/* ==========================================================================
   AMBIVERT EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD.
   Modern Interactive Design System
   "THINK BEYOND, LEARN BEYOND"
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand Colors inspired by Ambivert Logo & Academic Excellence */
  --primary-900: #0a1931;
  --primary-800: #102a56;
  --primary-700: #18438c;
  --primary-600: #2563eb;
  --primary-500: #3b82f6;
  --primary-400: #60a5fa;
  --primary-100: #dbeafe;
  --primary-50: #eff6ff;

  /* Accent Warm Gold / Amber for "Think Beyond, Learn Beyond" */
  --accent-600: #d97706;
  --accent-500: #f59e0b;
  --accent-400: #fbbf24;
  --accent-100: #fef3c7;
  --accent-50: #fffbeb;

  /* Emerald for Success / WhatsApp / Live Verification */
  --emerald-600: #059669;
  --emerald-500: #10b981;
  --emerald-100: #d1fae5;

  /* Crimson for YouTube Live badges */
  --crimson-600: #dc2626;
  --crimson-500: #ef4444;

  /* Neutrals */
  --slate-950: #020617;
  --slate-900: #0f172a;
  --slate-800: #1e293b;
  --slate-700: #334155;
  --slate-600: #475569;
  --slate-500: #64748b;
  --slate-400: #94a3b8;
  --slate-300: #cbd5e1;
  --slate-200: #e2e8f0;
  --slate-100: #f1f5f9;
  --slate-50: #f8fafc;
  --white: #ffffff;

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', 'Noto Sans Tamil', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;

  /* Shadows & Radius */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 4px 10px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
  --shadow-xl: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(10, 25, 49, 0.25);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 35px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.28);

  --radius-sm: 0.5rem;
  --radius-md: 0.875rem;
  --radius-lg: 1.25rem;
  --radius-xl: 1.75rem;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 90px;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--slate-800);
  background-color: var(--slate-50);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  outline: none;
  border: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Section Utilities */
.section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-header {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-100), var(--accent-100));
  color: var(--primary-800);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}

.eyebrow i {
  color: var(--accent-600);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title .highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-600), #1d4ed8, var(--accent-600));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP ANNOUNCEMENT & CONTACT BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.topbar {
  background: var(--primary-900);
  color: var(--slate-200);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.topbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.topbar-left, .topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.topbar-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--slate-200);
}

.topbar-item i {
  color: var(--accent-400);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.topbar-item:hover {
  color: var(--accent-400);
}

.topbar-motto {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent-400);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STICKY NAVIGATION HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 82px;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.brand-logo {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  padding: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--primary-900);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-600);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--accent-600);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: italic;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.nav-link {
  padding: 0.55rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--primary-600);
  background: var(--primary-50);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-600), var(--primary-800));
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.6);
}

.btn-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-500), var(--accent-600));
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
}

.btn-accent:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px -4px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.55);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary-900);
  border-color: var(--white);
}

.btn-outline-dark {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary-800);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
}

.btn-outline-dark:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-600);
  color: var(--primary-600);
  background: var(--primary-50);
}

.btn-whatsapp {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366, #128C7E);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55);
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--slate-100);
  color: var(--slate-800);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, #1e3a8a 0%, #0f172a 55%, #060d1d 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 5rem 0 6.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
    radial-gradient(rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
  background-position: 0 0, 18px 18px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -120px;
  right: -100px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.12fr 0.88fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  color: var(--accent-400);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-badge-est {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-title {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.4vw, 3.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-title .gold-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fde68a 0%, #f59e0b 55%, #fbbf24 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-slogan-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-500);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-100);
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--slate-300);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-trust-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.trust-metric {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.trust-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-400);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.trust-label {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--slate-300);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Hero Visual Showcase */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-card-stack {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 1rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.hero-main-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: var(--primary-800);
}

.hero-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.hero-card-stack:hover .hero-main-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hero-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10, 25, 49, 0.85) 0%, rgba(10, 25, 49, 0.2) 50%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-video-trigger {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--white);
  width: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-video-trigger:hover {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.9);
  border-color: var(--accent-400);
}

.play-pulse {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--crimson-600);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.25);
  animation: pulseRing 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseRing {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.5); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(220, 38, 38, 0); }
}

.founder-mini-card {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.founder-mini-avatar {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  border: 2.5px solid var(--accent-400);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.founder-mini-info h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.founder-mini-info .degree {
  color: var(--accent-400);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.founder-mini-info p {
  color: var(--slate-300);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* Media Channels Banner Bar */
.media-bar {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  padding: 1.35rem 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.media-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.media-bar-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.media-bar-label i {
  color: var(--crimson-600);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.channel-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.channel-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--slate-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.channel-pill:hover {
  background: var(--primary-50);
  border-color: var(--primary-400);
  color: var(--primary-700);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.channel-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--crimson-500);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US & FOUNDER SPOTLIGHT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.92fr 1.08fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.founder-showcase-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  position: relative;
}

.founder-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.founder-portrait-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-900), var(--primary-800));
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  color: var(--white);
}

.founder-portrait-img {
  width: 130px;
  height: 155px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 3px solid var(--accent-400);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.founder-portrait-meta .badge-exp {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--accent-500);
  color: var(--slate-950);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.founder-portrait-meta h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.founder-portrait-meta .credentials {
  color: var(--accent-400);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.founder-portrait-meta p {
  color: var(--slate-300);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.about-campus-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.expertise-quote-box {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--primary-50);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-600);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
}

.expertise-quote-box h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--primary-800);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.expertise-quote-box p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
}

.about-content .lead-para {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-content p {
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.vision-mission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.vm-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vm-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-600), var(--accent-500));
}

.vm-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.vm-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--primary-50);
  color: var(--primary-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.vm-card.mission .vm-icon {
  background: var(--accent-50);
  color: var(--accent-600);
}

.vm-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.vm-card p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR SERVICES SECTION (6 CORE SERVICES)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--slate-50) 100%);
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 4px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-600), var(--accent-500));
  transition: width 0.35s ease;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--primary-400);
}

.service-card:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.service-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-100);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover .service-num {
  color: var(--primary-100);
}

.service-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-50), var(--primary-100));
  color: var(--primary-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-600), var(--primary-800));
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.service-card p {
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.service-highlights {
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--slate-200);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-highlights li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.service-highlights li i {
  color: var(--emerald-500);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.service-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--primary-600);
}

.service-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-800);
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE CAREER & COURSE PATHWAY EXPLORER ("THINK BEYOND")
   ========================================================================== */
.explorer-section {
  background: var(--primary-900);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.explorer-section .section-title {
  color: var(--white);
}

.explorer-section .section-subtitle {
  color: var(--slate-300);
}

.explorer-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.explorer-tab {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: var(--slate-200);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.explorer-tab:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: var(--white);
}

.explorer-tab.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-500), var(--accent-600));
  color: var(--slate-950);
  border-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}

.explorer-panel {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.pathway-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.pathway-card {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.pathway-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-400);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.pathway-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--accent-400);
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.pathway-card h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pathway-card p {
  color: var(--slate-300);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.pathway-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--primary-400);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   YOUTUBE MEDIA & SPEECHES SHOWCASE (9 VIDEOS)
   ========================================================================== */
.videos-section {
  background: var(--slate-50);
}

.video-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  color: var(--slate-700);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-500);
  color: var(--primary-600);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary-600);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary-600);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.videos-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.video-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.video-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--primary-400);
}

.video-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: var(--slate-900);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

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

.video-card:hover .video-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.video-thumb-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15) 55%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.video-play-btn {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.95);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.5);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.video-card:hover .video-play-btn {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  background: #ff0000;
}

.video-channel-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.75rem;
  left: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.video-channel-badge .live-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ef4444;
}

.video-body {
  padding: 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.video-category-tag {
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--primary-600);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.video-title-ta {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.video-title-en {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.video-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding-top: 0.9rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
}

.btn-watch-modal {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-600);
  background: var(--primary-50);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-watch-modal:hover {
  background: var(--primary-600);
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn-yt-direct {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.btn-yt-direct:hover {
  color: var(--crimson-600);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WORKSHOPS & GALLERY / IMPACT BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.impact-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-800), var(--primary-900));
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem;
  color: var(--white);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.impact-banner h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.impact-banner p {
  color: var(--slate-300);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.impact-img-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.impact-img-grid img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 175px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SEO FAQ ACCORDION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--slate-50) 0%, var(--white) 100%);
}

.faq-grid {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--primary-500);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--primary-600);
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-50);
  color: var(--primary-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  background: var(--primary-600);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.4rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--slate-100);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT & FREE CONSULTATION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  background: var(--white);
}

.contact-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.contact-info-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--primary-900), var(--primary-800));
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-info-panel h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.contact-info-panel > div > p {
  color: var(--slate-300);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-cards-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-detail-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
  border-color: var(--accent-400);
}

.contact-detail-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18);
  color: var(--accent-400);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-detail-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--slate-400);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.contact-detail-text strong, .contact-detail-text a {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.contact-detail-text a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-400);
}

/* Consultation Form Panel */
.contact-form-panel {
  background: var(--slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.contact-form-panel h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.contact-form-panel .form-sub {
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.form-group.full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-700);
}

.form-control {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary-600);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.form-submit-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.form-submit-row .btn {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 210px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  background: var(--slate-950);
  color: var(--slate-300);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2rem;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--accent-500);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.8fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-brand-desc {
  margin: 1rem 0 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--slate-400);
}

.footer-motto-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-400);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-200);
}

.footer h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--slate-400);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-400);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-400);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VIDEO CINEMA MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.video-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  background: rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.video-modal.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.video-modal-dialog {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 960px;
  background: var(--slate-900);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.video-modal.open .video-modal-dialog {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.video-modal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--slate-950);
  color: var(--white);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.video-modal-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
}

.video-modal-close {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.video-modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-600);
}

.video-modal-body {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  width: 100%;
  background: #000;
}

.video-modal-body iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

.video-modal-footer {
  padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--slate-950);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  color: var(--slate-300);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Floating Quick Action Dock */
.floating-dock {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 1500;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.float-btn {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.float-btn.whatsapp {
  background: #25D366;
}

.float-btn.call {
  background: var(--primary-600);
}

.float-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .hero-grid,
  .about-grid,
  .contact-wrapper,
  .impact-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .services-grid,
  .videos-grid,
  .pathway-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .topbar-right {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
  }

  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 120px;
    left: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    background: var(--white);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    transition: var(--transition);
  }

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

  .nav-actions .btn-primary {
    display: none;
  }

  .services-grid,
  .videos-grid,
  .pathway-grid,
  .vision-mission-grid,
  .form-grid,
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .founder-portrait-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-trust-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}