@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  /* TrueKnack Brand Kit Colors (Matched with trueknack.in) */
  --primary: #27336A;
  --primary-dark: #1A244D;
  --primary-light: #3C4A85;
  --secondary: #9B2A27;
  --secondary-light: #B83A37;
  --accent: #D44A47;
  
  --text-main: #1A1A2E;
  --text-muted: #555B6E;
  --bg-white: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-light: #F8F9FC;
  --border-color: #E2E6EF;
  
  --font-headings: 'Poppins', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(39,51,106,0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(39,51,106,0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(39,51,106,0.10);
  
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  --container-width: 1240px;
  --radius: 10px;
}

/* === RESET === */
*,*::before,*::after { margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior:smooth; font-size:16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 { font-family: var(--font-headings); font-weight:700; color: var(--primary); }
a { text-decoration:none; color:inherit; transition: var(--transition); }
img { max-width:100%; display:block; }
ul { list-style:none; }

.container { width:100%; max-width: var(--container-width); margin:0 auto; padding:0 20px; }

/* === SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS === */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-60px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}
.reveal-left.visible { opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); }
.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(60px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}
.reveal-right.visible { opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); }
.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.9);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.reveal-scale.visible { opacity:1; transform:scale(1); }

/* Stagger children */
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.6s; }
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.7s; }

/* === TRUEKNACK-STYLE MICRO-ANIMATIONS === */

/* Floating animation for decorative elements */
@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(2deg); }
}
@keyframes float-slow {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}
@keyframes float-reverse {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(-15px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(5px); }
}
.animate-float { animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.animate-float-slow { animation: float-slow 8s ease-in-out infinite; }
.animate-float-reverse { animation: float-reverse 7s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* Ken Burns: Slow zoom + pan for hero/banner images */
@keyframes kenburns {
  0%   { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); }
  25%  { transform: scale(1.08) translate(-1%, -1%); }
  50%  { transform: scale(1.12) translate(1%, -0.5%); }
  75%  { transform: scale(1.06) translate(-0.5%, 1%); }
  100% { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); }
}
.kenburns-img { animation: kenburns 20s ease-in-out infinite; will-change: transform; }

/* Subtle breathing pulse for card images */
@keyframes img-breathe {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.03); }
}
.breathe-img { animation: img-breathe 8s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* CTA Button pulse glow */
@keyframes pulse-glow {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(39,51,106,0.25); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 20px 6px rgba(39,51,106,0.15); }
}
@keyframes pulse-glow-red {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(155,26,30,0.25); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 20px 6px rgba(155,26,30,0.15); }
}

/* Gradient background animation */
@keyframes gradient-shift {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* Slow spinning for decorative circles */
@keyframes spin-slow {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
.animate-spin-slow { animation: spin-slow 30s linear infinite; }

/* Decorative floating dots */
.floating-dot {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.12;
  will-change: transform;
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

/* Heading hover effects (from TrueKnack) */
h1, h2, h3 {
  transition: color 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease, text-shadow 0.4s ease;
  padding-bottom: 0.1em;
}
h1:hover, h2:hover, h3:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary) 0%, var(--primary) 50%, var(--secondary) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  background-position: 100% 0%;
}
/* Keep white headings white in dark sections */
.page-banner h1, .page-banner h2, .ribbon-bar h2,
.section-dark h1, .section-dark h2, .section-dark h3 {
  -webkit-text-fill-color: inherit;
}
.page-banner h1:hover, .page-banner h2:hover, .ribbon-bar h2:hover {
  background: none;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: white;
  background-clip: unset;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Button hover shine effect (from TrueKnack cta-btn) */
.btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
  transition: left 0.5s ease;
}
.btn:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

/* === BUTTONS === */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  gap: 8px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--bg-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(39,51,106,0.25);
  animation: pulse-glow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(39,51,106,0.4);
}
.btn-secondary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary) 0%, #7A1B19 100%);
  color: var(--bg-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(155,26,30,0.25);
  animation: pulse-glow-red 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7A1B19 0%, #B83A37 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(198,40,40,0.4);
}
.btn-outline {
  border: 2px solid var(--secondary);
  color: var(--secondary);
  background-color: transparent;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--bg-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(155,26,30,0.2);
}
.btn-whatsapp {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%);
  color: var(--bg-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37,211,102,0.25);
}
.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #128C7E 0%, #075E54 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(18,140,126,0.4);
}
.btn-lg {
  padding: 14px 32px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.section-title-center {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-subtitle-center {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* === TOP BAR === */
.top-bar {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.top-bar-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.top-bar-info { display:flex; gap:24px; align-items:center; }
.top-bar-info span { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }
.top-bar-info a { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.top-bar-info a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.top-bar-socials { display:flex; gap:14px; }
.top-bar-socials a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size:0.85rem; }
.top-bar-socials a:hover { color: var(--accent); transform:scale(1.1); }

/* === HEADER NAV === */
header {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(31,46,85,0.08);
}
.navbar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  height: 80px;
}
.logo img { height: 75px; }
.nav-menu { display:flex; list-style:none; gap:28px; align-items:center; }
.nav-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  padding: 8px 0;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active { color: var(--secondary); }
.nav-cta .btn { padding: 10px 22px; font-size:0.85rem; }

/* === DROPDOWN NAVIGATION === */
.nav-menu li.has-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-menu .dropdown-toggle { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; cursor: pointer; }
.nav-menu .dropdown-toggle .fa-chevron-down { font-size: 0.7rem; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 10px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 250px;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 8px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s;
  z-index: 1100;
}
.nav-dropdown li { width: 100%; }
.nav-dropdown a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
}
.nav-dropdown a:hover { background: var(--bg-light); color: var(--secondary); }
.nav-menu li.has-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.nav-menu li.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-toggle .fa-chevron-down { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* === PAGE HERO BANNER (inner pages) === */
.page-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--bg-white);
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-banner-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
}
.page-banner-content {
  max-width: 680px;
}
.page-banner h1 { 
  color: var(--bg-white); 
  font-size: 2.6rem; 
  margin-bottom: 14px; 
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.page-banner p { 
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); 
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.page-banner .breadcrumb { 
  margin-top: 20px; 
  font-size: 0.85rem; 
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); 
}
.page-banner .breadcrumb a { 
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); 
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.page-banner .breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--bg-white);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Image side inside inner page banners */
.page-banner-image-side {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}
.page-banner-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding: 8px;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: float-slow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.page-banner-image-circle {
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 6px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}
.page-banner-image-circle img { 
  width: 100%; 
  height: 100%; 
  object-fit: cover; 
}

/* Responsive grid overrides */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .page-banner {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .page-banner-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .page-banner-content {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .page-banner-image-side {
    margin-top: 16px;
  }
  .page-banner-image-circle {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
  }
}

.page-section { padding: 72px 0; }
.page-section.alt { background: var(--bg-light); }

/* === SKELETON LOADING (shimmer) === */
.skeleton {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #e8ebf2;
}
.skeleton::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.65), transparent);
  animation: skeletonShimmer 1.3s infinite;
}
@keyframes skeletonShimmer { 100% { transform: translateX(100%); } }

@keyframes shimmer {
  0% { background-position: -200% center; }
  100% { background-position: 200% center; }
}
/* image starts hidden under skeleton, fades in on load */
img.lazy-img { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s ease; }
img.lazy-img.loaded { opacity: 1; }
.skel-block { display:block; border-radius:var(--radius); }
.has-skeleton.loaded { background: transparent; }
.has-skeleton.loaded::after { display:none; }

/* === DROPDOWN MOBILE === */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .nav-menu li.has-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
  .nav-dropdown {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0 0 0 16px;
    display: none;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .nav-menu li.has-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown { display: block; }
  .nav-menu li.has-dropdown.open .dropdown-toggle .fa-chevron-down { transform: rotate(180deg); }
}
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* === HERO === */
.hero {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(39, 51, 106, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(39, 51, 106, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 50px 50px;
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(155,26,30,0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
}
.hero-content { max-width: 680px; }
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: rgba(39, 51, 106, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(39, 51, 106, 0.1);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero-badge i {
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.hero-title {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-wrap: normal;
}
.hero-title .highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary) 0%, var(--accent) 25%, var(--secondary) 50%, #FF6B6B 75%, var(--secondary) 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: shimmer 4s linear infinite;
}
.hero-tagline {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  line-height: 2;
}
.tagline-segment {
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.tagline-divider {
  margin: 0 10px;
  color: var(--border-color);
  font-weight: 300;
}
.tagline-sub {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.hero-actions { display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:nowrap; align-items:center; }
.hero-image-side {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding: 12px;
  border: 2px dashed var(--secondary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}
.hero-image-circle {
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 8px solid var(--bg-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 0 4px var(--secondary);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-image-circle img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }

/* Dynamic badges */
.badge-google, .badge-nsdc {
  position: absolute;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  animation: badgeFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.badge-google { top: 40px; left: 0; }
.badge-google i { color: var(--accent); }
.badge-nsdc { bottom: 40px; right: 0; animation-delay: 2s; }
.badge-nsdc i { color: var(--secondary); }
@keyframes badgeFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

/* === PLACEMENT RIBBON === */
.ribbon-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: var(--bg-white);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 14px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* === PLACED STUDENTS MARQUEE === */
.placed-carousel {
  padding: 40px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.placed-track-wrapper {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.placed-track-wrapper::before,
.placed-track-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 80px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.placed-track-wrapper::before { left:0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg-white), transparent); }
.placed-track-wrapper::after { right:0; background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--bg-white), transparent); }

.placed-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  animation: scrollStudents 40s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}
.placed-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

@keyframes scrollStudents {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.placed-student-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 140px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.placed-student-card img {
  width: 88px;
  height: 88px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.placed-student-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.placed-student-card h4 { font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--primary); margin-bottom:2px; font-weight:700; }
.placed-student-card p { font-size:0.75rem; color:var(--text-muted); }

/* === RECRUITER LOGOS MARQUEE === */
.recruiters-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  padding: 60px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.recruiters-marquee-wrapper {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.recruiters-marquee-wrapper::before,
.recruiters-marquee-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.recruiters-marquee-wrapper::before { left:0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg-white), transparent); }
.recruiters-marquee-wrapper::after { right:0; background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--bg-white), transparent); }

.recruiters-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  animation: scrollLogos 30s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}
.recruiters-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

@keyframes scrollLogos {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.recruiter-logo-card {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  height: 56px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.recruiter-logo-card img {
  height: 46px;
  max-width: 150px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: none;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.recruiter-logo-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}
.recruiter-logo-card:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* === VIDEO TESTIMONIALS === */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
}
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.testimonial-video-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.testimonial-video-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.video-thumbnail-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 56.25%; /* 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #000;
}
.video-thumbnail-wrapper img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.testimonial-video-card:hover .video-thumbnail-wrapper img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.video-thumbnail-wrapper::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  z-index: 1;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}
.testimonial-video-card:hover .video-thumbnail-wrapper::before {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.play-button-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--bg-white);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(39, 51, 106, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), background-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.play-button-overlay i {
  margin-left: 3px; /* Align play triangle visually */
}
.testimonial-video-card:hover .play-button-overlay {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.15);
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(39, 51, 106, 0.45);
}
.testimonial-info { padding:14px 16px; text-align:center; }
.testimonial-info h4 { font-size:0.92rem; color:var(--primary); margin-bottom:2px; }
.testimonial-meta { font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--text-muted); }

/* === PROGRAMS === */
.programs-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  padding: 80px 0;
}
.programs-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}
.program-box {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.program-box:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.program-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--secondary);
  display: inline-block;
}
.program-box > p { color:var(--text-muted); font-size:0.9rem; margin-bottom:20px; line-height:1.7; }
.program-grid-details {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.program-grid-item { font-size:0.85rem; }
.program-grid-item span:first-child { color:var(--text-muted); }
.program-grid-item span:last-child { font-weight:600; color:var(--primary); display:block; }
.program-actions { display:flex; gap:12px; }
.program-actions .btn { flex:1; text-align:center; }

/* === STATS BANNER === */
.stats-banner {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-main);
  padding: 56px 0;
}
.stats-banner-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}
.stats-banner-item { transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.stats-banner-item:hover { transform: scale(1.05); }
.stats-banner-item h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.stats-banner-item p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* === UNIQUE SECTION === */
.unique-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
}
.unique-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.unique-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.unique-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}
.unique-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.unique-card h4 { font-size:0.92rem; color:var(--primary); line-height:1.4; }

/* === OUR PRESENCE === */
.presence-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}
.presence-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.presence-pill {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.presence-pill:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--bg-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.presence-pill:hover i { color: var(--bg-white); }
.presence-pill i { color: var(--primary); transition: color 0.3s ease; }

/* === FACULTY === */
.faculty-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  text-align: center;
}
.faculty-section .btn { margin-top: 8px; }

/* === BLOGS === */
.blogs-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}
.blogs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.blog-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.blog-card:hover { transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); }
.blog-img {
  height: 180px;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary-light);
  font-size: 3rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-body { padding:20px; }
.blog-title { font-size:1rem; color:var(--primary); margin-bottom:10px; line-height:1.5; }
.blog-excerpt { font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--text-muted); margin-bottom:16px; line-height:1.6; }

/* === CONTACT SECTION === */
.contact-section-red {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #7A1B19);
  color: var(--bg-white);
  padding: 60px 0 100px;
  text-align: center;
}
.contact-section-red h2 {
  color: var(--bg-white);
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.contact-section-red p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.contact-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: -60px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}
.contact-box-white {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  color: var(--text-main);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.contact-box-white:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); }
.contact-box-white h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.contact-box-white p {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.contact-box-white span { font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--text-muted); }

/* === CTA FLOATING CARD === */
.footer-top-card-wrapper {
  margin-top: 60px;
  margin-bottom: -50px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
}
.footer-floating-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  padding: 36px 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.footer-floating-card h3 { font-size:1.5rem; color:var(--bg-white); }
.footer-floating-card .btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* === FOOTER === */
footer {
  background-color: #171B22;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  padding: 100px 0 30px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.footer-col h3 { color:var(--bg-white); font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:20px; }
.footer-col p { margin-bottom:16px; line-height:1.7; }

/* FIX: Logo in footer constrained properly */
.footer-logo {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  max-width: 200px;
}
.footer-logo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 48px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-links li { margin-bottom:10px; }
.footer-links a { transition: color 0.2s ease; }
.footer-links a:hover { color:var(--accent); padding-left:4px; }
.footer-contact-item { display:flex; gap:10px; margin-bottom:12px; align-items:flex-start; }
.footer-contact-item i { color:var(--accent); margin-top:3px; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* === RESPONSIVE === */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:center; }
  .hero-content { margin:0 auto; max-width:100%; }
  .hero-actions { justify-content:center; }
  .hero-image-side { margin-top:32px; }
  .hero-image-circle { width:300px; height:300px; }
  .recruiters-track { gap:32px; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .programs-container { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .stats-banner-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
  .unique-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .contact-cards-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; margin-top:20px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer-floating-card { flex-direction:column; gap:16px; text-align:center; padding:28px 24px; }
  .blogs-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-bar-info { gap:12px; font-size:0.72rem; }
  .top-bar-info span:nth-child(3) { display:none; }
  .nav-menu { display:none; }
  .nav-menu.active {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    position: absolute;
    top: 80px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    z-index: 999;
    gap: 8px;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--secondary);
  }
  .nav-cta { display:none; }
  .hamburger { display:flex; }
  .hero-title { font-size:2rem; }
  .hero-tagline { font-size:0.9rem; }
  .hero-actions { flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; }
  .stats-banner-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .unique-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .blogs-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .section-title-center { font-size:1.6rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero { padding:40px 0 50px; }
  .hero-title { font-size:1.65rem; }
  .hero-image-circle { width:240px; height:240px; }
  .stats-banner-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; }
  .stats-banner-item h3 { font-size:1.8rem; }
}

/* === VIDEO MODAL LIGHTBOX === */
.video-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.video-modal.active {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}
.video-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(10, 12, 18, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.video-modal-content {
  position: relative;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 900px;
  background-color: #000;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  transform: scale(0.9);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.15);
  z-index: 2001;
}
.video-modal.active .video-modal-content {
  transform: scale(1);
}
.video-modal-iframe-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 56.25%; /* 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
}
.video-modal-iframe-wrapper iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}
.close-modal {
  position: absolute;
  top: -45px;
  right: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  line-height: 1;
}
.close-modal:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .video-modal-content {
    width: 95%;
  }
  .close-modal {
    top: 10px;
    right: 15px;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    z-index: 2005;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
  }
}

/* === FLOATING WHATSAPP & CALL BUTTONS === */
.floating-whatsapp, .floating-call {
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 999;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.floating-whatsapp:hover, .floating-call:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  color: #fff !important;
}
.floating-whatsapp {
  bottom: 92px;
  left: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366, #128C7E);
}
.floating-call {
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary, #9B2A27), #D4334A);
}

/* === HOMEPAGE CONTACT LAYOUT & CENTRALIZED FORM FIELDS === */
.contact-section-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: -60px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-cards-side {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}
.contact-form-side .contact-form-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 36px;
}
.contact-form-side .form-title {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Centralized Form Fields Styles */
.cf-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}
.cf-field {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.cf-field.full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}
.cf-field input, .cf-field select, .cf-field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  color: var(--text-main);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.cf-field input:focus, .cf-field select:focus, .cf-field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(155, 26, 30, 0.1);
}
.field-error {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: none;
}
.form-msg {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #128C7E;
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-section-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }
  .cf-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}



/* === SHIMMER AND SOCIAL MEDIA ANIMATIONS === */
.text-shimmer {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary) 0%, var(--accent) 25%, var(--secondary) 50%, #FF6B6B 75%, var(--secondary) 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: shimmer 4s linear infinite;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.footer-socials a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.footer-socials a[aria-label="Facebook"]:hover {
  background-color: #1877F2;
  transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(360deg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.4);
}
.footer-socials a[aria-label="LinkedIn"]:hover {
  background-color: #0A66C2;
  transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(360deg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.4);
}
.footer-socials a[aria-label="Instagram"]:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433 0%, #e6683c 25%, #dc2743 50%, #cc2366 75%, #bc1888 100%);
  transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(360deg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(220, 39, 67, 0.4);
}
.footer-socials a[aria-label="YouTube"]:hover {
  background-color: #FF0000;
  transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(360deg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* === FLOATING BUTTON FIXED OVERLAP === */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 110px; /* Aligned vertically above chatbot launcher */
  right: 38px;  /* Centered horizontally with chatbot launcher */
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: var(--primary, #27336A);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 998;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--secondary, #9B2A27);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: #fff;
}
.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* === CONTRAST CORRECTION FOR FLOATING CTA CARD === */
.footer-floating-card p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* === RESPONSIVE BANNER FONTS === */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-banner h1 {
    font-size: 1.8rem !important;
  }
  .back-to-top {
    bottom: 95px;
    right: 23px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
}

/* === BLOG COVER IMAGE RESOLUTION === */
.blog-banner img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ==========================================
   PROGRAM PAGES STYLING (TrueKnack Brand Design System)
   ========================================== */

/* 1. Quick Metrics Bar */
.quick-metrics-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 40px auto 10px;
}
.metric-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--secondary);
}
.metric-card i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.metric-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.metric-card p {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* 2. Horizontal Journey Progress Timeline */
.journey-section {
  padding: 72px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.timeline-container {
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 20px 0;
}
.timeline-track {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  margin: 40px auto 20px;
  min-width: 900px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  padding: 0 40px;
}
.timeline-track::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  left: 60px;
  right: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--border-color);
  z-index: 1;
}
.timeline-step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 15px;
}
.step-number {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 4px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.timeline-step:hover .step-number,
.timeline-step.active .step-number {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--bg-white);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(155, 42, 39, 0.4);
}
.step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  min-height: 45px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* 3. Staircase Career Progression */
.staircase-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 40px auto;
  max-width: 850px;
}
.staircase-step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.staircase-step::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 6px;
  background: var(--border-color);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.staircase-step:hover {
  transform: translateX(12px);
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.staircase-step:hover::before {
  background: var(--secondary);
}
.staircase-level {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--border-color);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.staircase-step:hover .staircase-level {
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.staircase-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}
.level-info h4 {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.level-info p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.level-salary {
  background: rgba(39, 51, 106, 0.05);
  color: var(--primary);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.staircase-step:hover .level-salary {
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--bg-white);
}

/* 4. Callout Fee & Bonus Boxes */
.callout-box-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.callout-box {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
}
.callout-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.callout-box.yellow-style {
  border-top: 5px solid #FFC107;
}
.callout-box.yellow-style:hover {
  border-color: #FFC107;
}
.callout-box.red-style {
  border-top: 5px solid var(--secondary);
}
.callout-box.red-style:hover {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
}
.callout-box .box-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.callout-box.yellow-style .box-icon { color: #FFC107; }
.callout-box.red-style .box-icon { color: var(--secondary); }
.callout-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.callout-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
}
.callout-box p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 5. Modern Pedagogies Grid */
.pedagogies-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.pedagogies-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.pedagogies-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--secondary);
}
.pedagogies-card i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.pedagogies-card h4 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.pedagogies-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* 6. Partner About Split Info */
.partner-logo-box {
  width: 140px;
  height: 60px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.partner-logo-box img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .timeline-track {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 32px;
    min-width: 0;
    padding-left: 50px;
  }
  .timeline-track::before {
    left: 78px;
    top: 20px;
    bottom: 20px;
    width: 4px;
    height: calc(100% - 40px);
  }
  .timeline-step {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    text-align: left;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .step-number {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .step-title {
    min-height: auto;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}