@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:ital,wght@0,100;0,200;0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;0,900;1,100;1,200;1,300;1,400;1,500;1,600;1,700;1,800;1,900&display=swap');
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=SN+Pro:ital,wght@0,200..900;1,200..900&display=swap');




/* 1. Global Reset */
* {
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-style: normal;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
}

/* DO NOT TOUCH html, body */
html,
body {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: hidden;

}

/* Only hide horizontal overflow */
.page-wrapper {
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

.site-content {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    /* SAFE */
}

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

a {
    text-decoration: none;
}



li {
    list-style: none;
}


/* Top Header */
.top-header {
    background: #044F91;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 6px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    text-align: center;
}

.top-header marquee {
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Top Header Exit*/


/* Navbar-Start */
:root {
    --star-blue: #176CB1;
    --star-dark: #001f3f;
    --star-accent: #00d4ff;
    --star-silver: #e0e0e0;
    --nav-bg: #ffffff;
}

/* ===== NAVBAR CORE ===== */
.navbar {
    background: var(--nav-bg);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    padding: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 999;
    /* fallback */
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
}

/* Fixed style on scroll */
.navbar.fixed {
    position: fixed;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    animation: slideDown 0.3s ease-in-out;
}


.fixed-navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 9999;
    background: #fff;
}

/* ===== SIDE DESIGN HOVER EFFECT (DESKTOP) ===== */
.side-style-nav .nav-item {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 15px;

}

.side-style-nav .nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 8px 12px !important;
    color: var(--star-dark) !important;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 50px;
    /* Circular side design */
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    width: 45px;
    /* Initial icon-only width */
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.side-style-nav .nav-link i {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    min-width: 22px;
}

.side-style-nav .link-text {
    opacity: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-left: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

/* The Hover Selection Effect */
.side-style-nav .nav-item:hover .nav-link {
    width: auto;
    /* Expands to show text */
    background: var(--star-blue);
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(23, 108, 177, 0.3);
}

.side-style-nav .nav-item:hover .link-text {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ===== DROPDOWN PANE (DESKTOP) ===== */
.custom-dropdown .dropdown-pane {
    position: absolute;
    top: 110%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
    background: #fff;
    min-width: 220px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: 0.3s;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--star-blue);
    z-index: 1000;
}

.custom-dropdown:hover .dropdown-pane {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-pane a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    color: #333;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: 0.2s;
}

.dropdown-pane a:hover {
    background: #f0f7ff;
    color: var(--star-blue);
    padding-left: 20px;
}

/* ===== LOGIN BUTTON ===== */
.btn-login {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--star-blue), #004a8b);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 10px 25px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: none;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.btn-login:hover {
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(23, 108, 177, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}



.btn-support {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--star-blue), #004a8b);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 10px 25px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: none;
    transition: 0.3s;
    margin-right: 12px;
    /* ✅ right-side gap */
}

.btn-login:support {
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(23, 108, 177, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* ===== STYLISH OFFCANVAS ===== */
.stylish-offcanvas {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #001f3f 0%, #000c1a 100%);
    color: white;
    width: auto !important;
    /* Slightly smaller to avoid overflow */
    max-width: 90%;
    height: 100vh;
    /* Full viewport height */
    overflow-y: auto;
    /* Scroll if content overflows */
    border-right: 2px solid var(--star-blue);
    padding: 15px 10px;
}

.stylish-offcanvas .offcanvas-header {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    flex-grow: 1;
    padding: 10px 15px;
}

/* Mobile Nav Links */
.mobile-nav-list .nav-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 12px 10px !important;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.mobile-nav-list .nav-link:hover {
    background: rgba(23, 108, 177, 0.2);
    color: var(--star-accent) !important;
}

/* Dropdown Toggle Icon (+ / -) */
.offcanvas-header {
    padding: 10px 12px;
}

/* Remove default toggler padding */
.navbar-toggler {
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Proper logo size and spacing */
.offcanvas-logo {
    height: 38px;
    display: block;

}

/* Ensure items stay tight */
.offcanvas-header .btn-phone,
.offcanvas-header .btn-login-mobile {
    margin: 0;

}

/* Toggle container */
.toggle-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    background-color: #006888;
    border-radius: 5px;
}
/* Remove Bootstrap softness */
.toggle-icon i {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: #ffffff;
    /* solid black or use var(--star-blue) */
    transition: transform 0.18s linear;
}

/* Expanded state — precise rotation */
.toggle-icon[aria-expanded="true"] i {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    /* clean + to × */
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Phone icon button */
.btn-phone {
    background: var(--star-blue);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.btn-phone:hover {
    background: var(--star-accent);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Mobile login button */
.btn-login-mobile {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--star-blue), #004a8b);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 6px 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: none;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.btn-login-mobile:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(23, 108, 177, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Remove default toggle border/background */
.navbar-toggler {
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .navbar-brand {
        display: none !important;
    }
}



/* Button Style */
/* ===============================
   MODERN COURSE BUTTON
==================================*/
/* ===============================
   OFFCANVAS MODERN COURSE WRAPPER
==================================*/
.offcanvas-modern-course {
    overflow: visible;
}
.offcanvas-modern-course {
    max-width: 900px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: #d6ebff;
    padding: 12px;;
}

/* Flex gap */
.offcanvas-modern-course .d-flex {
    gap: 12px;
}

/* Equal column width */
.offcanvas-modern-course .modern-course-wrapper {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative; /* needed for centered dropdown */
}

/* ===============================
   BUTTON STYLE
==================================*/
.offcanvas-modern-course .modern-course {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    text-align: center;

    min-height: 50px; /* equal height */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Hover */
.offcanvas-modern-course .modern-course:hover {
    background: var(--star-blue);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(23, 108, 177, 0.25);
}

/* Active (when open) */
.offcanvas-modern-course .dropdown.show .modern-course {
    background: var(--star-blue);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(23, 108, 177, 0.35);
}

/* ===============================
   DROPDOWN MENU (CENTERED AUTO WIDTH)
==================================*/
.offcanvas-modern-course .modern-course-dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    
    /* Keep inside parent */
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    
    width: max-content;        /* auto width based on content */
    min-width: 200px;          /* safe minimum */
    max-width: calc(100vw - 40px); /* prevent screen cut */

    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding: 10px 0;

    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    z-index: 1055;   /* above offcanvas */
}

/* When dropdown is open */
.offcanvas-modern-course .modern-course-dropdown-menu.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* ===============================
   DROPDOWN ITEMS
==================================*/
.offcanvas-modern-course .modern-course-dropdown-menu .dropdown-item {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    border-radius: 6px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Hover effect */
.offcanvas-modern-course .modern-course-dropdown-menu .dropdown-item:hover {
    background: rgba(23, 108, 177, 0.08);
    color: var(--star-blue);
    padding-left: 26px;
}

/* Sub-Menu Styling */
.sub-menu {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 35px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    background-color: #07325e;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.sub-menu li a {
    color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.sub-menu li a:hover {
    color: var(--star-accent);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

/* Contact Card in Offcanvas */
.contact-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.contact-card h6 {
    color: var(--star-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.contact-card a,
.contact-card p {
    display: block;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}



.contact-card i {
    color: var(--star-blue);
    margin-right: 8px;
}

/* Social Icons */
.social-icon {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: white;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.social-icon:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    color: var(--star-accent);
}

/* Login Button Mobile */
.login-mob-btn {
    background: var(--star-blue);
    border: none;
    padding: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Navbar-End */






/* Hero Section-Start */
/* Banner Section */
.banner {
    position: relative;
    height: 700px;
    /* Increased to fit cards and earth curve */
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
    /* Deep space black */
    color: white;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Static Red Glow - This sits behind the earth and does NOT move */
.banner::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -100px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.5) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(50px);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}



/* The Rotating Earth Circle */
.earth-circle {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1300px;
    /* Adjust this to make the curve higher or lower */
    left: 50%;
    width: 2500px;
    height: 2600px;
    margin-left: -1250px;

    /* Change background-size to 'repeat-x' so it spins infinitely */
    background: url("./image/banner1.png") repeat-x;
    background-size: contain;
    /* or 100% 100% depending on your image aspect ratio */

    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0.8;

    /* New Animation: Moving the background, not the div */
    animation: spinEarth 300s linear infinite;

    /* Inset shadow for that atmospheric glow on the edge */
    box-shadow: inset 0 50px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

/* We only move the X-axis of the background image */
@keyframes spinEarth {
    from {
        background-position: 0 0;
    }

    to {
        /* This MUST match the background-size width for a seamless loop */
        background-position: 2500px 0;
    }
}

/* @keyframes rotateEarth {
    from {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
} */

/* Content Container */
.banner-content {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    z-index: 10;
    padding: 0px 20px;

}

.banner-content h1 {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    background: linear-gradient(70deg, #ffffff, #FFF200, #044F91, #044F91);
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}


/* --- Glassmorphism Card Styles --- */
.card-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.glass-card {
    width: 270px;
    height: 100%;
    /* make height flexible */
    min-height: auto;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 15px;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

    /* Thick top/bottom, thin left/right */
    border-style: solid;
    border-width: 4px 1px;

    /* Multi-color border */
    border-radius: 2px solid #474747;
}

/* Shine sweep */
.glass-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 20%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg,
            transparent,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.199),
            transparent);
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    animation: shineMove 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes shineMove {
    0% {
        left: -100%;
    }

    100% {
        left: 150%;
    }
}

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

/* Import Nunito Sans Extra Bold from Google Fonts */

.card-image-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fb6813, #1167fc);
    /* optional background */
    padding: 20px 30px;
    border-radius: 15px;
}

.glass-card p {
    font-family: "SN Pro", sans-serif;
    font-optical-sizing: auto;
    font-weight: 900;
    /* Extra Bold */
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 25px;
    color: #ffffff;
    /* neon cyan */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    animation: glowText 2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.card-caption span {
    font-size: 26px;
}


.card-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .glass-card {
        max-width: 220px;
    }

    .card-caption {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .glass-card {
        max-width: 45%;
        min-height: 180px;
    }

    .glass-card p {
        font-size: 18px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .glass-card {
        max-width: 100%;
        min-height: 100px;
        padding: 12px;
    }

    .glass-card p {
        font-size: 10px;
        padding: 10px;
        line-height: 15px;
    }

    .card-image-box {
        padding: 0px 5px;
    }

    .card-caption span {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

.glass-card .course-type {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #044F91;
    /* Your requested Blue */
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Buttons */
.banner-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: #F05423;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.btn-secondary {
    border: 2px solid white;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Mobile Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .banner {
        height: auto;
        padding: 100px 0;
    }

    .card-img-container img {
        width: 200px;
        height: 100px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .banner-content h1 {
        margin-top: -50px;
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .card-wrapper {
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .glass-card {
        width: 160px;
    }
}

/* Small blinking stars inside the banner */
/* Star shapes inside .banner */
.banner .star {
    position: absolute;
    width: 10px;
    /* width of the star */
    height: 10px;
    /* height of the star */
    background: transparent;
    /* base is transparent */
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 61% 35%, 98% 35%, 68% 57%,
            79% 91%, 50% 70%, 21% 91%, 32% 57%,
            2% 35%, 39% 35%);
    /* 5-point star */
    background-color: white;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: starBlink 2s infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes starBlink {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* Hero Section-End */


.slider {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 60px 30px;
}

.slide-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

/* Image Styling */
.slide-track img {
    width: 350px;
    height: 250px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* 🔥 Hover Effect */
.slide-track img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}


/* Tablet Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .slider {
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }

    .slide-track img {
        width: 280px;
        height: 200px;
    }
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .slider {
        padding: 30px 15px;
    }

    .slide-track {
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .slide-track img {
        width: 220px;
        height: 160px;
        border-radius: 15px;
    }
}


.image-slider {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 60px 30px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    /* subtle background for slider */
}

.image-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    will-change: transform;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Images Styling */
.image-track img {
    width: 350px;
    height: 250px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: block;
}

/* Hover Effect */
.image-track img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}


/* Tablet Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .image-slider {
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }

    .image-track img {
        width: 280px;
        height: 200px;
    }
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .image-slider {
        padding: 30px 15px;
    }

    .image-track {
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .image-track img {
        width: 220px;
        height: 160px;
        border-radius: 15px;
    }
}



/* =========================
   AUTO VIDEO SLIDER
========================= */

.video-slider {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #f5f5f593;
}

.video-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Proper Height */
.video-wrapper {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 420px;
    height: 340px;   /* Fixed proper height */
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.video-wrapper video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: #000; /* fills empty space */
}



/* Hover */
.video-wrapper:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.video-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    will-change: transform;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .video-wrapper {
        width: 320px;
        height: 190px;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .video-wrapper {
        width: 260px;
        height: 150px;
    }
}




/* breadcrumb-section-Start */
.breadcrumb-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #00050a;
    min-height: 300px;
    /* ✅ HEIGHT ADDED */
    padding: 40px 0;
    color: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;

    display: flex;
    /* vertical centering */
    align-items: center;
}

/* Background Image */
.breadcrumb-section.breadcrumb-bg {
    background: url("./image/breadcrumb.webp") center / cover no-repeat;
}

/* Dark Overlay */
.breadcrumb-section.breadcrumb-bg::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 5, 10, 0.75);
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Container */
.breadcrumb-container {
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Center Box */
.breadcrumb-box {
    text-align: center;
}

/* Title */
.breadcrumb-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ================= BREADCRUMB NAV ================= */
.breadcrumb-nav {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;

    padding: 8px 18px;
    margin: 0 auto;

    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 30px;

    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

/* Links */
.breadcrumb-nav a {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.breadcrumb-nav a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Separator */
.breadcrumb-separator {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* Current Page */
.breadcrumb-current {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* Prevent wrapping issues */
.breadcrumb-nav a,
.breadcrumb-nav span {
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Inner Shadow Effect */
.breadcrumb-section.breadcrumb-bg {
    box-shadow: inset 0 -40px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .breadcrumb-section {
        min-height: 180px;
        /* responsive height */
        padding: 30px 0;
    }

    .breadcrumb-title {
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .breadcrumb-nav {
        padding: 6px 14px;
        font-size: 12px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .breadcrumb-section {
        min-height: 160px;
        padding: 25px 0;
    }

    .breadcrumb-title {
        font-size: 18px;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .breadcrumb-nav {
        gap: 6px;
    }
}

/* breadcrumb-section-End */


/* Mouse-Cursore-Light Affect-Start */
.light-hover {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.light-hover::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: radial-gradient(1000px circle at var(--x) var(--y),
            rgba(90, 90, 90, 0.336),
            transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Mouse-Cursore-Light Affect-End */


/* About-Start */
.tally_about_section {
    padding: 80px 8%;

}

.tally_about_container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;

    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: 20px;

    background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, #0f2f2abb, #000);
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 60px #001610,
        /* keep inner glow */
        0 0 40px #01bbefc4;
    /* outer glow */
    /* Inner + Outer Glow */

}

.tally_about_container:hover {
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 60px #001610;
}

/* LEFT IMAGE */
.tally_about_image {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
}


.tally_about_image img {
    width: 90%;
    height: 400px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.tally_about_image img:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
}

/* RIGHT CONTENT */
.tally_about_content {
    flex: 1;
    color: #000000;
}

/* ===== NON-CLICKABLE LABEL BUTTON ===== */
.tally_about_tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: #0C5C9F;
    cursor: default;
    user-select: none;
}

/* Heading */
.tally_about_heading {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 32px;
}

.tally_about_heading span {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #f15a22, #009efd, #fff200);
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 32px;
}

/* Paragraphs */
.tally_about_paragraph {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    text-align: left;
}

/* Focus text */
.tally_about_focus {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Lists */
.tally_about_list {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.tally_about_list li {
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* About Features List */
.about-features-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    /* 2 items per row on desktop */
    gap: 15px 40px;
    /* row gap / column gap */
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Each feature item */
.about-features-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Icon style */
.about-features-list .feature-icon {
    margin-right: 10px;
    font-size: 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Responsive: stack in 1 column on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-features-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        /* single column */
        gap: 10px 0;
    }
}


.tally_about_icon {
    min-width: 26px;
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* BUTTON */
.tally_about_btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    background-color: #0054A6;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.13);
}

.tally_about_btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.185);
}

/* FLOAT ANIMATION */
@keyframes tally_about_float {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

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

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

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .tally_about_container {
        padding: 20px;
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .tally_about_tag {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .tally_about_heading {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .tally_about_heading span {
        font-size: 18px;
    }


    .tally_about_image img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 200px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .tally_about_list li {
        font-size: 14px;
        gap: 8px;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .tally_about_focus {
        text-align: left;
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .tally_about_paragraph {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
}

/* About-End */



.academy_about_section {
    padding: 80px 8%;
}

.academy_about_container {
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, #0f2f2abb, #000);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 60px #001610, 0 0 40px #01bbefc4;
    transition: 0.4s ease;
}

.academy_about_container:hover {
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 60px #001610, 0 0 60px #01bbef;
}

.academy_about_content {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.academy_about_tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: #0C5C9F;
}

.academy_about_heading {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 32px;
}

.academy_about_heading span {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #f15a22, #009efd, #fff200);
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.academy_about_paragraph {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.academy_about_focus {
    margin: 20px 0 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.academy_about_list {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.academy_about_list li {
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* ===== DISCLAIMER BOX ===== */

.academy_disclaimer_box {
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #111, #1c1c1c);
    border: 1px solid #0C5C9F;
    transition: 0.4s ease;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.academy_disclaimer_box p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.academy_disclaimer_box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px #0C5C9F;
}

/* Responsive */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .academy_about_heading {
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .academy_about_container {
        padding: 25px;
    }
}



/* tally-directors-section */

.tally-directors-section {
    padding: 60px 20px;
    /* background-color: #f1f1f1; */
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.tally-directors-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.tally-directors-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Grid Layout */
.tally-directors-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

/* Card */
.tally-directors-card {
    text-align: center;
    background: #00000027;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.tally-directors-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    /* SAME height for all images */
    object-fit: cover;
    /* Crop image properly */
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.tally-directors-card h3 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    background: #0054A6;
    height: 40px;
    color: #ffffff;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    /* Vertical center */
    justify-content: center;
    /* Horizontal center */
    text-align: center;
}



.tally-directors-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: left;
}

/* Hover Effect */
.tally-directors-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .tally-directors-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .tally-directors-title {
        font-size: 26px;
    }

    .tally-directors-card img {
        height: 220px;
    }
}

/* tally-directors-section Exit */



/* tally-advisors-section */
.tally-advisors-section {
    padding: 70px 20px;
    /* background: #f9fafb; */
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.tally-advisors-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
}

.tally-advisors-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Grid */
.tally-advisors-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 35px;
}

/* Card */
.tally-advisors-card {
    background: #00000021;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    text-align: center;
    /* border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; */
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

/* Hover */
.tally-advisors-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Image Wrapper */
.tally-advisors-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 5px;
}

/* Image */
.tally-advisors-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    background: #fff;
}

/* Name */
.tally-advisors-card h3 {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Designation */
/* .tally-advisors-card span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #0054A6;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
} */

/* Description */
.tally-advisors-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: #0054A6;
    color: #ffffff;

    min-height: 40px;
    /* safer than fixed height */
    padding: 6px 12px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    /* Vertical center */
    justify-content: center;
    /* Horizontal center */
    text-align: center;

    line-height: 1.3;
}


/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .tally-advisors-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* tally-advisors-section Exit */



/* tally-facultys-section */

.tally-facultys-section {
    padding: 70px 20px;
    /* background: #ffffff; */
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.tally-facultys-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
}

.tally-facultys-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Grid */
.tally-facultys-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 35px;
}

/* Card */
.tally-facultys-card {
    background: #00000056;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid #000000;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

/* Hover */
.tally-facultys-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Image Wrapper */
.tally-facultys-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 350px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    border-radius: 30px;
}

/* Image */
.tally-facultys-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 10px;
    object-fit: cover;
    background: #ffffff;
}

/* Name */
.tally-facultys-card h3 {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;

    background: #0054A6;
    /* soft brand background */
    padding: 8px 12px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;

    text-align: left;
}


/* Role */
.tally-facultys-role {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: left;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Description */
/* .tally-facultys-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #4b5563;
} */

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .tally-facultys-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .tally-facultys-title {
        font-size: 26px;
    }
}

/* tally-facultys-section Exit */


/* tally-partners-section */

.tally-partners-section {
    padding: 70px 20px;
    /* background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc, #ffffff); */
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.tally-partners-container {
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: auto;
}

.tally-partners-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.tally-partners-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #000000;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}

/* Grid Layout */
.tally-partners-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Logo Card */
.tally-partners-logo {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 25px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Logo Image */
.tally-partners-logo img {
    max-width: 140px;
    max-height: 70px;
    object-fit: contain;

    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover Effect */
.tally-partners-logo:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.tally-partners-logo:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .tally-partners-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .tally-partners-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* tally-partners-section EXit */


/* ta-press-header */
.ta-press-alt-section {
    padding: 80px 20px;
    /* background: #f5f7fb; */
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.ta-press-alt-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.ta-press-alt-header h1 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.ta-press-alt-header p {
    color: #000000;
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.ta-press-alt-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.ta-press-alt-card {
    background: #00000041;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, .06);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.ta-press-alt-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
}

.ta-press-alt-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    display: block;
}

.ta-press-alt-content {
    padding: 20px;
}

.ta-press-alt-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #2563eb;
    background: #eff6ff;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ta-press-alt-content h3 {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #ffffff;
    height: auto;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ta-press-alt-content p {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 12px;
    height: auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.ta-press-alt-more {
    display: none;
    margin-top: 8px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.ta-press-alt-read {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 10px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ta-press-alt-header h1 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .ta-press-alt-content {
        padding: 16px;
    }
}

/* ta-press-header Exit */








/* ai_courses_section_Start */
.ai_courses_section {
    padding: 80px 8%;
    /* background: #c4c4c45e; */
}

/* Floating Image Above AI Courses */
.ai_floating_image {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    /* space before heading */
    pointer-events: none;
    /* prevents interference */
}

.ai_floating_image img {
    width: 50px;
    /* adjust size if needed */
    max-width: 70%;
    animation: floatAI 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 10px;
}

/* Floating animation */
@keyframes floatAI {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-12px);
    }

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



.ai_courses_container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Heading */
.ai_courses_heading {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* GRID */
.ai_courses_grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

/* Cards */
.ai_course_card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 30px 25px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;

    /* Dark gradient background */
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(0, 20, 60, 0.6), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8));

    /* Glass blur effect */
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);

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

    /* Glow shadow */
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        inset 0 0 20px rgba(0, 255, 150, 0.05);

    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.ai_course_card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(0, 255, 150, 0.15), transparent 60%);
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}


.ai_course_image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 150px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin: 0 auto 15px auto;
    display: block;
}



.ai_course_card h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
}

.ai_course_card p {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* BUTTON */
.ai_course_btn {
    margin-top: auto;
    align-self: center;
    /* 👈 centers button in card */
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    background-color: #012e82;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.ai_course_btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 115, 255, 0.205);
}


/* HOVER */

/* Center both 2nd-row cards together */
.ai_course_card_row2 {
    justify-self: center;
}

/* Start the first card from column 2 */
.ai_course_card_row2:first-of-type {
    grid-column: 2 / span 1;
}

/* FIRST ROW: 3 CARDS */
.ai_course_card:nth-child(1) {
    grid-column: 1 / span 2;
}

.ai_course_card:nth-child(2) {
    grid-column: 3 / span 2;
}

.ai_course_card:nth-child(3) {
    grid-column: 5 / span 2;
}

/* SECOND ROW: PERFECTLY CENTERED */
.ai_course_card:nth-child(4) {
    grid-column: 2 / span 2;
    /* between card 1 & 2 */
}

.ai_course_card:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: 4 / span 2;
    /* between card 2 & 3 */
}

/* ===============================
   RESPONSIVE
================================ */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .ai_courses_grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .ai_course_card {
        padding: 20px;
        grid-column: auto !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ai_courses_grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ai_courses_heading {
        font-size: 24px;
    }

    .ai_course_card h3 {
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .ai_course_card p {
        font-size: 10px;
    }


}

/* ai_courses_section-End */



/* inner-ser-hos-section-start */
.inner-ser-hos-section {
    padding: 60px 20px;
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
    color: #333;
}

.inner-ser-hos-section .container {
    max-width: 900px;
    /* narrower, cleaner look */
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.inner-ser-hos-content h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.inner-ser-hos-content h2:hover {
    color: #0073e6;
}



.inner-ser-hos-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f4f8ff, #ffffff);
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition:
        transform 0.4s ease,
        box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.inner-ser-hos-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}


.inner-ser-hos-box p::first-letter {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0073e6;
    float: left;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-right: 10px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Heading */
.inner-ser-hos-box h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.inner-ser-hos-box:hover h2 {
    color: #0073e6;
}

/* Paragraphs */
.inner-ser-hos-box p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #444;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Section Heading Accent */
.section-heading {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 25px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}



.section-heading:hover {
    color: #0073e6;
}


.feature-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.feature-list li {
    background: #F6F9FF;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}



/* Hover animation */
.feature-list li:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}


/* Paragraphs */
.inner-ser-hos-content p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.inner-ser-hos-content p:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Feature List */
.feature-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.feature-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.feature-list li::before {
    content: '✔';
    padding-left: 7px;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #28a745;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.inner-ser-hos-info-box {
    background: #f6f9ff;
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    margin-top: 40px;
    transition:
        transform 0.4s ease,
        box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

/* Hover effect for whole box */
.inner-ser-hos-info-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Section Headings */
.inner-ser-hos-info-box .section-heading {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 18px;
}


/* Paragraph Text */
.inner-ser-hos-info-box p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #444;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}


.feature-list li:hover {
    transform: translateX(8px);
    color: #0073e6;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .inner-ser-hos-section {
        padding: 40px 15px;
    }

    .inner-ser-hos-content h2 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }

    .section-heading {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .inner-ser-hos-content p {
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .inner-ser-hos-box h2 {
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .feature-list li {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
}

/* inner-ser-hos-section-end */


.inner-ser-hos-keywords-section {
    background-color: #f0f8ff;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    /* margin: 40px 0; */
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.inner-ser-hos-keywords-section .container {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.inner-ser-hos-keywords-section .section-heading {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.inner-ser-hos-keywords-section p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #333;
    text-align: justify;
}

@media(max-width: 700px) {
    .inner-ser-hos-keywords-section p {
        font-size: 12px;

    }
}







/* Free With All Plans Section Start */
.ai_who_can_join_section *,
.ai_who_can_join_section *::before,
.ai_who_can_join_section *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* SECTION */
.ai_who_can_join_section {
    padding: 80px 8%;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Prevent accidental horizontal scroll */
}

/* CONTAINER */
.ai_who_can_join_container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: auto;
    margin: 0 auto;

    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;

    padding: 50px 40px;
    border-radius: 20px;

    background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, #0f2f2abb, #000);

    box-shadow: inset 0 0 60px #001610;

    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
}

/* Hover Glow */
.ai_who_can_join_container:hover {
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 60px #001610,
        0 0 30px rgba(0, 255, 200, 0.6);
}

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

.ai_section_tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background-color: #F05423;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ai_who_can_join_content h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ai_who_can_join_intro {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.ai_who_can_join_intro strong {
    color: #F05423;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ===============================
   POINTS GRID
================================= */

.ai_join_points {
    width: 100%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
}

.ai_join_point {
    width: 100%;
    background: #0000002a;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ai_join_point:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.ai_join_point h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ai_join_point p {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ===============================
   RIGHT IMAGE
================================= */

.ai_who_can_join_image {
    text-align: center;
}

.ai_who_can_join_image img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 20px;
    animation: floatJoin 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Floating Animation */
@keyframes floatJoin {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

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

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

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

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .ai_who_can_join_container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        padding: 40px 25px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .ai_who_can_join_image {
        order: -1;
    }

    .ai_who_can_join_image img {
        max-width: 350px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .ai_join_point {
        text-align: left;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ai_join_points {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 18px;
    }

    .ai_who_can_join_container {
        padding: 35px 20px;
    }
}

/* Small Mobile */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .ai_who_can_join_section {
        padding: 60px 5%;
    }

    .ai_who_can_join_content h2 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .ai_who_can_join_intro {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .ai_join_point {
        padding: 16px;
    }

    .ai_who_can_join_image img {
        max-width: 280px;
    }
}

/* ai_who_can_join_section End */



/* ta_career_section_Start */
.ta_career_section {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 80px 8%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            #000000,
            #030213,
            #06133e);
    color: #000000;
}

.ta_career_container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
    display: flex;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* LEFT SIDE */
.ta_career_left {
    flex: 1;
}

.ta_career_tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #0C1B33;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.ta_career_heading {
    font-size: 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffffff, #009efd, #fff200);
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 18px;

}

.ta_career_desc {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* RIGHT SIDE */
.ta_career_right {
    flex: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.ta_career_item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background-color: #181818;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    /* removes underline */
    color: #fff;
    /* text color */
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ta_career_item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}


.ta_career_item i {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #00c6ff;
}

.ta_career_item span {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Hover */
.ta_career_item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    /* background: #495B79; */
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ta_career_container {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .ta_career_right {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ta_career_heading {
        font-size: 22px;
    }
}

/* ta_career_section_End */



/* .ta_sc_section_Start */
.ta_sc_section {
    padding: 90px 8%;
}

/* CONTAINER */
.ta_sc_container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
}

/* CARD */
.ta_sc_card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.877);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 45px;

    /* Inner shadow */
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.644);

    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover Effect */
.ta_sc_card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);

    /* Keep inner + add outer */
    box-shadow:
        0 0 30px rgba(0, 255, 200, 0.301);
}

/* TAG */
.ta_sc_tag {
    display: block;
    /* change from inline-block */
    background: #0c5c9f;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    margin: 0 auto 15px;
    /* centers horizontally */
    width: fit-content;
    /* keeps pill width tight */
}


/* HEADING */
.ta_sc_heading {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: #000;
}

/* LIST GRID */
.ta_sc_two_col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 30px 0;
}

/* REMOVE BULLET */
.ta_sc_list li {
    list-style: none;
}

/* BUTTON LI */
.ta_sc_li_button a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: #0c5c9f;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

/* HOVER */
.ta_sc_li_button a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 114, 255, 0.45);
}

/* KNOW MORE BUTTON */
.ta_sc_btn {
    display: block;
    /* change from inline-block */
    margin: 20px auto 0;
    padding: 12px 34px;
    width: 200px;
    /* ✅ button width */
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00c6ff, #0072ff);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: 0.3s;

    align-self: center;
    /* ✅ center inside card */
    text-align: center;
    /* ✅ text center */
}




.ta_sc_btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 114, 255, 0.45);
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media(max-width: 900px) {
    .ta_sc_container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media(max-width: 520px) {
    .ta_sc_two_col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ta_sc_li_button a {
        font-size: 10px;
    }

    .ta_sc_tag {
        display: block;
        width: fit-content;
        margin: 0 auto 15px auto;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .ta_sc_heading {
        font-size: 18px;
    }
}

/* .ta_sc_section_End */


/* ===== BUSINESS & CONTACT SECTION ===== */
.ta_business_contact_section {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 80px 8%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c1b33, #0f2a4d);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle animated background dots */
.ta_business_contact_section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px,
            transparent 1px);
    background-size: 22px 22px;
    animation: taBgMove 20s linear infinite;
    z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes taBgMove {
    from {
        background-position: 0 0;
    }

    to {
        background-position: 200px 200px;
    }
}

/* ===== CONTAINER ===== */
.ta_business_contact_container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
    padding: 50px 60px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ===== GRID LAYOUT ===== */
.ta_business_contact_grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 50px;
}

/* ===== LEFT CONTENT ===== */
.ta_business_contact_left {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: left;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.ta_business_contact_heading {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.ta_business_contact_text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* ===== RIGHT BUTTON AREA ===== */
.ta_business_contact_actions {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
.ta_business_contact_btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 13px 26px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00c6ff, #0072ff);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 114, 255, 0.35);
}

.ta_business_contact_btn i {
    font-size: 15px;
}

/* Hover */
.ta_business_contact_btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 114, 255, 0.55);
}

/* Highlight button */
.ta_business_contact_btn.highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9800, #ff5722);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.4);
}

.ta_business_contact_btn.highlight:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.6);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .ta_business_contact_container {
        padding: 40px 35px;
    }

    .ta_business_contact_heading {
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .ta_business_contact_text {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ta_business_contact_grid {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .ta_business_contact_left {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .ta_business_contact_actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ta_business_contact_btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}






/* custom-code-Start */

.custom-code {
    background-color: #FF7B00;
    height: 220px;
    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
    margin-bottom: 10px;

    /* Center content vertically and horizontally */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    /* vertical centering */
    justify-content: center;
    /* horizontal centering */
    text-align: center;
    /* default text alignment */
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Inner flex container */
.custom-code .navigator-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    /* vertical alignment of text & buttons */
    justify-content: center;
    /* center horizontally */
    gap: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    /* allow wrapping on smaller screens */
}

/* Text Wrapper */
.custom-code .navigator-text {
    max-width: 600px;
    text-align: left;
    /* left align on desktop */
}

/* Heading */
.custom-code .navigator-text .navi-heading {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Paragraph below heading */
.custom-code .navigator-text .navi-para {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Button wrapper */
.custom-code .navigator-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Buttons */
.custom-code .navigator-btn {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.3s, background-color 0.3s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Hover effect */
.custom-code .navigator-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Enroll Button */
.custom-code .call-btn {
    background-color: #0073c8;
}

.custom-code .call-btn:hover {
    background-color: #005fa3;
}

/* WhatsApp Button */
.custom-code .whatsapp-btn {
    background-color: #25D366;
}

.custom-code .whatsapp-btn:hover {
    background-color: #1da851;
}

/* ===============================
   RESPONSIVE
================================ */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .custom-code {
        height: auto;
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    .custom-code .navigator-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 25px;
    }

    .custom-code .navigator-text {
        max-width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .custom-code .navigator-text .navi-heading {
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .custom-code .navigator-text .navi-para {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .custom-code .navigator-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .custom-code .navigator-text .navi-heading {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .custom-code .navigator-text .navi-para {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .custom-code .navigator-btn {
        font-size: 13px;
        padding: 8px 18px;
    }
}

/* custom-code-End */


/* academy-values-section_Start */
.academy-values-section {
    padding: 40px 20px;
    /* background-color: #f8f9fa; */
}

.academy-values-section .academy-values-title {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Cards Container */
.academy-values-section .academy-values-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

/* Individual Card */
.academy-values-section .academy-value-card {
    background: #0054A6;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    flex: 1 1 300px;
    max-width: 400px;
    text-align: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 25px rgba(158, 158, 158, 0.61);
}

.academy-values-section .academy-value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Icon */
.academy-values-section .academy-value-icon {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.academy-values-section .academy-value-icon img {
    height: 45px;
    width: 45px;
}

/* Title */
.academy-values-section .academy-value-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Paragraph */
.academy-values-section .academy-value-text {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 14px;
    /* line-height: 1.5; */
    text-align: left;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Drop Cap - first letter of first paragraph */
/* .academy-values-section .academy-value-card .academy-value-text:first-of-type::first-letter {
    float: left;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #ff4400;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-right: 5px;
} */

/* List Styling */
.academy-values-section .academy-value-list {
    padding-left: 0px;
    margin: 10px 0 15px 0;
}

.academy-values-section .academy-value-list li {
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
    
}

.academy-values-section .academy-value-icon {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.academy-values-section .academy-icon-circle {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    /* light blue circle */
    color: #176CB1;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    transition: transform 0.3s, background-color 0.3s;
}

/* Hover effect for icon */
.academy-values-section .academy-value-card:hover .academy-icon-circle {

    background-color: #F05822;
    color: #ffffff;
    /* slightly darker on hover */
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .academy-values-section .academy-value-card {
        flex: 1 1 45%;
        /* 2 per row */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .academy-values-section .academy-value-card {
        flex: 1 1 100%;
        /* 1 per row */
    }
}

/* academy-values-section_End */

/* tally-different-section_Start */
.tally-different-section {
    padding: 80px 8%;

}

.tally-different-container {
    max-width: auto;
    margin: auto;

    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: 20px;

    background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, #0f2f2abb, #000);

    /* Inner + Outer Glow */
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 60px #001610;

}


.tally-different-container:hover {
    /* Keep inner + add outer glow */
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 60px #001610,
        0 0 30px rgba(0, 255, 200, 0.6);

}

.tally-different-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Left Content */
.tally-different-content {
    flex: 1 1 300px;
}

.tally-different-title {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Button */
.tally-different-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: #176CB1;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}

.tally-different-btn:hover {
    background-color: #0f4a8a;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Numbered List */
.tally-different-list {
    counter-reset: section;
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #ffffff;
}


.tally-different-list li {
    counter-increment: section;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
    padding: 15px 20px 15px 45px;
    /* space for number */
    /* background-color: #fff; */
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}

/* Number styling */
.tally-different-list li::before {
    content: counter(section) ".";
    position: absolute;
    left: 15px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Hover effect on list item */
.tally-different-list li:hover {
    /* color: #176CB1; */
    /* cursor: pointer; */
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Right Image */
.tally-different-image {
    flex: 1 1 400px;
    text-align: center;
    background-color: #e0f0ff00;
    /* solid background color */
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.tally-different-image img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 600px;
    height: 450px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

/* Hover effect */
.tally-different-image img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}



/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .tally-different-row {
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
        /* image below content on smaller screens */
        text-align: center;
    }

    .tally-different-content,
    .tally-different-image {
        flex: 1 1 100%;
    }

    .tally-different-list li {
        padding-left: 20px;
    }
}

/* tally-different-section_End */



/* Our Journey Section Start*/
.our-journey {
    /* main section bg */
    padding: 60px 0;
    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
    color: #ffffff;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    /* smooth scroll effect */
}

.journey-wrapper {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 30px 25px;
    background-color: #0000003a;
    /* paragraph background */
    border-radius: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;

    /* Floating animation */
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Keyframes for smooth floating */
@keyframes float {

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

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

/* Optional: hover effect to lift slightly more */
.journey-wrapper:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}


.our-journey h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #ffffff;
    /* highlight heading */
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    text-align: center;
}



.journey-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.journey-left {
    flex: 1 1 100px;
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: justify;
}

.journey-right {
    flex: 1 1 100px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 5px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

/* Image Styling */
.journey-right img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
    height: 250px;
    object-fit: cover;
    /* prevents image distortion */
    border-radius: 12px;
}

/* Hover Effect (optional but nice) */
.journey-right:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

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

/* Tablets */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .journey-right img {
        max-width: 350px;
        height: 220px;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .journey-right {
        margin-top: 20px;
    }

    .journey-right img {
        max-width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        /* natural height on mobile */
    }
}

/* Hover effect */
.journey-right:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .journey-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

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

.journey-content p {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
    /* hover smooth effect */
    color: #ffffff;
}

.journey-content p strong {
    color: #ff3e1c;
    /* highlight important words */
}

.journey-content p:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    /* color: #000000; */
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .our-journey h2 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }

    .journey-content p {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

/* Our Journey Section End*/



/* why-tally-section_start */
.why-tally-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
}



/* Container */
.why-tally-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Heading */
.why-tally-heading {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
}

/* Grid */
.why-tally-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 45px;
}

/* Columns */
.why-tally-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
}

/* Glass Cards */
.why-tally-point {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* keeps animation inside */
    background: #212529;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Light sweep effect */
.why-tally-point::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg,
            transparent,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.164),
            transparent);
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    animation: lightSweep 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes lightSweep {
    0% {
        left: -100%;
    }

    100% {
        left: 150%;
    }
}

.why-tally-point:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 60px #001610,
        /* keep inner glow */
        0 0 40px #01bbef8e;
    /* outer glow */
}


/* Titles */
.why-tally-point h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Text */
.why-tally-point p {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Image Box */
.why-tally-image-box {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Image Background */
.why-tally-image-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #176CB1, #4fa3ff);
    padding-left: 15px;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    position: relative;
    ;
}

/* Offset Shadow */
.why-tally-image-bg::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 22px;

}

/* Image */
.why-tally-image-bg img {
    width: 500px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.why-tally-image-bg:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .why-tally-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* why-tally-section_end */


/* course_grid_section_start */
.course_grid_section {
    padding: 80px 20px;
    /* background: #f8fafc; */
}

.course_grid_container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
}

.course_grid_title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

/* GRID */

.course_grid_wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

/* CARD */

.course_grid_card {
    background: #000a4288;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 20px #ffffff67;
}

/* Hover Lift */

.course_grid_card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 20px #ffffff67,
        /* keep inner glow */
        0 0 20px #01efe370;
    /* outer glow */
}

/* IMAGE */

.course_grid_image {
    height: 210px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course_grid_image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.course_grid_card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* CONTENT */

.course_grid_content {
    padding: 25px;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.course_grid_card:hover .course_grid_content {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.course_grid_content h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.course_grid_content p {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* BUTTON */

.course_grid_btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 11px 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #1e40af);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Shine Effect */

.course_grid_btn::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    transition: left 0.4s ease;
}

.course_grid_btn:hover::after {
    left: 100%;
}

/* Glow Overlay */

.course_grid_card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg,
            rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12),
            rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.course_grid_card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */

@media(max-width: 900px) {
    .course_grid_wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .course_grid_title {
        font-size: 22px;
    }
}

/* course_grid_section_end */



/* .safe-moving-bg-page_start */
.safe-moving-bg-page {
    position: relative;
    /* min-height: 100vh; */
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Background Layer */
.safe-moving-bg {
    position: fixed;
    top: -20%;
    left: -20%;
    width: 140%;
    height: 140%;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg,
            #000000,
            #03090a,
            #010608,
            #000003,
            #000c0b);
    background-size: 400% 400%;
    z-index: -1;
    animation: gradientShift 18s ease infinite;
}

.safe-dots-layer {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Individual Dot */
.safe-dot {
    position: absolute;
    width: 2px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: floatDot linear infinite;
}

/* Floating Motion */
@keyframes floatDot {
    from {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 0.4;
    }

    to {
        transform: translateY(-120vh);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* Content stays normal */
.safe-page-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Gradient Animation */
@keyframes gradientShift {
    0% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }

    50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }
}

/* .safe-moving-bg-page_end */


/* ai_Program_section_start */
.ai_Program_section {
    padding: 80px 20px;
}

.ai_program_container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 50px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;

    /* New Additions */
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 20px;

    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.ai_program_container:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 60px #001610,
        /* keep inner glow */
        0 0 40px #01bbefc4;
    /* outer glow */
}


/* IMAGE */
.ai_program_image {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 18px;
}

.ai_program_image img {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 18px;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

/* Hover Zoom */
.ai_program_image:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* CONTENT */
.ai_program_content {
    flex: 1;
}

/* HEADING BADGE */
.heading_wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.heading_badge {
    position: absolute;
    width: auto !important;
    top: -18px;
    left: 0;
    background: #ff4d4f;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Optional: Slight shadow to make it pop */
.heading_badge {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.ai_program_content h2 {
    margin-top: 25px;
    font-size: 32px;
    color: #ffffff;
}



.ai_program_content p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ai_program_content strong {
    color: #15a9ff;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ai_program_container {
        padding: 20px;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .heading_badge {
        width: 250px;
        font-size: 9px;
    }

    .ai_program_content h2 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .ai_program_content p {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
}

/* ai_Program_section_end */



/* what_learn_section_start */
.what_learn_section {
    padding: 80px 20px;
    background: transparent;
    /* see-through */
}

.what_learn_container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.what_learn_container h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

/* CARD WRAPPER */
.learn_cards_wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

/* CARD STYLE */
.learn_card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.801);
    /* subtle transparency */
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    transition: transform 0.5s, box-shadow 0.5s;
    text-align: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

/* HOVER EFFECT */
.learn_card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 37, 48, 0.664);
}

/* ICON */
.learn_icon {
    font-size: 40px;
    color: #00b7ff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.5s, color 0.5s;
}

.learn_card:hover .learn_icon {
    transform: rotate(-15deg) scale(1.1);
}

/* CARD TITLE */
.learn_card h3 {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #000000;
}

/* CARD TEXT */
.learn_card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #334155;
}

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

/* Tablets */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .what_learn_container h2 {
        font-size: 30px;
    }

    .learn_card h3 {
        font-size: 18px;
    }
}

/* Small Tablets / Large Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .what_learn_container h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .learn_cards_wrapper {
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .learn_card {
        padding: 25px 15px;
    }

    .learn_cards_wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .what_learn_container h2 {
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .learn_cards_wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .learn_card h3 {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .learn_card p {
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .learn_icon {
        font-size: 30px;
    }
}

/* what_learn_section_end */



/* future_skills_section_start */
.future_skills_section {
    padding: 80px 20px;
    background: transparent;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.future_skills_container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.future_skills_container h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

/* ===============================
   CARDS GRID
================================ */

.future_cards_wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

/* ===============================
   CARD STYLE
================================ */

.future_card {
    /* background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); */
    /* subtle transparent */
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 25px 20px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease, backdrop-filter 0.5s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.116);

    /* ensure border stays */
}

/* NEW HOVER EFFECT */
.future_card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
        inset 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.288);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.363);


}

/* ===============================
   ICON
================================ */

.card_icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 15px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 28px;
    background-color: #2563EB;
    /* default icon color */
    transition: transform 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}

/* ICON HOVER EFFECT */
.future_card:hover .card_icon {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.2) rotate(-5deg);
}

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

.future_card h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

/* HEADING UNDERLINE ON HOVER */
.future_card:hover h3::after {
    content: "";
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #ff4d4f;
    display: block;
    margin: 8px auto 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ===============================
   CARD POINTS
================================ */

.card_points {
    text-align: left;
    padding-left: 20px;
    list-style-type: upper-roman;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: max-height 0.6s ease, opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

/* SHOW POINTS INSIDE CARD ON HOVER */
.future_card:hover .card_points {
    max-height: 400px;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* POINTS STYLE */
.card_points li {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

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

@media (max-width:1024px) {
    .future_cards_wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (max-width:768px) {
    .future_cards_wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .future_card {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .future_cards_wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    }

}

@media (max-width:480px) {
    .future_skills_container h2 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .future_cards_wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    }

    .future_card h3 {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .card_points li {
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .card_icon {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 20px;
    }
}

/* future_skills_section_end */


/* future_outlook_section_start */
.future_outlook_section {
    padding: 0px;
    background: rgba(37, 100, 235, 0.144);
    /* subtle tech-blue transparent background */
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin: 50px auto;
    max-width: 1000px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.future_outlook_container {
    text-align: left;
    padding: 40px 30px;
}

.future_outlook_container h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FF4D4F;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.future_outlook_container p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width:768px) {
    .future_outlook_container h2 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .future_outlook_container p {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

@media (max-width:480px) {
    .future_outlook_container h2 {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .future_outlook_container p {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
}

/* future_outlook_section_end */


/* Programs Section Start */
.programs-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 80px 20px;
    background: #000000;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    /* Center all content by default */
}



.programs-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.programs-title {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.programs-intro-wrapper {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.program-intro p {
    color: #fff;
}

.programs-intro {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.7;
    text-align: center;
}

/* .programs-line {
    width: 100px;
    height: 4px;
    background: #0072ff;
    margin: 30px auto 50px;
    border-radius: 2px;
} */

/*  Cards Grid  */
.programs-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

/* Card Styling */
.program-card {
    background: #29292952;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    padding: 25px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    text-align: center;
    /* Center all card content */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.program-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px #009cb180;
}

/* Highlight Card */
/* .program-card.highlight-card {
    border: 2px solid #0072ff;
} */

/* Card Image */
.program-card-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 150px;
    max-height: 180px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Card Title */
.program-card h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Card List */
.program-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: left;
    /* Center the list items */
}

.program-card ul li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Outcome Styling */
.program-outcome {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #111;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Button Styling */
.program-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding: 10px 25px;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0072ff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.program-btn:hover {
    background: #0056b3;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/*  Responsive Styles  */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .programs-cards {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 25px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .programs-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .programs-title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .programs-intro {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .program-card {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .program-card-image {
        max-height: 150px;
    }

    .programs-title {
        font-size: 24px;
    }

    .program-btn {
        padding: 8px 20px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

/* Programs Section End */

/* Career Roadmap Section Start */
.career-roadmap-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* ensures no content spills out */
    background: #0b0f19;
}

/* Moving Background */
.career-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(0, 120, 255, 0.15), transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(0, 255, 180, 0.12), transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(120, 0, 255, 0.12), transparent 40%);
    animation: careerMove 25s linear infinite alternate;
    z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes careerMove {
    from {
        background-position: 0% 0%;
    }

    to {
        background-position: 100% 100%;
    }
}

.career-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1000px;
    padding: auto;
    margin: auto;
    z-index: 1;
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* extra safety for child elements */
}

.career-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

/* Intro Wrapper with Image */
.career-intro-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background-color: #04013aff;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 4px 10px rgba(206, 206, 206, 0.199);
}

/* Hover effect */
.career-intro-wrapper:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    /* slight lift */
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    /* stronger shadow */
    background-color: rgba(4, 1, 58, 0.747);
    /* subtle darken/glow */
}


.career-intro-image {
    flex: 1 1 100px;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* crop any large image */
}

.career-intro-image img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 15px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.career-intro-text {
    flex: 2 1 100px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.career-intro {
    font-size: 14px;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Cards Grid */
.career-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* prevent cards from spilling */
}

/* Card Styling */
.career-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* prevent inner content from spilling */
}

.career-card h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.career-card ul {
    padding-left: 18px;
}

.career-card ul li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.career-outcome {
    margin-top: 12px;
    color: #00ffd5;
}

/* Hover Animation */
.career-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 213, 0.4);
}

/* Responsive */
@media(max-width:1024px) {
    .career-intro-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

@media(max-width:768px) {
    .career-title {
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .career-cards {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
        gap: 25px;
        overflow: hidden;
        /* prevent cards from spilling */
    }
}

/* Career Roadmap Section End */




/* free-value-section start */
.free-value-section {
    padding: 80px 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.free-value-heading {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* GRID */
.free-value-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 35px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
}

.ta_free_tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #0072ff;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: #fff;
}


/* CARD */
.free-value-card {
    background: #111827;
    padding: 40px 10px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 198, 255, 0.12);
    transition: 0.4s ease;
}

.free-value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 198, 255, 0.4);
}

/* ICON */
.free-value-icon {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Responsive Image */
.free-value-icon img {
    border-radius: 15px;
    max-width: 200px;
    height: 100px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .free-value-icon img {
        max-width: 50px;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .free-value-icon img {
        max-width: 40px;
    }
}

/* TITLE */
.free-value-card h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* TEXT */
.free-value-card p {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    /* margin-bottom: 25px; */
}

/* BUTTON */
.free-value-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00c6ff, #0072ff);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 25px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.free-value-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0072ff, #00c6ff);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ================================
   FREE LEARNING BOTTOM BUTTON - ORANGE
================================ */

.ta_free_bottom_btn_wrap {
    margin-top: 60px;
    text-align: center;
}

.ta_free_main_btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 14px 42px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff8c00, #ffa500);
    /* orange gradient */
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 40px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 140, 0, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* Hover Effect */
.ta_free_main_btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffa500, #ff8c00);
    /* reverse gradient on hover */
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(255, 140, 0, 0.8);
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media(max-width:576px) {
    .ta_free_main_btn {
        padding: 12px 30px;
        font-size: 15px;
    }
}


/* Tablets */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .free-value-heading {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .free-value-card {
        padding: 32px 25px;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .free-value-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);

    }

    .free-value-card {
        padding: 10px 10px;
    }

    .free-value-heading {
        font-size: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }



    .free-value-card h3 {
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .free-value-card p {
        font-size: 10px;
    }

    .free-value-btn {
        margin-top: 20px;
        padding: 9px 22px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

/* free-value-section end */



/* Demo Classes Section Start */
.demo-section {
    padding: 80px 20px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Two-column layout */
.demo-flex {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 50px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.demo-image {
    flex: 1 1 400px;
    max-width: 500px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.demo-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.demo-image img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    /* slightly zoom in */
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 198, 255, 0.5);
    /* subtle glowing shadow */
}


.demo-content {
    flex: 1 1 400px;
}

/* Headings & Paragraphs */
.demo-title {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.demo-paragraph {
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Colored Sections Below */
.demo-benefits-section,
.demo-note-section {
    background-color: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.329);
    padding: 50px 30px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.493);
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.demo-subtitle {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Benefits List */
.demo-benefits {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.demo-benefits li {
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}

.demo-benefits li::before {
    content: '╰┈➤';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #00c6ff;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.demo-benefits li:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    color: #00ffff;
}

/* Final Note Paragraph */
.demo-note {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Responsive */
@media(max-width: 900px) {
    .demo-flex {
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .demo-image,
    .demo-content {
        flex: 1 1 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .demo-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .demo-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}



/* ================================
   WORKSHOP INFO SECTION
================================ */

.workshop-info-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

/* Common Box Style */
.workshop-topics-box,
.workshop-benefits-box {
    background: rgba(15, 15, 25, 0.85);
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 198, 255, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.workshop-topics-box:hover,
.workshop-benefits-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 198, 255, 0.35);
}

/* Headings */
.workshop-heading {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Lists */
.workshop-topics-list,
.workshop-benefits-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.workshop-topics-list li,
.workshop-benefits-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 55px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Arrow Icon */
.workshop-topics-list li::before,
.workshop-benefits-list li::before {
    content: "╰┈➤";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #00c6ff;
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Strong Text */
.workshop-topics-list strong,
.workshop-benefits-list strong {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
}



/* Horizontal Nodes Container */
.process-nodes {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.process-heading {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

/* Connecting Line */
.process-nodes::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 25px;
    left: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    height: 4px;
    background: #00c8ffb6;
    z-index: 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Each Node */
.process-node {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #1f1f1f;
    flex: 1 1 calc(14% - 10px);
    min-width: 120px;
    margin: 20px 5px;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    color: #fff;
    /* Text color */
}

.process-node:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.253);
}

/* Node Number Circle */
.process-node::before {
    content: counter(step);
    counter-increment: step;
    position: absolute;
    top: -35px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: #00c6ff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #0d1117;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Node Content */
.process-node p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
    color: #fff;
    /* Ensure white text */
}

/* Bold Step Title */
.process-node strong {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Counter Reset */
.process-nodes {
    counter-reset: step;
}

/* Responsive */
@media(max-width: 900px) {
    .process-nodes {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .process-node {
        width: 80%;
        margin: 30px 0;
    }

    .process-nodes::before {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* Demo Classes Section End */



/* ta_blog_section-start */
.ta_blog_section {
    padding: 60px 20px;
}

/* Heading */
.ta_blog_heading {
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Grid */
.ta_blog_grid {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
}

/* Card */
.ta_blog_card {
    background: #00000049;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.ta_blog_card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Image */
.ta_blog_image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Content */
.ta_blog_content {
    padding: 20px;
}

.ta_blog_content h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.ta_blog_content p {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Button */
.ta_blog_btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    background: #ff7b00;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 25px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: bold;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ta_blog_btn:hover {
    background: #e66f00;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .ta_blog_grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ta_blog_grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ta_blog_heading {
        font-size: 24px;
    }
}

/* ta_blog_section-end */


/* ta_faq_section-start */
.ta_faq_section {
    padding: 80px 20px;
}

.ta_faq_container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: auto;
}

.ta_faq_heading {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

/* FAQ Box */
.ta_faq_wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

/* Item */
.ta_faq_item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-align: left;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Question */
.ta_faq_question {
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000000, #030213, #06133e);
    border: none;
    text-align: left;
    outline: none;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Icon */
.ta_faq_icon {
    font-size: 22px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

/* Answer */
.ta_faq_answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.623);
    padding: 0 22px;
    color: #fff9f7;
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Active State */
.ta_faq_item.active .ta_faq_answer {
    max-height: 300px;
    padding: 15px 22px 20px;

}

.ta_faq_item.active .ta_faq_icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.ta_important_notes_section {
    padding: 60px 20px;
}

/* Main Box */
.ta_important_notes_box {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: auto;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.774);
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 25px 30px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Left Icon */
.ta_important_icon {
    font-size: 40px;
    color: #ff9800;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes taBlink {
    0% {
        opacity: 2;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.3;
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 2;
    }
}

/* Apply to icon */
.ta_important_icon {
    animation: taBlink 1.2s infinite;
}

/* Text */
.ta_important_text h3 {
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.ta_important_text p {
    color: #ddd;
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive */
@media(max-width:600px) {
    .ta_important_notes_box {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .ta_important_icon {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
}


/* Responsive */
@media(max-width:600px) {
    .ta_faq_heading {
        font-size: 22px;
    }


    .ta_faq_question {
        font-size: 14px;
        padding: 15px;
    }
}

/* ta_faq_section-end */


/* Tally Branch Section */
.tally-branch-section {
    padding: 60px 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.tally-branch-section .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.tally-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.tally-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.tally-buttons {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    /* 5 buttons per row on desktop */
    gap: 15px;
    justify-items: center;
}

.tally-btn {
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000000, #030213, #06133e);
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Hover Effect */
.tally-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0054A6, #0054A6);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .tally-buttons {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        /* Tablet: 3 per row */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .tally-buttons {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        /* Mobile: 2 per row */
    }

    .tally-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .tally-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .tally-btn {
        padding: 10px 15px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .tally-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .tally-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .tally-btn {
        padding: 8px 12px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/* Tally Branch Section Exit */


/* franchise-banner-section */
.franchise-banner-section {
    height: 70vh;
    background-image: url("./image/franchise/");
    background-size: auto;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    position: relative;
}

.franchise-banner-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
}

.franchise-banner-content {
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
}

.franchise-banner-title {
    font-size: 52px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.title-primary {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.title-secondary {
    color: #ffcc00;
}

.franchise-banner-text {
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}


/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .franchise-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .stats-bar {
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .franchise-banner-title {
        font-size: 36px;
    }

    .franchise-banner-text {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .overlap-banner {
        margin-top: -50px;
    }

    .franchise-banner-section {
        background-attachment: scroll;
        height: 70vh;
    }
}


/* franchise-banner-section-exit */



/* franchise-stats-section */
.franchise-stats-section {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: auto;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    padding: 40px 20px;
}

/* TOP BAR */
.stats-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 20px 25px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

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

.stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.stat-text {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.partner-btn {
    background: #0054a6;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.partner-btn:hover {
    background: #003f82;
}

/* MAIN CONTENT */
.franchise-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* MAP CARD */
.map-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
}

.map-card img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
}


.badge {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.badge.yellow {
    background: #fbbf24;
    color: #000;
}

.badge.blue {
    background: #0ea5e9;
}

/* MEETING IMAGE */
.meeting-card img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 16px 0px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* ================================
   RESPONSIVE
================================ */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .franchise-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .stats-bar {
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .partner-btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* franchise-stats-section-exit */


/* Why Choose Us Section */
.why-choose-us {
    padding: 60px 20px;
    background: #00000054;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    text-align: center;
}

.why-choose-us .section-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Cards Grid */
.why-choose-us .cards {
    display: grid;
    gap: 30px;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
}

/* Individual Card */
.why-choose-us .card {
    background: #00000077;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    /* Center content horizontally */
    text-align: center;
    /* Center text */
}

.why-choose-us .card img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: block;
}

/* Card Title and Text */
.why-choose-us .card h3 {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.why-choose-us .card p {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Hover Effect */
.why-choose-us .card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .why-choose-us .cards {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .why-choose-us .cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Why Choose Us Section exit */


/* <!--Franchise Growth Section --> */

.quote-icon {
    width: 70px;
    /* circle container size */
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    /* circular shape */
    overflow: hidden;
    /* ensure image stays inside circle */
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    border: 2px solid #555;
    /* optional border */
    margin: 20px auto;
    /* center horizontally */
}

.quote-icon img {
    width: 60%;
    /* scale image inside circle */
    height: 60%;
    object-fit: fill;
    /* maintain aspect ratio */
}

.quote-icon {
    animation: bounce 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes bounce {

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

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




.franchise-growth {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: stretch;
    /* Left and right same height */
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 20px auto;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    /* Responsive */
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

/* Section Heading */
.franchise-heading {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Left Side Image */
.franchise-left {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.franchise-left img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

/* Right Side Cards */
.franchise-right {
    flex: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    /* 3 cards per row */
    gap: 20px;
}

/* Individual Card */
.franchise-right .card {
    background: #0a0a0a71;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.franchise-right .card img {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.franchise-right .card h3 {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.franchise-right .card p {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Hover */
.franchise-right .card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .franchise-right {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .franchise-growth {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .franchise-right {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .franchise-left {
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .franchise-right {
        width: 300px;
        margin: auto;
    }

    .franchise-left img {
        width: 80%;
        height: 300px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }
}

/* <!-- Franchise Growth Section Exit--> */


/* franchise-benefits */

.franchise-benefits {
    padding: 80px 20px;
    /* slightly different background */
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.franchise-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: auto;
}


.franchise-benefits .section-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    /* deep blue for contrast */
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    position: relative;
}


.benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
}

.benefit-card {
    /* subtle gradient */
    padding: 20px 50px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* Circular icon placeholder on top */
.benefit-card::before {
    content: '✓';
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: #0054A6;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 8%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Hover effect */
.benefit-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.03);
}

/* franchise-benefits-exit */






/* contact-section-start */
.contact-page {
    padding: 70px 15px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #333;
}

/* ================= BRANCHES ================= */
.branches {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.branch {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 25px;
    position: relative;
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);

}

.branch::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -1px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0054A6, #001F4D);
    border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
    transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.branch:hover::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #001F4D, #0054A6);
}


.branch::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -1px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0054A6, #001F4D);
    border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
}

.branch:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.branch h4 {
    margin: 18px 0 10px;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #001F4D;
}

.branch p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #555;
}

/* ================= CONTACT FORM ================= */
.contact-form {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: auto;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-left: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-form::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0054A6, #001F4D);
    border-radius: 12px 0 0 12px;
}

.contact-form h3 {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #001F4D;
}

.contact-form label {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: block;
    color: #333;
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form select,
.contact-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid #cfd3e0;
    font-size: 15px;
    background: #fdfdfd;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form select:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
    border-color: #0054A6;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 84, 166, 0.3);
    outline: none;
}

.contact-form input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: auto;
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.contact-form button {
    margin-top: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0054A6, #001F4D);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-form button:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #001F4D, #0054A6);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .contact-form {
        padding: 30px;
    }

    .branch h4 {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .branch p {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .contact-form h3 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .branches {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
        gap: 24px;
        margin-bottom: 60px;
    }
}

/* contact-section-end */


/* Footer-start */
.main-footer {
    background-color: #00050a;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 60px 0 20px;
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 1500px;
    margin: auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* ===== GRID ===== */
.footer-main-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}


.footer-col {
    padding: 0 25px;
    position: relative;
}

/* ===== VERTICAL DIVIDER ===== */
.footer-col:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    right: 0;
    width: 1px;
    height: 90%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.555);
}


.quicklinks-col {
    padding: 0 25px;
}

.quicklinks-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* GRID */
.quicklinks-grid {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px 20px;
    width: 380px;
}

/* LINKS */
.quicklinks-grid li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.quicklinks-grid i {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.quicklinks-grid a {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.3s;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.quicklinks-grid a:hover {
    color: #176CB1;
    padding-left: 4px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .quicklinks-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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


/* ===== BRAND ===== */
.footer-logo {
    height: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.brand-text {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== SOCIAL ===== */
.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin: 20px 0;
}

.footer-socials a {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
    color: #176CB1;
}

/* ===== TITLES ===== */
.footer-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-title i {
    margin-right: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #ffffff;
}


/* ===== LINKS ===== */
.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-links i {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: #176CB1;
    padding-left: 4px;
}

/* ===== CONTACT ===== */
.contact-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.contact-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.contact-list i {
    color: #ffffff;
}


/* ============================
   LEGAL DISCLAIMER ROW
============================ */

.footer-legal-row {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    background-color: transparent;
    /* keep container transparent */
}

/* Heading with gradient lines */
.footer-legal-row h5.legal-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    /* space between text and lines */
}

.footer-legal-row h5.legal-title::before,
.footer-legal-row h5.legal-title::after {
    content: "";
    width: 150px;
    /* line length */
    height: 1px;
    /* line thickness */
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #000, #ccc);
    /* dark to light */
}

.footer-legal-row h5.legal-title::after {
    background: linear-gradient(to left, #000, #ccc);
    /* reverse gradient for right side */
}

/* Legal content container with background */
.footer-legal-row .legal-content {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 20px;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    border-radius: 8px;

    /* Outer subtle border */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);

    /* Add top glowing line */
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 120, 255, 0.4);

    /* Smooth transition for hover */
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-legal-row .legal-content:hover {
    /* Intensify glow on hover */
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.473);

    /* Slightly brighter border */
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 120, 255, 0.6);

    /* Optional: slightly lift the element */
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}




/* Paragraph styling inside legal content */
.footer-legal-row .legal-content p {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: #ffffff;
    /* text color */
}

/* Horizontal line only for paragraphs with class "has-line" */
.footer-legal-row .legal-content p.has-line {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    /* space for line */
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-legal-row .legal-content p.has-line::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    text-align: center;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    /* line thickness */
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #000000, #ffffff, #000000);
    /* light → dark → light */
}


.footer-legal-row .legal-content .legal-copy {
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Mobile responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .footer-legal-row {
        padding: 30px 0px;
    }

    .footer-legal-row .legal-content {
        padding: 15px;
        /* reduce padding on mobile */
    }

    .footer-legal-row .legal-content p {
        font-size: 11px;
    }

    .footer-legal-row .legal-content h6 {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .footer-legal-row h5.legal-title::before,
    .footer-legal-row h5.legal-title::after {
        width: 80px;
        /* shorter lines on mobile */
    }
}



/* ===== FOOTER BOTTOM ===== */
.footer-bottom {
    background-color: #167DE2;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #ffffff;

    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    /* horizontal center */
    align-items: center;
    /* vertical center */
    text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .footer-main-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-bottom {
        border-radius: 15px;
        padding: 12px 20px;
    }
}

/* ================================
   RESPONSIVE FOOTER IMPROVEMENTS
================================ */

/* Large Tablets */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .footer-main-row {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .quicklinks-grid {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* Tablets */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .footer-main-row {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 35px;
    }

    .footer-col,
    .quicklinks-col {
        padding: 0 10px;
    }

    /* Remove vertical dividers */
    .footer-col:not(:last-child)::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* Mobiles */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .footer-main-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .footer-socials {
        justify-content: left;
    }

    .footer-links li,
    .contact-list li,
    .quicklinks-grid li {
        justify-content: left;
    }

    .footer-title,
    .quicklinks-title {
        text-align: left;
    }

    .quicklinks-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        justify-items: left;
    }

    .footer-logo {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
}

/* Extra Small Phones */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
    .footer-title {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .footer-links a,
    .contact-list li,
    .quicklinks-grid a {
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .brand-text {
        font-size: 13px;
    }
}


/* Footer-end */

/* ===============================
   ANIMATED BACK TO TOP BUTTON
   =============================== */

#et-top-btn {
    position: fixed;
    right: 25px;
    bottom: 25px;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f4a100, #ff7b00);
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.9);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 9999;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Show button */
#et-top-btn.et-show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Arrow */
.et-top-arrow {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover lift + glow */
#et-top-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(244, 161, 0, 0.45);
}

/* Arrow bounce on hover */
#et-top-btn:hover .et-top-arrow {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Pulse ring animation */
#et-top-btn::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1);
}

#et-top-btn:hover::before {
    animation: et-top-pulse 0.9s ease-out;
}

@keyframes et-top-pulse {
    0% {
        opacity: 0.6;
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(1.6);
    }
}

/* Floating idle animation */
#et-top-btn.et-show {
    animation: et-top-float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes et-top-float {

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

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-6px);
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    #et-top-btn {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        right: 15px;
        bottom: 15px;
    }

    .et-top-arrow {
        font-size: 18px;
    }
}

/* ===== WhatsApp Floating Button ===== */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    right: 25px;
    /* slightly off-screen */
    bottom: 90px;
    /* ABOVE back-to-top button */
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366, #1ebe5d);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 26px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    z-index: 9998;
    /* below top button if needed */
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover Effect */
.whatsapp-float:hover {
    /* slide fully into view */
    transform: scale(1.08);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Mobile adjustment */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .whatsapp-float {
        right: 15px;
        bottom: 80px;
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        font-size: 24px;
    }
}

/* ===== Call Floating Button ===== */
.call-float {
    position: fixed;
    left: 12px;
    /* slightly off-screen */
    bottom: 90px;
    /* balanced with other buttons */
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: #1D56DA;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 22px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    z-index: 9997;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover / Tap effect */
.call-float:hover {
    left: 25px;
    transform: scale(1.08);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Hide on Desktop */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .call-float {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* Mobile Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .call-float {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        font-size: 20px;
        bottom: 80px;
    }
}