float 7s infinite alternate ease-in-out; }

@keyframes float {
    0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-30px) rotate(15deg); }
}

.slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.dot {
    width: 30px;
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    border-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.dot.active {
    background: var(--accent-pink);
    width: 50px;
}

/* Facilities Section */
.facilities {
    padding: 70px 0;
    background: transparent;
}

.features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.feature-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    text-align: center;
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 74, 143, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--accent-pink);
}

.feature-icon-wrapper {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

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

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.feature-card h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

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

/* Swiper Global Styles */
.swiper-container, .swiper {
    padding: 50px 15px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
}

.swiper-button-next, .swiper-button-prev {
    width: 50px !important;
    height: 50px !important;
    background: white !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    color: var(--primary-blue) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.swiper-button-next:after, .swiper-button-prev:after {
    font-size: 20px !important;
}

.swiper-button-next:hover, .swiper-button-prev:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue) !important;
    color: white !important;
}

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

.section-title {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent-pink);
    animation: widthPulse 3s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes widthPulse {
    from { width: 40px; }
    to { width: 100px; }
}

/* Glassmorphism Cards */
.course-card, .leader-card, .stat-card, .news-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
}

/* Continuous Float Animation */
.floating {
    animation: floatAnim 4s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes floatAnim {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-15px); }
}

/* Courses Section Refinement */
.courses-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #fff;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.courses-filter {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.filter-btn {
    padding: 10px 25px;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.filter-btn.active, .filter-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: white;
}

.courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 35px;
}

.course-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 25px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) rotateX(5deg) rotateY(5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 74, 143, 0.15);
}

.course-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(216, 27, 96, 0.1), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    pointer-events: none;
}

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

.course-img {
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.course-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.course-card:hover .course-img img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.course-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: var(--accent-pink);
    color: white;
    padding: 6px 15px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    animation: pulseBadge 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseBadge {
    0% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(216, 27, 96, 0.7); }
    70% { transform: scale(1.05); box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(216, 27, 96, 0); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(216, 27, 96, 0); }
}

.course-badge.premium {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--secondary-blue));
}

.course-info {
    padding: 30px;
}

.category-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(0, 74, 143, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.course-info h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.course-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: #666;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.course-meta i {
    color: var(--accent-pink);
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.btn-enroll {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px;
    border: none;
    background: var(--gray-light);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.course-card:hover .btn-enroll {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: white;
}

/* Floating Buttons */
.floating-btns {
    position: fixed;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.float-btn {
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    padding: 20px 10px;
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 5px 0 0 5px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.float-admission {
    background: var(--accent-pink);
}

.float-whatsapp {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    background: var(--accent-green);
    color: white;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    z-index: 1001;
}

/* Vision & Mission Refinement */
.vision-mission {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: transparent;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.essence-title h2 {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 48px);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.essence-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.essence-image {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    height: 500px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.essence-image.reveal {
    transform: translateX(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

.essence-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.essence-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.essence-card.reveal {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.essence-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 74, 143, 0.1);
}

.essence-card i {
    font-size: 48px;
    color: var(--accent-pink);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-pink), var(--primary-blue));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.essence-card h3 {
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* News & Notice Board Section */
.news-notice-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: transparent;
}

.flex-container {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
}

.news-area {
    flex: 2;
}

.notice-area {
    flex: 1;
}

/* News & Notice Section Refinement */
.news-notice-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: transparent;
}

.news-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.news-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

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

.news-content {
    padding: 25px;
}

.notice-board {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.notice-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--secondary-blue));
    padding: 25px;
}

.notice-header h3 {
    color: white;
    margin: 0;
}

.notice-item {
    padding: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.notice-item:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 74, 143, 0.02);
}

.notice-icon {
    background: var(--gray-light);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

/* Student Creative Works */
.creative-works {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.85); /* semi-transparent secondary-blue */
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
}

.creative-works h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.creative-works p {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.creative-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.creative-item {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 15px;
}

.creative-item img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 10px;
    height: 250px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.creative-item h4 {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-top: 15px;
    font-size: 16px;
}

/* Leadership Section */
.leadership {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: transparent;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Leadership 3D Particle Background Layers */
#leadership-particles {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1; /* Back layer */
    pointer-events: auto; /* Allow interaction for parallax */
}

.leadership-glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
    z-index: 2; /* Middle layer */
    opacity: 0.6;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: slowGlowMove 15s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.leadership-glow.glow-1 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: rgba(0, 74, 143, 0.4); /* Primary blue glow */
    top: -10%;
    left: -5%;
}

.leadership-glow.glow-2 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25); /* Accent gold glow */
    bottom: -15%;
    right: -10%;
    animation-delay: -7s;
}

@keyframes slowGlowMove {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    100% { transform: translate(50px, -30px) scale(1.2); }
}

.leadership-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    margin: 40px auto 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 1300px !important;
    padding: 0 20px !important;
}

.leader-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    width: 20% !important;
    max-width: 240px !important;
    min-width: 160px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.leader-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 74, 143, 0.12);
}

.leader-img-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .leadership-grid {
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    }
    .leader-card {
        width: 45% !important;
        max-width: 300px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .leader-card {
        width: 90% !important;
        max-width: 300px !important;
    }
}

.leader-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.leader-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.leader-info {
    padding: 25px 10px 10px;
    text-align: center;
    background: transparent;
}

.leader-info h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.leader-info p {
    color: var(--accent-pink);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 13px;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Background Decorative Elements */
.bg-blobs {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: -1;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.blob {
    position: absolute;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    filter: blur(90px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: blobMove 25s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.blob-1 { top: -15%; left: -10%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 74, 143, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.blob-2 { bottom: -10%; right: -10%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(216, 27, 96, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%); animation-delay: -5s; }
.blob-3 { top: 40%; right: -20%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 204, 0, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%); animation-delay: -10s; }
.blob-4 { bottom: 20%; left: -15%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(161, 196, 253, 0.07) 0%, transparent 70%); animation-delay: -15s; }

@keyframes blobMove {
    from { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: translate(80px, 80px) scale(1.15) rotate(10deg); }
}

/* Cinematic Preloader */
#preloader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 10000;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: transparent;
}

.curtain-panel {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #000;
    transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
    z-index: 1;
}

.curtain-left {
    left: 0;
}

.curtain-right {
    right: 0;
}

.preloader-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
}

.logo-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.8);
    filter: brightness(0);
}

.preloader-logo {
    width: 180px;
    height: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
    transition: filter 0.8s ease;
}

/* Animation States */
#preloader.active .logo-wrapper {
    animation: fadeInLogo 0.8s forwards ease-out;
}

#preloader.eagle-takeoff .logo-wrapper {
    animation: eagleFly 0.8s forwards cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

#preloader.reveal .curtain-left {
    transform: translateX(-100%);
}

#preloader.reveal .curtain-right {
    transform: translateX(100%);
}

#preloader.finished {
    pointer-events: none;
    display: none;
}

/* Keyframes */
@keyframes fadeInLogo {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.8);
        filter: brightness(0);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
        filter: brightness(1);
    }
}


/* ===== Courses Section ===== */
.courses-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #fff;
}

.courses-filter {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.filter-btn {
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.filter-btn.active, .filter-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: white;
}

.courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.course-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-3d);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-3d-hover);
}

.course-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background: var(--accent-green);
    color: white;
    padding: 5px 15px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    z-index: 1;
}

.course-badge.paid {
    background: var(--accent-pink);
}

.course-img {
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.course-card:hover .course-img img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.course-info {
    padding: 25px;
}

.course-info h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.course-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #666;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.course-meta span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.btn-enroll {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-enroll:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-blue);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ===== Modals ===== */
.course-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    display: none;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 10000;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.modal-content {
    background: white;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 500px;
    position: relative;
    animation: modalFadeIn 0.3s ease-out;
}

@keyframes modalFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.close-modal {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 24px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #999;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

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

.modal-header {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    text-align: center;
}

.modal-header h2 {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 24px;
}

.modal-header p {
    color: var(--accent-pink);
    font-weight: 600;
}

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

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.form-group input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 10px;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.form-group input:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.btn-submit {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px;
    background: var(--accent-pink);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-submit:hover {
    background: #c2185b;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.qr-container {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 20px 0;
    padding: 15px;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 15px;
}

.qr-container img {
    max-width: 200px;
}

.payment-instructions {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    text-align: center;
}

.payment-instructions p {
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

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

.success-icon {
    font-size: 60px;
    color: var(--accent-green);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.btn-whatsapp {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: var(--accent-green);
    color: white;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    background: #1eb954;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-content h2 { font-size: 36px; }
    .essence-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .flex-container { flex-direction: column; }
    .courses-filter { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
}

body.loading {
    overflow: hidden;
}


/* Speakers Section */
.speakers-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
    background: transparent;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.speakers-section .section-title {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.marquee-container {
    margin-top: 50px;
    display: flex;
    overflow: hidden;
    user-select: none;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.marquee-container:hover .marquee-track {
    animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

.marquee-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

@keyframes marquee {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 20px)); }
}

.speaker-card {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 280px;
    background: #ffffff;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    border: 1px solid #e8eaf0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}


.speaker-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 74, 143, 0.2), 0 0 24px rgba(216, 27, 96, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(216, 27, 96, 0.4);
    background: #ffffff;
}

.speaker-img-wrapper {
    width: 150px;
    height: 190px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0e7ff, #fce4ec);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Speaker Gradient Backgrounds — vibrant, premium */
.speaker-grad-1 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #667eea 0%, #a1c4fd 60%, #c2e9fb 100%); }
.speaker-grad-2 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f093fb 0%, #ff9a9e 60%, #fecfef 100%); }
.speaker-grad-3 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #11998e 0%, #84fab0 60%, #8fd3f4 100%); }
.speaker-grad-4 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f7971e 0%, #ffd200 60%, #d1fdff 100%); }
.speaker-grad-5 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #7f00ff 0%, #e0c3fc 60%, #8ec5fc 100%); }

.speaker-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 12%;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Gurpreet Kaur — shift photo slightly lower */
.speaker-img-wrapper.speaker-grad-3 .speaker-img[alt="Gurpreet Kaur"] {
    object-position: center 25%;
}

/* Zoom Lovepreet Kaur's speaker image slightly */
.speaker-img[alt="Lovepreet Kaur"] {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    object-position: center 10%;
}
.speaker-card:hover .speaker-img[alt="Lovepreet Kaur"] {
    transform: scale(1.23);
}

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

.speaker-card h4 {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.speaker-card p {
    color: #888;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
}


/* Marquee Animation for Speakers */
.marquee-container {
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 30px 0;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
}

.marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: marquee 40s linear infinite;
}

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

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .speakers-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .marquee-track {
        gap: 15px;
        animation-duration: 30s;
    }
    
    .speaker-card {
        width: 180px;
        padding: 25px 15px;
    }
    
    .speaker-img-wrapper {
        width: 110px;
        height: 140px;
    }


    .speaker-card h4 {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .speaker-card p {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
    
    .marquee-container {
        mask-image: none;
        -webkit-mask-image: none;
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }
    
    .marquee-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .marquee-track {
        animation: marquee 40s linear infinite; /* Keep animation on mobile but allow swipe to override if possible */
        display: flex;
        width: max-content;
    }
    
    /* On mobile, if user touches, maybe pause it? CSS can't easily do "on touch" without JS or :active */
}


/* =============================================
   STORIES THAT INSPIRE SECTION
   ============================================= */
.stories-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
    background: transparent;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stories-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px;
    right: -120px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 74, 143, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* -- Header -- */
.stories-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 55px;
}

.stories-icon-wrap {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004a8f, #d81b60);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 74, 143, 0.3);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stories-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.stories-title span {
    color: #e55a00;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.stories-title span::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -4px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e55a00, #ffcc00);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* -- Story List & Cards -- */
.stories-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 55px;
}

.story-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.story-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}

/* -- Thumbnail -- */
.story-thumbnail {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.story-thumbnail img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

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

/* -- Play Overlay -- */
.play-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.story-card:hover .play-overlay {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
}

.play-circle {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    padding-left: 5px; /* optical centering */
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.story-card:hover .play-circle {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* -- Quote Side -- */
.story-quote {
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.big-quote {
    font-size: 96px;
    line-height: 0.55;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    opacity: 0.75;
    display: block;
}

.story-quote p {
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #444;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.story-author {
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 2px solid #eee;
}

.story-author strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.story-author span {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}


/* =============================================
   VIDEO LIGHTBOX MODAL
   ============================================= */
.video-modal {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 99999;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.video-modal.open {
    display: flex;
}

.modal-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-box {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: #000;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 820px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    animation: modalPop 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes modalPop {
    from { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 0; }
    to   { transform: scale(1);   opacity: 1; }
}

.modal-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    z-index: 10;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #222;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
    background: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.modal-video-wrap {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 ratio */
    height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.modal-video-wrap iframe,
.modal-video-wrap video {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
    display: block;
    background: #000;
}

/* Responsive for Stories */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .story-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
        padding: 20px;
    }
    .story-thumbnail {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .stories-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .big-quote {
        font-size: 70px;
    }
    .story-quote p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}


/* =============================================
   TESTIMONIALS CAROUSEL
   ============================================= */
.testimonials-wrap {
    margin-top: 70px;
    padding-top: 55px;
    border-top: 2px solid #eef0f8;
}

.testimonials-heading {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

/* Container: arrows on sides, track in middle */
.testimonials-slider-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

/* Track wrapper - clips overflow */
.testimonials-track-outer {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Track - slides horizontally */
.testimonials-track {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Individual testimonial card */
.testimonial-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 74, 143, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Quote text */
.t-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #444;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    flex: 1;
}

/* Author row */
.t-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #f0f2f8;
}

/* Circular avatar */
.t-avatar {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid #e8eaf6;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Name + badge + achievement */
.t-author-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
}

.t-author-info strong {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.t-author-info small {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #888;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* "Student" orange pill badge */
.t-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #ff6b1a;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    width: fit-content;
}

/* Prev / Next arrow buttons */
.t-arrow {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 74, 143, 0.3);
    transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.t-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--accent-pink);
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(216, 27, 96, 0.35);
}

/* Dots pagination */
.t-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.t-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: #d0d5e8;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.t-dot.active {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    transform: scale(1.35);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .testimonials-slider-container {
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .t-arrow {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .testimonials-heading {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 24px 20px 20px;
    }
}

/* Stats Section */
.stats-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: transparent;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.stat-card {
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.stat-card:nth-child(1) { background-color: rgba(255, 244, 230, 0.8); } /* Pastel Orange */
.stat-card:nth-child(2) { background-color: rgba(255, 230, 230, 0.8); } /* Pastel Pink */
.stat-card:nth-child(3) { background-color: rgba(230, 247, 255, 0.8); } /* Pastel Blue */
.stat-card:nth-child(4) { background-color: rgba(243, 230, 255, 0.8); } /* Pastel Purple */

.stat-value {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 46px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-plus {
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #555;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.stat-icon {
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.stat-card:hover .stat-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.stat-card:nth-child(1) .stat-icon { color: #f59e0b; }
.stat-card:nth-child(2) .stat-icon { color: #ec4899; }
.stat-card:nth-child(3) .stat-icon { color: #3b82f6; }
.stat-card:nth-child(4) .stat-icon { color: #8b5cf6; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stat-value { font-size: 38px; }
}

/* Social Prints Section */
.social-prints-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ig-carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.ig-carousel {
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
    padding: 20px 5px;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.ig-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none; /* Chrome/Safari */
}

.ig-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: white;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    border: none;
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    font-size: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.ig-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,74,143,0.3);
}
.ig-prev { left: -20px; }
.ig-next { right: -20px; }

.ig-card {
    min-width: 340px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 25px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.ig-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.ig-header {
    padding: 15px 20px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.ig-user-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.ig-avatar {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-pink);
}

.ig-user-info strong {
    font-size: 14px;
    display: block;
}

.ig-user-info span {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #999;
}

.ig-media {
    position: relative;
    height: 340px;
}

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

.ig-reel-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    color: white;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.ig-content {
    padding: 20px;
}

.ig-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ig-stats span {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.ig-stats i {
    font-size: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}
.ig-stats i:hover {
    color: #dc2743;
}

.ig-caption {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.ig-btn {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
}
.ig-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: white;
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
}

/* Loader */
.ig-loader {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 50px 0;
    color: #888;
}
.spinner {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 4px solid #f3f3f3;
    border-top: 4px solid #bc1888;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
@keyframes spin {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* =========================================================
   FAQ Section — Premium Redesign (No Character Illustrations)
   ========================================================= */
.faq-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f0f4ff 0%, #fafafc 50%, #fff0f6 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* --- Background mesh & glow layers --- */
.faq-mesh-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.faq-glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(110px);
    opacity: 0.55;
    animation: faqWaveGlow 20s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}
.faq-glow-1 {
    width: 65vw; height: 65vw;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,74,143,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -20%; left: -10%;
}
.faq-glow-2 {
    width: 55vw; height: 55vw;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(216,27,96,0.09) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -15%; right: -8%;
    animation-delay: -8s;
}
.faq-glow-3 {
    width: 40vw; height: 40vw;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,204,0,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: 30%; left: 35%;
    animation-delay: -15s;
}
@keyframes faqWaveGlow {
    0%   { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
    100% { transform: translate(60px,40px) scale(1.12); }
}

/* Geometric shapes */
.faq-shape { position: absolute; pointer-events: none; }
.shape-circle {
    width: 380px; height: 380px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px dashed rgba(0,74,143,0.1);
    top: -5%; right: -4%;
    animation: faqRotateSlow 55s linear infinite;
}
.shape-hexagon {
    width: 220px; height: 254px;
    background: rgba(0,74,143,0.025);
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%,100% 25%,100% 75%,50% 100%,0% 75%,0% 25%);
    bottom: 8%; left: 3%;
    animation: faqFloat 22s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}
.shape-line {
    width: 2px; height: 260px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(216,27,96,0.18), transparent);
}
.line-1 { top: 22%; left: 18%; animation: faqFloat 16s infinite alternate ease-in-out; }
.line-2 { bottom: 18%; right: 22%; animation: faqFloat 19s infinite alternate-reverse ease-in-out; }

@keyframes faqFloat {
    0%   { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-38px) rotate(5deg); }
}
@keyframes faqRotateSlow {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* --- Section header --- */
.faq-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
}
.faq-header p {
    color: #6b7280;
    font-size: 17px;
    margin-top: 12px;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.accent-text { color: var(--accent-pink); }

/* --- Two-column layout --- */
.faq-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* =========================================================
   Abstract Visual Panel (replaces character illustration)
   ========================================================= */
.faq-illustration {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 420px;
}

.faq-abstract-panel {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Orbit rings */
.faq-orbit-ring {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.faq-orbit-1 {
    width: 380px; height: 380px;
    border-color: rgba(0,74,143,0.12);
    animation: faqOrbit 30s linear infinite;
}
.faq-orbit-2 {
    width: 270px; height: 270px;
    border-color: rgba(216,27,96,0.15);
    border-style: dashed;
    animation: faqOrbit 20s linear infinite reverse;
}
.faq-orbit-3 {
    width: 165px; height: 165px;
    border-color: rgba(0,74,143,0.1);
    border-style: dotted;
    animation: faqOrbit 12s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes faqOrbit {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Central icon hub */
.faq-icon-hub {
    position: relative;
    width: 100px; height: 100px;
    z-index: 5;
}
.faq-hub-core {
    width: 100px; height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue) 0%, #1565c0 60%, #283593 100%);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 12px rgba(0,74,143,0.08),
        0 0 40px rgba(0,74,143,0.25),
        0 8px 30px rgba(0,74,143,0.3);
    animation: faqHubPulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: 5;
    position: relative;
}
.faq-hub-core i {
    font-size: 38px;
    color: #fff;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(255,255,255,0.3));
}
@keyframes faqHubPulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(0,74,143,0.08), 0 0 40px rgba(0,74,143,0.25), 0 8px 30px rgba(0,74,143,0.3); }
    50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 20px rgba(0,74,143,0.04), 0 0 60px rgba(0,74,143,0.18), 0 8px 40px rgba(0,74,143,0.2); }
}

/* Orbiting icon satellites */
.faq-orbit-icon {
    position: absolute;
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,74,143,0.14), 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform-origin: center center;
}
.faq-orbit-icon i { font-size: 16px; color: var(--primary-blue); }

/* Position each icon on the 270px orbit radius = 135px */
.faq-oi-1 { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(0deg)   translateX(135px) rotate(0deg);   animation: faqSatellite1 20s linear infinite; }
.faq-oi-2 { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(60deg)  translateX(135px) rotate(-60deg); animation: faqSatellite2 20s linear infinite; }
.faq-oi-3 { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(120deg) translateX(135px) rotate(-120deg); animation: faqSatellite3 20s linear infinite; }
.faq-oi-4 { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(180deg) translateX(135px) rotate(-180deg); animation: faqSatellite4 20s linear infinite; }
.faq-oi-5 { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(240deg) translateX(135px) rotate(-240deg); animation: faqSatellite5 20s linear infinite; }
.faq-oi-6 { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(300deg) translateX(135px) rotate(-300deg); animation: faqSatellite6 20s linear infinite; }

@keyframes faqSatellite1 { to { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(360deg)   translateX(135px) rotate(-360deg); } }
@keyframes faqSatellite2 { to { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(420deg)  translateX(135px) rotate(-420deg); } }
@keyframes faqSatellite3 { to { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(480deg) translateX(135px) rotate(-480deg); } }
@keyframes faqSatellite4 { to { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(540deg) translateX(135px) rotate(-540deg); } }
@keyframes faqSatellite5 { to { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(600deg) translateX(135px) rotate(-600deg); } }
@keyframes faqSatellite6 { to { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(660deg) translateX(135px) rotate(-660deg); } }

.faq-orbit-icon:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(216,27,96,0.22);
    z-index: 10;
}
.faq-orbit-icon:hover i { color: var(--accent-pink); }

/* Floating stat cards */
.faq-stat-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,74,143,0.1), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    z-index: 6;
    animation: faqCardFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    min-width: 90px;
}
.faq-stat-1 { top: 10px;  left: -10px; animation-delay: 0s; }
.faq-stat-2 { bottom: 20px; left: 0px;  animation-delay: 1.3s; }
.faq-stat-3 { top: 30px;   right: -8px; animation-delay: 0.7s; }
@keyframes faqCardFloat {
    0%   { transform: translateY(0px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}
.faq-stat-num {
    font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--accent-pink));
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text; line-height: 1.1;
}
.faq-stat-lbl {
    font-size: 11px; color: #6b7280; font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 3px; white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Decorative dot grid */
.faq-dots-grid {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; right: 0;
    width: 140px; height: 140px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,74,143,0.18) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
    background-size: 18px 18px;
    opacity: 0.6;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Flowing gradient lines */
.faq-flow-line {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 100px;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.35;
}
.faq-fl-1 {
    width: 4px; height: 120px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--accent-pink), transparent);
    top: 20px; right: 50px;
    animation: faqFlowPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.faq-fl-2 {
    width: 120px; height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--primary-blue), transparent);
    bottom: 40px; left: 30px;
    animation: faqFlowPulse 3.8s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
}
@keyframes faqFlowPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.25; transform: scaleY(1); }
    50%       { opacity: 0.55; transform: scaleY(1.15); }
}

/* =========================================================
   FAQ Accordion — enhanced
   ========================================================= */
.faq-accordion {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.faq-item {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,74,143,0.04), 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.faq-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary-blue), var(--accent-pink));
    border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-item:hover::before,
.faq-item.active::before { opacity: 1; }

.faq-item:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,74,143,0.1), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    border-color: rgba(0,74,143,0.12);
}

.faq-item.active {
    border-color: rgba(0,74,143,0.18);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,74,143,0.1), 0 2px 8px rgba(216,27,96,0.06);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
}

.faq-question {
    padding: 22px 28px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
    gap: 16px;
}

.faq-question h3 {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    flex: 1;
    margin: 0;
}

.faq-toggle {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f0fe 0%, #f3e5f5 100%);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,74,143,0.1);
}
.faq-toggle i {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
    font-size: 13px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-toggle {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue) 0%, var(--accent-pink) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(216,27,96,0.25);
}
.faq-item.active .faq-toggle i {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), opacity 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    max-height: 500px;
    opacity: 1;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,74,143,0.06);
}
.faq-answer p {
    padding: 20px 28px 24px 28px;
    color: #4b5563;
    line-height: 1.85;
    font-size: 15.5px;
}

/* =========================================================
   Responsive
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .faq-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }
    .faq-illustration {
        order: 2;
        min-height: 340px;
    }
    .faq-abstract-panel {
        max-width: 340px;
        height: 340px;
    }
    .faq-orbit-1 { width: 310px; height: 310px; }
    .faq-orbit-2 { width: 220px; height: 220px; }
    .faq-orbit-3 { width: 135px; height: 135px; }
    .faq-hub-core { width: 80px; height: 80px; }
    .faq-hub-core i { font-size: 30px; }
    .faq-oi-1,.faq-oi-2,.faq-oi-3,.faq-oi-4,.faq-oi-5,.faq-oi-6 {
        width: 38px; height: 38px;
    }
    .faq-oi-1 { animation: faqSat1Sm 20s linear infinite; }
    .faq-oi-2 { animation: faqSat2Sm 20s linear infinite; }
    .faq-oi-3 { animation: faqSat3Sm 20s linear infinite; }
    .faq-oi-4 { animation: faqSat4Sm 20s linear infinite; }
    .faq-oi-5 { animation: faqSat5Sm 20s linear infinite; }
    .faq-oi-6 { animation: faqSat6Sm 20s linear infinite; }
    @keyframes faqSat1Sm { to { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(360deg)   translateX(110px) rotate(-360deg); } }
    @keyframes faqSat2Sm { to { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(420deg)  translateX(110px) rotate(-420deg); } }
    @keyframes faqSat3Sm { to { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(480deg) translateX(110px) rotate(-480deg); } }
    @keyframes faqSat4Sm { to { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(540deg) translateX(110px) rotate(-540deg); } }
    @keyframes faqSat5Sm { to { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(600deg) translateX(110px) rotate(-600deg); } }
    @keyframes faqSat6Sm { to { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(660deg) translateX(110px) rotate(-660deg); } }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .faq-section { padding: 80px 0; }
    .faq-abstract-panel { max-width: 280px; height: 280px; }
    .faq-orbit-1 { width: 256px; height: 256px; }
    .faq-orbit-2 { width: 182px; height: 182px; }
    .faq-orbit-3 { width: 112px; height: 112px; }
    .faq-stat-card { display: none; }
    .faq-question { padding: 18px 20px; }
    .faq-answer p { padding: 16px 20px 20px; }
}


/* Flip Cards (Vision/Mission) */
.essence-card-container {
    perspective: 1000px;
    height: 400px;
    width: 100%;
}

.essence-card-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.essence-card-container:hover .essence-card-inner {
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.essence-card-front, .essence-card-back {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    background: white;
}

.essence-card-back {
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: white;
}

/* Shimmer/Shine Effect for Buttons */
.btn-special {
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.btn-special::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -60%;
    width: 20%;
    height: 200%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transform: rotate(30deg);
    transition: none;
    animation: shimmer 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmer {
    0% { left: -60%; }
    100% { left: 150%; }
}

/* Animated Divider */
.custom-shape-divider-bottom-1683537233 {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    line-height: 0;
    margin-top: -60px;
}

.custom-shape-divider-bottom-1683537233 svg {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: calc(100% + 1.3px);
    height: 60px;
}

.custom-shape-divider-bottom-1683537233 .shape-fill {
    fill: #fffaf5; /* Same as bg-cream */
}

/* Social Glow Effects */
.social-icons a[href*="facebook"]:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 20px #3b5998; background: #3b5998 !important; }
.social-icons a[href*="instagram"]:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 20px #e1306c; background: #e1306c !important; }
.social-icons a[href*="twitter"]:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 20px #1da1f2; background: #1da1f2 !important; }
.social-icons a[href*="youtube"]:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 20px #ff0000; background: #ff0000 !important; }
.social-icons a[href*="linkedin"]:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 20px #0077b5; background: #0077b5 !important; }

/* 3D Speaker Perspective */
.marquee-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.speaker-card {
    transition: transform 0.5s ease !important;
}

.speaker-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotateY(10deg) !important;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Leadership Section Styles */
.leadership {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}

.leadership .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.leadership-swiper {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.leadership .swiper-button-next { right: -10px; }
.leadership .swiper-button-prev { left: -10px; }

@media (max-width: 1240px) {
    .leadership .swiper-button-next { right: 10px; }
    .leadership .swiper-button-prev { left: 10px; }
}

/* Cinematic Preloader */
#cinematic-preloader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    z-index: 999999;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Hide header elements while preloader is active */
body.loading .top-bar,
body.loading .main-header,
body.loading .scroll-progress,
body.loading .custom-cursor,
body.loading .cursor-follower {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
}

.curtain {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 50vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #030303 0%, #0e0e0e 50%, #030303 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: auto; /* blocks clicks during animation */
    will-change: transform;
}

.curtain-left {
    left: 0;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
    box-shadow: 25px 0 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
}

.curtain-right {
    right: 0;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
    box-shadow: -25px 0 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
}

.preloader-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 25px;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 90%;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.logo-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    will-change: transform, filter, opacity;
}

.preloader-logo {
    position: relative;
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(0, 74, 143, 0.6));
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0);
    z-index: 5;
    will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
}

/* Anime Energy Ring Background */
.anime-energy-ring {
    position: absolute;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px double rgba(0, 74, 143, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 74, 143, 0.8), inset 0 0 30px rgba(216, 27, 96, 0.8);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.5);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
    animation: energySpin 4s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes energySpin {
    0% { transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); filter: hue-rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: scale(1) rotate(360deg); filter: hue-rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Anime Light Streak Overlay */
.anime-light-streak {
    position: absolute;
    width: 300px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), transparent);
    transform: rotate(-35deg) translate(-200px, -200px);
    z-index: 10;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.preloader-typography {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.preloader-title {
    font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 54px);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin: 0;
    color: #fff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #E0E0E0 50%, #BDBDBD 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.preloader-subtitle {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(12px, 1.8vw, 15px);
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 0.38em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #D4AF37;
    margin: 0;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.preloader-tagline {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(10px, 1.3vw, 12px);
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.45em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #777;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Page content wrapper during intro animation */
#website-content {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.96);
    filter: blur(8px);
    transform-origin: center center;
    background-color: var(--bg-cream);
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(0, 74, 143, 0.05) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
}

.hero {
    animation: heroRevealZoom 2.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes heroRevealZoom {
    0% { transform: scale(1.08); filter: brightness(0.8); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); filter: brightness(1); }
}

/* Info Modal Styles */
.info-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    z-index: 300000;
    display: none;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.info-modal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.info-modal-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.info-modal-box {
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 600px;
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    z-index: 300001;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.95);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.info-modal.active .info-modal-box {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.info-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background: #f1f3f9;
    border: none;
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #555;
    transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}

.info-modal-close:hover {
    background: var(--accent-pink);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Upgraded Modern Footer styling */
.premium-footer {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-blue) 0%, var(--primary-blue) 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 80px 0 30px;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle background decor */
.premium-footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    left: -50px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(216, 27, 96, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.premium-footer::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 204, 0, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1.2fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.footer-brand img {
    height: 60px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.2));
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--transition-bounce);
}

.footer-brand img:hover {
    transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1.1);
}

.footer-brand h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, var(--accent-gold) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.footer-col p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-socials a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
    font-size: 16px;
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
    background: var(--accent-pink);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(216, 27, 96, 0.4);
    border-color: var(--accent-pink);
}

.footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 35px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--accent-pink);
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-links li a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.footer-links li a i {
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links li a:hover {
    color: white;
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-links li a:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
    color: var(--accent-pink);
}

.footer-contact {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 15px;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-contact-item a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-contact-item a:hover {
    color: white;
}

.footer-newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.newsletter-input-group {
    display: flex;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 4px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.newsletter-input-group:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--accent-pink);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(216, 27, 96, 0.2);
}

.newsletter-input-group input {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    color: white;
    font-size: 14px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.newsletter-input-group input:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.newsletter-input-group input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.newsletter-btn {
    background: var(--accent-pink);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.newsletter-btn:hover {
    background: white;
    color: var(--accent-pink);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.footer-badge {
    align-self: flex-start;
    background: rgba(255, 204, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 204, 0, 0.3);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    padding: 6px 15px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.footer-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15), transparent);
    margin: 40px 0 30px;
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: white;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .premium-footer {
        padding: 60px 0 30px;
    }
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   3D BACKGROUND EXPERIENCES
   ========================================= */

/* 1. Testimonials - Floating Glass Environment */
.testimonials-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #fdfdfd;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.glass-bg-environment {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.glass-panel {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.panel-1 {
    width: 600px; height: 400px;
    top: -10%; left: -5%;
    transform: rotateX(20deg) rotateY(15deg) rotateZ(-5deg);
    animation: floatGlass 15s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.panel-2 {
    width: 500px; height: 500px;
    bottom: -20%; right: -10%;
    transform: rotateX(-15deg) rotateY(-20deg) rotateZ(10deg);
    animation: floatGlass 18s infinite alternate-reverse ease-in-out;
}

.panel-3 {
    width: 300px; height: 200px;
    top: 30%; right: 15%;
    transform: rotateX(10deg) rotateY(-10deg) rotateZ(5deg);
    animation: floatGlass 12s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

@keyframes floatGlass {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotateX(20deg) rotateY(15deg) scale(1); }
    100% { transform: translate(30px, -40px) rotateX(25deg) rotateY(5deg) scale(1.05); }
}

.glass-glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.glass-glow.glow-1 {
    width: 60vw; height: 60vw;
    background: var(--accent-pink);
    top: -10%; right: -10%;
}

.glass-glow.glow-2 {
    width: 50vw; height: 50vw;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    bottom: -10%; left: -5%;
}

/* 2. Stories That Inspire - Journey Path Environment */
.journey-bg-environment {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.journey-path-svg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    opacity: 0.2;
}

.journey-path-line {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--primary-blue);
    stroke-width: 0.5;
    stroke-dasharray: 10 15;
    animation: dashMove 30s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes dashMove {
    from { stroke-dashoffset: 1000; }
    to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

.journey-milestone {
    position: absolute;
    width: 15px; height: 15px;
    background: white;
    border: 3px solid var(--accent-pink);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(216, 27, 96, 0.4);
    animation: pulseMilestone 4s infinite alternate;
}

.milestone-1 { top: 20%; left: 25%; }
.milestone-2 { top: 50%; left: 50%; animation-delay: -1s; }
.milestone-3 { top: 80%; left: 75%; animation-delay: -2s; }

@keyframes pulseMilestone {
    0% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(216, 27, 96, 0.2); }
    100% { transform: scale(1.4); box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(216, 27, 96, 0.7); }
}

.journey-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 80vw; height: 80vw;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 74, 143, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

/* 3. News & Achievements - Holographic Information Hub */
.holographic-bg-environment {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    perspective: 800px;
    background: #f4f6fb;
}

.holo-grid {
    position: absolute;
    width: 200%; height: 200%;
    top: -50%; left: -50%;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(0, 195, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 195, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    transform: rotateX(60deg) translateY(-100px);
    animation: gridMove 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes gridMove {
    0% { transform: rotateX(60deg) translateY(0); }
    100% { transform: rotateX(60deg) translateY(50px); }
}

.holo-scanline {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%; height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(0, 195, 255, 0.4), transparent);
    animation: scanLine 8s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes scanLine {
    0% { top: -10%; opacity: 0; }
    10% { opacity: 1; }
    90% { opacity: 1; }
    100% { top: 110%; opacity: 0; }
}

.holo-panel {
    position: absolute;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 195, 255, 0.05) 0%, rgba(0, 74, 143, 0.02) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 195, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 15px;
}

.holo-panel.panel-left {
    width: 300px; height: 400px;
    left: -5%; top: 20%;
    transform: rotateY(30deg);
    animation: holoHover 10s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.holo-panel.panel-right {
    width: 400px; height: 250px;
    right: -10%; bottom: 10%;
    transform: rotateY(-20deg);
    animation: holoHover 12s infinite alternate-reverse ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes holoHover {
    0% { transform: translateY(0) rotateY(30deg); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-30px) rotateY(35deg); }
}

/* 4. Esteemed Speakers - Spotlight Stage Environment */
.speakers-section {
    background: #070e20; /* Dark premium background */
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.speakers-section .section-title {
    color: white;
}

.spotlight-bg-environment {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.spotlight {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20%;
    width: 120px; height: 120%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 80%);
    filter: blur(25px);
    transform-origin: top center;
}

.beam-1 { left: 20%; animation: swingBeam 12s infinite alternate ease-in-out; }
.beam-2 { left: 50%; width: 180px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(216, 27, 96, 0.1) 0%, transparent 80%); animation: swingBeam 15s infinite alternate-reverse ease-in-out; }
.beam-3 { right: 20%; animation: swingBeam 10s infinite alternate ease-in-out; }

@keyframes swingBeam {
    0% { transform: rotate(-20deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(20deg); }
}

.stage-rings {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10%; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) rotateX(75deg);
    width: 800px; height: 800px;
}

.ring {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 195, 255, 0.1) inset, 0 0 30px rgba(0, 195, 255, 0.1);
}

.ring-1 { width: 100%; height: 100%; animation: pulseRing 4s infinite alternate; }
.ring-2 { width: 70%; height: 70%; border-color: rgba(216, 27, 96, 0.15); animation: pulseRing 5s infinite alternate-reverse; }
.ring-3 { width: 40%; height: 40%; border-color: rgba(255, 204, 0, 0.1); animation: pulseRing 3s infinite alternate; }

@keyframes pulseRing {
    0% { opacity: 0.5; box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 195, 255, 0.05) inset; }
    100% { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(0, 195, 255, 0.25) inset; }
}

.stage-floor-glow {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 40%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 74, 143, 0.4) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

/* --- DESKTOP-LIKE MOBILE EXPERIENCE OVERRIDES --- */
@media (pointer: coarse) {
    /* Hide custom cursor elements on touch devices */
    .custom-cursor,
    .cursor-follower {
        display: none !important;
        opacity: 0 !important;
        visibility: hidden !important;
        pointer-events: none !important;
    }
    
    /* Optimize performance on mobile by disabling heavy background animation loops */
    .blob, .leadership-glow, .glass-glow, .faq-glow,
    .journey-glow, .holo-grid, .spotlight,
    .glass-panel, .holo-panel, .faq-orbit-ring { 
        animation: none !important; 
    }
    .floating-element {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    /* Ensure scroll momentum on scrollable containers */
    .marquee-container, .archive-list {
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }

    /* Touch targets and accessibility */
    a, button, select, input, textarea,
    .faq-question, .dot, .t-arrow, .t-dot,
    .newsletter-btn, .float-btn, .float-whatsapp,
    .btn-special, .btn-enroll, .close-modal, .info-modal-close, .modal-close-btn {
        min-height: 44px;
        min-width: 44px;
    }

    /* Disable hover-based translations/lifts which can get stuck on touch */
    .course-card:hover, .leader-card:hover, .stat-card:hover, .news-card:hover, .speaker-card:hover {
        transform: none !important;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium) !important;
    }
    .btn-special:hover {
        transform: none !important;
    }

    /* Vision/Mission flip card override to support click/tap class toggling */
    .essence-card-container:hover .essence-card-inner {
        transform: none !important;
    }
    .essence-card-container.flipped .essence-card-inner {
        transform: rotateY(180deg) !important;
    }

    /* Adjust floating buttons spacing on touch screens */
    .float-whatsapp {
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 20px;
        padding: 14px 20px;
    }

    /* Modal size adjustments for better touch readability */
    .info-modal-box, .modal-content, .modal-box {
        max-width: 95% !important;
        padding: 30px 20px !important;
    }
}