/* Omega Education & Engineering Services — Blueprint / Technical Drafting Design System */
:root{
  --red:#c8102e;
  --red-dark:#7a0e1f;
  --red-light:#e6394f;
  --blue:#1f4e8c;
  --blue-light:#4a7fc4;
  --blue-deep:#0f2a4d;
  --grey:#83807a;
  --grey-dark:#4a4a46;
  --ink:#14120f;
  --ink-2:#1b2029;
  --paper:#ffffff;
  --paper-2:#eef1f0;
  --line:rgba(20,35,55,.12);
  --line-blue:rgba(31,78,140,.35);
  --glass:rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  --glass-dark:rgba(15,25,40,.55);
  --grad-red:linear-gradient(135deg,#e6394f 0%,#c8102e 55%,#7a0e1f 100%);
  --grad-ink:linear-gradient(160deg,#1b2029 0%,#0d1017 100%);
  --grad-blue:linear-gradient(135deg,#4a7fc4 0%,#1f4e8c 60%,#0f2a4d 100%);
  --grad-hero:radial-gradient(ellipse at 12% 20%,rgba(200,16,46,.30),transparent 45%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 88% 12%,rgba(31,78,140,.40),transparent 50%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%,rgba(20,25,35,.92),#0a0d13 75%);
  --shadow-sm:0 2px 8px rgba(10,16,30,.07);
  --shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(10,16,30,.09);
  --shadow-lg:0 25px 60px -20px rgba(200,16,46,.30),0 15px 40px rgba(10,16,30,.16);
  --radius:8px;
  --radius-lg:14px;
  --container:1200px;
  --font:'Inter','Segoe UI',system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;
  --font-display:'Space Grotesk','Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --font-mono:'IBM Plex Mono','Courier New',monospace;
  --header-h:74px;
  --header-h-mobile:64px;
}

/* Blueprint grid texture — signature background utility, used across dark & light sections */
.blueprint-grid{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.5;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(31,78,140,.14) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(31,78,140,.14) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:44px 44px;
}
.blueprint-grid.on-dark{opacity:.16;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.5) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.5) 1px,transparent 1px)}

/* Drafting corner registration marks — signature detail for framed panels */
.dwg-frame{position:relative}
.dwg-frame::before,.dwg-frame::after,.dwg-frame > .cm-tl,.dwg-frame > .cm-br{content:'';position:absolute;width:16px;height:16px;pointer-events:none;z-index:3}
.dwg-frame::before{top:-1px;left:-1px;border-top:2px solid var(--blue);border-left:2px solid var(--blue)}
.dwg-frame::after{bottom:-1px;right:-1px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--blue);border-right:2px solid var(--blue)}

/* Dimension-line label — replaces generic pill "kicker" badges with a drafting dimension-line motif */
.kicker,.showcase-kicker,.premium-kicker,.animated-kicker{
  display:inline-flex!important;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:0 0 8px!important;border-radius:0!important;background:none!important;
  font-family:var(--font-mono)!important;font-weight:500!important;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-blue);
}
.kicker::before,.showcase-kicker::before,.premium-kicker::before,.animated-kicker::before{
  content:'◆';color:var(--blue);font-size:.6em;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
body{
  font-family:var(--font);
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--paper);
  line-height:1.6;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block;height:auto}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;transition:color .25s}
a:hover{color:var(--red)}
button{font-family:inherit;cursor:pointer;border:none;background:none}
ul{list-style:none}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;line-height:1.2;color:var(--ink)}
h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.6rem);letter-spacing:-.02em}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.5vw,2.6rem);letter-spacing:-.01em}
h3{font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2vw,1.4rem)}
p{color:var(--grey-dark)}
.container{max-width:var(--container);margin:0 auto;padding:0 22px}
section{padding:80px 0;position:relative}
@media(max-width:640px){section{padding:56px 0}}

/* ============ LOADING SCREEN ============ */
#loader{
  position:fixed;inset:0;background:#0a0d13;z-index:9999;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-direction:column;gap:22px;
  transition:opacity .6s ease,visibility .6s ease;
}
#loader.hide{opacity:0;visibility:hidden}
.loader-ring{
  width:70px;height:70px;border-radius:50%;
  border:3px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-top-color:var(--red);
  animation:spin 1s linear infinite;
}
.loader-text{color:#fff;font-family:var(--font-display);letter-spacing:.3em;font-size:.75rem;text-transform:uppercase}
@keyframes spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}

/* ============ SCROLL PROGRESS ============ */
#scroll-progress{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:3px;width:0;
  background:var(--grad-red);z-index:1000;transition:width .1s;
}

/* ============ HEADER ============ */
.site-header{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:var(--header-h);z-index:1000;
  background:#FFFFFF;
  backdrop-filter:none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:none;
  border-bottom:none;
  box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  transition:all .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.site-header.scrolled{
  background:#FFFFFF;
  box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  border-bottom-color:transparent;
}
.header-inner{
  max-width:var(--container);margin:0 auto;height:100%;padding:0 22px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;
}

/* Brand */
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;min-width:0;z-index:1100}
.brand img{width:44px;height:44px;object-fit:contain;flex-shrink:0}
.brand-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-width:0}
.brand-name{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:1.02rem;
  color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.01em;white-space:nowrap;
  overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;
}
.brand-tag{
  font-size:.68rem;color:var(--grey);letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap;
  overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;
}

/* Desktop Navigation */
.nav-desktop{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.nav-list{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;margin-right:12px}
.nav-list a{
  padding:10px 16px;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink-2);
  border-radius:12px;position:relative;transition:all .25s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.nav-list a:hover{background:rgba(200,16,46,.08);color:var(--red)}
.nav-list a.active{color:var(--red)}
.nav-list a.active::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:16px;right:16px;bottom:6px;height:2px;
  background:var(--grad-red);border-radius:2px;
}

/* Desktop Dropdowns */
.has-menu{position:relative}
.has-menu .caret{
  margin-left:6px;font-size:.7rem;transition:transform .2s;
  color:var(--grey);
}
.has-menu:hover .caret{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.dropdown{
  position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 8px);left:0;min-width:240px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.95);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-8px) scale(.96);
  transition:all .25s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  z-index:1200;
  padding:8px;
}
.has-menu:hover > .dropdown{
  opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0) scale(1);
}
.dropdown li{margin:0}
.dropdown a{
  display:block;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:10px;
  font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink);transition:all .2s;
}
.dropdown a:hover{background:rgba(200,16,46,.06);color:var(--red)}

/* Submenu */
.has-submenu .dropdown{left:100%;top:0}

/* CTA Button */
.nav-cta{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;
  background:var(--grad-red);color:#fff!important;font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px -6px rgba(200,16,46,.4);
  transition:all .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.nav-cta:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:0 12px 28px -6px rgba(200,16,46,.5);
  color:#fff!important;
}

/* Hamburger Button */
.hamburger{
  display:none;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:12px;
  align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(200,16,46,.08);
  cursor:pointer;transition:all .25s;
  z-index:1100;
}
.hamburger:hover{background:rgba(200,16,46,.12)}
.hamburger:active{transform:scale(.95)}
.hamburger-lines{
  width:24px;height:18px;position:relative;
}
.hamburger-line{
  display:block;width:100%;height:2px;background:var(--ink);
  border-radius:2px;position:absolute;
  transition:all .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.hamburger-line:nth-child(1){top:0}
.hamburger-line:nth-child(2){top:8px}
.hamburger-line:nth-child(3){top:16px}
.hamburger.open .hamburger-line:nth-child(1){
  top:8px;transform:rotate(45deg);
}
.hamburger.open .hamburger-line:nth-child(2){
  opacity:0;
}
.hamburger.open .hamburger-line:nth-child(3){
  top:8px;transform:rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Navigation Overlay */
.nav-overlay{
  position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  backdrop-filter:blur(4px);z-index:950;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;
  transition:all .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.nav-overlay.show{opacity:1;visibility:visible}

/* Mobile Navigation Drawer */
.nav-mobile{
  position:fixed;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;
  width:min(90vw,420px);max-width:420px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.98);
  backdrop-filter:blur(24px) saturate(180%);
  border-left:1px solid var(--line);
  transform:translateX(100%);
  transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  z-index:1000;
  display:none;flex-direction:column;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.nav-mobile.open{transform:translateX(0)}

/* Mobile Navigation Header */
.nav-mobile-header{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:16px 24px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.8);flex-shrink:0;
}
.nav-mobile-header .brand{gap:10px}
.nav-mobile-header .brand img{width:32px;height:32px}
.nav-mobile-header .brand-name{font-size:.9rem}
.nav-mobile-close{
  width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:10px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(200,16,46,.08);color:var(--ink);
  font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:300;
  cursor:pointer;transition:all .25s;
}
.nav-mobile-close:hover{
  background:rgba(200,16,46,.12);
  transform:scale(1.05);
}
.nav-mobile-close:active{transform:scale(.95)}

/* Mobile Navigation Content */
.nav-mobile-content{
  flex:1;overflow-y:auto;padding:24px 0;
  scrollbar-width:none;
  -ms-overflow-style:none;
}
.nav-mobile-content::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}

/* Mobile Menu Items */
.nav-mobile-list{padding:0 24px}
.nav-mobile-item{margin-bottom:4px}
.nav-mobile-link{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:16px 0;font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:500;
  color:var(--ink);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  transition:all .25s;
}
.nav-mobile-link:hover{color:var(--red)}
.nav-mobile-link.active{color:var(--red)}
.nav-mobile-link .nav-arrow{
  font-size:.7rem;color:var(--grey);
  transition:transform .3s;
}

/* Mobile Accordion */
.nav-mobile-toggle{
  background:none;border:none;width:100%;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:16px 0;font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:500;
  color:var(--ink);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  cursor:pointer;transition:all .25s;
}
.nav-mobile-toggle:hover{color:var(--red)}
.nav-mobile-toggle .nav-caret{
  width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:8px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(200,16,46,.08);color:var(--red);
  font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;
  transition:all .3s;
}
.nav-mobile-submenu{
  max-height:0;overflow:hidden;
  transition:max-height .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.nav-mobile-item.open > .nav-mobile-submenu{max-height:2000px}
.nav-mobile-item.open > .nav-mobile-toggle .nav-caret{
  transform:rotate(45deg);background:var(--red);color:#fff;
}
.nav-mobile-submenu .nav-mobile-link{
  padding:12px 0 12px 24px;font-size:.95rem;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.03);
}
.nav-mobile-submenu .nav-mobile-link:last-child{border-bottom:none}

/* Mobile CTA & Contact */
.nav-mobile-footer{
  padding:24px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.8);flex-shrink:0;
}
.nav-mobile-cta{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  width:100%;padding:14px 20px;border-radius:14px;
  background:var(--grad-red);color:#fff;font-weight:600;
  margin-bottom:16px;transition:all .3s;
}
.nav-mobile-cta:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px -6px rgba(200,16,46,.5);
}
.nav-mobile-contact{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px}
.nav-mobile-contact a{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  padding:12px 8px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--paper-2);
  font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);
  transition:all .25s;
}
.nav-mobile-contact a:hover{
  background:var(--red);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.nav-mobile-contact .contact-icon{font-size:1.1rem}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .site-header{height:var(--header-h-mobile)}
  .nav-desktop{display:none}
  .hamburger{display:flex}
  .nav-mobile{display:flex}
  .brand{gap:14px;justify-content:center;flex:1}
  .brand img{width:48px;height:48px}
  .brand-text{align-items:center}
  .brand-name{font-size:1.08rem;white-space:normal;overflow:visible;text-overflow:clip}
  .brand-tag{display:block;font-size:.75rem;white-space:normal;overflow:visible;color:var(--grey-dark)}
}

@media(max-width:600px){
  .brand img{width:44px;height:44px}
  .brand-name{font-size:1rem}
  .brand-tag{font-size:.7rem}
}

@media(max-width:480px){
  .brand{gap:12px}
  .brand img{width:40px;height:40px}
  .brand-name{font-size:.95rem}
  .brand-tag{font-size:.65rem}
}

/* Accessibility & States */
.hamburger:focus-visible,
.nav-mobile-close:focus-visible,
.nav-mobile-toggle:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid rgba(200,16,46,.4);
  outline-offset:2px;
}

/* Body scroll lock when menu is open */
.nav-open{overflow:hidden !important}

/* Main content adjustment */
main{padding-top:var(--header-h)}
@media(max-width:1024px){main{padding-top:var(--header-h-mobile)}}

/* ============ COURSE TICKER - PREMIUM WHITE THEME ============ */
.course-ticker-section{
  width:100%;background:#FFFFFF;
  padding:24px 0;margin-bottom:0;position:relative;z-index:99;
  overflow:hidden;border-bottom:1px solid #F3F4F6;
}

.course-ticker-section::before,
.course-ticker-section::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:0;width:120px;height:100%;z-index:10;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.course-ticker-section::before{
  left:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#FFFFFF,transparent)
}
.course-ticker-section::after{
  right:0;background:linear-gradient(270deg,#FFFFFF,transparent)
}

.course-ticker-container{
  position:relative;width:100%;overflow:hidden;
}

.course-ticker-track{
  display:flex;gap:20px;padding:0;
  will-change:transform;
  animation:courseTicker 70s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes courseTicker{
  0%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0)}
  100%{transform:translate3d(-50%,0,0)}
}

.course-ticker-section:hover .course-ticker-track{
  animation-play-state:paused
}

.course-ticker-item{
  flex:0 0 auto;padding:14px 28px;
  background:#FFFFFF;
  border:1px solid #E5E7EB;
  border-radius:28px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  cursor:pointer;transition:all .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  white-space:nowrap;
  min-width:max-content;
  box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  text-decoration:none;
}

.course-ticker-item:hover{
  border-color:#D1D5DB;
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}

.course-ticker-item.active{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#DC2626,#B91C1C);
  border-color:transparent;
  color:#FFFFFF;
  box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(220,38,38,.3),0 0 0 3px rgba(220,38,38,.1);
}

.course-ticker-item.active:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(220,38,38,.4),0 0 0 3px rgba(220,38,38,.15);
}

.ticker-label{
  font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;color:#111827;
  letter-spacing:.3px;
}

.course-ticker-item.active .ticker-label{
  color:#FFFFFF;
  text-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
}

@media(max-width:1024px){
  .course-ticker-section{padding:18px 0}
  .course-ticker-item{padding:12px 24px;font-size:.9rem}
  .ticker-label{font-size:.9rem}
  .course-ticker-section::before,
  .course-ticker-section::after{width:100px}
}

@media(max-width:768px){
  .course-ticker-section{padding:16px 0}
  .course-ticker-item{padding:11px 20px;font-size:.85rem}
  .ticker-label{font-size:.85rem}
  .course-ticker-track{gap:16px}
  .course-ticker-section::before,
  .course-ticker-section::after{width:70px}
}

@media(max-width:480px){
  .course-ticker-section{padding:12px 0}
  .course-ticker-item{padding:10px 18px;font-size:.8rem}
  .ticker-label{font-size:.8rem}
  .course-ticker-track{gap:12px}
  .course-ticker-section::before,
  .course-ticker-section::after{width:50px}
}

/* ============ BUTTONS ============ */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  padding:13px 26px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;
  transition:all .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  cursor:pointer;text-decoration:none;border:none;
}
.btn-primary{
  background:var(--grad-red);color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 10px 26px -8px rgba(200,16,46,.4);
}
.btn-primary:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 16px 34px -8px rgba(200,16,46,.6);
}
.btn-ghost{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);color:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}
.btn-ghost:hover{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.2);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-3px);
}
.btn-outline{
  background:transparent;color:var(--red);border:2px solid var(--red);
}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--red);color:#fff}
.btn-dark{
  background:var(--grad-ink);color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px -6px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.btn-dark:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 12px 28px -6px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.btn-wa{
  background:#25d366;color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px -6px rgba(37,211,102,.4);
}
.btn-wa:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 12px 28px -6px rgba(37,211,102,.5);
}
.btn .ripple{
  position:absolute;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  pointer-events:none;transform:scale(0);animation:ripple .6s linear;
}
@keyframes ripple{to{transform:scale(4);opacity:0}}

/* ============ HERO ============ */
.hero{
  min-height:100vh;min-height:100dvh;margin-top:calc(var(--header-h) * -1);
  padding-top:calc(var(--header-h) + 60px);padding-bottom:80px;
  background:var(--grad-hero);color:#fff;
  display:flex;align-items:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .hero{
    margin-top:calc(var(--header-h-mobile) * -1);
    padding-top:calc(var(--header-h-mobile) + 40px);
    padding-bottom:60px;
  }
}
.hero::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%,rgba(200,16,46,.35) 0,transparent 40%),
                   radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%,rgba(230,61,85,.25) 0,transparent 40%);
  animation:heroPulse 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes heroPulse{0%,100%{opacity:.9}50%{opacity:.5}}
.hero .grid-bg{
  position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.06;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.6) 1px,transparent 1px),
                   linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.6) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:60px 60px;
}
.hero-inner{
  position:relative;z-index:2;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr;
  gap:60px;align-items:center;max-width:var(--container);margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 22px;width:100%;
}
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px;text-align:center}
}
.hero h1{color:#fff;line-height:1.1}
.hero h1 .accent{
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,#fff,#ffb3bf,#e63d55);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
}
.hero .eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:8px 16px;
  border-radius:6px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#fff;margin-bottom:22px;
}
.hero .eyebrow .dot{
  width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--red-light);
  box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--red-light);animation:blink 1.6s infinite;
}
@keyframes blink{50%{opacity:.3}}
.hero-subtitle{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.15rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  margin-top:8px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.hero p.lead{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);font-size:1.12rem;margin:20px 0 32px;
  max-width:560px;line-height:1.5;
}
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .hero p.lead{max-width:100%;margin:20px auto 32px}
}
.hero-ctas{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .hero-ctas{justify-content:center}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .hero-ctas{flex-direction:column;align-items:center}
  .hero-ctas .btn{width:100%;max-width:300px}
}
.hero-stats{margin-top:44px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;max-width:520px}
.hero-stats .stat{border-left:2px solid var(--red);padding:4px 0 4px 14px}
.hero-stats .num{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.2rem);font-weight:800;color:#fff}
.hero-stats .lbl{font-size:.78rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .hero-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:12px}
}

/* Enquiry form (hero right) */
.enquiry-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(160%);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:28px;color:#fff;box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
}
.enquiry-card h3{color:#fff;margin-bottom:6px}
.enquiry-card .sub{color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:20px}
.enquiry-card .field{margin-bottom:14px}
.enquiry-card label{display:block;font-size:.8rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);margin-bottom:6px;letter-spacing:.03em}
.enquiry-card input,.enquiry-card select,.enquiry-card textarea{
  width:100%;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:10px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color:#fff;font-family:inherit;font-size:.95rem;transition:all .25s;
}
.enquiry-card input::placeholder,.enquiry-card textarea::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,.4)}
.enquiry-card input:focus,.enquiry-card select:focus,.enquiry-card textarea:focus{
  outline:none;border-color:var(--red-light);background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(230,61,85,.15);
}
.enquiry-card select option{color:var(--ink);background:#fff}
.enquiry-card textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:80px}
.enquiry-card .err{color:#ffb3bf;font-size:.78rem;margin-top:4px;display:none}
.enquiry-card .field.error input,.enquiry-card .field.error select,.enquiry-card .field.error textarea{border-color:#ffb3bf}
.enquiry-card .field.error .err{display:block}
.enquiry-card .btn{width:100%;margin-top:6px}

/* ============ SECTION HEADS ============ */
.section-head{text-align:center;max-width:720px;margin:0 auto 50px}
.section-head .kicker{
  display:inline-block;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:6px;
  background:rgba(200,16,46,.08);color:var(--red);
  font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:14px;
}
.section-head h2{margin-bottom:12px}
.section-head p{color:var(--grey-dark);font-size:1.02rem}

/* ============ COUNTERS ============ */
.counters{background:var(--paper-2);padding:60px 0}
.counters-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px;max-width:var(--container);margin:0 auto;padding:0 22px}
.counter{
  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:28px 22px;text-align:center;
  border:1px solid var(--line);position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s;
}
.counter::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:var(--grad-red);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .5s;
}
.counter:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.counter:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.counter .icon{
  width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:14px;margin:0 auto 14px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,16,46,.12),rgba(230,61,85,.05));
  color:var(--red);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.4rem;
}
.counter .value{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.4rem);font-weight:800;color:var(--ink);line-height:1}
.counter .label{margin-top:6px;color:var(--grey-dark);font-size:.88rem}
@media(max-width:820px){.counters-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}

/* ============ PREMIUM HORIZONTAL SCROLL SHOWCASE ============ */
.premium-features-showcase{
  position:relative;padding:100px 0;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #fafbfc 0%, #ffffff 50%, #f7f9fb 100%);
}

/* Background Elements */
.showcase-background{
  position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:1;
}

.gradient-blob{
  position:absolute;border-radius:50%;opacity:0.15;
  filter:blur(80px);animation:blobFloat 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.blob-1{
  width:600px;height:600px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #c8102e, #e63d55);
  top:-100px;right:-200px;animation-delay:0s;
}

.blob-2{
  width:500px;height:500px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #e63d55, #ffb3bf);
  bottom:-150px;left:-100px;animation-delay:2s;
}

@keyframes blobFloat{
  0%,100%{transform:translate(0, 0)}
  25%{transform:translate(30px, -50px)}
  50%{transform:translate(-20px, 30px)}
  75%{transform:translate(50px, 20px)}
}

.animated-grid{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(200,16,46,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(200,16,46,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:60px 60px;
  opacity:0.5;
}

/* Showcase Container */
.showcase-container{
  position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:1400px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 20px;
}

/* Showcase Header */
.showcase-header{
  text-align:center;margin-bottom:60px;max-width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;
  animation:fadeUp 0.8s ease-out;
}

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

.showcase-kicker{
  display:inline-block;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:6px;
  background:rgba(200,16,46,0.1);color:var(--red);
  font-size:0.75rem;letter-spacing:0.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:600;margin-bottom:16px;
}

.showcase-title{
  font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.2rem);font-weight:800;
  color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:16px;line-height:1.2;
}

.showcase-subtitle{
  font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--grey-dark);line-height:1.6;
  max-width:600px;margin:0 auto;
}

/* Carousel Wrapper */
.carousel-wrapper{
  position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;
  margin-bottom:40px;
}

/* Scroll Container */
.carousel-scroll{
  display:flex;flex:1;overflow-x:auto;overflow-y:hidden;scroll-behavior:smooth;
  scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;padding:20px 0;
  scrollbar-width:none;-ms-overflow-style:none;
}

.carousel-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}

/* Feature Cards */
.feature-card{
  flex:0 0 360px;scroll-snap-align:start;
  scroll-snap-stop:always;padding:0 12px;
  animation:slideUp 0.8s ease-out backwards;
}

.feature-card:nth-child(1){animation-delay:0.1s}
.feature-card:nth-child(2){animation-delay:0.2s}
.feature-card:nth-child(3){animation-delay:0.3s}
.feature-card:nth-child(4){animation-delay:0.4s}
.feature-card:nth-child(5){animation-delay:0.5s}
.feature-card:nth-child(6){animation-delay:0.6s}
.feature-card:nth-child(7){animation-delay:0.7s}
.feature-card:nth-child(8){animation-delay:0.8s}

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

.card-inner{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.95);backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);border-radius:24px;
  padding:32px 24px;height:450px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08),0 8px 16px rgba(200,16,46,0.04);
  transition:all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  will-change:transform;
}

.card-inner::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(200,16,46,0.1), transparent 70%);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover .card-inner{
  transform:translateY(-12px);
  border-color:rgba(200,16,46,0.2);
  box-shadow:0 40px 80px rgba(200,16,46,0.15),0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.feature-card:hover .card-inner::before{opacity:1}

/* Card Header with Icon */
.card-header{
  margin-bottom:24px;display:flex;justify-content:center;
}

.feature-icon{
  width:100px;height:100px;border-radius:20px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,16,46,0.15), rgba(230,61,85,0.08));
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:0 16px 32px rgba(200,16,46,0.12);
  transition:all 0.4s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon{
  transform:scale(1.08) rotateY(5deg);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,16,46,0.25), rgba(230,61,85,0.15));
  box-shadow:0 24px 48px rgba(200,16,46,0.2);
}

.icon-3d{
  font-size:2.5rem;animation:float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
}
.icon-3d .oic{width:44px;height:44px}

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

/* Card Content */
.card-content{
  flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  position:relative;z-index:2;
}

.feature-title{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.3rem;
  font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:12px;
  transition:color 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-title{color:var(--red)}

.feature-description{
  color:var(--grey-dark);font-size:0.95rem;line-height:1.6;
  margin-bottom:20px;flex:1;
  transition:color 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-description{color:var(--ink-2)}

.learn-more-link{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  color:var(--red);font-weight:600;font-size:0.9rem;
  text-decoration:none;transition:all 0.3s ease;
  width:fit-content;
}

.learn-more-link:hover{
  gap:10px;transform:translateX(4px);
}

/* Card Accent */
.card-accent{
  position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:4px;
  background:var(--grad-red);transform:scaleX(0);
  transform-origin:left;transition:transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}

.feature-card:hover .card-accent{transform:scaleX(1)}

/* Navigation Arrows */
.carousel-arrow{
  width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:12px;
  background:rgba(200,16,46,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(200,16,46,0.2);
  color:var(--red);cursor:pointer;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  flex-shrink:0;transition:all 0.3s ease;
  border:none;
}

.carousel-arrow:hover{
  background:var(--red);color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(200,16,46,0.3);
  transform:scale(1.1);
}

.carousel-arrow:active{transform:scale(0.95)}
.carousel-arrow:disabled{opacity:.35;cursor:default;pointer-events:none}

.carousel-prev svg{transform:rotate(180deg)}

/* CTA Card */
.cta-card{
  flex:0 0 360px;scroll-snap-align:start;
  scroll-snap-stop:always;padding:0 12px;
  animation:slideUp 0.9s ease-out backwards;
  animation-delay:0.9s;
}

.cta-inner{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,16,46,0.95), rgba(200,16,46,0.88));
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px);border:1px solid rgba(230,61,85,0.4);
  border-radius:24px;padding:40px 32px;height:450px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;
  text-align:center;box-shadow:0 30px 60px rgba(200,16,46,0.25);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:all 0.4s ease;
  will-change:transform;
}

.cta-inner::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.1), transparent);
  pointer-events:none;
}

.cta-inner::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 50%, transparent 70%);
  animation:shimmer 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmer{
  0%{transform:translateX(-100%)}
  100%{transform:translateX(100%)}
}

.cta-card:hover .cta-inner{
  transform:translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow:0 50px 100px rgba(200,16,46,0.35);
}

.cta-content{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
}

.cta-title{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.6rem;
  font-weight:800;color:#fff;margin-bottom:12px;
}

.cta-description{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.95);font-size:0.95rem;
  line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:28px;
}

.cta-card .cta-buttons{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;
  max-width:260px;margin:0 auto;
}

.cta-btn{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  padding:14px 24px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:600;
  font-size:0.95rem;text-decoration:none;
  transition:all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  border:none;cursor:pointer;
}

.primary-cta{
  background:#fff;color:var(--red);
  box-shadow:0 12px 24px rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

.primary-cta:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 18px 36px rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

.secondary-cta{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.15);color:#fff;
  border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}

.secondary-cta:hover{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transform:translateY(-3px);
}

/* Progress Indicator */
.carousel-progress{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:12px;
  margin-top:30px;
}

.progress-bar{
  width:200px;height:3px;background:rgba(200,16,46,0.1);
  border-radius:2px;overflow:hidden;
}

#progressBar{
  height:100%;background:var(--grad-red);
  width:11%;transition:width 0.3s ease;
  border-radius:2px;
}

.progress-text{
  font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--grey-dark);
  font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media(max-width:1280px){
  .feature-card{flex:0 0 320px}
  .cta-card{flex:0 0 320px}
}

@media(max-width:1024px){
  .premium-features-showcase{padding:80px 0}
  .showcase-header{margin-bottom:50px}
  .feature-card{flex:0 0 300px}
  .card-inner{padding:28px 20px;height:420px}
  .feature-icon{width:90px;height:90px}
  .icon-3d{font-size:2.2rem}
  .feature-title{font-size:1.15rem}
  .feature-description{font-size:0.9rem}
}

@media(max-width:768px){
  .premium-features-showcase{padding:60px 0}
  .showcase-container{padding:0 16px}
  .carousel-arrow{width:40px;height:40px;display:none}
  .feature-card{flex:0 0 100%;max-width:340px;margin:0 auto}
  .cta-card{flex:0 0 100%;max-width:340px;margin:0 auto}
  .card-inner{padding:24px 18px;height:400px}
  .feature-icon{width:80px;height:80px}
  .icon-3d{font-size:2rem}
  .feature-title{font-size:1.1rem}
  .cta-title{font-size:1.4rem}
  .carousel-scroll{scroll-snap-type:none}
}

@media(max-width:640px){
  .showcase-title{font-size:1.8rem}
  .showcase-subtitle{font-size:1rem}
  .card-inner{padding:20px 16px;height:380px}
  .card-header{margin-bottom:20px}
  .cta-card .cta-buttons{flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
  .cta-btn{padding:12px 20px;font-size:0.9rem}
  .progress-bar{width:120px}
}

/* ============ COURSES ============ */
.courses-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
@media(max-width:960px){.courses-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:640px){.courses-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.course-card{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:26px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:.4s;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;
}
.course-card::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:4px;background:var(--grad-red);
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .5s;
}
.course-card::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:-40%;right:-40%;width:70%;height:70%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,16,46,.08),transparent 70%);opacity:0;transition:.5s;pointer-events:none;
}
.course-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:transparent}
.course-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.course-card:hover::after{opacity:1}
.course-card .cicon{
  width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:16px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,16,46,.14),rgba(230,61,85,.06));
  color:var(--red);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.5rem;
  transition:transform .4s;
}
.course-card:hover .cicon{transform:rotate(-8deg) scale(1.05);background:var(--grad-red);color:#fff}
.course-card h3{font-size:1.1rem}
.course-card p{font-size:.9rem;flex:1}
.course-card .skills{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px}
.course-card .skills span{
  padding:4px 10px;border-radius:6px;background:var(--paper-2);
  font-size:.72rem;color:var(--grey-dark);border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.course-card .meta{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding-top:8px;border-top:1px dashed var(--line)}
.course-card .duration{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--grey-dark);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.course-card .learn-more{color:var(--red);font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;cursor:pointer}
.course-card .learn-more:hover{gap:10px}

/* ============ TIMELINE (Student Journey) ============ */
.timeline{position:relative;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;padding:20px 0}
.timeline::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:50%;top:0;bottom:0;width:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,var(--red) 15%,var(--red) 85%,transparent);transform:translateX(-50%);
}
.tl-item{position:relative;width:50%;padding:20px 40px}
.tl-item:nth-child(odd){left:0;text-align:right}
.tl-item:nth-child(even){left:50%}
.tl-dot{
  position:absolute;top:32px;width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--grad-red);border:4px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(200,16,46,.25);
}
.tl-item:nth-child(odd) .tl-dot{right:-9px}
.tl-item:nth-child(even) .tl-dot{left:-9px}
.tl-card{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:20px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.tl-step{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.15em;color:var(--red);font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase}
.tl-card h4{font-family:var(--font-display);margin:6px 0;font-size:1.1rem}
.tl-card p{font-size:.9rem}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .timeline::before{left:20px}
  .tl-item,.tl-item:nth-child(even){width:100%;left:0;text-align:left;padding:16px 0 16px 46px}
  .tl-item:nth-child(odd){text-align:left}
  .tl-item .tl-dot,.tl-item:nth-child(odd) .tl-dot,.tl-item:nth-child(even) .tl-dot{left:11px;right:auto}
}

/* ============ TESTIMONIALS SLIDER ============ */
.reviews-summary{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:18px;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:22px 28px;max-width:720px;margin:0 auto 40px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.reviews-summary .big-rating{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:2.6rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--ink);line-height:1}
.reviews-summary .stars{color:#f5a623;font-size:1.15rem;letter-spacing:2px}
.reviews-summary .rmeta{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--grey-dark)}
.reviews-summary .google-badge{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:10px;
  background:var(--paper-2);font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;
}

.testimonial-track-wrap{overflow:hidden;position:relative;padding:20px 0;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 5%,#000 95%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 5%,#000 95%,transparent)}
.testimonial-track{display:flex;gap:22px;width:max-content;animation:tscroll 45s linear infinite}
.testimonial-track.paused{animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes tscroll{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
.tcard{
  width:340px;flex-shrink:0;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:24px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.tcard .thead{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px}
.tcard .tavatar{
  width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-family:var(--font-display);
  background:var(--grad-red);flex-shrink:0;font-size:1.1rem;
}
.tcard .tname{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1rem}
.tcard .tcourse{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--grey)}
.tcard .tstars{color:#f5a623;font-size:.9rem;letter-spacing:1px;margin-bottom:8px}
.tcard p{font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.55}

/* ============ FAQ ============ */
.faq-list{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.faq{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;transition:.3s}
.faq[open]{border-color:rgba(200,16,46,.4);box-shadow:0 10px 24px -12px rgba(200,16,46,.25)}
.faq summary{
  padding:18px 22px;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{
  content:'+';font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--red);font-weight:300;transition:transform .3s;
}
.faq[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq .a{padding:0 22px 20px;color:var(--grey-dark);font-size:.95rem}

/* ============ GALLERY (Projects) ============ */
.gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px}
@media(max-width:820px){.gallery{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:520px){.gallery{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.gitem{
  position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/3;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;cursor:pointer;
  background:var(--grad-ink);
}
.gitem .gph{width:100%;height:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.05rem;text-align:center;padding:20px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,16,46,.6),rgba(20,20,20,.8));transition:transform .5s}
.gitem:hover .gph{transform:scale(1.08)}
.gitem .goverlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 40%,rgba(0,0,0,.85));
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:18px;color:#fff;
}
.gitem:hover .goverlay{opacity:1}
.gitem .gtitle{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700}
.gitem .gcat{font-size:.75rem;opacity:.75;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase}

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox{
  position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,.88);z-index:2000;
  display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:30px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.lightbox.open{display:flex;animation:fadeIn .3s}
@keyframes fadeIn{from{opacity:0}}
.lightbox-inner{
  max-width:800px;width:100%;background:var(--grad-ink);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:40px;color:#fff;position:relative;
}
.lightbox-close{position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);color:#fff;font-size:1.4rem}

/* ============ CONTACT ============ */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:36px;align-items:start}
@media(max-width:900px){.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.contact-info{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:30px}
.info-row{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;padding:16px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.info-row:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.info-row .icn{
  width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:12px;flex-shrink:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,16,46,.14),rgba(230,61,85,.06));
  color:var(--red);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.15rem;
}
.info-row .lbl{font-size:.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--grey);margin-bottom:2px}
.info-row .val{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.info-row .val a:hover{color:var(--red)}
.map-wrap{border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);margin-top:18px}
.map-wrap iframe{width:100%;height:360px;border:0;display:block}

.quick-actions{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:10px;margin-top:16px}
.qa{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  padding:14px 8px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--paper-2);
  font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);transition:.3s;
}
.qa:hover{background:var(--red);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-3px)}
.qa .qi{font-size:1.2rem}

/* Regular contact form */
.contact-form-card{background:var(--grad-ink);color:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:32px}
.contact-form-card h3{color:#fff}
.contact-form-card p.sub{color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);margin-bottom:20px;font-size:.92rem}
.contact-form-card .field{margin-bottom:14px}
.contact-form-card label{display:block;font-size:.8rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);margin-bottom:6px}
.contact-form-card input,.contact-form-card select,.contact-form-card textarea{
  width:100%;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);color:#fff;font-family:inherit;font-size:.95rem;
}
.contact-form-card input:focus,.contact-form-card select:focus,.contact-form-card textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--red-light);background:rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.contact-form-card select option{color:var(--ink)}
.contact-form-card textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:100px}
.contact-form-card .err{color:#ffb3bf;font-size:.78rem;margin-top:4px;display:none}
.contact-form-card .field.error input,.contact-form-card .field.error select,.contact-form-card .field.error textarea{border-color:#ffb3bf}
.contact-form-card .field.error .err{display:block}

/* ============ PAGE HERO (inner pages) ============ */
.page-hero{
  padding:80px 0 60px;background:var(--grad-ink);color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.page-hero::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at top right,rgba(200,16,46,.35),transparent 60%);
}
.page-hero .container{position:relative;z-index:2}
.page-hero h1{color:#fff}
.page-hero .breadcrumbs{font-size:.85rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);margin-bottom:10px}
.page-hero .breadcrumbs a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
.page-hero p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);max-width:640px;margin-top:14px}

/* ============ FOOTER ============ */
.footer{background:#0a0d13;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);padding:60px 0 20px}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr;gap:34px;max-width:var(--container);margin:0 auto;padding:0 22px}
@media(max-width:820px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:520px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.footer h4{color:#fff;font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:var(--font-display)}
.footer .brand-block img{width:44px;height:44px;background:#fff;padding:4px;border-radius:10px}
.footer .brand-block .btitle{font-family:var(--font-display);color:#fff;font-weight:800;margin-top:12px;font-size:1.25rem;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.footer .brand-block .footer-tag{
  display:block;margin-top:4px;font-size:.7rem;color:var(--blue-light);
  letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-family:var(--font-mono);
}
.footer .brand-block p{margin-top:14px;font-size:.9rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.footer ul li{margin-bottom:10px;font-size:.92rem}
.footer ul a:hover{color:var(--red-light)}
.footer .fcontact li{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:.88rem}
.footer .fcontact .ic{color:var(--red-light);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px}
.footer-bottom{
  margin-top:44px;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  text-align:center;font-size:.82rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.footer-bottom .red{color:var(--red-light)}

/* ============ FLOATING BUTTONS ============ */
.floaters{position:fixed;right:16px;bottom:16px;z-index:800;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
.floaters a,.floaters button{
  width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:#fff;font-size:1.15rem;box-shadow:0 10px 24px -6px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  transition:transform .25s;
}
.floaters a:hover,.floaters button:hover{transform:translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);color:#fff}
.f-wa{background:#25d366}
.f-call{background:var(--grad-red)}
.f-map{background:#1a73e8}
.f-top{background:#333;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .3s,transform .25s}
.f-top.show{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .floaters{bottom:80px;right:12px}
  .floaters a,.floaters button{width:46px;height:46px}
}

/* ============ MOBILE STICKY BOTTOM BAR ============ */
.mobile-bar{
  display:none;position:fixed;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:850;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:8px 4px calc(8px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0));
}
.mobile-bar .mb-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:4px;max-width:500px;margin:0 auto}
.mobile-bar a{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:3px;
  padding:8px 4px;border-radius:10px;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);
}
.mobile-bar a .mbi{font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--red)}
.mobile-bar a:active{background:var(--paper-2)}
@media(max-width:640px){.mobile-bar{display:block}body{padding-bottom:70px}}

/* ============ ANIMATIONS (reveal on scroll) ============ */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px);transition:opacity .8s ease,transform .8s ease}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
.reveal.delay-1{transition-delay:.1s}
.reveal.delay-2{transition-delay:.2s}
.reveal.delay-3{transition-delay:.3s}
.reveal-zoom{opacity:0;transform:scale(.9);transition:opacity .8s,transform .8s}
.reveal-zoom.in{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}

/* Typing cursor */
.type-cursor{display:inline-block;width:3px;height:1em;background:var(--red-light);vertical-align:-2px;animation:blink 1s steps(1) infinite;margin-left:4px}

/* Layout helpers */
.grid-2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:36px;align-items:center}
@media(max-width:820px){.grid-2{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:26px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.pill{display:inline-block;padding:5px 12px;border-radius:6px;background:rgba(200,16,46,.08);color:var(--red);font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:12px}

/* Mode variations */
.modes{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
@media(max-width:820px){.modes{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.mode{
  padding:28px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  min-height:220px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;
}
.mode.online{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#101620,#1f4e8c)}
.mode.offline{background:var(--grad-red)}
.mode.hybrid{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1f4e8c,#c8102e)}
.mode h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.35rem}
.mode p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);font-size:.92rem;margin-top:6px}
.mode .m-icon{position:absolute;top:20px;right:20px;font-size:2rem;opacity:.4}

/* Accessibility */
:focus-visible{outline:3px solid rgba(200,16,46,.5);outline-offset:2px;border-radius:6px}

/* ============ DESKTOP DROPDOWNS ============ */

/* Reset original nav-desktop link styling to work with <ul><li> */
.nav-desktop{gap:4px}
.nav-list{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:2px;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.nav-list > li{position:relative}
.nav-list > li > a{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  padding:10px 14px;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink-2);
  border-radius:10px;transition:background .2s,color .2s;
}
.nav-list > li > a:hover,
.nav-list > li.has-menu:hover > a{background:rgba(200,16,46,.08);color:var(--red)}
.nav-list a.active{color:var(--red)}
.nav-list a.active::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:14px;right:14px;bottom:4px;height:2px;
  background:var(--grad-red);border-radius:2px;
}
.nav-list .caret{font-size:.7rem;transition:transform .25s;opacity:.7}
.nav-list li.has-menu:hover > a .caret{transform:rotate(180deg)}

/* Dropdown */
.dropdown{
  position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 8px);left:0;
  min-width:260px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:14px;box-shadow:0 20px 50px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.18),0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  padding:8px;list-style:none;margin:0;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-6px);
  transition:opacity .2s,visibility .2s,transform .2s;
  z-index:950;
}
.dropdown::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:-8px;left:0;right:0;height:8px}
.has-menu:hover > .dropdown,
.has-menu:focus-within > .dropdown{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0)}
.dropdown li{position:relative}
.dropdown a{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;
  padding:10px 14px;border-radius:9px;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink-2);
}
.dropdown a:hover{background:rgba(200,16,46,.08);color:var(--red)}
.dropdown .has-submenu > a::after{content:'▸';font-size:.75rem;opacity:.6}

/* Nested submenu */
.dropdown .submenu{
  position:absolute;top:-8px;left:calc(100% + 6px);
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateX(-6px);
}
.dropdown .has-submenu:hover > .submenu,
.dropdown .has-submenu:focus-within > .submenu{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateX(0)}

/* ============================================================
   ============ COURSE CARD WITH IMAGE
   ============================================================ */
.course-card{padding:0;overflow:hidden}
.course-card .cthumb{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;background:var(--paper-2)}
.course-card .cthumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s ease}
.course-card:hover .cthumb img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.course-card .cbadge{
  position:absolute;top:12px;left:12px;
  padding:6px 12px;border-radius:6px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.95);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  color:var(--ink);font-size:.75rem;font-weight:700;
  box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
.course-card .cbody{padding:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;flex:1}
.course-card .cicon{display:none} /* replaced by cbadge in thumbnail */

/* ============================================================
   ============ VISIT INSTITUTE SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.visit-institute{padding:80px 0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--paper-2),#fff)}
.visit-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr;gap:32px;align-items:stretch;
}
@media(max-width:960px){
  .visit-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}
}
.visit-info{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:24px}
.visit-brand{
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;
  padding:24px;background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.visit-brand img{width:52px;height:52px;flex-shrink:0}
.visit-brand h3{
  font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:8px;
  font-family:var(--font-display);
}
.visit-brand .v-desc{
  color:var(--grey-dark);font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.5;
}
.v-list{
  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  padding:20px 24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;
}
.v-list li{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px}
.v-ic{
  width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:10px;flex-shrink:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,16,46,.1),rgba(230,61,85,.05));
  color:var(--red);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:1rem;
}
.v-list b{
  display:block;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;
  color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:4px;font-size:.9rem;
}
.v-list div div{color:var(--grey-dark);font-size:.85rem;line-height:1.4}
.v-list a{color:var(--red);font-weight:600}
.v-actions{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .v-actions{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:8px}
}
.visit-map{
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  min-height:400px;
}
.visit-map iframe{
  width:100%;height:100%;min-height:400px;border:0;display:block;
}
@media(max-width:900px){.visit-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.visit-info{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:32px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px;
}
.visit-brand{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px}
.visit-brand img{width:52px;height:52px;flex-shrink:0}
.visit-brand h3{font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1.3}
.visit-brand .v-desc{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--grey-dark)}
.v-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.v-list li{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:.93rem;color:var(--grey-dark)}
.v-list .v-ic{
  width:42px;height:42px;flex-shrink:0;border-radius:12px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,16,46,.14),rgba(230,61,85,.06));
  color:var(--red);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.1rem;
}
.v-list b{color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;display:block;margin-bottom:2px}
.v-list a{color:var(--red);font-weight:600}
.v-actions{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:10px;margin-top:4px}
.v-actions .btn{padding:12px 16px;font-size:.88rem}
.btn-wa{background:#25d366;color:#fff;box-shadow:0 8px 20px -8px rgba(37,211,102,.55)}
.btn-wa:hover{background:#1eb856;color:#fff;transform:translateY(-3px)}
.btn-dark{background:var(--grad-ink);color:#fff}
.btn-dark:hover{color:#fff;transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 12px 26px -8px rgba(0,0,0,.4)}
.visit-map{
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  min-height:460px;background:var(--paper-2);
}
.visit-map iframe{width:100%;height:100%;min-height:460px;border:0;display:block}

/* ============================================================
   ============ HERO IMAGE + MODE ILLUSTRATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.mode{background-size:cover;background-position:center;background-blend-mode:multiply}

/* Feature icons with subtle imagery accents (keep emoji, add polish) */
.feature .ficon{background-image:var(--grad-red)}

/* ============ TABLET DROPDOWN — no hover, use focus ============ */
@media(hover:none){
  .nav-list li.has-menu:hover > .dropdown{opacity:0;visibility:hidden}
}

/* Nuke legacy mobile arrow suffix */
.nav-mobile a::after{content:none!important}
.m-list li a::after,.m-toggle::after{content:none!important}

/* ============ WHO CAN JOIN SECTION - PREMIUM SHOWCASE ============ */
.premium-showcase{
  padding:100px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f1f5f9 50%, #e2e8f0 100%);
}

/* Floating Particles Background */
.floating-particles{
  position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(200,16,46,0.03) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(59,130,246,0.03) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 40% 60%, rgba(16,185,129,0.02) 0%, transparent 50%);
  animation:particleFloat 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes particleFloat{
  0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(0deg)}
  50%{transform:translateY(-20px) rotate(2deg)}
}

/* Premium Header */
.premium-header{
  text-align:center;max-width:800px;margin:0 auto 80px;
}
.animated-kicker{
  display:inline-block;padding:8px 20px;border-radius:6px;
  background:rgba(200,16,46,0.08);color:var(--red);
  font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:20px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.animated-kicker::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:-100%;width:100%;height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.4), transparent);
  animation:shimmer 3s infinite;
}
@keyframes shimmer{
  0%{left:-100%}
  100%{left:100%}
}

.premium-title{
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.8rem);font-weight:800;
  line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:24px;color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--font-display);
}
.gradient-text{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--red),#e63d55,#2563eb);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
}
.premium-subtitle{
  font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--grey-dark);line-height:1.6;
  max-width:600px;margin:0 auto;
}

/* Premium Grid */
.eligibility-premium-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:40px;
  max-width:1300px;margin:0 auto;
}
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .eligibility-premium-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px;max-width:600px}
}

/* Glassmorphism Cards */
.eligibility-glass-card{
  position:relative;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius:24px;padding:0;overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1),0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition:all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
  transform:translateY(0);height:100%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
.eligibility-glass-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow:0 32px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.15),0 8px 24px rgba(200,16,46,0.1);
  border-color:rgba(200,16,46,0.2);
}

/* Card Glow Effect */
.card-glow{
  position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:24px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,16,46,0.1),transparent 30%);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity 0.6s ease;
}
.eligibility-glass-card:hover .card-glow{
  opacity:1;
}

/* Premium Banner Container (Replaces Illustration Container) */
.premium-banner{
  position:relative;height:200px;width:100%;overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:16px 16px 0 0;
}

.banner-image{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
  transition:all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
  will-change:transform;
}
.eligibility-glass-card:hover .banner-image{
  transform:scale(1.08) rotate(1deg);
  filter:brightness(1.1) saturate(1.1);
}

/* Banner Overlays */
.banner-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:0.6;
  transition:opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.students-overlay{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,16,46,0.25), rgba(0,0,0,0.15));
}
.professionals-overlay{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.25), rgba(200,16,46,0.15));
}
.career-overlay{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16,185,129,0.25), rgba(200,16,46,0.15));
}
.eligibility-glass-card:hover .banner-overlay{
  opacity:0.7;
}

/* Banner Gradient */
.banner-gradient{
  position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:60%;
  background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.6), transparent);
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* Floating Icons */
.floating-icons{
  position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
}
.float-icon{
  position:absolute;font-size:1.5rem;opacity:0.8;
  transition:all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
  filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
  animation:floatIcon 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes floatIcon{
  0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(0deg)}
  50%{transform:translateY(-8px) rotate(3deg)}
}

.students-icons .laptop{top:20%;left:15%;animation-delay:0s}
.students-icons .books{top:30%;right:20%;animation-delay:1s}
.students-icons .ai{bottom:35%;left:20%;animation-delay:2s}
.students-icons .campus{bottom:20%;right:15%;animation-delay:3s}

.professionals-icons .analytics{top:25%;left:10%;animation-delay:0.5s}
.professionals-icons .cloud{top:20%;right:15%;animation-delay:1.5s}
.professionals-icons .meeting{bottom:30%;left:15%;animation-delay:2.5s}
.professionals-icons .growth{bottom:25%;right:20%;animation-delay:3.5s}

.career-icons .graduation{top:15%;left:20%;animation-delay:0.2s}
.career-icons .certificate{top:25%;right:10%;animation-delay:1.2s}
.career-icons .startup{bottom:35%;left:10%;animation-delay:2.2s}
.career-icons .success{bottom:20%;right:25%;animation-delay:3.2s}

.eligibility-glass-card:hover .float-icon{
  transform:translateY(-10px) scale(1.2) rotate(360deg);
  opacity:1;
  animation-play-state:paused;
}

/* Legacy floating illustration (keep for compatibility) */
.floating-illustration{
  width:160px;height:120px;position:relative;
}
.premium-svg{
  width:100%;height:100%;filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.1));
}

/* SVG Animations */
.animate-float{
  animation:svgFloat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.animate-pulse{
  animation:svgPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.animate-bounce{
  animation:svgBounce 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.animate-slide{
  animation:svgSlide 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.animate-draw{
  stroke-dasharray:400;stroke-dashoffset:400;
  animation:svgDraw 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.animate-glow{
  animation:svgGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes svgFloat{
  0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}
  50%{transform:translateY(-8px)}
}
@keyframes svgPulse{
  0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}
  50%{opacity:0.7;transform:scale(1.05)}
}
@keyframes svgBounce{
  0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}
  25%{transform:translateY(-4px)}
  75%{transform:translateY(-2px)}
}
@keyframes svgSlide{
  0%{transform:translateX(-5px);opacity:0.7}
  50%{transform:translateX(0);opacity:1}
  100%{transform:translateX(5px);opacity:0.7}
}
@keyframes svgDraw{
  0%{stroke-dashoffset:400}
  70%{stroke-dashoffset:0}
  100%{stroke-dashoffset:0}
}
@keyframes svgGlow{
  from{filter:drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(200,16,46,0.5))}
  to{filter:drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(200,16,46,0.8))}
}

/* Glass Content */
.glass-content{
  padding:0 32px 32px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
.content-header{
  position:relative;margin-bottom:24px;
}
.card-title{
  font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--font-display);margin:0;
}
.title-glow{
  position:absolute;bottom:-4px;left:0;width:40px;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red),#e63d55);
  border-radius:2px;
}

/* Premium List */
.premium-list{
  list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 32px;flex:1;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;
}
.list-item{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  padding:8px 0;transition:all 0.3s ease;opacity:0;
  transform:translateX(-20px);
}
.eligibility-glass-card:hover .list-item{
  opacity:1;transform:translateX(0);
}
.list-item:nth-child(1){transition-delay:0.1s}
.list-item:nth-child(2){transition-delay:0.15s}
.list-item:nth-child(3){transition-delay:0.2s}
.list-item:nth-child(4){transition-delay:0.25s}
.list-item:nth-child(5){transition-delay:0.3s}
.list-item:nth-child(6){transition-delay:0.35s}
.list-item:nth-child(7){transition-delay:0.4s}
.list-item:nth-child(8){transition-delay:0.45s}

.check-icon{
  width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--red),#e63d55);
  color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:0.7rem;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;
  box-shadow:0 4px 8px rgba(200,16,46,0.3);
}
.list-item span{
  font-size:0.9rem;color:var(--grey-dark);font-weight:500;
  line-height:1.4;
}

/* Premium CTA */
.premium-cta{
  margin-top:auto;
}
.glass-button{
  width:100%;padding:16px 24px;border:none;border-radius:16px;
  background:rgba(200,16,46,0.1);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  color:var(--red);font-weight:600;font-size:0.95rem;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;cursor:pointer;
  transition:all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
  border:1px solid rgba(200,16,46,0.2);
}
.glass-button:hover{
  background:var(--red);color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 12px 24px rgba(200,16,46,0.4);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.button-glow{
  position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:16px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.2),transparent);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.glass-button:hover .button-glow{
  opacity:1;
}

/* Bottom CTA Section */
.premium-bottom-cta{
  text-align:center;margin-top:80px;
}
.cta-title{
  font-size:2rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:16px;
  font-family:var(--font-display);
}
.cta-subtitle{
  font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--grey-dark);margin-bottom:32px;
  max-width:500px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;
}
.premium-bottom-cta .cta-buttons{
  display:flex;flex-direction:row;gap:20px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;
}

/* Premium Buttons */
.premium-button{
  padding:16px 32px;border-radius:16px;font-weight:600;
  font-size:1rem;text-decoration:none;display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;justify-content:center;position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;transition:all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
  min-width:200px;
}
.premium-button.primary{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--red),#e63d55);
  color:#fff;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(200,16,46,0.3);
}
.premium-button.primary:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 16px 32px rgba(200,16,46,0.4);
  color:#fff;
}
.premium-button.secondary{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);color:var(--red);
  border:2px solid rgba(200,16,46,0.2);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}
.premium-button.secondary:hover{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,1);
  border-color:var(--red);transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 16px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  color:var(--red);
}

/* Ripple Effect */
.ripple-effect{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.ripple-effect::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;
  width:0;height:0;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition:width 0.6s,height 0.6s;
}
.ripple-effect:active::before{
  width:300px;height:300px;
}

/* Scroll Reveal Animations */
.reveal-slide{
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(60px) scale(0.9);
  transition:all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}
.reveal-slide.in{
  opacity:1;transform:translateY(0) scale(1);
}
.reveal-slide[data-delay="200"]{transition-delay:0.2s}
.reveal-slide[data-delay="400"]{transition-delay:0.4s}

/* Mobile Optimizations */
@media(max-width:768px){
  .premium-showcase{padding:80px 0}
  .glass-content{padding:0 24px 24px}
  .premium-banner{height:160px;border-radius:12px 12px 0 0}
  .floating-icons{display:none} /* Hide floating icons on mobile for performance */
  .floating-illustration{width:120px;height:90px}
  .premium-title{font-size:2.2rem}
  .premium-bottom-cta .cta-buttons{flex-direction:column;align-items:center}
  .premium-button{min-width:280px}
}

/* Performance Optimizations */
.eligibility-glass-card{
  will-change:transform;
  contain:layout style paint;
}
.floating-illustration{
  will-change:transform;
}
.premium-svg *{
  will-change:transform;
}

/* ============ LEARNING MODES - PREMIUM SECTION ============ */
.premium-modes{
  padding:120px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 50%, #f1f5f9 100%);
}

/* Background Particles */
.modes-particles{
  position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 25% 25%, rgba(200,16,46,0.04) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 75%, rgba(59,130,246,0.04) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(16,185,129,0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
  animation:modesParticleFloat 25s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes modesParticleFloat{
  0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(0deg) scale(1)}
  33%{transform:translateY(-15px) rotate(1deg) scale(1.02)}
  66%{transform:translateY(-10px) rotate(-1deg) scale(0.98)}
}

/* Premium Header */
.premium-modes-header{
  text-align:center;max-width:800px;margin:0 auto 80px;
}
.premium-kicker{
  display:inline-block;padding:10px 24px;border-radius:6px;
  background:rgba(200,16,46,0.08);color:var(--red);
  font-size:.85rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:24px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid rgba(200,16,46,0.15);
}
.premium-kicker::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:-100%;width:100%;height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.6), transparent);
  animation:kickerShimmer 4s infinite;
}
@keyframes kickerShimmer{
  0%{left:-100%}
  100%{left:100%}
}

/* Premium Grid */
.modes-premium-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:40px;
  max-width:1400px;margin:0 auto;
}
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .modes-premium-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px;max-width:500px}
}

/* Premium Glass Cards */
.mode-glass-card{
  position:relative;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border-radius:28px;overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.12),0 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition:all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
  transform:translateY(0);height:100%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  will-change:transform;
}
.mode-glass-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-16px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow:0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.16),0 16px 32px rgba(200,16,46,0.08);
  border-color:rgba(200,16,46,0.25);
}

/* Featured Mode */
.featured-mode{
  border:2px solid rgba(200,16,46,0.3);
  box-shadow:0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.12),0 8px 32px rgba(200,16,46,0.15);
}
.featured-ribbon{
  position:absolute;top:20px;right:-35px;z-index:10;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--red),#e63d55);
  color:#fff;padding:8px 40px;font-size:0.8rem;font-weight:700;
  transform:rotate(45deg);box-shadow:0 4px 8px rgba(200,16,46,0.3);
}

/* Mode Banner */
.mode-banner{
  position:relative;height:240px;width:100%;overflow:hidden;
}
.mode-image{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
  filter:brightness(1.1) saturate(1.1);
}
.mode-glass-card:hover .mode-image{
  transform:scale(1.1) rotate(1deg);
}

/* Mode Overlays */
.mode-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.2), rgba(0,0,0,0.1));
  transition:opacity 0.5s ease;
}
.online-overlay{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59,130,246,0.25), rgba(0,0,0,0.15));
}
.offline-overlay{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,16,46,0.25), rgba(0,0,0,0.15));
}
.hybrid-overlay{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16,185,129,0.25), rgba(0,0,0,0.15));
}
.mode-glass-card:hover .mode-overlay{
  opacity:0.7;
}

/* Mode Badges */
.mode-badge{
  position:absolute;top:20px;left:20px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.95);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  padding:8px 16px;border-radius:20px;
  font-size:0.85rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);
  box-shadow:0 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.online-badge{
  background:rgba(59,130,246,0.1);color:#2563eb;
  border-color:rgba(59,130,246,0.2);
}
.offline-badge{
  background:rgba(200,16,46,0.1);color:var(--red);
  border-color:rgba(200,16,46,0.2);
}
.hybrid-badge{
  background:rgba(16,185,129,0.1);color:#059669;
  border-color:rgba(16,185,129,0.2);
}

/* Floating Elements */
.floating-elements{
  position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
}
.float-element{
  position:absolute;font-size:1.2rem;
  animation:floatElement 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  opacity:0.8;filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.2));
}
.float-element:nth-child(1){
  top:30%;right:15%;animation-delay:0s;animation-duration:3.5s;
}
.float-element:nth-child(2){
  bottom:25%;left:20%;animation-delay:1s;animation-duration:4.2s;
}
.float-element:nth-child(3){
  top:60%;right:25%;animation-delay:2s;animation-duration:3.8s;
}
@keyframes floatElement{
  0%,100%{transform:translateY(0px) rotate(0deg)}
  50%{transform:translateY(-12px) rotate(5deg)}
}

/* Mode Content */
.mode-content{
  padding:32px 28px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
.mode-header{
  margin-bottom:20px;
}
.mode-title{
  font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--font-display);margin:0 0 8px;
}
.title-accent{
  width:50px;height:4px;border-radius:2px;
}
.online-accent{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#2563eb,#3b82f6);
}
.offline-accent{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red),#e63d55);
}
.hybrid-accent{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#059669,#10b981);
}

.mode-description{
  font-size:1rem;color:var(--grey-dark);line-height:1.6;
  margin-bottom:24px;
}

/* Features List */
.mode-features-list{
  list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 32px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;flex:1;
}
.feature-item{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  opacity:0;transform:translateX(-20px);
  transition:all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}
.mode-glass-card:hover .feature-item{
  opacity:1;transform:translateX(0);
}
.feature-item:nth-child(1){transition-delay:0.1s}
.feature-item:nth-child(2){transition-delay:0.2s}
.feature-item:nth-child(3){transition-delay:0.3s}
.feature-item:nth-child(4){transition-delay:0.4s}

/* Animated Checkmarks */
.check-animation{
  width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--red),#e63d55);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  flex-shrink:0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.check-svg{
  width:14px;height:14px;fill:#fff;
  transform:scale(0);transition:transform 0.3s ease;
}
.mode-glass-card:hover .check-svg{
  transform:scale(1);
}
.check-path{
  stroke-dasharray:20;stroke-dashoffset:20;
  animation:checkDraw 0.5s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes checkDraw{
  to{stroke-dashoffset:0}
}

.feature-item span{
  font-size:0.95rem;color:var(--grey-dark);font-weight:500;
}

/* Premium CTA Buttons */
.mode-cta{
  margin-top:auto;
}
.premium-mode-btn{
  width:100%;padding:16px 24px;border:none;border-radius:16px;
  font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;cursor:pointer;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}
.online-btn{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(59,130,246,0.1),rgba(59,130,246,0.05));
  color:#2563eb;border:2px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.2);
}
.online-btn:hover{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2563eb,#3b82f6);
  color:#fff;transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 12px 24px rgba(59,130,246,0.4);
}
.offline-btn{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,16,46,0.1),rgba(200,16,46,0.05));
  color:var(--red);border:2px solid rgba(200,16,46,0.2);
}
.offline-btn:hover{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--red),#e63d55);
  color:#fff;transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 12px 24px rgba(200,16,46,0.4);
}
.hybrid-btn{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(16,185,129,0.1),rgba(16,185,129,0.05));
  color:#059669;border:2px solid rgba(16,185,129,0.2);
}
.hybrid-btn:hover{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#059669,#10b981);
  color:#fff;transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 12px 24px rgba(16,185,129,0.4);
}

.btn-glow{
  position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:16px;
  opacity:0;transition:opacity 0.4s ease;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.2),transparent);
}
.premium-mode-btn:hover .btn-glow{
  opacity:1;
}

/* Bottom Info Section */
.modes-bottom-info{
  margin-top:80px;padding:48px 32px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);border-radius:24px;
  box-shadow:0 16px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.info-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:32px;
}
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .info-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .info-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

.info-item{
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;text-align:left;
}
.info-icon{
  width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:14px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,16,46,0.1),rgba(200,16,46,0.05));
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:1.2rem;flex-shrink:0;
  border:1px solid rgba(200,16,46,0.1);
}
.info-text h4{
  font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);
  margin:0 0 4px;font-family:var(--font-display);
}
.info-text p{
  font-size:0.9rem;color:var(--grey-dark);margin:0;line-height:1.4;
}

/* Scroll Reveal Animations */
.reveal-mode{
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(60px) scale(0.95);
  transition:all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}
.reveal-mode.in{
  opacity:1;transform:translateY(0) scale(1);
}
.reveal-mode[data-delay="200"]{transition-delay:0.2s}
.reveal-mode[data-delay="400"]{transition-delay:0.4s}

/* Mobile Optimizations */
@media(max-width:768px){
  .premium-modes{padding:80px 0}
  .mode-banner{height:200px}
  .mode-content{padding:24px 20px}
  .floating-elements{display:none}
  .featured-ribbon{font-size:0.7rem;padding:6px 30px}
  .modes-bottom-info{padding:32px 20px;margin-top:60px}
}

/* ============ CATEGORY GRID ============ */
.category-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:32px}
@media(max-width:820px){.category-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.category-card{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;position:relative;transition:all .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;height:100%;
  box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.category-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
  border-color:rgba(200,16,46,.2);
}

/* Banner Image Section */
.cat-banner{
  position:relative;height:200px;width:100%;overflow:hidden;
}
.cat-banner img{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.category-card:hover .cat-banner img{
  transform:scale(1.08);
}
.cat-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,0,0,.3), rgba(0,0,0,.1));
  opacity:.7;transition:opacity .4s;
}
.category-card:hover .cat-overlay{
  opacity:.5;
}

/* Content Section */
.cat-content{
  padding:28px 24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1;
}
.category-card h3{
  margin-bottom:16px;font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:700;
  color:var(--ink);line-height:1.3;
}

.cat-courses{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-bottom:24px;flex:1;
  align-content:flex-start;
}
.course-tag{
  padding:6px 12px;border-radius:6px;
  background:rgba(200,16,46,.06);color:var(--grey-dark);
  font-size:.75rem;font-weight:500;
  border:1px solid rgba(200,16,46,.12);
  transition:all .25s ease;
}
.category-card:hover .course-tag{
  background:rgba(200,16,46,.1);
  border-color:rgba(200,16,46,.2);
  color:var(--red);
}

.cat-link{
  color:var(--red);font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  transition:gap .3s ease;margin-top:auto;
}
.cat-link:hover{
  gap:12px;
}

/* Category-specific banner overlays for visual distinction */
.category-card[data-category="cs"] .cat-overlay{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59,130,246,.25), rgba(0,0,0,.2));
}
.category-card[data-category="electronics"] .cat-overlay{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(249,115,22,.25), rgba(0,0,0,.2));
}
.category-card[data-category="civil"] .cat-overlay{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(34,197,94,.25), rgba(0,0,0,.2));
}
.category-card[data-category="professional"] .cat-overlay{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,16,46,.25), rgba(0,0,0,.2));
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media(max-width:640px){
  .cat-banner{height:160px}
  .cat-content{padding:20px 18px}
  .category-card h3{font-size:1.2rem}
}

/* ============ PREMIUM PROCESS TIMELINE SECTION ============ */
.process-timeline-section{
  padding:120px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 50%, #f1f5f9 100%);
}

/* Timeline Header */
.timeline-header{
  text-align:center;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto 80px;
}
.timeline-title{
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.5vw,3.8rem);font-weight:800;line-height:1.1;
  color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:18px;
}
.timeline-subtitle{
  font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--grey-dark);line-height:1.6;
  max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;
}

/* Timeline Wrapper */
.timeline-wrapper{
  position:relative;width:100%;margin:60px 0;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:80px;
}

/* Milestones Container */
.milestones-container{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));
  gap:40px 20px;padding:40px 0;
  position:relative;z-index:2;
}

/* Milestone Card */
.milestone-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  border-radius:20px;padding:32px 24px;
  text-align:center;position:relative;
  transition:all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(40px);
  will-change:transform;
  cursor:pointer;
}

.milestone-card.reveal-timeline{
  animation:revealMilestone 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1) forwards;
}

@keyframes revealMilestone{
  0%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(40px)}
  100%{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
}

.milestone-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
  border-color:rgba(200,16,46,0.2);
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px rgba(200,16,46,0.15),0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* Milestone Node */
.milestone-node{
  display:flex;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:24px;
}

.node-circle{
  position:relative;width:80px;height:80px;
  border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad-red);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.8rem;font-weight:800;
  color:#fff;box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(200,16,46,0.4);
  transition:all 0.4s ease;
  will-change:transform;
}

.node-glow{
  position:absolute;inset:-4px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,16,46,0.3), transparent);
  animation:nodeGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes nodeGlow{
  0%,100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:0.5}
  50%{transform:scale(1.15);opacity:1}
}

.milestone-card:hover .node-circle{
  transform:scale(1.1);
  box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(200,16,46,0.5);
}

.node-number{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
}

/* Milestone Content */
.milestone-content{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
}

.milestone-title{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:700;
  color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:12px;
  transition:color 0.3s ease;
}

.milestone-card:hover .milestone-title{
  color:var(--red);
}

.milestone-description{
  color:var(--grey-dark);font-size:0.95rem;line-height:1.6;
  margin-bottom:20px;transition:color 0.3s ease;
}

.milestone-card:hover .milestone-description{
  color:var(--ink-2);
}

/* Milestone Meta */
.milestone-meta{
  display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid rgba(200,16,46,0.1);
}

.meta-tag{
  display:inline-block;padding:6px 12px;
  border-radius:6px;background:rgba(200,16,46,0.08);
  color:var(--red);font-size:0.8rem;font-weight:600;
  border:1px solid rgba(200,16,46,0.15);
}

/* Highlight animation on scroll */
.milestone-card.reveal-timeline[data-step="1"]{animation-delay:calc(var(--delay, 0) * 100ms)}
.milestone-card.reveal-timeline[data-step="2"]{animation-delay:calc(var(--delay, 100) * 1ms)}
.milestone-card.reveal-timeline[data-step="3"]{animation-delay:calc(var(--delay, 200) * 1ms)}
.milestone-card.reveal-timeline[data-step="4"]{animation-delay:calc(var(--delay, 300) * 1ms)}
.milestone-card.reveal-timeline[data-step="5"]{animation-delay:calc(var(--delay, 400) * 1ms)}
.milestone-card.reveal-timeline[data-step="6"]{animation-delay:calc(var(--delay, 500) * 1ms)}
.milestone-card.reveal-timeline[data-step="7"]{animation-delay:calc(var(--delay, 600) * 1ms)}
.milestone-card.reveal-timeline[data-step="8"]{animation-delay:calc(var(--delay, 700) * 1ms)}

/* Premium CTA Banner */
.journey-cta-banner{
  position:relative;margin-top:100px;border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;
  padding:60px 40px;text-align:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,16,46,0.9), rgba(200,16,46,0.7));
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px rgba(200,16,46,0.25);
  transition:all 0.4s ease;
}

.journey-cta-banner::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(230,61,85,0.2), transparent),
              radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(200,16,46,0.15), transparent);
  z-index:1;
}

.journey-cta-banner::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 50%, transparent 70%);
  animation:shimmer 3s infinite;
  z-index:1;
}

@keyframes shimmer{
  0%{transform:translateX(-100%)}
  100%{transform:translateX(100%)}
}

.cta-content{
  position:relative;z-index:2;color:#fff;
}

.cta-heading{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.5vw,2.8rem);
  font-weight:800;margin-bottom:16px;color:#fff;
}

.cta-text{
  font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.6;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto 40px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
}

.journey-cta-banner .cta-buttons{
  display:flex;flex-direction:row;gap:16px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.premium-cta-btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  padding:16px 32px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;
  text-decoration:none;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  border:none;cursor:pointer;
}

.primary-cta{
  background:#fff;color:var(--red);
  box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

.primary-cta:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

.secondary-cta{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.15);color:#fff;
  border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}

.secondary-cta:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .process-timeline-section{padding:80px 0}
  .milestones-container{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(250px,1fr));gap:30px}
}

@media(max-width:768px){
  .process-timeline-section{padding:60px 0}
  .timeline-header{margin-bottom:60px}
  .milestones-container{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}
  .milestone-card{padding:24px 18px}
  .node-circle{width:70px;height:70px;font-size:1.5rem}
  .milestone-title{font-size:1.1rem}
  .milestone-description{font-size:0.9rem}
  .journey-cta-banner{padding:40px 24px;margin-top:60px}
  .cta-heading{font-size:1.6rem}
  .cta-text{font-size:1rem}
  .journey-cta-banner .cta-buttons{gap:12px}
  .premium-cta-btn{padding:14px 24px;font-size:0.95rem}
}

@media(max-width:640px){
  .timeline-subtitle{font-size:1rem}
  .milestone-card{padding:20px 14px}
  .milestone-meta{flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
  .journey-cta-banner .cta-buttons{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}
  .premium-cta-btn{width:100%}
}

/* ============================================================
   OMEGA REDESIGN — Blueprint / Technical Drafting system
   Icon normalisation, hero schematic, course dwg tiles, polish
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Icon normalisation: every emoji glyph across the old build
   was swapped for an .oic inline SVG. Make all the containers that
   used to hold emoji text now center + colour an SVG instead. ---- */
.oic{display:block}
.ficon,.icon-3d,.float-icon,.badge-icon,.info-icon,.icn,.qi,.v-ic,.mbi,
.counter .icon,.course-card .cicon,.contact-icon{
  display:flex!important;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
}
.ficon{color:var(--blue)}
.info-row .icn,.contact-icon,.mbi,.qi{color:var(--red)}
.float-icon,.badge-icon{color:#fff}
.feature-icon .icon-3d{color:var(--red)}
.v-ic,.info-icon{color:var(--blue)}
.footer .fcontact .ic{display:inline-flex;align-items:center}

/* ---- Hero schematic diagram (signature element) ---- */
.hero-schematic{
  position:absolute;top:0;right:0;height:100%;width:min(62%,760px);
  opacity:.5;pointer-events:none;color:var(--blue-light);
  z-index:1;
}
.hero-schematic .sch-trace{fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.6;stroke-dasharray:6 5;opacity:.75}
.hero-schematic .sch-node{fill:#0a0d13;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:2}
.hero-schematic .sch-node--accent{fill:var(--red);stroke:var(--red-light)}
.hero-schematic .sch-label{fill:rgba(255,255,255,.55);font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.12em}
.hero-schematic .sch-label--accent{fill:#fff}
.hero-schematic .sch-titleblock{fill:none;stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.25);stroke-width:1}
.hero-schematic .sch-tb-line{fill:rgba(255,255,255,.55);font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11px}
@media(max-width:1024px){.hero-schematic{display:none}}

/* ---- Enquiry card restyled as a technical "spec sheet" ---- */
.enq-strip{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.08em;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);text-transform:uppercase;
  padding-bottom:12px;margin-bottom:16px;border-bottom:1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.25);
}

/* ---- Course cards: blueprint schematic tiles replace stock photography ---- */
.cthumb-schematic{
  position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:var(--grad-ink);color:var(--blue-light);
}
.course-card[data-dept="cs"] .cthumb-schematic{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#12294d,#0d1017);color:#7fb0f0}
.course-card[data-dept="elec"] .cthumb-schematic{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#3a1018,#0d1017);color:#f0929e}
.course-card[data-dept="civ"] .cthumb-schematic{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#1b2029,#0d1017);color:#c9cdd6}
.csch-grid{
  position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.5;
  background-image:linear-gradient(currentColor 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,currentColor 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:20px 20px;-webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at center,#000 30%,transparent 75%);mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at center,#000 30%,transparent 75%);
  opacity:.18;
}
.csch-corner{position:absolute;width:14px;height:14px;opacity:.6}
.csch-corner.tl{top:10px;left:10px;border-top:1.5px solid currentColor;border-left:1.5px solid currentColor}
.csch-corner.br{bottom:10px;right:10px;border-bottom:1.5px solid currentColor;border-right:1.5px solid currentColor}
.csch-code{
  position:absolute;top:12px;left:32px;font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.62rem;
  letter-spacing:.06em;color:currentColor;opacity:.7;
}
.csch-icon{position:relative;z-index:2;display:flex}
.csch-icon .oic{width:44px;height:44px}
.cthumb-schematic .cbadge{left:auto;right:12px;top:12px;background:rgba(10,13,19,.55);color:#fff;backdrop-filter:blur(6px);font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600}
.cdept{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--blue);font-weight:600;
}

/* ---- Course cards: banner image variant ---- */
.cthumb-banner{
  position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:var(--paper-2);
}
.cthumb-banner .banner-image{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s ease;
}
.course-card:hover .cthumb-banner .banner-image{transform:scale(1.08)}
.cthumb-banner .banner-overlay{display:none}
.cthumb-banner .csch-code{display:none}
.cthumb-banner .csch-icon{display:none}
.cthumb-banner .csch-icon .oic{width:44px;height:44px;color:#fff;filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.3))}
.cthumb-banner .cbadge{display:none}

/* ---- Buttons: quieten the shine, keep them confident ---- */
.btn-primary{background:var(--grad-red)}
.btn-outline{border-color:var(--blue);color:var(--blue)}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--blue);border-color:var(--blue);color:#fff}

/* ---- Milestone timeline node numbers read like drawing indices ---- */
.node-number{font-family:var(--font-mono)}

/* ---- FAQ / testimonials empty-state: quieter, on-brand ---- */
.faq summary{font-family:var(--font-display)}

/* ---- Footer & dark sections already retinted via variables; tidy contact icon color ---- */
.footer .fcontact .ic{color:var(--blue-light)}

/* ---- Respect reduced motion ---- */
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .reveal,.reveal-zoom,.reveal-mode,.reveal-slide,.reveal-timeline{transition:none!important;opacity:1!important;transform:none!important}
  *{animation-duration:.001ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important}
}


/* ============ CONTINUOUS HORIZONTAL SCROLLING CAROUSEL ============ */
.scroll-cards-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.scroll-cards-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

.scroll-cards-container {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding: 30px 22px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  animation: scrollCards 45s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.scroll-cards-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.scroll-card {
  flex: 0 0 340px;
  min-width: 340px;
  padding: 32px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.scroll-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--grad-red);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.scroll-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--red);
}

.scroll-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.scroll-card-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: var(--grad-red);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.scroll-card:hover .scroll-card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.25);
}

.scroll-card-icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  stroke: #fff;
  stroke-width: 1.6;
}

.scroll-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}

.scroll-card-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.scroll-card:hover .scroll-card-title {
  color: var(--red);
}

.scroll-card-description {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--grey-dark);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.scroll-card:hover .scroll-card-description {
  color: var(--ink);
}

.scroll-card-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

@keyframes scrollCards {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(calc(-340px - 24px));
  }
}

.scroll-cards-container.paused {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.scroll-cards-wrapper:hover .scroll-cards-container {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Gradient fade edges */
.scroll-cards-wrapper::before,
.scroll-cards-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 80px;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.scroll-cards-wrapper::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--paper), transparent);
}

.scroll-cards-wrapper::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--paper), transparent);
}

.scroll-cards-section.paper-2 .scroll-cards-wrapper::before,
.scroll-cards-section.paper-2 .scroll-cards-wrapper::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--paper-2), transparent);
}

.scroll-cards-section.paper-2 .scroll-cards-wrapper::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--paper-2), transparent);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .scroll-card {
    flex: 0 0 300px;
    min-width: 300px;
    padding: 24px;
  }

  @keyframes scrollCards {
    0% {
      transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
      transform: translateX(calc(-300px - 24px));
    }
  }

  .scroll-cards-wrapper::before,
  .scroll-cards-wrapper::after {
    width: 60px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .scroll-card {
    flex: 0 0 260px;
    min-width: 260px;
    padding: 20px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .scroll-card-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .scroll-card-description {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .scroll-card-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
  }

  @keyframes scrollCards {
    0% {
      transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
      transform: translateX(calc(-260px - 24px));
    }
  }

  .scroll-cards-wrapper::before,
  .scroll-cards-wrapper::after {
    width: 40px;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .scroll-cards-container {
    animation: none;
  }
  
  .scroll-card {
    transition: none;
  }
}


/* ============ WHO CAN JOIN CONTINUOUS SCROLL CARDS ============ */

.who-can-join-scroll-container {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  animation: continuousScroll 45s linear infinite;
  padding: 0 22px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.who-can-join-scroll-wrapper:hover .who-can-join-scroll-container {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes continuousScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(calc(-360px - 24px));
  }
}

.who-can-join-scroll-card {
  flex: 0 0 360px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 480px;
  will-change: transform;
}

.who-can-join-scroll-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.15), 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.card-banner-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.1), rgba(230, 61, 85, 0.05));
}

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

.who-can-join-scroll-card:hover .card-banner-image img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.card-content {
  padding: 24px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.card-content .card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.who-can-join-scroll-card:hover .card-title {
  color: var(--red);
}

.card-list {
  flex: 1;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0;
  overflow-y: auto;
  max-height: 180px;
}

.card-list li {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--grey-dark);
  padding: 4px 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 16px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.card-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--red);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.card-list li:hover {
  color: var(--red);
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.card-button {
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c8102e, #e63d55);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.4);
  text-decoration: none;
  text-align: center;
}

.card-button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.6);
}

.card-button:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .who-can-join-scroll-card {
    flex: 0 0 320px;
  }

  @keyframes continuousScroll {
    0% {
      transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
      transform: translateX(calc(-320px - 24px));
    }
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .who-can-join-scroll-card {
    flex: 0 0 280px;
  }

  .card-content {
    padding: 18px;
  }

  .card-content .card-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .card-list li {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  @keyframes continuousScroll {
    0% {
      transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
      transform: translateX(calc(-280px - 24px));
    }
  }

  }

/* Smooth scrolling performance */
.who-can-join-scroll-container {
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Accessibility - Respect reduced motion preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .who-can-join-scroll-container {
    animation: none;
  }

  .who-can-join-scroll-card,
  .who-can-join-scroll-card:hover {
    transition: none;
  }

  .card-banner-image img,
  .who-can-join-scroll-card:hover .card-banner-image img {
    transform: none;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   ============ PREMIUM HORIZONTAL TIMELINE SECTION
   ============================================================ */

.premium-timeline-section{
  position:relative;padding:120px 0;background:var(--ink);overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0d1017 0%,#12131a 50%,#0d1017 100%);
}

.timeline-background{
  position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.5;
}

.gradient-orb{
  position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(80px);
  animation:drift 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.gradient-orb.orb-1{
  width:400px;height:400px;background:rgba(200,16,46,.15);
  top:-50px;left:-100px;animation-duration:15s;animation-delay:0s;
}

.gradient-orb.orb-2{
  width:350px;height:350px;background:rgba(79,172,254,.12);
  bottom:-50px;right:-100px;animation-duration:18s;animation-delay:-5s;
}

@keyframes drift{
  0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0)}
  50%{transform:translate(40px,-40px)}
}

.floating-particles-timeline{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(200,16,46,.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 30%, rgba(79,172,254,.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 40% 80%, rgba(16,185,129,.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.container-xl{
  max-width:1400px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 20px;position:relative;z-index:1;
}

.timeline-header{
  margin-bottom:60px;text-align:center;
  animation:fadeInUp .8s ease-out;
}

.timeline-header .timeline-title,
.timeline-header .timeline-subtitle{
  color:#fff;
}

.timeline-header .timeline-subtitle{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);font-size:1.05rem;max-width:600px;
  margin:16px auto 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   Timeline Track with Scroll Snap
   ============================================================ */

.timeline-scroll-wrapper{
  position:relative;margin:60px 0 80px;
}

.timeline-track{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(8, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap:20px;overflow-x:auto;scroll-behavior:smooth;
  scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;padding:20px 0;
  scrollbar-width:thin;scrollbar-color:rgba(200,16,46,.3) transparent;
}

.timeline-track::-webkit-scrollbar{
  height:6px;
}

.timeline-track::-webkit-scrollbar-track{
  background:transparent;
}

.timeline-track::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{
  background:rgba(200,16,46,.5);border-radius:10px;
}

.timeline-track::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover{
  background:rgba(200,16,46,.8);
}

.timeline-step-card{
  scroll-snap-align:center;scroll-snap-stop:always;
  flex:0 0 calc(100% - 20px);animation:fadeInUp .8s ease-out backwards;
}

.timeline-step-card:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.1s}
.timeline-step-card:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.15s}
.timeline-step-card:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.2s}
.timeline-step-card:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.25s}
.timeline-step-card:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.3s}
.timeline-step-card:nth-child(6){animation-delay:.35s}
.timeline-step-card:nth-child(7){animation-delay:.4s}
.timeline-step-card:nth-child(8){animation-delay:.45s}

/* ============================================================
   Glassmorphic Step Card
   ============================================================ */

.step-glassmorphic-container{
  position:relative;height:100%;min-height:380px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius:24px;padding:32px 24px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:all .6s cubic-bezier(.165,.84,.44,1);
  transform:translateY(0);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}

.step-glassmorphic-container::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,16,46,.1),transparent,rgba(79,172,254,.08));
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .6s ease;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.timeline-step-card:hover .step-glassmorphic-container{
  transform:translateY(-12px);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-color:rgba(200,16,46,.4);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 60px rgba(200,16,46,.15),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}

.timeline-step-card:hover .step-glassmorphic-container::before{
  opacity:1;
}

.step-accent{
  position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red),var(--blue));
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.165,.84,.44,1);
}

.timeline-step-card:hover .step-accent{
  transform:scaleX(1);
}

/* ============================================================
   Step Header with Node and Connector
   ============================================================ */

.step-header{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin-bottom:24px;
}

.step-node{
  position:relative;width:60px;height:60px;flex-shrink:0;
}

.node-pulse{
  position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,16,46,.6),transparent 70%);
  animation:pulse-wave 2s ease-out infinite;
}

.node-inner{
  position:absolute;inset:2px;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,16,46,.8),rgba(200,16,46,.5));
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 20px rgba(200,16,46,.5),
    inset 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}

@keyframes pulse-wave{
  0%{transform:scale(1);opacity:1}
  100%{transform:scale(2.5);opacity:0}
}

.timeline-step-card:hover .node-inner{
  box-shadow:
    0 0 40px rgba(200,16,46,.8),
    inset 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  animation:node-glow .6s ease-out;
}

@keyframes node-glow{
  0%{transform:scale(1)}
  50%{transform:scale(1.15)}
  100%{transform:scale(1)}
}

.step-number{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:1.8rem;font-weight:700;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff,rgba(255,255,255,.7));
  -webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  background-clip:text;
}

.step-connector{
  flex:1;height:40px;overflow:visible;
}

.step-connector svg{
  width:100%;height:100%;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(200,16,46,.2));
}

.connector-line{
  stroke:url(#connector-gradient);stroke-width:2;fill:none;
  stroke-dasharray:200;stroke-dashoffset:200;
  animation:connector-draw 2s ease-out forwards;
}

.timeline-step-card:nth-child(1) .connector-line{animation-delay:.2s}
.timeline-step-card:nth-child(2) .connector-line{animation-delay:.25s}
.timeline-step-card:nth-child(3) .connector-line{animation-delay:.3s}
.timeline-step-card:nth-child(4) .connector-line{animation-delay:.35s}
.timeline-step-card:nth-child(5) .connector-line{animation-delay:.4s}
.timeline-step-card:nth-child(6) .connector-line{animation-delay:.45s}
.timeline-step-card:nth-child(7) .connector-line{animation-delay:.5s}

@keyframes connector-draw{
  to{stroke-dashoffset:0}
}

/* ============================================================
   Step Content
   ============================================================ */

.step-content{
  flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;
}

.step-title{
  font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:700;color:#fff;
  line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:-.02em;
}

.step-description{
  font-size:.95rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);line-height:1.6;
  flex:1;
}

.step-footer{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}

.step-timeline{
  font-size:.85rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  font-family:var(--font-mono);font-weight:500;
}

.step-badge{
  display:inline-block;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:8px;
  background:rgba(200,16,46,.2);color:rgba(200,16,46,.8);
  font-size:.75rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;
  border:1px solid rgba(200,16,46,.3);
  letter-spacing:.05em;
}

/* ============================================================
   Progress Line & Indicators
   ============================================================ */

.progress-line-container{
  position:relative;height:8px;margin-bottom:40px;border-radius:10px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}

.progress-line-track{
  position:relative;height:100%;overflow:hidden;
}

.progress-line-fill{
  position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:100%;width:0%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red),var(--blue));
  border-radius:10px;transition:width .4s cubic-bezier(.165,.84,.44,1);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 20px rgba(200,16,46,.6),
    0 0 40px rgba(79,172,254,.3);
}

.progress-glow{
  position:absolute;right:0;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:20px;height:20px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,16,46,.6),transparent);
  border-radius:50%;filter:blur(8px);
  animation:glow-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes glow-pulse{
  0%,100%{transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1);opacity:.8}
  50%{transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1.3);opacity:1}
}

.scroll-indicators{
  display:flex;gap:8px;justify-content:center;margin-top:40px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.indicator-dot{
  width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  cursor:pointer;transition:all .4s ease;
}

.indicator-dot.active{
  background:var(--red);box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(200,16,46,.6);
  transform:scale(1.4);border-color:rgba(200,16,46,.6);
}

.indicator-dot:hover{
  background:rgba(200,16,46,.4);transform:scale(1.2);
}

/* ============================================================
   Premium CTA Banner with Animated Gradient
   ============================================================ */

.timeline-cta-premium{
  position:relative;margin-top:100px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,16,46,.1),rgba(79,172,254,.08));
  border:1px solid rgba(200,16,46,.2);
  border-radius:32px;padding:80px 40px;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.cta-animated-bg{
  position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
}

.cta-gradient-1,
.cta-gradient-2{
  position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(100px);
  animation:cta-drift 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.cta-gradient-1{
  width:500px;height:500px;background:rgba(200,16,46,.2);
  top:-100px;left:-100px;animation-duration:10s;
}

.cta-gradient-2{
  width:400px;height:400px;background:rgba(79,172,254,.15);
  bottom:-100px;right:-100px;animation-duration:12s;animation-delay:-3s;
}

@keyframes cta-drift{
  0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0)}
  50%{transform:translate(50px,-50px)}
}

.cta-particles{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 40%, rgba(255,255,255,.15) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.cta-content-wrapper{
  position:relative;z-index:1;text-align:center;
}

.cta-badge{
  display:inline-block;padding:8px 16px;
  background:rgba(200,16,46,.15);border:1px solid rgba(200,16,46,.4);
  border-radius:12px;color:rgba(200,16,46,.9);
  font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.08em;margin-bottom:24px;
  animation:fadeInDown .8s ease-out;
}

.cta-main-heading{
  font-size:2.8rem;font-weight:800;color:#fff;
  line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:24px;letter-spacing:-.02em;
  animation:fadeInUp .8s ease-out .1s backwards;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff,rgba(255,255,255,.8));
  -webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  background-clip:text;
}

.cta-description{
  font-size:1.1rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  max-width:700px;margin:0 auto 48px;line-height:1.7;
  animation:fadeInUp .8s ease-out .15s backwards;
}

.cta-action-group{
  display:flex;gap:20px;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:48px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;animation:fadeInUp .8s ease-out .2s backwards;
}

/* ============================================================
   Magnetic Button (Apple/Stripe/Linear inspired)
   ============================================================ */

.magnetic-button{
  position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;padding:16px 32px;border-radius:14px;font-weight:700;
  font-size:1rem;text-decoration:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;
  transition:all .4s cubic-bezier(.165,.84,.44,1);
  overflow:hidden;letter-spacing:-.01em;
  will-change:transform;
  transform:translateZ(0);
}

.primary-magnetic{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--red),#e63d55);
  color:#fff;box-shadow:
    0 10px 30px rgba(200,16,46,.3),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}

.primary-magnetic:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 50px rgba(200,16,46,.5),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.3);
}

.primary-magnetic:active{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}

.secondary-magnetic{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color:#fff;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}

.secondary-magnetic:hover{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:
    0 15px 40px rgba(200,16,46,.2),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}

.secondary-magnetic:active{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}

.magnetic-glow{
  position:absolute;inset:-2px;border-radius:14px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255,255,255,.1), transparent 70%);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .6s ease;
}

.magnetic-button:hover .magnetic-glow{
  opacity:1;
}

.arrow-icon{
  transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.165,.84,.44,1);
  stroke-width:2.5;
}

.magnetic-button:hover .arrow-icon{
  transform:translateX(4px);
}

.button-content{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
}

/* ============================================================
   Social Proof
   ============================================================ */

.cta-social-proof{
  font-size:.95rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  animation:fadeInUp .8s ease-out .25s backwards;
}

.proof-text{
  display:inline-block;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,16,46,.8),rgba(79,172,254,.6));
  -webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  background-clip:text;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.01em;
}

/* ============================================================
   Responsive Design
   ============================================================ */

@media(max-width:1024px){
  .premium-timeline-section{padding:100px 0}
  
  .timeline-track{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap:16px;
  }
  
  .step-glassmorphic-container{
    min-height:340px;padding:24px 18px;
  }
  
  .cta-main-heading{font-size:2.2rem}
  
  .timeline-cta-premium{padding:60px 32px}
}

@media(max-width:768px){
  .premium-timeline-section{padding:80px 0}
  
  .timeline-header{margin-bottom:40px}
  
  .timeline-track{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap:12px;padding:12px 0;
  }
  
  .step-glassmorphic-container{
    min-height:320px;padding:20px 16px;border-radius:16px;
  }
  
  .step-title{font-size:1.15rem}
  
  .step-description{font-size:.9rem}
  
  .cta-main-heading{
    font-size:1.8rem;margin-bottom:16px;
  }
  
  .cta-description{
    font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:32px;
  }
  
  .cta-action-group{gap:12px;margin-bottom:32px}
  
  .magnetic-button{padding:14px 24px;font-size:.95rem}
  
  .timeline-cta-premium{padding:40px 24px;border-radius:24px}
  
  .gradient-orb{width:300px !important;height:300px !important}
}

@media(max-width:480px){
  .premium-timeline-section{padding:60px 0}
  
  .timeline-header .timeline-subtitle{font-size:.95rem}
  
  .timeline-track{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:10px;
  }
  
  .step-glassmorphic-container{
    min-height:300px;padding:18px 14px;
  }
  
  .step-header{gap:12px;margin-bottom:18px}
  
  .step-node{width:50px;height:50px}
  
  .step-number{font-size:1.4rem}
  
  .step-title{font-size:1rem}
  
  .step-description{font-size:.85rem}
  
  .step-footer{gap:12px}
  
  .cta-badge{font-size:.75rem;padding:6px 12px;margin-bottom:16px}
  
  .cta-main-heading{
    font-size:1.4rem;margin-bottom:12px;
  }
  
  .cta-description{
    font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:24px;
  }
  
  .cta-action-group{gap:10px;margin-bottom:24px}
  
  .magnetic-button{
    padding:12px 20px;font-size:.9rem;border-radius:10px;
  }
  
  .arrow-icon{width:16px;height:16px}
  
  .timeline-cta-premium{
    padding:30px 18px;margin-top:60px;border-radius:18px;
  }
  
  .scroll-indicators{gap:6px;margin-top:24px}
  
  .gradient-orb{width:200px !important;height:200px !important}
}

/* ============================================================
   Accessibility & Performance
   ============================================================ */

@media(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .gradient-orb,
  .cta-gradient-1,
  .cta-gradient-2,
  .node-pulse,
  .progress-glow,
  .connector-line,
  .step-glassmorphic-container,
  .progress-line-fill,
  .magnetic-button,
  .indicator-dot{
    animation:none !important;
    transition:none !important;
  }
}

@media(prefers-color-scheme: light){
  .premium-timeline-section{
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f9fafb 0%,#f3f4f6 50%,#f9fafb 100%);
  }
  
  .timeline-step-card .step-glassmorphic-container{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.4);border-color:rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  }
  
  .timeline-header .timeline-title,
  .timeline-header .timeline-subtitle{color:#1f2937}
  
  .step-title{color:#111827}
  
  .step-description{color:rgba(31,41,55,.8)}
}


/* ============================================================
   ============ PREMIUM INFINITE CAROUSEL
   ============================================================ */

.premium-infinite-carousel-section{
  position:relative;padding:120px 0;background:var(--ink);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0d1017 0%,#12131a 50%,#0d1017 100%);
  overflow:hidden;
}

.carousel-background{
  position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.4;
}

.carousel-orb-1{
  position:absolute;width:450px;height:450px;background:rgba(200,16,46,.12);
  top:-100px;left:-150px;animation:drift 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.carousel-orb-2{
  position:absolute;width:380px;height:380px;background:rgba(79,172,254,.1);
  bottom:-80px;right:-120px;animation:drift 22s ease-in-out infinite;animation-delay:-8s;
}

.floating-particles-carousel{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:radial-gradient(circle at 25% 60%,rgba(200,16,46,.06),transparent 50%),
                    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 40%,rgba(79,172,254,.05),transparent 50%);
}

.carousel-container{
  max-width:1420px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 20px;position:relative;z-index:1;
}

.carousel-section-header{
  text-align:center;margin-bottom:80px;animation:fadeInUp .8s ease-out;
}

.carousel-section-title,
.carousel-section-subtitle{
  color:#fff;
}

.carousel-section-subtitle{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);font-size:1.05rem;max-width:650px;margin:16px auto 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   Infinite Carousel Wrapper & Track
   ============================================================ */

.infinite-carousel-wrapper{
  position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;margin-bottom:60px;
}

.carousel-viewport{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;flex:1;border-radius:32px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.carousel-track{
  display:flex;gap:24px;
  padding:30px 0;will-change:transform;
  animation:marquee 30s linear infinite;
  will-change:transform;
}

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

@keyframes marquee{
  0%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0)}
  100%{transform:translate3d(-50%,0,0)}
}


/* ============================================================
   Infinite Carousel Cards
   ============================================================ */

.infinite-carousel-card{
  flex:0 0 calc(25% - 18px);min-width:300px;
  animation:fadeInUp .8s ease-out backwards;
}

.infinite-carousel-card.carousel-clone{
  animation:none;
}

.infinite-carousel-card:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.1s}
.infinite-carousel-card:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.15s}
.infinite-carousel-card:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.2s}
.infinite-carousel-card:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.25s}
.infinite-carousel-card:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.3s}
.infinite-carousel-card:nth-child(6){animation-delay:.35s}
.infinite-carousel-card:nth-child(7){animation-delay:.4s}
.infinite-carousel-card:nth-child(8){animation-delay:.45s}

.card-glassmorphic{
  position:relative;height:100%;min-height:420px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius:24px;padding:40px 32px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:all .6s cubic-bezier(.165,.84,.44,1);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:24px;
  cursor:pointer;transform:translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.card-gradient-border{
  position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red),var(--blue),transparent);
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .6s ease;
}

.infinite-carousel-card:hover .card-gradient-border{
  transform:scaleX(1);
}

.infinite-carousel-card:hover .card-glassmorphic{
  transform:translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-color:rgba(200,16,46,.3);
  box-shadow:
    0 25px 70px rgba(200,16,46,.2),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}

/* ============================================================
   Card Icon with Gradient & Glow
   ============================================================ */

.card-icon-container{
  flex-shrink:0;
}

.icon-wrapper{
  position:relative;width:80px;height:80px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
}

.icon-background{
  position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,16,46,.15),rgba(200,16,46,.05));
  border:1.5px solid rgba(200,16,46,.2);
  opacity:0;transition:all .6s ease;
}

.infinite-carousel-card:hover .icon-background{
  opacity:1;box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(200,16,46,.4);
  animation:icon-pulse .6s ease-out;
}

@keyframes icon-pulse{
  0%{transform:scale(1)}
  50%{transform:scale(1.1)}
  100%{transform:scale(1)}
}

.card-icon{
  width:40px;height:40px;
  stroke:url(#cardGradient);stroke-width:1.8;
  transition:all .6s ease;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(200,16,46,.2));
  position:relative;z-index:2;
}

.infinite-carousel-card:hover .card-icon{
  stroke-width:2;filter:drop-shadow(0 4px 16px rgba(200,16,46,.4));
}

.icon-glow{
  position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,16,46,.4),transparent 70%);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .6s ease;
}

.infinite-carousel-card:hover .icon-glow{
  opacity:1;animation:glow-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ============================================================
   Card Body & Content
   ============================================================ */

.card-body{
  flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;
}

.card-title{
  font-size:1.35rem;font-weight:700;color:#fff;
  line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:-.02em;
}

.card-description{
  font-size:.95rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);line-height:1.6;flex:1;
}

.card-link{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  color:var(--red);font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;
  text-decoration:none;margin-top:12px;
  transition:all .4s ease;position:relative;
}

.card-link::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;bottom:-2px;left:0;right:0;height:1px;
  background:var(--red);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .4s ease;
}

.infinite-carousel-card:hover .card-link{
  gap:12px;color:#ff6b7a;
}

.infinite-carousel-card:hover .card-link::after{
  transform:scaleX(1);
}

.card-floating-particles{
  position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%,rgba(255,255,255,.1),transparent 50%);
}

/* ============================================================
   Navigation Buttons
   ============================================================ */

.carousel-nav-btn{
  position:relative;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:14px;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  cursor:pointer;flex-shrink:0;
  transition:all .4s cubic-bezier(.165,.84,.44,1);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  overflow:hidden;
}

.carousel-nav-btn::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,16,46,.2),transparent);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s ease;
}

.carousel-nav-btn:hover{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-color:rgba(200,16,46,.3);
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(200,16,46,.2);
  color:#fff;
}

.carousel-nav-btn:hover::before{
  opacity:1;
}

.carousel-nav-btn:active{
  transform:scale(.95);
}

.carousel-nav-btn svg{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  transition:transform .3s ease;
}

.carousel-nav-btn:hover svg{
  transform:translateX(2px);
}

.carousel-nav-prev:hover svg{
  transform:translateX(-2px);
}

.nav-tooltip{
  position:absolute;bottom:-28px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  background:rgba(0,0,0,.8);color:#fff;padding:6px 12px;
  border-radius:6px;font-size:.75rem;white-space:nowrap;
  opacity:0;transition:all .4s ease;pointer-events:none;
}

.carousel-nav-btn:hover .nav-tooltip{
  opacity:1;bottom:-32px;
}

/* ============================================================
   Carousel Indicators - Centered Pagination
   ============================================================ */

.carousel-indicators{
  display:flex;gap:10px;justify-content:center;align-items:center;
  margin-top:0;margin-bottom:40px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.indicator-dot{
  width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  cursor:pointer;transition:all .4s ease;
}

.indicator-dot.active{
  background:var(--red);box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(200,16,46,.6);
  transform:scale(1.3);border-color:rgba(200,16,46,.6);
}

.indicator-dot:hover{
  background:rgba(200,16,46,.3);transform:scale(1.1);
}



/* ============================================================
   SVG Gradient Definition
   ============================================================ */

.card-svg-defs{display:none}

/* ============================================================
   Responsive Design
   ============================================================ */

@media(max-width:1200px){
  .infinite-carousel-card{flex:0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px)}
  .carousel-track{gap:20px;padding:24px 0}
  .card-glassmorphic{min-height:400px;padding:32px 24px}
}

@media(max-width:768px){
  .premium-infinite-carousel-section{padding:80px 0}
  .carousel-section-header{margin-bottom:50px}
  .infinite-carousel-card{flex:0 0 calc(50% - 12px)}
  .carousel-track{gap:16px;padding:20px 0}
  .card-glassmorphic{min-height:380px;padding:24px 18px;gap:18px}
  .card-title{font-size:1.1rem}
  .card-description{font-size:.9rem}
  .icon-wrapper{width:70px;height:70px}
  .card-icon{width:36px;height:36px}
  .carousel-nav-btn{width:48px;height:48px}
  .carousel-indicators{gap:8px;margin-bottom:30px}
}

@media(max-width:480px){
  .premium-infinite-carousel-section{padding:60px 0}
  .carousel-section-subtitle{font-size:.95rem}
  .infinite-carousel-card{flex:0 0 100%;min-width:100%}
  .infinite-carousel-wrapper{gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .carousel-viewport{border-radius:20px}
  .carousel-track{gap:12px;padding:16px 0;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .card-glassmorphic{
    min-height:320px;padding:20px 16px;gap:16px;border-radius:18px;
  }
  .card-title{font-size:1rem}
  .card-description{font-size:.85rem}
  .icon-wrapper{width:64px;height:64px}
  .card-icon{width:32px;height:32px}
  .carousel-nav-btn{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:10px}
  .carousel-nav-btn svg{width:20px;height:20px}
  .carousel-indicators{gap:6px;margin-bottom:24px}
  .autoplay-control{font-size:.85rem;gap:6px}
  .autoplay-toggle{width:36px;height:36px}
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .carousel-track,
  .card-glassmorphic,
  .infinite-carousel-card,
  .carousel-nav-btn,
  .indicator-dot{
    animation:none !important;transition:none !important;
  }
}