/* =========================================================
   Concept Academy Indore — style.css
   Mobile-first, production-grade stylesheet
   ========================================================= */

/* ---- CSS Custom Properties ---- */
:root {
  --white:       #FFFFFF;
  --blue:        #0B3C5D;
  --blue-dark:   #082B44;
  --blue-light:  #E8EFF6;
  --orange:      #FF7A00;
  --orange-dark: #D96800;
  --orange-light:#FFF3E8;
  --gold:        #FFC857;
  --gold-light:  #FFF8E6;
  --text-dark:   #1A1A1A;
  --text-body:   #6B7280;
  --text-light:  #9CA3AF;
  --border:      #E5E7EB;
  --shadow-sm:   0 1px 4px rgba(11,60,93,.08);
  --shadow-md:   0 4px 20px rgba(11,60,93,.12);
  --shadow-lg:   0 8px 40px rgba(11,60,93,.18);
  --radius-sm:   8px;
  --radius-md:   16px;
  --radius-lg:   24px;
  --font-display:'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:   'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --transition:  all .25s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --container:   1200px;
  --header-h:    72px;
}

/* ---- Reset & Base ---- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img, video, iframe { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }
input, select, textarea { font-family: inherit; }

/* ---- Utility ---- */
.container { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px; }
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; }
.section-pad { padding: 80px 0; }
.section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange);
  background: var(--orange-light);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}
.accent-orange { color: var(--orange); }

/* ---- Buttons ---- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 28px;
  font-size: .95rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: .3px;
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-lg  { padding: 16px 36px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.btn-sm  { padding: 9px 20px; font-size: .875rem; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }

.btn-orange {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255,122,0,.3);
}
.btn-orange:hover, .btn-orange:focus {
  background: var(--orange-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(255,122,0,.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-color: var(--white);
}
.btn-outline-blue {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--blue);
  border: 2px solid var(--blue);
}
.btn-outline-blue:hover {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* =========================================================
   STICKY ELEMENTS
   ========================================================= */
.sticky-whatsapp,
.sticky-call {
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.sticky-whatsapp svg,
.sticky-call svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.sticky-whatsapp {
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 20px;
  background: #25D366;
  color: var(--white);
  animation: floatBadge 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.sticky-whatsapp:hover { background: #1ebe59; transform: scale(1.05); }

.sticky-call {
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: var(--white);
}
.sticky-call:hover { background: var(--orange-dark); transform: scale(1.05); }

@keyframes floatBadge {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

/* =========================================================
   HEADER
   ========================================================= */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 900;
  height: var(--header-h);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow .3s;
}
.site-header.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}
.logo-img {
  height: 50px;   /* adjust as needed */
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}
.logo-img {
  height: 50px;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}
.main-nav ul {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}
.main-nav ul li a {
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blue);
  position: relative;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.main-nav ul li a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -3px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange);
  transition: width .3s;
}
.main-nav ul li a:hover { color: var(--orange); }
.main-nav ul li a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

.nav-cta { padding: 10px 22px; font-size: .875rem; }

/* Mobile Nav Toggle */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px;
  z-index: 910;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--blue);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* =========================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================= */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;          /* IMPORTANT */
  min-height: auto;      /* IMPORTANT */
  padding-top: var(--header-h);
  
  background-position: top center;   /* IMPORTANT */
  background-size: contain;          /* show full poster */
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-color: #000;            /* optional */
}

.hero-video-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-video {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(11,60,93,.88) 0%,
    rgba(11,60,93,.72) 50%,
    rgba(0,0,0,.5) 100%
  );
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 80px 20px 60px;
  max-width: 800px;
}
.hero-badge-top {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255,200,87,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,200,87,.4);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  animation: fadeInDown .7s ease both;
}
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  animation: fadeInUp .7s .1s ease both;
}
.hero-title .accent-orange { color: var(--orange); }
.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(.95rem, 2.5vw, 1.15rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  font-weight: 400;
  animation: fadeInUp .7s .2s ease both;
}
.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  animation: fadeInUp .7s .3s ease both;
}
.guarantee-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,200,87,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,200,87,.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .95rem;
  animation: fadeInUp .7s .4s ease both;
}
.badge-icon { font-size: 1.4rem; }
.guarantee-badge strong { color: var(--gold); }



/* ===== HERO FINAL FIX ===== */

/* lighter overlay so poster visible */
.hero-overlay {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* center buttons properly */
.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* remove glass effect */
.btn-white {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0B3C5D;
  border: none;
}

/* mobile fix */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-ctas {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 90%;
  }

  .hero-ctas .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}



/* ===== NEW CLEAN HERO ===== */
.hero-new {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  background: #fff; /* no black */
  padding-top: var(--header-h); /* Account for fixed header */
  margin-top: 0;
  /* Ensure image starts below header */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* IMAGE FULL WIDTH */
.hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0;
  /* Ensure full visibility */
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* BUTTONS BELOW IMAGE */
.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* TABLET & DESKTOP */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-new {
    padding-top: var(--header-h);
  }
  
  .hero-buttons {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
}

/* MOBILE PERFECT */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-new {
    padding-top: var(--header-h); /* 64px on mobile */
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  .hero-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 90%;
    margin: auto;
    padding: 16px 12px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .hero-buttons .btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   TRUST NUMBERS
   ========================================================= */
:root {
  --edu-blue: #1e3a8a;        /* primary academic blue */
  --edu-blue-light: #f1f5ff;  /* soft background */
  --edu-accent: #f97316;      /* orange highlight */
  --edu-text: #1f2937;
  --edu-muted: #6b7280;
  --edu-border: #e5e7eb;
  --radius-md: 12px;
}

/* SECTION */
.trust-numbers {
  background: var(--edu-blue-light);
  padding: 70px 0;
}

/* GRID */
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

/* CARD */
.stat-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--edu-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 40px 20px;
  text-align: center;

  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

/* SUBTLE HOVER (NOT FANCY) */
.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* NUMBER */
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Poppins', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--edu-blue);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* LABEL */
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--edu-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* OPTIONAL ACCENT LINE */
.stat-card::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 40px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--edu-accent);
  margin: 14px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

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

@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--edu-blue);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* =========================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US
   ========================================================= */
.why-us { background: var(--white); }
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.feature-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.feature-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 4px; height: 100%;
  background: var(--orange);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: bottom;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.feature-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.feature-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.feature-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}
.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.feature-card p {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* =========================================================
   COURSES
   ========================================================= */
.courses { background: #F8FAFC; }
.courses-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.courses-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.col-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.col-header.school { background: var(--blue); }
.col-header.pro    { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-dark) 0%, #1a5276 100%); }
.col-icon { font-size: 1.8rem; }
.col-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
}
.course-card-list {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-top: none;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.course-card {
  padding: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background .2s;
}
.course-card:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.course-card:hover { background: #FAFCFF; }
.course-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: var(--blue-light);
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.course-tag.popular { background: var(--orange-light); color: var(--orange); }
.course-tag.gold    { background: var(--gold-light);   color: #8B6914; }
.course-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.course-subjects {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.course-desc {
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.course-price {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.course-perks {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.course-perks li {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  padding: 3px 0;
}
.featured-course { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF8F0 0%, #FFFBF5 100%); }
.course-card-mini-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
}
.course-mini {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blue);
  background: var(--blue-light);
  padding: 14px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: background .2s;
}
.course-mini:hover { background: var(--orange-light); color: var(--orange); }
.course-mini span { font-size: 1.5rem; }

/* Batch Benefits */
.batch-benefits {
  background: var(--blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 36px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.benefits-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.benefits-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.benefit-item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}

/* Offer Banner */
.offer-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C2B3A 0%, var(--blue) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.offer-banner-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 28px 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.offer-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
  flex: 1;
}
.offer-emoji { font-size: 2.5rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.offer-title { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.offer-detail { font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.offer-detail strong { color: var(--white); }
.offer-right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-end; gap: 12px; }
.seats-badge {
  background: rgba(255,122,0,.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--orange);
  color: var(--orange);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

/* ===== SLIDER CONTAINER ===== */
.toppers-slider {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 300px;
  display: block;
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ===== TRACK (continuous motion) ===== */
.toppers-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  transform: translateX(0);
  will-change: transform;
  /* Ensure immediate visibility */
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
  min-height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

/* pause on hover (optional but premium feel) */
.toppers-slider:hover .toppers-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* ===== TOPPERS NAVIGATION CONTROLS ===== */
.toppers-controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.toppers-prev,
.toppers-next {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.3);
}

.toppers-prev:hover,
.toppers-next:hover {
  background: var(--orange-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.4);
}

.toppers-prev:active,
.toppers-next:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Mobile responsive */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .toppers-controls {
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 16px;
  }

  .toppers-prev,
  .toppers-next {
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}

/* ===== CARD ===== */
.topper-card {
  min-width: 200px;
  margin-right: 16px; /* spacing between cards */
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  position: relative;
}

/* hover effect (attractive UI) */
.topper-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.03);
}

/* ===== IMAGE ===== */
.topper-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Topper Info & Text */
.topper-info {
  font-size: 13px;
}

.topper-info h4 {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin: 4px 0 2px;
}

.topper-course {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.score-improvement {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.score-before {
  color: #DC2626;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.score-after {
  color: #22C55E;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.air-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: white;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

/* ===== CONTINUOUS ANIMATION ===== */
@keyframes scrollSlider {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}
.toppers-slider::before,
.toppers-slider::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 80px;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* .toppers-slider::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #fff, transparent);
}

.toppers-slider::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #fff, transparent);
} */
/* =========================================================
   FACULTY
   ========================================================= */
.faculty { background: #F8FAFC; }
.founder-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 48px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.founder-photo-wrap { flex-shrink: 0; position: relative; }
.founder-photo-placeholder {
  width: 160px; height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 4px solid var(--blue-light);
}
.founder-photo-placeholder svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.founder-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -8px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.founder-details { flex: 1; }
.founder-details h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.founder-quals { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.qual-badge {
  background: var(--blue-light);
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.founder-exp {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.founder-exp strong { color: var(--blue); }
.founder-prev {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.prev-label { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text-body); font-weight: 600; }
.prev-place {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  color: #8B6914;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
}
.founder-bio {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.founder-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.founder-stats > div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}
.fstat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange);
  line-height: 1;
}
.founder-stats span:last-child { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--text-body); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 4px; }
.founder-img {
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 10%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top; /* 🔥 FIX */
  border: 4px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
/* ===== TEACHER SLIDER ===== */
.teacher-slider {
  margin-top: 50px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.slider-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

/* ===== TEACHER CARD ===== */
.teacher-card {
  min-width: 260px;
  max-width: 260px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.teacher-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* ===== IMAGE FIX ===== */
.teacher-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top; /* 🔥 KEY FIX */
  border-radius: 12px;
}
/* ===== TEXT ===== */
.teacher-card h4 {
  margin: 10px 0 5px;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.teacher-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.teacher-card span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 600;
}
/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .teacher-card {
    min-width: 200px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .teacher-card {
    min-width: 160px;
    padding: 15px;
  }
}
.other-faculty-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.other-faculty-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.other-faculty-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.of-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 16px; display: block; }
.other-faculty-card h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.other-faculty-card p { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--text-body); line-height: 1.6; }

/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================= */
.testimonials { background: var(--blue); }
.testimonials .section-label { background: rgba(255,200,87,.15); color: var(--gold); }
.testimonials .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.testimonials .section-sub   { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }

.testimonial-carousel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.testimonial-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  will-change: transform;
}
.testimonial-card {
  min-width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 48px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.stars { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.testimonial-card blockquote {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-card blockquote::before {
  content: '"';
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: var(--orange);
  opacity: .35;
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px; left: -10px;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.author-avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-author strong { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--white); display: block; }
.testimonial-author p { font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }

.carousel-controls { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 20px; }
.carousel-btn {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  transition: background .2s;
}
.carousel-btn:hover { background: var(--orange); }
.carousel-dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.carousel-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
}
.carousel-dot.active {
  background: var(--orange);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* =========================================================
   ADMISSION / CONTACT
   ========================================================= */
.admission { background: #F8FAFC; }
.admission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 72px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.limited-offer-box {
  background: var(--blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.offer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.offer-fire { font-size: 1.8rem; }
.offer-header h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }

/* Countdown */
.countdown-timer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.timer-block { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.timer-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  width: 70px;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.2;
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.timer-label { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin-top: 6px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.timer-sep { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--orange); margin-top: -16px; }
.offer-perks { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.offer-perk {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .9rem;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.offer-perk strong { color: var(--gold); }

.hostel-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
}
.hostel-icon { font-size: 2rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.hostel-info h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.hostel-info p { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--text-body); line-height: 1.6; }
.hostel-info strong { color: var(--orange); }

/* Lead Form */
.lead-form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.lead-form-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.lead-form-card > p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-body); margin-bottom: 28px; }

.lead-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.form-group label { font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); }
.form-group input,
.form-group select {
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  outline: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(11,60,93,.1);
}
.form-group input.error,
.form-group select.error { border-color: #DC2626; }
.field-error { font-size: .78rem; color: #DC2626; font-weight: 600; min-height: 18px; }
.form-note { text-align: center; font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text-body); margin-top: 8px; }
.form-success {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px 24px;
}
.success-icon { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-success h4 { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.form-success p { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--text-body); margin-bottom: 24px; }

/* Contact Details */
.contact-details-section { margin-top: 20px; }
.contact-details-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
.contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; }
.contact-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--blue-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-label { font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--text-body); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.contact-value {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
  transition: color .2s;
}
a.contact-value:hover { color: var(--orange); }

.map-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.map-btn { width: fit-content; }

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--blue-dark);
  padding: 64px 0 0;
}
.footer-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 2fr;
  gap: 64px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.footer-brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.footer-tagline { font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); line-height: 1.6; max-width: 280px; }
.footer-links { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
.footer-col h4 { font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-col ul li a, .footer-col ul li {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  transition: color .2s;
  display: block;
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--orange); }

.footer-bottom {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  padding: 24px 0;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Footer Credit Link - Anvexa Technology */
.footer-credit-link {
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.footer-credit-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -3px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange), #FFB84D);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-credit-link:hover {
  color: #FFB84D;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.7);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-credit-link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}
.logo-img {
  height: 50px;   /* adjust if needed */
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}
/* =========================================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================= */
@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes countUp {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}

/* Scroll reveal */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity .65s ease, transform .65s ease;
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET (≤ 960px)
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .courses-columns { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .admission-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .other-faculty-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .founder-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 32px;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .founder-quals { justify-content: center; }
  .founder-prev  { justify-content: center; }
  .founder-stats { justify-content: center; }
  .footer-inner  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .footer-links  { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  
  /* Toppers Carousel - Tablet */
  .toppers-slider {
    min-height: 250px;
  }

  .topper-card {
    min-width: 170px;
    margin-right: 12px;
  }

  .topper-card img {
    height: 140px;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE (≤ 640px)
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  :root { --header-h: 64px; }
  .section-pad { padding: 56px 0; }

  /* Nav */
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .main-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-h); left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: var(--white);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 32px;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    z-index: 850;
  }
  .main-nav.open { transform: translateX(0); }
  .main-nav ul { flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; text-align: center; }
  .main-nav ul li a { font-size: 1.25rem; }
  .nav-cta { padding: 14px 40px; font-size: 1rem; }

  /* Hero */
  .hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; }
  .btn-lg { padding: 14px 28px; }

  /* Stats */
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  /* Features */
  .features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Results */
  .results-hero-stats { flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; padding: 32px 24px; }
  .result-divider { display: none; }
  .toppers-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Faculty */
  .other-faculty-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .founder-card { padding: 24px 20px; }

  /* Course minis */
  .course-card-mini-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Batch Benefits */
  .batch-benefits { padding: 24px; }
  .benefits-list { flex-direction: column; }

  /* Offer Banner */
  .offer-banner-inner { flex-direction: column; }
  .offer-right { align-items: flex-start; }

  /* Guarantee Strip */
  /* .guarantee-strip { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; padding: 24px; } */

  /* Toppers Carousel - Mobile */
  .toppers-slider {
    min-height: 220px;
  }

  .topper-card {
    min-width: 140px;
    margin-right: 10px;
    padding: 10px;
  }

  .topper-card img {
    height: 120px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .topper-info {
    font-size: 11px;
  }

  .topper-info h4 {
    font-size: 11px;
    margin: 3px 0 1px;
  }

  .topper-course {
    font-size: 9px;
    margin: 0 0 4px;
  }

  .score-improvement {
    font-size: 9px;
  }

  .air-badge {
    font-size: 9px;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    top: 6px;
    right: 6px;
  }

  /* Ensure all 6 cards visible on mobile */
  .toppers-track {
    width: auto;
  }

  /* Testimonial */
  .testimonial-card { padding: 28px 24px; }

  /* Timer */
  .timer-num { width: 56px; font-size: 2rem; }
  .countdown-timer { gap: 6px; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-links { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-inner { text-align: center; }
  .footer-brand { align-items: center; }
  .footer-tagline { text-align: center; }
  
  /* Footer Credit Link - Mobile */
  .footer-bottom {
    padding: 20px 0;
    margin-top: 30px;
  }
  
  .footer-bottom p {
    font-size: .80rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }
  
  .footer-credit-link {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 8px;
  }

  /* Sticky */
  .sticky-whatsapp span,
  .sticky-call span { display: none; }
  .sticky-whatsapp, .sticky-call {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .sticky-whatsapp svg, .sticky-call svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
  .sticky-call   { bottom: 96px; left: 20px; }
  .sticky-whatsapp { bottom: 24px; right: 20px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   PRINT
   ========================================================= */
@media print {
  .site-header, .sticky-whatsapp, .sticky-call, .hero-video-wrap { display: none !important; }
  body { font-size: 12pt; color: #000; }
}