/* ================================================================
   PFC Education — Master Stylesheet
   Silky Smooth Depth Transitions, Executive Aesthetics & Glassmorphism
   ================================================================ */

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

:root {
    --color-primary: #4F7DF3;
    --color-primary-dark: #3A5FD9;
    --color-orange: #FF6B00;
    --color-orange-glow: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4);
    --color-orange-hover: #e55a00;
    --color-accent-teal: #2BBFB3;
    --color-gold: #FFD700;
    --color-dark: #07101E;
    --color-dark-surface: #0B1A2E;
    --color-white: #FFFFFF;
    --color-white-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
    --color-white-muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
    --color-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    --color-glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    --font-mono: 'SF Mono', 'Fira Code', 'Cascadia Code', monospace;
    --nav-height: 80px;
    --transition-zoom: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.32, 1);
    --transition-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

html, body {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-dark);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--color-white);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    user-select: none;
}

a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
button { font-family: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }


/* ================================================================
   CURSOR GLOW FOLLOWER
   ================================================================ */
.cursor-glow {
    position: fixed;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(79, 125, 243, 0.09) 0%, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.03) 40%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    opacity: 0;
}

.cursor-glow.active {
    opacity: 1;
}


/* ================================================================
   GLOBAL NAVBAR
   ================================================================ */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 0 48px;
    height: var(--nav-height);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(7, 16, 30, 0.50);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.4s var(--transition-smooth), border-color 0.4s var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow 0.4s var(--transition-smooth);
}

.navbar.navbar-hidden {
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.nav-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 1001;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.logo-img {
    height: 50px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* Nav Links */
.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 34px;
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-white-muted);
    position: relative;
    padding: 8px 0;
    transition: color 0.3s;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.3s var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

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

/* Nav Action Buttons */
.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.btn-outline-nav {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-glass-border);
    border-radius: 9px;
    color: var(--color-white);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.btn-outline-nav:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
}

.btn-enquire-nav {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-orange);
    color: var(--color-orange);
    border-radius: 9px;
    background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.enquire-pulse {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    animation: dotPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.btn-enquire-nav:hover {
    background: var(--color-orange);
    color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--color-orange-glow);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-enquire-nav:hover .enquire-pulse {
    background: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-primary-nav {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 9px;
    color: var(--color-white);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(79, 125, 243, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary-nav:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(79, 125, 243, 0.5);
}

/* Mobile Hamburger */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
    padding: 4px;
}

.hamburger span {
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile Top Actions (Hidden on Desktop) */
.mobile-top-actions {
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.mobile-call-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.14);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.5);
    color: #FF8A24;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2);
}

.mobile-call-pill:active {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    background: var(--color-orange);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Mobile App Bottom Tab Bar (Hidden on Desktop) */
.mobile-app-bottom-bar {
    display: none;
}


/* ================================================================
   SLIDE PAGINATION (RIGHT-SIDE DOTS)
   ================================================================ */
.slide-pagination {
    position: fixed;
    right: 28px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 900;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
}

.slide-dot {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 6px 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.dot-fill {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.4s var(--transition-smooth);
}

.dot-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.slide-dot:hover .dot-label,
.slide-dot.active .dot-label {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.slide-dot.active .dot-fill {
    width: 10px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--color-orange-glow);
}

.slide-dot.active {
    color: var(--color-white);
}


/* ================================================================
   PAGE STAGE & SUBTLE SMOOTH TRANSITION ENGINE (6 Pages)
   ================================================================ */
.zoom-viewport {
    position: relative;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.zoom-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    transition:
        transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        filter 0.65s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(0, 32px, 0) scale(0.985);
    filter: blur(2px);
}

/* Base Active/Past/Future Classes */
.zoom-slide.is-active {
    pointer-events: auto;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
    filter: blur(0px);
    z-index: 10;
}

.zoom-slide.is-past {
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(0, -32px, 0) scale(1.015);
    filter: blur(2px);
    z-index: 5;
}

.zoom-slide.is-future {
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(0, 32px, 0) scale(0.985);
    filter: blur(2px);
    z-index: 5;
}

/* Default Initial Load State (Page 0 Home Active) */
.page-home { z-index: 10; opacity: 1; transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); filter: blur(0px); pointer-events: auto; }
.page-courses,
.page-achievements,
.page-faculty,
.page-placements,
.page-contact { z-index: 5; opacity: 0; transform: translate3d(0, 32px, 0) scale(0.985); filter: blur(2px); pointer-events: none; }

/* Viewport Class Modifiers for Cascading Smooth Transitions */
.zoom-viewport.page-1-active .page-home { opacity: 0; transform: translate3d(0, -32px, 0) scale(1.015); filter: blur(2px); pointer-events: none; }
.zoom-viewport.page-1-active .page-courses { opacity: 1; transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); filter: blur(0px); pointer-events: auto; z-index: 10; }
.zoom-viewport.page-1-active .page-achievements,
.zoom-viewport.page-1-active .page-faculty,
.zoom-viewport.page-1-active .page-placements,
.zoom-viewport.page-1-active .page-contact { opacity: 0; transform: translate3d(0, 32px, 0) scale(0.985); filter: blur(2px); pointer-events: none; }

.zoom-viewport.page-2-active .page-home,
.zoom-viewport.page-2-active .page-courses { opacity: 0; transform: translate3d(0, -32px, 0) scale(1.015); filter: blur(2px); pointer-events: none; }
.zoom-viewport.page-2-active .page-achievements { opacity: 1; transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); filter: blur(0px); pointer-events: auto; z-index: 10; }
.zoom-viewport.page-2-active .page-faculty,
.zoom-viewport.page-2-active .page-placements,
.zoom-viewport.page-2-active .page-contact { opacity: 0; transform: translate3d(0, 32px, 0) scale(0.985); filter: blur(2px); pointer-events: none; }

.zoom-viewport.page-3-active .page-home,
.zoom-viewport.page-3-active .page-courses,
.zoom-viewport.page-3-active .page-achievements { opacity: 0; transform: translate3d(0, -32px, 0) scale(1.015); filter: blur(2px); pointer-events: none; }
.zoom-viewport.page-3-active .page-faculty { opacity: 1; transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); filter: blur(0px); pointer-events: auto; z-index: 10; }
.zoom-viewport.page-3-active .page-placements,
.zoom-viewport.page-3-active .page-contact { opacity: 0; transform: translate3d(0, 32px, 0) scale(0.985); filter: blur(2px); pointer-events: none; }

.zoom-viewport.page-4-active .page-home,
.zoom-viewport.page-4-active .page-courses,
.zoom-viewport.page-4-active .page-achievements,
.zoom-viewport.page-4-active .page-faculty { opacity: 0; transform: translate3d(0, -32px, 0) scale(1.015); filter: blur(2px); pointer-events: none; }
.zoom-viewport.page-4-active .page-placements { opacity: 1; transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); filter: blur(0px); pointer-events: auto; z-index: 10; }
.zoom-viewport.page-4-active .page-contact { opacity: 0; transform: translate3d(0, 32px, 0) scale(0.985); filter: blur(2px); pointer-events: none; }

.zoom-viewport.page-5-active .page-home,
.zoom-viewport.page-5-active .page-courses,
.zoom-viewport.page-5-active .page-achievements,
.zoom-viewport.page-5-active .page-faculty,
.zoom-viewport.page-5-active .page-placements { opacity: 0; transform: translate3d(0, -32px, 0) scale(1.015); filter: blur(2px); pointer-events: none; }
.zoom-viewport.page-5-active .page-contact { opacity: 1; transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); filter: blur(0px); pointer-events: auto; z-index: 10; }



/* ================================================================
   PAGE 1: HERO SECTION STYLES
   ================================================================ */
/* ================================================================
   PAGE 1: HERO SECTION STYLES (MODERN INTERACTIVE SPLIT STAGE)
   ================================================================ */
.page-home {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -20px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 45%, rgba(17, 34, 64, 0.45) 0%, rgba(7, 16, 30, 0.95) 60%, #030712 100%);
}

.hero-ambient-glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.glow-hero-blue {
    width: 650px;
    height: 650px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) 50%, transparent 70%);
    top: 15%;
    right: 5%;
    animation: ambientFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.glow-hero-amber {
    width: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.14) 0%, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.05) 55%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: 10%;
    right: 25%;
    animation: ambientFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

@keyframes ambientFloat {
    0% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-30px) scale(1.08); }
}

.hero-ambient-mesh {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.particles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.particle {
    position: absolute;
    width: 3px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(79, 125, 243, 0.35);
    animation: particleFloat linear infinite;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

@keyframes particleFloat {
    0%   { transform: translateY(100vh) scale(0); opacity: 0; }
    10%  { opacity: 1; }
    90%  { opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: translateY(-10vh) scale(1); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ================= Hero Container & Grid ================= */
.hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 8px) 48px 30px 48px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 44px;
    width: 100%;
}

/* ================= Left Column: Content ================= */
.hero-content-col {
    max-width: 660px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(79, 125, 243, 0.35);
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    width: fit-content;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 0 12px rgba(79, 125, 243, 0.15);
}

.badge-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #22C55E;
    animation: dotPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes dotPulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.6); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
}

.badge-live-text {
    font-size: 0.80rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #60a5fa;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.badge-pill-divider {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.badge-sub-text {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.4vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.12;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.title-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #60a5fa 0%, #38bdf8 45%, #93c5fd 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    display: inline-block;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.62;
    color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    max-width: 560px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.90rem;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.35s var(--transition-smooth);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
    padding: 13px 26px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #1d4ed8 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6 0%, #2563eb 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.6);
}

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

.btn-primary:hover .btn-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-secondary {
    padding: 13px 22px;
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
    color: #f59e0b;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
    border-radius: 12px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: #f59e0b;
    color: #040914;
    font-weight: 700;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
    border-color: #f59e0b;
}

.btn-glass {
    padding: 13px 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.btn-glass:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.play-pulse-wrap {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #60a5fa;
    margin-right: 2px;
}

/* Trust Bar */
.hero-trust-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.trust-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.trust-check {
    color: #10b981;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* 4-Card Interactive Stats Grid */
.hero-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    max-width: 540px;
}

.hero-stat-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    border-radius: 14px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: rgba(79, 125, 243, 0.45);
    background: rgba(20, 32, 58, 0.85);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 16px rgba(79, 125, 243, 0.2);
}

.stat-card-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: rgba(79, 125, 243, 0.12);
    color: #60a5fa;
    border: 1px solid rgba(79, 125, 243, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

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

.stat-icon-emerald {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
    color: #10b981;
    border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

.stat-icon-gold {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
    color: #f59e0b;
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.stat-icon-cyan {
    background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.12);
    color: #06b6d4;
    border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25);
}

.stat-card-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-value-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 1px;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-mono), var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-suffix {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #60a5fa;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    margin-top: 1px;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* ================= Right Column: Lady Showcase Stage ================= */
.hero-visual-col {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-mentor-stage {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 530px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.hero-mentor-aura {
    position: absolute;
    width: 520px;
    height: 520px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.32) 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15) 45%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(40px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-ambient-ring {
    position: absolute;
    width: 560px;
    height: 560px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(79, 125, 243, 0.22);
    animation: ringRotate 40s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes ringRotate {
    0%   { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.hero-lady-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 530px;
    height: 580px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-lady-photo-box {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 28px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: #060e1d;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    box-shadow: 
        0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 
        0 0 40px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22),
        inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.hero-lady-frame:hover .hero-lady-photo-box {
    box-shadow: 
        0 28px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 
        0 0 55px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35),
        inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

/* ================= THE LADY'S IMAGE: 100% OPACITY, CRYSTAL CLEAR ================= */
.hero-lady-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: 73% 18%;
    display: block;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    filter: contrast(1.05) brightness(1.03) !important;
    user-select: none;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ================= Floating Glass Achievement Chips (Compact, Sleek Tags) ================= */
.floating-chip {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 4;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 5px 11px;
    background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.88);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-radius: 10px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.50), 0 0 14px rgba(79, 125, 243, 0.16);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.floating-chip:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04) translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.60), 0 0 20px rgba(79, 125, 243, 0.30);
}

.chip-record {
    top: 22px;
    left: -22px;
    border-left: 2.5px solid #f59e0b;
    animation: chipFloat1 4.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.chip-acca {
    top: 150px;
    right: -18px;
    border-right: 2.5px solid #60a5fa;
    cursor: pointer;
    animation: chipFloat2 5.4s ease-in-out infinite 0.7s;
}

.chip-placement {
    bottom: 54px;
    left: -20px;
    border-left: 2.5px solid #10b981;
    cursor: pointer;
    animation: chipFloat3 5.0s ease-in-out infinite 1.4s;
}

@keyframes chipFloat1 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50%      { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

@keyframes chipFloat2 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50%      { transform: translateY(8px); }
}

@keyframes chipFloat3 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50%      { transform: translateY(-7px); }
}

.chip-badge-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.chip-gold-glow {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.chip-blue-glow {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.chip-green-glow {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.chip-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.chip-title {
    font-size: 0.67rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.chip-desc {
    font-size: 0.57rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Mentor Bottom Infobar (Compact & Elegant Tag) */
.hero-mentor-infobar {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    z-index: 4;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    background: rgba(7, 16, 32, 0.90);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 12px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

.infobar-beacon-wrap {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.infobar-beacon-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #22c55e;
    animation: beaconPulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes beaconPulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
}

.infobar-text {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.infobar-name {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.infobar-title {
    font-size: 0.59rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.infobar-link-btn {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.infobar-link-btn svg {
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
}

.infobar-link-btn:hover {
    background: #2563eb;
    border-color: #2563eb;
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 32px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 4;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.scroll-indicator:hover {
    color: var(--color-orange);
}

.scroll-mouse {
    width: 22px;
    height: 36px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 12px;
    position: relative;
    transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.scroll-indicator:hover .scroll-mouse {
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
}

.scroll-wheel {
    width: 3px;
    height: 7px;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: absolute;
    top: 6px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    animation: scrollBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollBounce {
    0%, 100% { top: 6px; opacity: 1; }
    50%      { top: 18px; opacity: 0.2; }
}


/* ================================================================
   PAGE 2: COURSES SECTION STYLES (GLOBAL FINANCE CINEMATIC THEME)
   ================================================================ */
.page-courses {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #020712;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.courses-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    will-change: transform;
    transition: transform 0.15s ease-out;
}

.courses-bg-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center center;
    transform: scale(1.02);
    opacity: 0.92;
    filter: contrast(1.08) brightness(1.02);
}

.courses-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, rgba(2, 7, 18, 0.15) 0%, rgba(2, 7, 18, 0.55) 60%, rgba(1, 4, 10, 0.88) 100%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(2, 7, 18, 0.4) 0%, transparent 40%, rgba(2, 7, 18, 0.75) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Ambient glow accents harmonizing with image glowing waves */
.ambient-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 550px;
    height: 550px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    filter: blur(100px);
}

.glow-top-left {
    top: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.18) 0%, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.04) 50%, transparent 70%);
}

.glow-bottom-right {
    bottom: -100px;
    right: 5%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.05) 50%, transparent 70%);
}

/* Courses Layout Container */
.courses-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 48px;
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) - 10px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 100vh;
}

/* Main Grid: Left Column + 3 Cards Column */
.courses-main-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* Left Column */
.courses-left-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.courses-eyebrow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.eyebrow-line {
    width: 28px;
    height: 2.5px;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    border-radius: 2px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-orange);
}

.eyebrow-text {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4);
}

.courses-headline {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.headline-orange {
    color: var(--color-orange);
    font-style: italic;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35);
}

.courses-description {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    max-width: 320px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

/* Orange Action Button */
.btn-orange-action {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 15px 28px;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px var(--color-orange-glow);
    transition: all 0.35s var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: fit-content;
}

.btn-orange-action:hover {
    background: var(--color-orange-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.55);
}

.action-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-orange-action:hover .action-arrow {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}


/* Right Column: 3 Cards Grid */
.courses-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
}

/* Course Card — Luxury Dark Frosted Glass */
.course-card {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(6, 18, 38, 0.74);
    border: 1.2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 26px 22px 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 330px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    box-shadow:
        0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    transition: all 0.45s var(--transition-smooth);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Card glass sheen on hover */
.card-glass-shine {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -120%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: left 0.7s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.course-card:hover .card-glass-shine {
    left: 140%;
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    background: rgba(10, 26, 52, 0.88);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    box-shadow:
        0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.course-card.card-acca:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2);
}

.course-card.card-cma:hover {
    border-color: rgba(79, 125, 243, 0.65);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 30px rgba(79, 125, 243, 0.25);
}

.course-card.card-other:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.65);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 30px var(--color-orange-glow);
}

/* Card Header */
.card-top {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Badges on Dark Theme */
.card-badge-gold {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFD700;
    background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.45);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15);
}

.card-badge-blue {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #60A5FA;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
}

.card-badge-orange {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FB923C;
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.15);
}

/* Logos & Icons */
.course-logo-wrap {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.course-logo-img {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.cma-logo-badge {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    line-height: 1;
}

.cma-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #60A5FA;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.cma-sub {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.other-logo-icon {
    color: var(--color-orange);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Card Body on Dark Theme */
.card-body {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.course-tag {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #94A3B8;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.course-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.course-desc {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Card Footer on Dark Theme */
.card-footer {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.course-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
}

.meta-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.meta-dot {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Circular Arrow Button on Dark Theme */
.card-arrow-btn {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transition: all 0.35s var(--transition-smooth);
}

.course-card:hover .card-arrow-btn {
    background: var(--color-orange);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(45deg);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--color-orange-glow);
}


/* ================================================================
   BOTTOM FEATURE BAR (4 PILLARS) — LUXURY DARK THEME
   ================================================================ */
.courses-features-bar {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(6, 16, 32, 0.78);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 16px 28px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0 12px;
}

.feature-icon-box {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-item:hover .feature-icon-box {
    background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.18);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    color: var(--color-orange);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.feature-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.feature-title {
    font-size: 0.90rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.feature-desc {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.feature-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

/* Return to Home button */
.return-home-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 12px);
    right: 48px;
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: rgba(6, 16, 32, 0.82);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.return-home-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(14, 34, 64, 0.95);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: var(--color-orange);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}


/* ================================================================
   ADAPTIVE NAVBAR & PAGINATION FOR LIGHT MODE
   ================================================================ */
.navbar.navbar-light {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.navbar.navbar-light .nav-link {
    color: #475569;
}

.navbar.navbar-light .nav-link:hover,
.navbar.navbar-light .nav-link.active {
    color: #0F172A;
}

.navbar.navbar-light .btn-outline-nav {
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
    color: #0F172A;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.navbar.navbar-light .btn-outline-nav:hover {
    border-color: #94A3B8;
    background: #F8FAFC;
}

.navbar.navbar-light .hamburger span {
    background: #0F172A;
}

/* Side Pagination Dots for Light Mode */
.slide-pagination.pagination-light .dot-fill {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35);
}

.slide-pagination.pagination-light .dot-label {
    display: none;
}

.slide-pagination.pagination-light .slide-dot.active .dot-fill {
    background: var(--color-orange);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
}


/* ================================================================
   PAGE 3: OUR ACHIEVEMENTS (LUMINOUS GLOBAL RANKERS THEME)
   ================================================================ */
.page-achievements {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #FAF8F5;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, #FFFFFF 0%, #FDFBF7 35%, #F4F6FA 70%, #E8EDF5 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Fullscreen Stage & Canvas */
.achieve-fullscreen-stage {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Ambient Spotlights */
.achieve-spotlight-gold {
    position: absolute;
    width: 700px;
    height: 600px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 180, 0, 0.15) 0%, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.04) 45%, transparent 70%);
    top: 45%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    filter: blur(100px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.achieve-spotlight-blue {
    position: absolute;
    width: 600px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: 15%;
    right: 8%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Full-Screen Banner Image Stage (Fit to Page) */
.achieve-banner-stage {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 60px) clamp(16px, 3.5vw, 48px) clamp(20px, 3.5vh, 40px);
    box-sizing: border-box;
    overflow: hidden;
    will-change: transform;
    transition: transform 0.18s ease-out;
}

.achieve-stage-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center center;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 16px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16));
}

/* Floating Bokeh Particles on Achievements */
.achieve-particles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 3;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gold-sparkle {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.75);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #F59E0B;
    animation: sparkleFloat linear infinite;
}

@keyframes sparkleFloat {
    0%   { transform: translateY(105vh) scale(0); opacity: 0; }
    15%  { opacity: 0.85; }
    85%  { opacity: 0.85; }
    100% { transform: translateY(-10vh) scale(1.4); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Subtle Top Vignette */
.achieve-vignette-top {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10) 0%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 4;
}

/* Top Center PFC & ACCA Branding Header (Centered & Justified) */
.achieve-top-branding {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 12px);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 60;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 6px 20px 6px 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 0 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.35s var(--transition-smooth);
}

.achieve-top-branding:hover {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16), 0 0 30px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.achieve-brand-logo-wrap {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.achieve-brand-logo {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.achieve-brand-center {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.achieve-brand-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #0F172A;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    line-height: 1.1;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0;
}

.achieve-brand-tagline {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
    margin-top: 2px;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    text-align: center;
}

.achieve-brand-tagline .tag-acca {
    color: #DC2626;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.achieve-brand-tagline .tag-pfc {
    color: var(--color-orange);
    font-weight: 900;
}

.achieve-brand-partner-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-left: 10px;
    border-left: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.achieve-partner-badge {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    object-fit: contain;
}



.dock-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.35s var(--transition-smooth);
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Back to Courses Button in Dock */
.btn-dock-back {
    background: #F1F5F9;
    border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
    color: #334155;
}

.btn-dock-back:hover {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #94A3B8;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Student Stories Button */
.btn-stories-pill {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
    color: #B45309;
    position: relative;
}

.pulse-ring {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #D97706;
    animation: dotPulse 1.8s infinite;
}

.btn-stories-pill:hover {
    background: #D97706;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
}

/* Inquiry Button */
.btn-dock-inquiry {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
    color: #0F172A;
}

.btn-dock-inquiry:hover {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #94A3B8;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Join Now Button */
.btn-dock-join {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6B00 0%, #FFA41B 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px var(--color-orange-glow);
}

.btn-dock-join:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.6);
}

/* Phone Button */
.btn-dock-phone {
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.4);
    color: #15803D;
}

.phone-live-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #22C55E;
    animation: livePulse 1.6s infinite;
}

@keyframes livePulse {
    0%   { transform: scale(0.9); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7); }
    70%  { transform: scale(1.1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
    100% { transform: scale(0.9); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
}

.btn-dock-phone:hover {
    background: #16A34A;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.4);
}


/* ================================================================
   PAGE 4: OUR BEST FACULTY (MODERN DARK LUXURY CUTOUT THEME)
   ================================================================ */
.page-faculty {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #020611;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, #08162E 0%, #040A18 55%, #01040B 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faculty-bg-canvas {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faculty-ambient-glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(120px);
}

.faculty-ambient-glow.glow-1 {
    width: 700px;
    height: 550px;
    top: 15%;
    left: 10%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.faculty-ambient-glow.glow-2 {
    width: 600px;
    height: 500px;
    bottom: 8%;
    right: 12%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.bg-dotted-matrix {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.bg-vector-curves {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.faculty-stage-floor {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 160px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(1, 4, 11, 0.85) 60%, #01040B 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.faculty-particles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.faculty-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 36px;
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 4px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Faculty Top Header */
.faculty-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.faculty-top-accent {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.accent-line-left,
.accent-line-right {
    width: 28px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #FF6B00);
}

.accent-line-right {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FF6B00, transparent);
}

.accent-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    color: #FF8C38;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.faculty-main-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.text-accent-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF8C38 0%, #FFA14E 50%, #FFD700 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
}

.heading-sub-divider {
    width: 48px;
    height: 2.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FF6B00, #FFA14E);
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin: 8px auto 10px;
}

.faculty-subheading {
    font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.2vw, 0.98rem);
    color: #94A3B8;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* ================================================================
   HORIZONTAL 5-MEMBER CUTOUT STAGE (No Boxed Cards)
   ================================================================ */
.faculty-cutout-stage {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding: 0 8px;
}

/* Stage Pillar */
.faculty-stage-pillar {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1 1 0;
    max-width: 240px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Lead Mentor Center Elevation */
.faculty-stage-pillar.pillar-lead {
    max-width: 275px;
    transform: translateY(-14px);
    z-index: 10;
}

.faculty-stage-pillar:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
    z-index: 12;
}

.faculty-stage-pillar.pillar-lead:hover {
    transform: translateY(-20px) scale(1.04);
}

/* Figure Ambient Aura Glow (Subtle & Soft) */
.figure-ambient-aura {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 190px;
    height: 230px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(50px);
    opacity: 0.32;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.figure-ambient-aura.aura-blue  { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.figure-ambient-aura.aura-pink  { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.figure-ambient-aura.aura-gold  { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 140, 56, 0.28) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.figure-ambient-aura.aura-amber { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.24) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.figure-ambient-aura.aura-teal  { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%); }

.faculty-stage-pillar:hover .figure-ambient-aura {
    opacity: 0.62;
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

/* Cutout Person Wrapper */
.figure-cutout-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 260px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2;
}

.faculty-stage-pillar.pillar-lead .figure-cutout-wrapper {
    height: 295px;
}

/* Lead Ribbon / Crown Badge */
.lead-crown-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6B00 0%, #FFA14E 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4);
    z-index: 5;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.crown-star {
    color: #FFD700;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
}

/* Cutout Portrait Image */
.figure-cutout-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: bottom center;
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65));
    transition: filter 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
    user-select: none;
}

.faculty-stage-pillar:hover .figure-cutout-img {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85)) drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(255, 140, 56, 0.25));
}

.figure-foot-shadow {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -3px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 75%;
    height: 16px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Floating Information Block */
.floating-info-block {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 10px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.mentor-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0 0 3px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.faculty-stage-pillar.pillar-lead .mentor-name {
    font-size: 1.18rem;
}

.faculty-stage-pillar:hover .mentor-name {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.mentor-designation {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FF8C38;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.faculty-stage-pillar.pillar-lead .mentor-designation {
    font-size: 0.80rem;
    color: #FFA14E;
}

.mentor-info-divider {
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.65);
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin: 0 auto 6px;
    transition: width 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
}

.faculty-stage-pillar:hover .mentor-info-divider {
    width: 44px;
    background: #FF6B00;
}

.mentor-qual {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    margin: 0 0 3px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.mentor-achievement-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    margin: 3px 0 4px;
    max-width: 95%;
}

.achieve-trophy {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.achieve-text {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FCD34D;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.mentor-exp {
    font-size: 0.70rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #94A3B8;
    display: block;
}

/* Bottom CTA & Floating Dock Row */
.faculty-bottom-dock-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
}

.faculty-cta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.cta-prompt-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #94A3B8;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.btn-explore-faculty {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background-color: #061122;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0A1B38 0%, #061122 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid #FF6B00;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 12px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-explore-faculty:hover {
    background: #FF6B00;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #FF6B00;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4);
}

.btn-explore-faculty svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-explore-faculty:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Faculty Floating Dock */
.faculty-floating-dock {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background: rgba(6, 16, 32, 0.88);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(79, 125, 243, 0.15);
}


/* ================================================================
   PAGE 5: OUR STUDENTS PLACED (GLOBAL CORPORATE RECRUITMENT THEME)
   ================================================================ */
.page-placements {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #020712;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background Stage: Twilight Corporate Campus & Parallax */
.placements-bg-canvas {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.placements-campus-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -3%;
    width: 106%;
    height: 106%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 35%;
    filter: brightness(0.68) contrast(1.15) saturate(1.1);
    transform: scale(1.02);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}

.placements-campus-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: 
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(2, 7, 18, 0.82) 0%, rgba(2, 7, 18, 0.35) 45%, rgba(2, 7, 18, 0.92) 100%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 10%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.placements-ambient-warmth {
    position: absolute;
    top: 30%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 550px;
    height: 550px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.14) 0%, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.02) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(90px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.placements-particles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Main Content Container: Compact to fit viewport cleanly */
.placements-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1440px;
    height: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 48px);
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 2px);
    padding-bottom: clamp(8px, 1.5vh, 16px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Placements Header */
.placements-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3px;
    position: relative;
}

.placements-top-accent {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.placements-top-accent .accent-line-left,
.placements-top-accent .accent-line-right {
    width: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px);
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #FF6B00);
}

.placements-top-accent .accent-line-right {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FF6B00, transparent);
}

.placements-top-accent .accent-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: #FFB366;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.placements-main-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.7vw, 2.65rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 2px 0;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
}

.text-orange-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF7A1A 0%, #FF5500 50%, #FF9933 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.placements-subheading {
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1vw, 0.88rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74);
    line-height: 1.4;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Handwritten Script Accent Badge (Top Right) */
.placements-script-badge {
    position: absolute;
    right: -130px;
    top: 4px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    transform: rotate(5deg);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 3;
}

.placements-script-badge .script-text {
    font-family: 'Caveat', 'Playfair Display', cursive, serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #60A5FA;
    text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.4);
    line-height: 1.15;
    text-align: center;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.placements-script-badge .script-arrow {
    margin-top: 2px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.5));
}

@media (max-width: 1240px) {
    .placements-script-badge { display: none; }
}

/* Recruiter Logos Ribbon */
.placements-recruiters-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: clamp(6px, 1vw, 14px);
    margin: 3px auto 6px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    max-width: 1100px;
}

.recruiter-logo-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: clamp(4px, 0.6vh, 6px) clamp(10px, 1vw, 16px);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(8, 22, 42, 0.72);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 0.9vw, 0.82rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.recruiter-logo-pill:hover {
    background: rgba(14, 34, 64, 0.9);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.pill-deloitte { color: #FFFFFF; }
.pill-deloitte .deloitte-dot { color: #86EFAC; font-weight: 900; }
.pill-ey { color: #FDE047; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.pill-kpmg { color: #93C5FD; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.pill-pwc { color: #FCA5A5; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.pill-bdo { color: #EF4444; font-weight: 900; }
.pill-gt { color: #C084FC; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.74rem; }
.pill-gt .gt-icon { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #A855F7; }
.pill-ms { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.74rem; }
.pill-jpm { color: #E2E8F0; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.74rem; }
.pill-barclays { color: #38BDF8; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.pill-barclays .barclays-icon { font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ================================================================
   HORIZONTAL SLIDER STAGE (THE CORE SHOWCASE)
   ================================================================ */
.placements-slider-stage {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 4px auto 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(8px, 1.2vw, 18px);
}

/* Nav Arrows */
.slider-nav-arrow {
    width: clamp(38px, 3.2vw, 46px);
    height: clamp(38px, 3.2vw, 46px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.82);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 10;
}

.slider-nav-arrow:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-orange) 0%, #EA580C 100%);
    border-color: #FF8533;
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.45);
}

.slider-nav-arrow:active {
    transform: scale(0.96);
}

/* Viewport and Sliding Track */
.slider-viewport {
    flex: 1;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none; /* Hide scrollbar Firefox */
    padding: 10px 4px 14px;
}

.slider-viewport::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none; /* Hide scrollbar Chrome/Safari */
}

.slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: clamp(14px, 1.5vw, 22px);
    align-items: stretch;
    width: max-content;
    padding: 0 4px;
}

/* ================================================================
   INDIVIDUAL STUDENT SLIDE CARDS (EXACT MATCH REFERENCE DESIGN)
   ================================================================ */
.student-slide-card {
    flex: 0 0 clamp(200px, 17vw, 255px);
    border-radius: 26px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 22, 42, 0.85) 0%, rgba(3, 10, 22, 0.94) 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 
        0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.36s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    user-select: none;
}

.student-slide-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.6);
    box-shadow: 
        0 26px 54px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
        0 0 28px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.28),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.student-slide-card.active {
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: 
        0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65),
        0 0 32px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35);
}

.card-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Photo Stage */
.card-photo-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.6;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.student-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 18%;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    filter: brightness(0.98) contrast(1.05);
}

.student-slide-card:hover .student-photo {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Gradient overlay behind text for crisp contrast */
.card-photo-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg, 
        rgba(2, 7, 18, 0.05) 0%, 
        rgba(2, 7, 18, 0.1) 40%, 
        rgba(2, 7, 18, 0.85) 80%, 
        rgba(2, 7, 18, 0.98) 100%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}

.card-photo-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    right: -20px;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(25px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.student-slide-card:hover .card-photo-glow {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Company White Pill (Top-Left of Card) */
.card-company-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.card-company-badge .company-text {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    color: #0F172A;
}

.badge-kpmg .company-text { color: #00338D; font-weight: 900; }
.badge-deloitte .company-text { color: #000000; font-weight: 800; }
.badge-deloitte .dot-green { color: #86BC25; }
.badge-ey .company-text { color: #111827; font-weight: 900; }
.badge-pwc .company-text { color: #D04A02; font-weight: 900; }
.badge-ms .company-text { color: #002B49; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.65rem; }
.badge-jpm .company-text { color: #000000; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.68rem; }

/* Bottom Content Overlay */
.card-content-overlay {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: 0 16px 16px;
    margin-top: -30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

/* Package Orange Pill */
.card-package-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 3px 11px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.55);
    color: #FFB366;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    width: fit-content;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2);
}

.card-name-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 8px;
}

.card-titles {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1px;
    min-width: 0;
}

.student-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.student-role {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.student-course {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Round Arrow Action Button */
.card-action-circle {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1.2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.student-slide-card:hover .card-action-circle {
    background: var(--color-orange);
    border-color: #FF8533;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Slider Pagination Indicators */
.placements-slider-dots {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin: 2px 0 6px;
}

.slider-dash {
    width: 22px;
    height: 3.5px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-dash.active {
    width: 34px;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.6);
}

/* ================================================================
   4 PILLARS FOOTER BAR (EXACT COPY & ICONS FROM REFERENCE)
   ================================================================ */
.placements-pillars-bar {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(12px, 1.8vw, 24px);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 2px auto 8px;
    padding: clamp(8px, 1.2vh, 12px) clamp(16px, 2vw, 28px);
    background: rgba(6, 16, 32, 0.72);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.pillar-benefit-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.pillar-icon-box {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.22);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.pillar-benefit-item:hover .pillar-icon-box {
    background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.16);
    border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.45);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.pillar-text-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1px;
}

.pillar-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 0.95vw, 0.88rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.pillar-desc {
    font-size: clamp(0.68rem, 0.8vw, 0.74rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Bottom Placements Floating Dock */
.placements-bottom-dock-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.placements-floating-dock {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    background: rgba(6, 16, 32, 0.88);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12);
}


/* ================================================================
   PAGE 6: CONTACT US (MODERN SPLIT HUB THEME)
   ================================================================ */
.page-contact {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #030814;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, #0A1C38 0%, #050F20 50%, #01040A 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-ambient-mesh {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(120px);
}

.contact-ambient-mesh.mesh-1 {
    width: 650px;
    height: 550px;
    top: 10%;
    left: 5%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.contact-ambient-mesh.mesh-2 {
    width: 700px;
    height: 600px;
    bottom: 5%;
    right: 5%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.contact-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1380px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 48px;
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 8px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
    padding-bottom: 28px;
}

.contact-main-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Left Column */
.contact-left-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.eyebrow-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-orange);
}

.contact-headline {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.contact-description {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    max-width: 520px;
}

/* Campus Cards */
.campus-cards-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.campus-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.campus-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.campus-icon-box {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.campus-card.campus-online .campus-icon-box {
    color: #38BDF8;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
}

.campus-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.campus-tag {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.campus-tag.tag-live {
    color: #38BDF8;
}

.campus-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 2px 0 3px;
}

.campus-address {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Direct Contact Chips */
.direct-contact-chips {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
}

.contact-chip {
    flex: 1;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.contact-chip:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.chip-phone { color: #22C55E; }
.chip-email { color: #60A5FA; }

.chip-label {
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #94A3B8;
    display: block;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.chip-val {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Right Column Form Card */
.contact-form-glass-card {
    background: rgba(8, 20, 42, 0.88);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 26px 30px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(79, 125, 243, 0.15);
}

.form-card-badge {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-card-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.form-card-sub {
    font-size: 0.80rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

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

.consultation-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    outline: none;
    resize: none;
}

.consultation-form textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.btn-submit-contact {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.contact-success-toast {
    display: none;
    margin-top: 14px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.4);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: #86EFAC;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.contact-success-toast.show {
    display: flex;
}

.toast-check {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #22C55E;
    color: #000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 900;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Contact Floating Dock */
.contact-floating-dock {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: rgba(6, 16, 32, 0.88);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.btn-dock-whatsapp {
    background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.16);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
    color: #25D366;
}

.btn-dock-whatsapp:hover {
    background: #25D366;
    color: #000000;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

.btn-dock-home {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-dock-home:hover {
    background: var(--color-orange);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* ================================================================
   MODALS (STUDENT STORIES & INQUIRY)
   ================================================================ */
.modal-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(2, 6, 18, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.modal-backdrop.open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.modal-dialog {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(8, 20, 42, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 36px 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 40px rgba(79, 125, 243, 0.2);
    transform: scale(0.92) translateY(20px);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.modal-backdrop.open .modal-dialog {
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.modal-stories-dialog {
    max-width: 920px;
}

.modal-form-dialog {
    max-width: 520px;
}

.modal-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #94A3B8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.modal-header {
    margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.modal-badge-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.modal-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.modal-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Stories Grid */
.stories-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}

.story-item-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.story-item-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.story-card-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.rank-pill {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.rank-pill.rank-1 { background: #FFD700; color: #000000; box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4); }
.rank-pill.rank-2 { background: #E2E8F0; color: #0F172A; }
.rank-pill.rank-3 { background: #F59E0B; color: #000000; }
.rank-pill.rank-5 { background: #38BDF8; color: #000000; }
.rank-pill.rank-7 { background: #EC4899; color: #FFFFFF; }
.rank-pill.rank-10 { background: #A855F7; color: #FFFFFF; }

.subject-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #94A3B8;
}

.ranker-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ranker-quote {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.btn-play-story {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4);
    color: var(--color-orange);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s;
}

.btn-play-story:hover {
    background: var(--color-orange);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Modal Form */
.modal-inquiry-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    text-align: left;
}

.form-group label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #CBD5E1;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.25s;
}

.form-group select option {
    background: #0B1E38;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--color-orange-glow);
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
}

.modal-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 8px;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.form-success-toast {
    display: none;
    margin-top: 18px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.4);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: #86EFAC;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.form-success-toast.show {
    display: flex;
}

.toast-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #22C55E;
    color: #000000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 900;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}





/* ================================================================
   ANIMATION & STAGGER SYSTEM
   =============================================================== */
[data-animate], [data-c-animate], [data-a-animate], [data-f-animate], [data-p-animate], [data-ct-animate] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s var(--transition-smooth), transform 0.7s var(--transition-smooth);
}

[data-c-animate="fade-right"], [data-ct-animate="fade-right"] {
    transform: translateX(-35px);
}

[data-ct-animate="fade-left"] {
    transform: translateX(35px);
}

[data-f-animate="fade-down"], [data-a-animate="fade-down"], [data-p-animate="fade-down"] {
    transform: translateY(-28px);
}

[data-animate].visible, [data-c-animate].visible, [data-a-animate].visible, [data-f-animate].visible, [data-p-animate].visible, [data-ct-animate].visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(0, 0);
}



/* ================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN & MULTI-DEVICE OPTIMIZATION
   ================================================================ */

/* ---------- 1. Large Desktops & Laptops (max-width: 1280px) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
    .placements-script-badge {
        display: none;
    }

    .courses-main-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 290px 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
    }

    .student-slide-card {
        flex: 0 0 230px;
    }
}

/* ---------- 2. Tablets & Small Laptops (max-width: 1024px) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .navbar {
        padding: 0 24px;
    }

    .slide-pagination {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Hero Page Tablet */
    .hero-container {
        padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 12px) 28px 24px 28px;
    }

    .hero-split-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .hero-lady-frame {
        max-width: 360px;
        height: 420px;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.8rem);
    }

    .chip-record {
        left: -12px;
    }

    .chip-acca {
        right: -12px;
    }

    .chip-placement {
        left: -12px;
    }

    /* Courses Page Tablet */
    .courses-container {
        padding: 0 28px;
        padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 8px);
        padding-bottom: 20px;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .courses-main-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .courses-left-col {
        max-width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .courses-eyebrow {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .courses-headline {
        font-size: 2.1rem;
    }

    .courses-description {
        max-width: 540px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .courses-action-wrap {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .courses-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .course-card {
        padding: 18px 16px;
        min-height: 290px;
    }

    .courses-features-bar {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
        padding: 16px;
    }

    .feature-divider {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Faculty Page Tablet */
    .faculty-container {
        padding: 0 24px;
        padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 8px);
        padding-bottom: 16px;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .faculty-cutout-stage {
        display: flex;
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        padding: 12px 10px 20px;
        gap: 16px;
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .faculty-stage-pillar {
        flex: 0 0 210px;
        max-width: 210px;
    }

    .faculty-stage-pillar.pillar-lead {
        flex: 0 0 230px;
        max-width: 230px;
    }

    .figure-cutout-wrapper {
        height: 240px;
    }

    .faculty-stage-pillar.pillar-lead .figure-cutout-wrapper {
        height: 270px;
    }

    /* Placements Page Tablet */
    .placements-container {
        padding: 0 24px;
        padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 6px);
        padding-bottom: 14px;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .placements-main-heading {
        font-size: 2.1rem;
    }

    .placements-recruiters-bar {
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .recruiter-logo-pill {
        padding: 4px 12px;
        font-size: 0.74rem;
    }

    .student-slide-card {
        flex: 0 0 220px;
    }

    .placements-pillars-bar {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 14px;
        padding: 12px 20px;
    }

    /* Contact Page Tablet */
    .contact-container {
        padding: 0 28px;
        padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 10px);
        padding-bottom: 20px;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .contact-main-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }
}

/* ---------- 3. Mobile Landscape & Standard Tablets (max-width: 768px) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --nav-height: 56px;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       NORMAL MOBILE VERTICAL SCROLL ARCHITECTURE
       ============================================================ */
    html {
        height: auto !important;
        overflow-y: auto !important;
        overflow-x: hidden !important;
        scroll-behavior: smooth !important;
    }

    body {
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: 100% !important;
        overflow-y: auto !important;
        overflow-x: hidden !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        position: relative !important;
    }

    .zoom-viewport {
        position: static !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: 100vh !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
        display: block !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .zoom-slide {
        position: relative !important;
        inset: auto !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        filter: none !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
        display: block !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    }

    .page-home,
    .page-courses,
    .page-achievements,
    .page-faculty,
    .page-placements,
    .page-contact {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        filter: none !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
        z-index: 1 !important;
    }

    .slide-pagination {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* All content immediately visible with normal mobile scrolling */
    [data-animate], [data-c-animate], [data-a-animate], [data-f-animate], [data-p-animate], [data-ct-animate] {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    /* Fixed App Header */
    .navbar {
        padding: 0 14px;
        height: 56px;
        background: rgba(5, 12, 24, 0.95) !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    }

    .navbar.navbar-hidden {
        transform: none !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
    }

    .navbar.navbar-light {
        background: rgba(5, 12, 24, 0.95) !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    }

    .navbar.navbar-light .logo-img { filter: none !important; }
    .navbar.navbar-light .hamburger span { background: #FFFFFF !important; }
    .navbar.navbar-light .mobile-call-pill { color: #FF8A24 !important; border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.5) !important; }

    .logo-img {
        height: 34px;
        width: auto;
    }

    .mobile-top-actions {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .mobile-call-pill {
        padding: 5px 11px;
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        gap: 5px;
    }

    .mobile-call-pill svg {
        width: 13px;
        height: 13px;
    }

    /* Mobile App Bottom Tab Bar (iOS / Android Native Feel) */
    .mobile-app-bottom-bar {
        display: flex;
        position: fixed;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: calc(56px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
        padding: 3px 4px env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px) 4px;
        background: rgba(4, 11, 24, 0.94);
        backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
        box-shadow: 0 -8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
        z-index: 998;
        justify-content: space-around;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .app-tab-btn {
        flex: 1;
        min-width: 0;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 1px;
        height: 100%;
        background: transparent;
        border: none;
        outline: none;
        cursor: pointer;
        color: #8F9CAE;
        padding: 2px 1px;
        position: relative;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: transform 0.18s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.2s ease;
        -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
        user-select: none;
    }

    .app-tab-btn:active {
        transform: scale(0.90);
    }

    .tab-icon-wrap {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 28px;
        height: 22px;
        border-radius: 10px;
        transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        color: inherit;
    }

    .tab-icon-wrap svg {
        width: 17px;
        height: 17px;
        transition: transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), stroke 0.2s ease;
    }

    .tab-label {
        font-size: 0.58rem;
        font-weight: 500;
        letter-spacing: 0;
        line-height: 1;
        color: inherit;
        transition: color 0.2s ease, font-weight 0.2s ease;
    }

    .tab-active-dot {
        width: 3.5px;
        height: 3.5px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: var(--color-orange);
        box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--color-orange);
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0);
        transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        margin-top: 1px;
    }

    /* Active Tab State */
    .app-tab-btn.active {
        color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .app-tab-btn.active .tab-icon-wrap {
        background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.16);
        color: var(--color-orange);
        transform: translateY(-1px);
    }

    .app-tab-btn.active .tab-icon-wrap svg {
        transform: scale(1.08);
        stroke: var(--color-orange);
    }

    .app-tab-btn.active .tab-label {
        color: #FF8A24;
        font-weight: 700;
    }

    .app-tab-btn.active .tab-active-dot {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        inset: 0;
        background: rgba(4, 11, 24, 0.98);
        backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 24px;
        opacity: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
        transform: translateY(-8px);
        z-index: 1005;
    }

    .nav-links.open {
        opacity: 1;
        pointer-events: all;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .nav-links .nav-link {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .nav-actions {
        display: none;
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .cursor-glow {
        display: none;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       PAGE 0: HERO (HOME) MOBILE OPTIMIZATION
       ============================================================ */
    .page-home {
        overflow-y: auto !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        display: block !important;
    }

    .hero-container {
        padding: calc(56px + 14px) 16px calc(72px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)) 16px !important;
        min-height: 100%;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .hero-split-grid {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 14px;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-content-col {
        display: contents; /* Unwraps children into hero-split-grid for precise visual ordering */
    }

    /* Visual sequence on mobile: */
    .hero-badge {
        order: 1;
        padding: 5px 12px;
        font-size: 0.70rem;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
        gap: 6px;
        align-self: flex-start;
    }

    .badge-live-text {
        font-size: 0.70rem;
    }

    .badge-sub-text {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
    }

    .hero-title {
        order: 2;
        font-size: clamp(1.48rem, 5.5vw, 1.95rem);
        line-height: 1.18;
        letter-spacing: -0.015em;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
        word-break: normal;
        overflow-wrap: break-word;
    }

    /* RIGHT COLUMN (LADY SHOWCASE) ON MOBILE - ORDER 3, SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE */
    .hero-visual-col {
        order: 3;
        width: 100%;
        margin: 6px 0 12px 0;
    }

    .hero-mentor-stage {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-mentor-aura {
        width: 280px;
        height: 280px;
        filter: blur(30px);
    }

    .hero-ambient-ring {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-lady-frame {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 360px;
        height: 290px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .hero-lady-photo-box {
        border-radius: 20px;
        border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
        box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 25px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
    }

    .hero-lady-img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        object-position: 73% 16%;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        filter: contrast(1.05) brightness(1.03) !important;
    }

    /* Mobile floating chips: positioned safely without covering her face */
    .floating-chip {
        padding: 5px 10px;
        border-radius: 10px;
        gap: 6px;
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    }

    .chip-badge-icon {
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }

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

    .chip-desc {
        display: none; /* Keep clean and compact on phone */
    }

    .chip-record {
        top: 10px;
        left: 10px;
        animation: none;
    }

    .chip-acca {
        top: auto;
        bottom: 56px;
        right: 10px;
        animation: none;
    }

    .chip-placement {
        display: none; /* Kept uncluttered so her chest/suit is clean */
    }

    .hero-mentor-infobar {
        bottom: 8px;
        left: 8px;
        right: 8px;
        padding: 6px 10px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .infobar-name {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .infobar-title {
        font-size: 0.62rem;
    }

    .infobar-link-btn {
        width: 24px;
        height: 24px;
    }

    /* Content below lady showcase: */
    .hero-subtitle {
        order: 4;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        line-height: 1.45;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        max-width: 100%;
        color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
    }

    .hero-cta-group {
        order: 5;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 8px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-cta-group .btn {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 10px 8px;
        font-size: 0.76rem;
        justify-content: center;
        white-space: nowrap;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .hero-cta-group .hero-btn-video {
        grid-column: span 2;
        padding: 8px 10px;
        font-size: 0.74rem;
    }

    .hero-trust-bar {
        order: 6;
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 6px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .trust-pill {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        padding: 4px 8px;
    }

    .hero-stats-grid {
        order: 7;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 8px;
        width: 100%;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .hero-stat-card {
        padding: 8px 10px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .stat-card-icon {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    .stat-suffix {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.62rem;
    }

    .scroll-indicator {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* Return Home floating button (desktop only) */
    .return-home-btn {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       PAGE 1: COURSES MOBILE OPTIMIZATION
       ============================================================ */
    .courses-container {
        padding: 36px 14px 28px 14px !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
        height: auto !important;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
    }

    .courses-main-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .courses-eyebrow {
        gap: 6px;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .eyebrow-text {
        font-size: 0.66rem;
    }

    .courses-headline {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        line-height: 1.2;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .courses-headline br {
        display: inline;
    }

    .courses-description {
        font-size: 0.74rem;
        line-height: 1.35;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .courses-action-wrap {
        display: none;
    }

    .courses-cards-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .course-card {
        padding: 12px 14px;
        border-radius: 16px;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .card-top {
        margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .card-badge-gold {
        padding: 2px 7px;
        font-size: 0.62rem;
    }

    .course-logo-wrap {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
    }

    .course-tag {
        font-size: 0.64rem;
        margin-bottom: 2px;
    }

    .course-title {
        font-size: 1.10rem;
        margin-bottom: 3px;
    }

    .course-desc {
        font-size: 0.74rem;
        line-height: 1.35;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
        display: -webkit-box;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .card-footer {
        padding-top: 8px;
    }

    .course-meta {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
    }

    .card-link-arrow {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
    }

    .courses-features-bar {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 8px;
        padding: 10px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .feature-item {
        padding: 6px 8px;
        gap: 6px;
    }

    .feature-icon-circle {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
    }

    .feature-title {
        font-size: 0.70rem;
    }

    .feature-sub {
        font-size: 0.58rem;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       PAGE 2: ACHIEVEMENTS / RANKERS MOBILE OPTIMIZATION
       ============================================================ */
    .page-achievements {
        position: relative !important;
        inset: auto !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        padding: 32px 14px 44px 14px !important;
        background: #FAF8F5 !important;
        background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 20%, #FFFFFF 0%, #FDFBF7 40%, #EFF4FB 100%) !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    .achieve-spotlight-gold,
    .achieve-spotlight-blue,
    .achieve-vignette-top,
    .achieve-particles {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .achieve-fullscreen-stage {
        position: relative !important;
        inset: auto !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        z-index: 2 !important;
    }

    .achieve-banner-stage {
        position: relative !important;
        inset: auto !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.40) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 0 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.10) !important;
        background: #FFFFFF !important;
    }

    .achieve-stage-img {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        object-fit: contain !important;
        border-radius: 14px !important;
        display: block !important;
    }

    .achieve-top-branding {
        position: relative !important;
        top: auto !important;
        left: auto !important;
        transform: none !important;
        margin: 0 auto 16px auto !important;
        order: -1 !important;
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        padding: 6px 16px !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        border-radius: 50px !important;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important;
        border: 1.5px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
        z-index: 5 !important;
    }

    .achieve-brand-logo-wrap {
        width: 26px !important;
        height: 26px !important;
        border-radius: 50% !important;
    }

    .achieve-brand-logo {
        width: 18px !important;
        height: 18px !important;
    }

    .achieve-partner-badge {
        width: 24px !important;
        height: 24px !important;
    }

    .achieve-brand-title {
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
        font-weight: 900 !important;
    }

    .achieve-brand-tagline {
        font-size: 0.62rem !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       PAGE 3: FACULTY MOBILE OPTIMIZATION
       ============================================================ */
    .faculty-container {
        padding: 36px 14px 28px 14px !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
        height: auto !important;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .faculty-header {
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .accent-tag {
        font-size: 0.64rem;
    }

    .faculty-main-heading {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
        margin: 4px 0;
    }

    .faculty-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.74rem;
        line-height: 1.3;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    /* Faculty Cutout Stage: Smooth Horizontal Scrollable Carousel */
    .faculty-cutout-stage {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        overflow-x: auto;
        overflow-y: hidden;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
        gap: 10px;
        padding: 6px 4px 12px;
        width: 100%;
        margin: 0;
        scrollbar-width: none;
    }
    .faculty-cutout-stage::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

    .faculty-stage-pillar {
        flex: 0 0 150px !important;
        max-width: 150px !important;
        scroll-snap-align: start;
        border-radius: 16px;
        padding: 8px 6px 10px;
        background: rgba(8, 20, 38, 0.75);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    .figure-cutout-wrapper {
        height: 145px !important;
    }

    .mentor-cutout-img {
        max-height: 140px;
    }

    .mentor-name {
        font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    }

    .mentor-role {
        font-size: 0.65rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 3px;
    }

    .mentor-qualification {
        font-size: 0.58rem !important;
        line-height: 1.25;
    }

    .faculty-cta-row {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .faculty-floating-dock {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 6px;
        padding: 6px 8px;
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 8px;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }

    .faculty-floating-dock .btn-dock-back,
    .faculty-floating-dock .btn-dock-join {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .faculty-floating-dock .dock-btn {
        padding: 6px 12px;
        font-size: 0.70rem;
    }

    .faculty-header-cta-block {
        display: none;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       PAGE 4: PLACEMENTS MOBILE OPTIMIZATION
       ============================================================ */
    .placements-container {
        padding: 36px 14px 28px 14px !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
        height: auto !important;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .placements-badge-top {
        font-size: 0.64rem;
        margin-bottom: 3px;
    }

    .placements-main-heading {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
        margin-bottom: 3px;
        line-height: 1.18;
    }

    .placements-subheading {
        font-size: 0.74rem;
        line-height: 1.3;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    /* Recruiter Pills: Horizontal Scrolling Row */
    .placements-recruiters-bar {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        gap: 6px;
        padding: 2px 2px 8px;
        width: 100%;
        scrollbar-width: none;
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
    .placements-recruiters-bar::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

    .recruiter-logo-pill {
        flex-shrink: 0;
        padding: 3px 8px;
        font-size: 0.64rem;
        border-radius: 999px;
    }

    .placements-slider-container {
        position: relative;
        margin: 4px 0;
    }

    .slider-nav-arrow {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .slider-viewport {
        padding: 6px 2px 10px;
    }

    .slider-track {
        gap: 10px;
    }

    /* Student Slide Cards */
    .student-slide-card {
        flex: 0 0 160px !important;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .card-photo-wrapper {
        aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.2;
    }

    .card-company-badge {
        top: 8px;
        left: 8px;
        padding: 2px 7px;
    }

    .card-company-badge .company-text {
        font-size: 0.62rem;
    }

    .salary-package-pill {
        bottom: 8px;
        left: 8px;
        padding: 2px 7px;
        font-size: 0.66rem;
    }

    .card-info-content {
        padding: 8px 10px;
    }

    .student-name {
        font-size: 0.84rem;
        margin-bottom: 2px;
    }

    .student-role {
        font-size: 0.64rem;
        margin-bottom: 3px;
    }

    .program-qual-tag {
        font-size: 0.60rem;
    }

    /* Placements Pillars: 2x2 Clean Compact Grid */
    .placements-pillars-bar {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 6px;
        padding: 8px 10px;
        border-radius: 16px;
        margin: 6px 0;
    }

    .pillar-card {
        padding: 6px;
        gap: 6px;
    }

    .pillar-icon-box {
        width: 26px;
        height: 26px;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .pillar-icon-box svg {
        width: 14px;
        height: 14px;
    }

    .pillar-title {
        font-size: 0.70rem;
        line-height: 1.15;
    }

    .pillar-desc {
        font-size: 0.58rem;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .placements-floating-dock {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 6px;
        padding: 5px 8px;
        width: 100%;
        border-radius: 18px;
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: 6px;
    }

    .placements-floating-dock .btn-dock-back,
    .placements-floating-dock .btn-dock-join {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .placements-floating-dock .dock-btn {
        padding: 6px 12px;
        font-size: 0.70rem;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       PAGE 5: CONTACT US MOBILE OPTIMIZATION
       ============================================================ */
    .contact-container {
        padding: 36px 14px calc(76px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)) 14px !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
        height: auto !important;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .contact-badge {
        font-size: 0.64rem;
        margin-bottom: 3px;
    }

    .contact-headline {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
        margin-bottom: 3px;
        line-height: 1.18;
    }

    .contact-subtext {
        font-size: 0.74rem;
        line-height: 1.3;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .contact-main-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .campuses-list {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .campus-card {
        padding: 10px 12px;
        border-radius: 14px;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .campus-icon-box {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .campus-icon-box svg {
        width: 16px;
        height: 16px;
    }

    .campus-tag {
        font-size: 0.58rem;
    }

    .campus-name {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        margin-bottom: 2px;
    }

    .campus-address {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        line-height: 1.25;
    }

    .contact-quick-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .quick-pill {
        padding: 8px 10px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .quick-label {
        font-size: 0.56rem;
    }

    .quick-val {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }

    .contact-form-glass-card {
        padding: 14px 14px;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }

    .form-heading {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        margin-bottom: 3px;
    }

    .form-sub {
        font-size: 0.70rem;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .form-group label {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .form-input,
    .form-select,
    .form-textarea {
        padding: 8px 12px;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .btn-submit-enquiry {
        padding: 10px 14px;
        font-size: 0.80rem;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .modal-dialog {
        padding: 20px 16px;
    }

    .contact-floating-dock {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 6px;
        padding: 5px 8px;
        width: 100%;
        border-radius: 18px;
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: 10px;
    }

    .contact-floating-dock .btn-dock-back,
    .contact-floating-dock .btn-dock-home {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .contact-floating-dock .dock-btn {
        padding: 6px 12px;
        font-size: 0.70rem;
    }
}

/* ---------- 4. Compact Smartphones (max-width: 480px) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.55rem;
    }

    .hero-lady-frame {
        max-width: 320px;
        height: 250px;
    }

    .hero-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 6px;
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.58rem;
    }

    .faculty-main-heading {
        font-size: 1.22rem;
    }

    .faculty-stage-pillar {
        flex: 0 0 135px !important;
        max-width: 135px !important;
    }

    .figure-cutout-wrapper {
        height: 130px !important;
    }

    .mentor-cutout-img {
        max-height: 125px;
    }

    .placements-main-heading {
        font-size: 1.22rem;
    }

    .student-slide-card {
        flex: 0 0 148px !important;
    }

    .student-name {
        font-size: 0.80rem;
    }

    .salary-package-pill {
        font-size: 0.62rem;
    }

    .contact-headline {
        font-size: 1.22rem;
    }

    .dock-btn {
        flex: 1 1 45%;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 6px 6px;
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }

    .mobile-app-bottom-bar {
        height: calc(52px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
        padding: 2px 3px env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px) 3px;
    }

    .app-tab-btn {
        padding: 1px 0;
        gap: 0px;
    }

    .tab-icon-wrap {
        width: 26px;
        height: 20px;
    }

    .tab-icon-wrap svg {
        width: 16px;
        height: 16px;
    }

    .tab-label {
        font-size: 0.54rem;
    }
}