/* =========================================================
   EduAcademy — design tokens
   ========================================================= */
:root {

  --radius: 14px;
  --font-display: "Fraunces", "Georgia", serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --font-mono: "IBM Plex Mono", "Courier New", monospace;
}

.containerr {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  height: 96px;
  width: 96px;
  animation: rotate_3922 1.2s linear infinite;
  background-color: #9b59b6;
  background-image: linear-gradient(#9b59b6, #84cdfa, #5ad1cd);
}

.containerr span {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #9b59b6;
  background-image: linear-gradient(#9b59b6, #84cdfa, #5ad1cd);
}

.containerr span:nth-of-type(1) {
  filter: blur(5px);
}

.containerr span:nth-of-type(2) {
  filter: blur(10px);
}

.containerr span:nth-of-type(3) {
  filter: blur(25px);
}

.containerr span:nth-of-type(4) {
  filter: blur(50px);
}

.containerr::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  bottom: 10px;
  background-color: #fff;
  border: solid 5px #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

@keyframes rotate_3922 {
  from {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg);
  }

  to {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg);
  }
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.main {
  /* display: none; */
}



.brand-mark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.change {
  width: 72px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}


.carousel {
  height: 87vh;
  width: 100vw;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--ink);
}

.carousel .list .item {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 0 0;
}

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

.back {
  background-image: linear-gradient(20deg, rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.96), rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.55), transparent);
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  top: 0;
  position: absolute;
}

.carousel .list .item .content {
  position: absolute;
  top: 5%;
  width: 1140px;
  max-width: 80%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  padding-right: 30%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 5px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.carousel .list .item .author {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.8em;
  letter-spacing: 6px;
  color: var(--accent-2);
}

.carousel .list .item .title,
.carousel .list .item .topic {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 4.2em;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.08em;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.carousel .list .item .topic {
  color: var(--accent-2);
  font-size: 1.6em;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.carousel .list .item .des {
  font-size: 0.98em;
  margin-top: 16px;
  max-width: 600px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.carousel .list .item .buttons {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 150px);
  grid-template-rows: 46px;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.carousel .list .item .buttons button {
  border: none;
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9em;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}

.carousel .list .item .buttons button:hover {
  background-color: #4338ca;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Thumbnail Styles */
.thumbnail {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 50px;
  left: 50%;
  width: max-content;
  z-index: 100;
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

.thumbnail .item {
  width: 150px;
  height: 220px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.thumbnail .item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.thumbnail .item:hover img {
  border-color: var(--accent-2);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.thumbnail .item .content {
  color: #fff;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.65);
  padding: 6px 8px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.thumbnail .item .content .title {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85em;
  color: var(--accent-2);
}

/* Navigation Arrows */
.arrows {
  position: absolute;
  top: 80%;
  right: 52%;
  z-index: 100;
  width: 300px;
  max-width: 30%;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
}

.arrows button {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.2em;
  font-weight: bold;
  transition: 0.25s;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.arrows button:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-2);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--accent-2);
}

.arrows button:focus-visible,
.thumbnail .item img:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-2);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Zoom Animation Mechanics */
.carousel .list .item:nth-child(1) {
  z-index: 1;
}

.carousel .list .item:nth-child(1) .content .author,
.carousel .list .item:nth-child(1) .content .title,
.carousel .list .item:nth-child(1) .content .topic,
.carousel .list .item:nth-child(1) .content .des,
.carousel .list .item:nth-child(1) .content .buttons {
  transform: translateY(50px);
  filter: blur(20px);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: showContent 0.5s 1s linear 1 forwards;
}

@keyframes showContent {
  to {
    transform: translateY(0px);
    filter: blur(0px);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.carousel .list .item:nth-child(1) .content .title {
  animation-delay: 1.2s !important;
}

.carousel .list .item:nth-child(1) .content .topic {
  animation-delay: 1.4s !important;
}

.carousel .list .item:nth-child(1) .content .des {
  animation-delay: 1.6s !important;
}

.carousel .list .item:nth-child(1) .content .buttons {
  animation-delay: 1.8s !important;
}

/* Next Click Scale-Up Effect */
.carousel.next .list .item:nth-child(1) img {
  width: 150px;
  height: 220px;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 50px;
  left: 50%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  animation: showImage 0.5s linear 1 forwards;
}

@keyframes showImage {
  to {
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 0;
  }
}

.carousel.next .thumbnail .item:nth-last-child(1) {
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: showThumbnail 0.5s linear 1 forwards;
}

@keyframes showThumbnail {
  from {
    width: 0;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.carousel.next .thumbnail {
  animation: transformThumbnail 0.5s linear 1 forwards;
}

@keyframes transformThumbnail {
  from {
    transform: translateX(150px);
  }
}

/* Running Progress Bar */
.carousel .time {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 1000;
  width: 0%;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--accent-2);
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
}

.carousel.next .time,
.carousel.prev .time {
  animation: runningTime 3s linear 1 forwards;
}

@keyframes runningTime {
  from {
    width: 100%;
  }

  to {
    width: 0%;
  }
}

/* Read more toggle */
#readmore {
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--accent-2);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}


#show2 {
  display: none;
}

/* =========================================================
   Course strip — "what you can start today"
   ========================================================= */
.course-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 28px;
  padding: 64px 5% 90px;
  /* background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--ink-soft) 100%); */
}

.course-strip .eyebrow {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--accent-2);
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  font-size: 0.8em;
  margin-bottom: -6px;
}

.course-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 350px;
  height: 250px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 15px;


  position: relative;
  min-height: 190px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.534), rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.92));

  background-size: cover;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Dark overlay so text is easy to read */
.course-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  z-index: 2;
}

.card-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 25px;

  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  color: white;
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-2);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
}

.card-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
}

.course-card .tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72em;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--accent-2);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.course-card .card-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.05em;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 12px 0 20px;
}

.course-card .btn {
  align-self: flex-start;
  border: none;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88em;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  background-color: #4338ca;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}


.course-card.alt {
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(8, 10, 10, 0.329), rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.92)),
    var(--panel);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .carousel .list .item .content {
    padding-right: 8%;
  }

  .carousel .list .item .title,
  .carousel .list .item .topic {
    font-size: 2.6em;
  }

  .thumbnail {
    display: none;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   Video stack — fanned card with click-to-play YouTube embed
   ========================================================= */
.video-stack {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 90px 5% 120px;
  background: var(--ink-soft, #131a2b);
}

.stack {
  position: relative;
  width: 620px;
  /* right: 12%; */
  max-width: 100%;
  height: 360px;
}

.stack-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius, 14px);
  overflow: hidden;
}

#gh {
  z-index: 9;
  position: absolute;
}

.stack-card.side {
  width: 88%;
  height: 100%;
  left: 6%;
  background: var(--panel, #161e33);
  border: 1px solid var(--line, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08));
  /* z-index: 1; */
  filter: saturate(0.6) brightness(0.7);
}

.stack-card.side.left {
  transform: rotate(-7deg) translateX(-14px);
}

.stack-card.side.right {
  transform: rotate(7deg) translateX(14px);
}

.stack-card.main {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  left: 0;
  /* z-index: 2; */
  background: #000;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid var(--line, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08));
}

.stack-thumb,
.stack-card.main iframe {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: none;
}

.stack-card.main::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.92) 0%, rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.25) 45%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.stack-card.main.is-playing::after,
.stack-card.main.is-playing .play-btn,
.stack-card.main.is-playing .stack-caption {
  display: none;
}

.play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  color: var(--ink, #0b0f19);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.play-btn:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
  background: var(--accent-2, #38bdf8);
}

.play-btn svg {
  margin-left: 3px;
}

.stack-caption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  bottom: 22px;
  z-index: 3;
  color: #fff;
}

.stack-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display, serif);
  font-size: 1.7em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.stack-sub {
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 0.9em;
  color: var(--text-dim, #9aa5b8);
}

.stack-sub a {
  color: var(--accent-2, #38bdf8);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .stack {
    height: 280px;
  }

  .stack-title {
    font-size: 1.3em;
  }
}

#spantext {
  color: #fff;
  width: 249px;
  position: relative;
  right: 19%;
}

:root {
  --ink-soft: #131a2b;
  --panel: #161e33;
  --line: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --accent-2: #38bdf8;
  --text-dim: #9aa5b8;
  --radius: 14px;
}

.video-stack-section {
  background: var(--ink-soft);
  padding: 80px 5%;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
}

/* Grid layout for Left, Video, Right */
.video-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 606px 1fr;
  gap: 93px;
  align-items: center;
  width: 109%;
  max-width: 1396px;
}

/* Side Text Styling */
.side-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

.side-text h2,
.side-text h3 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.text-left {
  text-align: right;
}

.text-right {
  text-align: left;
}

/* Bottom Text Styling */
.bottom-text {
  max-width: 800px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-top: 30px;
}

/* Stack CSS */
.stack {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 360px;
}

.stack-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stack-card.side {
  width: 88%;
  height: 100%;
  left: 6%;
  background: var(--panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  /* z-index: 1; */
  filter: saturate(0.6) brightness(0.7);
}

.stack-card.side.left {
  transform: rotate(-7deg) translateX(-14px);
}

.stack-card.side.right {
  transform: rotate(7deg) translateX(14px);
}

.stack-card.main {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background: #000;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.stack-thumb,
.stack-card.main iframe {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: none;
}

.stack-card.main::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.92) 0%, rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.25) 45%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  color: var(--ink, #0b0f19);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.play-btn:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
  background: var(--accent-2);
}

.stack-caption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  bottom: 22px;
  z-index: 3;
  color: #fff;
}

.stack-title {
  font-size: 1.7em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.stack-sub {
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 0.9em;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

.stack-sub a {
  color: var(--accent-2);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for tablet and mobile */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .video-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 620px;
  }

  .text-left,
  .text-right {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .stack {
    height: 280px;
  }

  .stack-title {
    font-size: 1.3em;
  }
}

/* Enable 3D perspective space on grid container */
.bento-grid {
  perspective: 1000px;
}

/* 3D Card Setup */
.bento-card {
  border-radius: 16px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Card Tilt on Hover */
.bento-card:hover {
  transform: rotate3d(0.5, 1, 0, 15deg);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
}

/* Z-Axis Depth for Card Elements */
.bento-card .card-icon {
  width: fit-content;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 30px);
}

.bento-card .card-title {
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 40px);
}

.bento-card .card-text {
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 25px);
}

/* Additional Lift on Hover */
.bento-card:hover .card-title {
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 55px);
}

.bento-card:hover .card-icon {
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 45px);
}

/* Right Side Image Layout Styling */
.media-stack {
  min-height: 400px;
}

.media-stack .main-img {
  width: 80%;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.media-stack .sub-img {
  width: 55%;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.media-stack .floating-badge {
  top: 15%;
  left: 35%;
  z-index: 3;
}

body {
  font-family: -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
}

/* Card hover-reveal setup */
.flip-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 380px;
}

.flip-card .card-face {
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.flip-card .card-hidden {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.flip-card:hover .card-hidden {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.flip-card:hover .card-visible {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.flip-card .card-visible {
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 251px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}






/* Base Section Setup */
.qrss-section {
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #131a2b 0%, #131a2b 50%, #131a2b 100%);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
}

/* Main Container - Card Style */
.qrss-container {
  max-width: 1000px;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.qrss-container:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.15);
}

/* Image Column & Zoom Animation */
.qrss-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 280px;
  flex: 1;
}

.qrss-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.qrss-container:hover .qrss-image {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Content Area */
.qrss-content {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Tag Badge */
.qrss-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background-color: #e0e7ff;
  border: 1px solid #c7d2fe;
  color: #4338ca;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.qrss-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: #4f46e5;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: qrss-pulse 2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1) infinite;
}

/* Typography */
.qrss-title {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
}

.qrss-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4f46e5 0%, #2563eb 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.qrss-description {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
}

/* Modern Gradient CTA Button */
.qrss-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4f46e5 0%, #2563eb 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -5px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.4);
  width: fit-content;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.qrss-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4338ca 0%, #1d4ed8 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.qrss-arrow {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  margin-left: 8px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

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

/* Keyframes for Badge Dot */
@keyframes qrss-pulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.4;
  }
}

/* Responsive Grid (Desktop Layout) */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .qrss-container {
    flex-direction: row;
  }

  .qrss-content {
    padding: 3rem;
  }
}


.gradient-border {
  border: 5px solid transparent;
  /* Sets the border width */
  border-image: linear-gradient(to right, #ff7e5f, #feb47b) 1;
  /* Applies the gradient */
  padding: 20px;
}

/* popups */

/* Modal Overlay */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 9999;
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
}

/* Modal Card */
.modal-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 580px;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  text-align: center;
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
  color: #1e1b4b;
}

.close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 20px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #64748b;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.modal-header h2 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2e1065;
  margin: 5px 0 15px;
}

.course-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #312e81;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.start-date {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.eligibility-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.eligibility-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 460px;
  margin: 0 auto 25px;
}

.apply-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #3730a3;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.apply-btn:hover {
  background-color: #312e81;
}







/*  new  */

:root {
  --ink: #101626;
  --paper: #F9F7F2;
  --paper-card: #FFFFFF;
  --rule: #E2DBD0;
  --brass: #131a2b;
  --brass-light: #F6F1E7;
  --brass-dark: #7A5D28;
  --text-muted: #656259;
  --shadow-soft: 0 16px 40px -12px rgba(28, 35, 64, 0.08);
}

body {
  background-color: var(--paper);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* --- Section Framing --- */
.rcm-section {
  padding: 110px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}

/* --- Typography & Copy --- */
.rcm-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  background-color: var(--brass-light);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

.rcm-heading {
  font-family: 'Source Serif 4', serif;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 48px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.rcm-heading em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--brass);
}

.rcm-text {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --- Features List --- */
.rcm-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.rcm-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.rcm-feature-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brass-light);
  color: var(--brass-dark);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* --- Buttons --- */
.rcm-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--ink);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.rcm-btn:hover {
  background: var(--brass-dark);
  border-color: var(--brass-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(122, 93, 40, 0.25);
}

/* --- Visual Grid & Frames --- */
.rcm-gallery-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.rcm-frame-primary {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.rcm-frame-secondary {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
}

.rcm-frame-primary img,
.rcm-frame-secondary img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.rcm-frame-primary:hover img,
.rcm-frame-secondary:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* --- Badges & Floating Cards --- */
.rcm-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  color: var(--brass-dark);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 100px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.rcm-stats-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -24px;
  right: -24px;
  background: var(--paper-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 220px;
}

.rcm-stats-num {
  font-family: 'Source Serif 4', serif;
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.rcm-stats-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .rcm-stats-card {
    position: relative;
    bottom: auto;
    right: auto;
    margin-top: 16px;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .rcm-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .rcm-heading {
    font-size: 34px;
  }
}


/* enquery */


:root {
  --bg-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1117 0%, #161b22 50%, #1a1e2e 100%);
  --accent-blue: #3b82f6;
  --accent-purple: #8b5cf6;
  --text-main: #ffffff;
  --text-muted: #94a3b8;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  background-color: #0d1117;
}

.enquiry-banner {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-gradient);
  padding: 60px 8%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Subtle background glow effect */
.enquiry-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -20%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.banner-content {
  max-width: 650px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.banner-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #60a5fa;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.banner-title {
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.banner-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #60a5fa, #a78bfa);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.banner-description {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.banner-action {
  z-index: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-enquire {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb, #7c3aed);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.btn-enquire:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.5);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1d4ed8, #6d28d9);
}

.btn-enquire svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

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

/* Responsive adjustment */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .enquiry-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 40px 6%;
  }

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




/* new show  */


:root {
  --primary-dark: #091026;
  --accent-blue: #2563eb;
  --accent-gold: #d97706;
  --bg-light: #f8fafc;
  --text-main: #1e293b;
  --text-muted: #64748b;
  --border-light: #e2e8f0;
  --white: #ffffff;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.ae-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  padding: 6rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Header Badge */
.ae-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ae-pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--accent-blue);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
  }

  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0);
  }

  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 99, 235, 0);
  }
}

/* Typography */
.ae-heading {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ae-highlight {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.ae-description {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Category Tabs */
.ae-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ae-tab-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ae-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.ae-tab-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Interactive Mini Cards */
.ae-mini-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.ae-mini-tag {
  background-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Stats Section */
.ae-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.ae-stat-number {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.ae-stat-text {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Asymmetric Image Visual */
.ae-visual-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 480px;
}

.ae-main-image-wrap {
  width: 82%;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(9, 16, 38, 0.12);
}

.ae-secondary-image-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  width: 58%;
  height: 240px;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 6px solid var(--bg-light);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(9, 16, 38, 0.15);
}

.ae-img-main,
.ae-img-sec {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.ae-visual-wrapper:hover .ae-img-main {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Floating Card Overlay */
.ae-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  left: -5%;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  z-index: 10;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.ae-icon-box {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.ae-float-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.ae-float-sub {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .ae-visual-wrapper {
    min-height: 400px;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }

  .ae-floating-card {
    left: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .ae-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .ae-main-image-wrap {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .ae-secondary-image-wrap {
    width: 75%;
  }
}




@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=DM+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Playfair+Display:wght@600;700&display=swap');

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background: #f7f8fc;
}


/* ===============================
   MAIN FOUNDER SECTION
================================ */

.founder-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 10px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(44, 53, 116, 0.08), transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.08), transparent 30%),
    #f8f9fc;
}


/* ===============================
   BACKGROUND SHAPES
================================ */

.shape {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.shape-1 {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 43, 104, 0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: -250px;
  right: -150px;
}

.shape-2 {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: rgba(30, 43, 104, 0.04);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  bottom: -120px;
  left: -120px;
}

.shape-3 {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  top: 50%;
  right: 5%;
}


/* ===============================
   SECTION HEADING
================================ */

.section-heading {
  margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.heading-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  border-radius: 50px;

  background: rgba(25, 34, 91, 0.08);
  color: #1b2559;

  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.section-heading h1 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #182254;
}

.section-heading p {
  color: #70758b;
  margin-top: 10px;
}


/* ===============================
   IMAGE SECTION
================================ */

.founder-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 460px;
  margin: auto;
}

.image-decoration {
  position: absolute;

  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;

  border: 2px solid #c7a660;

  top: 25px;
  left: -25px;

  border-radius: 18px;

  z-index: 1;
}

.founder-image-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;

  border-radius: 18px;

  background: #ddd;

  box-shadow:
    0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 70, 0.18);

  z-index: 2;
}

.founder-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 550px;

  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;

  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.founder-image-card:hover .founder-image {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}


/* Image Gradient */

.founder-image-card::after {
  content: "";

  position: absolute;

  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;

  height: 45%;

  background:
    linear-gradient(to top,
      rgba(10, 16, 45, 0.95),
      transparent);

  pointer-events: none;
}


/* ===============================
   IMAGE INFO
================================ */

.image-info {
  position: absolute;

  left: 25px;
  bottom: 25px;

  z-index: 5;

  color: #fff;
}

.image-info span {
  font-size: 12px;

  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;

  color: #d9bd7a;
}

.image-info h4 {
  font-size: 23px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
}


/* ===============================
   EXPERIENCE BADGE
================================ */

.experience-badge {
  position: absolute;

  right: -35px;
  bottom: 40px;

  width: 150px;
  min-height: 150px;

  background: #182254;
  color: white;

  border-radius: 50%;

  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;

  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;

  text-align: center;

  padding: 20px;

  z-index: 6;

  box-shadow:
    0 15px 35px rgba(24, 34, 84, 0.3);
}

.experience-badge strong {
  font-size: 34px;
  color: #d9bd7a;
}

.experience-badge span {
  font-size: 11px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-top: 5px;
}


/* ===============================
   CONTENT
================================ */

.founder-content {
  padding-left: 30px;
}

.content-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;

  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;

  letter-spacing: 2px;

  color: #b58d3f;

  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.content-label span {
  width: 45px;
  height: 2px;

  background: #b58d3f;
}

.founder-content h2 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;

  color: #182254;

  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 700;

  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.founder-content h4 {
  color: #303968;

  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;

  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.title-line {
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;

  background: #c7a660;

  margin: 25px 0;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

.founder-content p {
  color: #555d73;

  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.85;

  margin-bottom: 18px;
}


/* ===============================
   BUTTONS
================================ */

.founder-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;

  align-items: center;

  margin-top: 30px;
}

.btn-bio {
  display: inline-flex;

  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;

  padding: 14px 24px;

  background: #182254;
  color: white;

  text-decoration: none;

  border-radius: 8px;

  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;

  transition: 0.3s;
}

.btn-bio:hover {
  background: #c7a660;
  color: white;

  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.arrow {
  font-size: 20px;
}

.btn-message {
  border: 1px solid #c7a660;

  background: transparent;

  color: #182254;

  padding: 13px 24px;

  border-radius: 8px;

  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;

  transition: 0.3s;
}

.btn-message:hover {
  background: #c7a660;
  color: white;
}


/* ===============================
   HIDDEN CONTENT
================================ */

.more-content {
  display: none;

  margin-top: 25px;

  padding: 20px;

  border-left: 4px solid #c7a660;

  background: white;

  border-radius: 5px;
}

.more-content.show {
  display: block;
}


/* ===============================
   ACHIEVEMENT SECTION
================================ */

.achievement-section {
  padding: 0 0 100px;
  background: #f8f9fc;
}

.achievement-card {
  position: relative;

  background: white;

  padding: 35px 20px;

  border-radius: 12px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(25, 34, 84, 0.08);

  transition: 0.4s;

  box-shadow:
    0 10px 30px rgba(25, 34, 84, 0.05);
}

.achievement-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);

  box-shadow:
    0 20px 40px rgba(25, 34, 84, 0.12);
}

.achievement-card h3 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;

  font-size: 42px;

  color: #182254;
}

.achievement-card p {
  margin: 10px 0 0;

  color: #73788a;

  font-size: 14px;
}


/* ===============================
   RESPONSIVE
================================ */

@media (max-width: 991px) {

  .founder-content {
    padding-left: 0;
    text-align: center;

    margin-top: 40px;
  }

  .content-label {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .title-line {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

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

}


@media (max-width: 576px) {

  .founder-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .section-heading {
    margin-bottom: 45px;
  }

  .section-heading h1 {
    font-size: 36px;
  }

  .founder-content h2 {
    font-size: 35px;
  }

  .founder-image {
    height: 450px;
  }

  .experience-badge {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;

    min-height: 120px;

    right: -10px;
    bottom: -25px;
  }

  .experience-badge strong {
    font-size: 27px;
  }

  .experience-badge span {
    font-size: 9px;
  }

  .image-decoration {
    top: 15px;
    left: -10px;
  }

  .founder-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .btn-bio,
  .btn-message {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

}

/* =====================================
   BOARD OF ADVISORS SECTION
===================================== */

.advisors-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;

  padding: 100px 0;

  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg,
      #0f172a 0%,
      #111a4d 55%,
      #080d2b 100%);
}


/* Background decorations */

.advisors-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(10px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.advisors-glow-1 {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;

  top: -200px;
  left: -100px;

  background:
    radial-gradient(circle,
      rgba(79, 94, 196, 0.3),
      transparent 70%);
}

.advisors-glow-2 {
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;

  bottom: -250px;
  right: -100px;

  background:
    radial-gradient(circle,
      rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.18),
      transparent 70%);
}


/* Content */

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

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;

  padding: 8px 15px;

  margin-bottom: 20px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(199, 166, 96, 0.4);

  border-radius: 50px;

  color: #d9bd7a;

  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;

  letter-spacing: 2px;
}


.advisors-content h2 {
  max-width: 750px;

  color: #ffffff;

  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 700;

  line-height: 1.2;

  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.advisors-content h2 span {
  color: #d9bd7a;
}


.advisors-content p {
  max-width: 700px;

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);

  font-size: 17px;

  line-height: 1.8;

  margin-bottom: 30px;
}


/* Points */

.advisor-points {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;

  gap: 15px;
}

.advisor-point {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;

  gap: 10px;

  padding: 10px 16px;

  border-radius: 8px;

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);

  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);

  color: #e9eaf2;

  font-size: 13px;
}


.point-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  border-radius: 50%;

  background: #c7a660;

  color: #111a4d;

  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
}


/* =====================================
   RIGHT SIDE BUTTON BOX
===================================== */

.advisor-button-box {
  position: relative;

  z-index: 2;

  min-height: 240px;

  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;

  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;

  text-align: center;
}


.button-circle {
  position: absolute;

  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  border: 1px solid rgba(199, 166, 96, 0.2);

  animation: circlePulse 3s infinite ease-in-out;
}


@keyframes circlePulse {

  0% {
    transform: scale(0.9);
    opacity: 0.4;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(0.9);
    opacity: 0.4;
  }

}


/* Button */

.view-associates-btn {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;

  gap: 30px;

  min-width: 260px;

  padding: 18px 20px 18px 28px;

  border-radius: 60px;

  background: #ffffff;

  color: #172052;

  text-decoration: none;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;

  letter-spacing: 1px;

  box-shadow:
    0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);

  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}


.btn-arrow {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  border-radius: 50%;

  background: #172052;

  color: #ffffff;

  font-size: 22px;

  transition: 0.4s;
}


.view-associates-btn:hover {
  background: #c7a660;

  color: #172052;

  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.view-associates-btn:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: rotate(-45deg);

  background: #ffffff;
  color: #172052;
}


.advisor-button-box small {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;

  margin-top: 20px;

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);

  font-size: 12px;
}


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

.faq-section {
  position: relative;

  padding: 110px 0;

  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      #f6f7fb,
      #ffffff);
}


.faq-heading {
  margin-bottom: 55px;
}


.light-tag {
  background: rgba(24, 34, 84, 0.06);

  border-color: rgba(24, 34, 84, 0.1);

  color: #182254;
}


.faq-heading h2 {
  margin-top: 10px;

  color: #182254;

  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 700;
}


.faq-heading p {
  color: #74798d;

  font-size: 16px;

  margin-top: 15px;
}


/* =====================================
   ACCORDION
===================================== */

.custom-accordion .accordion-item {
  overflow: hidden;

  margin-bottom: 15px;

  border: 1px solid #e4e6ed;

  border-radius: 14px !important;

  background: #ffffff;

  box-shadow:
    0 8px 25px rgba(24, 34, 84, 0.04);

  transition: 0.3s;
}


.custom-accordion .accordion-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);

  box-shadow:
    0 12px 30px rgba(24, 34, 84, 0.08);
}


.custom-accordion .accordion-button {
  padding: 23px 25px;

  background: #ffffff;

  color: #182254;

  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;

  box-shadow: none;

  gap: 18px;
}


.custom-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  background: #182254;

  color: #ffffff;
}


.custom-accordion .accordion-button::after {
  margin-left: auto;
}


.custom-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}


/* FAQ Number */

.faq-number {
  min-width: 38px;
  height: 38px;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  border-radius: 50%;

  background: #f0f1f6;

  color: #182254;

  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
}


.accordion-button:not(.collapsed) .faq-number {
  background: #c7a660;

  color: #182254;
}


/* Body */

.custom-accordion .accordion-body {
  padding: 0 30px 25px 80px;

  color: #656b7d;

  font-size: 15px;

  line-height: 1.8;

  background: #182254;

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}


/* our collabrations  */


.starebs-collaborations {
  padding: 80px 20px;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
  color: #2D3748;
}

.starebs-collaborations .container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.starebs-collaborations .section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
}

.starebs-collaborations .sub-title {
  color: #C59B27;
  /* Gold/Accent tone */
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.starebs-collaborations .section-header h2 {
  color: #1A365D;
  /* Dark primary navy */
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.starebs-collaborations .section-header p {
  color: #4A5568;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Grid Layout */
.starebs-collaborations .partners-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 25px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.starebs-collaborations .partner-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 30px 25px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  text-align: left;
}

.starebs-collaborations .partner-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 20px -5px rgba(26, 54, 93, 0.1);
  border-color: #CBD5E0;
}

.starebs-collaborations .partner-logo {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.starebs-collaborations .partner-card h3 {
  color: #1A365D;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.starebs-collaborations .partner-type {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #C59B27;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.starebs-collaborations .partner-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #718096;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Stats Counter Section */
.starebs-collaborations .collab-stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  background: #1A365D;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 35px 20px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-align: center;
}

.starebs-collaborations .stat-item {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 180px;
}

.starebs-collaborations .stat-number {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #F6AD55;
  /* Soft Gold Accent */
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.starebs-collaborations .stat-label {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .starebs-collaborations .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .starebs-collaborations .collab-stats {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}



















































/* =====================================
   RESPONSIVE
===================================== */

@media (max-width: 991px) {

  .advisors-section {
    padding: 75px 0;
  }

  .advisors-content h2 {
    font-size: 38px;
  }

  .advisor-button-box {
    min-height: 180px;
  }

}


@media (max-width: 576px) {

  .advisors-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .advisors-content h2 {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .advisors-content p {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .advisor-points {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .advisor-point {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .view-associates-btn {
    min-width: 100%;
  }

  .faq-section {
    padding: 75px 0;
  }

  .faq-heading h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .custom-accordion .accordion-button {
    padding: 18px 15px;

    font-size: 14px;

    gap: 10px;
  }

  .custom-accordion .accordion-body {
    padding: 0 20px 20px 58px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

}


/* =====================================
   REDESIGNED HOMEPAGE SECTIONS
===================================== */

/* 1. Welcome Section */
.welcome-hero-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 0 10px;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.welcome-logo-wrapper {
  display: inline-block;
  text-align: center;
}

.welcome-logo {
  height: 60px;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06));
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.welcome-logo:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.welcome-hero-section .welcome-title {
  font-family: 'Source Serif 4', 'Noto Serif', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a365d;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.welcome-hero-section .welcome-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  max-width: 1050px;
  margin: 0 auto 5px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.welcome-hero-section .welcome-body {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.45;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: justify;
  text-justify: inter-word;
}

/* 2. Split Section: Updates & Announcements + Sliding Photographs */
.split-hero-section {
  padding: 10px 0 16px;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.split-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
}

.split-card-header {
  background: #1a365d;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.split-card-body {
  padding: 12px 16px;
}

/* Announcements Boxed Auto-Scrolling Vertical Ticker */
.announcements-ticker-container {
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  animation: vertScroll 18s linear infinite;
}

.announcements-ticker-container:hover .ticker-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes vertScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-50%);
  }
}

.announcement-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-left: 4px solid #2563eb;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.announcement-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.announcement-card .badge-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #2563eb;
  background: #ebf5ff;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.announcement-card .notice-text {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Sliding Photo Section */
.photo-slide-wrapper {
  height: 220px;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #1e293b;
}

#photoCarousel .carousel-inner,
#photoCarousel .carousel-item {
  height: 220px;
}

.photo-slide-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  display: block;
}

.photo-slide-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6) 70%, transparent);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 16px 8px;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 8px;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 8px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.photo-slide-caption h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Card Header Navigation Controls */
.header-nav-btn {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
}

.header-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #1a365d;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* 3. Director's Note Section */
.directors-note-section {
  padding: 50px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.directors-note-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.directors-note-heading {
  font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a365d;
  border-bottom: 3px solid #1a365d;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.directors-note-text p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-align: justify;
}

.directors-quote-box {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-left: 4px solid #1a365d;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  margin: 20px 0;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.director-profile-card {
  bottom: 13rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 20px;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.director-profile-card img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 250px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.director-profile-card .director-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.director-profile-card .director-role {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #2563eb;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.director-profile-card .director-subrole {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 4. Three Column Section (News, Collaborations, Student Voices) */
.three-col-section {
  padding: 50px 0;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.three-col-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  height: 380px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.three-col-card .col-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a365d;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.three-col-content-scroll {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 4px;
}

/* Testimonial Card Mini */
.testimonial-card-mini {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.testimonial-card-mini .student-name {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a365d;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.testimonial-card-mini .student-meta {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.testimonial-card-mini .testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #334155;
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Impact Counter Section */
.impact-counter-section {
  padding: 10px 0 30px;
}

.impact-counter-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.counter-item {
  padding: 8px 16px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .border-start-md {
    border-left: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  }
}

.counter-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
  color: #1a365d;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.counter-item:hover .counter-icon-wrap {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
  background: #1a365d;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.counter-number {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1a365d;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.counter-label {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}