:root {
    --primary-color: #B81D4C;
    --primary-hover: #9E103E;
    --primary-light: #FFF5F8;
    --primary-border: #F5D6DF;
    --tag-color: #C93264;
    --heading-color: #4A1525;
    --body-color: #5C4B51;
    --muted-color: #8C7B81;
    --footer-bg: #981240;
    --footer-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    --font-script: 'Alex Brush', 'Great Vibes', cursive;
    --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRELOADER
   ========================================================================== */
.preloader-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFF5F8 0%, #FFFFFF 40%, #FFF0F4 100%);
    transition: opacity 0.55s ease, visibility 0.55s ease;
}

.preloader-overlay.preloader-done {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.preloader-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    position: relative;
}

/* Bloom ring – soft rotating halo behind the logo */
.preloader-bloom-ring {
    position: absolute;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2.5px dashed rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.18);
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    margin-top: -26px; /* nudge to center on logo */
    animation: preloaderSpin 6s linear infinite;
}

.preloader-bloom-ring::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px dotted rgba(201, 50, 100, 0.10);
    animation: preloaderSpin 10s linear infinite reverse;
}

/* Logo image */
.preloader-logo {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: preloaderPulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 28px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.18));
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Progress bar */
.preloader-bar-track {
    width: 160px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.10);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.preloader-bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), #E04575);
    animation: preloaderProgress 1.4s ease-in-out forwards;
}

/* Tagline */
.preloader-tagline {
    font-family: 'Alex Brush', 'Great Vibes', cursive;
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: preloaderFadeIn 0.8s 0.4s ease forwards;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Keyframes */
@keyframes preloaderPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    50%      { transform: scale(1.06); }
}

@keyframes preloaderSpin {
    from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
    to   { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes preloaderProgress {
    0%   { width: 0%; }
    60%  { width: 70%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
}

@keyframes preloaderFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--body-color);
    background-color: #FFFDFD;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100vw;
}

/* Custom Container for Pixel-Accurate Spacing */
.custom-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    padding-left: 24px;
    padding-right: 24px;
}

/* Typography Helpers */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--heading-color);
}

.script-font {
    font-family: var(--font-script);
}

/* Section Tags */
.section-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--tag-color);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.section-tag i {
    font-size: 12px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--heading-color);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-academy-join {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.2);
}

.btn-academy-join:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.3);
}

.btn-academy-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.25);
}

.btn-academy-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.35);
}

.btn-academy-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 11px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.btn-academy-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.btn-academy-pill-sm {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--tag-color) !important;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 6px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--tag-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.btn-academy-pill-sm:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVBAR
   ========================================================================== */
.academy-navbar {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f6edf0;
    padding: 12px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.04);
    z-index: 1050;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.academy-navbar.navbar-scrolled {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    padding: 8px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 22px rgba(74, 21, 37, 0.09);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.12);
}

.navbar-logo-img {
    height: 56px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.12));
    transition: height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.academy-navbar.navbar-scrolled .navbar-logo-img {
    height: 48px;
}

.navbar-brand:hover .navbar-logo-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.nav-menu-list .nav-link {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-menu-list .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.nav-menu-list .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.academy-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.academy-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.16);
    outline: none;
}

/* Floating WhatsApp Quick Action Button */
.academy-float-wa {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #1EBE5D 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 11px 18px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
    z-index: 1040;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.academy-float-wa:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
}

.academy-float-wa i {
    font-size: 20px;
}

/* Floating Back to Top Button */
.scroll-to-top-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 84px;
    right: 24px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B81D4C 0%, #870F35 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.35);
    z-index: 1039;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.9);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.scroll-to-top-btn.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.scroll-to-top-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D43869 0%, #B81D4C 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.5);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.scroll-to-top-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .scroll-to-top-btn {
        bottom: 80px;
        right: 22px;
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 13px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION (Luxury Boutique Academy Redesign)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 720px;
    padding: 70px 0 50px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFDFE 0%, #FFF5F8 40%, #FFF0F4 75%, #FFFDFE 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Atmospheric Ambient Glow Blobs */
.hero-ambient-glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.glow-top-left {
    top: -120px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 520px;
    height: 520px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(238, 126, 163, 0.22) 0%, rgba(255, 235, 242, 0.06) 60%, transparent 80%);
    filter: blur(55px);
}

.glow-center-right {
    top: 10%;
    right: -100px;
    width: 680px;
    height: 680px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 182, 201, 0.28) 0%, rgba(255, 225, 235, 0.10) 50%, transparent 75%);
    filter: blur(65px);
}

.glow-bottom-accent {
    bottom: -60px;
    left: 30%;
    width: 460px;
    height: 460px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 214, 225, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(50px);
}

/* Botanical Corner Decorations */
.floral-tl {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: clamp(140px, 16vw, 260px);
    pointer-events: none;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, black 72%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, black 72%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0.92;
}

.floral-bl {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: clamp(130px, 14vw, 230px);
    pointer-events: none;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%, black 72%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%, black 72%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0.92;
}

.hero-floating-floral {
    animation: heroFloralFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-floating-floral-rev {
    animation: heroFloralFloatRev 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Twinkling Golden Sparkles */
.hero-sparkle {
    position: absolute;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #E2A153;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    user-select: none;
}

.sparkle-pos-1 {
    top: 18%;
    left: 46%;
    animation: sparkleTwinkle 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sparkle-pos-2 {
    bottom: 24%;
    left: 8%;
    animation: sparkleTwinkle 4.2s 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sparkle-pos-3 {
    top: 26%;
    right: 4%;
    animation: sparkleTwinkle 3.8s 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Hero Left Content Column */
.hero-text-col {
    padding-right: clamp(10px, 2.5vw, 40px);
    z-index: 3;
}

/* Enrolling Intake Badge */
.hero-intake-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    padding: 7px 18px 7px 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.18);
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.08);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-intake-badge:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.14);
}

.hero-badge-logo {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.2));
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.live-pulse-dot {
    position: relative;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.pulse-ring {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -3px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.4);
    animation: pulseRadar 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1) infinite;
}

.pulse-point {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-color);
}

.intake-label {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.intake-year-tag {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--tag-color));
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* Main Grand Title */
.hero-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 4.4vw, 56px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.14;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.hero-title-tint {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    position: relative;
}

.hero-title-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B81D4C 0%, #D83B6D 50%, #C93264 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-cursive-text {
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    color: var(--tag-color);
    font-size: clamp(52px, 6.2vw, 84px);
    font-weight: 400;
    display: block;
    margin-top: -6px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(201, 50, 100, 0.15));
}

/* Subtitle */
.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(15.5px, 1.25vw, 17.5px);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--body-color);
    line-height: 1.72;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    max-width: 560px;
}

/* Action Buttons */
.hero-btn-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, #C92657 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 13px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.28);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.btn-hero-primary::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: none;
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.38);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-hover) 0%, #B81D4C 100%);
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover::after {
    left: 140%;
    transition: all 0.75s ease-in-out;
}

.btn-hero-outline {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-color);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(74, 21, 37, 0.04);
}

.btn-hero-outline:hover {
    background: var(--primary-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.12);
}

.btn-hero-whatsapp {
    background: #25D366;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.28);
}

.btn-hero-whatsapp:hover {
    background: #20BD5A;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.38);
}

/* Social Proof & Student Avatar Stack */
.hero-social-proof {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 214, 223, 0.8);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.06);
}

.hero-avatar-stack {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.avatar-thumb {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2.5px solid #ffffff;
    margin-left: -12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(74, 21, 37, 0.12);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.avatar-thumb:first-child {
    margin-left: 0;
}

.avatar-thumb:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.1);
    z-index: 5;
}

.avatar-count-badge {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), #D83B6D);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 2.5px solid #ffffff;
    margin-left: -12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.25);
}

.hero-proof-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-star-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3px;
    color: #F5A623;
    font-size: 13.5px;
}

.rating-number {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-left: 6px;
}

.proof-subtext {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--muted-color);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Visual Column (The Arched Luxury Showcase)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-visual-col {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 3;
}

.hero-stage-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 30px 10px;
}

/* Ambient Halo & Dashed Decorative Ring */
.stage-ambient-halo {
    position: absolute;
    width: 460px;
    height: 460px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 195, 212, 0.45) 0%, rgba(255, 230, 240, 0.15) 55%, transparent 75%);
    filter: blur(45px);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.stage-dashed-ring {
    position: absolute;
    width: 470px;
    height: 470px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px dashed rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.18);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: preloaderSpin 50s linear infinite;
}

/* Arched Centerpiece Frame */
.hero-arch-showcase {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 410px;
    height: 520px;
    border-radius: 220px 220px 36px 36px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 8px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 65px -15px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.22), 0 10px 25px rgba(74, 21, 37, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}

.hero-arch-showcase:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 35px 80px -15px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.30), 0 14px 30px rgba(74, 21, 37, 0.12);
}

.hero-arch-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 30%;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.hero-arch-showcase:hover .hero-arch-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.arch-glass-sheen {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 0%, transparent 45%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 100%);
}

/* Floating Glassmorphic Badges */
.hero-floating-card {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 4;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 13px;
    padding: 13px 18px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(74, 21, 37, 0.10), 0 2px 8px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.hero-floating-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(74, 21, 37, 0.16);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
}

.card-top-left {
    top: 50px;
    left: -20px;
    animation: floatCardA 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.card-bottom-right {
    bottom: 30px;
    right: -20px;
    animation: floatCardB 7s 1s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.float-icon-box {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 13px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.24);
}

.bg-rose-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D83B6D 0%, #B81D4C 100%);
}

.bg-berry-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B81D4C 0%, #871236 100%);
}

.float-card-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.float-card-title {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.float-card-sub {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--muted-color);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Floating Heritage Seal / Logo Medallion */
.hero-atelier-seal {
    position: absolute;
    right: -15px;
    top: 34%;
    z-index: 4;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 2px dashed rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.16), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    animation: floatCardA 8s 0.6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.hero-atelier-seal:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(4deg);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.24);
}

.seal-core {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 6px;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.hero-seal-logo-img {
    width: 88px;
    height: 88px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.16));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-atelier-seal:hover .hero-seal-logo-img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.seal-est-pill {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -6px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--tag-color));
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 8.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.3);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.seal-icon {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.seal-script {
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: block;
}

.seal-meta {
    font-size: 8px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.seal-est {
    font-size: 8px;
    color: var(--muted-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
}

/* Floating Specialty Pill */
.hero-specialty-pill {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    left: 20px;
    z-index: 4;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.22);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(74, 21, 37, 0.08);
    animation: floatCardB 6.5s 1.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.text-primary-berry {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Highlights Strip (Bottom Feature Bar)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-highlights-strip {
    margin-top: 60px;
    padding: 24px 30px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(74, 21, 37, 0.06), 0 2px 6px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.04);
}

.hero-promise-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 6px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-promise-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.promise-icon-wrap {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 19px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.08);
}

.hero-promise-item:hover .promise-icon-wrap {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.28);
}

.promise-text strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.promise-text span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--muted-color);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Keyframe Animations for Hero
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes heroFloralFloat {
    0%   { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-14px) rotate(1.5deg); }
}

@keyframes heroFloralFloatRev {
    0%   { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: translateY(12px) rotate(-1.5deg); }
}

@keyframes floatCardA {
    0%   { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-0.8deg); }
}

@keyframes floatCardB {
    0%   { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(0.8deg); }
}

@keyframes pulseRadar {
    0%   { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.9; }
    70%  { transform: scale(1.8); opacity: 0; }
    100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0; }
}

@keyframes sparkleTwinkle {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.2; transform: scale(0.8) rotate(0deg); }
    50%      { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.25) rotate(15deg); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints for Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .hero-arch-showcase {
        max-width: 360px;
        height: 470px;
    }
    .card-top-left {
        left: -10px;
        top: 30px;
    }
    .card-bottom-right {
        right: -10px;
        bottom: 20px;
    }
    .hero-atelier-seal {
        right: -10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .hero-section {
        padding: 50px 0 40px 0;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    .hero-text-col {
        text-align: center;
        padding-right: 0;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .hero-subtitle {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
    .hero-btn-wrap {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .hero-social-proof {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .hero-stage-container {
        max-width: 420px;
        margin-top: 30px;
    }
    .hero-arch-showcase {
        max-width: 330px;
        height: 430px;
    }
    .stage-dashed-ring {
        width: 380px;
        height: 380px;
    }
    .stage-ambient-halo {
        width: 360px;
        height: 360px;
    }
    .hero-highlights-strip {
        margin-top: 40px;
        padding: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero-section {
        padding: 40px 0 30px 0;
    }
    .hero-main-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    .hero-cursive-text {
        font-size: 46px;
    }
    .hero-btn-wrap .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .hero-social-proof {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
        text-align: center;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 320px;
    }
    .hero-star-row {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .hero-stage-container {
        max-width: 320px;
        padding: 20px 0;
    }
    .hero-arch-showcase {
        max-width: 280px;
        height: 370px;
        border-radius: 160px 160px 28px 28px;
    }
    .stage-dashed-ring, .stage-ambient-halo {
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
    }
    .hero-floating-card {
        padding: 8px 12px;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .float-icon-box {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    .float-card-title {
        font-size: 11.5px;
    }
    .float-card-sub {
        font-size: 10px;
    }
    .card-top-left {
        left: -8px;
        top: 15px;
    }
    .card-bottom-right {
        right: -8px;
        bottom: 10px;
    }
    .hero-atelier-seal {
        width: 82px;
        height: 82px;
        right: -8px;
        top: 30%;
    }
    .hero-seal-logo-img {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
    }
    .seal-est-pill {
        font-size: 7px;
        padding: 1px 6px;
        bottom: -4px;
    }
    .hero-specialty-pill {
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        bottom: -10px;
        font-size: 11px;
        padding: 6px 14px;
        white-space: nowrap;
        animation: none;
    }
    .hero-highlights-strip {
        padding: 16px;
    }
    .hero-promise-item {
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .promise-icon-wrap {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        font-size: 15px;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }
    .promise-text strong {
        font-size: 12.5px;
    }
    .promise-text span {
        font-size: 10.5px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .hero-section {
        padding: 30px 0 20px 0;
    }
    .floral-tl, .floral-bl {
        width: 80px;
        opacity: 0.3;
    }
    .hero-intake-badge {
        padding: 5px 12px;
        gap: 6px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        max-width: 100%;
        border-radius: 30px;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .hero-badge-logo {
        width: 22px;
        height: 22px;
    }
    .intake-label {
        font-size: 10.5px;
        letter-spacing: 0.2px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .intake-year-tag {
        font-size: 9.5px;
        padding: 2px 7px;
    }
    .hero-main-title {
        font-size: 27px;
        line-height: 1.25;
    }
    .hero-cursive-text {
        font-size: 36px;
        line-height: 1.1;
    }
    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 13.5px;
        line-height: 1.6;
        max-width: 100%;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }
    .hero-btn-wrap {
        gap: 8px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .hero-btn-wrap .btn {
        font-size: 13.5px;
        padding: 11px 16px;
        min-height: 46px;
    }
    .hero-social-proof {
        max-width: 280px;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .avatar-thumb {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        margin-right: -8px;
    }
    .avatar-count-badge {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        font-size: 11px;
    }
    .rating-number {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
    .proof-subtext {
        font-size: 11.5px;
    }
    .hero-stage-container {
        max-width: 260px;
        padding: 12px 0;
        margin-top: 20px;
    }
    .hero-arch-showcase {
        max-width: 210px;
        height: 285px;
        border-radius: 110px 110px 20px 20px;
    }
    .stage-dashed-ring, .stage-ambient-halo {
        width: 230px;
        height: 230px;
    }
    .hero-floating-card {
        padding: 5px 8px;
        border-radius: 10px;
        gap: 6px;
    }
    .float-icon-box {
        width: 26px;
        height: 26px;
        font-size: 11px;
        border-radius: 7px;
    }
    .float-card-title {
        font-size: 9.5px;
    }
    .float-card-sub {
        font-size: 8px;
    }
    .card-top-left {
        left: -12px;
        top: 8px;
    }
    .card-bottom-right {
        right: -12px;
        bottom: 5px;
    }
    .hero-atelier-seal {
        width: 62px;
        height: 62px;
        right: -10px;
        top: 25%;
    }
    .hero-seal-logo-img {
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
    }
    .seal-est-pill {
        font-size: 6px;
        padding: 1px 4px;
        bottom: -3px;
    }
    .hero-specialty-pill {
        font-size: 9px;
        padding: 4px 10px;
        bottom: -6px;
    }
    .hero-highlights-strip {
        padding: 12px 10px;
        margin-top: 26px;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }
    .hero-promise-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 5px;
    }
    .promise-icon-wrap {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        font-size: 13px;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }
    .promise-text strong {
        font-size: 11px;
        line-height: 1.25;
    }
    .promise-text span {
        font-size: 9.5px;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
    .hero-main-title {
        font-size: 23px;
    }
    .hero-cursive-text {
        font-size: 30px;
    }
    .hero-stage-container {
        max-width: 240px;
    }
    .hero-arch-showcase {
        max-width: 190px;
        height: 260px;
    }
    .card-top-left {
        left: -8px;
    }
    .card-bottom-right {
        right: -8px;
    }
    .hero-atelier-seal {
        width: 56px;
        height: 56px;
        right: -6px;
    }
    .hero-seal-logo-img {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT THE ACADEMY
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
    padding: 60px 0 40px 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.about-text-content {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--body-color);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.about-stats-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.stat-icon-wrap {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 20px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--muted-color);
    text-transform: capitalize;
    display: block;
}

.stat-value {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-image-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.08);
}

.about-image-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.about-image-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VISION, MISSION, COMMITMENT
   ========================================================================== */
.pillars-section {
    padding: 40px 0 60px 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.pillar-card {
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.08);
}

.pillar-icon-circle {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--tag-color);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--tag-color);
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pillar-title {
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    font-size: 38px;
    color: var(--tag-color);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.pillar-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--body-color);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR COURSES
   ========================================================================== */
.courses-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #FFF9FA 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.floral-course-l {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50px;
    width: 80px;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.floral-course-r {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 50px;
    width: 80px;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 36px;
}

.course-item-card {
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 24px 14px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 145px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.course-item-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #E8A2B5;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.1);
}

.course-icon-wrap {
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--tag-color);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.course-item-card:hover .course-icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.12);
}

.course-item-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE & OUR JOURNEY
   ========================================================================== */
.why-choose-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.why-image-card {
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.08);
    height: 100%;
}

.why-image-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 18px;
}

.why-features-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.why-feature-item {
    text-align: center;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 80px;
}

.why-feature-icon {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--tag-color);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.why-feature-text {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    display: block;
}

.journey-box {
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 24px;
    position: relative;
}

.journey-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.journey-stats-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.journey-stat-col {
    flex: 1;
}

.journey-stat-icon {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--tag-color);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.journey-stat-value {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.journey-stat-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--muted-color);
    display: block;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.floral-journey-corner {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -10px;
    width: 100px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GALLERY & HOMEPAGE SLIDER
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 60px 0 50px 0;
    background-color: #FFFDFD;
}

.gallery-slider-arrows {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.gallery-nav-btn {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-border);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.gallery-nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.25);
}

.gallery-nav-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.95);
}

.gallery-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 6px 0;
}

.gallery-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding: 10px 4px 20px 4px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    cursor: grab;
}

.gallery-slider-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.gallery-slider-track.is-dragging {
    cursor: grabbing;
    scroll-behavior: auto;
    user-select: none;
}

.gallery-slide-item {
    flex: 0 0 calc(25% - 15px);
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-photo-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.05);
    height: 100%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.gallery-photo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.3);
}

.gallery-photo-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 240px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #FFF5F8;
    border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
}

.gallery-photo-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.gallery-photo-card:hover .gallery-photo-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: var(--tag-color);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.15);
    z-index: 2;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.gallery-photo-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(74, 21, 37, 0.75) 0%, rgba(74, 21, 37, 0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 1;
}

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

.gallery-zoom-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    transform: scale(0.8);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.gallery-photo-card:hover .gallery-zoom-icon {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.gallery-view-hint {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.gallery-photo-meta {
    padding: 16px 18px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 0 0 20px 20px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.gallery-photo-title {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.gallery-photo-card:hover .gallery-photo-title {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.gallery-photo-desc {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--muted-color);
    line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Dots and Slider Footer */
.gallery-dots-indicator {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.gallery-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.2);
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.gallery-dot.active {
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.3);
}

.gallery-slider-counter {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--muted-color);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR FUTURE
   ========================================================================== */
.future-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.future-cursive-badge {
    text-align: right;
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    color: #8D5B4C;
    font-size: 32px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.future-cursive-badge i {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--tag-color);
}

.future-steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.future-step-card {
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 24px 14px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 140px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.future-step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.08);
}

.future-step-icon {
    font-size: 26px;
    color: var(--tag-color);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.future-step-text {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LEADERS MESSAGES
   ========================================================================== */
.leaders-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: #FFFDFD;
}

.leader-card {
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px 24px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.05);
    height: 100%;
}

.leader-card-body {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.leader-portrait {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.15);
}

.leader-info-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.leader-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.leader-role {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--tag-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.leader-quote {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--body-color);
    font-style: normal;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.leader-card-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    right: 20px;
    bottom: 15px;
    color: rgba(201, 50, 100, 0.25);
    font-size: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HAPPY CLIENTS & STUDENT TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
    padding: 70px 0 60px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF7FA 50%, #FFFFFF 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid #F8E3EA;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.floral-testimonial-l {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 6%;
    width: clamp(120px, 12vw, 200px);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.85;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    z-index: 1;
}

.floral-testimonial-r {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 6%;
    width: clamp(100px, 10vw, 170px);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.85;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-trust-strip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 14px 30px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.16);
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.07);
    width: fit-content;
    margin: 0 auto 26px auto;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.testimonial-trust-strip:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.32);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.14);
}

/* Glowing Shimmer Light Beam Effect */
.trust-strip-shimmer {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -120%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 20%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 50%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    animation: trustStripShimmer 4.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes trustStripShimmer {
    0%   { left: -120%; }
    30%  { left: 220%; }
    100% { left: 220%; }
}

.trust-badge-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 3px 6px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    cursor: default;
}

.trust-badge-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
}

.trust-badge-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* Individual Icon Colors & Pulsing Micro-Animations */
.icon-anim-star {
    background: #FFF8E6;
    color: #F5A623;
    border: 1.5px solid #FDE6B3;
    animation: starSparklePulse 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.icon-anim-grad {
    background: #FDF0F4;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border: 1.5px solid #F8C3D2;
    animation: capTiltBounce 3.4s 0.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.icon-anim-heart {
    background: #FFF2F6;
    color: #E63956;
    border: 1.5px solid #FDCED8;
    animation: heartBeatPulse 2.6s 0.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.icon-anim-branch {
    background: #F5F3FF;
    color: #7C3AED;
    border: 1.5px solid #DDD6FE;
    animation: storeGlowPulse 3.2s 0.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes starSparklePulse {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.15);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.14) rotate(8deg);
        box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.45);
    }
}

@keyframes capTiltBounce {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: rotate(0deg) translateY(0);
    }
    25% {
        transform: rotate(-10deg) translateY(-2px);
    }
    75% {
        transform: rotate(8deg) translateY(-1px);
    }
}

@keyframes heartBeatPulse {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    14% {
        transform: scale(1.15);
        color: #B81D4C;
    }
    28% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    42% {
        transform: scale(1.1);
    }
    70% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

@keyframes storeGlowPulse {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
    }
}

.trust-badge-text {
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.trust-badge-item strong {
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.25;
    font-size: 13.5px;
}

.trust-badge-item span {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--muted-color);
    display: block;
}

/* Category Filter Tabs */
.testimonial-filters-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.testimonial-filter-btn {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--body-color);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-border);
    padding: 7px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.testimonial-filter-btn:hover,
.testimonial-filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Testimonial Cards */
.testimonial-col {
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.testimonial-col.is-hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.35);
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDE2EA 0%, #F8C3D2 100%);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.16);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-name {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.testimonial-role-text {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--tag-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
}

.verified-pill {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #198754;
    background: rgba(25, 135, 84, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(25, 135, 84, 0.18);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.testimonial-stars {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
}

.stars-score {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.testimonial-branch-text {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--muted-color);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.quote-decoration {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: -12px;
    font-size: 32px;
    color: rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.08);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-quote-text {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--body-color);
    font-style: normal;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Creation Box in Footer */
.testimonial-creation-box {
    background: #FFF7FA;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.22);
    border-radius: 14px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover .testimonial-creation-box {
    background: #FFF0F5;
    border-color: rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.4);
}

.creation-badge {
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--tag-color);
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
}

.creation-title {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.creation-outcome {
    font-size: 11px;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 2px;
    color: var(--muted-color);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.creation-thumb-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.creation-thumb-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.creation-thumb-wrap:hover .creation-thumb-img {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.creation-zoom-icon {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.45);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.creation-thumb-wrap:hover .creation-zoom-icon {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Bottom Invitation Banner */
.testimonial-bottom-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF0F4 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #FFF5F8 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-border);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.06);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-banner-section {
    background-color: #FFF2F5;
    border-top: 1px solid #F5D6DF;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #F5D6DF;
    padding: 36px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-banner-bg-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.15;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-cake-decor-left {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-cake-decor-right {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-script-title {
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 42px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.cta-heading-bold {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT US
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

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

.contact-icon-box {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--tag-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-title {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    text-transform: capitalize;
}

.contact-info-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--body-color);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-cursive-badge {
    text-align: right;
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    color: #8D5B4C;
    font-size: 36px;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.contact-cursive-badge i {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--tag-color);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.academy-footer {
    background-color: var(--footer-bg);
    padding: 60px 0 20px 0;
}

.footer-brand-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.footer-brand-subtitle {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    display: block;
}

.footer-column-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-links-list li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-links-list a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-social-links .social-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.footer-social-links .social-icon:hover {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--footer-bg);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-email-badge {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 100%;
    word-break: break-all;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-email-badge:hover {
    background: #FFF5F8;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.footer-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--footer-border);
    margin: 40px 0 20px 0;
}

.copyright-text {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.footer-motto {
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    font-size: 22px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.footer-motto i {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #FFB3C6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .academy-navbar {
        padding: 8px 0;
    }
    .navbar-logo-img {
        height: 48px;
    }
    .navbar-collapse {
        background: #ffffff;
        border-radius: 16px;
        padding: 16px 20px;
        margin-top: 12px;
        border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
        box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.08);
    }
    .nav-menu-list .nav-link {
        padding: 10px 14px !important;
        border-radius: 10px;
        font-size: 15px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #FFF2F6;
    }
    .nav-menu-list .nav-link:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }
    .nav-menu-list .nav-link.active {
        background-color: var(--primary-light);
    }
    
    .hero-section,
    .hero-full-row {
        min-height: auto;
    }
    
    .hero-text-col {
        padding-left: 15px;
        padding-right: 15px;
        padding-top: 30px;
        padding-bottom: 20px;
        text-align: center;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .hero-btn-wrap {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .hero-main-title {
        font-size: 38px;
    }
    
    .hero-cursive-text {
        font-size: 50px;
    }
    
    .courses-grid,
    .future-steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    
    .gallery-slide-item {
        flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 14px);
    }
    .gallery-photo-img-wrap {
        height: 210px;
    }
    
    .about-image-card {
        margin-top: 30px;
    }
    
    .why-image-card {
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        max-height: 350px;
    }
    
    .cta-cake-decor-left,
    .cta-cake-decor-right {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .future-cursive-badge,
    .contact-cursive-badge {
        text-align: left;
        margin-top: 10px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
    
    .section-tag {
        font-size: 11.5px;
        padding: 4px 14px;
    }
    
    .courses-grid,
    .future-steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 12px;
    }
    
    .gallery-slide-item {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 10px);
    }
    .gallery-photo-img-wrap {
        height: 190px;
    }
    
    .why-features-row {
        gap: 12px;
    }
    
    .why-feature-item {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 6px);
    }
    
    .journey-stats-row {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    
    .journey-stat-col {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 6px);
    }
    
    .leader-card {
        padding: 22px 18px;
    }
    
    .leader-card-body {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .leader-portrait {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
    }
    
    /* Testimonial responsive styling */
    .testimonial-trust-strip {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 12px 16px;
        padding: 16px 20px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }
    .trust-badge-item {
        padding: 4px;
        width: 100%;
        min-width: 0;
    }
    .trust-badge-icon {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        font-size: 13px;
        margin-left: 2px;
    }
    .trust-badge-item strong {
        font-size: 12.5px;
    }
    .trust-badge-item span {
        font-size: 10.5px;
    }
    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 20px 16px;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }
    .quote-decoration {
        font-size: 26px;
    }
    .testimonial-quote-text {
        font-size: 13px;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }
    .floral-testimonial-l,
    .floral-testimonial-r {
        display: none;
    }
    .testimonial-bottom-banner {
        padding: 28px 18px !important;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }
    .testimonial-bottom-banner .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    /* Floating WhatsApp on tablets/mobiles */
    .academy-float-wa {
        bottom: 18px;
        right: 18px;
        padding: 10px 16px;
        font-size: 13.5px;
    }
    .academy-float-wa i {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .academy-footer {
        padding-bottom: 95px !important;
    }
    
    .cta-banner-section {
        padding: 32px 16px;
    }
    .cta-script-title {
        font-size: 34px;
    }
    .cta-heading-bold {
        font-size: 26px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .navbar-logo-img {
        height: 42px;
    }
    
    .courses-grid,
    .future-steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 10px;
    }
    
    .course-item-card {
        padding: 18px 10px;
        min-height: 130px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }
    
    .future-step-card {
        padding: 16px 10px;
        min-height: 125px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }
    .future-step-icon {
        font-size: 22px;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .future-step-text {
        font-size: 12px;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }
    
    .gallery-slide-item {
        flex: 0 0 78%;
    }
    .gallery-photo-img-wrap {
        height: 180px;
    }
    .gallery-slider-track {
        gap: 14px;
        padding-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .gallery-nav-btn {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 13px;
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: 24px;
    }
    
    .stat-item {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .about-stats-row {
        gap: 16px;
    }

    /* Testimonials mobile */
    .testimonial-filters-wrap {
        gap: 5px;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }
    .testimonial-filter-btn {
        font-size: 11.5px;
        padding: 5px 12px;
    }
    .testimonial-trust-strip {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 10px 12px;
        padding: 14px 16px;
        border-radius: 18px;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }
    .trust-badge-item {
        gap: 8px;
        padding: 2px;
        width: 100%;
        min-width: 0;
    }
    .trust-badge-icon {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
        font-size: 12px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        margin-left: 2px;
    }
    .trust-badge-item strong {
        font-size: 11.5px;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }
    .trust-badge-item span {
        font-size: 9.5px;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }
    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 16px 14px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .testimonial-avatar {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        font-size: 13px;
    }
    .testimonial-name {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    .testimonial-role-text {
        font-size: 10.5px;
    }
    .verified-pill {
        font-size: 10px;
        padding: 2px 7px;
    }
    .testimonial-quote-text {
        font-size: 12.5px;
        line-height: 1.55;
    }
    .creation-thumb-wrap {
        width: 46px;
        height: 46px;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }
    .creation-title {
        font-size: 11px;
    }
    .creation-outcome {
        font-size: 10px;
    }
    .testimonial-bottom-banner {
        padding: 22px 14px !important;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .testimonial-bottom-banner h3 {
        font-size: 19px;
    }
    
    /* Footer on mobile */
    .footer-brand-title {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
    .footer-column-heading {
        font-size: 16px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .footer-links-list a {
        font-size: 13px;
    }
    .copyright-text {
        font-size: 12px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .footer-motto {
        font-size: 18px;
        text-align: center;
        margin-top: 6px;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .academy-footer {
        padding-bottom: 105px !important;
    }
    .footer-email-badge {
        font-size: 12px;
        padding: 7px 12px;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .footer-bottom-bar {
        padding-top: 15px;
        padding-bottom: 5px;
    }

    /* Circular Floating WhatsApp for all phones */
    .academy-float-wa .float-wa-text {
        display: none;
    }
    .academy-float-wa {
        width: 52px;
        height: 52px;
        padding: 0;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        border-radius: 50%;
        bottom: 18px;
        right: 18px;
        box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
    }
    .academy-float-wa i {
        font-size: 26px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
    .courses-grid,
    .future-steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .gallery-slide-item {
        flex: 0 0 85%;
    }
    .course-item-card {
        padding: 14px 6px;
    }
    .course-item-title {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
    .trust-badge-item {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
    }
    .why-feature-item {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
    }
    .journey-stat-col {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
    }
    .academy-float-wa {
        width: 46px;
        height: 46px;
        bottom: 14px;
        right: 14px;
    }
    .academy-float-wa i {
        font-size: 22px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INNER PAGES DESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

/* Page Hero Banner */
.page-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF0F4 0%, #FFFDFD 50%, #FFE9F0 100%);
    padding: 70px 0 60px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
}

.page-hero-title {
    font-size: 46px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.page-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--body-color);
    max-width: 720px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.page-breadcrumb {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--muted-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.page-breadcrumb a {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.page-breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-hover);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.page-breadcrumb .separator {
    color: #D3B5C0;
    font-size: 11px;
}

.page-hero-decor-1 {
    position: absolute;
    right: -40px;
    bottom: -40px;
    width: 260px;
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero-decor-2 {
    position: absolute;
    left: -30px;
    top: -20px;
    width: 180px;
    opacity: 0.25;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Course Item link text on home */
.course-item-link-text {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--tag-color);
    margin-top: 10px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.course-item-card:hover .course-item-link-text {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    color: var(--primary-hover);
}

/* Filter Navigation */
.academy-filter-nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.academy-filter-btn {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-border);
    color: var(--body-color);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 8px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.academy-filter-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: var(--primary-light);
}

.academy-filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.25);
}

/* Course Detailed Cards (courses.php) */
.course-full-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.05);
}

.course-full-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.35);
}

.course-card-thumb-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #FFF5F8;
}

.course-card-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.course-full-card:hover .course-card-thumb {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.course-card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background: rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.course-card-level-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    color: var(--heading-color);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.course-card-body {
    padding: 24px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.course-card-icon-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.course-card-mini-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
}

.course-card-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    color: var(--heading-color);
}

.course-card-tagline {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--muted-color);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.course-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--primary-border);
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--body-color);
}

.course-card-meta-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.course-card-meta-item i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.course-card-highlights {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--body-color);
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-card-highlights li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.course-card-highlights li::before {
    content: "✓";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.course-card-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.course-card-actions .btn {
    flex: 1;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Course Detail Page (course-detail.php) */
.course-detail-header-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 36px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.06);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.course-spec-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    background: var(--primary-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--heading-color);
}

.course-spec-pill i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.syllabus-accordion .accordion-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.syllabus-accordion .accordion-button {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    background: #FFFDFC;
    padding: 18px 24px;
}

.syllabus-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.syllabus-accordion .accordion-button:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-border);
}

.syllabus-accordion .accordion-body {
    padding: 20px 24px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--body-color);
    line-height: 1.6;
    background: #ffffff;
}

/* Sticky Enrollment Sidebar Widget */
.enroll-sticky-box {
    position: sticky;
    top: 90px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.08);
}

.enroll-price-header {
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--primary-border);
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.perks-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
}

.perks-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--body-color);
}

.perks-list li i {
    color: #198754;
    margin-top: 3px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

/* Gallery Filter & Grid (gallery.php) */
.gallery-filter-item {
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.gallery-photo-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.05);
    height: 100%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.gallery-photo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.15);
}

.gallery-photo-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 250px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #FFF5F8;
}

.gallery-photo-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.gallery-photo-card:hover .gallery-photo-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-photo-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(74, 21, 37, 0.85) 0%, rgba(74, 21, 37, 0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
}

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

.gallery-zoom-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    transform: scale(0.7);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-photo-card:hover .gallery-zoom-icon {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.gallery-photo-meta {
    padding: 16px 18px;
}

.gallery-photo-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.gallery-photo-tag {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--tag-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Branch Locator Cards (contact.php) */
.branch-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.05);
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.branch-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.branch-card.is-head {
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFF9FA 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
}

.branch-head-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.branch-title {
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.branch-detail-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--body-color);
}

.branch-detail-row i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-size: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Contact Form */
.academy-form-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 36px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.07);
}

.form-label {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-control, .form-select {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--body-color);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    background-color: #FFFDFD;
}

.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.12);
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

/* Leadership Full Profiles (messages.php) */
.leader-full-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.07);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.leader-full-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.3);
}

.leader-quote-box {
    background: var(--primary-light);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-color);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
    margin: 20px 0;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Timeline / Milestones for About & Future */
.roadmap-timeline {
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.roadmap-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.05);
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.roadmap-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.roadmap-step-num {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.25);
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .page-hero-title {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
    .course-card-thumb-wrap {
        height: 200px;
    }
    .enroll-sticky-box {
        position: relative;
        top: 0;
        margin-top: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .page-hero {
        padding: 40px 0 30px 0;
    }
    .page-hero-title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
    .course-detail-header-card {
        padding: 24px 18px;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }
    .enroll-sticky-box {
        padding: 22px 18px;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }
    .roadmap-card {
        padding: 22px 18px;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }
    .syllabus-accordion .accordion-button {
        padding: 15px 18px;
        font-size: 15.5px;
    }
    .syllabus-accordion .accordion-body {
        padding: 16px 18px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .page-hero-title {
        font-size: 24px;
    }
    .course-detail-header-card {
        padding: 20px 14px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .enroll-sticky-box {
        padding: 18px 14px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .roadmap-card {
        padding: 18px 14px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .course-card-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .course-card-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS & TOP READING PROGRESS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Top Scroll Reading Progress Bar */
.scroll-progress-bar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3.5px;
    z-index: 99998;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.08);
}

.scroll-progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B81D4C 0%, #D43869 45%, #F5A623 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.6), 0 0 4px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.5);
    transition: width 0.08s linear;
}

/* Base Scroll Reveal Framework */
.reveal-on-scroll {
    transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                filter 0.85s ease;
}

/* Activated only once JavaScript is initialized */
html.js-scroll-ready .reveal-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

/* Reveal Variations */
html.js-scroll-ready .reveal-fade-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(38px);
}

html.js-scroll-ready .reveal-fade-down {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-38px);
}

html.js-scroll-ready .reveal-fade-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-40px);
}

html.js-scroll-ready .reveal-fade-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(40px);
}

html.js-scroll-ready .reveal-scale-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.92);
}

html.js-scroll-ready .reveal-scale-down {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

html.js-scroll-ready .reveal-flip-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: perspective(600px) rotateX(12deg) translateY(24px);
}

/* Active Revealed State */
html.js-scroll-ready .reveal-on-scroll.is-revealed {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg) !important;
    filter: blur(0px) !important;
}

/* Stagger Delays for Grid Cascades */
.stagger-1 { transition-delay: 0.08s !important; }
.stagger-2 { transition-delay: 0.16s !important; }
.stagger-3 { transition-delay: 0.24s !important; }
.stagger-4 { transition-delay: 0.32s !important; }
.stagger-5 { transition-delay: 0.40s !important; }
.stagger-6 { transition-delay: 0.48s !important; }
.stagger-7 { transition-delay: 0.56s !important; }
.stagger-8 { transition-delay: 0.64s !important; }
.stagger-9 { transition-delay: 0.72s !important; }
.stagger-10 { transition-delay: 0.80s !important; }

/* Subtle pulse glow on revealed cards */
.reveal-glow-border {
    position: relative;
}

.reveal-glow-border::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -1px;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.4), rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.2), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1s ease 0.4s;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

html.js-scroll-ready .reveal-glow-border.is-revealed::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Accessibility: respect user preference for reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html.js-scroll-ready .reveal-on-scroll,
    .reveal-on-scroll {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
    }
    .scroll-progress-bar {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .scroll-to-top-btn {
        transition: opacity 0.2s ease !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACADEMY ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.achievements-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 75px 0 65px 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, #FFF0F4 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #FFF7FA 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient atmospheric glow */
.achieve-ambient-orb-1 {
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.12) 0%, rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.04) 60%, transparent 80%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.achieve-ambient-orb-2 {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -60px;
    left: -60px;
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.10) 0%, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.03) 60%, transparent 80%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Achievement Trust Ribbon Bar */
.achievement-trust-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.15);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.06);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.achievement-trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.achievement-trust-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF5F8 0%, #FDE4EC 100%);
    border: 1px solid #F8C3D2;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.achievement-trust-item:hover .achievement-trust-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(6deg);
}

.achievement-trust-text strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.achievement-trust-text span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--muted-color);
}

/* Achievement Card */
.achievement-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 22px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.12);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(74, 21, 37, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.achievement-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.16);
}

/* Image Wrap */
.achievement-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 310px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #FAF0F4;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.achievement-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.achievement-card:hover .achievement-img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Gold Trophy Badge on Photo */
.achievement-photo-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5A623 0%, #D48806 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 136, 6, 0.4);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    z-index: 3;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.achievement-date-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    color: var(--heading-color);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    z-index: 3;
}

/* Hover Zoom Overlay */
.achievement-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(74, 21, 37, 0.1) 0%, rgba(74, 21, 37, 0.65) 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 2;
    color: #ffffff;
}

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

.achievement-zoom-circle {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transform: scale(0.85);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.achievement-card:hover .achievement-zoom-circle {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.achievement-zoom-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Card Body */
.achievement-body {
    padding: 20px 20px 22px 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.achievement-category {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--tag-color);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.achievement-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 17.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.achievement-desc {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--body-color);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.achievement-highlight-pill {
    background: #FFF5F8;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.25);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* Bottom CTA inside Achievements */
.achievement-bottom-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 245, 248, 0.95) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.16);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(184, 29, 76, 0.06);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .achievement-trust-strip {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
    }
    .achievement-img-wrap {
        height: 280px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .achievement-trust-strip {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 16px;
    }
    .achievement-img-wrap {
        height: 290px;
    }
    .achievement-title {
        font-size: 16.5px;
    }
    .achievement-body {
        padding: 16px;
    }
}