/* ==========================================
   DESIGN SYSTEM & VARIABLES
   ========================================== */
:root {
    --primary-color: #0f172a;       /* Deep slate blue/black */
    --primary-light: #1e293b;
    --accent-orange: #f97316;       /* Energetic orange accent */
    --accent-orange-hover: #ea580c;
    --accent-blue: #2563eb;         /* Professional brand blue */
    --accent-blue-light: #eff6ff;
    --text-color: #334155;          /* Premium charcoal text */
    --text-muted: #64748b;
    --bg-light: #f8fafc;            /* Clean light page background */
    --bg-white: #ffffff;
    --bg-accent-light: #f1f5f9;
    --border-color: #e2e8f0;
    --success-color: #10b981;
    
    --font-main: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    
    --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
    --transition-normal: 0.3s ease;
    
    --max-width: 1200px;
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    color: var(--text-color);
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

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

.mt-4 {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* ==========================================
   BUTTONS & BADGES
   ========================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    border: none;
    outline: none;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--accent-orange);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-orange-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: var(--accent-blue);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: #1d4ed8;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-large {
    padding: 0.9rem 2.25rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn-full-width {
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-icon {
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* ==========================================
   HEADER / NAVIGATION
   ========================================== */
.main-header {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.header-container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.logo-area {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    line-height: 1;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-img {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.logo-img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.logo-text {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.logo-subtext {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    letter-spacing: 3.5px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-link {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    background-color: var(--accent-orange);
    transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.header-ctas {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.phone-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.phone-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
}

.phone-icon {
    background-color: var(--accent-blue-light);
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    padding: 0.4rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 24px;
    height: 18px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.menu-toggle .bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.mobile-only {
    display: none;
}

/* ==========================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================== */
/* Keyframe Animations for Hero Effects */
@keyframes fadeInUpHero {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

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

@keyframes pulseGlowBadge {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
    }
    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 99, 235, 0);
    }
}

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

.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.6) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 90%);
    padding: 5rem 0 0 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
}

.location-badge-top {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--accent-blue-light);
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    animation: fadeInUpHero 0.8s ease forwards, pulseGlowBadge 2.5s infinite;
    animation-delay: 0.1s, 0.9s;
    opacity: 0;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    animation: fadeInUpHero 0.8s ease forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.25s;
    opacity: 0;
}

.hero-title .highlight {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    position: relative;
}

.courses-tags {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    animation: fadeInUpHero 0.8s ease forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
    opacity: 0;
}

.tag {
    background-color: var(--bg-accent-light);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.tag:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-blue-light);
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}

.tag-divider {
    color: var(--border-color);
}

.features-list {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    animation: fadeInUpHero 0.8s ease forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.55s;
    opacity: 0;
}

.features-list li {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--text-color);
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.features-list li:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.check-icon {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.hero-ctas {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    animation: fadeInUpHero 0.8s ease forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.7s;
    opacity: 0;
}

/* Primary CTA shining sheen overlay */
.hero-ctas .btn-primary {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-ctas .btn-primary::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -150%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    transition: 0.75s;
}

.hero-ctas .btn-primary:hover::after {
    left: 150%;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    animation: fadeInRightHero 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
    opacity: 0;
}

.hero-image-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    animation: floatHeroImage 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-image-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.hero-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.info-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--bg-white);
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-image-card:hover .info-overlay {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-color: var(--accent-orange);
}

.overlay-pin {
    background-color: var(--accent-orange);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-image-card:hover .overlay-pin {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(10deg);
}

.overlay-text strong {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
}

.overlay-text p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* Stats Bar */
.stats-bar {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 2rem 0;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--accent-orange);
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.stat-item {
    position: relative;
}

.stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 20%;
    height: 60%;
    width: 1px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* ==========================================
   SECTION COMMON STYLES
   ========================================== */
section {
    padding: 7rem 0;
}

.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

/* ==========================================
   WHY CHOOSE US / LOCATION MAP
   ========================================== */
.why-us-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.why-us-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.strength-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.strength-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.strength-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background-color: var(--accent-blue-light);
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.strength-text h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.strength-text p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.btn-strength {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Location Map Graphic Mockup */
.map-container-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.custom-map-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.map-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.map-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--accent-orange);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.map-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.map-graphic-mock {
    height: 300px;
    background-color: #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

/* Map lines/roads styling */
.road {
    position: absolute;
    background-color: #cbd5e1;
    z-index: 1;
}

.road-h {
    width: 100%;
    height: 12px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.road-v {
    height: 100%;
    width: 12px;
    left: 45%;
}

.road-diagonal {
    width: 150%;
    height: 10px;
    top: 20%;
    left: -20%;
    transform: rotate(25deg);
}

/* Map location nodes */
.map-node {
    position: absolute;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    z-index: 5;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.node-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background-color: var(--accent-blue);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
}

.node-dot.small {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
}

.primary-node {
    top: 45%;
    left: 40%;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-orange);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
}

.primary-node .node-dot {
    background-color: var(--accent-orange);
}

.loc-1 { top: 20%; left: 60%; }
.loc-2 { top: 65%; left: 20%; }
.loc-3 { top: 75%; left: 55%; }
.loc-4 { top: 15%; left: 15%; }
.loc-5 { top: 50%; left: 75%; }

@keyframes pulse {
    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.7); }
    70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(249, 115, 22, 0); }
}

.animate-pulse {
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

.map-footer-info {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================
   COACHING PROGRAMS (CLASSES/CARDS)
   ========================================== */
.courses-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

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

.program-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.program-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.program-header {
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem 1.75rem;
    color: var(--bg-white);
    position: relative;
}

.program-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0.15;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.4) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 90%);
}

.color-1 { background-color: var(--primary-color); }
.color-2 { background-color: var(--accent-blue); }
.color-3 { background-color: var(--accent-orange); }

.program-icon-box {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--bg-white);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.program-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.program-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.program-body {
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.subjects-list {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.subjects-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sub-bullet {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--accent-orange);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-right: 0.75rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

.program-img-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-accent-light);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

/* ==========================================
   PROUD OF OUR LOCAL STARS
   ========================================== */
.achievers-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

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

.achiever-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.achiever-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--accent-orange);
}

.achiever-photo-box {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    border: 3px solid var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

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

.achiever-info h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.achiever-loc {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.badge-result {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--accent-orange-hover);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

/* ==========================================
   SOCIETIES GRID ("Students Join Us From")
   ========================================== */
.societies-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.societies-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.society-badge {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.society-badge.ticked {
    border-color: var(--success-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.society-badge.ticked:hover {
    background-color: #ecfdf5;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.badge-check {
    color: var(--success-color);
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ==========================================
   DIFFERENTIATORS SECTION
   ========================================== */
.differentiators-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.differentiators-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.diff-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.diff-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.diff-icon-circle {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background-color: var(--accent-orange);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.diff-text h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.diff-text p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.diff-image-area {
    position: relative;
}

.image-border-box {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.campus-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 480px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.img-tag-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-orange);
}

/* ==========================================
   FREE DEMO LEAD FORM
   ========================================== */
.demo-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    position: relative;
}

.form-box-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.form-text-info h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.form-text-info p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.urgency-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--accent-orange);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.form-container-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.demo-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.demo-form label {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.demo-form input, .demo-form select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-color);
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    outline: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.demo-form input:focus, .demo-form select:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}

.form-success-msg {
    display: none;
    background-color: #ecfdf5;
    color: var(--success-color);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================
   FOOTER (LIGHT THEME)
   ========================================== */
.light-footer {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 5rem 0 2rem;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.footer-info-brand .brand-desc {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.social-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.social-icons a {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background-color: var(--bg-accent-light);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-icons a:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-orange);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-links-col h4, .contact-col h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-links-col ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links-col ul li a {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links-col ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    padding-left: 3px;
}

.contact-col p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-col p a {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-bottom {
    padding-top: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (MEDIA QUERIES)
   ========================================== */

/* Tablet & Mobile (1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    html {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
    
    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .hero-content {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .courses-tags {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .features-list {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .hero-ctas {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .why-us-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    .programs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .achievers-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    
    .differentiators-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    .diff-image-area {
        order: -1;
    }
    
    .campus-img {
        height: 350px;
    }
    
    .form-box-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* Navigation Burger Menu (768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
        z-index: 1001;
    }
    
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 80%;
        max-width: 320px;
        height: 100vh;
        background-color: var(--bg-white);
        box-shadow: -5px 0 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        z-index: 1000;
        transition: right var(--transition-normal);
    }
    
    .nav-menu.active {
        right: 0;
    }
    
    .menu-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
        transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg);
    }
    
    .menu-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }
    
    .menu-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg);
    }
    
    .desktop-only {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .mobile-only {
        display: inline-flex;
    }
    
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .stat-item:nth-child(2)::after {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .programs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 450px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .achievers-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero-image {
        height: auto;
        aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    }
    
    .info-overlay {
        position: relative;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        border-radius: 0 0 24px 24px;
        border: none;
        padding: 1rem;
        backdrop-filter: none;
        background: var(--primary-color);
    }
}

/* Mobile Portrait (480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
    }
    
    .courses-tags {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    
    .features-list {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .hero-ctas {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .hero-ctas .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .stat-item::after {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    .achievers-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 320px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .form-container-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   COURSES & ABOUT PAGE CUSTOM STYLES
   ========================================== */

/* Hero Banner */
.page-header-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-header-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.page-banner-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffffff, #f1f5f9);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.page-banner-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--border-color);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Content Container Cards */
.content-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.content-section-alt {
    background-color: var(--bg-accent-light);
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.section-intro-text {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Course Cards Grid */
.course-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.course-premium-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.course-premium-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.card-accent-header {
    padding: 2rem;
    color: var(--bg-white);
    position: relative;
}

.card-accent-header.orange {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-orange) 0%, #ea580c 100%);
}

.card-accent-header.blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-blue) 0%, #1d4ed8 100%);
}

.card-accent-header.slate {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #475569 0%, #334155 100%);
}

.card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.card-accent-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.card-accent-header p {
    opacity: 0.9;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.card-content-body {
    padding: 2rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.card-content-body h4 {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--bg-accent-light);
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.card-features-list {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.card-features-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.card-features-list li::before {
    content: "✓";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.card-features-list.blue-bullet li::before {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.card-meta-info {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Philosophy Flowchart Styles */
.philosophy-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 3rem auto 0 auto;
}

.timeline-steps {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.step-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 160px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    position: relative;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--accent-orange);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.step-number {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background-color: var(--accent-orange);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.step-card:nth-child(even) .step-number {
    background-color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.step-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.timeline-arrow {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Blockquote Style */
.quote-card-box {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--accent-orange);
    border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
    padding: 3rem;
    margin: 4rem auto 0 auto;
    max-width: 900px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    position: relative;
}

.quote-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    left: 2rem;
    opacity: 0.05;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.quote-text {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    line-height: 1.8;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.quote-author {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Strengths Grid */
.strengths-container-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.strength-glow-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.strength-glow-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--accent-blue-light);
}

.strength-badge-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: var(--accent-blue-light);
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.strength-glow-card:nth-child(even) .strength-badge-icon {
    background-color: #ffedd5;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
}

.strength-glow-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.strength-glow-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Mission & Vision */
.mission-vision-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.mvis-panel {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 3rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.mvis-panel::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 6px;
    height: 100%;
}

.mvis-panel.mission::before {
    background-color: var(--accent-orange);
}

.mvis-panel.vision::before {
    background-color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.mvis-panel h3 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.mvis-panel p {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Premium Table Styles */
.table-responsive-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.premium-data-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    text-align: left;
}

.premium-data-table th {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.premium-data-table td {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.premium-data-table tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.premium-data-table tr:nth-child(even) {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.table-highlight-cell {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.table-bullet-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.table-bullet-list li::before {
    content: "•";
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    font-weight: bold;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .page-banner-title {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }
    
    .page-banner-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .timeline-steps {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .timeline-arrow {
        transform: rotate(90deg);
        margin: 0.5rem 0;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .mission-vision-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .mvis-panel {
        padding: 2rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   GLOBAL INTERACTIVE ANIMATIONS
   ========================================== */

/* Scroll Reveal Base Classes */
.scroll-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.scroll-reveal.revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Delay staggered reveals inside grids */
.strengths-container-grid > .scroll-reveal:nth-child(2),
.course-cards-grid > .scroll-reveal:nth-child(2),
.achievers-grid > .scroll-reveal:nth-child(2),
.programs-grid > .scroll-reveal:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.strengths-container-grid > .scroll-reveal:nth-child(3),
.course-cards-grid > .scroll-reveal:nth-child(3),
.achievers-grid > .scroll-reveal:nth-child(3),
.programs-grid > .scroll-reveal:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.strengths-container-grid > .scroll-reveal:nth-child(4),
.achievers-grid > .scroll-reveal:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.45s;
}

.strengths-container-grid > .scroll-reveal:nth-child(5),
.achievers-grid > .scroll-reveal:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: 0.6s;
}

/* Interactive Card Hover Transitions */
.program-card {
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.program-img {
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.sub-bullet {
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.program-icon-box {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

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

.program-card:hover .sub-bullet {
    transform: scale(1.3);
    background-color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.program-card:hover .program-icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(8deg);
}

/* Achiever Cards Hover Upgrade */
.achiever-card {
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s ease !important;
}

.achiever-img {
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.achiever-photo-box {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

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

.achiever-card:hover .achiever-photo-box {
    border-color: var(--accent-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.25);
}

/* Strength Cards Hover Upgrade */
.strength-card {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.strength-icon {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.strength-card:hover .strength-icon {
    background-color: var(--accent-orange);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-8deg);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.3);
}

/* Society Badges Hover Upgrade */
.society-badge.ticked {
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.society-badge.ticked:hover {
    background-color: #ecfdf5;
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18);
}

/* ==========================================
   FOUNDER & CO-FOUNDER SECTIONS
   ========================================== */
.founder-profile-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.founder-profile-section:nth-of-type(even) {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.founder-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.founder-grid.reversed {
    grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
}

/* Image wrapper with swoosh effects */
.founder-image-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    z-index: 1;
}

.founder-image-bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    top: -5%;
    left: -5%;
    width: 110%;
    height: 110%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, #1e293b, var(--primary-color));
    border-radius: 38% 62% 63% 37% / 41% 44% 56% 59%;
    z-index: -2;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.founder-image-outline-curve {
    position: absolute;
    top: -8%;
    left: -8%;
    width: 116%;
    height: 116%;
    border: 3px solid var(--accent-orange);
    border-radius: 43% 57% 51% 49% / 37% 49% 51% 63%;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.founder-img-box {
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border: 4px solid var(--bg-white);
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.founder-img-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.founder-image-container:hover .founder-img-box img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.founder-image-container:hover .founder-image-bg-shape {
    transform: rotate(5deg);
    border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 50%;
}

/* Overlapping Badge for Co-founder */
.experience-overlap-card {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 5%;
    left: -10%;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3);
    z-index: 10;
    max-width: 280px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    animation: floatBadge 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

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

.experience-overlap-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-orange);
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.experience-overlap-text h4 {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.experience-overlap-text p {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Left Column / Bio Details styling */
.founder-cursive-title {
    font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.founder-cursive-title::after {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--accent-orange);
    position: relative;
    top: -2px;
}

.founder-name {
    font-size: 3.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1.05;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.founder-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.cofounder-badge {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Qualifications Styling */
.founder-qualifications-card {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.founder-qualifications-card .qual-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 2.5px solid #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.founder-qualifications-card .qual-text h5 {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.founder-qualifications-card .qual-text p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Co-founder Three-Pill Qualifications */
.cofounder-qual-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.cofounder-qual-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.cofounder-qual-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.cofounder-qual-icon {
    background: var(--accent-blue-light);
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cofounder-qual-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.cofounder-qual-text strong {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
}

/* Bio Content Headers & Blocks */
.about-section-header {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}

.founder-bio-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-color);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.founder-bio-text strong {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.founder-vision-box {
    background-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.05);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-orange);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.vision-icon {
    background: var(--accent-orange);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.2);
}

.vision-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.vision-text strong {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
}

.founder-quote-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--accent-blue);
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.quote-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 20px;
    font-family: serif;
    line-height: 1;
}

.quote-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-style: italic;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.quote-line {
    width: 40px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--accent-orange);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Areas of Expertise Bar and Grid */
.expertise-section {
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.expertise-bar-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b, var(--primary-color));
    color: #fff;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-orange);
}

.expertise-bar-header::before,
.expertise-bar-header::after {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    height: 2px;
    width: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--accent-orange));
}

.expertise-bar-header::after {
    background: linear-gradient(to left, transparent, var(--accent-orange));
}

.expertise-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.expertise-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.75rem 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.expertise-item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.expertise-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.expertise-icon-wrapper {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.expertise-item:hover .expertise-icon-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.2) rotate(5deg);
}

.expertise-label {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: #f1f5f9;
}

.expertise-sublabel {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .expertise-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
    
    .expertise-item {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    }
    
    .cofounder-qual-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .founder-grid,
    .founder-grid.reversed {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    .founder-grid .founder-content-col {
        order: 2;
    }
    
    .founder-grid .founder-image-col {
        order: 1;
    }
    
    .founder-name {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }
    
    .experience-overlap-card {
        left: 5%;
        bottom: -5%;
        max-width: 250px;
    }
    
    .expertise-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .cofounder-qual-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 485px) {
    .founder-name {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .expertise-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}