/* ===== RESET & BASE ===== */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* ---- Custom Scrollbar (auto-hide) ---- */
html::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}
html::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: transparent;
}
html::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #8b5cf6, #facc15);
    border-radius: 4px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .4s;
}
html::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #a78bfa, #fde047);
}

/* Idle state: transparent thumb */
html.scrollbar-hidden::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: transparent;
}
html {
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: #8b5cf6 #0a0a1a;
}
html.scrollbar-hidden {
    scrollbar-color: transparent transparent;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    background: #000;
    color: #fff;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ===== HERO SECTION ===== */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 600px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* ===== CAROUSEL BACKGROUND ===== */
.carousel-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.carousel-slide-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.carousel-slide-bg.active {
    opacity: 1;
}

.carousel-slide-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    /* Ken Burns zoom animation */
    animation: kenBurns 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.carousel-slide-bg:nth-child(even) img {
    animation-direction: alternate-reverse;
    animation-delay: -5s;
}

.carousel-slide-bg:nth-child(3n) img {
    animation-name: kenBurns2;
}

@keyframes kenBurns {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1) translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1.15) translateX(-2%);
    }
}

@keyframes kenBurns2 {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1.05) translateY(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1.2) translateY(-3%);
    }
}

/* ===== DARK OVERLAYS ===== */
.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 40%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) 70%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 100%);
}

.hero-overlay::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%,
            rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.08) 0%,
            transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 30%,
            rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.06) 0%,
            transparent 50%);
}

/* Vignette */
.hero-overlay::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 100%);
}

/* ===== HERO CONTENT ===== */
.hero-content-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 3rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-text {
    animation: fadeSlideUp 1s ease-out 0.3s both;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.15), rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.05));
    border: 1px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.3);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #facc15;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.hero-badge i {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    animation: pulse-glow 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        text-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.6);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.5;
        text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.9);
    }
}

/* ── Hero Powered-by strip ── */
.hero-powered-strip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(139,92,246,.12), rgba(250,204,21,.08));
    border: 1px solid rgba(139,92,246,.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
    font-weight: 500;
    animation: hero-powered-enter 0.8s ease-out;
}
.hero-powered-new {
    padding: 0.12rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15, #f59e0b);
    color: #0a0a1a;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.hero-powered-text { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.hero-powered-sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.hero-powered-logo {
    height: 20px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: brightness(1.1);
}
@keyframes hero-powered-enter {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero-title .highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15, #f59e0b, #d97706);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 520px;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15, #f59e0b);
    color: #000;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.3);
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.5);
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ===== MINI CAROUSEL (Right Side) ===== */
.hero-carousel-showcase {
    position: relative;
    animation: fadeSlideUp 1s ease-out 0.6s both;
}

/* ===== GLOSSY APPLE/SPOTIFY CARD ===== */
.glossy-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 30%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 60%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    box-shadow:
        /* Outer depth shadows */
        0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
        0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
        0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25),
        /* Soft outer glow */
        0 0 60px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.06),
        /* Inner highlight - top edge shine */
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25),
        inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Specular highlight sheen — animated on hover */
.glossy-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(105deg,
            transparent 20%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 40%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 50%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 60%,
            transparent 80%);
    z-index: 30;
    transition: left 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.glossy-card:hover::before {
    left: 120%;
}

/* Top-edge glossy reflection strip */
.glossy-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            transparent,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5),
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7),
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5),
            transparent);
    z-index: 30;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.glossy-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow:
        0 35px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
        0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
        0 0 80px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.1),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3),
        inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.carousel-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #111;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.carousel-frame-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.carousel-frame-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.carousel-frame-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Slide info overlay */
.slide-info {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85));
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.glossy-card:hover .slide-info {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.slide-info-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
}

.slide-info-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Subtle ambient glow behind the card */
.glossy-card-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -20px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%,
            rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.08) 0%,
            rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.04) 40%,
            transparent 70%);
    z-index: -1;
    filter: blur(20px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.glossy-card:hover .glossy-card-glow {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Floating decorative elements */
.float-decoration {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(40px);
    opacity: 0.4;
    animation: floatAnim 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.float-decoration:nth-child(1) {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    background: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.3);
    top: -40px;
    right: -30px;
}

.float-decoration:nth-child(2) {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3);
    bottom: -20px;
    left: -20px;
    animation-delay: -4s;
}

@keyframes floatAnim {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px) scale(1.1);
    }
}

/* ===== CAROUSEL CONTROLS (Glossy) ===== */
.carousel-controls {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 20;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 30%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 60%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    box-shadow:
        0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
        0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
        0 0 40px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.04),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25),
        inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Specular sheen on hover */
.carousel-controls::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(105deg,
            transparent 20%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 40%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 50%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 60%,
            transparent 80%);
    z-index: 30;
    transition: left 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.carousel-controls:hover::before {
    left: 120%;
}

/* Top-edge reflection */
.carousel-controls::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 15%;
    right: 15%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            transparent,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5),
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7),
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5),
            transparent);
    z-index: 30;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.carousel-controls:hover {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
        0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
        0 0 60px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.08),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3),
        inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.carousel-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.5);
    color: #facc15;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    align-items: center;
}

.carousel-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    padding: 0;
}

.carousel-dot.active {
    width: 28px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15, #f59e0b);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.5);
}

.carousel-dot:hover:not(.active) {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* Counter */
.carousel-counter {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    min-width: 45px;
    text-align: center;
}

.carousel-counter .current {
    color: #facc15;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Progress bar */
.carousel-progress {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    z-index: 15;
}

.carousel-progress-bar {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #facc15, #f59e0b);
    width: 0%;
    transition: width 0.3s linear;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.5);
}

.carousel-progress-bar.animating {
    animation: progressFill 5s linear forwards;
}

@keyframes progressFill {
    from {
        width: 0%;
    }

    to {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ===== BOTTOM HIGHLIGHT BANNER ===== */
.hero-bottom-banner {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 6.5rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 20;
}

.banner-content {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15, #f59e0b, #d97706);
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.3);
    text-align: center;
}

.banner-content p {
    color: #000;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 1.4vw, 1.1rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.banner-content .separator {
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 0 1rem;
    opacity: 0.4;
}

/* ===== ANIMATIONS ===== */
@keyframes fadeSlideUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px);
    }

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

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-content-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        padding: 0 2rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

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

    .hero-carousel-showcase {
        max-width: 480px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .hero-bottom-banner {
        bottom: 5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-section {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 100vh;
        padding-top: 80px;
        padding-bottom: 2rem;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    /* Darken overlay for readability on mobile */
    .hero-overlay {
        background:
            linear-gradient(180deg,
                rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82) 0%,
                rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65) 35%,
                rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.60) 60%,
                rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 100%);
    }

    .hero-content-wrapper {
        padding: 0 1.25rem;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .btn-hero-primary,
    .btn-hero-secondary {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 280px;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    /* Smaller card on mobile */
    .hero-carousel-showcase {
        max-width: 360px;
    }

    .glossy-card {
        padding: 6px;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }

    .carousel-frame {
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    /* Hide thumbnail strip on mobile */
    .thumbnail-strip {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Hide floating blobs on mobile */
    .float-decoration {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Bottom banner — relative flow instead of absolute */
    .hero-bottom-banner {
        position: relative;
        bottom: auto;
        left: auto;
        right: auto;
        margin: 1rem 1.25rem 0;
        z-index: 20;
        order: 1;
    }

    .banner-content {
        padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }

    .banner-content .separator {
        display: none;
    }

    .banner-content p {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* Carousel controls — relative flow */
    .carousel-controls {
        position: relative;
        bottom: auto;
        left: auto;
        transform: none;
        margin: 1rem auto 0;
        width: fit-content;
        padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
        gap: 0.5rem;
        order: 2;
    }

    .carousel-controls:hover {
        transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    /* Progress bar — relative flow at bottom */
    .carousel-progress {
        position: relative;
        order: 3;
        margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }

    /* Hide pause/play on mobile */
    .pause-play-btn {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-section {
        padding-top: 70px;
    }

    .hero-content-wrapper {
        padding: 0 1rem;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .carousel-frame {
        border-radius: 14px;
    }

    .carousel-frame::before {
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .hero-badge {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    }

    .hero-powered-strip {
        gap: 0.35rem;
        padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }
    .hero-powered-logo { height: 16px; }

    .hero-carousel-showcase {
        max-width: 300px;
    }

    .hero-bottom-banner {
        margin: 0.75rem 0.75rem 0;
    }

    .banner-content p {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }
}

/* ===== THUMBNAIL STRIP ===== */
.thumbnail-strip {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.thumbnail-item {
    width: 56px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.thumbnail-item.active {
    border-color: #facc15;
    opacity: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.4);
}

.thumbnail-item:hover:not(.active) {
    opacity: 0.8;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.thumbnail-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* ===== PAUSE / PLAY BUTTON ===== */
.pause-play-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 20;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pause-play-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.5);
    color: #facc15;
}

/* ===== ABOUT SECTION ===== */
.about-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

/* ===== ANIMATED MESH GRADIENT BACKGROUND ===== */
.about-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 20%, rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 80%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0a0a 0%, #111118 40%, #0d0d15 70%, #0a0a0a 100%);
}

.about-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.3;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.about-orb--1 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.15);
    top: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    animation: orbFloat1 15s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.about-orb--2 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12);
    bottom: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    animation: orbFloat2 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.about-orb--3 {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    animation: orbFloat3 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes orbFloat1 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    33% { transform: translate(60px, 40px) scale(1.1); }
    66% { transform: translate(-30px, 60px) scale(0.95); }
}

@keyframes orbFloat2 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    33% { transform: translate(-50px, -40px) scale(1.1); }
    66% { transform: translate(40px, -60px) scale(0.9); }
}

@keyframes orbFloat3 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); opacity: 0.3; }
    50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.3); opacity: 0.15; }
}

.about-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0.03;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: 200px 200px;
}

.about-grid-lines {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.04;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 80px 80px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 70%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 70%);
}

/* ===== ABOUT CONTENT WRAPPER ===== */
.about-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 3rem;
}

/* ===== ABOUT SECTION HEADER ===== */
.about-section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.about-section-header .section-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.12), rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.04));
    border: 1px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.25);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.3rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #facc15;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.about-section-header .section-eyebrow i {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    animation: dotPulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes dotPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.3; }
}

.about-section-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.about-section-header h2 .text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15, #f59e0b, #d97706);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.about-section-header .section-desc {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-section-header .header-line {
    width: 80px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #facc15, #8b5cf6);
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-section-header .header-line::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    animation: lineShimmer 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes lineShimmer {
    0% { left: -100%; }
    100% { left: 200%; }
}

/* ===== ABOUT MAIN CONTENT GRID ===== */
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

/* ===== ABOUT LEFT: IMAGE SHOWCASE ===== */
.about-image-showcase {
    position: relative;
}

.about-image-main {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 30%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 60%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    padding: 8px;
    box-shadow:
        0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
        0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
        inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.about-image-main:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow:
        0 35px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
        0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 60px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.08),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25),
        inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.about-image-main::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(105deg,
        transparent 20%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 40%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 50%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 60%,
        transparent 80%);
    z-index: 30;
    transition: left 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-image-main:hover::before {
    left: 120%;
}

.about-image-main::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
    z-index: 30;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-image-main img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: block;
}

.about-exp-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    right: -20px;
    z-index: 20;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg,
        rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.95),
        rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.95));
    box-shadow:
        0 15px 40px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.35),
        0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
        inset 0 2px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    animation: badgeBounce 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.about-exp-badge .exp-number {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #000;
    line-height: 1;
}

.about-exp-badge .exp-label {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

@keyframes badgeBounce {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

.about-cert-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: -15px;
    z-index: 20;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg,
        rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.9),
        rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.9));
    padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 30px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3),
        0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    animation: badgeFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.about-cert-badge i {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #facc15;
}

.about-cert-badge span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

@keyframes badgeFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
    25% { transform: translate(3px, -5px) rotate(1deg); }
    50% { transform: translate(0, -8px) rotate(0deg); }
    75% { transform: translate(-3px, -5px) rotate(-1deg); }
}

.about-image-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%,
        rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.06) 0%,
        rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.04) 40%,
        transparent 70%);
    z-index: -1;
    filter: blur(25px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-image-main:hover ~ .about-image-glow,
.about-image-showcase:hover .about-image-glow {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ===== ABOUT RIGHT: TEXT CONTENT ===== */
.about-text-content .content-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #facc15;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-text-content .content-badge::before {
    content: '';
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #facc15, transparent);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.about-text-content h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-text-content h3 .highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15, #f59e0b);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.about-text-content .about-desc {
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.3vw, 1rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-text-content .about-desc strong {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ===== ABOUT FEATURE CARDS ===== */
.about-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-feature-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}

.about-feature-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--card-accent, linear-gradient(90deg, #facc15, #f59e0b));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.about-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    background: linear-gradient(145deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.about-feature-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.about-feature-card .feature-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
}

.about-feature-card:nth-child(1) .feature-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.2), rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1));
    color: #facc15;
}
.about-feature-card:nth-child(1) { --card-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #facc15, #f59e0b); }

.about-feature-card:nth-child(2) .feature-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2), rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.1));
    color: #a78bfa;
}
.about-feature-card:nth-child(2) { --card-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #8b5cf6, #7c3aed); }

.about-feature-card:nth-child(3) .feature-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2), rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1));
    color: #60a5fa;
}
.about-feature-card:nth-child(3) { --card-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb); }

.about-feature-card:nth-child(4) .feature-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2), rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.1));
    color: #34d399;
}
.about-feature-card:nth-child(4) { --card-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #10b981, #059669); }

.about-feature-card .feature-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.about-feature-card .feature-sub {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ===== ABOUT CTA BUTTONS ===== */
.about-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15, #f59e0b);
    color: #000;
    padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.25);
}

.about-btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.45);
}

.about-btn-primary i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-btn-primary:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.about-btn-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.about-btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ===== ABOUT STATS RIBBON ===== */
.about-stats-ribbon {
    margin-top: 5rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.stat-item {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -1px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.3), rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3), rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3));
    mask: linear-gradient(#000 0, #000 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0, #000 0);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0, #000 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0, #000 0);
    mask-composite: exclude;
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.stat-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    background: linear-gradient(145deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.stat-item:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.stat-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.stat-item:hover .stat-icon {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg);
}

.stat-item:nth-child(1) .stat-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.2), rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1));
    color: #facc15;
}

.stat-item:nth-child(2) .stat-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2), rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.1));
    color: #a78bfa;
}

.stat-item:nth-child(3) .stat-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2), rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1));
    color: #60a5fa;
}

.stat-item:nth-child(4) .stat-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2), rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.1));
    color: #34d399;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* ===== SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS ===== */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.reveal.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-40px);
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.reveal-left.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(40px);
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.reveal-right.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-scale {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.9);
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.reveal-scale.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

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

@keyframes fadeSlideRight {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeSlideLeft {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* ===== ABOUT RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .about-image-showcase {
        max-width: 560px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

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

    .about-text-content .content-badge {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .about-features {
        max-width: 480px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .about-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .about-stats-ribbon {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-section {
        padding: 4rem 0;
    }

    .about-wrapper {
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }

    .about-section-header {
        margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }

    .about-image-main img {
        height: 300px;
    }

    .about-exp-badge {
        width: 95px;
        height: 95px;
        bottom: -15px;
        right: -10px;
    }

    .about-exp-badge .exp-number {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .about-cert-badge {
        top: -10px;
        left: -5px;
        padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
    }

    .about-cert-badge span {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }

    .about-features {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .about-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .about-btn-primary,
    .about-btn-secondary {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 280px;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .about-stats-ribbon {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .stat-item {
        padding: 1.5rem 0.75rem;
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .about-image-main {
        border-radius: 18px;
        padding: 6px;
    }

    .about-image-main img {
        border-radius: 14px;
        height: 250px;
    }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DUAL PATHWAYS — INDUSTRY CO-CURATED PROGRAMS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.pathways-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 7rem 0;
}

/* ---- Background ---- */
.pathways-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 30%, rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.07) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 70%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.07) 0%, transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0a0a 0%, #0e0a18 50%, #0a0a0a 100%);
}

.pathways-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px);
    opacity: 0.25;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.pathways-orb--1 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.12);
    top: -80px;
    right: 10%;
    animation: orbFloat1 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.pathways-orb--2 {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.1);
    bottom: -60px;
    left: 5%;
    animation: orbFloat2 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.pathways-grid-lines {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.03;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 80px 80px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
}

/* ---- Wrapper ---- */
.pathways-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 3rem;
}

/* ---- Header ---- */
.pathways-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.pathways-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.12), rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.04));
    border: 1px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.25);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.3rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #facc15;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.pathways-eyebrow i {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    animation: dotPulse 2s infinite;
}

.pathways-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.pathways-desc {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.3vw, 1.1rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.pathways-header .header-line {
    width: 80px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #facc15, #8b5cf6);
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pathways-header .header-line::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    animation: lineShimmer 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ---- Intro Row (logos + text) ---- */
.pathways-intro {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.pathways-logos {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.pathway-logo {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.15));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.pathway-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.pathways-intro-text p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 0.5rem;
}

.pathways-tagline {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #facc15 !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    margin-top: 0.5rem !important;
}

/* ---- Pathway Cards ---- */
.pathways-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.pathway-card {
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.pathway-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pathway-card-logo {
    height: 36px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.pathway-card-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.12), rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08));
    border: 1px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.2);
    color: #facc15;
}

.pathway-card-tagline {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.pathway-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.7rem;
}

.pathway-features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.pathway-features li i {
    color: #facc15;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ---- Affiliated Courses ---- */
.pathways-courses {
    text-align: center;
}

.pathways-courses-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15, #f59e0b);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.pathways-courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.pathway-course-chip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #fff;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.pathway-course-chip:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.chip-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.chip-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.chip-powered {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.chip-arrow {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.pathway-course-chip:hover .chip-arrow {
    color: #facc15;
    transform: translateX(2px) translateY(-2px);
}

/* ---- Pathways Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .pathways-courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .pathways-section {
        padding: 4rem 0;
    }

    .pathways-wrapper {
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }

    .pathways-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .pathways-courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .pathway-logo {
        height: 36px;
    }

    .pathways-header h2 {
        font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 2.2rem);
    }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   AWARDS & RECOGNITION SECTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.awards-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding: 7rem 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0a12 0%, #110a1f 30%, #0d0d1a 60%, #0a0a12 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Animated mesh background */
.awards-bg-mesh {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 600px 400px at 20% 30%, rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.08), transparent),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 500px 500px at 80% 70%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08), transparent),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 400px 300px at 50% 50%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.05), transparent);
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Floating trophy particles */
.awards-particle {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.awards-particle-1 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.12), transparent 70%);
    top: 10%;
    left: -5%;
    animation: awardFloat1 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.awards-particle-2 {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.1), transparent 70%);
    bottom: 15%;
    right: -3%;
    animation: awardFloat2 15s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.awards-particle-3 {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08), transparent 70%);
    top: 60%;
    left: 40%;
    animation: awardFloat3 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes awardFloat1 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translate(40px, -30px) scale(1.1); }
}
@keyframes awardFloat2 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translate(-35px, 25px) scale(1.05); }
}
@keyframes awardFloat3 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    50% { transform: translate(20px, -40px); }
}

.awards-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Section header */
.awards-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.awards-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.25);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #facc15;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.awards-badge i {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.awards-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.awards-title .highlight-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15, #f59e0b, #fbbf24);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.awards-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    max-width: 550px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Main awards grid */
.awards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

/* ─── Awards showcase card (left) ─── */
.awards-showcase-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.awards-showcase-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.5), transparent);
}

.awards-showcase-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.03), transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.showcase-icon-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.showcase-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15, #f59e0b);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.showcase-icon-text h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0;
}

.showcase-icon-text p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    margin: 0.15rem 0 0;
}

/* Award items list */
.award-items {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.award-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-radius: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.award-item:hover {
    background: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.2);
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.award-item-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.award-item-icon.gold { background: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.15); color: #facc15; }
.award-item-icon.purple { background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15); color: #a78bfa; }
.award-item-icon.blue { background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15); color: #60a5fa; }
.award-item-icon.red { background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15); color: #f87171; }

.award-item-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Awards image carousel */
.awards-carousel {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    z-index: 1;
}

.awards-carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.awards-carousel-slide {
    min-width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.awards-carousel-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.awards-carousel-slide .slide-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 2.5rem 1.25rem 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0,0,0,0.75));
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.awards-carousel-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.awards-carousel-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    padding: 0;
}

.awards-carousel-dot.active {
    background: #facc15;
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ─── Right column ─── */
.awards-right-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

/* Stats cards grid */
.awards-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.awards-stat-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.awards-stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0;
    transition: height 0.3s ease;
}

.awards-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

.awards-stat-card:hover::before {
    height: 4px;
}

.awards-stat-card.purple-card::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8b5cf6, #a78bfa); }
.awards-stat-card.green-card::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #22c55e, #4ade80); }
.awards-stat-card.blue-card::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #60a5fa); }
.awards-stat-card.red-card::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ef4444, #f87171); }

.awards-stat-card:hover.purple-card { box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15); }
.awards-stat-card:hover.green-card { box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15); }
.awards-stat-card:hover.blue-card { box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15); }
.awards-stat-card:hover.red-card { box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15); }

.stat-card-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.purple-card .stat-card-icon { background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15); color: #a78bfa; }
.green-card .stat-card-icon { background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15); color: #4ade80; }
.blue-card .stat-card-icon { background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15); color: #60a5fa; }
.red-card .stat-card-icon { background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15); color: #f87171; }

.stat-card-number {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-card-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Certification card */
.awards-cert-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.awards-cert-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5), transparent);
}

.cert-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #60a5fa;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cert-text h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.cert-text p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.cert-text strong {
    color: #facc15;
}

/* ─── Awards Responsive ─── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .awards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .awards-section {
        padding: 5rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .awards-showcase-card {
        padding: 1.75rem;
    }

    .awards-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .awards-stat-card {
        padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    }

    .stat-card-number {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .awards-header {
        margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .awards-section {
        padding: 4rem 1rem;
    }

    .awards-showcase-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .showcase-icon {
        width: 46px;
        height: 46px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .award-item {
        padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    }

    .awards-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .awards-stat-card {
        padding: 1.25rem 0.75rem;
    }

    .stat-card-number {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .awards-cert-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COURSES SECTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.courses-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding: 7rem 2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* ── Courses Background ── */
.courses-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 30%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.07) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 70%, rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0a12 0%, #0d0a18 40%, #0a0d15 70%, #0a0a0a 100%);
}

.courses-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px);
    opacity: 0.25;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.courses-orb--1 {
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15);
    top: -120px;
    right: -120px;
    animation: orbFloat2 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.courses-orb--2 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.12);
    bottom: -80px;
    left: -100px;
    animation: orbFloat1 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.courses-orb--3 {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    top: 50%;
    left: 40%;
    animation: orbFloat3 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.courses-grid-lines {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0.03;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 80px 80px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 70%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 70%);
}

/* ── Courses Container ── */
.courses-container {
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Courses Header ── */
.courses-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.courses-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12), rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.04));
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.25);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.3rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #a78bfa;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.courses-eyebrow i {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    animation: dotPulse 2s infinite;
}

.courses-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.courses-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.4vw, 1.1rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.courses-header-line {
    width: 80px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8b5cf6, #facc15);
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.courses-header-line::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    animation: lineShimmer 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ── Courses Cards Grid ── */
.courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

/* ── Individual Course Card ── */
.course-card-new {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.course-card-new::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(105deg,
        transparent 20%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 40%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 50%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 60%,
        transparent 80%);
    z-index: 20;
    transition: left 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.course-card-new:hover::before {
    left: 120%;
}

.course-card-new::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5),
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
        transparent);
    z-index: 20;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.course-card-new:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    box-shadow:
        0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
        0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
        0 0 50px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.06);
}

/* ── Card Media (Video / Image) ── */
.course-card-media {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-card-media video,
.course-card-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.course-card-new:hover .course-card-media video,
.course-card-new:hover .course-card-media img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.course-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
        transparent 40%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.course-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    z-index: 10;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: #000;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15, #f59e0b);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.35);
}

.course-tag i {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
}

/* ── Card Body ── */
.course-card-body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.course-card-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.course-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.course-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.course-card-meta span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.course-card-meta span i {
    color: #a78bfa;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* ── Card Action Buttons ── */
.course-card-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.course-btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15, #f59e0b);
    color: #000;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 15px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.2);
}

.course-btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.4);
}

.course-btn-primary i {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.course-btn-primary:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.course-btn-ghost {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.course-btn-ghost:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── Bottom CTA ── */
.courses-bottom-cta {
    margin-top: 4rem;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.courses-bottom-cta p {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.3vw, 1.1rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.courses-bottom-cta p strong {
    color: #facc15;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.courses-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b5cf6, #7c3aed);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3);
}

.courses-cta-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 35px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.5);
}

/* ── Courses Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .courses-section {
        padding: 5rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        max-width: 480px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .courses-header {
        margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }

    .courses-bottom-cta {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
        margin-top: 3rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .courses-section {
        padding: 4rem 1rem;
    }

    .course-card-new {
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .course-card-body {
        padding: 1.2rem;
    }

    .course-card-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .course-btn-primary,
    .course-btn-ghost {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COURSE CARD — HOVER ANIMATIONS & 3D TILT
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* 3D perspective container */
.course-card-new {
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    perspective: 800px;
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Gradient overlay revealed on hover */
.course-card-new .course-card-hover-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 22px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 15;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    background: radial-gradient(500px 200px at 0% 0%,
        rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.08), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(600px 240px at 100% 100%,
        rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08), transparent 60%);
}

.course-card-new:hover .course-card-hover-glow {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Glare layer — positioned via JS */
.course-card-new .card-glare {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 22px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 25;
    opacity: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle at var(--glare-x, 50%) var(--glare-y, 50%),
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 30%,
        transparent 60%
    );
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

.course-card-new:hover .card-glare {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Button shine sweep on hover */
.course-btn-primary {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-btn-primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

.course-btn-primary:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

/* Ghost button gradient border on hover */
.course-btn-ghost {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-btn-ghost::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 1.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15, #8b5cf6);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.course-btn-ghost:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.course-btn-ghost:hover {
    border-color: transparent;
}

/* Tag badge shimmer */
.course-tag {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-tag::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 50%, transparent 70%);
    transform: translateX(-100%) translateY(-100%) rotate(45deg);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.course-card-new:hover .course-tag::after {
    animation: tagShimmer 0.7s ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes tagShimmer {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-100%) translateY(-100%) rotate(45deg);
        opacity: 0;
    }
    50% { opacity: 1; }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(100%) translateY(100%) rotate(45deg);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* Card icon meta pulse on hover */
.course-card-new:hover .course-card-meta span i {
    animation: iconPop 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

@keyframes iconPop {
    0% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.35); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

/* Smooth 3D tilt transition reset */
.course-card-new.tilt-active {
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Disable tilt on touch / reduced motion */
@media (hover: none) {
    .course-card-new { transform: none !important; }
    .course-card-new .card-glare { display: none; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .course-card-new,
    .course-btn-primary::before,
    .course-tag::after {
        animation: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }
    .course-card-new .card-glare { display: none; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   GALLERY SECTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.gallery-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding: 7rem 2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* ── Gallery Background ── */
.gallery-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 40%, rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.07) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 65%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0a0a 0%, #0f0f23 40%, #0d0a18 70%, #0a0a12 100%);
}

.gallery-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px);
    opacity: 0.2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-orb--1 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.15);
    top: -100px;
    left: -80px;
    animation: orbFloat1 17s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.gallery-orb--2 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12);
    bottom: -120px;
    right: -100px;
    animation: orbFloat2 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.gallery-grid-lines {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0.03;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 80px 80px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 70%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 70%);
}

/* ── Gallery Wrapper ── */
.gallery-wrapper {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Gallery Section Header ── */
.gallery-sec-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.gallery-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.12), rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.04));
    border: 1px solid rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.25);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.3rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #818cf8;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.gallery-eyebrow i {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    animation: dotPulse 2s infinite;
}

.gallery-sec-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.gallery-sec-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.4vw, 1.1rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.gallery-header-line {
    width: 80px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #667eea, #8b5cf6);
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-header-line::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    animation: lineShimmer 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ── Gallery Showcase (Main Viewer) ── */
.gallery-showcase {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow:
        0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
        0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
        inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* Specular sheen */
.gallery-showcase::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
    z-index: 30;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-showcase-slides {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
}

.gallery-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.gallery-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* Counter badge */
.gallery-counter-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    z-index: 20;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.2rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.gallery-cur {
    color: #facc15;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.gallery-sep {
    margin: 0 0.15rem;
    opacity: 0.4;
}

/* Nav arrows */
.gallery-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 20;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0;
}

.gallery-showcase:hover .gallery-arrow {
    opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-arrow:hover {
    background: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.5);
    color: #facc15;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.gallery-arrow--prev { left: 1.25rem; }
.gallery-arrow--next { right: 1.25rem; }

/* Hover info overlay */
.gallery-info-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 20;
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8));
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.gallery-showcase:hover .gallery-info-overlay {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.gallery-view-all-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.8rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.35);
}

.gallery-view-all-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.5);
}

/* Progress bar */
.gallery-prog {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    z-index: 25;
}

.gallery-prog-bar {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #667eea, #facc15);
    width: 0%;
    border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.5);
}

.gallery-prog-bar.animating {
    animation: progressFill 5s linear forwards;
}

/* ── Thumbnail Strip ── */
.gallery-thumb-strip {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.gallery-thumb {
    width: 80px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    opacity: 0.45;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
}

.gallery-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.gallery-thumb:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.12);
}

.gallery-thumb.active {
    border-color: #facc15;
    opacity: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.35);
}

.gallery-thumb:hover:not(.active) {
    opacity: 0.75;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

/* Dark overlay on inactive thumbs */
.gallery-thumb::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.gallery-thumb.active::before,
.gallery-thumb:hover::before {
    opacity: 0;
}

/* ── Gallery Bottom CTA ── */
.gallery-bottom-cta {
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.gallery-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.gallery-cta-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.2), rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15));
    border-color: rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.25);
}

/* ── Gallery Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gallery-section {
        padding: 5rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .gallery-showcase {
        border-radius: 18px;
    }

    .gallery-arrow {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .gallery-arrow--prev { left: 0.75rem; }
    .gallery-arrow--next { right: 0.75rem; }

    .gallery-thumb {
        width: 64px;
        height: 44px;
    }

    .gallery-thumb-strip {
        gap: 6px;
    }

    .gallery-sec-header {
        margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }

    .gallery-counter-badge {
        top: 0.75rem;
        right: 0.75rem;
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .gallery-section {
        padding: 4rem 1rem;
    }

    .gallery-showcase {
        border-radius: 14px;
        aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    }

    .gallery-thumb {
        width: 52px;
        height: 38px;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .gallery-arrow {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
    }

    .gallery-view-all-btn {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
    }
}

/* ==================== TESTIMONIALS SECTION ==================== */

.testimonials-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 7rem 0 5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #080b14;
}

/* Animated Background */
.testimonials-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonials-mesh {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 20% 30%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 80% 70%, rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 50% 50%, rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.testimonials-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.testimonials-orb--1 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15);
    top: 10%;
    left: -5%;
    animation: testimonialFloat1 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.testimonials-orb--2 {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.12);
    bottom: 10%;
    right: -3%;
    animation: testimonialFloat2 22s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.testimonials-orb--3 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.08);
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    animation: testimonialFloat3 15s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes testimonialFloat1 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    33% { transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.1); }
    66% { transform: translate(-20px, 30px) scale(0.95); }
}

@keyframes testimonialFloat2 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translate(-40px, -30px) scale(1.15); }
}

@keyframes testimonialFloat3 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); opacity: 0.5; }
    50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.2); opacity: 0.7; }
}

/* Container */
.testimonials-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* Section Header */
.testimonials-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.testimonials-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.25);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: #a78bfa;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.testimonials-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonials-divider {
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8b5cf6, #667eea, #facc15);
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}

.testimonials-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---- 3-Card Carousel ---- */
.tm-carousel {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.tm-carousel-viewport {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    margin: 0 3.5rem;
}

.tm-carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}

.tm-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(100% / 3);
    padding: 0 0.75rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.tm-card-inner {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2.5rem 1.8rem 2rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.tm-card-inner:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow:
        0 24px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
        0 0 40px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.25);
}

/* Card glow effect on hover */
.tm-card-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.tm-card-inner:hover .tm-card-glow {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Accent bar */
.tm-accent {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8b5cf6, #667eea, #facc15);
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.tm-card-inner:hover .tm-accent {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Quote icon */
.tm-quote-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2), rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.15));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Avatar */
.tm-avatar {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b5cf6, #667eea, #facc15);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tm-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 30%;
    background: #0b1020;
}

/* Text */
.tm-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    flex: 1;
}

/* Footer / Meta */
.tm-footer {
    width: 100%;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

.tm-name {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}

.tm-role {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #a78bfa;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.tm-stars {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2px;
    color: #facc15;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Arrows */
.tm-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 10;
}

.tm-arrow:hover {
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2);
}

.tm-arrow--prev { left: 0; }
.tm-arrow--next { right: 0; }

/* Controls (Dots + Progress) */
.tm-controls {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.tm-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.tm-dots button {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.tm-dots button.is-active {
    background: #facc15;
    width: 28px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.4);
}

.tm-progress {
    width: 160px;
    height: 3px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 3px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.tm-progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8b5cf6, #facc15);
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: width 80ms linear;
}

/* Trust Stats (unchanged) */
.testimonials-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonials-stat {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonials-stat:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2);
}

.testimonials-stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15, #f59e0b);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.testimonials-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .tm-card { flex: 0 0 50%; }
    .tm-carousel-viewport { margin: 0 3rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonials-section { padding: 5rem 0 3.5rem; }
    .tm-card { flex: 0 0 100%; }
    .tm-carousel-viewport { margin: 0 2.5rem; }

    .tm-arrow { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
    .tm-arrow--prev { left: -4px; }
    .tm-arrow--next { right: -4px; }

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

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .testimonials-section { padding: 4rem 0 3rem; }
    .testimonials-container { padding: 0 1rem; }
    .tm-carousel-viewport { margin: 0 2rem; }
    .tm-card-inner { padding: 2rem 1.2rem 1.5rem; }
    .tm-text { font-size: 0.9rem; }

    .testimonials-stat-number { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .testimonials-stat { padding: 1rem 0.75rem; }
}

/* ==================== CONTACT SECTION ==================== */

.contact-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 7rem 0 5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0a0a1a 0%, #0d1127 40%, #110d25 100%);
    color: #f1f1f1;
}

/* ---- Animated Background ---- */
.contact-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-mesh {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 20% 60%, rgba(139, 92, 246, .10) 0%, transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 35% at 80% 30%, rgba(250, 204, 21, .08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.contact-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: .35;
    animation: contactFloat 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.contact-orb--1 {
    width: 320px; height: 320px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 92, 246, .5), transparent 70%);
    top: 10%; left: -5%;
}
.contact-orb--2 {
    width: 280px; height: 280px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(250, 204, 21, .4), transparent 70%);
    bottom: 5%; right: -5%;
    animation-delay: -9s;
}

@keyframes contactFloat {
    0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    100% { transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.1); }
}

/* ---- Container ---- */
.contact-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* ---- Header ---- */
.contact-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.contact-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(139, 92, 246, .15), rgba(250, 204, 21, .10));
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, .25);
    color: #c4b5fd;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.contact-eyebrow i { color: #facc15; }

.contact-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 30%, #facc15 70%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---- Grid Layout ---- */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

/* ---- Info Card ---- */
.contact-info-card,
.contact-map-card,
.contact-form-card {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,.06) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.02) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.contact-info-card:hover,
.contact-map-card:hover,
.contact-form-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, .25);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(139, 92, 246, .08);
}

.contact-info-card-glow,
.contact-map-card-glow,
.contact-form-card-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(139, 92, 246, .06), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-info-heading,
.contact-form-heading {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.contact-form-heading i {
    color: #facc15;
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

/* ---- Contact Details ---- */
.contact-detail {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-detail-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(250, 204, 21, .15), rgba(139, 92, 246, .15));
    border: 1px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, .2);
    color: #facc15;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.contact-detail-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45);
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.contact-detail-value {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
    font-weight: 500;
}

a.contact-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
    transition: color .2s;
}
a.contact-link:hover {
    color: #facc15;
}

/* ---- Social Links ---- */
.contact-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
}

.contact-social-link {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
    font-size: 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .03);
    transition: all .3s;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.contact-social-link:hover {
    color: #facc15;
    border-color: rgba(250, 204, 21, .3);
    background: rgba(250, 204, 21, .08);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ---- Map Card ---- */
.contact-map-card {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-map-heading {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.contact-map-heading i {
    color: #facc15;
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-map-wrap {
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
}
.contact-map-wrap iframe {
    display: block;
    filter: brightness(.85) contrast(1.1) saturate(.8);
    transition: filter .4s;
}
.contact-map-wrap:hover iframe {
    filter: brightness(1) contrast(1) saturate(1);
}

/* ---- Form Card ---- */
.contact-form-card {
    padding: 2.25rem;
}

.contact-form-status {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.contact-form-status.hidden { display: none; }

/* ---- Form Grid ---- */
.contact-form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-field label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.contact-field input,
.contact-field select,
.contact-field textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: #f1f1f1;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s, background .3s;
    outline: none;
}
.contact-field input::placeholder,
.contact-field textarea::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
}
.contact-field select {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='7' viewBox='0 0 12 7'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23888' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 1rem center;
    padding-right: 2.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.contact-field select option {
    background: #1a1a2e;
    color: #f1f1f1;
}

.contact-field input:focus,
.contact-field select:focus,
.contact-field textarea:focus {
    border-color: rgba(250, 204, 21, .5);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(250, 204, 21, .08);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
}

.contact-field--full {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}
.contact-field--full textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 100px;
}

/* ---- Submit Button ---- */
.contact-submit-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: inherit;
    color: #0a0a1a;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.contact-submit-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.25), transparent);
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: transform .5s;
}
.contact-submit-btn:hover::before {
    transform: translateX(100%);
}
.contact-submit-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(250, 204, 21, .3);
}
.contact-submit-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.contact-submit-btn:disabled {
    opacity: .6;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: none;
}

.contact-submit-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .12);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: transform .3s;
}
.contact-submit-btn:hover .contact-submit-icon {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.contact-privacy {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}
.contact-privacy i {
    color: rgba(139, 92, 246, .6);
    margin-right: 0.35rem;
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .contact-grid {
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .contact-info-card,
    .contact-form-card {
        padding: 1.75rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact-section { padding: 5rem 0 3.5rem; }
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .contact-form-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .contact-info-card,
    .contact-form-card,
    .contact-map-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .contact-section { padding: 4rem 0 3rem; }
    .contact-container { padding: 0 1rem; }
    .contact-info-card,
    .contact-form-card,
    .contact-map-card {
        padding: 1.25rem;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .contact-detail-icon {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    .contact-submit-btn {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ==================== FAQ SECTION ==================== */

.faq-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 7rem 0 5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0d1127 0%, #0a0a1a 50%, #110d25 100%);
    color: #f1f1f1;
}

.faq-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* ---- Header ---- */
.faq-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.faq-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: #facc15;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.faq-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #c4b5fd 50%, #facc15 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.faq-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-header-line {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8b5cf6, #facc15);
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ---- FAQ List ---- */
.faq-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.35);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08);
}

.faq-item.active {
    border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.4);
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12);
}

/* ---- Question Button ---- */
.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #f1f1f1;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    color: #facc15;
}

.faq-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #8b5cf6;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: #facc15;
}

/* ---- Answer ---- */
.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
    padding: 0 1.75rem;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    max-height: 600px;
    padding: 0 1.75rem 1.5rem;
}

.faq-answer p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.faq-answer ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0.5rem 0 0;
}

.faq-answer ul li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-answer ul li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.55em;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b5cf6, #facc15);
}

.faq-answer ul li strong {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* ---- FAQ Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .faq-section { padding: 5rem 0 3.5rem; }
    .faq-container { padding: 0 1.25rem; }
    .faq-question {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    }
    .faq-answer { padding: 0 1.25rem; }
    .faq-item.active .faq-answer { padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .faq-section { padding: 4rem 0 3rem; }
    .faq-question {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        padding: 1rem 1rem;
    }
    .faq-answer { padding: 0 1rem; }
    .faq-item.active .faq-answer { padding: 0 1rem 1rem; }
}