/* Google Fonts loaded via <link> in HTML head for performance (no render-blocking @import) */

/* =============================================
   CSS VARIABLES
   ============================================= */
:root {
  --color-bg-dark: #0B0B0F;
  --color-bg-card: rgba(15, 27, 61, 0.25);
  --color-bg-card-hover: rgba(21, 42, 91, 0.4);
  --color-navy: #0F1B3D;
  --color-navy-light: #1A2F66;
  --color-navy-dark: #070D21;
  --color-gold: #D4A64A;
  --color-gold-light: #F8D88E;
  --color-gold-dark: #9A7025;
  --color-text-light: #F5F5F5;
  --color-text-muted: #A0A5B5;
  --color-text-dark: #6C7284;
  --border-glass: rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.15);
  --border-glass-hover: rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.4);
  --glow-gold: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.2);
  --glow-gold-intense: 0 0 25px rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.45);

  --font-headings: 'Outfit', 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', 'DM Sans', sans-serif;

  --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-fast: all 0.25s ease;

  --spacing-container: 1200px;
}

/* =============================================
   RESET
   ============================================= */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* =============================================
   NEURAL NETWORK BACKGROUND (HERO ONLY)
   ============================================= */
#neuralNetworkCanvas {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;          /* clicks pass through */
}

/* Removed subtle vignette overlay to keep hero background plain dark navy/black */

/* =============================================
   PREMIUM LOADING SCREEN
   ============================================= */
.loader-wrapper {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: #07080d;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 99999999;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 1s ease, transform 1s ease, visibility 1s;
}

.loader-wrapper.fade-out {
  opacity: 0;
  filter: blur(15px);
  transform: scale(1.05);
  pointer-events: none;
  visibility: hidden;
}

/* Spotlight & Spotlights Glow */
.loader-spotlight {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(15, 27, 61, 0.35) 0%, transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.06) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Orbiting Rings */
.loader-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.loader-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.loader-ring-inner {
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.3);
  animation: loaderRotateClockwise 12s infinite linear;
}

.loader-ring-outer {
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  border: 1px double rgba(248, 216, 142, 0.15);
  animation: loaderRotateCounterClockwise 18s infinite linear;
}

@keyframes loaderRotateClockwise {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes loaderRotateCounterClockwise {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(-360deg); }
}

/* Logo container & SVGs */
.loader-logo-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 220px;
  height: 120px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.4));
  animation: loaderLogoPulse 3s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.loader-logo-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

@keyframes loaderLogoPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.4)); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.02); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.6)); }
}

/* Traced Path Animations */
.traced-path {
  stroke-dasharray: 1000;
  stroke-dashoffset: 1000;
  animation: tracePath 2.5s forwards cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.path-1 { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.path-2 { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.path-3 { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.path-4 { animation-delay: 0.7s; }

@keyframes tracePath {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

/* Shimmer Sweep */
.loader-shimmer-sweep {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #F8D88E 50%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.6;
  animation: shimmerSweepLine 2.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes shimmerSweepLine {
  0% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(100%); }
}

/* Loading Feedback & Progress */
.loader-feedback {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 80px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.loader-text {
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: rgba(160, 165, 181, 0.9);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  min-height: 16px;
}

.loader-progress-container {
  width: 180px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.15);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.loader-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4A64A, #F8D88E);
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* Background Micro Dots */
.loader-bg-dots {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.loader-dot {
  position: absolute;
  width: 2px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #F8D88E;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: loaderDotTwinkle 3s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes loaderDotTwinkle {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.2; transform: scale(0.8); }
  50% { opacity: 0.8; transform: scale(1.2); }
}

/* =============================================
   TOP SCROLL PROGRESS INDICATOR
   ============================================= */
.scroll-progress-container {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(15, 27, 61, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 10001; /* Stays above navbar (1000) and other layers */
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.scroll-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
    #070D21 0%, 
    var(--color-navy-light) 25%, 
    var(--color-gold) 50%, 
    var(--color-gold-light) 75%, 
    #070D21 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% auto;
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 10px rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.85),
    0 0 20px rgba(26, 47, 102, 0.8);
  border-radius: 0 1.5px 1.5px 0;
  transition: width 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  animation: shimmerSweep 3s infinite linear;
}

@keyframes shimmerSweep {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 50%; }
}



/* =============================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================= */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); position: relative; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); }
h4 { font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem); }
p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: var(--transition-fast); }

/* =============================================
   BUTTONS & BADGES
   ============================================= */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.9rem 2.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border: none;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold-light) 0%, var(--color-gold) 50%, var(--color-gold-dark) 100%);
  color: #0d0e12;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.8);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.25);
  background-size: 200% auto;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background-position: right center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(15, 27, 61, 0.35);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  background: rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass-hover);
  background: rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.05);
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* =============================================
   SECTION STRUCTURES
   ============================================= */
section {
  padding: 8rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.05);
}
.container {
  max-width: var(--spacing-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto 4rem auto;
}
.section-header p { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-top: 1rem; }

/* =============================================
   UTILITIES
   ============================================= */
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-text-light) 30%, var(--color-gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.gold-text { color: var(--color-gold); }

/* GLASSMORPHISM CARD */
.glass-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.glass-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--border-glass-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold), inset 0 0 15px rgba(15, 27, 61, 0.5);
}
.glass-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* SCROLL REVEAL */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}
.reveal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* =============================================
   STICKY NAVBAR
   ============================================= */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(11, 11, 15, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.nav-container {
  max-width: var(--spacing-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.logo-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 48px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--color-text-light); }
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
}
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after { width: 100%; }

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  width: 30px;
  height: 24px;
}
.mobile-nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  position: absolute;
  height: 2px; width: 100%;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 9px;
  opacity: 1; left: 0;
  transform: rotate(0deg);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.mobile-nav-toggle span:nth-child(1) { top: 0px; }
.mobile-nav-toggle span:nth-child(2) { top: 10px; }
.mobile-nav-toggle span:nth-child(3) { top: 20px; }
.mobile-nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { top: 10px; transform: rotate(135deg); }
.mobile-nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; left: -60px; }
.mobile-nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { top: 10px; transform: rotate(-135deg); }

/* =============================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================= */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 8rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}


.hero .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4rem;
  z-index: 3;
}
.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.hero-title { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.hero-description { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; max-width: 580px; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.hero-tags span {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1.1 / 1;
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.hero-image-border {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px; left: -15px;
  width: calc(100% + 30px);
  height: calc(100% + 30px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass-hover);
  border-radius: 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-image-border::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -5px; right: -5px;
  width: 15px; height: 15px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
}
.hero-image-border::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -5px; left: -5px;
  width: 15px; height: 15px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
}
.hero-image {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  position: relative;
}
.hero-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(15, 27, 61, 0.4) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 15, 0.1) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* =============================================
   ABOUT SECTION
   ============================================= */
.about .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5rem;
}
.about-content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.about-highlight {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.about-description { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.stat-card { padding: 1.75rem; text-align: center; }
.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold-light) 0%, var(--color-gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}
.about-image-collage {
  position: relative;
  height: 520px;
  width: 100%;
}
.collage-img {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.collage-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.collage-img:hover { transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--color-gold); z-index: 10 !important; }
.collage-img-1 { top: 0; left: 0; width: 65%; height: 380px; z-index: 2; }
.collage-img-2 { bottom: 0; right: 0; width: 55%; height: 280px; z-index: 3; }
.collage-img-2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: rgba(15, 27, 61, 0.3);
}
.about-pillars {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.about-pillars li {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.about-pillars li .pillar-icon {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* =============================================
   SERVICES SECTION (Restructured)
   ============================================= */
.services-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.service-tab {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  background: rgba(15, 27, 61, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.service-tab svg {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  color: inherit;
}
.service-tab:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.05);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
}
.service-tab.active {
  color: #0d0e12;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold-light), var(--color-gold));
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.35);
}

.service-tab-content {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeInTab 0.4s ease;
}
.service-tab-content.active { display: block; }

@keyframes fadeInTab {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(15px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Internship Header */
.internship-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
}
.internship-header p { margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* Internship Features */
.internship-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}
.int-feature-card {
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.int-feature-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass-hover);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.int-feature-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.int-feature-card:hover .int-feature-icon {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #000;
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
  transform: rotate(5deg);
}
.int-feature-card h4 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.int-feature-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* Course Section */
.course-section { margin-top: 2rem; }
.course-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.course-section-header p { margin-top: 0.75rem; }
.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.course-card {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.course-icon {
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.course-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.course-card:hover .course-icon {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #000;
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold-intense);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.course-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}
.course-card p { font-size: 0.8rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.course-badge {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  background: rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass-hover);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
}

/* Enrolled Showcase */
.enrolled-showcase { margin-top: 5rem; }
.enrolled-showcase h3 { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.enrolled-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.enrolled-card {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.enrolled-avatar {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.enrolled-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.enrolled-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}
.enrolled-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-text-light); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.enrolled-course { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.enrolled-badge { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--color-gold); font-weight: 600; }

/* Academic Support Tab */
.academic-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}
.acad-feature-card {
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.acad-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass-hover);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.acad-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.acad-feature-card:hover .acad-icon {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #000;
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
  transform: rotate(5deg);
}
.acad-feature-card h4 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.acad-feature-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* Project Showcase */
.showcase-title { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.academic-projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.acad-project-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.acad-project-img {
  position: relative;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.acad-project-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: var(--transition-smooth); }
.acad-project-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7,13,33,0.9) 0%, rgba(11,11,15,0.1) 100%);
}
.acad-project-card:hover .acad-project-img img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.acad-project-info { padding: 1.5rem; }
.acad-project-cat {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.acad-project-info h4 { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.acad-tech-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; }
.acad-tech-tags span {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Freelancing & Software Services Tab */
.freelance-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}
.freelance-card {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}
.freelance-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass-hover);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.freelance-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.freelance-card:hover .freelance-icon {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #000;
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
  transform: rotate(5deg) scale(1.05);
}
.freelance-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.freelance-card > p { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.freelance-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.freelance-list li { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.freelance-btn { align-self: flex-start; padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.875rem; }

/* =============================================
   TECHNOLOGY & PROGRAMMING GUIDANCE SECTION
   ============================================= */
.tech-ecosystem {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(15, 27, 61, 0.2) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 15, 0) 70%);
}
.tech-filters {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}
.filter-btn {
  background: rgba(15, 27, 61, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: rgba(15, 27, 61, 0.6);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
}
.tech-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.tech-card {
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}
.tech-card.hidden { display: none; opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.9); }
.tech-icon-wrapper {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tech-card:hover .tech-icon-wrapper {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #000;
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold-intense);
  transform: rotateY(360deg);
}
.tech-icon { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.tech-name { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-light); font-size: 1rem; }
.tech-desc { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.5; }

/* =============================================
   INTERNSHIP APPLY SECTION
   ============================================= */
.apply-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 50%, rgba(15, 27, 61, 0.2) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 15, 0) 70%);
}
.apply-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.apply-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.apply-info h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.apply-info > p { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.apply-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.apply-highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.apply-highlight-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  background: rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass-hover);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.apply-highlight-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.apply-highlight-item h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.apply-highlight-item p { font-size: 0.875rem; }
.apply-contact-cta {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.apply-contact-cta p { font-size: 0.85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.apply-phone {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}
.apply-phone:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }
.apply-email {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}
.apply-email:hover { color: var(--color-gold-light); }
.apply-form-card { padding: 3rem 3rem 3rem 3rem; }
.apply-form-title { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.apply-form-subtitle { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(15, 27, 61, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}
.form-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.25), inset 0 0 10px rgba(15, 27, 61, 0.5);
  background: rgba(15, 27, 61, 0.4);
}
.form-input option { background: #0F1B3D; color: var(--color-text-light); }
textarea.form-input { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }
.apply-form-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.apply-form-actions .btn { flex: 1; min-width: 140px; }

/* =============================================
   FOUNDER / CO-FOUNDER SECTION
   ============================================= */
.founders {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 50%, rgba(15, 27, 61, 0.18) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 15, 0) 70%);
}
.founders-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}
.founder-card {
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: visible;
}
.founder-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;
}
.founder-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.founder-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  filter: brightness(0.85) contrast(1.05);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.founder-card:hover .founder-image img { transform: scale(1.05); filter: brightness(0.95); }
.founder-badge-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold-light), var(--color-gold));
  color: #0d0e12;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.founder-badge-overlay.co-founder {
  background: rgba(15, 27, 61, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass-hover);
}
.founder-info { padding: 2rem 2.25rem 2.25rem 2.25rem; flex: 1; }
.founder-name { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.founder-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.founder-divider {
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-gold), transparent);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.founder-bio { font-size: 0.925rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.founder-highlights { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; }
.founder-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  background: rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.85rem;
}

/* Vision & Mission */
.vision-mission {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}
.vision-card {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.vm-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass-hover);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem auto;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.vm-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.vision-card:hover .vm-icon {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #000;
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
}
.vision-card h3 { margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 1.25rem; }
.vision-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.75; }

/* =============================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ============================================= */
.testimonials-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(15, 27, 61, 0.15) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 15, 0) 70%);
}

/* Testimonial Cards Grid */
.testimonials-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}
.testimonial-card {
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--border-glass-hover);
  background: rgba(21, 42, 91, 0.35);
}
.t-quote-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  opacity: 0.25;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.t-quote-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.t-student-info { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.t-avatar {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.t-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.t-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.15rem; }
.t-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-text-light); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.t-prog { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--color-gold); }
.t-stars { color: var(--color-gold); font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }

/* Testimonial Slider */
.testimonials-slider-wrap { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }
.testimonials-slider {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 380px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.testimonial-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  padding: 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(50px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.testimonial-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.quote-icon {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  opacity: 0.15;
  position: absolute;
  top: 2.5rem; left: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}
.quote-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.8;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.student-info { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.student-img {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.student-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.student-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.student-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-text-light); }
.student-prog { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--color-gold); }

.slider-controls-inline {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem; right: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  z-index: 10;
}
.slider-btn {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}
.slider-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
}

/* =============================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ============================================= */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
}
.contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.contact-methods { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.75rem; margin: 2.5rem 0; }
.contact-method { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.contact-icon {
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  background: rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.contact-text h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.contact-text p { font-size: 0.9rem; }
.contact-text a { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.contact-text a:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }
.social-links { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.social-btn {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.social-btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.social-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.contact-card { padding: 3rem; }

/* =============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================= */
.footer {
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.15);
  padding: 6rem 2rem 2rem 2rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  max-width: var(--spacing-container);
  margin: 0 auto 4rem auto;
}
.footer-brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.footer-logo { height: 54px; width: auto; align-self: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.footer-desc { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 30px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
}
.footer-links { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.footer-links a { font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--color-gold); padding-left: 5px; }
.footer-contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
.footer-contact-item { display: flex; gap: 0.85rem; font-size: 0.875rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.footer-contact-item svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.footer-contact-item a:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }
.footer-bottom {
  max-width: var(--spacing-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.footer-legal-links { display: flex; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-legal-links a:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }

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

/* Large tablet */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .hero .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 3rem; }
  .hero-content { align-items: center; }
  .hero-image-wrapper { max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .hero-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-tags { justify-content: center; }
  .about .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4rem; }
  .about-image-collage { height: 480px; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .about-pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .internship-features { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .academic-features { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .courses-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .enrolled-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .academic-projects-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .freelance-services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .tech-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .apply-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4rem; }
  .founders-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 580px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
  .vision-mission { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonials-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4rem; }
  .contact-card { max-width: 620px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
}

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .internship-features { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .courses-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .enrolled-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .founders-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; right: 0;
    width: 80%;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(11, 11, 15, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
    z-index: 999;
    padding: 7rem 2.5rem 3rem 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.15);
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .nav-links.open li a {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
  }
  .mobile-nav-toggle { display: block; z-index: 1000; }
  .nav-actions .btn { display: none; }

  section { padding: 5rem 1.5rem; }
  .hero { padding-top: 7rem; }
  .services-tabs { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .service-tab { justify-content: center; }
  .internship-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .courses-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .enrolled-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .academic-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .academic-projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .freelance-services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tech-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .testimonials-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonials-slider { height: 440px; }
  .testimonial-slide { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; transform: translateX(30px); }
  .testimonial-slide.active { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .apply-form-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .apply-form-actions .btn { flex: none; width: 100%; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .footer-legal-links { justify-content: center; gap: 1rem; }
  .vision-mission { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Small mobile */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  section { padding: 4rem 1.25rem; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .courses-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .enrolled-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tech-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .apply-form-card { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
}

/* =============================================
   14. CUSTOM CURSOR GLOW EFFECT & GLOBAL HIDE
   ============================================= */
/* Completely hide native cursor globally on desktops */
@media (pointer: fine) {
  * {
    cursor: none !important;
  }
  html, body {
    cursor: none !important;
  }
  /* Force override standard clickable items */
  a, button, input, select, textarea, [role="button"], .service-tab, .filter-btn, .course-card, .glass-card, .social-btn, .testimonial-arrow {
    cursor: none !important;
  }
}

/* SMALL CENTER DOT */
.cursor-dot {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--color-gold-light);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 1000000000;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.25s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.95);
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ELEGANT TRAILING OUTER RING WITH ROTATING ACCENT ARC */
.cursor-ring {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 36px; /* Optimized width for luxury UI precision */
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 999999998;
  background: rgba(15, 27, 61, 0.1); /* Soft glassy navy fill */
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08); /* Very subtle blue base aura */
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Dual Color Animated Gradient Border */
.cursor-ring::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 1.5px; /* Precision line thickness matching Tesla/Apple UI */
  background: conic-gradient(
    from 0deg,
    #3B82F6 0%,      /* Deep Royal Blue */
    #2563EB 25%,     /* Electric Navy */
    #D4A843 50%,     /* Warm Gold */
    #E0B85C 75%,     /* Light Gold */
    #3B82F6 100%     /* Seamless loop */
  );
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: cursorGradientSweep 4s infinite linear;
}

/* Metallic Luxury: Counter-rotating light reflection / cinematic glare overlay */
.cursor-ring::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 1.5px;
  background: conic-gradient(
    from 180deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 15%, /* Soft white metallic reflection highlight */
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 30%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
  );
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: cursorGradientSweep 6s infinite linear reverse; /* Dynamic counter-spin reflection */
  opacity: 0.7;
}

@keyframes cursorGradientSweep {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ACTIVE / HOVER STATE FOR INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS */
body.cursor-hovering .cursor-dot {
  transform: scale(0.7);
  background: var(--color-gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-gold-light);
}

body.cursor-hovering .cursor-ring {
  transform: scale(1.45); /* Expands smoothly */
  background-color: rgba(15, 27, 61, 0.25); /* Darker classy glass fill */
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px); /* Extra glassy blur on hover */
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 15px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2), 
    0 0 25px rgba(212, 166, 74, 0.15),
    inset 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); /* Subtle inner edge highlight */
}

body.cursor-hovering .cursor-ring::before {
  animation-duration: 2.2s; /* Sweeps faster on hover */
  filter: brightness(1.25) contrast(1.1); /* Subtle brightness boost */
}

body.cursor-hovering .cursor-ring::after {
  animation-duration: 3.3s; /* Shimmers faster on hover */
  filter: brightness(1.3);
}

/* =============================================
   WHATSAPP FLOATING BUTTON
   ============================================= */
.whatsapp-floating-btn {
  position: fixed;
  right: 16px;
  bottom: 80px;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #1FA651 100%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3), 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 998;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 28px;
}

.whatsapp-floating-btn i {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.whatsapp-floating-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.12) translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45), 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.whatsapp-floating-btn:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.whatsapp-floating-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
}

/* Mobile responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .whatsapp-floating-btn {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    right: 10px;
    bottom: 70px;
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .whatsapp-floating-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .whatsapp-floating-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    right: 8px;
    bottom: 65px;
    font-size: 22px;
  }
}

/* Fallback for browsers that do not support backdrop-filter */
@supports not (backdrop-filter: blur(5px)) {
  .navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(11, 11, 15, 0.98);
  }
  .glass-card {
    background: rgba(15, 27, 61, 0.95);
  }
  .service-tab-content {
    background: rgba(15, 27, 61, 0.95);
  }
  .toast {
    background: rgba(15, 27, 61, 0.98);
  }
  .cursor-ring {
    background: rgba(15, 27, 61, 0.9);
  }
}

/* =============================================
   ACCESSIBILITY
   ============================================= */
*:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}