:root {
    /* Main Theme Variables */
    --bg-main: #f8f9fa; /* Light gray background */
    --bg-card: #ffffff; /* White for cards */
    --text-main: #111111; /* Dark text */
    --text-muted: #6c757d;
    --border-subtle: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    
    /* New Color Palette from Image */
    --palette-green-dark: #0D47A1;
    --palette-green-light: #1A73E8;
    --palette-green-lime: #81D4FA;
    --palette-yellow: #4FC3F7;
    --palette-orange: #1A73E8;
    
    --palette-bg-light-1: #F2FBEF;
    --palette-bg-light-2: #F9FDF6;
    --palette-white: #FFFFFF;
    --palette-bg-dark-1: #1e293b;
    --palette-black: #0f172a;

    /* Brand Colors */
    --accent-gold: var(--palette-orange);
    --accent-gold-hover: #0D47A1;
    --accent-green: var(--palette-green-light);
    
    /* Variables for backward compatibility across different pages */
    --bg-base: #f8f9fa;
    --leaf-green: #1A73E8;
    --leaf-gold: #4FC3F7;
    --node-orange: #4FC3F7;
    --node-orange-dark: #0D47A1;
    --ink: #111111;
    --ink-soft: #333333;
    --ink-mute: #6c757d;
    --line: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --glass: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.035);
    --glass-strong: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    
    --nic-green-dark: #0D47A1;
    --nic-green: #1A73E8;
    --nic-yellow-green: #81D4FA;
    --nic-orange: #4FC3F7;
    --nic-orange-dark: #0D47A1;
    --nic-bg-black: #0f172a;
    --nic-surface: #ffffff;
    --nic-surface-2: #f8f9fa;
    --nic-border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --nic-border-glow: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25);
    --nic-text-light: #111111;
    --nic-text-muted: #6c757d;
    --nic-card-radius: 16px;
    --nic-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --nic-shadow-hover: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);

    --primary-green-start: #8AB4F8;
    --primary-green-end: #1A73E8;
    --secondary-orange-start: #4FC3F7;
    --secondary-orange-end: #0D47A1;
    --dark-charcoal: #111111;
    --card-dark-bg: #ffffff;
    --light-gray-bg: #f8f9fa;
    --text-muted-color: #6c757d;
    --text-light-muted: #4a4a4a;
    --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

    --font-display: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    --font-body: "Inter", sans-serif;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--text-main);
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
    
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, .navbar-brand {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

/* Premium Enhancements */
.glass-panel {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: 24px;
}

.glass-panel-dark {
    background: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: 24px;
}

.gradient-text-green {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--palette-green-dark), var(--palette-green-light));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.gradient-text-orange {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--palette-orange), var(--palette-yellow));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.premium-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.03), rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

/* Force override grey/white backgrounds across all pages */
.premium-card.bg-dark {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.06), rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.06)) !important;
    border-color: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.15) !important;
}

.premium-card.bg-white {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.03), rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.03)) !important;
    border-color: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.08) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.premium-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    opacity: 1;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    z-index: -1;
}

.premium-card-colored {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A73E8 0%, #0B4B2A 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.premium-card-colored::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    opacity: 1;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    z-index: -1;
}

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

.premium-card-colored:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.premium-card-colored .icon-box-premium {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    color: var(--palette-green-light);
}

.premium-card-colored:hover .icon-box-premium {
    background: var(--palette-green-light);
    color: var(--palette-black);
}

.premium-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
}

.premium-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.icon-box-premium {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.1), rgba(183, 232, 48, 0.2));
    color: var(--palette-green-dark);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.premium-card:hover .icon-box-premium {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--palette-green-light), var(--palette-green-lime));
    color: #000;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VISION, MISSION & CORE VALUES PREMIUM SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    --vm-green-primary: #1A73E8;
    --vm-green-accent: #8AB4F8;
    --vm-orange-primary: #FF5722;
    --vm-orange-accent: #1A73E8;
    --dark-charcoal: #111111;
    --light-gray-bg: #F8F9FA;
    --vm-transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.max-w-700 { max-width: 700px; }
.fw-extrabold { font-weight: 800; }
.text-dark-charcoal { color: var(--dark-charcoal); }

.vm-subtitle-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.15rem;
    background: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.08);
    color: var(--vm-green-primary);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.vm-section-title span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vm-green-primary), var(--vm-orange-accent));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.vm-title-line {
    width: 50px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--vm-green-primary), var(--vm-orange-primary));
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.vm-fade-in, .vm-slide-left, .vm-slide-right, .vm-pop-card {
    opacity: 1;
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.610, 0.355, 1);
}
.vm-animated {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
}
.vm-fade-in { transform: translateY(20px); }
.vm-slide-left { transform: translateX(-50px); }
.vm-slide-right { transform: translateX(50px); }
.vm-pop-card { transform: scale(0.9) translateY(20px); }

.vm-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: var(--vm-transition);
    z-index: 1;
}
.vision-card {
    background: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.04);
}
.mission-card {
    background: rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.04);
}
.vm-card-glow {
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    opacity: 1; transition: var(--vm-transition); z-index: -1;
}

.vision-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.08);
}
.vision-card .vm-card-glow {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.04), transparent 60%);
    opacity: 1;
}

.mission-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.08);
}
.mission-card .vm-card-glow {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.04), transparent 60%);
    opacity: 1;
}

.vm-icon-wrap {
    width: 65px; height: 65px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.75rem; border-radius: 18px;
    transition: var(--vm-transition);
}
.vision-card .vm-icon-wrap { background: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.07); color: var(--vm-green-primary); }
.mission-card .vm-icon-wrap { background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.07); color: var(--vm-orange-primary); }

.vision-card:hover .vm-icon-wrap { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vm-green-accent), var(--vm-green-primary)); color: #FFFFFF; transform: rotate(5deg) scale(1.05); }
.mission-card:hover .vm-icon-wrap { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vm-orange-accent), var(--vm-orange-primary)); color: #FFFFFF; transform: rotate(-5deg) scale(1.05); }

.vm-lead-sm { font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.65; }

.value-box {
    background: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.1);
    transition: var(--vm-transition);
}
.value-box:hover {
    background: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.2);
}
.value-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--vm-green-primary);
    transition: var(--vm-transition);
}
.value-box:hover .value-icon {
    color: var(--vm-orange-primary);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Typography Enhancements */
.text-gold {
    color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
}

.text-green {
    color: var(--accent-green) !important;
}

.text-muted-custom {
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
}

/* Navbar */
.navbar.glass-nav {
    background: #0f172a !important; /* dark blue */
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.navbar-brand {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.navbar-dark .navbar-nav .nav-link {
    color: var(--palette-white);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem !important;
}

.navbar-dark .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--palette-green-light);
}

.navbar-dark .navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--palette-green-light);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--palette-green-light);
}

.navbar-toggler {
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1) !important;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-gold {
    background: #1A73E8;
    color: var(--palette-white);
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    background: #0D47A1;
    color: var(--palette-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-gold {
    color: var(--palette-yellow);
    border: 1px solid var(--palette-yellow);
    background: transparent;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
    background-color: var(--palette-yellow);
    color: var(--palette-black);
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
    padding: 100px 0 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 4rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

/* Stats Section */
.stat-box {
    border-left: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
    padding-left: 1rem;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

/* Sleek Cards */
.sleek-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2rem;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.sleek-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

.card-icon-gold {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.card-icon-green {
    color: var(--accent-green);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sleek-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sleek-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Footer */
.footer-dark {
    background: #0f172a; /* dark blue */
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    padding-top: 60px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: auto;
}

.footer-dark h5 {
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-dark a {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

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

/* Partners Page Styles */
.partners-page { background: var(--bg-base); color: var(--ink-soft); font-family: var(--font-body); overflow:hidden; position: relative; border-radius: 16px; }
.partners-page::before { content:""; position:absolute; top:-10%; left:-10%; width:60%; height:60%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,115,232,0.16) 0%, transparent 65%); pointer-events:none; z-index:0; }
.partners-page::after { content:""; position:absolute; top:5%; right:-15%; width:55%; height:55%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,115,232,0.13) 0%, transparent 65%); pointer-events:none; z-index:0; }
.section-badge { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:0.5rem; padding:0.45rem 1.1rem; border-radius:999px; background: var(--glass-strong); border:1px solid var(--line); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); font-size:0.78rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.section-badge .dot { width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--node-orange), var(--leaf-gold)); box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(26,115,232,0.8); }
.partners-page .hero { position:relative; z-index:1; padding: 4.5rem 1rem 3.5rem; text-align:center; }
.hero-heading { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:40px; line-height:1.15; color: var(--ink); margin: 1.25rem 0; letter-spacing:-0.01em; }
.hero-heading .accent { background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--leaf-green) 0%, var(--leaf-gold) 55%, var(--node-orange) 100%); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent; }
.hero-subtitle { max-width:620px; margin:0 auto; font-weight:400; font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.7; color: var(--ink-mute); }
.hero-cta { margin-top:2.25rem; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1rem; justify-content:center; }
.btn-primary-grad { font-weight:600; font-size:0.95rem; color:#08130c; padding:0.85rem 1.9rem; border-radius:12px; border:none; background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--leaf-green), var(--leaf-gold)); box-shadow:0 8px 24px -8px rgba(26,115,232,0.5); transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
.btn-primary-grad:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); color:#08130c; }
.btn-outline-glass { font-weight:600; font-size:0.95rem; color: var(--ink); padding:0.85rem 1.9rem; border-radius:12px; border:1px solid rgba(26,115,232,0.45); background: var(--glass); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
.btn-outline-glass:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--node-orange); color: var(--ink); }
.circuit-divider { position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:760px; margin:0 auto 3.5rem; height:34px; }
.circuit-divider .line { position:absolute; top:50%; left:0; right:0; height:1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--line) 15%, var(--line) 85%, transparent); }
.circuit-divider .node { position:absolute; top:50%; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; transform: translateY(-50%); background: var(--node-orange); box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(26,115,232,0.7); }
.circuit-divider .node.n1 { left:10%; background: var(--leaf-green); box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(26,115,232,.7); }
.circuit-divider .node.n2 { left:30%; }
.circuit-divider .node.n3 { left:50%; width:8px; height:8px; background: var(--leaf-gold); box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(231,211,74,.8); }
.circuit-divider .node.n4 { left:70%; }
.circuit-divider .node.n5 { left:90%; background: var(--node-orange-dark); }
.showcase { position:relative; z-index:1; padding:0 1rem 3.5rem; }
.showcase-heading { text-align:center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:1.6rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom:0.5rem; }
.showcase-sub { text-align:center; font-size:0.95rem; color: var(--ink-mute); margin-bottom:2.5rem; }
.partner-card {
  position: relative; height: 100%; padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem 1.65rem; border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--glass-strong), var(--glass));
  border: 1px solid var(--line); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); text-align:center;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
}
.partner-card::before {
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:18px; padding:1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--leaf-green), var(--leaf-gold) 45%, var(--node-orange) 100%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 1; transition: opacity 0.4s ease; pointer-events:none; z-index:1;
}
.partner-card::after {
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:-30%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(26,115,232,0.18), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 1; transition: opacity 0.4s ease; pointer-events:none; z-index:-1;
}
.partner-card .shine {
  position:absolute; top:0; left:-60%; width:40%; height:100%;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 45%, transparent 90%);
  transform: skewX(-18deg); transition: left 0.7s ease; pointer-events:none; z-index:1;
}
.partner-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.015); box-shadow: 0 22px 44px -18px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(26,115,232,0.06); }
.partner-card:hover::before { opacity:1; }
.partner-card:hover::after { opacity:1; }
.partner-card:hover .shine { left:130%; }
.logo-placeholder {
  position:relative; height:92px; border-radius:12px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.035);
  border:1px dashed rgba(243,244,238,0.16); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:0.78rem; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:0.03em; color: var(--ink-mute); margin-bottom:1.15rem;
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
.partner-card:hover .logo-placeholder { border-style:solid; border-color: rgba(26,115,232,0.35); color: var(--ink-soft); background: rgba(26,115,232,0.05); transform: scale(1.03); }
.partner-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:1rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom:0.4rem; transition: color 0.35s ease; }
.partner-card:hover .partner-name { color: #1A73E8; }
.partner-category { display:inline-block; font-size:0.72rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.04em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--leaf-gold); padding:0.3rem 0.75rem; border-radius:999px; background: rgba(231,211,74,0.08); border:1px solid rgba(231,211,74,0.18); }
.partner-card.cat-tech .partner-category { color: var(--node-orange); background: rgba(26,115,232,0.08); border-color: rgba(26,115,232,0.2); }
.partner-card.cat-edu .partner-category { color: var(--leaf-green); background: rgba(26,115,232,0.08); border-color: rgba(26,115,232,0.2); }
.partner-card.cat-corp .partner-category { color: #9fb6e6; background: rgba(159,182,230,0.08); border-color: rgba(159,182,230,0.2); }

/* ---------- General Section ---------- */
.nic-contact-page {
  background-color: var(--nic-bg-black);
  font-family: "Segoe UI", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
}

/* ---------- Page Header / Title ---------- */
.nic-page-header {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.12), transparent 60%), var(--nic-bg-black);
  padding: 70px 0 50px;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
}

.nic-page-header::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -60px;
  top: -60px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background: rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(10px);
}

.nic-page-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green) 0%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.nic-breadcrumb {
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.nic-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a {
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.nic-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a:hover {
  color: var(--nic-orange);
}

.nic-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item.active {
  color: var(--nic-orange);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nic-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
}

/* ---------- Info Cards ---------- */
.nic-info-section {
  padding: 60px 0 20px;
}

.nic-info-card {
  background: var(--nic-surface);
  border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--nic-shadow);
  padding: 36px 24px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
}

.nic-info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--nic-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--nic-border-glow);
}

.nic-info-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green) 0%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%);
  color: #0d0d0d;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.25);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.nic-info-card:hover .nic-info-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-orange-dark) 0%, var(--nic-orange) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.35);
  color: #fff;
}

.nic-info-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
}

.nic-info-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.nic-info-text a {
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nic-info-text a:hover {
  color: var(--nic-orange);
}

/* ---------- Form + Map Section ---------- */
.nic-form-map-section {
  padding: 50px 0 60px;
}

.nic-section-heading {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.nic-section-subtext {
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
}

.nic-form-card {
  background: var(--nic-surface);
  border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--nic-shadow);
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
}

.nic-input {
  background: var(--nic-surface-2);
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--nic-border);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.nic-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
}

.nic-input:focus {
  background: var(--nic-surface-2);
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
  border-color: var(--nic-yellow-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.15);
}

.form-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Buttons */
.nic-btn-primary,
button.nic-btn-primary,
a.nic-btn-primary {
  background: var(--nic-orange);
  background-image: none;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: none;
  padding: 13px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.4);
}

.nic-btn-primary i,
.nic-btn-primary:hover i {
  color: inherit;
}

.nic-btn-primary:hover,
button.nic-btn-primary:hover,
a.nic-btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green) 0%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%);
  color: #0d0d0d !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.35);
}

.nic-btn-primary:focus,
.nic-btn-primary:active {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.nic-btn-secondary {
  background: var(--nic-orange);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 13px 36px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.3);
}

.nic-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green) 0%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%);
  color: #0d0d0d;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.3);
}

.nic-success-alert {
  background-color: rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.3);
  color: var(--nic-yellow-green);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

/* ---------- Map ---------- */
.nic-map-card {
  border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--nic-shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
}

.nic-map-frame iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  filter: grayscale(60%) invert(92%) contrast(85%);
}

/* ---------- CTA Section ---------- */
.nic-cta-section {
  padding: 10px 0 70px;
}

.nic-cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green-dark) 0%, var(--nic-green) 50%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius);
  padding: 50px 30px;
  color: #0d0d0d;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--nic-shadow-hover);
}

.nic-cta-box::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -50px;
    bottom: -50px;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    background: rgb(13 71 161 / 12%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(2px);
}

.nic-cta-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  color: #0d0d0d;
}

.nic-cta-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  opacity: 0.85;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  color: #0d0d0d;
}

.nic-cta-box .nic-btn-secondary {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .nic-page-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .nic-form-card {
    padding: 26px;
  }

  .nic-cta-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .nic-page-header {
    padding: 50px 0 36px;
  }

  .nic-btn-primary {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   EVENTS & WORKSHOPS PAGE STYLES
========================================================= */

/* ---------- Filter Tabs ---------- */
.nic-filter-section {
  padding: 40px 0 10px;
}

.nic-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
}

.nic-filter-btn {
  background: var(--nic-surface);
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
  padding: 9px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nic-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--nic-border-glow);
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
}

.nic-filter-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green) 0%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%);
  color: #0d0d0d;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.25);
}

/* ---------- Event Cards ---------- */
.nic-events-section {
  padding: 30px 0 20px;
}

.nic-event-card {
  background: var(--nic-surface);
  border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
  box-shadow: var(--nic-shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.nic-event-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--nic-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--nic-border-glow);
}

.nic-event-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green-dark) 0%, var(--nic-green) 55%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%);
  padding: 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nic-event-banner::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -30px;
  top: -30px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.18);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.nic-event-date-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--nic-bg-black);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.nic-event-date-day {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green) 0%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.nic-event-date-month {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--nic-orange);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nic-event-type-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  z-index: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.nic-event-body {
  padding: 24px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.nic-event-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.nic-event-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
}

.nic-event-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
}

.nic-event-meta i {
  color: var(--nic-orange);
  margin-right: 8px;
  width: 14px;
}

.nic-event-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.nic-event-seats {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
}

.nic-event-seats strong {
  color: var(--nic-yellow-green);
}

.nic-btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--nic-border-glow);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.nic-btn-outline:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green) 0%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%);
  color: #0d0d0d;
  border-color: transparent;
}

.nic-event-card.is-past {
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.nic-event-card.is-past .nic-event-banner {
  filter: grayscale(70%);
}

/* ---------- Featured Workshop Strip ---------- */
.nic-featured-section {
  padding: 50px 0;
}

.nic-featured-box {
  background: var(--nic-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border-glow);
  border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius);
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--nic-shadow);
}

.nic-featured-label {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-orange-dark) 0%, var(--nic-orange) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.nic-featured-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.nic-featured-text {
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* =========================================================
   ADDITIONAL EVENTS PAGE SECTIONS
========================================================= */

/* ---------- Stats Strip ---------- */
.nic-stats-section {
  padding: 0 0 50px;
}

.nic-stat-card {
  background: var(--nic-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
  border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nic-stat-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--nic-border-glow);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.nic-stat-number {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d6efd 0%, #0d47a1 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.nic-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* ---------- Why Attend Section ---------- */
.nic-why-section {
  padding: 50px 0;
}

.nic-why-card {
  background: var(--nic-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
  border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.nic-why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--nic-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--nic-border-glow);
}

.nic-why-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.12);
  color: var(--nic-yellow-green);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.nic-why-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.nic-why-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------- Newsletter Section ---------- */
.nic-newsletter-section {
  padding: 20px 0 60px;
}

.nic-newsletter-box {
  background: var(--nic-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
  border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius);
  padding: 36px;
  text-align: center;
}

.nic-newsletter-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.nic-newsletter-text {
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.nic-newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  max-width: 420px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.nic-newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .nic-newsletter-form button {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

:root {
  --ssvc-bg-base: #07090a;
  --ssvc-leaf-green: #4285F4;
  --ssvc-leaf-gold: #e7d34a;
  --ssvc-node-orange: #f5921e;
  --ssvc-node-orange-dark: #d9650f;
  --ssvc-ink: #f3f4ee;
  --ssvc-ink-soft: #c4c9c2;
  --ssvc-ink-mute: #828a82;
  --ssvc-line: rgba(243, 244, 238, 0.08);
  --ssvc-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  --ssvc-glass-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);

  --ssvc-font-display: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  --ssvc-font-body: "Inter", sans-serif;
}

.ssvc-page {
  background: var(--ssvc-bg-base);
  color: var(--ssvc-ink-soft);
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-body);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.ssvc-page::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 60vw;
  height: 60vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(58, 167, 87, 0.16) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.ssvc-page::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 5%;
  right: -15%;
  width: 55vw;
  height: 55vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.13) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ---------- Badge ---------- */
.ssvc-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--ssvc-glass-strong);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssvc-line);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ssvc-ink-soft);
}

.ssvc-badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssvc-node-orange), var(--ssvc-leaf-gold));
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.8);
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.ssvc-hero {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 6.5rem 1rem 5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.ssvc-hero-heading {
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 40px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--ssvc-ink);
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.ssvc-hero-heading .ssvc-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--ssvc-leaf-green) 0%, var(--ssvc-leaf-gold) 55%, var(--ssvc-node-orange) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.ssvc-hero-subtitle {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ssvc-ink-mute);
}

.ssvc-hero-cta {
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.ssvc-btn-primary {
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #08130c !important;
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--ssvc-leaf-green), var(--ssvc-leaf-gold));
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -8px rgba(58, 167, 87, 0.6);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.ssvc-btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -8px rgba(58, 167, 87, 0.75);
  color: #08130c !important;
}

.ssvc-btn-outline {
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ssvc-node-orange);
  cursor: pointer;
  background: rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.ssvc-btn-outline:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.18);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ---------- Circuit divider ---------- */
.ssvc-divider {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 4.5rem;
  height: 34px;
}

.ssvc-divider-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--ssvc-line) 15%, var(--ssvc-line) 85%, transparent);
}

.ssvc-divider-node {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: var(--ssvc-node-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.7);
}

.ssvc-divider-node.ssvc-n1 { left: 10%; background: var(--ssvc-leaf-green); box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(26,115,232,.7); }
.ssvc-divider-node.ssvc-n2 { left: 30%; }
.ssvc-divider-node.ssvc-n3 { left: 50%; width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--ssvc-leaf-gold); box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(231,211,74,.8); }
.ssvc-divider-node.ssvc-n4 { left: 70%; }
.ssvc-divider-node.ssvc-n5 { left: 90%; background: var(--ssvc-node-orange-dark); }

/* ---------- Services section ---------- */
.ssvc-services {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 0 1rem 6rem;
}

.ssvc-services-heading {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--ssvc-ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ssvc-services-sub {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ssvc-ink-mute);
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* ---------- Service Card — Look 3: left accent rail + filled icon + underline reveal ---------- */
.ssvc-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem 1.85rem 2.1rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ssvc-glass-strong), var(--ssvc-glass));
  border: 1px solid var(--ssvc-line);
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(243, 244, 238, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), box-shadow 0.4s ease,
              border-left-color 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* accent rail that brightens + glows on hover */
.ssvc-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -3px;
  width: 3px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ssvc-leaf-green), var(--ssvc-leaf-gold) 55%, var(--ssvc-node-orange) 100%);
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

/* faint corner glow */
.ssvc-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 60%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.16), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ssvc-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px) translateY(-6px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.07), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
  border-left-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: -6px 18px 40px -18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.ssvc-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.ssvc-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* CSS-only icon badge — filled gradient circle, no SVGs / no images */
.ssvc-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(231, 211, 74, 0.25);
  transition: background 0.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), border-color 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}

.ssvc-icon span {
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--ssvc-leaf-gold);
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.ssvc-card:hover .ssvc-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssvc-leaf-green), var(--ssvc-leaf-gold) 60%, var(--ssvc-node-orange));
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -8px rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.55);
}

.ssvc-card:hover .ssvc-icon span {
  color: #08130c;
}

.ssvc-title {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--ssvc-ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

/* underline reveal beneath the title */
.ssvc-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -4px;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ssvc-leaf-green), var(--ssvc-node-orange));
  transition: width 0.45s ease;
}

.ssvc-card:hover .ssvc-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.ssvc-card:hover .ssvc-title::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.ssvc-desc {
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ssvc-ink-mute);
  margin: 0.9rem 0 1.1rem;
}

.ssvc-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-body);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ssvc-leaf-gold);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(231, 211, 74, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(231, 211, 74, 0.18);
}

.ssvc-card.ssvc-cat-tech .ssvc-tag {
  color: var(--ssvc-node-orange);
  background: rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.2);
}

.ssvc-card.ssvc-cat-growth .ssvc-tag {
  color: var(--ssvc-leaf-green);
  background: rgba(58, 167, 87, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(58, 167, 87, 0.2);
}

.ssvc-card.ssvc-cat-legal .ssvc-tag {
  color: #9fb6e6;
  background: rgba(159, 182, 230, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(159, 182, 230, 0.2);
}

/* ---------- Process strip ---------- */
.ssvc-process {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 0 1rem 6rem;
}

.ssvc-process-inner {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--ssvc-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssvc-line);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.ssvc-process-step {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem;
}

.ssvc-process-num {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  margin: 0 auto 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #08130c;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--ssvc-leaf-green), var(--ssvc-leaf-gold));
}

.ssvc-process-step h4 {
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ssvc-ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.ssvc-process-step p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ssvc-ink-mute);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .ssvc-hero { padding: 4.5rem 1rem 3rem; }
  .ssvc-hero-heading { font-size: 30px; }
  .ssvc-hero-subtitle { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .ssvc-divider { margin-bottom: 3rem; }
  .ssvc-process-inner { padding: 2rem 1.25rem; }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .ssvc-hero-heading { font-size: 36px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   INCUBATION PROGRAMS PAGE
========================================================= */

/* ---------- Intro Section ---------- */
.nic-programs-intro {
  padding: 50px 0 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.nic-programs-intro p {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ---------- Program Cards ---------- */
.nic-programs-section {
  padding: 30px 0 20px;
}

.nic-program-card {
  background: var(--nic-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
  border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius);
  padding: 32px;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.nic-program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--nic-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--nic-border-glow);
}

.nic-program-card.is-featured {
  border-color: var(--nic-yellow-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.25), var(--nic-shadow);
}

.nic-program-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.12);
  color: var(--nic-yellow-green);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.nic-program-card.is-featured .nic-program-tag {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-orange-dark) 0%, var(--nic-orange) 100%);
  color: #fff;
}

.nic-program-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green) 0%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%);
  color: #0d0d0d;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.nic-program-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.nic-program-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.nic-program-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.nic-program-list li {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}

.nic-program-list li i {
  color: var(--nic-yellow-green);
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nic-program-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
  padding-top: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.nic-program-meta span i {
  color: var(--nic-orange);
  margin-right: 6px;
}

/* ---------- Process Steps ---------- */
.nic-process-section {
  padding: 50px 0;
}

.nic-process-step {
  background: var(--nic-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
  border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius);
  padding: 28px 22px;
  height: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.nic-process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--nic-border-glow);
}

.nic-process-number {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green-dark) 0%, var(--nic-green) 50%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%);
  color: #0d0d0d;
}

.nic-process-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.nic-process-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------- Benefits ---------- */
.nic-benefits-section {
  padding: 20px 0 50px;
}

.nic-benefit-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  background: var(--nic-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
  border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius);
  padding: 22px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nic-benefit-row:hover {
  border-color: var(--nic-border-glow);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.nic-benefit-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.12);
  color: var(--nic-orange);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.nic-benefit-title {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.nic-benefit-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ---------- FAQ Accordion ---------- */
.nic-faq-section {
  padding: 20px 0 60px;
}

.nic-faq-item {
  background: var(--nic-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nic-faq-question {
  padding: 18px 22px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
}

.nic-faq-question i {
  color: var(--nic-yellow-green);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.nic-faq-item.is-open .nic-faq-question i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nic-faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 22px 18px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.nic-faq-item.is-open .nic-faq-answer {
  display: block;
}

/* Extracted from index.php inline styles */
.nic-mb-2rem { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.nic-hero-slide { padding: 120px 0 100px 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,9,8,0.9) 0%, rgba(30,30,30,1) 100%); }
.nic-hero-subtitle { letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.nic-max-w-600 { max-width: 600px; }
.nic-hero-stats { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1) !important; max-width: 700px; }
.nic-carousel-btn { width: 5%; }
.nic-section-border { border-color: var(--border-subtle) !important; padding-top: 5rem !important; }
.nic-section-eyebrow { letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.nic-card-border-green { border-top: 3px solid var(--accent-green) !important; }
.nic-card-border-orange { border-top: 3px solid var(--accent-gold) !important; }
.nic-box-orange { background: var(--accent-gold); height: 80px; }
.nic-box-green { background: var(--accent-green); height: 80px; }
.nic-box-dark { background: #333; height: 80px; }
.nic-avatar { width: 40px; height: 40px; border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold); }

.nic-gallery-card {
    height: 150px; 
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); 
    cursor: pointer; 
    transition: all 0.3s ease; 
    overflow: hidden;
}
.nic-gallery-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.nic-gallery-img {
    width: 100%; 
    height: 100%; 
    object-fit: cover; 
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.nic-gallery-card:hover .nic-gallery-img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}
.nic-event-date-gold { background: var(--accent-gold); height: 80px; }
.nic-event-date-green { background: var(--accent-green); height: 80px; }
.nic-event-date-dark { background: #333; height: 80px; }

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE
========================================================= */

:root {
    --primary-green-start: #8AB4F8;
    --primary-green-end: #1A73E8;
    --secondary-orange-start: #1A73E8;
    --secondary-orange-end: #FF5722;
    --dark-charcoal: #111111;
    --card-dark-bg: #1A1A1A;
    --light-gray-bg: #F8F9FA;
    --text-muted-color: #6C757D;
    --text-light-muted: #E0E0E0;
    --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-us-page {
    font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    color: var(--dark-charcoal);
}

/* Helper Utilities */
.py-6 { padding-top: 3rem; padding-bottom: 3rem; }
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .py-6 { padding-top: 5rem; padding-bottom: 5rem; }
}
.z-index-2 { z-index: 2; }
.max-w-600 { max-width: 600px; }
.max-w-700 { max-width: 700px; }
.bg-light-gray { background-color: var(--light-gray-bg); }
.text-light-muted { color: var(--text-light-muted); }
.text-dark-charcoal { color: var(--dark-charcoal); }
.text-xxs { font-size: 0.7rem; }

/* Pure CSS Entry Animation for Sections */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.about-company-section, .why-choose-us, .our-process, .team-section, .testimonials {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

/* Subtitle Badge Component */
.subtitle-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary-green-end);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Custom Gradient Text */
.text-primary-gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-green-end), #00793F);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.text-secondary-gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-orange-start), var(--secondary-orange-end));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Section Main Titles */
.section-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.section-title span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-green-end), var(--secondary-orange-start));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. PAGE BANNER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.page-banner {
    background: #070A0E;
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 0 40px 0 !important;
    min-height: 250px !important;
    height: auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.banner-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.15), transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.15), transparent 50%),
                linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(17,17,17,0.8), rgba(17,17,17,0.95));
    z-index: 1;
}
.page-banner .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.page-banner .breadcrumb a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.page-banner .breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-green-start);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. ABOUT COMPANY SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.mv-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.mv-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.12);
}
.mv-icon {
    width: 45px; height: 45px;
    background: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-green-end);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 12px; font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.values-wrapper {
    background: var(--dark-charcoal);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.values-bg-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.1), rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.05));
    z-index: 0;
}
.value-num {
    font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-green-start), var(--primary-green-end));
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    padding-top: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. WHY CHOOSE US SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.feature-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.feature-card::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary-green-end), var(--secondary-orange-start));
    transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.feature-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}
.feature-icon {
    width: 70px; height: 70px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26,115,232,0.06), rgba(26,115,232,0.06));
    border-radius: 50% 20% 50% 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.75rem; color: var(--primary-green-end);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-green-end), var(--secondary-orange-start));
    color: #FFFFFF; border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. OUR PROCESS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.process-row::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute;
    top: 40%; left: 10%; width: 80%; height: 2px;
    border-top: 2px dashed rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.15);
    z-index: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .process-row::before { display: none; }
}
.process-col { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.process-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.process-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.12);
}
.process-step-num {
    position: absolute; top: 15px; right: 20px;
    font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(0,0,0,0.03); line-height: 1;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.process-card:hover .process-step-num {
    color: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.08);
}
.process-icon {
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    background: rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.08);
    color: var(--secondary-orange-end);
    border-radius: 16px; display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. COMPANY STATISTICS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.company-stats {
    background: #0B0E14;
}
.stats-bg-gradient {
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.2), rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.15));
    z-index: 1;
}
.stat-item { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.stat-item h3 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF, var(--text-light-muted));
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. TEAM SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.team-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.team-avatar-placeholder {
    width: 100px; height: 100px;
    background-color: var(--light-gray-bg);
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.1);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.team-card:hover .team-avatar-placeholder {
    border-color: var(--secondary-orange-start);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.social-icon {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    background-color: var(--light-gray-bg);
    color: var(--text-muted-color);
    border-radius: 50%; display: flex;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.social-icon:hover {
    background-color: var(--dark-charcoal);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonial-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.quote-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-green-start), var(--primary-green-end));
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. CALL TO ACTION (CTA) SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-section { background: #090D14; }
.cta-bg-gradient {
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.25), transparent 70%),
                linear-gradient(135deg, #090D14 0%, #161F2E 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}
.btn-premium {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-orange-start), var(--secondary-orange-end));
    border: none; color: #FFFFFF !important;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden; z-index: 1;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.btn-premium::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-green-start), var(--primary-green-end));
    opacity: 1; z-index: -1; transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.btn-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.4) !important;
}
.btn-premium:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Global Mobile Polish */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .display-4 { font-size: 2.5rem !important; }
    .display-5 { font-size: 2rem !important; }
    .hero-slider .carousel-item { height: 60vh !important; min-height: 400px; }
    .py-5 { padding-top: 2rem !important; padding-bottom: 2rem !important; }
    p.lead { font-size: 1rem !important; }
    .about-floating-stats { 
        position: relative !important; 
        top: 0 !important; 
        left: 0 !important; 
        right: 0 !important; 
        bottom: 0 !important; 
        margin-top: 20px; 
        width: 100% !important; 
        animation: none !important; 
    }
}

/* Hero Slider Fixed Heights */
#heroCarousel .carousel-inner, #heroCarousel .carousel-item, #heroCarousel .container {
    height: 80vh !important;
    min-height: 650px !important;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #heroCarousel .carousel-inner, #heroCarousel .carousel-item, #heroCarousel .container {
        height: 65vh !important;
        min-height: 550px !important;
    }
}

/* Fix Owl Carousel Equal Height Cards */
.owl-carousel .owl-stage {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
}
.owl-carousel .owl-item {
    display: flex;
}
.owl-carousel .item {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
}
.owl-carousel .item > div {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Reduce banner heading sizes globally as requested */
.page-banner h1.display-3, .page-banner h1.display-2 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem) !important; }
.page-banner h1.display-4, .page-banner h1.display-5, .page-banner h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem) !important; }


/* Global Font Size Increase */



/* Mobile Responsiveness Fixes */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  html, body { overflow-x: hidden !important; width: 100%; }
  .navbar-brand img { height: 50px !important; width: auto !important; }
  .navbar-brand span:first-of-type { font-size: 0.65rem !important; }
  .navbar-brand span:last-of-type { font-size: 0.5rem !important; }
  .page-banner { padding-top: 100px !important; }
  .display-3 { font-size: 2rem !important; }
  img { max-width: 100%; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .carousel-item h1 { font-size: 2.5rem !important; }
  .btn { padding: 0.5rem 1rem !important; font-size: 0.9rem !important; }
  
}

/* Navbar hover fix */
.navbar-dark .navbar-nav .nav-link { color: #ffffff !important; }
.navbar-dark .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover { color: #1A73E8 !important; }


@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .navbar-collapse { padding: 1rem 0; margin-top: 0; }
  .navbar-nav { gap: 10px; }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .navbar-collapse { max-height: 60vh; overflow-y: auto; }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .navbar-dark .navbar-nav .nav-link.active { border-bottom: none !important; border-left: 3px solid var(--palette-green-light); padding-left: 10px; }
}

/* Global Banner Size Adjustments */
.page-banner {
    padding-top: 100px !important; /* Just enough to clear the fixed navbar */
    padding-bottom: 30px !important;
}
.page-banner .container.py-5, .page-banner .container.pt-5 {
    padding-top: 0 !important;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
}
.page-banner h1, .page-banner .display-3, .page-banner .display-4, .page-banner .display-5 {
    font-size: 2.2rem !important; /* Makes all large headings smaller */
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}
.page-banner p.lead, .page-banner p.fs-5 {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 15px !important;
}

/* Global Typography Adjustments */
h1.display-3, .display-3 { font-size: 3rem !important; }
h2.display-4, .display-4 { font-size: 2.5rem !important; }
h2.display-5, .display-5 { font-size: 2rem !important; }
h3.display-6, .display-6 { font-size: 1.75rem !important; }
h1, h2 { letter-spacing: -0.5px; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    h1.display-3, .display-3 { font-size: 2.2rem !important; }
    h2.display-4, .display-4 { font-size: 2rem !important; }
    h2.display-5, .display-5 { font-size: 1.75rem !important; }
    h3.display-6, .display-6 { font-size: 1.5rem !important; }
    
    /* Fix Masonry Grid height on mobile */
    .about-masonry-grid {
        height: 400px !important;
    }
}

/* Dropdown Active/Click Fix (Remove default blue) */
.dropdown-item:active, .dropdown-item.active {
    background-color: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.1) !important;
    color: #1A73E8 !important;
}

/* ========================================= */
/* Global Typography & Utility Classes       */
/* ========================================= */

/* Standard Body Text */
.nic-text-body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.nic-text-justify {
    text-align: justify;
}

/* Standard Section Heading */
.nic-section-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0B132B; /* Primary Dark Green */
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Reusable Gradient Text */
.nic-gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A73E8, #1A73E8);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness for Typography & Buttons */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .display-3 { font-size: 2.5rem !important; }
  .display-4 { font-size: 2.2rem !important; }
  .display-6 { font-size: 1.75rem !important; }
  .btn { padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem !important; font-size: 0.95rem !important; }
  .lead { font-size: 1rem !important; }
}

/* --- Eye-Catchy Animations --- */

.animate-float {
    animation: floatAnim 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatAnim {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-15px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}

.bg-zoom-in {
    animation: bgZoom 20s linear infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes bgZoom {
    0% { background-size: 50% auto; }
    100% { background-size: 55% auto; }
}

.hover-lift {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.hover-lift:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.15) !important;
}

.animate-pulse-glow {
    animation: pulseGlow 2.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.4); }
    70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 152, 0, 0); }
}

.gradient-flow {
    background-size: 200% 200% !important;
    animation: gradientFlowAnim 10s ease infinite;
}

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

/* ========================================= */
/* AESTHETIC UPGRADES (Premium Plan Execution) */
/* ========================================= */

/* 1. Enhanced Typography */
body {
    color: #2c3e50; /* Softer dark charcoal for better readability */
    line-height: 1.7;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    color: #1a202c; /* Deeper color for headings */
}

/* 2. Premium Card Styles */
.premium-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    transition: all 0.4s ease !important;
}

.premium-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.1) !important;
    border-color: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.3) !important;
}

/* 3. Modern Section Backgrounds */
section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Subtle gradient replacing flat gray backgrounds */
section[style*="background-color: #f5f7f9;"], 
section[style*="background-color: #fafbfc;"], 
section[style*="background-color: var(--palette-bg-light-2);"] {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4f7f6 100%) !important;
}

/* 4. Polished Buttons */
.btn {
    border-radius: 50px !important; /* Perfect pill shape */
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 12px 28px !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1) !important;
}

.btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
}

.btn[style*="background-color: #1A73E8;"]:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.4) !important;
    background-color: #0D47A1 !important;
}

.btn[style*="background-color: #1A73E8;"]:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.4) !important;
    background-color: #e68a00 !important;
}

/* Increased Section Spacing */
.py-5 {
    padding-top: 5rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 5rem !important;
}

/* Premium Section Spacing */
.section-spacing {
    padding-top: 5.5rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 5.5rem !important;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-spacing {
        padding-top: 3.5rem !important;
        padding-bottom: 3.5rem !important;
    }
}

/* About Section Dynamic Animations */
.float-anim {
    animation: floating 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes floating {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}

.hover-shift-right {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
}
.hover-shift-right:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px);
    background-color: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.05);
    box-shadow: -5px 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.animated-gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(270deg, #1A73E8, #1A73E8, #0D47A1, #1A73E8);
    background-size: 300% 300%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: gradientMove 6s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes gradientMove {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

.draw-line {
    stroke-dasharray: 100;
    stroke-dashoffset: 100;
    animation: draw 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes draw {
    0% { stroke-dashoffset: 100; }
    100% { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

/* ========================================= */
/* CUSTOM POWERPOINT CAROUSEL TRANSITIONS */
/* ========================================= */

.ppt-carousel .carousel-item {
    transition: opacity 1.5s ease-in-out !important; /* Forces Bootstrap to wait 1.5s before finishing transition */
    animation-duration: 1.5s;
    animation-fill-mode: forwards;
}

/* Slide 0 (Back to 1): Left to Right Slide */
.ppt-carousel.transition-slide-0 .carousel-item-next.carousel-item-start,
.ppt-carousel.transition-slide-0 .carousel-item-prev.carousel-item-end {
    animation-name: pptSlideIn;
    z-index: 2;
}
.ppt-carousel.transition-slide-0 .active.carousel-item-start,
.ppt-carousel.transition-slide-0 .active.carousel-item-end {
    animation-name: pptSlideOut;
    z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes pptSlideIn {
    0% { transform: translateX(100%); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes pptSlideOut {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); opacity: 0.5; }
}

/* Slide 1 (Second slide): Curtain Reveal */
.ppt-carousel.transition-slide-1 .carousel-item-next.carousel-item-start,
.ppt-carousel.transition-slide-1 .carousel-item-prev.carousel-item-end {
    animation-name: pptCurtainIn;
    z-index: 2;
    transform: none !important;
}
.ppt-carousel.transition-slide-1 .active.carousel-item-start,
.ppt-carousel.transition-slide-1 .active.carousel-item-end {
    animation-name: pptStayPut;
    z-index: 1;
    transform: none !important;
}

@keyframes pptStayPut {
    0% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes pptCurtainIn {
    0% { clip-path: polygon(50% 0, 50% 0, 50% 100%, 50% 100%); filter: brightness(2); transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 1; }
    100% { clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%); filter: brightness(1); transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Slide 2 (Third slide): Firework/Explode Reveal */
.ppt-carousel.transition-slide-2 .carousel-item-next.carousel-item-start,
.ppt-carousel.transition-slide-2 .carousel-item-prev.carousel-item-end {
    animation-name: pptFireworkIn;
    z-index: 2;
    transform: none !important;
}
.ppt-carousel.transition-slide-2 .active.carousel-item-start,
.ppt-carousel.transition-slide-2 .active.carousel-item-end {
    animation-name: pptFadeOut;
    z-index: 1;
    transform: none !important;
}

@keyframes pptFireworkIn {
    0% { transform: scale(0); opacity: 1; filter: brightness(4) contrast(2); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.05); opacity: 1; filter: brightness(2) contrast(1.5); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; filter: brightness(1) contrast(1); }
}

@keyframes pptFadeOut {
    0% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.5); }
}

/* --- Extracted from index.php --- */
.support-services-carousel .owl-stage-outer { padding-bottom: 2rem !important; padding-top: 1rem !important; }

/* Stats Wave Animation */
.stats-section-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-wave-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 200%;
    height: 65%;
    max-height: 150px;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.15;
    pointer-events: none;
    display: flex;
}
.stats-wave-svg {
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: waveMove 10s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes waveMove {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}
/* Global Font Rules */
body { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, .display-1, .display-2, .display-3, .display-4, .display-5, .display-6, .navbar-brand { font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important; }

.py-6 { padding-top: 3rem !important; padding-bottom: 3rem !important; }
.py-7 { padding-top: 4rem !important; padding-bottom: 4rem !important; }

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .py-6 { padding-top: 6rem !important; padding-bottom: 6rem !important; }
    .py-7 { padding-top: 8rem !important; padding-bottom: 8rem !important; }
}


/* GLOBAL ENFORCEMENT - STRICT THEME */
body, p, a, span, li, div {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
}
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, .navbar-brand, .display-1, .display-2, .display-3, .display-4, .display-5, .display-6, .nic-page-title, .hero-heading, .ssvc-hero-heading {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
}
/* Ensure icons keep their font family */
i[class*='bi-'] {
    font-family: 'bootstrap-icons' !important;
}
/* Standardize paragraph size */
p:not(.small):not(.badge) {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
}


/* --- HOVER UTILITIES --- */
.hover-scale {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
}
.hover-scale:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05) !important;
}
.hover-lift {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
}
.hover-lift:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
}
.hover-lift-shadow {
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
}
.hover-lift-shadow:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.15) !important;
}
.hover-pulse-lift {
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
}
.hover-pulse-lift:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2) !important;
}

.navbar-scrolled {
    background-color: #EAF2FF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;
}


/* Pure CSS Scroll-Driven Navbar Background */
@keyframes navbarScrollEffect {
    0% {
        background-color: transparent !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
    }
    100% {
        background-color: #EAF2FF !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;
    }
}
.navbar.sticky-top {
    animation: navbarScrollEffect linear forwards;
    animation-timeline: scroll();
    animation-range: 0 50px;
}


/* GLOBAL BUTTON HOVER: BLUE TO ORANGE */
.btn-primary:hover,
.nic-btn-primary:hover,
.btn[style*='background-color: #1A73E8']:hover,
.btn[style*='background-color:#1A73E8']:hover,
.btn[style*='background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071d49, #1A73E8)']:hover {
    background-color: #FF9800 !important;
    background: #FF9800 !important;
    border-color: #e68a00 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

.btn-outline-primary:hover,
.nic-btn-outline:hover,
.btn-outline-dark:hover {
    background-color: #FF9800 !important;
    border-color: #FF9800 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.4) !important;
}



/* --- MOBILE UI FIXES --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    /* Standard Clean Navlist for Mobile */
    .navbar-collapse {
        background-color: #EAF2FF !important;
        padding: 10px 15px;
        border-radius: 8px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        margin-top: 15px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    }
    .navbar-collapse .navbar-nav {
        gap: 0 !important; /* Fix large gaps */
    }
    .navbar-collapse .nav-item {
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(26,115,232,0.15);
    }
    .navbar-collapse .nav-item:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }
    .navbar-collapse .nav-link {
        color: #333333 !important;
        padding: 12px 5px !important;
        font-weight: 500;
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    }
    .navbar-collapse .nav-link:hover {
        color: #1A73E8 !important;
        background-color: rgba(26,115,232,0.1);
        border-radius: 4px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    /* Mobile Slider Image Focus & Text Size */
    #heroCarousel .carousel-item img.bg-animated {
        object-position: 65% center !important; /* Focus on the right side of the image */
    }
    #heroCarousel .carousel-item h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
    }
    #heroCarousel .carousel-item p {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
    }
}

/* --- GLOBAL BANNER CLEANUP --- */
.page-banner p.lead,
.page-banner p.text-light {
    display: none !important; /* Hide the subtext paragraph in all banners */
}
.page-banner h1, 
.page-banner .display-3 {
    font-weight: 500 !important; /* Reduce heading boldness */
}
.page-banner {
    padding-top: 120px !important; /* Push content down to clear navbar and center it */
    padding-bottom: 40px !important; /* Balance the bottom spacing for visual centering */
}

/* --- NAVBAR CONTACT BUTTON --- */
.nav-contact-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A73E8, #0D47A1) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: none !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.4) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2) !important;
    padding-top: 10px !important;
    padding-bottom: 10px !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-contact-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF9800, #F57C00) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.5) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* --- NAVLIST HOVER & ACTIVE (CLICK) EFFECT --- */
.navbar-nav .nav-link {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-nav .nav-link:focus,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
    color: #0D6EFD !important;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .navbar-collapse .nav-link:hover,
    .navbar-collapse .nav-link:focus,
    .navbar-collapse .nav-link.active {
        color: #0D6EFD !important;
        background-color: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.1) !important; /* Faint blue background on hover/click */
    }
}


/* --- CONTACT BUTTON CONTINUOUS GLOW --- */
.nav-contact-btn {
    animation: contactGlowPulse 2.5s infinite;
}
@keyframes contactGlowPulse {
    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.4); }
    70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(26, 115, 232, 0); }
}
.nav-contact-btn:hover {
    animation: none;
}


/* --- GLOBAL SECTION SPACING REDUCTION --- */
.py-5 { padding-top: 2rem !important; padding-bottom: 2rem !important; }
.py-6 { padding-top: 2rem !important; padding-bottom: 2rem !important; }
.py-7 { padding-top: 2.5rem !important; padding-bottom: 2.5rem !important; }

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .py-5 { padding-top: 2.5rem !important; padding-bottom: 2.5rem !important; }
    .py-6 { padding-top: 3.5rem !important; padding-bottom: 3.5rem !important; }
    .py-7 { padding-top: 4.5rem !important; padding-bottom: 4.5rem !important; }
}


/* --- PREVENT DOUBLE PADDING BETWEEN SECTIONS --- */
section + section {
    padding-top: 0 !important;
}



/* ======================================================== */
/* --- EXTRACTED INTERNAL CSS --- */
/* ======================================================== */

/* --- From about.php --- */
@keyframes floatOrb {
            0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
            50% { transform: translate(50px, -50px) scale(1.1); }
            100% { transform: translate(-30px, 30px) scale(0.9); }
        }
        @keyframes pulseGlow {
            0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.4); }
            70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 20px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0); }
            100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(26, 115, 232, 0); }
        }
        @keyframes pulseGlow {
            0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.4); }
            70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 20px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0); }
            100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 152, 0, 0); }
        }
        @keyframes subtleFloat {
            0% { transform: translateY(0); }
            50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
            100% { transform: translateY(0); }
        }
        .core-value-icon { transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275); }
        .value-card:hover .core-value-icon { transform: scale(1.3) rotate(15deg); }

/* --- From about.php --- */
.team-glass-card {
            border-radius: 24px;
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
            height: 420px;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
            transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
        }
        .team-glass-card img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.7s ease;
        }
        .team-glass-card:hover img {
            transform: scale(1.08);
        }
        .team-glass-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
        }
        .team-gradient-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13, 71, 161, 0.8) 0%, transparent 60%);
            opacity: 0.5;
            transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
        }
        .team-glass-card:hover .team-gradient-overlay {
            opacity: 0.9;
        }
        .team-glass-info {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -100px;
            left: 20px;
            right: 20px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            padding: 24px 20px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
            transition: bottom 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), opacity 0.4s ease;
            opacity: 1;
            text-align: center;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }
        .team-glass-card:hover .team-glass-info {
            bottom: 20px;
            opacity: 1;
        }

/* --- From contact.php --- */
/* Premium Contact Card Styles */
.contact-card {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
}
.contact-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26,115,232,0.05) 0%, transparent 100%);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
}
.contact-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(26,115,232,0.2) !important;
}
.contact-card:hover::before {
    height: 100%;
}
.contact-icon-wrap {
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.contact-card:hover .contact-icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(26,115,232,0.15);
}

/* --- From events.php --- */
.gradient-text-green { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0D6EFD, #00d2ff); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
    .gradient-text-orange { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0D6EFD, #00d2ff); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
    .premium-card { transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease; }
    .premium-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important; }
    .btn-premium-orange { background-color: #1A73E8; border: none; color: white !important; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
    .btn-premium-orange:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); background-color: #f57c00; }
    .btn-premium-green { background-color: #1A73E8; border: none; color: white !important; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
    .btn-premium-green:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); background-color: #008f4c; }
    .btn-premium-outline-orange { background-color: transparent; border: 2px solid #1A73E8; color: #1A73E8 !important; transition: all 0.3s ease; }
    .btn-premium-outline-orange:hover { background-color: #1A73E8; color: white !important; transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .glowing-orb {
        position: absolute; width: 300px; height: 300px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,115,232,0.3) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 70%); top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
    }

/* --- From gallery.php --- */
/* Custom Gallery Lightbox & Filtering Styles */
.gallery-filter-btn {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #555;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-filter-btn:hover {
  background: #f8f9fa;
  border-color: #1A73E8;
  color: #1A73E8;
}

.gallery-filter-btn.active {
  background: #1A73E8;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: #1A73E8;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.3);
}

.gallery-card {
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.gallery-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

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

.gallery-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  color: #1A73E8;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  z-index: 2;
}

.gallery-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.gallery-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #666;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.gallery-date {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #999;
}

.gallery-hidden { display: none !important; }

/* Lightbox styles */
#galleryLightbox .modal-content {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

#galleryLightbox .btn-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  z-index: 10;
  background-color: white;
  opacity: 1;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.lightbox-img-container {
  background: #f8f9fa;
  text-align: center;
}

.lightbox-img-container img {
  max-height: 60vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  width: 100%;
}

.lightbox-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: white;
  border: none;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  z-index: 5;
  color: #333;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.lightbox-nav:hover { background: #1A73E8; color: white; }
.lightbox-prev { left: 15px; }
.lightbox-next { right: 15px; }

/* --- From header.php --- */
.logo-animate {
                    transition: all 0.3s ease;
                }
                .navbar-scrolled {
                    background-color: #EAF2FF !important;
                    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;
                }

/* --- From index.php --- */
body { padding-top: 0 !important; }

/* --- From index.php --- */
@keyframes slowZoomOut {
                0% { transform: scale(1.15); }
                100% { transform: scale(1); }
            }
            .bg-animated {
                /* Set initial scale to prevent snapping before animation starts */
                transform: scale(1.15);
            }
            .carousel-item.active .bg-animated {
                animation: slowZoomOut 12s ease-out forwards;
            }
            
            /* Custom Blue Slider Controls */
            .carousel-control-prev-icon {
                background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%231A73E8'%3e%3cpath d='M11.354 1.646a.5.5 0 0 1 0 .708L5.707 8l5.647 5.646a.5.5 0 0 1-.708.708l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708l6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e") !important;
                filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,0.9));
                width: 3rem; height: 3rem;
            }
            .carousel-control-next-icon {
                background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%231A73E8'%3e%3cpath d='M4.646 1.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0l6 6a.5.5 0 0 1 0 .708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708-.708L10.293 8 4.646 2.354a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e") !important;
                filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,0.9));
                width: 3rem; height: 3rem;
            }

/* --- From index.php --- */
@keyframes pulseGlow {
            0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
            50% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 1; }
            100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
        }

/* --- From index.php --- */
@keyframes floatOrb {
            0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
            50% { transform: translate(50px, -50px) scale(1.1); }
            100% { transform: translate(-30px, 30px) scale(0.9); }
        }
        @keyframes pulseBlue {
            0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.4); }
            70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 20px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0); }
            100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(26, 115, 232, 0); }
        }
        @keyframes pulseOrange {
            0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.4); }
            70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 20px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0); }
            100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 152, 0, 0); }
        }
        @keyframes subtleFloat {
            0% { transform: translateY(0); }
            50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
            100% { transform: translateY(0); }
        }
        .core-value-icon { transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275); }
        .value-card:hover .core-value-icon { transform: scale(1.3) rotate(15deg); }

/* --- From index.php --- */
.incubation-card {
                background: #ffffff;
                border-radius: 1.5rem;
                border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
                border-bottom: 10px solid #cbd5e1;
                box-shadow: 0 15px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
                transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
                cursor: pointer;
                position: relative;
                transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(0) rotateY(0) translateY(0);
            }
            .incubation-card:active {
                transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(0) rotateY(0) translateY(6px);
                border-bottom: 4px solid #cbd5e1;
                box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
            }
            .incubation-card.featured-card {
                transform: perspective(1000px) scale(1.02);
                border-color: #bfdbfe;
                border-bottom: 10px solid #93c5fd;
                box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(26,115,232,0.1);
                z-index: 2;
            }
            .incubation-card .icon-wrapper {
                width: 75px; height: 75px;
                background: rgba(26,115,232,0.08);
                color: #1A73E8;
                border-radius: 50%;
                font-size: 2rem;
                transition: all 0.4s ease;
                box-shadow: inset 0 -4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
            }
            .incubation-card h3, .incubation-card p, .incubation-card span, .incubation-card .bi-check2 {
                transition: color 0.4s ease;
            }
            .incubation-card:hover, .incubation-card.featured-card:hover {
                background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071d49, #1A73E8) !important;
                border-color: #071d49;
                border-bottom: 10px solid #030e26;
                transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(6deg) rotateY(-4deg) translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
                box-shadow: -20px 30px 40px rgba(26,115,232,0.3);
                border-color: transparent;
            }
            .incubation-card:hover h4, .incubation-card:hover p, .incubation-card:hover span {
                color: #ffffff !important;
            }
            .incubation-card:hover .bi-check2 {
                color: #90CAF9 !important;
            }
            .incubation-card:hover .icon-wrapper {
                background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
                color: #ffffff;
                transform: scale(1.1);
            }
            .incubation-card:hover .btn {
                background: #ffffff !important;
                color: #1A73E8 !important;
                border-color: #ffffff !important;
            }

/* --- From partners.php --- */
/* Custom Keyframe Animations adapted for light theme */
@keyframes pulseGlowLight {
    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.1); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.25); }
}

@keyframes floatIcon {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(3deg); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
}

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

/* Logo Section */
.logo-section { padding: 80px 0; }
.logo-card {
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 160px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.logo-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    background: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.02) !important;
    animation: pulseGlowLight 1.5s infinite alternate;
}

.logo-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: -100%;
    width: 50%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(26,115,232,0.05), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    transition: 0.75s;
}
.logo-card:hover::after {
    animation: shimmerLineLight 1s ease-in-out;
}

.logo-placeholder {
    font-size: 42px;
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.logo-card:hover .logo-placeholder {
    color: #1A73E8;
    opacity: 1;
    animation: floatIcon 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.logo-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--nic-text-muted, #6c757d);
    margin-top: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.logo-card:hover .logo-title {
    color: #212529;
}

/* Tier Section */
.tier-section { padding: 90px 0; }
.tier-card { 
    padding: 45px 35px; 
    height: 100%; 
    position: relative; 
    overflow: hidden; 
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.tier-card::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 4px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.tier-1::before { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A73E8 0%, #0B132B 100%); }
.tier-2::before { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A73E8 0%, #B86A00 100%); }
.tier-3::before { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A73E8 0%, #1A73E8 100%); }

.tier-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.08) !important;
}
.tier-card:hover::before {
    height: 8px;
}

.tier-icon { font-size: 44px; margin-bottom: 24px; display: inline-block; transition: all 0.4s ease; }
.tier-1 .tier-icon { color: #1A73E8; }
.tier-2 .tier-icon { color: #1A73E8; }
.tier-3 .tier-icon { color: #17a2b8; }

.tier-card:hover .tier-icon {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg);
}

/* Form Section */
.form-section { padding: 90px 0; }
.custom-form-input {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    color: #212529;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.custom-form-input:focus {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: #1A73E8;
    color: #212529;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.15);
    outline: none;
}

.btn-submit {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A73E8 0%, #00d270 100%);
    color: white; 
    border: none; 
    padding: 16px 32px; 
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-weight: 600; 
    width: 100%; 
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.2);
}
.btn-submit:hover { 
    transform: translateY(-3px); 
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.35); 
    color: white;
}

/* Scroll Reveal Base Rules */
.reveal { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1); }
.reveal.active { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* --- From partners.php --- */
.dark-glass-input {
                                    background: #f8f9fa !important;
                                    border: 1px solid #dee2e6 !important;
                                    color: #212529 !important;
                                    padding: 16px 20px !important;
                                    border-radius: 12px !important;
                                    font-size: 1rem;
                                    transition: all 0.3s ease;
                                }
                                .dark-glass-input:focus {
                                    background: #ffffff !important;
                                    border-color: #1A73E8 !important;
                                    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.15) !important;
                                    outline: none !important;
                                }
                                .dark-glass-input::placeholder {
                                    color: #adb5bd !important;
                                }
                                .dark-glass-label {
                                    color: #495057;
                                    font-weight: 600;
                                    font-size: 0.9rem;
                                    margin-bottom: 8px;
                                    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
                                    text-transform: uppercase;
                                }
                                select.dark-glass-input option {
                                    background: #ffffff;
                                    color: #212529;
                                }
                                .submit-btn-glow {
                                    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A73E8 0%, #0B132B 100%);
                                    color: #fff;
                                    border: none;
                                    border-radius: 50px;
                                    padding: 16px 40px;
                                    font-weight: 700;
                                    font-size: 1.1rem;
                                    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
                                    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
                                    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.4);
                                    position: relative;
                                    overflow: hidden;
                                }
                                .submit-btn-glow::before {
                                    content: '';
                                    position: absolute;
                                    top: 0; left: -100%; width: 100%; height: 100%;
                                    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
                                    transition: all 0.5s ease;
                                }
                                .submit-btn-glow:hover {
                                    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
                                    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.6);
                                    color: #fff;
                                }
                                .submit-btn-glow:hover::before {
                                    left: 100%;
                                }

/* --- From success.php --- */
:root {
  --nic-green-dark: #1a6b2a;
  --nic-green: #2e9e3f;
  --nic-yellow-green: #c4d600;
  --nic-orange: #f7941d;
  --nic-orange-dark: #e07a00;
  --nic-bg-black: #ffffff; 
  --nic-surface: #f8f9fa; 
  --nic-surface-2: #ffffff;
  --nic-border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  --nic-border-glow: rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.25);
  --nic-text-light: #212529; 
  --nic-text-muted: #6c757d;
  --nic-card-radius: 16px;
  --nic-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --nic-shadow-hover: 0 16px 40px rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.12);
}

.nic-contact-page {
  background: var(--nic-bg-black);
  color: #333;
}

.nic-hero-section {
  padding: 60px 0 40px;
  text-align: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.10) 0%, transparent 55%), radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.08) 0%, transparent 55%), var(--nic-bg-black);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
}

.nic-hero-section h1 {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green) 0%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.nic-hero-section p {
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.nic-featured-story-section { padding: 40px 0; }
.nic-featured-story-card { padding: 32px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.nic-featured-story-card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 4px; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--nic-green) 0%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 50%, var(--nic-orange) 100%); }

.nic-featured-story-badge { background: rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.12); color: var(--nic-orange); border: 1px solid rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.3); padding: 5px 16px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; display: inline-block; }
.nic-featured-story-title { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 14px 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green) 0%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.nic-section-subtext { color: var(--nic-text-muted); font-size: 1rem; }

.nic-achievement-pill { background: var(--nic-surface-2); border: 1px solid var(--nic-border); padding: 11px 16px; border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 1rem; }
.nic-achievement-pill i { color: #1A73E8; font-size: 1.1rem; }

.nic-btn-primary { background: var(--nic-orange); color: #fff !important; border: none; padding: 11px 26px; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.35); display: inline-block; text-decoration: none; }

.nic-stories-grid-section { padding: 30px 0 50px; }
.nic-section-heading { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }

.nic-story-icon-wrapper { width: 50px; height: 50px; background: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.2); border-radius: 13px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.nic-story-icon-wrapper i { font-size: 1.3rem; color: #1A73E8; }
.nic-story-category { font-size: 0.68rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--nic-orange); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; display: block; }
.nic-story-card h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #333; }
.nic-story-card p { color: var(--nic-text-muted); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; flex-grow: 1; margin-bottom: 0; }
.nic-link-arrow { color: #1A73E8; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: 12px; }

.nic-counter-stats-section { padding: 20px 0px 20px 0px!important; background: var(--nic-surface); border-top: 1px solid var(--nic-border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nic-border); }
.nic-stat-number { font-size: 2.1rem; font-weight: 700; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green) 0%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.nic-stat-label { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--nic-text-muted); }

.nic-testimonials-section { padding: 50px 0!important; }
.nic-testimonial-card { padding: 28px; height: 100%; position: relative; }
.nic-testimonial-card .nic-quote-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; color: rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.3); position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 20px; }
.nic-testimonial-text { font-style: italic; color: #333; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 1rem; }
.nic-client-info h5 { margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 1rem; }
.nic-client-info p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--nic-text-muted); margin: 0; }
.nic-client-company { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green) 0%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; font-weight: 600; }

.nic-cta-section { padding: 20px 0 50px; }
.nic-cta-box { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d6efd 0%, #f3f9ff 50%, #d3f5fb 100%); border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius); padding: 40px 24px; color: #0d0d0d; }
.nic-cta-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.nic-cta-text { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 18px; max-width: 480px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.nic-btn-secondary { background: #0d0d0d; color: #fff; border: none; padding: 11px 28px; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; }
.nic-btn-outline { background: transparent; color: #0d0d0d; border: 1.5px solid #0d0d0d; padding: 10px 26px; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; }


/* --- SCROLLED NAVBAR --- */
.navbar-scrolled {
    background-color: #0D47A1 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
}


.navbar-scrolled .nav-link, .navbar-scrolled .navbar-brand { color: #ffffff !important; }

/* ======================================================== */
/* --- NEW LIGHT THEME HOME PAGE UI --- */
/* ======================================================== */

/* Hero Section */
.hero-light-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #e0efff 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 120px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
}

.hero-light-bg::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.8) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.text-primary-blue {
    color: #0D6EFD !important;
}

.btn-primary-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D6EFD, #0056b3);
    color: white !important;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.btn-primary-blue:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline-blue {
    border: 2px solid #0D6EFD;
    color: #0D6EFD !important;
    background: transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.btn-outline-blue:hover {
    background: #0D6EFD;
    color: white !important;
}

/* Floating Logo & Cards */
.hero-logo-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-logo-base {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 400px;
    height: 60px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.15), inset 0 -5px 15px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.1);
    border: 2px solid #e0efff;
    z-index: 1;
}
.hero-logo-base::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    left: 5%;
    width: 90%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #f8fbff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid #cce4ff;
}

.hero-logo-img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    object-fit: contain;
    z-index: 3;
    animation: float-logo 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float-logo {
    0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
    50% { transform: translate(-50%, -55%); }
    100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
}

/* Floating Mini Cards */
.float-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: white;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    z-index: 4;
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.1);
}
.float-card .icon-circle {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    background: #0D6EFD;
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.float-card .card-text {
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.float-card .card-title {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2d3748;
    margin: 0;
}
.float-card .card-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: #718096;
    margin: 0;
}

.float-1 { top: 10%; right: -10%; animation: float-1 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.float-2 { top: 30%; left: -20%; animation: float-2 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.float-3 { bottom: 20%; left: -10%; animation: float-1 4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.float-4 { bottom: 10%; right: -15%; animation: float-2 5.5s ease-in-out infinite; }

@keyframes float-1 {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes float-2 {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(10px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Stats Bar Overlap */
.stats-floating-bar {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 25px 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    margin-top: -10px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}
.stat-icon {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background: #eef5ff;
    color: #0D6EFD;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.stat-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
    color: #2d3748;
}
.stat-info p {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin: 0;
    color: #718096;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Grids and Cards */
.ui-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}
.ui-card-blue {
    background: #f4f9ff;
    border: 1px solid #e2efff;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2d3748;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.section-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.view-all-link {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0D6EFD;
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Program List */
.program-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.program-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.program-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.icon-orange { background: #ff9800; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(255,152,0,0.3); }
.icon-green { background: #4caf50; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(76,175,80,0.3); }
.icon-purple { background: #9c27b0; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(156,39,176,0.3); }

.program-info h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 5px 0;
    color: #2d3748;
}
.program-info p {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #718096;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Why Choose Us Grid */
.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 15px;
}
.why-box {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 15px 10px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}
.why-box i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #0D6EFD;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
}
.why-box span {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #2d3748;
}

/* Facilities Thumbnails */
.facility-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Mentors */
.mentor-mini {
    text-align: center;
}
.mentor-mini img {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    border: 2px solid white;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.mentor-mini h5 {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    color: #2d3748;
}
.mentor-mini p {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    color: #718096;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Success Story */
.success-logo {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: #e8f5e9;
    color: #4caf50;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.success-story h4 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2d3748;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.success-story .incubated-year {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: #718096;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.success-story p {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #4a5568;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Event List */
.event-mini {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.event-mini:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.event-date-block {
    background: #f0f7ff;
    color: #0D6EFD;
    width: 45px;
    height: 55px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.event-date-block .day {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
}
.event-date-block .month {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.event-info h5 {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
    color: #2d3748;
}
.event-info p {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: #718096;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}



/* --- NEW HERO SLIDER STYLES --- */
.hero-slider-section{padding:65px 0 0 0;background:#f5f7fb;display:flex;align-items:center}
.custom-slider{border-radius:0px;overflow:hidden;position:relative; width: 100%; margin: 0;}
.slider-card{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ffffff 0%,#eef6ff 55%,#f8fbff 100%);border-radius:0px;min-height:500px;padding:55px 42px;box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(39,97,171,.08);position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate}
.bg-circle{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;z-index:0;animation:bubbleFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite}
.circle-1{width:120px;height:120px;top:-15px;right:34%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(97,169,255,.18),rgba(97,169,255,.03))}
.circle-2{width:60px;height:60px;top:120px;left:40%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(97,169,255,.14),rgba(97,169,255,.03));animation-delay:1s}
.circle-3{width:85px;height:85px;bottom:60px;left:42%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(97,169,255,.12),rgba(97,169,255,.02));animation-delay:2s}
.circle-4{width:40px;height:40px;top:70px;right:12%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(97,169,255,.18),rgba(97,169,255,.03));animation-delay:1.6s}
.wave-bg{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-10px;height:125px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%,rgba(120,183,255,.25),transparent 25%),radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%,rgba(120,183,255,.18),transparent 25%),linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%,rgba(213,233,255,.95) 100%);clip-path:ellipse(70% 100% at 50% 100%);z-index:1}
.slider-content{position:relative;z-index:3;padding-top:10px}
.hero-title{font-size:44px;line-height:1.18;font-weight:800;color:#0f2343;margin-bottom:18px}
.hero-title span{color:#2f7df6}
.hero-desc{color:#586579;font-size:15px;line-height:1.85;max-width:500px;margin-bottom:28px}
.custom-btn{padding:12px 24px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;transition:.35s ease;border:none;text-decoration:none;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.btn-primary.custom-btn{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#2f7df6,#4ea1ff);box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(47,125,246,.25)}
.btn-primary.custom-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px); color: white;}
.btn-outline-custom{background:#fff;border:1px solid #d9e7ff;color:#2f7df6}
.btn-outline-custom:hover{background:#f3f8ff;color:#2f7df6}
.hero-visual{position:relative;min-height:360px}
.center-stage{position:absolute;left:52%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:370px;height:320px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.stage-glow{position:absolute;width:290px;height:290px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(81,158,255,.18),transparent 65%);z-index:0;animation:glowPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite}
.logo-orbit{position:absolute;border:1px dashed rgba(79,152,255,.35);border-radius:50%;animation:spinOrbit linear infinite}
.orbit-1{width:270px;height:270px;animation-duration:18s}
.orbit-2{width:320px;height:320px;animation-duration:26s;animation-direction:reverse}
.logo-circle{width:220px;height:220px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle at top,#ffffff,#f3f8ff);border:10px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(25,88,177,.12), inset 0 0 25px rgba(64,140,255,.08);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;position:relative;z-index:4;animation:pulseLogo 4s ease-in-out infinite;padding:0px;text-align:center; overflow:hidden;}
.logo-circle img {width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;}
.stage-base{position:absolute;bottom:10px;width:255px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#eaf3ff 0%, #dcecff 100%);box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(39,97,171,.18), inset 0 4px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.9);z-index:1}
.stage-base::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:8px 20px;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid #5ea7ff;opacity:.75}
.float-card{position:absolute;min-width:180px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);padding:14px 16px;border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(42,90,163,.12);z-index:5;animation:floatCard 4s ease-in-out infinite}
.float-card h6{font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#173055;margin:0}
.float-card p{margin:0;font-size:12px;color:#6c7b91}
.icon-box{width:42px;height:42px;min-width:42px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2f7df6,#63b0ff);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(47,125,246,.25);font-size:18px}
.card-top-left{top:8px;left:40px;animation-delay:0s}
.card-left-mid{top:145px;left:-5px;animation-delay:1s}
.card-top-right{top:12px;right:10px;animation-delay:.6s}
.card-right-bottom{top:175px;right:30px;animation-delay:1.5s}
.dotted-line{position:absolute;border-top:2px dashed rgba(80,150,255,.35);z-index:2}
.dotted-1{width:120px;top:60px;left:170px}
.dotted-2{width:120px;top:172px;left:125px}
.dotted-3{width:120px;top:65px;right:145px}
.dotted-4{width:110px;top:195px;right:155px}
.custom-control{width:auto;opacity:1;z-index:10; border: none; background: transparent;}
.control-circle{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2f7df6,#5ba7ff);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(47,125,246,.28);font-size:18px}
.carousel-control-prev{left:18px}.carousel-control-next{right:18px}
.carousel-indicators{margin-bottom:14px;z-index:11}
.carousel-indicators [data-bs-target]{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;border:none;background:#9dc7ff;opacity:1;margin:0 5px}
.carousel-indicators .active{width:28px;border-radius:20px;background:#2f7df6}
.carousel-item.active .slide-fade-up{animation:slideFadeUp .9s ease forwards}
.carousel-item.active .slide-fade-up.delay-1{animation-delay:.15s;opacity:0}
.carousel-item.active .slide-fade-up.delay-2{animation-delay:.3s;opacity:0}
.carousel-item.active .slide-fade-up.delay-3{animation-delay:.45s;opacity:0}
@keyframes slideFadeUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}
@keyframes floatCard{0%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-10px)}100%{transform:translateY(0)}}
@keyframes pulseLogo{0%{transform:translateY(0) scale(1)}50%{transform:translateY(-4px) scale(1.02)}100%{transform:translateY(0) scale(1)}}
@keyframes glowPulse{0%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.7}50%{transform:scale(1.08);opacity:1}100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.7}}
@keyframes spinOrbit{from{transform:rotate(0deg)}to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
@keyframes bubbleFloat{0%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-15px)}100%{transform:translateY(0)}}
@media (max-width:1199px){.hero-title{font-size:38px}.slider-card{min-height:470px}.center-stage{width:330px;height:300px}.logo-circle{width:200px;height:200px}.float-card{min-width:160px}}
@media (max-width:991px){.slider-card{padding:38px 20px 45px;min-height:auto}.slider-content{text-align:center;margin-bottom:20px}.hero-title{font-size:34px}.hero-desc{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}.hero-btns{justify-content:center}.hero-visual{min-height:440px}.center-stage{left:50%;top:55%}.card-top-left{left:30px}.card-left-mid{left:0}.card-top-right{right:20px}.card-right-bottom{right:15px}}
@media (max-width:767px){.hero-slider-section{padding:60px 0 15px 0}.slider-card{padding:30px 15px 35px;min-height:auto}.hero-title{font-size:26px}.hero-desc{font-size:14px}.custom-btn{padding:11px 18px;font-size:13px}.hero-visual{min-height:500px}.center-stage{width:260px;height:260px}.logo-circle{width:165px;height:165px;padding:0}.logo-text{font-size:14px}.logo-text span{font-size:11px}.stage-base{width:190px;height:35px}.float-card{min-width:135px;padding:10px 12px;gap:8px}.float-card h6{font-size:12px}.float-card p{font-size:10px}.icon-box{width:34px;height:34px;min-width:34px;font-size:14px}.card-top-left{top:5px;left:5px}.card-left-mid{top:145px;left:0}.card-top-right{top:10px;right:0}.card-right-bottom{top:160px;right:0}.dotted-line{display:none}.carousel-control-prev{left:8px}.carousel-control-next{right:8px}.control-circle{width:36px;height:36px;font-size:15px}}
.stats-floating-bar {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 25px 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    margin-top: -10px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.carousel-indicators{display:none !important;}

/* Contain the slider content to match container width */

/* Contain the slider content to match container width */
.slider-card > .row {
    padding-left: 6%;
    padding-right: 6%;
}

/* Stats label forced small */
.stat-label {
    font-size: 10px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    color: #6c7b91 !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
}
.stage-base { display: none !important; }



.navbar-scrolled .brand-text span { color: #ffffff !important; }

/* Premium Card Hover Animations */
.card {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}
.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.15) !important;
}
.owl-carousel .item .bg-white {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.owl-carousel .item .bg-white:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background-color: #f8fbff !important;
    border-color: #0D6EFD !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.1) !important;
}
.card-img-top, .rounded-circle {
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.card:hover .card-img-top, .card:hover .rounded-circle {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Premium Card 3D Blue Hover Effect for Programs */
.premium-card {
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}
.premium-card:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0D6EFD, #0a58ca) !important;
    transform: translateY(-15px) rotateX(5deg) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.4) !important;
    border-color: transparent !important;
}
.premium-card:hover h3, 
.premium-card:hover p, 
.premium-card:hover li,
.premium-card:hover i,
.premium-card:hover span {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}
.premium-card:hover .rounded-circle {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
}
.premium-card:hover .badge {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    color: #0D6EFD !important;
}
.premium-card:hover .btn {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    color: #0D6EFD !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STRICT GLOBAL TYPOGRAPHY ENFORCEMENT
   ========================================================================== */
html, body {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, .h1, .h2, .h3, .h4, .h5, .h6, .section-title {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

p, span, div, a, li {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
}

/* Base link styling */
a {
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* Strict Color Exceptions for Utilities */
.text-white, .text-white * { color: #ffffff !important; }
.text-primary, .text-primary * { color: #0D6EFD !important; }
.text-success, .text-success * { color: #198754 !important; }
.text-danger, .text-danger * { color: #dc3545 !important; }
.text-warning, .text-warning * { color: #ffc107 !important; }
.text-info, .text-info * { color: #0dcaf0 !important; }
.text-muted { color: #64748b !important; }

/* Enforce professional font weights */
.fw-bold { font-weight: 700 !important; }
.fw-semibold { font-weight: 600 !important; }
.fw-normal { font-weight: 400 !important; }

/* Keep stats specific text small to avoid breaking layout */
.stat-label {
    font-size: 11px !important;
}

/* Fix footer heading colors that were overridden by global typography */
footer h1, footer h2, footer h3, footer h4, footer h5, footer h6,
footer .h1, footer .h2, footer .h3, footer .h4, footer .h5, footer .h6 {
    color: #EAF2FF !important;
}

/* Success Carousel Custom Dots */
.success-carousel .owl-dots {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 20px !important;
}
.success-carousel .owl-dot span {
    width: 8px !important;
    height: 8px !important;
    margin: 5px 4px !important;
    background: #cbd5e1 !important;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: block;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.success-carousel .owl-dot.active span {
    background: #0D6EFD !important;
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* Smooth UI Card Hover Effect */
.ui-card {
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}
.ui-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08) !important;
    border-color: #0D6EFD !important;
}

/* Premium Stats Icon Animation */
@keyframes iconPremiumFloat {
    0% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0 rgba(47, 125, 246, 0)); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.15); filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 12px rgba(47, 125, 246, 0.4)); color: #0D6EFD; }
    100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0 rgba(47, 125, 246, 0)); }
}
.stat-icon i {
    display: inline-block;
    animation: iconPremiumFloat 3s infinite cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    transform-origin: center center;
    will-change: transform, filter;
}
.stat-icon:hover i {
    animation: none;
    transform: scale(1.3) rotate(15deg);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    color: #0D6EFD;
}

/* Event Card Premium Hover */
.event-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.08) !important;
}
.event-card:hover .event-btn {
    background-color: var(--bs-primary);
    color: white;
}
.event-card:hover .btn-outline-success {
    background-color: #10b981;
    color: white;
}

/* Ambient Animated Underlines for Section Titles */
.section-title {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}



@keyframes titleUnderlinePulse {
    0% { width: 40px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0D6EFD, #00d2ff); }
    50% { width: 90px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0D6EFD, #00d2ff); box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.5); }
    100% { width: 40px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0D6EFD, #00d2ff); }
}

/* Add a continuous floating ambient animation to cards globally */
@keyframes ambientFloat {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-4px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}

.ambient-float {
    animation: ambientFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Why Choose Us Premium Hover Effect */
.why-choose-card {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    z-index: 1;
}
.why-choose-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D6EFD, #00d2ff);
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.why-choose-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.25) !important;
}
.why-choose-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}
.why-choose-card i, .why-choose-card span {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.why-choose-card:hover i, 
.why-choose-card:hover span {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}
.why-choose-card:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.3) rotate(5deg) translateY(-5px);
}

/* Unique Animated Underlines for each section */

/* 1. About (Orange Pulse) */
.title-about::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; height: 4px; width: 40px; border-radius: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0D6EFD, #00d2ff);
    animation: animAbout 3s infinite ease-in-out;
}
@keyframes animAbout {
    0% { width: 40px; } 50% { width: 100px; box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.5); } 100% { width: 40px; }
}

/* 2. Programs (Green Slide) */
.title-programs::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; height: 4px; width: 60px; border-radius: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0D6EFD, #00d2ff);
    animation: animPrograms 4s infinite linear;
}
@keyframes animPrograms {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); } 50% { transform: translateX(50px); } 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* 3. Why Choose Us (Purple Expand from Center) */
.title-why::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); bottom: 0; height: 4px; width: 0px; border-radius: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0D6EFD, #00d2ff);
    animation: animWhy 2.5s infinite ease-out;
}
@keyframes animWhy {
    0% { width: 0px; opacity: 1; } 80% { width: 120px; opacity: 1; } 100% { width: 120px; opacity: 0; }
}

/* 4. Facilities (Cyan Breathe) */
.title-facilities::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; height: 4px; width: 50px; border-radius: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0D6EFD, #00d2ff);
    animation: animFacilities 2s infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes animFacilities {
    from { opacity: 0.3; transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: scaleX(2); transform-origin: left; box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.6); }
}

/* 5. Mentors (Blue Slide Left-Right) */
.title-mentors::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; height: 4px; width: 30px; border-radius: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0D6EFD, #00d2ff);
    animation: animMentors 3s infinite cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
@keyframes animMentors {
    0% { left: 0%; } 50% { left: 60%; } 100% { left: 0%; }
}

/* 6. Success Stories (Red Glowing Dot to Line) */
.title-success::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; height: 4px; border-radius: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0D6EFD, #00d2ff);
    animation: animSuccess 3.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}
@keyframes animSuccess {
    0% { width: 8px; border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: 0 0 10px #0D6EFD; }
    50% { width: 100px; border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0 0 5px #0D6EFD; }
    100% { width: 8px; border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: 0 0 10px #0D6EFD; }
}

/* 7. Upcoming Events (Yellow Zig-Zag / Shift) */
.title-events::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; height: 4px; width: 70px; border-radius: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0D6EFD, #00d2ff);
    animation: animEvents 2s infinite steps(5);
}
@keyframes animEvents {
    0% { width: 20px; } 50% { width: 90px; } 100% { width: 20px; }
}

/* Scrolled Navbar Hover Color Fix (Orange instead of Blue on Blue) */
.navbar-scrolled .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-scrolled .navbar-nav .nav-link:focus,
.navbar-scrolled .navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
    color: #FF9800 !important;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .navbar-scrolled .navbar-collapse .nav-link:hover,
    .navbar-scrolled .navbar-collapse .nav-link:focus,
    .navbar-scrolled .navbar-collapse .nav-link.active {
        color: #FF9800 !important;
        background-color: rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.1) !important;
    }
}