/* ==========================================================================
   Global Variables
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --primary-dark: #0a0a18;
    --primary-black: #1a1a2e;
    --accent: #00b4d8;
    --accent-dark: #5d2de6;
    --accent-glow: #00e5ff;
    --gold: #d4af37;
    --text-white: #f8f9fa;
    --text-gray: #b0b0b0;
    --shadow-dark: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    --shadow-accent: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.3);
    --background-pattern: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);

    /* Typography */
    --font-primary: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    --font-accent: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;

    /* Effects */
    --neon-glow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-glow), 0 0 16px var(--shadow-accent);
    --transition-base: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
    --transition-long: all 0.6s ease-in-out;
    --transition-slow: all 0.8s ease-in-out;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Base Styles
   ========================================================================== */
* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

body {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    line-height: 1.7;
}


#about,
.carousel-section,
.services-grid-section,
#courses,
#contact,
footer,
.mission-section,
.values-section,
.team-section,
.timeline-section,
.highblacks-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 0;
    overflow: hidden; 
}
/* ==========================================================================
   Typography
   ========================================================================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-white);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px var(--shadow-dark);
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
    margin: 0.75rem auto 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.text-gray {
    color: var(--text-gray);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary-black), rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.9));
    padding: 1rem 0;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px var(--shadow-dark);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1000;
}

.navbar-brand img {
    height: 50px;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    filter: brightness(1.2);
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link {
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0 1.25rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--accent);
    transition: width var(--transition-base);
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover::after,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link:focus {
    outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ================================
   Main HERO SLIDER
   ================================ */
.hero-slider {
    height: 100vh;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slide {
    height: 100vh;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.45), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.55)),
        url('/assets/img/hero.jpeg') center center/cover no-repeat;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
}


/* Typography */
.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.hero-title span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00b4d8 0%, #5d2de6 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    max-width: 780px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.15rem);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

/* Buttons */
.hero-buttons .btn {
    padding: 0.85rem 2.2rem;
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 2.5vw, 1.05rem);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    margin: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00b4d8, #5d2de6);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.3);
}
.btn-hero-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5d2de6, #00b4d8);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.4);
}

.btn-hero-outline {
    border: 2px solid #00b4d8;
    color: #fff;
    background: transparent;
}
.btn-hero-outline:hover {
    background: #00b4d8;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Carousel Indicators */
.carousel-indicators [data-bs-target] {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    border: none;
    margin: 0 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.carousel-indicators .active {
    background-color: #00b4d8;
}

/* Carousel Controls (Arrows) */
.carousel-control-prev,
.carousel-control-next {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.carousel-control-prev:hover,
.carousel-control-next:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.6);
}

.carousel-control-prev-icon,
.carousel-control-next-icon {
    background-size: 60% 60%;
    filter: invert(1) drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
}


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

/* Tablets (portrait & landscape) */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 3rem);
    }
    .hero-subtitle {
        max-width: 90%;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }
}

/* Mobile Devices */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .hero-slide {
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }
    .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 8vw, 2.4rem);
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }
    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    .hero-buttons .btn {
        padding: 0.7rem 1.8rem;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        margin: 0.4rem;
    }
    .carousel-control-prev,
    .carousel-control-next {
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
    }
    .carousel-control-prev-icon,
    .carousel-control-next-icon {
        background-size: 55% 55%;
    }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   Highblacks Section
   ========================================================================== */
.highblack-card {
    background: var(--primary-black);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.highblack-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px var(--shadow-accent);
}

.icon-wrapper {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.highblack-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.highblack-card p {
    color: var(--text-gray);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Section
   ========================================================================== */
#about {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary-black), var(--primary-dark));
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

#about::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--background-pattern);
    background-size: 30px 30px;
    opacity: 0.1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

#about .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}

#about .lead {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

#about .list-unstyled li {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-white);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: slideIn 0.5s ease-in-out forwards;
}

#about .list-unstyled li:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
#about .list-unstyled li:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
#about .list-unstyled li:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
#about .list-unstyled li:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.8s; }

@keyframes slideIn {
    0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-20px); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

.flip-card {
    perspective: 1200px;
    height: 340px;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.flip-card-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px var(--shadow-dark);
}

.flip-card:hover .flip-card-inner {
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.flip-card-front,
.flip-card-back {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--primary-black), rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.9));
    border-radius: 15px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-glow);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.flip-card-front {
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.flip-card-back {
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
    color: var(--text-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
}

.flip-card-back p {
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Carousel Section
   ========================================================================== */
.carousel-section {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.threejs-background {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.carousel {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--shadow-dark);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
#heroCarousel{
    max-width: 100%;
}

.carousel-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 500px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.carousel-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
    cursor: zoom-in;
}

.carousel-image.zoomed {
    cursor: zoom-out;
}

.carousel-caption.flip-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.9), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.95));
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    bottom: 20px;
    max-width: 80%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-glow);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.carousel-caption .flip-card-inner {
    height: 120px;
}

.carousel-caption .flip-card-front,
.carousel-caption .flip-card-back {
    padding: 1rem;
}

.carousel-caption h3,
.carousel-caption h4 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.carousel-caption p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
}

.carousel-control-prev,
.carousel-control-next {
    width: 5%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.carousel-control-prev:hover,
.carousel-control-next:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.carousel-control-prev-icon,
.carousel-control-next-icon {
    background-size: 50%;
    filter: brightness(2);
}

.carousel-indicators {
    bottom: -60px;
}

.carousel-indicators [data-bs-target] {
    background: var(--text-gray);
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.carousel-indicators .active {
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services Section
   ========================================================================== */
.services-grid-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.8), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.9));
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px var(--shadow-dark);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    position: relative;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px var(--shadow-accent);
    border-color: var(--accent-glow);
}

.service-card-img {
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.service-card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.service-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-card-content {
    padding: 1.75rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.service-card-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-card-content p {
    color: var(--text-gray);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Courses Section
   ========================================================================== */
#courses {
    background: var(--primary-black);
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-card {
    background: var(--primary-black);
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px var(--shadow-accent);
}

.course-img {
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.course-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.course-content {
    padding: 1.75rem;
}

.badge-premium {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--text-white);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Section
   ========================================================================== */
#contact {
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-info-card {
    background: var(--primary-black);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px var(--shadow-accent);
}

.contact-info-card i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.card.bg-dark {
    background: var(--primary-black) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px var(--shadow-dark);
}

.form-control.bg-primary-dark {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: var(--text-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.form-control:focus {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: var(--text-white);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--shadow-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
footer {
    background: var(--primary-black);
    padding: 60px 0 30px;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

footer h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

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

.social-icons a {
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-right: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.social-icons a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-links h5 {
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-links ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: var(--text-gray);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Adjustments
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }
    .carousel-image-wrapper {
        height: 400px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .service-card-img,
    .course-img,
    .carousel-image-wrapper {
        height: 350px;
    }
    .flip-card {
        height: 300px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
        min-height: 80vh;
        background-attachment: scroll;
    }
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .services-grid-section,
    #courses,
    #contact,
    #about,
    .carousel-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    .service-card-img,
    .course-img,
    .carousel-image-wrapper {
        height: 300px;
    }
    .service-card-content,
    .course-content {
        padding: 1.25rem;
    }
    .btn-premium,
    .btn-outline-premium {
        padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .flip-card {
        height: 280px;
    }
    .carousel-caption.flip-card {
        max-width: 90%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }
    .service-card-img,
    .course-img,
    .carousel-image-wrapper {
        height: 250px;
    }
    .service-card-content h4,
    .course-content h4,
    .carousel-caption h3,
    .carousel-caption h4 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    .service-card-content p,
    .course-content p,
    .carousel-caption p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    .btn-premium,
    .btn-outline-premium {
        padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    .flip-card {
        height: 260px;
    }
    .carousel-caption .flip-card-inner {
        height: 100px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Accessibility Enhancements
   ========================================================================== */
:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

.sr-only,
.visually-hidden {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    border: 0;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .hero-section::before,
    .hero-content h1,
    .flip-card-inner,
    .btn-premium,
    .btn-outline-premium,
    .service-card,
    .course-card,
    .highblack-card,
    .contact-info-card,
    #about .list-unstyled li,
    .carousel-image,
    .carousel-control-prev,
    .carousel-control-next,
    .carousel-indicators [data-bs-target] {
        animation: none;
        transition: none;
    }
}

/*about section start here*/
 
        body {
            font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
            background-color: var(--primary-dark);
            color: var(--text-white);
            overflow-x: hidden;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }
        
        h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
            font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }
        
        .navbar {
            background: rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.85);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
            padding: 1.2rem 0;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        }
        
        .navbar.scrolled {
            padding: 0.8rem 0;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        }
        
        .navbar-brand {
            font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--accent) !important;
            font-size: 2rem;
            text-shadow: var(--neon-glow);
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }
        
        .nav-link {
            color: var(--text-white) !important;
            font-weight: 500;
            margin: 0 0.8rem;
            position: relative;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .nav-link::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -8px;
            left: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
            transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            border-radius: 3px;
        }
        
        .nav-link:hover::after {
            width: 100%;
        }
        
        .nav-link:hover {
            text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
        }
        
      /* ================================
   ABOUT PAGE – HERO SECTION
   ================================ */
.about-hero {
    height: 60vh;
    background:
        /* Subtle ambient gradients */
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 20%, rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 80%, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.12) 0%, transparent 40%),
        /* Dark overlay gradient for contrast */
        linear-gradient(rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.45), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.55)),
        url('/assets/img/hero.jpeg') center center/cover no-repeat;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden; /* Prevents scroll bleed */
}

/* Decorative overlay pattern */
.about-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        url('data:image/svg+xml;base64,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'),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,180,216,0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.55;            /* Softer for readability */
    pointer-events: none;     /* Keeps content fully interactive */
}

/* Content wrapper */
.about-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 1.25rem;        /* Safe spacing on small screens */
    max-width: 900px;          /* Keeps text in a comfortable column */
}

/* Hero title */
.page-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--text-white) 0%,
        var(--accent) 40%,
        var(--accent-dark) 100%
    );
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    line-height: 1.15;
    text-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumb {
    background: transparent;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding: 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.breadcrumb-item a {
    color: var(--accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, text-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.breadcrumb-item a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-glow);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.5);
}

.breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: var(--text-gray);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
    color: var(--text-gray);
    padding: 0 0.4rem;
}

/* ================================
   RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS
   ================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-hero { height: 50vh; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .about-hero { height: 45vh; }
    .breadcrumb { font-size: 0.85rem; }
}

        
        /* Mission Section */
        .mission-section {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            padding: 100px 0;
        }
        
        .mission-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 30%, rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
            z-index: 0;
        }
        
        .mission-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        
        .section-title {
            position: relative;
            margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
            padding-bottom: 1.2rem;
            font-size: 2.8rem;
        }
        
        .section-title::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100px;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark), transparent);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }
        
        .section-title.center::after {
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
        }
        
        .mission-statement {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.7), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.9));
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 3rem;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .mission-statement::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%;
            left: -50%;
            width: 200%;
            height: 200%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
            transform: rotate(30deg);
            transition: all 0.8s ease;
            opacity: 0.3;
            z-index: 0;
        }
        
        .mission-text {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            line-height: 1.8;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        
        .mission-text::first-letter {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
            color: var(--accent);
            float: left;
            line-height: 1;
            margin-right: 0.5rem;
            margin-top: 0.3rem;
        }
        
        /* Values Section */
        .values-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary-black), var(--primary-dark));
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .value-card {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.7), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.9));
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
            height: 100%;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            text-align: center;
        }
        
        .value-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%;
            left: -50%;
            width: 200%;
            height: 200%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
            transform: rotate(30deg);
            transition: all 0.8s ease;
            opacity: 0;
        }
        
        .value-card:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }
        
        .value-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
            box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.25);
            border-color: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.2);
        }
        
        .value-icon {
            width: 90px;
            height: 90px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.8), rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.9));
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 2rem;
            position: relative;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
        }
        
        .value-card:hover .value-icon {
            transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
        }
        
        .value-icon::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: -3px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
            border-radius: 50%;
            z-index: -1;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
        }
        
        .value-card:hover .value-icon::after {
            opacity: 1;
        }
        
        .value-icon i {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: var(--accent);
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
        }
        
        .value-card:hover .value-icon i {
            color: white;
        }
        
        .value-title {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
        }
        
        .value-title::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -8px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 40px;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--accent);
            border-radius: 2px;
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
        }
        
        .value-card:hover .value-title::after {
            width: 80px;
        }
        
        /* Team Section */
        .team-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .team-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 25% 70%, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
            z-index: 0;
        }
        
        .team-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        
        .team-member {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }
        
       .team-img {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding: 3px; /* space for border */
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
}

.team-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: block;
}

        
        .team-img img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: all 0.6s ease;
        }
        
        .team-member:hover .team-img img {
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }
        
        .team-name {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }
        
        .team-role {
            color: var(--accent);
            font-weight: 500;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }
        
        .team-social {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 0.8rem;
        }
        
        .team-social a {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.8), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.9));
            border-radius: 50%;
            color: var(--text-white);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        }
        
        .team-social a:hover {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--accent-dark), var(--accent));
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.4);
        }
        
        /* Timeline Section */
        .timeline-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary-black), var(--primary-dark));
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .timeline {
            position: relative;
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        
        .timeline::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 6px;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
            top: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 50%;
            margin-left: -3px;
            border-radius: 10px;
        }
        
        .timeline-item {
            padding: 10px 40px;
            position: relative;
            width: 50%;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }
        
        .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
            left: 0;
        }
        
        .timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
            left: 50%;
        }
        
        .timeline-item::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 25px;
            height: 25px;
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
            border: 4px solid var(--primary-black);
            top: 20px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            z-index: 1;
        }
        
        .timeline-item:nth-child(odd)::after {
            right: -13px;
        }
        
        .timeline-item:nth-child(even)::after {
            left: -13px;
        }
        
        .timeline-content {
            padding: 20px 30px;
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.7), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.9));
            border-radius: 15px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }
        
        .timeline-content:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.25);
            border-color: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.2);
        }
        
        .timeline-year {
            font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
            color: var(--accent);
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }
        
        .timeline-title {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
        }
        
        /* CTA Section */
        .cta-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .cta-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: 
                radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 80% 50%, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
            z-index: 0;
        }
        
        .cta-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        
        .cta-title {
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text-white) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        }
        
        .cta-text {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--text-gray);
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
        }
        
        .btn-premium {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
            color: white;
            border: none;
            padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 600;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            z-index: 1;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.3);
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }
        
        .btn-premium::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-dark), var(--accent));
            transition: all 0.6s ease;
            z-index: -1;
        }
        
        .btn-premium:hover::before {
            left: 0;
        }
        
        .btn-premium:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 25px rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.4);
        }
        
        /* Footer */
        footer {
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary-black), var(--primary-dark));
            padding: 5rem 0 2rem;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        footer::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 1px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
        }
        
        .footer-links h5 {
            margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
            position: relative;
            padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
        }
        
        .footer-links h5::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 50px;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--accent);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }
        
        .footer-links ul {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
        }
        
        .footer-links li {
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }
        
        .footer-links a {
            color: var(--text-gray);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            display: inline-block;
        }
        
        .footer-links a:hover {
            color: var(--accent);
            padding-left: 8px;
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }
        
        .social-icons a {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 45px;
            height: 45px;
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.8), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.9));
            border-radius: 50%;
            margin-right: 0.8rem;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        }
        
        .social-icons a:hover {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--accent-dark), var(--accent));
            transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(5deg);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.4);
        }
        
        .social-icons i {
            color: var(--text-white);
            font-size: 1.3rem;
        }
        
        /* Responsive adjustments */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .page-title {
                font-size: 2.8rem;
            }
            
            .timeline::after {
                left: 31px;
            }
            
            .timeline-item {
                width: 100%;
                padding-left: 70px;
                padding-right: 25px;
            }
            
            .timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
                left: 0;
            }
            
            .timeline-item::after {
                left: 18px;
            }
            
            .timeline-item:nth-child(odd)::after {
                right: auto;
            }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .page-title {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
            }
            
            .section-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
            
            .mission-text {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
            }
            
            .cta-title {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
            }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .page-title {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }
            
            .section-title {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }
            
            .mission-statement {
                padding: 2rem;
            }
            
            .cta-title {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }
        }
        /* Services */

        h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
            font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }
        
        .navbar {
            background: rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.85);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
            padding: 1.2rem 0;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        }
        
        .navbar.scrolled {
            padding: 0.8rem 0;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        }
        
        .navbar-brand {
            font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--accent) !important;
            font-size: 2rem;
            text-shadow: var(--neon-glow);
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }
        
        .nav-link {
            color: var(--text-white) !important;
            font-weight: 500;
            margin: 0 0.8rem;
            position: relative;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .nav-link::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -8px;
            left: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
            transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            border-radius: 3px;
        }
        
        .nav-link:hover::after {
            width: 100%;
        }
        
        .nav-link:hover {
            text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
        }
        
/* ================================
   Services Hero Section
   ================================ */
.services-hero {
    height: 65vh; /* slightly taller for a luxurious feel */
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 20%, rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.10) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 80%, rgba(189, 189, 189, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
         linear-gradient(rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.45), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.55)),
        url('/assets/img/hero.jpeg') center center/cover no-repeat;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

/* Elegant gradient + subtle pattern overlay */
.services-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,180,216,0.06) 0%, rgba(93,45,230,0.05) 100%),
        url('data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI2MCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI2MCI+PHBhdGggZD0iTTMwIDMwTTAgMGEyOCwyOCAwIDEgMSA1NiwwYTI4LDI4IDAgMSAxIC01NiwwIiBzdHJva2U9InJnYmEoMCwgMTgwLCAyMTYsIDAuMDYpIiBzdHJva2Utd2lkdGg9IjEuNSIgZmlsbD0ibm9uZSIvPjwvc3ZnPg==');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.6;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ================================
   Hero Content
   ================================ */
.services-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.page-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--text-white) 0%,
        var(--accent) 35%,
        var(--accent-dark) 100%
    );
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    text-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* Optional subtitle for extra elegance */
.page-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* ================================
   Breadcrumb
   ================================ */
.breadcrumb {
    background: transparent;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.breadcrumb-item a {
    color: var(--accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, text-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.breadcrumb-item a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-glow);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.4);
}

.breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

.breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    content: "›";
    padding: 0 0.25rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* Responsive fixes */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .services-hero {
        height: 50vh;
    }
    .page-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .services-hero {
        height: 45vh;
    }
    .page-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

        /* Services Intro Section */
        .services-intro {
            padding: 100px 0;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .services-intro::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 30%, rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
            z-index: 0;
        }
        
        .intro-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        
        .section-title {
            position: relative;
            margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
            padding-bottom: 1.2rem;
            font-size: 2.8rem;
        }
        
        .section-title::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100px;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark), transparent);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }
        
        .section-title.center::after {
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
        }
        
        .intro-text {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--text-gray);
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
        }
        
        /* Services Grid Section */
        .services-grid-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary-black), var(--primary-dark));
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .service-category {
            margin-bottom: 80px;
        }
        
        .category-title {
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
            padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }
        
        .category-title::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 60px;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
            border-radius: 2px;
        }
        
        .service-card {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.7), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.9));
            border-radius: 20px;
            overflow: hidden;
            height: 100%;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
            transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .service-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.25);
            border-color: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.2);
        }
        
        .service-card-img {
            height: 220px;
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .service-card-img::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 40%;
            background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--primary-black), transparent);
        }
        
        .service-card img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
        }
        
        .service-card:hover img {
            transform: scale(1.15);
        }
        
        .service-card-content {
            padding: 2rem;
        }
        
        .service-card h3 {
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
        }
        
        .service-card h3::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -8px;
            left: 0;
            width: 40px;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--accent);
            border-radius: 2px;
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
        }
        
        .service-card:hover h3::after {
            width: 80px;
        }
        
        .service-features {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
            margin: 1.5rem 0;
        }
        
        .service-features li {
            margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
            padding-left: 1.8rem;
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .service-features li::before {
            content: '✓';
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            color: var(--accent);
            font-weight: bold;
        }
        
        .service-cta {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            color: var(--accent);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .service-cta:hover {
            color: var(--accent-glow);
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }
        
        .service-cta i {
            margin-left: 0.5rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .service-cta:hover i {
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }
        
        /* Process Section */
        .process-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .process-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 25% 70%, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
            z-index: 0;
        }
        
        .process-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        
        .process-steps {
            position: relative;
            padding: 40px 0;
        }
        
        .process-connector {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 4px;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
            border-radius: 2px;
        }
        
        .process-step {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 60px;
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .process-step:last-child {
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }
        
        .process-step:nth-child(odd) {
            flex-direction: row;
        }
        
        .process-step:nth-child(even) {
            flex-direction: row-reverse;
        }
        
        .step-number {
            width: 70px;
            height: 70px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: white;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.3);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        
        .step-content {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.7), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.9));
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 2rem;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            margin: 0 2rem;
            flex: 1;
        }
        
        .step-title {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        
        /* Industries Section */
        .industries-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary-black), var(--primary-dark));
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .industry-tabs {
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        }
        
        .industry-tab {
            padding: 1rem 2rem;
            background: transparent;
            border: none;
            color: var(--text-gray);
            font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 600;
            position: relative;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .industry-tab::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -1px;
            left: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .industry-tab.active, .industry-tab:hover {
            color: var(--text-white);
        }
        
        .industry-tab.active::after, .industry-tab:hover::after {
            width: 100%;
        }
        
        .industry-content {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.7), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.9));
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 3rem;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        }
        
        .industry-detail {
            display: none;
        }
        
        .industry-detail.active {
            display: block;
        }
        
        .industry-applications {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
            margin: 1.5rem 0;
        }
        
        .industry-applications li {
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            padding-left: 2rem;
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .industry-applications li::before {
            content: '→';
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            color: var(--accent);
            font-weight: bold;
        }

         .industry-stats {
        margin-top: 2rem;
        padding: 1.5rem;
        background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.05);
        border-radius: 15px;
        border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
    }
    
    .industry-stats h4 {
        color: var(--accent);
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .stat-box {
        text-align: center;
        padding: 1rem;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
        border-radius: 10px;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }
    
    .stat-box:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
        background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.1);
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
        font-size: 2rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--accent);
        line-height: 1;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        color: var(--text-gray);
    }
    
    .industry-detail h4 {
        color: var(--accent);
        margin-top: 1.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
        
        /* CTA Section */
        .cta-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .cta-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: 
                radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 80% 50%, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
            z-index: 0;
        }
        
        .cta-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        
        .cta-title {
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text-white) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        }
        
        .cta-text {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--text-gray);
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
        }
        
        .btn-premium {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
            color: white;
            border: none;
            padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 600;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            z-index: 1;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(93, 45, 230, 极地 0.3);
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }
        
        .btn-premium::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-dark), var(--accent));
            transition: all 0.6s ease;
            z-index: -1;
        }
        
        .btn-premium:hover::before {
            left: 0;
        }
        
        .btn-premium:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 25px rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.4);
        }
        
        /* Footer */
        footer {
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary-black), var(--primary-dark));
            padding: 5rem 0 2rem;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        footer::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 1px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
        }
        
        .footer-links h5 {
            margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
            position: relative;
            padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
        }
        
        .footer-links h5::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 极地 50px;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--accent);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }
        
        .footer-links ul {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
        }
        
        .footer-links li {
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }
        
        .footer-links a {
            color: var(--text-gray);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            display: inline-block;
        }
        
        .footer-links a:hover {
            color: var(--accent);
            padding-left: 8px;
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }
        
        .social-icons a {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 45px;
            height: 45px;
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.8), rgba(10, 10, 24, 极地 0.9));
            border-radius: 50%;
            margin-right: 0.8rem;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            box-shadow: 极地 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        }
        
        .social-icons a:hover {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--accent-dark), var(--accent));
            transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(5deg);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.4);
        }
        
        .social-icons i {
            color: var(--text-white);
            font-size: 1.3rem;
        }
        
        /* Responsive adjustments */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .page-title {
                font-size: 2.8rem;
            }
            
            .process-step {
                flex-direction: column !important;
                text-align: center;
            }
            
            .step-content {
                margin: 2rem 极地 0 0;
                width: 100%;
            }
            
            .process-connector {
                left: 50px;
            }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .page-title {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
            }
            
            .section-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
            
            .industry-tabs {
                overflow-x: auto;
                white-space: nowrap;
                flex-wrap: nowrap;
            }
            
            .industry-content {
                padding: 2rem;
            }
            
            .cta-title {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
            }
        }
        
    @media (max-width: 576px) {
    .page-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .process-connector {
        display: none;
    }

    .cta-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

   /* Contact us */
          
        
        h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
            font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }
        
        .navbar {
            background: rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.85);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
            padding: 1.2rem 0;
            transition: all 极地 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        }
        
        .navbar.scrolled {
            padding: 0.8rem 0;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        }
        
        .navbar-brand {
            font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--accent) !important;
            font-size: 2rem;
            text-shadow: var(--neon-glow);
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }
        
        .nav-link {
            color: var(--text-white) !important;
            font-weight: 500;
            margin: 0 0.8rem;
            position: relative;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
      .极地 .nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -8px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
    transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    border-radius: 3px; 
}

        .nav-link:hover::after {
            width: 100%;
        }
        
        .nav-link:hover {
            text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
        }
        
        /* =========================================
   Contact Hero Section
   ========================================= */
.contact-hero {
    height: 60vh; 
    background:
        /* Soft radial accents for depth */
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 20%, rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 80%, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.15) 0%, transparent 40%),
        /* Gentle dark overlay for text clarity */
        linear-gradient(rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.55), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.75)),
        /* Hero image */
        url('/assets/img/hero.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

/* Subtle pattern + linear accent overlay */
.contact-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        url('data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI2MCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI2MCI+PHBhdGggZD0iTTMwIDMwTTAgMGEyOCwyOCAwIDEgMSA1NiwwYTI4LDI4IDAgMSAxIC01NiwwIiBzdHJva2U9InJnYmEoMCwgMTgwLCAyMTYsIDAuMDUpIiBzdHJva2Utd2lkdGg9IjEuNSIgZmlsbD0ibm9uZSIvPjwvc3ZnPg==')
            center/60px repeat,
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,180,216,0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0.55;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* =============================
   Content Wrapper
   ============================= */
.contact-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    color: #fff;
    max-width: 900px;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out forwards;
}

/* Page Title */
.page-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #ffffff 0%,
        var(--accent) 35%,
        var(--accent-dark) 100%
    );
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    text-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

/* Optional subtitle for a softer intro */
.page-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* =============================
   Breadcrumb Navigation
   ============================= */
.breadcrumb {
    background: transparent;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.breadcrumb-item a {
    color: var(--accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, text-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.breadcrumb-item a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-glow);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.4);
}

.breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
    content: "›";
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    padding: 0 0.25rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* Fade-in Animation */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact-hero { height: 45vh; }
    .page-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 3rem); }
    .breadcrumb { font-size: 0.9rem; }
}

        /* Contact Intro Section */
        .contact-intro {
            padding: 80px 0;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .contact-intro::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 30%, rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
            z-index: 0;
        }
        
        .intro-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        
        .section-title {
            position: relative;
            margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
            padding-bottom: 1.2rem;
            font-size: 2.8rem;
        }
        
        .section-title::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100px;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark), transparent);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }
        
        .section-title.center::after {
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
        }
        
        .intro-text {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--text-gray);
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
        }
        
        /* Contact Methods Section */
        .contact-methods {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary-black), var(--primary-dark));
        }
        
        .contact-card {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.7), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.9));
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
            height: 100%;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
            transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .contact-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%;
            left: -50%;
            width: 200%;
            height: 200%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
            transform: rotate(30deg);
            transition: all 0.8s ease;
            opacity: 0;
        }
        
        .contact-card:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }
        
        .contact-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.25);
            border-color: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.2);
        }
        
        .contact-icon {
            width: 90px;
            height: 90px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.8), rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.9));
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
            position: relative;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
        }
        
        .contact-card:hover .contact-icon {
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }
        
        .contact-icon::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: -3px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
            border-radius: 50%;
            z-index: -1;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
        }
        
        .contact-card:hover .contact-icon::after {
            opacity: 1;
        }
        
        .contact-icon i {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: var(--accent);
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
        }
        
        .contact-card:hover .contact-icon i {
            color: white;
        }
        
        .contact-title {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
        }
        
        .contact-title::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -8px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 40px;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--accent);
            border-radius: 2px;
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
        }
        
        .contact-card:hover .contact-title::after {
            width: 80px;
        }
        
        .contact-details {
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }
        
        .contact-details p {
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }
        
        .contact-link {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            color: var(--accent);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .contact-link:hover {
            color: var(--accent-glow);
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }
        
        .contact-link i {
            margin-left: 0.5rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .contact-link:hover i {
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }
        
        /* Contact Form Section */
        .contact-form-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .contact-form-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 25% 70%, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
            z-index: 0;
        }
        
        .form-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        
        .form-container {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.7), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.9));
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 3rem;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        }
        
        .form-title {
            font-size: 2rem;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            text-align: center;
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        
        .form-floating {
            position: relative;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }
        
        .form-control {
            background: rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.6);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            color: var(--text-white);
            padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
            border-radius: 10px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .form-control:focus {
            background: rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.8);
            border-color: var(--accent);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.25rem rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.25);
            color: var(--text-white);
        }
        
        .form-control::placeholder {
            color: var(--text-gray);
        }
        
        .form-floating label {
            color: var(--text-gray);
            padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
        }
        
        .form-floating>.form-control:focus~label,
        .form-floating>.form-control:not(:placeholder-shown)~label,
        .form-floating>.form-select~label {
            color: var(--accent);
            transform: scale(0.85) translateY(-0.9rem) translateX(0.15rem);
            background: var(--primary-dark);
            padding: 0 0.5rem;
            width: auto;
            height: auto;
        }
        
        textarea.form-control {
            min-height: 150px;
            resize: vertical;
        }
        
        .btn-premium {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
            color: white;
            border: none;
            padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 600;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            z-index: 1;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.3);
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            width: 100%;
            margin-top: 1rem;
        }
        
        .btn-premium::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-dark), var(--accent));
            transition: all 0.6s ease;
            z-index: -1;
        }
        
        .btn-premium:hover::before {
            left: 0;
        }
        
        .btn-premium:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 25px rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.4);
        }
        
        /* Map Section */
        .map-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary-black), var(--primary-dark));
        }
        
        .map-container {
            border-radius: 20px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            height: 450px;
        }
        
        .map-placeholder {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.7), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.9));
            height: 100%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-direction: column;
            color: var(--text-gray);
        }
        
        .map-placeholder i {
            font-size: 3rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        
        /* FAQ Section */
        .faq-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .faq-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 30%, rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
            z-index: 0;
        }
        
        .faq-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        
        .accordion-item {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.7), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.9));
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            border-radius: 10px;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .accordion-button {
            background: transparent;
            color: var(--text-white);
            font-weight: 600;
            padding: 1.5rem;
            box-shadow: none;
        }
        
        .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
            background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.1);
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        
        .accordion-button::after {
            filter: invert(1);
        }
        
        .accordion-body {
            background: rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.5);
            color: var(--text-gray);
            padding: 1.5rem;
        }
        
        /* CTA Section */
        .cta-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .cta-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: 
                radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 80% 50%, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
            z-index: 0;
        }
        
        .cta-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        
        .cta-title {
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text-white) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        }
        
        .cta-text {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--text-gray);
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
        }
        
        /* Footer */
        footer {
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary-black), var(--primary-dark));
            padding: 5rem 0 2rem;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        footer::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 1px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
        }
        
        .footer-links h5 {
            margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
            position: relative;
            padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
        }
        
        .footer-links h5::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 50px;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--accent);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }
        
        .footer-links ul {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
        }
        
        .footer-links li {
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }
        
        .footer-links a {
            color: var(--text-gray);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            display: inline-block;
        }
        
        .footer-links a:hover {
            color: var(--accent);
            padding-left: 8px;
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }
        
        .social-icons a {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 45px;
            height: 45px;
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.8), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.9));
            border-radius: 50%;
            margin-right: 0.8rem;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        }
        
        .social-icons a:hover {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--accent-dark), var(--accent));
            transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(5deg);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.4);
        }
        
        .social-icons i {
            color: var(--text-white);
            font-size: 1.3rem;
        }
        
        /* Responsive adjustments */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .page-title {
                font-size: 2.8rem;
            }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .page-title {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
            }
            
            .section-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
            
            .form-container {
                padding: 2rem;
            }
            
            .cta-title {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
            }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .page-title {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }
            
            .section-title {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }
            
            .contact-card {
                padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
            }
            
            .cta-title {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }
        }
            /* courses */
               :root {
            --primary-dark: #0a0a18;
            --primary-black: #1a1a2e;
            --accent: #00b4d8;
            --accent-dark: #5D2DE6;
            --accent-glow: #00e5ff;
            --gold: #d4af37;
            --platinum: #e5e4e2;
            --text-white: #ffffff;
            --text-gray: #b0b0b0;
            --neon-glow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.7),
                         0 0 20px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.5),
                         0 0 30px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.3);
        }
       
        
        h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
            font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }
        
        .navbar {
            background: rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.85);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
            padding: 1.2rem 0;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        }
        
        .navbar.scrolled {
            padding: 0.8rem 0;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        }
        
        .navbar-brand {
            font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--accent) !important;
            font-size: 2rem;
            text-shadow: var(--neon-glow);
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }
        
        .nav-link {
            color: var(--text-white) !important;
            font-weight: 500;
            margin: 0 0.8rem;
            position: relative;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .nav-link::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -8px;
            left: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
            transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            border-radius: 3px;
        }
        
        .nav-link:hover::after {
            width: 100%;
        }
        
        .nav-link:hover {
            text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
        }
        
        /* ================================
   Courses Hero Section - Premium
   ================================ */
.courses-hero {
    height: 60vh;
    background:
        /* Soft radial glow accents */
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 20%, rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 80%, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.18) 0%, transparent 40%),
        /* Dark overlay to ensure text contrast */
        linear-gradient(rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.65), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.75)),
        /* Hero background image */
        url('/assets/img/hero.jpeg') no-repeat center center/cover;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Decorative pattern overlay */
.courses-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        url('data:image/svg+xml;base64,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')
            center/60px repeat,
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,180,216,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0.6;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Content wrapper */
.courses-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    color: #fff;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out forwards;
}

/* Hero Title */
.page-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--accent) 40%, var(--accent-dark) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    text-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumb {
    background: transparent;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.breadcrumb-item a {
    color: var(--accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.breadcrumb-item a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-glow);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.5);
}

.breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Smooth fade-in motion */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Responsive tweaks */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .courses-hero { height: 50vh; }
    .page-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 3rem); }
    .breadcrumb { font-size: 0.9rem; }
}

        /* Courses Intro Section */
        .courses-intro {
            padding: 100px 0;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .courses-intro::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 30%, rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
            z-index: 0;
        }
        
        .intro-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        
        .section-title {
            position: relative;
            margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
            padding-bottom: 1.2rem;
            font-size: 2.8rem;
        }
        
        .section-title::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100px;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark), transparent);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }
        
        .section-title.center::after {
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
        }
        
        .intro-text {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--text-gray);
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
        }
        
        /* Features Section */
        .features-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary-black), var(--primary-dark));
        }
        
        .feature-card {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.7), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.9));
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
            height: 100%;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
            transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .feature-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%;
            left: -50%;
            width: 200%;
            height: 200%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
            transform: rotate(30deg);
            transition: all 0.8s ease;
            opacity: 0;
        }
        
        .feature-card:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }
        
        .feature-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.25);
            border-color: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.2);
        }
        
        .feature-icon {
            width: 90px;
            height: 90px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.8), rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.9));
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
            position: relative;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
        }
        
        .feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }
        
        .feature-icon::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: -3px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
            border-radius: 50%;
            z-index: -1;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
        }
        
        .feature-card:hover .feature-icon::after {
            opacity: 1;
        }
        
        .feature-icon i {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: var(--accent);
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
        }
        
        .feature-card:hover .feature-icon i {
            color: white;
        }
        
        .feature-title {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
        }
        
        .feature-title::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -8px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 40px;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--accent);
            border-radius: 2px;
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
        }
        
        .feature-card:hover .feature-title::after {
            width: 80px;
        }
        
        /* Courses Grid Section */
        .courses-grid-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .courses-grid-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 25% 70%, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
            z-index: 0;
        }
        
        .courses-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        
        .course-category {
            margin-bottom: 80px;
        }
        
        .category-title {
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
            padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }
        
        .category-title::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 60px;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
            border-radius: 2px;
        }
        
        .course-card {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.7), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.9));
            border-radius: 20px;
            overflow: hidden;
            height: 100%;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
            transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .course-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.25);
            border-color: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.2);
        }
        
        .course-img {
            height: 220px;
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .course-img::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 40%;
            background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--primary-black), transparent);
        }
        
        .course-img img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
        }
        
        .course-card:hover .course-img img {
            transform: scale(1.15);
        }
        
        .course-content {
            padding: 2rem;
        }
        
        .course-level {
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
            border-radius: 30px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }
        
        .level-beginner {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00b4d8, #0077b6);
            color: white;
        }
        
        .level-intermediate {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5D2DE6, #3a0ca3);
            color: white;
        }
        
        .level-advanced {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #b8860b);
            color: white;
        }
        
        .course-title {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            min-height: 70px;
        }
        
        .course-info {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--text-gray);
        }
        
        .course-info-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
        }
        
        .course-info-item i {
            margin-right: 0.5rem;
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        
        .course-features {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
            margin: 1.5rem 0;
        }
        
        .course-features li {
            margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
            padding-left: 1.8rem;
            position: relative;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }
        
        .course-features li::before {
            content: '✓';
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            color: var(--accent);
            font-weight: bold;
        }
        
        .course-price {
            font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--accent);
            margin: 1.5rem 0;
        }
        
        .course-price small {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--text-gray);
            font-weight: 400;
        }
        
        .btn-enroll {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
            color: white;
            border: none;
            padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 600;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            z-index: 1;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.3);
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            width: 100%;
            margin-top: 1rem;
        }
        
        .btn-enroll::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-dark), var(--accent));
            transition: all 0.6s ease;
            z-index: -1;
        }
        
        .btn-enroll:hover::before {
            left: 0;
        }
        
        .btn-enroll:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.4);
        }
        
        .btn-outline-details {
            background: transparent;
            color: var(--accent);
            border: 2px solid var(--accent);
            padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 600;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            z-index: 1;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            width: 100%;
        }
        
        .btn-outline-details:hover {
            color: white;
        }
        
        .btn-outline-details::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 100%;
            background: var(--accent);
            transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            z-index: -1;
        }
        
        .btn-outline-details:hover::before {
            width: 100%;
        }
        
        .btn-outline-details:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.3);
        }
        
        /* Learning Path Section */
        .learning-path-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary-black), var(--primary-dark));
        }
        
        .path-container {
            position: relative;
            padding: 40px 0;
        }
        
        .path-connector {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 4px;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
            border-radius: 2px;
        }
        
        .path-step {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 60px;
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .path-step:last-child {
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }
        
        .path-step:nth-child(odd) {
            flex-direction: row;
        }
        
        .path-step:nth-child(even) {
            flex-direction: row-reverse;
        }
        
        .step-number {
            width: 70px;
            height: 70px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: white;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.3);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        
        .step-content {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.7), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.9));
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 2rem;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            margin: 0 2rem;
            flex: 1;
        }
        
        .step-title {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        
        /* Testimonials Section */
        .testimonials-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .testimonials-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 30%, rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
            z-index: 0;
        }
        
        .testimonials-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        
        .testimonial-card {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.7), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.9));
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 2.5rem;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            height: 100%;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .testimonial-card::before {
            content: '"';
            position: absolute;
            top: 20px;
            left: 20px;
            font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
            font-size: 5rem;
            color: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.1);
            line-height: 1;
        }
        
        .testimonial-text {
            font-style: italic;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        
        .testimonial-author {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
        }
        
        .author-img {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            overflow: hidden;
            margin-right: 1rem;
            border: 2px solid var(--accent);
        }
        
        .author-img img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
        }
        
        .author-info h4 {
            margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }
        
        .author-info p {
            color: var(--accent);
            margin-bottom: 0;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }
        
        .rating {
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-top: 0.5rem;
        }
        
        /* Instructors Section */
        .instructors-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary-black), var(--primary-dark));
        }
        
        .instructor-card {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }
        
        .instructor-img {
            width: 200px;
            height: 200px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
            border: 3px solid transparent;
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark)) border-box;
            -webkit-mask: 
                linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) padding-box, 
                linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
            -webkit-mask-composite: destination-out;
            mask-composite: exclude;
        }
        
        .instructor-img img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: all 0.6s ease;
        }
        
        .instructor-card:hover .instructor-img img {
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }
        
        .instructor-name {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }
        
        .instructor-role {
            color: var(--accent);
            font-weight: 500;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }
        
        .instructor-social {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 0.8rem;
        }
        
        .instructor-social a {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.8), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.9));
            border-radius: 50%;
            color: var(--text-white);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        }
        
        .instructor-social a:hover {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--accent-dark), var(--accent));
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.4);
        }
        
        /* Certification Section */
        .certification-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .certification-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 25% 70%, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
            z-index: 0;
        }
        
        .certification-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        
        .certificate-card {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.7), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.9));
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 3rem;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            text-align: center;
        }
        
        .certificate-icon {
            font-size: 4rem;
            color: var(--accent);
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }
        
        .certificate-features {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
            margin: 2rem 0;
            text-align: left;
        }
        
        .certificate-features li {
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            padding-left: 2rem;
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .certificate-features li::before {
            content: '✓';
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            color: var(--accent);
            font-weight: bold;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
        }
        
        /* CTA Section */
        .cta-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .cta-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: 
                radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 80% 50%, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
            z-index: 0;
        }
        
        .cta-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        
        .cta-title {
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text-white) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        }
        
        .cta-text {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--text-gray);
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
        }
        
        .btn-premium {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
            color: white;
            border: none;
            padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 600;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            z-index: 1;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.3);
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }
        
        .btn-premium::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-dark), var(--accent));
            transition: all 0.6s ease;
            z-index: -1;
        }
        
        .btn-premium:hover::before {
            left: 0;
        }
        
        .btn-premium:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 25px rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.4);
        }
        
        /* Footer */
        footer {
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary-black), var(--primary-dark));
            padding: 5rem 0 2rem;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        footer::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 1px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
        }
        
        .footer-links h5 {
            margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
            position: relative;
            padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
        }
        
        .footer-links h5::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 50px;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--accent);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }
        
        .footer-links ul {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
        }
        
        .footer-links li {
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }
        
        .footer-links a {
            color: var(--text-gray);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            display: inline-block;
        }
        
        .footer-links a:hover {
            color: var(--accent);
            padding-left: 8px;
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }
        
        .social-icons a {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 45px;
            height: 45px;
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.8), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.9));
            border-radius: 50%;
            margin-right: 0.8rem;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        }
        
        .social-icons a:hover {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--accent-dark), var(--accent));
            transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(5deg);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.4);
        }
        
        .social-icons i {
            color: var(--text-white);
            font-size: 1.3rem;
        }
        
        /* Responsive adjustments */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .page-title {
                font-size: 2.8rem;
            }
            
            .path-step {
                flex-direction: column !important;
                text-align: center;
            }
            
            .step-content {
                margin: 2rem 0 0;
                width: 100%;
            }
            
            .path-connector {
                left: 50px;
            }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .page-title {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
            }
            
            .section-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
            
            .cta-title {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
            }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .page-title {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }
            
            .section-title {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }
            
            .path-connector {
                display: none;
            }
            
            .cta-title {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }
            
            .course-content {
                padding: 1.5rem;
            }
        }
/*achievements*/
        .achievements-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .achievements-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: 
                radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.1) 0%, transparent 60%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
            z-index: 0;
        }
        
        .achievements-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        
        .section-title {
            position: relative;
            margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
            padding-bottom: 1.2rem;
            font-size: 2.8rem;
        }
        
        .section-title::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100px;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark), transparent);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }
        
        .section-title.center::after {
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
        }
        
        .section-subtitle {
            color: var(--text-gray);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            max-width: 700px;
            margin: 0 auto 5rem;
            text-align: center;
        }
        
        .achievement-card {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.7), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.9));
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
            height: 100%;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
            transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .achievement-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%;
            left: -50%;
            width: 200%;
            height: 200%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
            transform: rotate(30deg);
            transition: all 0.8s ease;
            opacity: 0;
        }
        
        .achievement-card:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }
        
        .achievement-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.25);
            border-color: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.2);
        }
        
        .achievement-icon {
            width: 90px;
            height: 90px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.8), rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.9));
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
            position: relative;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
        }
        
        .achievement-card:hover .achievement-icon {
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }
        
        .achievement-icon::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: -3px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
            border-radius: 50%;
            z-index: -1;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.5);
        }
        
        .achievement-card:hover .achievement-icon::after {
            opacity: 1;
        }
        
        .achievement-icon i {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: var(--accent);
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
        }
        
        .achievement-card:hover .achievement-icon i {
            color: white;
        }
        
        .achievement-title {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
        }
        
        .achievement-title::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -8px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 40px;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--accent);
            border-radius: 2px;
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
        }
        
        .achievement-card:hover .achievement-title::after {
            width: 80px;
        }
        
        .award-badge {
            display: inline-block;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #b8860b);
            color: white;
            padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
            border-radius: 30px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
        }
        
        .tech-list {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
            margin: 1.5rem 0;
        }
        
        .tech-list li {
            margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
            padding-left: 1.8rem;
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .tech-list li::before {
            content: '▸';
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            color: var(--accent);
            font-weight: bold;
        }
        
        .accreditation-badge {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.1);
            color: var(--accent);
            padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
            border-radius: 30px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-top: 1rem;
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.3);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .accreditation-badge:hover {
            background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.2);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }
        
        .accreditation-badge i {
            margin-right: 0.5rem;
        }
        
        .stats-container {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.7), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.9));
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 3rem;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            margin: 5rem auto;
            max-width: 1000px;
        }
        
        .stat-item {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 1.5rem;
        }
        
        .stat-number {
            font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--accent);
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        }
        
        .stat-label {
            color: var(--text-gray);
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 500;
        }
        
        .cta-container {
            text-align: center;
            margin-top: 5rem;
            padding: 3rem;
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.7), rgba(10, 10, 24, 0.9));
            border-radius: 20px;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        }
        
        .btn-premium {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
            color: white;
            border: none;
            padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 600;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            z-index: 1;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.3);
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }
        
        .btn-premium::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-dark), var(--accent));
            transition: all 0.6s ease;
            z-index: -1;
        }
        
        .btn-premium:hover::before {
            left: 0;
        }
        
        .btn-premium:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 25px rgba(93, 45, 230, 0.4);
        }
        
        /* Particle animation background */
        .particles-container {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            z-index: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .particle {
            position: absolute;
            background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.3);
            border-radius: 50%;
            animation: float-particle 15s infinite linear;
        }
        
        @keyframes float-particle {
            0% {
                transform: translateY(0) translateX(0);
                opacity: 0;
            }
            10% {
                opacity: 1;
            }
            90% {
                opacity: 1;
            }
            100% {
                transform: translateY(-100vh) translateX(100px);
                opacity: 0;
            }
        }
        
        /* Responsive adjustments */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .section-title {
                font-size: 2.4rem;
            }
            
            .stats-container {
                padding: 2rem;
            }
            
            .stat-number {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .section-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
            
            .achievement-card {
                padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
            }
            
            .section-subtitle {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
                margin-bottom: 3rem;
            }
            
            .cta-container {
                padding: 2rem;
            }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .section-title {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }
            
            .achievement-icon {
                width: 70px;
                height: 70px;
            }
            
            .achievement-icon i {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
            
            .stats-container {
                padding: 1.5rem;
            }
            
            .stat-item {
                padding: 1rem;
            }
            
            .stat-number {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }
        }
        /*Our partner*/
        .partners-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
  z-index: 1;
}
#partners-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  z-index: 0;
}
.partner-logo {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 15px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.partner-logo img {
  max-height: 80px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.partner-logo:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}





/*Testimonial Section Style*/
.author-avatar {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: var(--accent, #00b4d8);
    margin-right: 15px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.author-avatar.male { color: #1a6fc4 }   
.author-avatar.female { color: #ff80ab; } 
.author-avatar:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

/* ================================
   Premium CTA Button
   ================================ */
.btn-premium {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-dark) 100%);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.btn-premium:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-dark) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    color: #fff;
}

.btn-premium:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.3);
}

#about,
#programmes,
#courses {
    overflow: hidden;
}