/* ============================================
   DSU EXECUTIVE MBA LANDING PAGE — STYLES
   Color Palette:
     Primary Blue:  #003087
     Gold/Yellow:   #F5B800
     White:         #FFFFFF
     Dark Navy:     #001A4D
     Light Grey:    #F5F7FA
   ============================================ */

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

:root {
    --bg-primary: #0B0F1A;
    --bg-secondary: #111827;
    --card-bg: rgba(24, 34, 53, 0.65);
    --blue: #00AEEF;
    --gold: #FACC15;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --navy: #0B0F1A;
    --light-grey: #111827;
    --card-accent: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --dark-text: #FFFFFF;
    --body-text: #CBD5E1;
    --blue-light: #7C3AED;
    --gold-dark: #F97316;
    --pink: #EC4899;
    --muted-gray: #94A3B8;
    --glass-bg: rgba(24, 34, 53, 0.65);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    --shadow-md: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    --shadow-gold: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.25);
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 20px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --radius-xl: 18px;
    --radius-input: 14px;
    --radius-btn: 14px;
    --transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    color: var(--body-text);
    line-height: 1.7;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, .hero-title, .section-title, .subsection-title {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

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

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

/* ---------- SECTION COMMON ---------- */
.section-padding {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.1), rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1));
    color: var(--blue);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.15);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-tag.light {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--gold);
}

.section-title {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

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

.section-title.text-left {
    text-align: left;
}

.section-line {
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00AEEF, #7C3AED, #EC4899);
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin: 0 auto 32px;
}

.section-line.left {
    margin-left: 0;
}

.section-line.gold {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
}

.section-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: var(--body-text);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.section-desc.light {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* GRADIENT TEXT HELPER */
.text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00AEEF, #7C3AED, #EC4899);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    display: inline-block;
}

.text-gradient-orange {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F97316, #FACC15);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* SVG OUTLINE ICON HELPER */
.outline-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    color: var(--blue);
    stroke-width: 2;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.4));
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.why-card:hover .outline-icon,
.highlight-card-upgraded:hover .outline-icon,
.benefit-item:hover .outline-icon,
.career-card:hover .outline-icon {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6));
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ---------- BUTTONS ---------- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.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 0.6s;
}

.btn:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00AEEF 0%, #7C3AED 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.5), 0 0 10px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
}

.btn-outline-light {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: #00AEEF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 16px 36px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ---------- NAVBAR ---------- */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 16px 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
    background: transparent;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(11, 15, 26, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    padding: 14px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.nav-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-logo-img {
    height: 72px;
    width: auto;
    transition: var(--transition);
    object-fit: contain;
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-logo-img {
    height: 58px;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.nav-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--white);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 20px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00AEEF, #7C3AED, #EC4899);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00AEEF, #7C3AED);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.2);
}

.nav-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.4);
}

.nav-hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.nav-hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(5px) translateX(5px);
}
.nav-hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}
.nav-hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translateY(-5px) translateX(5px);
}

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    animation: heroZoom 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    opacity: 0.25;
}

@keyframes heroZoom {
    0% { transform: scale(1.05); }
    100% { transform: scale(1.12); }
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.15) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15) 0%, transparent 45%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 15, 26, 0.95) 0%, rgba(11, 15, 26, 0.6) 50%, rgba(11, 15, 26, 0.98) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-ribbon {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.1);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--blue);
    color: var(--blue);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.15);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.15);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.15);
}

.hero-particles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    padding: 100px 24px;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.3);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.badge-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.5); }
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.hero-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00AEEF, #7C3AED, #EC4899);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    display: inline-block;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-subtitle strong {
    color: var(--white);
}

.hero-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.hero-badge-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero-badge-item svg {
    color: var(--gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 32px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    animation: scrollBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.hero-scroll-indicator:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(245, 184, 0, 0.1);
}

@keyframes scrollBounce {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px); }
}

/* ---------- STATS STRIP ---------- */
.stats-strip {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 24px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-strip::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.05), transparent 70%);
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

.stat-card {
    padding: 48px 32px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.stat-card:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
}

.stat-card .stat-number,
.stat-card .stat-suffix,
.stat-card .stat-prefix,
.stat-card .stat-number-static {
    display: inline;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00AEEF, #7C3AED, #EC4899);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    line-height: 1;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.2));
}

.stat-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: 12px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ---------- WHY THIS PROGRAM ---------- */
.why-program {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.why-card {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 40px 32px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation-delay: var(--delay);
}

.why-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00AEEF, #7C3AED);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.3);
}

.why-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.why-card-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    color: var(--blue);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.why-card:hover .why-card-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00AEEF, #7C3AED);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.4);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.why-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-card p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--body-text);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------- HIGHLIGHTS ---------- */
.highlights {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.highlight-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.highlight-card {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 36px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation-delay: var(--delay);
}

.highlight-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -30%;
    right: -30%;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.highlight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.2);
}

.highlight-card:hover::after {
    transform: scale(1.5);
}

.highlight-card-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--blue);
}

.highlight-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.highlight-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--body-text);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* What You Get */
.what-you-get {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 48px 40px;
}

.subsection-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    text-align: center;
}

.benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.benefit-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.benefit-item:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.1);
    transform: translateX(4px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.25);
}

.benefit-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.benefit-item:hover .benefit-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00AEEF, #7C3AED);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.3);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.benefit-item strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.benefit-item p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--body-text);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ---------- CAREERS ---------- */
.careers {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-secondary) 0%, var(--bg-primary) 100%);
}

.career-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.career-card {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 36px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation-delay: var(--delay);
}

.career-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.3);
}

.career-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--blue);
}

.career-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.career-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.15);
    color: var(--blue);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.career-note {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 45px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--blue);
    font-style: italic;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ---------- COMPANIES ---------- */
.companies {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.companies-marquee {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.companies-marquee::before,
.companies-marquee::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 120px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.companies-marquee::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg-primary), transparent);
}

.companies-marquee::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--bg-primary), transparent);
}

.marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
}

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

.company-logo-item {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 20px 40px;
    margin: 0 12px;
    background: var(--glass-bg) !important;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--blue) !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.company-logo-item:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00AEEF, #7C3AED) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    border-color: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.3) !important;
}

/* ---------- ELIGIBILITY ---------- */
.eligibility {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.eligibility-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}

.eligibility-col {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 40px 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.eligibility-col:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.25);
}

.eligibility-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.eligibility-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
}

.eligibility-list {
    list-style: none;
}

.eligibility-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--body-text);
}

.eligibility-list li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 8px;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00AEEF, #7C3AED);
    box-shadow: 0 0 5px #00AEEF;
}

/* ---------- ABOUT UNIVERSITY ---------- */
.about-university {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-image {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.about-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.about-image:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.about-image-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #F97316);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.3);
}

.about-text p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--body-text);
}

.about-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.about-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 48, 135, 0.05), rgba(245, 184, 0, 0.05));
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 48, 135, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
}

/* ---------- FACULTY ---------- */
.faculty {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.faculty-delivery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.faculty-box {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 36px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.faculty-box::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00AEEF, #7C3AED);
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faculty-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.3);
}

.faculty-box:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.faculty-box-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--blue);
}

.faculty-box h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.faculty-count {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.faculty-box p:last-child {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--body-text);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ---------- FEES ---------- */
.fees {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.fee-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.fee-main {
    padding: 48px 40px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.fee-breakdown {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.fee-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.fee-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.fee-label {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.fee-amount {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.fee-total .fee-label {
    color: var(--blue);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.fee-total .fee-amount {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00AEEF, #7C3AED, #EC4899);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.fee-emi {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding-top: 8px;
}

.fee-batches {
    padding: 48px 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.fee-batches h4 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.fee-batch-note {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.batch-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.batch-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.batch-month {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.batch-status {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.batch-status.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00AEEF, #7C3AED);
    color: var(--white);
}

/* ---------- TESTIMONIALS ---------- */
.testimonials {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.testimonials-carousel {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-track {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    padding: 48px 48px 40px;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 12px;
}

.testimonial-quote {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 5rem;
    color: var(--blue);
    line-height: 0.5;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--body-text);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00AEEF, #7C3AED);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.3);
}

.testimonial-author strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.testimonial-author span {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--body-text);
}

.carousel-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.carousel-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    color: var(--blue);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00AEEF, #7C3AED);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.4);
}

.carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.dot.active {
    width: 32px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00AEEF, #7C3AED);
}

/* ---------- GALLERY ---------- */
.gallery {
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-strip {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    height: 280px;
}

.gallery-item {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.gallery-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(11, 15, 26, 0.6), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.gallery-item:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ---------- CONTACT ---------- */
.contact {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--bg-primary) 0%, #0B0F1A 100%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
    background-size: cover;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.contact-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.contact-form-wrapper {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

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

.form-group label {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-input);
    padding: 14px 18px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    outline: none;
    width: 100%;
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: #00AEEF;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.15);
}

.form-group select {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='rgba(255,255,255,0.5)' stroke-width='2' fill='none'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 16px center;
    padding-right: 40px;
}

.form-group select option {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn.full-width {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}

.contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100%;
}

.contact-info-card {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.contact-items-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-grow: 1;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
}

.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
}

.contact-item svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.contact-item strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.contact-item p {
    color: var(--body-text);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

.fee-highlight-card {
    background: rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px 40px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    margin-top: 48px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: left;
}

.fee-price-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.fee-highlight-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--blue);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.fee-highlight-amount {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00AEEF, #7C3AED, #EC4899);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin: 0;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.2));
}

.fee-breakdown-mini {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.fee-breakdown-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.fee-breakdown-row span {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.fee-breakdown-row strong {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.fee-highlight-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.fee-list-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.fee-list-item svg {
    color: var(--gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Vertical dividers between columns on desktop */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
    .fee-price-block {
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        padding-right: 40px;
    }
    .fee-breakdown-mini {
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        padding-right: 40px;
    }
}

/* Mobile responsive layout */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .fee-highlight-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
        padding: 32px 24px;
        margin-top: 32px;
    }
}

/* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
.footer {
    background: #080B11;
    padding: 64px 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 48px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-logo-img {
    height: 64px;
    width: auto;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-tagline {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-links-col h4 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.footer-links-col a {
    display: block;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.footer-bottom {
    padding: 24px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* ---------- BACK TO TOP ---------- */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 32px;
    right: 32px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--blue-light));
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    z-index: 999;
}

.back-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #ffc929);
    color: var(--navy);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* ---------- SCROLL ANIMATIONS ---------- */
.animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    transition-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
}

.animate-on-scroll.animated {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ---------- GLANCE STRIP ---------- */
.program-glance {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 32px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-accent);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.glance-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 28px 40px;
    margin-top: -64px;
}

.glance-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex: 1;
}

.glance-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.glance-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.glance-title {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--body-text);
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.glance-value {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.glance-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    margin: 0 32px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ---------- CURRICULUM TIMELINE ---------- */
.program-journey {
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.timeline-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    position: relative;
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.timeline-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 76px;
    left: 8%;
    right: 8%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00AEEF 0%, #7C3AED 50%, #EC4899 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-step {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.timeline-node {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.timeline-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.2);
    border: 3px solid #00AEEF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.timeline-step:hover .timeline-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    border-color: #7C3AED;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00AEEF, #7C3AED);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.4);
}

.timeline-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #EC4899;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -16px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #EC4899;
}

.timeline-content {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.timeline-step:hover .timeline-content {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.15);
    border-color: #00AEEF;
}

.timeline-semester {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.timeline-content p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--body-text);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- UPGRADED HIGHLIGHT CARDS ---------- */
.highlight-cards.upgrade-style {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.highlight-card-upgraded {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-top: 4px solid #00AEEF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
}

.highlight-card-upgraded:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.15);
    border-top-color: #7C3AED;
    border-color: rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.3);
}

.card-thumbnail {
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.card-thumbnail img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.highlight-card-upgraded:hover .card-thumbnail img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.card-badge-container {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: -30px;
    padding-left: 24px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.card-badge-container.no-image {
    margin-top: 24px;
    padding-left: 24px;
}

.card-icon-badge {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.2), rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2));
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 3px solid var(--bg-secondary);
}

.highlight-card-upgraded:hover .card-icon-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00AEEF, #7C3AED);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.4);
}

.card-content {
    padding: 24px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.card-content p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--body-text);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- COMPARISON TABLE ---------- */
.comparison-container {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 48px;
}

.comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.comparison-header {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 24px 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.comparison-feature-title {
    text-align: left;
    color: var(--blue);
}

.comparison-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
    padding: 24px 32px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.comparison-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.comparison-feature {
    text-align: left;
}

.comparison-feature strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.comparison-feature p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--body-text);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.comparison-traditional {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 16px;
}

.comparison-dsu {
    background: rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.03);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 16px;
}

.cross-icon {
    color: #EF4444;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.check-icon {
    color: #10B981;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.comparison-traditional p, .comparison-dsu p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--body-text);
}

.comparison-dsu p {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
}

/* ---------- MEET THE CORE MENTORS ---------- */
.mentor-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 48px;
}

.mentor-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(25% - 22.5px); /* Exactly 4 cards per row */
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 36px 20px 20px;
    min-height: 310px;
}

/* Accent top border using a gradient */
.mentor-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00AEEF, #7C3AED);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.mentor-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.3);
}

.mentor-card:hover::before {
    height: 8px;
}

.mentor-card-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Mentor photo ring style */
.mentor-photo-wrapper {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid var(--gold);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 48, 135, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--light-grey);
}

.mentor-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.mentor-placeholder-avatar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--blue));
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.mentor-info {
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.mentor-name {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.mentor-designation {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--blue);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.mentor-consent {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #e67e22;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: -2px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.mentor-dept {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--body-text);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.mentor-linkedin {
    align-self: center;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--blue);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(0, 48, 135, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition);
    margin-top: auto;
}

.mentor-linkedin:hover {
    background: var(--blue);
    color: var(--white);
}

.mentor-linkedin svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    fill: currentColor;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

/* 4 in the first row, 3 in the second row on desktop */
.mentor-card:nth-child(-n+4) {
    grid-column: span 3;
}

.mentor-card:nth-child(n+5) {
    grid-column: span 4;
}

/* ---------- FACULTY DELIVERY STRIP ---------- */
.faculty-delivery-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 56px;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.faculty-delivery-col {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
}

.faculty-delivery-badge {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.1);
}

.faculty-delivery-col strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.faculty-delivery-col p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--body-text);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- ACCREDITATION STRIP ---------- */
.accreditation-strip {
    background: var(--light-grey);
    padding: 40px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-accent);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-accent);
}

.accreditation-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 24px;
}

.accreditation-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.accreditation-logo {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--blue);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.accreditation-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--body-text);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.accreditation-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--card-accent);
}

/* ---------- CAMPUS GALLERY ---------- */
.campus-gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 48px;
}

.gallery-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 260px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.gallery-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.gallery-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 26, 77, 0.9) 0%, rgba(0, 26, 77, 0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 24px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-card-overlay h4 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.gallery-card-overlay p {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- LINKEDIN STYLE TESTIMONIALS ---------- */
.testimonials-carousel {
    max-width: 900px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--glass-bg) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
    padding: 32px 32px 28px !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    margin: 12px !important;
    flex: 0 0 calc(100% - 24px) !important;
}

.testimonial-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding-bottom: 16px;
}

.testimonial-profile {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--blue-light));
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.testimonial-meta strong {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.testimonial-meta span {
    color: var(--body-text);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.testimonial-company-logo {
    background: var(--light-grey);
    color: var(--blue);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-accent);
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
    color: var(--body-text) !important;
    font-style: normal !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* ---------- PLACEMENT INFOGRAPHIC ---------- */
.placement-infographic {
    margin-top: 64px;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 40px;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.infographic-chart-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.chart-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.chart-label {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.chart-label span {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.chart-label strong {
    color: var(--blue);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.chart-bar-bg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.chart-bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 6px;
    animation: fillBar 2s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes fillBar {
    from { width: 0; }
}

.company-logo-item {
    background: var(--glass-bg) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
    color: var(--blue) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.company-logo-item:hover {
    color: var(--white) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00AEEF, #7C3AED) !important;
    border-color: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.3);
}

/* ---------- FINAL CTA BACKGROUND PATTERN ---------- */
.contact {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy) 0%, #001233 100%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(245, 184, 0, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(0, 48, 135, 0.3) 0%, transparent 60%);
    background-size: cover;
}

.contact::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-trust-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.cta-trust-badge svg {
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .highlight-cards.upgrade-style {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .career-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .mentor-grid {
        gap: 24px;
    }
    .mentor-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px); /* 2 cards per row on tablet */
        min-height: 300px;
    }
    .faculty-delivery-strip {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .campus-gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .fee-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .stat-card {
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    }
    .stat-card:nth-child(even) {
        border-right: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 280px;
        height: 100vh;
        background: #0B0F1A;
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 80px 32px 32px;
        gap: 4px;
        transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        box-shadow: -8px 0 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
        border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    }
    
    .nav-links.open {
        right: 0;
    }
    
    .nav-link {
        font-size: 1rem;
        padding: 14px 16px;
        width: 100%;
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    }
    
    .nav-hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .nav-cta {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .nav-logo-img {
        height: 52px;
    }

    .navbar.scrolled .nav-logo-img {
        height: 44px;
    }

    .hero {
        min-height: 100vh;
        height: auto;
        padding: 110px 0 40px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-content {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .hero-badge {
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6.5vw, 2.5rem);
        line-height: 1.25;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .hero-badges {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 10px;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 500px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .hero-badge-item {
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 8px 12px;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 280px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .hero-cta-group .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 12px 24px;
        font-size: 0.92rem;
    }

    .hero-scroll-indicator {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .stat-card {
        padding: 24px 16px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    }
    
    .stat-card:nth-child(odd) {
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    }
    
    .stat-card:nth-child(even) {
        border-right: none;
    }
    
    .stat-card:nth-child(3),
    .stat-card:nth-child(4) {
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    .glance-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
        margin-top: -32px;
        padding: 24px;
    }

    .glance-divider {
        width: 100%;
        height: 1px;
        margin: 8px 0;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    }

    .timeline-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
        padding-left: 24px;
    }

    .timeline-line {
        left: 56px;
        top: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        width: 3px;
        height: 100%;
    }

    .timeline-step {
        flex-direction: row;
        text-align: left;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .timeline-node {
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .timeline-dot {
        bottom: auto;
        right: -25px;
        top: 50%;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
    }

    .comparison-header {
        display: none;
    }

    .comparison-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
        text-align: left;
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .comparison-feature {
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-accent);
        padding-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .comparison-traditional, .comparison-dsu {
        border: none;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 0;
        background: none;
        height: auto;
    }

    .comparison-dsu {
        margin-top: 8px;
    }

    .accreditation-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .accreditation-divider {
        display: none;
    }

    .highlight-cards.upgrade-style {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .mentor-grid {
        display: flex;
        overflow-x: auto;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
        scroll-padding: 0 9vw;
        gap: 16px;
        padding-bottom: 20px;
        scroll-behavior: smooth;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        margin: 0 -24px;
        padding-left: 9vw;
        padding-right: 9vw;
        scrollbar-width: none;
    }
    .mentor-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }
    .mentor-card {
        flex: 0 0 82vw;
        scroll-snap-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
        min-height: 300px;
    }

    .faculty-delivery-strip {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
        padding: 24px;
    }

    .campus-gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .placement-infographic {
        padding: 24px 16px;
    }
    
    .career-grid {
        display: flex;
        overflow-x: auto;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
        scroll-padding: 0 9vw;
        gap: 16px;
        padding-bottom: 20px;
        scroll-behavior: smooth;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        margin: 0 -24px;
        padding-left: 9vw;
        padding-right: 9vw;
        scrollbar-width: none;
    }

    .career-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }

    .career-card {
        flex: 0 0 82vw;
        scroll-snap-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    .what-you-get {
        padding: 32px 20px;
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    }

    .benefits-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .benefit-item {
        padding: 16px;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    
    .eligibility-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .gallery-strip {
        height: 200px;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        overflow-x: auto;
    }
    
    .gallery-item {
        min-width: 250px;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }
    
    .section-padding {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }
    
    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }

    .contact-form-wrapper {
        padding: 28px 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .stat-card {
        border-right: none !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    }
    
    .stat-card:last-child {
        border-bottom: none !important;
    }

    .why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .why-card {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }

    .contact-form .btn.btn-lg {
        padding: 12px 16px;
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero {
        min-height: 100svh;
    }
    
    .hero-badge {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 6px 14px;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }
    
    .stat-card .stat-number,
    .stat-card .stat-suffix,
    .stat-card .stat-prefix {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .fee-card {
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    }
    
    .fee-main,
    .fee-batches {
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }
}

/* ---------- PARTICLE DOT STYLES ---------- */
.particle {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(245, 184, 0, 0.15);
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: particleFloat linear infinite;
}

@keyframes particleFloat {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
        opacity: 0;
    }
    10% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
    90% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(-100vh) rotate(720deg);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* Form success state */
.form-success {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.form-success svg {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-success h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.form-success p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Loading button state */
.btn.loading {
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.btn.loading span {
    opacity: 0;
}

.btn.loading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 26, 77, 0.2);
    border-top-color: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 0.6s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spin {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}