/*

TemplateMo 569 Edu Meeting

https://templatemo.com/tm-569-edu-meeting

*/

/* ---------------------------------------------
Table of contents
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01. font & reset css
02. reset
03. global styles
04. header
05. banner
06. features
07. testimonials
08. contact
09. footer
10. preloader
11. search
12. portfolio

--------------------------------------------- */
/* 
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font & reset css
--------------------------------------------- 
*/
@import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@100;200;300;400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap");

:root {
  --primary-color: #0a192f;
  --secondary-color: #d4af37;
  --accent-color: #112240;
  --text-color: #2d3436;
  --muted-text: #636e72;
  --light-bg: #f4f7f6;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  --glass-dark: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.85);
  --shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(2, 12, 27, 0.3);
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.645, 0.045, 0.355, 1);
}

/* 
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reset
--------------------------------------------- 
*/
div,
span,
applet,
object,
iframe,
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6,
p,
blockquote,
div pre,
a,
abbr,
acronym,
address,
big,
cite,
code,
del,
dfn,
em,
font,
img,
ins,
kbd,
q,
s,
samp,
small,
strike,
strong,
sub,
sup,
tt,
var,
b,
u,
i,
center,
dl,
dt,
dd,
ol,
ul,
li,
figure,
header,
nav,
section,
article,
aside,
footer,
figcaption {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
  outline: 0;
}

.clearfix:after {
  content: ".";
  display: block;
  clear: both;
  visibility: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
  height: 0;
}

.clearfix {
  display: inline-block;
}

html[xmlns] .clearfix {
  display: block;
}

* html .clearfix {
  height: 1%;
}

ul,
li {
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

header,
nav,
section,
article,
aside,
footer,
hgroup {
  display: block;
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  height: auto !important;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  background-color: var(--white);
  font-size: 16px;
  -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  color: var(--text-color);
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

section {
  position: relative;
  border: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  margin-top: -3px;
  /* Stronger overlap for desktop seams */
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  margin-top: 0px;
  margin-bottom: 0px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
}

ul {
  margin-bottom: 0px;
}

p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--muted-text);
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* 
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global styles
--------------------------------------------- 
*/
html {
  background: var(--white);
}


::selection {
  background: #f5a425;
  color: #fff;
}

::-moz-selection {
  background: #f5a425;
  color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {

  html,
  body {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
  }

  .mobile-top-fix {
    margin-top: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 0px;
  }

  .mobile-bottom-fix {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .mobile-bottom-fix-big {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
  }
}

.main-button-red a,
.main-button-red button {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--primary-color) !important;
  background-color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
  padding: 15px 35px !important;
  display: inline-block;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 2px solid var(--secondary-color) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.main-button-red a:hover,
.main-button-red button:hover {
  background-color: transparent !important;
  color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.main-button-yellow a,
.main-button-yellow button {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  padding: 15px 35px !important;
  display: inline-block;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 2px solid var(--white) !important;
}

.main-button-yellow a:hover,
.main-button-yellow button:hover {
  background-color: var(--white) !important;
  color: var(--primary-color) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}


.section-heading h2 {
  line-height: 40px;
  margin-top: 0px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(250, 250, 250, 0.15);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
}


.apply-modal button,
.apply-modal .main-button-red,
.apply-modal .main-button-yellow {
  background-color: #d4af37 !important;
  border-color: #d4af37 !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 15px 35px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 1px !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.apply-modal input,
.apply-modal select,
.apply-modal textarea {
  width: 100% !important;
  background: #fdfdfd !important;
  border: 2px solid #e0e0e0 !important;
  /* Thicker, more noticeable border */
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 15px !important;
  color: #1f272b !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.apply-modal input::placeholder {
  color: #888 !important;
  /* Darker placeholder for better readability */
}

.apply-modal input:focus,
.apply-modal select {
  color: #000 !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  appearance: auto !important;
  /* Restore standard dropdown arrow */
  -webkit-appearance: menulist !important;
  /* Ensure arrow shows on Chrome/Safari */
  padding: 10px 15px !important;
  /* Prevent text clipping */
  height: auto !important;
  background-color: #fff !important;
}

.apply-modal select option {
  background: #fff !important;
  color: #000 !important;
}

/* Ensure the first option (placeholder) is visible */
.apply-modal select option:first-child {
  color: #000 !important;
}

.apply-modal input:focus,
.apply-modal select:focus {
  background: #fff !important;
  border-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
  /* Professional Navy border on focus */
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.12) !important;
  /* Elegant Navy glow */
  outline: none !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  /* Subtle lift on focus */
}

.apply-modal button:hover {
  background-color: #c49b2d !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4) !important;
}


/* 
---------------------------------------------
header
--------------------------------------------- 
*/

.sub-header {
  background-color: rgba(249, 249, 249, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: 45px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}


.sub-header .left-content p,
.sub-header .left-content .news-splash {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 13px;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.sub-header .right-icons {
  text-align: right;
}

.sub-header .right-icons ul li {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 15px;
}

.sub-header .right-icons ul li a {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all .3s;
}

.sub-header .right-icons ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.sub-header .left-content p em,
.sub-header .left-content .news-splash em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-weight: 600;
}


.background-header {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
  height: 80px !important;
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.background-header .main-nav .nav li a {
  color: #1e1e1e !important;
}

.background-header .logo,
.background-header .main-nav .nav li a {
  color: #1e1e1e !important;
}

.background-header .main-nav .nav li a {
  color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.background-header .main-nav .logo {
  color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.background-header .main-nav .nav li:hover a,
.background-header .nav li a.active {
  color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

.background-header .main-nav .nav li:hover a {
  color: #fb5849 !important;
}

.background-header .nav li a.active {
  color: #fb5849 !important;
}

/* 
---------------------------------------------
header
--------------------------------------------- 
*/
.header-area {
  background-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
  position: absolute;
  top: 45px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 100px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), background-color 0.3s ease, height 0.3s ease;
}

.header-area.nav-up {
  transform: translateY(-100%);
}

.header-area .main-nav {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.header-area .main-nav .logo {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.logo-img {
  height: 100px;
  width: auto;
  margin-right: 12px;
  transition: height 0.3s ease;
}

.header-area .main-nav .nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.header-area .main-nav .nav li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.header-area .main-nav .nav li:hover a,
.header-area .main-nav .nav li a.active {
  color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

/* Sticky Header Styles */
.background-header {
  background-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
  height: 80px !important;
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease-in-out !important;
}

.header-area.nav-up {
  transform: translateY(-100%) !important;
}

.background-header .main-nav .logo {
  color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.background-header .logo-img {
  height: 80px;
}

.background-header .main-nav .nav li a {
  color: var(--primary-color) !important;
  height: 80px;
}

/* Mobile Menu Trigger */
.header-area .main-nav .menu-trigger {
  cursor: pointer;
  display: none;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 99;
}

.header-area .main-nav .menu-trigger span,
.header-area .main-nav .menu-trigger span:before,
.header-area .main-nav .menu-trigger span:after {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  display: block;
  position: absolute;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  transition: all 0.4s;
}

.background-header .main-nav .menu-trigger span,
.background-header .main-nav .menu-trigger span:before,
.background-header .main-nav .menu-trigger span:after {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.header-area .main-nav .menu-trigger span {
  display: block;
}

.header-area .main-nav .menu-trigger span:before {
  content: "";
  top: -10px;
}

.header-area .main-nav .menu-trigger span:after {
  content: "";
  top: 10px;
}

.header-area .main-nav .menu-trigger.active span {
  background-color: transparent;
}

.header-area .main-nav .menu-trigger.active span:before {
  transform: translateY(10px) rotate(45deg);
}

.header-area .main-nav .menu-trigger.active span:after {
  transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .sub-header {
    display: none;
  }

  .header-area {
    position: fixed !important;
    height: 100px;
    top: 0;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  }

  .header-area .main-nav .logo {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    height: 100px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .header-area .main-nav .logo img {
    height: 100px;
    width: auto;
  }

  .header-area .main-nav .menu-trigger {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    height: 100px !important;
    width: 60px !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    right: 15px !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    z-index: 1010 !important;
  }

  .header-area .main-nav .menu-trigger span,
  .header-area .main-nav .menu-trigger span:before,
  .header-area .main-nav .menu-trigger span:after {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
  }

  .header-area .main-nav .menu-trigger span {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 50% !important;
    left: 50% !important;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) !important;
    display: block !important;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
  }

  .header-area .main-nav .menu-trigger span:before {
    top: -10px;
  }

  .header-area .main-nav .menu-trigger span:after {
    top: 10px;
  }

  .header-area .main-nav .menu-trigger.active span {
    background-color: transparent !important;
  }
  .header-area .main-nav .menu-trigger.active span:before,
  .header-area .main-nav .menu-trigger.active span:after {
    background-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
  }


  .header-area .main-nav .nav {
    display: block !important;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 300px;
    height: 100vh !important;
    background: var(--white);
    padding-top: 100px;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transform: translateX(101%);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    visibility: hidden;
    z-index: 1000;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }

  .header-area .main-nav .nav.offcanvas-active {
    transform: translateX(0);
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .header-area .main-nav .nav li {
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  }

  .header-area .main-nav .nav li a {
    height: 60px;
    padding: 0 30px;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .header-area .main-nav .menu-trigger {
    display: block !important;
    z-index: 2000 !important;
  }
}

/* Menu Open State Fixes */
body.menu-open {
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

body.menu-open .header-area {
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
  z-index: 9999 !important;
  background-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
}

body.menu-open .sub-header {
  display: none !important;
}

@media (min-width: 1001px) {
  .header-area .main-nav .nav {
    display: flex !important;
  }
}


/* 
---------------------------------------------
banner
--------------------------------------------- 
*/

.main-banner {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh !important;
  /* Force exact viewport height to match video */
  max-height: 100vh !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  border: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

#bg-video {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  /* Perfectly center the video */
  min-width: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  object-fit: cover;
}

#bg-video::-webkit-media-controls {
  display: none !important;
}

.video-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.75) 0%, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.5) 100%);
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  /* Ensure full height coverage */
  min-height: 100%;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .main-banner {
    height: 100vh !important;
    max-height: 100vh !important;
    min-height: 100vh;
  }

  .video-overlay {
    position: absolute !important;
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .main-banner .caption {
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 60px !important;
    /* Force to bottom of screen */
    top: auto !important;
    left: 15px !important;
    right: 15px !important;
    transform: none !important;
    z-index: 3;
    width: auto !important;
  }
}


.main-banner .caption {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.main-banner .caption h6 {
  margin-top: 0px;
  font-size: 15px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.main-banner .caption h1,
.main-banner .caption h2 {
  margin-top: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  font-size: 64px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.main-banner .caption h1 em,
.main-banner .caption h2 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-weight: 900;
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}


.main-banner .caption p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 650px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-shadow: none;
}

.main-banner .caption .main-button-red {
  margin-top: 30px;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
}

.banner-video-btn {
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {
  .main-banner .caption .main-button-red {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  }

  .main-banner .caption .main-button-red div {
    margin-right: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .main-banner .caption .main-button-red div a {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    padding: 12px 25px !important;
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .main-banner .caption h6 {
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  .main-banner .caption h1,
  .main-banner .caption h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
  }

}


/*
---------------------------------------------
services
---------------------------------------------
*/

.services {
  position: relative !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  padding-top: 100px;
  width: 100%;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  z-index: 10;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .services {
    position: relative !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    margin-top: 50px !important;
    /* Space after banner content */
  }
}

.main-banner {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh !important;
  max-height: 100vh !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  border: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  background-color: #0a192f;
  /* Fix for white background bug */
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .main-banner {
    height: auto !important;
    max-height: none !important;
    min-height: 100vh;
  }
}

.services .item {
  background-color: var(--white) !important;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #1f272b !important;
  padding: 40px 30px !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .services .item {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 30px 20px !important;
  }

  .services .item .icon img {
    max-width: 50px;
  }

  .services .item h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }

  .services .item p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

.services .item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
}

/* Fix for carousel overflow issue */
.owl-service-item {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.services .owl-stage-outer {
  padding: 60px 10px !important;
  margin: -60px -10px !important;
}

.services .owl-item {
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.services .owl-nav {
  text-align: center;
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-25px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.services .owl-nav .owl-prev,
.services .owl-nav .owl-next {
  position: absolute;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background-color: var(--white) !important;
  color: var(--primary-color) !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  pointer-events: auto;
  border: none !important;
}

.services .owl-nav .owl-prev {
  left: -25px;
}

.services .owl-nav .owl-next {
  right: -25px;
}

.services .owl-nav .owl-prev:hover,
.services .owl-nav .owl-next:hover {
  background-color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.services .owl-nav .owl-prev span,
.services .owl-nav .owl-next span {
  font-size: 30px;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: -4px;
}

.services .item .icon {
  max-width: 70px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.services .item h4 {
  margin-top: 25px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.services .item p {
  color: var(--muted-text) !important;
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}


/*
---------------------------------------------
upcoming meetings
---------------------------------------------
*/

section.upcoming-meetings {
  background-image: url(../images/meetings-bg-new.png);
  background-position: center center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
  padding-top: 150px;
  padding-bottom: 110px;
  margin-top: -3px;
  /* Match global overlap */
  border: none;
}

section.upcoming-meetings .section-heading {
  text-align: center;
}

section.upcoming-meetings .categories {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  height: 50px;
  padding: 0 20px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}


section.upcoming-meetings .categories h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1f272b;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

section.upcoming-meetings .categories ul {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  display: flex;
}

section.upcoming-meetings .categories ul li {
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0 15px;
}

section.upcoming-meetings .categories ul li a {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #1f272b;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all .3s;
}

section.upcoming-meetings .categories ul li a:hover,
section.upcoming-meetings .categories ul li.active a {
  color: #a12c2f;
}

section.upcoming-meetings .categories .main-button-red {
  border-top: 1px solid #eee;
  padding-top: 30px;
  margin-top: 15px;
}

section.upcoming-meetings .categories .main-button-red a {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

.meeting-item {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0px 0px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.meeting-item .thumb {
  position: relative;
}

.meeting-item .thumb img {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 10px;
}


.meeting-item .thumb .price {
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 20px;
}

.meeting-item .thumb .price span {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #1f272b;
  font-weight: 600;
  background-color: rgba(250, 250, 250, 0.9);
  padding: 7px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.meeting-item .down-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  padding: 5px !important;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.meeting-item:hover .down-content {
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.9);
}

.meeting-item .down-content .date {
  display: none;
}

.meeting-item .down-content h4 {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.meeting-item .down-content p,
.meeting-item .down-content .meeting-time-year {
  display: none;
}

.meeting-item:hover .down-content p,
.meeting-item:hover .down-content .meeting-time-year {
  display: block;
  font-size: 9px;
  margin-top: 5px;
  text-align: center;
}

.meeting-item .down-content .date h6 {
  font-size: 12px;
}

.meeting-item .down-content .date span {
  font-size: 18px;
}

.owl-meetings-item {
  position: relative;
}

.owl-meetings-item .owl-stage-outer,
.owl-meetings-item .owl-stage,
.owl-meetings-item .owl-item {
  height: 100%;
}

.owl-meetings-item .item {
  height: 100%;
}

.owl-meetings-item .owl-nav {
  text-align: center;
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50px);
}

.owl-meetings-item .owl-nav .owl-prev {
  margin-right: 10px;
  outline: none;
  position: absolute;
  left: -50px;
}

.owl-meetings-item .owl-nav .owl-prev span,
.owl-meetings-item .owl-nav .owl-next span {
  display: none;
}

.owl-meetings-item .owl-nav .owl-prev:before {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'FontAwesome';
  color: #1e1e1e;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  content: '\f104';
  background-color: #fff;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  line-height: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0px 0px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.owl-meetings-item .owl-nav .owl-next {
  margin-left: 10px;
  outline: none;
  position: absolute;
  right: -50px;
}

.owl-meetings-item .owl-nav .owl-next:before {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'FontAwesome';
  color: #1e1e1e;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  content: '\f105';
  background-color: #fff;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  line-height: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0px 0px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.owl-meetings-item .owl-nav .owl-prev:hover:before,
.owl-meetings-item .owl-nav .owl-next:hover:before {
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  color: #fff;
}

.owl-meetings-item .owl-dots {
  margin-top: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.owl-meetings-item .owl-dots .owl-dot span {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.owl-meetings-item .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span {
  opacity: 1;
  width: 20px;
  border-radius: 5px;
}


/*
---------------------------------------------
apply now
---------------------------------------------
*/

section.apply-now {
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
  padding: 120px 0px;
  margin-top: -3px;
}

section.apply-now .item {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}


section.apply-now .item h3 {
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

section.apply-now .item p {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.accordions {
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin-left: 0 !important;
  /* Center it */
}

.accordions .accordion {
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.accordions .accordion:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.accordion-head {
  padding: 25px 30px;
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.accordion-head::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 4px;
  height: 0;
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.accordion-head.is-open {
  color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03);
}

.accordion-head.is-open::before {
  height: 50%;
}

.accordion-body {
  overflow: hidden !important;
  height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.accordion-head.is-open+.accordion-body {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.accordion-body .content {
  padding: 0 30px 30px 30px;
}

.accordion-body .content p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.accordion-head .icon {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.accordion-head.is-open .icon {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.accordion-body {
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 0;
  transition: height 300ms ease-in-out;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.accordion-body>.content {
  padding: 20px;
  padding-top: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.accordion-body>.content p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}


/* 
---------------------------------------------
courses
--------------------------------------------- 
*/

section.our-programs {
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
  padding-top: 120px;
  padding-bottom: 110px;
  border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}

.our-programs .program-item {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  height: calc(100% - 30px);
}

.our-programs .program-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.our-programs .program-item .thumb {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 200px;
}

.our-programs .program-item .thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.our-programs .program-item:hover .thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.our-programs .program-item .down-content {
  padding: 30px;
  background: var(--white);
}

.our-programs .program-item .down-content h4 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: left;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.our-programs .program-item .down-content .info {
  padding: 0;
}

.our-programs .program-item .down-content .info span {
  color: var(--muted-text);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.our-programs .program-item .down-content .info span i {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  width: 20px;
}

.our-programs .program-item .down-content .main-button-red {
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.our-programs .program-item .down-content .main-button-red a {
  padding: 15px 25px !important;
  font-size: 14px;
  width: 100% !important;
  display: block !important;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.our-programs .owl-nav {
  text-align: center;
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-45px);
}

.our-programs .owl-dots {
  display: inline-block;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.our-programs .owl-dots .owl-dot {
  transition: all .5s;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background-color: #fff;
  margin: 0px 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  outline: none;
}

.our-programs .owl-dots .active {
  width: 24px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.our-programs .owl-nav .owl-prev {
  margin-right: 10px;
  outline: none;
  position: absolute;
  left: -80px;
}

.our-programs .owl-nav .owl-prev span,
.our-programs .owl-nav .owl-next span {
  opacity: 0;
}

.our-programs .owl-nav .owl-prev:before {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'FontAwesome';
  color: #1e1e1e;
  font-size: 25px;
  font-weight: 700;
  content: '\f104';
  background-color: #fff;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  line-height: 50px;
}

.our-programs .owl-nav .owl-prev {
  opacity: 1;
  transition: all .5s;
}

.our-programs .owl-nav .owl-prev:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.our-programs .owl-nav .owl-next {
  opacity: 1;
  transition: all .5s;
}

.our-programs .owl-nav .owl-next:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.our-programs .owl-nav .owl-next {
  margin-left: 10px;
  outline: none;
  position: absolute;
  right: -85px;
}

.our-programs .owl-nav .owl-next:before {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'FontAwesome';
  color: #1e1e1e;
  font-size: 25px;
  font-weight: 700;
  content: '\f105';
  background-color: #fff;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  line-height: 50px;
}


/*
---------------------------------------------
our facts
---------------------------------------------
*/

section.our-facts {
  background-image: url(../images/facts-bg.jpg);
  background-position: center center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
  padding: 140px 0px 125px 0px;
}

section.our-facts h2 {
  font-size: 42px;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

section.our-facts h2 em {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-style: normal;
}

.count-area-content {
  text-align: center;
  background-color: rgba(250, 250, 250, 0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 25px 30px 35px 30px;
  margin: 15px 0px;
}

.percentage .count-digit:after {
  content: '%';
  margin-left: 3px;
}

.count-digit {
  margin: 5px 0px;
  color: #f5a425;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 36px;
}

.count-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.new-students {
  margin-top: 45px;
}

/* 
---------------------------------------------
Global Flag Marquee
--------------------------------------------- 
*/
.flag-marquee {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 20px 0;
  background: var(--white);
  margin-top: 40px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  position: relative;
}

.flag-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: scroll 60s linear infinite;
}

.flag-item span {
  width: 30px;
  height: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.flag-item {
  width: 180px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.flag-item i {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

@keyframes scroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(calc(-180px * 8));
  }
}

.countries-counter {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.flag-circle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 5px;
}

.mini-flag {
  width: 24px;
  height: 16px;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  animation: floatFlag 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.mini-flag:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.mini-flag:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 1s;
}

.mini-flag:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

@keyframes floatFlag {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(10deg);
  }
}

.modern-contact-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 35px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.modern-contact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.card-header-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary-color), transparent);
}

.contact-detail {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.contact-detail i {
  width: 35px;
  height: 35px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.contact-detail p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.small-card {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.contact-detail-mini {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.contact-detail-mini i {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.contact-detail-mini p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.featured-programs {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.featured-programs .section-heading h2 {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.1);
}

.featured-programs .section-heading h2 em {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-style: normal;
}

.featured-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.featured-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-15px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.card-image {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

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

.badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  padding: 6px 15px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--primary-color);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.badge.premium {
  background: #d4af37;
}

.badge.new {
  background: #e74c3c;
}

.card-info {
  padding: 25px;
}

.card-info h4 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.card-info p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.card-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-top: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  padding-top: 15px;
}

.price {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.featured-btn {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.featured-btn:hover {
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Foldable Form */
.foldable-form-container {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 15px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.form-header {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  padding: 20px 25px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.form-header:hover {
  background: #112240;
}

.form-head.filters ul li {
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 5px 15px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .3s;
}

.filters ul li.active,
.filters ul li:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.form-header h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.form-header i {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.form-header.active i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.form-body {
  padding: 30px;
  display: none;
  /* Hidden by default */
}

.modern-input {
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  padding: 12px 15px !important;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.modern-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.1);
}

.modern-submit-btn {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--white);
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.modern-submit-btn:hover {
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

section.our-facts {
  padding: 120px 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.85), rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.85)), url(../images/facts-bg-new.png);
  background-size: cover;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  background-position: center;
  color: #fff;
}

.modern-impact-heading {
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.modern-impact-heading em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.impact-intro {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.count-area-content {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  padding: 35px 25px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.count-area-content:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.count-digit {
  font-size: 44px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  display: block;
}

.count-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .count-area-content {
    padding: 15px 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  }

  .count-digit {
    font-size: 24px !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
  }

  .count-title {
    font-size: 9px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  }
}

section.our-facts .video {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  height: 400px;
  background-image: url(../images/video-thumb-new.png);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: top center;
  border: 15px solid var(--white);
  border-radius: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-left: 30px;
}

section.our-facts .video::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.4);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

section.our-facts .video:hover::before {
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.2);
}

section.our-facts .video a {
  position: relative;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background: #d4af37;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 2;
  animation: pulse-gold 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-gold {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.98);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  }

  70% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(0.98);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0);
  }
}

section.our-facts .video a img {
  width: 25px !important;
  height: auto;
  margin-left: 2px;
  padding: 0 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  /* Always Visible */
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  /* Make icon white for contrast on gold */
}

section.our-facts .video a:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: #fff;
  animation: none;
}

section.our-facts .video a:hover img {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  filter: brightness(0);
  /* Make icon dark on white hover */
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  section.our-facts .video {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-top: 40px;
    height: 300px;
  }
}


/* 
---------------------------------------------
contact us
--------------------------------------------- 
*/

section.contact-us {
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
  padding: 120px 0px 0px 0px;
}

section.contact-us #contact {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid #eee;
}

section.contact-us #contact h2 {
  display: none;
  /* Replaced by corporatized heading in index.html */
}

section.contact-us #contact input {
  width: 100%;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background-color: #f7f7f7;
  outline: none;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #7a7a7a;
  padding: 0px 15px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

section.contact-us #contact textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 140px;
  max-height: 180px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background-color: #f7f7f7;
  outline: none;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #7a7a7a;
  padding: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

section.contact-us .main-button-red a {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--primary-color) !important;
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  padding: 12px 30px;
  display: inline-block;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all .3s;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

section.contact-us #contact button {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #fff;
  background-color: #a12c2f;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  display: inline-block;
  border-radius: 22px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all .3s;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
}

section.contact-us #contact button:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
}

section.contact-us .right-info {
  background-color: #a12c2f;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px;
}

section.contact-us .right-info ul li {
  display: inline-block;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(250, 250, 250, 0.15);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding-bottom: 30px;
}

section.contact-us .right-info ul li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: none;
}

section.contact-us .right-info ul li h6 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

section.contact-us .right-info ul li span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.footer {
  text-align: center;
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  padding: 60px 0px;
  margin-top: 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--secondary-color);
}

.footer p {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer p a {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.footer p a:hover {
  opacity: 0.8;
}


/*
---------------------------------------------
heading page
---------------------------------------------
*/

section.heading-page {
  background-image: url(../images/heading-bg.jpg);
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
  padding-top: 230px;
  padding-bottom: 110px;
  text-align: center;
}

section.heading-page h6 {
  margin-top: 0px;
  font-size: 15px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

section.heading-page h2 {
  margin-top: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 36px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}


/*
---------------------------------------------
upcoming meetings page
---------------------------------------------
*/

section.meetings-page {
  background-image: url(../images/meetings-page-bg.jpg);
  background-position: center center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
  padding-top: 140px;
  padding-bottom: 0px;
}

section.meetings-page .filters,
.our-programs .filters {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

section.meetings-page .filters ul,
.our-programs .filters ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

section.meetings-page .filters li,
.our-programs .filters li {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  background-color: transparent;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  display: inline-block;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all .3s;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin: 0 5px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

section.meetings-page .filters ul li.active,
section.meetings-page .filters ul li:hover,
.our-programs .filters ul li.active,
.our-programs .filters ul li:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.2);
}

section.meetings-page .pagination {
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 30px;
  display: inline-block;
}

section.meetings-page .pagination ul li {
  display: inline-block;
}

section.meetings-page .pagination ul li a {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #1f272b;
  display: inline-block;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 40px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: all .3s;
}

section.meetings-page .main-button-red {
  text-align: center;
}

section.meetings-page .main-button-red a {
  padding: 12px 60px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

section.meetings-page .pagination ul li.active a,
section.meetings-page .pagination ul li a:hover {
  background-color: #a12c2f;
  color: #fff;
}

.meeting-single-item .thumb {
  position: relative;
}

.meeting-single-item .thumb img {
  border-top-right-radius: 20px;
  border-top-left-radius: 20px;
}

.meeting-single-item .thumb .price {
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 20px;
}

.meeting-single-item .thumb .price span {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #1f272b;
  font-weight: 600;
  background-color: rgba(250, 250, 250, 0.9);
  padding: 7px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.meeting-single-item .down-content {
  background-color: #fff;
  padding: 40px;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 20px;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 20px;
}

.meeting-single-item .thumb .date {
  position: absolute;
  background-color: rgba(250, 250, 250, 0.9);
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 15px 0px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  right: 20px;
  top: 20px;
}

.meeting-single-item .thumb .date h6 {
  font-size: 13px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #a12c2f;
}

.meeting-single-item .thumb .date span {
  display: block;
  color: #1f272b;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-top: 7px;
}

.meeting-single-item .down-content h4 {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: #1f272b;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.meeting-single-item .down-content h5 {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #1f272b;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.meeting-single-item .down-content p {
  color: #1f272b;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.meeting-single-item .down-content p.description {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid #eee;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.meeting-single-item .down-content .share {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}

.meeting-single-item .down-content .share h5 {
  float: left;
  margin-right: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 0px;
}

.meeting-single-item .down-content .share ul li {
  display: inline;
}

.meeting-single-item .down-content .share ul li a {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #1f272b;
  transition: all .3s;
}

.meeting-single-item .down-content .share ul li a:hover {
  color: #f5a425;
}

/* Meeting item column */
.templatemo-item-col {
  width: 31%;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .templatemo-item-col {
    width: 45%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .templatemo-item-col {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* 
---------------------------------------------
responsive
--------------------------------------------- 
*/

@media (max-width: 1300px) {
  .services .owl-nav .owl-next {
    right: -30px;
  }

  .services .owl-nav .owl-prev {
    left: -25px;
  }

  .our-courses .owl-nav .owl-next {
    right: -30px;
  }

  .our-courses .owl-nav .owl-prev {
    left: -25px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .services .owl-nav .owl-next {
    right: -70px;
  }

  .services .owl-nav .owl-prev {
    left: -65px;
  }

  .our-courses .owl-nav .owl-next {
    right: -70px;
  }

  .our-courses .owl-nav .owl-prev {
    left: -65px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1085px) {
  .services .owl-nav .owl-next {
    right: -30px;
  }

  .services .owl-nav .owl-prev {
    left: -25px;
  }

  .our-courses .owl-nav .owl-next {
    right: -30px;
  }

  .our-courses .owl-nav .owl-prev {
    left: -25px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1005px) {
  .services .owl-nav .owl-next {
    display: none;
  }

  .services .owl-nav .owl-prev {
    display: none;
  }

  .our-courses .owl-nav .owl-next {
    display: none;
  }

  .our-courses .owl-nav .owl-prev {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .services {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* End of consolidated styles */
.program-item .down-content h4 {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.meeting-item .down-content p {
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.meeting-item .thumb .date {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  padding: 8px 0px;
  right: 10px;
  top: 10px;
}

.meeting-item .thumb .date h6 {
  font-size: 10px;
  margin: 0;
}

.meeting-item .thumb .date span {
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.meeting-item .thumb .price {
  left: 10px;
  top: 10px;
}

.meeting-item .thumb .price span {
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 4px 8px;
}

.program-item .thumb {
  display: block !important;
  border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.program-item .down-content {
  padding: 20px !important;
  text-align: left;
}

.program-item .down-content h4 {
  font-size: 20px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: var(--primary-color) !important;
  margin-bottom: 15px !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
  min-height: auto !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.program-item .down-content .info {
  display: block !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.program-item .down-content .info span {
  font-size: 14px !important;
  color: var(--muted-text) !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.program-item .down-content .main-button-red a {
  padding: 15px 25px !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  display: block !important;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* Mobile Scrollable Filters */
.filters {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  text-align: left !important;
  margin-left: -20px;
  /* Bleed to screen edges for better swiping */
  margin-right: -20px;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.filters ul {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  /* Force start from the beginning */
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  overflow-x: auto !important;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding: 10px 20px 20px 20px !important;
  margin: 0;
  list-style: none;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

.filters ul::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.filters ul li {
  flex: 0 0 auto !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  margin: 0 5px 0 0 !important;
  padding: 10px 20px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

/* Add a spacer at the end to ensure the last item is fully scrollable */
.filters ul::after {
  content: '';
  flex: 0 0 20px;
}

.filters ul li.active {
  background: var(--secondary-color) !important;
  color: var(--primary-color) !important;
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

}

/* ==============================================
   Modern Hover Animations
   ============================================== */

/* Service Cards Hover Enhancement */
.owl-service-item .item {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.owl-service-item .item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Meeting Cards Hover Lift */
.meeting-item {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.meeting-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Program Cards Modern Lift */
.program-item {
  transition: transform 0.4s ease-in-out, box-shadow 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.program-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* ==============================================
   Modern News Splash Animation
   ============================================== */
.news-splash {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.splash-content {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.splash-content li {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: splash-fade 9s infinite;
}

/* Let the first element dictate the exact natural height of the bar like a normal text block! */
.splash-content li:nth-child(1) {
  position: relative;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.splash-content li:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 3s;
}

.splash-content li:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 6s;
}

@keyframes splash-fade {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(100%);
  }

  5%,
  33% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  38%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-100%);
  }
}

/* ==============================================
   Global Modern Button & Missing Card Animations
   ============================================== */
.main-button-red a,
.main-button-red button,
.main-button-yellow a,
.main-button-yellow button,
#contact button[type="submit"] {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  border: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1) !important;
}

.main-button-red a::after,
.main-button-red button::after,
.main-button-yellow a::after,
.main-button-yellow button::after,
#contact button[type="submit"]::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

.main-button-red a:hover,
.main-button-red button:hover,
.main-button-yellow a:hover,
.main-button-yellow button:hover,
#contact button[type="submit"]:hover {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
}

.main-button-red a:hover::after,
.main-button-red button:hover::after,
.main-button-yellow a:hover::after,
.main-button-yellow button:hover::after,
#contact button[type="submit"]:hover::after {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Apply lift animation to remaining side cards and panels */
.categories {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.categories:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.accordion {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.accordion:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* ==============================================
   Application Modal Form Styling
   ============================================== */
.apply-modal .modal-content {
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: none;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  background-color: #fff;
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.apply-modal .modal-header {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.apply-modal .modal-title {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #1f272b;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.apply-modal input,
.apply-modal select {
  width: 100%;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background-color: #f7f7f7;
  outline: none;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #7a7a7a;
  padding: 0px 15px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  appearance: none;
  /* Removes default dropdown arrow to match style */
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.apply-modal textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 120px;
  max-height: 180px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background-color: #f7f7f7;
  outline: none;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #7a7a7a;
  padding: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.apply-modal input:focus,
.apply-modal select:focus,
.apply-modal textarea:focus {
  background-color: #f0f0f0;
}

/* Fix submit button inside modal override */
.apply-modal button#form-submit,
.apply-modal button#consultation-submit {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #fff;
  background-color: #a12c2f;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  display: inline-block;
  border-radius: 22px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all .3s;
  border: none;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Scroll-to-top Progress */
.progress-wrap {
  position: fixed;
  right: 30px;
  bottom: 30px;
  height: 50px;
  width: 50px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  z-index: 10000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  transition: all 200ms linear;
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.progress-wrap.active-progress {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.progress-wrap i {
  position: absolute;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all 200ms linear;
}

.progress-wrap:hover i {
  color: #fff;
}

.progress-wrap::before {
  position: absolute;
  content: '';
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 50px;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 200ms linear;
}

.progress-wrap:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.progress-wrap svg.progress-circle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.progress-wrap svg.progress-circle path {
  stroke: var(--secondary-color);
  stroke-width: 4;
  fill: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: stroke 200ms linear;
}

.progress-wrap:hover svg.progress-circle path {
  stroke: #fff;
}

/* ==============================================
   Quick Enquiry Form Modern Styles
   ============================================== */
.foldable-form-container {
  border-radius: 15px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  background: #fff;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.form-header {
  background-color: #d4af37 !important;
  /* Gold branded header */
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 20px 25px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.form-header:hover {
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.modern-submit-btn {
  background-color: #d4af37 !important;
  /* Gold branded submit button */
  border: none !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 12px 30px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 1px !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  width: 100%;
}

.modern-submit-btn:hover {
  background-color: #c5a02c !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.modern-input {
  border: 2px solid #eee !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  padding: 12px 15px !important;
}

.modern-input:focus {
  border-color: #d4af37 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* ==============================================
   Global Button & Header Icon Styles
   ============================================== */
.main-button-red i,
.main-button-yellow i,
.btn i,
.modern-submit-btn i,
.form-header i,
.banner-video-btn i,
.accordion-head i {
  color: #fff !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* ==============================================
   New Elite Corporate Apply Section
   ============================================== */
.corporate-visual-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border-radius: 40px;
}

.corporate-visual-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.corporate-visual-wrapper:hover .corporate-visual-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.visual-accent-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 6px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  z-index: 2;
}

.visual-content-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  padding: 15px 25px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  z-index: 3;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.badge-icon {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-right: 15px;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.badge-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.badge-text span {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #7a7a7a;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.corporate-pathway-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 35px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.corporate-pathway-card:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
  transform: translateX(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.card-header-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.pathway-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 28px;
  margin-right: 25px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pathway-title h3 {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.pathway-title p {
  color: var(--muted-text) !important;
  font-size: 15px;
  margin: 0;
}

.trust-bar-mini {
  background: #fdfdfd;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 25px;
  border: 1px solid #eee;
}

.mini-stat {
  text-align: center;
}

.mini-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.mini-stat span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted-text);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .corporate-visual-wrapper {
    height: 400px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
  }

  .corporate-pathway-card {
    padding: 25px;
  }

  .pathway-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-right: 15px;
  }

  .pathway-title h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}

/* Expert Guidance Animations */
@keyframes float-stat {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-15px);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes card-move-in {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-100px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

.floating-stat-card {
  animation: card-move-in 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) forwards, float-stat 4s ease-in-out infinite 1.2s;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .floating-stat-card {
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 15px !important;
    left: 15px !important;
    padding: 15px 20px !important;
    min-width: 140px;
    animation: float-stat 4s ease-in-out infinite !important;
  }

  .floating-stat-card h4 {
    font-size: 24px !important;
  }

  .floating-stat-card p {
    font-size: 10px !important;
  }

  .expert-guidance .visual-frame {
    border-width: 8px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }
}

/* 
---------------------------------------------
mobile spacing optimization
--------------------------------------------- 
*/
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  section.upcoming-meetings {
    padding-top: 60px !important;
    padding-bottom: 60px !important;
  }

  section.our-programs {
    padding-top: 60px !important;
    padding-bottom: 60px !important;
  }

  section.contact-us {
    padding-top: 60px !important;
    padding-bottom: 40px !important;
  }

  section.meetings-page {
    padding-top: 80px !important;
    padding-bottom: 40px !important;
  }

  .section-heading {
    margin-bottom: 40px !important;
  }

  .section-heading h2 {
    font-size: 24px !important;
    margin-bottom: 15px !important;
  }
}

/* 
---------------------------------------------
About Us Section
--------------------------------------------- 
*/

.about-us .image-accent-box {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  left: -20px;
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  opacity: 0.2;
  border-radius: 20px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-us .experience-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 10px;
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 20px 30px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  z-index: 3;
  text-align: center;
  border: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
}

.about-us .experience-badge .number {
  display: block;
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-us .experience-badge .text {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.modern-accordion .accordion-item {
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.modern-accordion .accordion-button {
  background-color: var(--light-bg) !important;
  color: var(--primary-color) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
  padding: 20px 25px;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.modern-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  background-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
  color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

.modern-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) i {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.modern-accordion .accordion-button i {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.modern-accordion .accordion-button::after {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%230a192f'%3e%3cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M1.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 10.293l5.646-5.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}

.modern-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%23d4af37'%3e%3cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M1.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 10.293l5.646-5.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}

.modern-accordion .edu-accordion-content {
  padding: 25px;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  background: var(--white);
  height: auto !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.modern-accordion .edu-accordion-content * {
  color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-us {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .about-us .experience-badge {
    padding: 15px 20px;
    bottom: 20px;
  }
}

.text-gold {
  color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

/* WhatsApp Floating Button */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 40px;
  background-color: #25d366;
  color: #FFF;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  transform: translateY(150px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}

.whatsapp-float.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  animation: waPulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes waPulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7);
  }

  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
  }

  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
  }
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
  background-color: #128c7e;
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(15deg);
  color: white;
}

.whatsapp-popup {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 115px;
  left: 40px;
  width: 300px;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform-origin: bottom left;
  animation: waPopupIn 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.whatsapp-popup.active {
  display: block;
}

.whatsapp-header {
  background: #075e54;
  color: white;
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.whatsapp-header i {
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-right: 12px;
}

.whatsapp-header .header-text h5 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
}

.whatsapp-header .header-text span {
  font-size: 12px;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.whatsapp-user-list {
  padding: 15px;
  background: #f0f2f5;
}

.whatsapp-user {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 15px;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #333 !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.whatsapp-user:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.whatsapp-user:hover {
  background: #e7f7f4;
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.whatsapp-user .user-avatar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-right: 15px;
  border: 2px solid #25d366;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.whatsapp-user .user-info span {
  display: block;
}

.whatsapp-user .user-info .name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.whatsapp-user .user-info .role {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #666;
}

.whatsapp-user .user-info .status {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: #25d366;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

@keyframes waPopupIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.5) translateY(20px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .whatsapp-float {
    left: 20px;
    bottom: 20px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .whatsapp-popup {
    left: 20px;
    bottom: 85px;
    width: calc(100% - 40px);
    max-width: 320px;
  }
}

/* Testimonials Section */
.testimonials.section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.testimonial-content {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  padding: 50px 40px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  margin: 15px;
}

.testimonial-content:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.testimonial-content .quote-icon {
  font-size: 40px;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  opacity: 0.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-content p {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.author-info img {
  width: 70px !important;
  height: 70px !important;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-right: 20px;
  border: 3px solid var(--secondary-color);
}

.author-text h4 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.author-text span {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.owl-testimonials .owl-dots {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.owl-testimonials .owl-dots .owl-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0 5px;
}

.owl-testimonials .owl-dots .owl-dot span {
  display: block;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: #eee;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.owl-testimonials .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span {
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  width: 30px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Testimonials Center Focus Animation */
.owl-testimonials .owl-item {
  transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out;
  transform: scale(0.85);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.owl-testimonials .owl-item.center {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 5;
}

.owl-testimonials .owl-item.center .testimonial-content {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.owl-testimonials .owl-item.center .author-info img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Fix for Testimonials Overflow Bug */
.owl-testimonials {
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.owl-testimonials .owl-stage-outer {
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.testimonials.section {
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Ensure the section itself clips any unwanted horizontal scroll if needed, but allows vertical overflow within padding */
}


/* ============================================================
   EDUTIPS MODERN UPDATES & BUG FIXES
   ============================================================ */

/* 1. Testimonials Section (Voices of Success) */
.testimonials.section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #f8f9fa;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-content {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 50px 40px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  margin: 15px;
}

.testimonial-content:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.quote-icon {
  font-size: 40px;
  color: #d4af37;
  opacity: 0.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-content p {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #0a192f;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.author-info img {
  width: 70px !important;
  height: 70px !important;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-right: 20px;
  border: 3px solid #d4af37;
}

.author-text h4 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0a192f;
  margin: 0;
}

.author-text span {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #d4af37;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Testimonial Animation: Pop-to-Front */
.owl-testimonials .owl-item {
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
  transform: scale(0.85);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.owl-testimonials .owl-item.center {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 5;
}

.owl-testimonials .owl-item.center .testimonial-content {
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-color: #d4af37;
}

.owl-testimonials .owl-stage-outer {
  padding: 60px 0 !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   EDUTIPS CUSTOM OVERRIDES - SINGLE CONSOLIDATED BLOCK
   (All conflicting rules removed and unified here)
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Logo & Branding --- */
.header-area .main-nav .logo,
.background-header .main-nav .logo {
  font-size: 42px !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.logo-img {
  height: 100px !important;
  width: auto;
}

/* --- Hamburger Menu Trigger --- */
.header-area .main-nav .menu-trigger span,
.header-area .main-nav .menu-trigger span:before,
.header-area .main-nav .menu-trigger span:after,
.background-header .main-nav .menu-trigger span,
.background-header .main-nav .menu-trigger span:before,
.background-header .main-nav .menu-trigger span:after {
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* --- Desktop: Smart Scroll (hide on down / show on up) --- */
@media (min-width: 992px) {

  .header-area,
  .sub-header {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
  }

  .header-area.nav-up,
  .sub-header.nav-up {
    transform: translateY(-120%) !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    visibility: hidden;
  }

  .background-header {
    background-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
    height: 80px !important;
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    animation: slideDownSticky 0.4s ease-out;
  }

  @keyframes slideDownSticky {
    from {
      transform: translateY(-100%);
    }

    to {
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
  }

  .background-header .logo-img {
    height: 80px !important;
  }

  .background-header .main-nav .logo {
    font-size: 38px !important;
  }

  .header-area .main-nav .nav li a,
  .background-header .main-nav .nav li a {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    height: 80px !important;
  }

  .header-area .main-nav .nav li a {
    height: 100px !important;
  }

  .header-area .main-nav .nav li:hover a,
  .header-area .main-nav .nav li a.active,
  .background-header .main-nav .nav li:hover a,
  .background-header .nav li a.active {
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
  }
}

/* --- Mobile: Permanently Sticky, NO animations, NO hide --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

  /* Kill the sub-header to save space */
  .sub-header {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Header: fixed, no transition, no animation, always visible */
  .header-area,
  .header-area.nav-up,
  .background-header {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
    transition: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
    height: 100px !important;
    z-index: 1000 !important;
    /* Lower than modals (1050) */
    background: var(--primary-color) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
  }

  .header-area .main-nav .logo,
  .background-header .main-nav .logo {
    font-size: clamp(16px, 5.5vw, 26px) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .logo-img,
  .background-header .logo-img {
    height: 100px !important;
    max-width: 30vw;
    object-fit: contain;
  }

  .header-area .main-nav .nav li a {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
  }

  /* Body: allow normal scroll, no locks */
  html,
  body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    overflow-y: auto;
    height: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  /* Banner: fixed full-screen video hero */
  .main-banner {
    height: 100vh !important;
    min-height: 500px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  /* Video overlay: let touches pass through for scrolling */
  .video-overlay {
    z-index: 5 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
  }

  .video-overlay .container,
  .video-overlay .caption,
  .video-overlay a,
  .video-overlay button {
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
  }

  #bg-video {
    z-index: 1 !important;
  }
}

/* --- Testimonials Carousel --- */
.owl-testimonials .owl-item {
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
  transform: scale(0.85);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.owl-testimonials .owl-item.center {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 5;
}

.owl-testimonials .owl-item.center .testimonial-content {
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-color: #d4af37;
}

.owl-testimonials .owl-stage-outer {
  padding: 60px 0 !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

/* Mobile: Reduce section gaps */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  section {
    padding-top: 50px !important;
    padding-bottom: 50px !important;
  }

  section.main-banner {
    padding-top: 0 !important;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  .services,
  .upcoming-meetings,
  .our-facts,
  .our-programs,
  .featured-programs,
  .apply-now,
  .contact-us,
  .testimonials,
  .about-us,
  .footer {
    padding-top: 50px !important;
    padding-bottom: 50px !important;
  }

  /* Reduce heading bottom margin on mobile */
  .section-heading {
    margin-bottom: 30px !important;
  }

  .section-heading h2 {
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile: Premium Opportunities card spacing */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .featured-card {
    margin-bottom: 25px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .featured-programs .row {
    row-gap: 20px;
  }
}

/* Mobile: Our Performance - Video card size & gap from flag marquee */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

  /* Reduce video card height on mobile */
  .our-facts .video {
    height: 220px !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-top: 30px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    border-width: 8px !important;
  }

  .our-facts .video-container {
    margin-top: 30px !important;
  }

  /* Gap between flag marquee and video card */
  .flag-marquee {
    margin-bottom: 30px !important;
  }

  /* Make the col containing the video full width on mobile */
  .our-facts .col-lg-6 {
    margin-top: 10px !important;
  }
}

/* Override inline height on performance video for mobile */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  #performance-video {
    height: 220px !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile: Voices of Success - Smaller cards */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .owl-testimonials {
    padding: 20px 0 !important;
  }

  .owl-testimonials .owl-stage-outer {
    padding: 20px 0 !important;
  }

  /* Disable the scale animation on mobile - show all cards same size */
  .owl-testimonials .owl-item {
    transform: scale(1) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }

  .owl-testimonials .owl-item.center {
    transform: scale(1) !important;
  }

  .testimonial-content {
    padding: 20px !important;
    margin: 5px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  .testimonial-content p {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin-bottom: 15px !important;
  }

  .author-info img {
    width: 45px !important;
    height: 45px !important;
    margin-right: 12px !important;
  }

  .author-text h4 {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 3px !important;
  }

  .author-text span {
    font-size: 12px !important;
  }

  .quote-icon {
    font-size: 24px !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile: Testimonials section height = card height, no extra space */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .testimonials.section {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: unset !important;
    padding-top: 40px !important;
    padding-bottom: 40px !important;
  }

  .owl-testimonials,
  .owl-testimonials .owl-stage-outer,
  .owl-testimonials .owl-stage,
  .owl-testimonials .owl-item,
  .owl-testimonials .item {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: unset !important;
  }

  .owl-testimonials .owl-stage-outer {
    padding: 10px 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }
}

/* Desktop: Voices of Success - Smaller section and cards */
.testimonials.section {
  padding: 60px 0 !important;
}

.testimonial-content {
  padding: 30px 25px !important;
}

.testimonial-content p {
  font-size: 15px !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.author-info img {
  width: 55px !important;
  height: 55px !important;
  min-width: 55px !important;
  min-height: 55px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.author-text h4 {
  font-size: 16px !important;
}

.author-text span {
  font-size: 13px !important;
}

.quote-icon {
  font-size: 28px !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

/* Fix: author photo always stays round and shaped */
.author-info {
  align-items: center !important;
}

/* Small screen specific photo fix */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .author-info img {
    width: 50px !important;
    height: 50px !important;
    min-width: 50px !important;
    min-height: 50px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1 !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
}

/* Testimonials: Section height = card content height (no extra space) */
.testimonials.section {
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: unset !important;
}

.owl-testimonials {
  height: auto !important;
}

.owl-testimonials .owl-stage-outer {
  padding: 30px 0 !important;
  /* just enough for the scale(1.1) shadow */
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.owl-testimonials .owl-stage,
.owl-testimonials .owl-item,
.owl-testimonials .item {
  height: auto !important;
}

/* Logo Text - Light Shine Effect */
.header-area .main-nav .logo,
.background-header .main-nav .logo {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      #ffffff 0%,
      #ffffff 35%,
      #d4af37 50%,
      #fff8dc 55%,
      #d4af37 60%,
      #ffffff 75%,
      #ffffff 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: logoShine 3s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes logoShine {
  0% {
    background-position: 200% center;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: -200% center;
  }
}

/* Mobile: Keep shine but no animation for performance */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

  .header-area .main-nav .logo,
  .background-header .main-nav .logo {
    animation: logoShine 4s linear infinite;
  }
}

/* Logo shine speed override */
.header-area .main-nav .logo,
.background-header .main-nav .logo {
  animation-duration: 6s !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {

  .header-area .main-nav .logo,
  .background-header .main-nav .logo {
    animation-duration: 8s !important;
  }
}

/* Logo shine - 8s desktop */
@media (min-width: 992px) {

  .header-area .main-nav .logo,
  .background-header .main-nav .logo {
    animation-duration: 8s !important;
  }
}