/* Global Styles & Resets */
body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6,
.navbar-brand {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

a {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* Typography Hierarchy */
.text-muted {
    color: var(--color-text-muted) !important;
}

.text-primary {
    color: var(--color-secondary) !important;
}

.heading-hero {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.heading-section {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.subheading {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

/* Layout Utilities */
.section-padding {
    padding-top: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
}

.bg-dark-section {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.bg-dark-section h1,
.bg-dark-section h2,
.bg-dark-section h3,
.bg-dark-section h4,
.bg-dark-section h5,
.bg-dark-section h6 {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.bg-light-section {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.container-custom {
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO FULL-PAGE SLIDER & RIGHT-TO-LEFT CAROUSEL
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-carousel {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #060e1a;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-carousel .carousel-item {
    min-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
    height: 86vh;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Smooth right-to-left slide transition */
    transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .hero-carousel .carousel-item {
        min-height: 640px;
        height: auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .hero-carousel .carousel-item {
        min-height: 580px;
    }
}

/* Background image wrapper with Ken-Burns subtle zoom */
.hero-slide-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    transform: scale(1);
    transition: transform 7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-carousel .carousel-item.active .hero-slide-bg {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Clean, image-forward directional overlay: crisp readability on left, bright vivid photo on right */
.hero-slide-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.94) 0%,
        rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.82) 36%,
        rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.38) 68%,
        rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.1) 100%
    );
    z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .hero-slide-overlay {
        background: linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.88) 0%,
            rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.78) 55%,
            rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.92) 100%
        );
    }
}

/* Elegant top-right live admissions pill */
.hero-top-info-pill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    right: 32px;
    z-index: 4;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    background: rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.hero-top-info-pill .live-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #22c55e;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #22c55e;
    animation: pulseLive 1.8s infinite;
}

/* Content container */
.hero-slide-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .hero-slide-content {
        padding-top: 2.5rem;
        padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
    }
}

/* Eyebrow badge */
.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #f8fafc;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Hero Typography */
.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.8vw, 4.25rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.12;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38bdf8 0%, #60a5fa 50%, #f59e0b 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.35vw, 1.2rem);
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Hero CTA Buttons */
.hero-btn-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc2626 0%, #ea580c 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.45);
    transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.6);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b91c1c 0%, #c2410c 100%);
}

.btn-hero-outline {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.btn-hero-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    border-color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Feature pills below buttons */
.hero-pills-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-pill {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    color: #e2e8f0;
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

/* Floating live admissions card (right column) */
.hero-floating-card {
    background: rgba(11, 23, 40, 0.82);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.65rem;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-card-live-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #22c55e;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #22c55e;
    animation: pulseLive 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseLive {
    0% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.7; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.7; }
}

.hero-trade-pill-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 0.75rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.hero-trade-pill-box:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.4);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.hero-trade-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Hero Carousel Controls (Prev/Next) */
.hero-nav-btn {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.65);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    opacity: 0.75;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero-nav-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.85);
    border-color: #38bdf8;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.5);
}

.carousel-control-prev.hero-nav-btn {
    left: 24px;
}

.carousel-control-next.hero-nav-btn {
    right: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-nav-btn {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* Indicators */
.hero-carousel-indicators {
    bottom: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    z-index: 5;
}

.hero-carousel-indicators [data-bs-target] {
    width: 32px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: none;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    opacity: 1;
}

.hero-carousel-indicators .active {
    width: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1479ff, #38bdf8);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.8);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REDESIGNED BELOW SECTION: TRUST MATRIX & CORE PILLARS
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-matrix-section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
    margin-top: -50px;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .trust-matrix-section {
        margin-top: 0;
        padding-top: 2rem;
        padding-bottom: 1rem;
    }
}

.trust-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .trust-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .trust-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.trust-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.65rem 1.4rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.trust-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: transparent;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.trust-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -5px rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.16), 0 8px 12px -3px rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.35);
}

.trust-card:hover::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1479ff, #38bdf8);
}

.trust-card-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.trust-icon-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.trust-icon-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
}

.trust-icon-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1479ff 0%, #0284c7 100%);
}

.trust-icon-cyan {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06b6d4 0%, #0d9488 100%);
}

.trust-icon-red {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc2626 0%, #b91c1c 100%);
}

.trust-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #475569;
}

.trust-stat {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b1728;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.trust-stat-unit {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1479ff;
    letter-spacing: normal;
}

.trust-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.trust-card-desc {
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.trust-card-footer {
    padding-top: 0.85rem;
    border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
}

.trust-highlight {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f766e;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Vibrant 4-Color Trust Cards (Hero Key Pillars)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.trust-card.has-color-bg {
    border: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.12);
}

.trust-card.has-color-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    right: -40px;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Card 1: Amber / Warm Gold */
.trust-card.trust-card-amber {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e5950d 0%, #c97702 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(201, 119, 2, 0.28);
}
.trust-card.trust-card-amber:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -5px rgba(201, 119, 2, 0.45);
}

/* Card 2: Royal Blue (NCVT Govt) */
.trust-card.trust-card-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1479ff 0%, #0369a1 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.28);
}
.trust-card.trust-card-blue:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -5px rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.45);
}

/* Card 3: Teal / Aquamarine */
.trust-card.trust-card-teal {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0cb3a2 0%, #008d7e 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 141, 126, 0.28);
}
.trust-card.trust-card-teal:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -5px rgba(0, 141, 126, 0.45);
}

/* Card 4: Crimson / Carmine Red */
.trust-card.trust-card-red {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #d9383e 0%, #b8262b 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(184, 38, 43, 0.28);
}
.trust-card.trust-card-red:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -5px rgba(184, 38, 43, 0.45);
}

/* Circular frosted outline icon matching the pattern */
.trust-card.has-color-bg .trust-icon-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.trust-card.has-color-bg:hover .trust-icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    border-color: #ffffff;
}

/* Top pill badge */
.trust-card.has-color-bg .trust-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    font-weight: 800;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

/* Stats */
.trust-card.has-color-bg .trust-stat {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.trust-card.has-color-bg .trust-stat-unit {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

/* Card Title */
.trust-card.has-color-bg .trust-card-title {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

/* Card Description */
.trust-card.has-color-bg .trust-card-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Card Footer */
.trust-card.has-color-bg .trust-card-footer {
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.trust-card.has-color-bg .trust-highlight {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.trust-card.has-color-bg .trust-highlight i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Hotline Strip */
.trust-hotline-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07111f 0%, #0d223f 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.35rem 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.15);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.hotline-badge-pulse {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.4);
    color: #ef4444;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hotline-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #38bdf8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.hotline-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-hotline-call {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-hotline-call:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #07111f !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-hotline-whatsapp {
    background: #25d366;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-hotline-whatsapp:hover {
    background: #1eb956;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

.btn-hotline-apply {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1479ff, #0284c7);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-hotline-apply:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7, #0369a1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REDESIGNED PREMIUM ABOUT SHOWCASE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-showcase-section {
    padding: 3rem 0 3.5rem 0;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .about-showcase-section {
        padding: 2.25rem 0 2.5rem 0;
    }
}

.about-bg-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: 10%;
    left: -100px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Collage Container (Left) */
.about-collage-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.about-main-img-box {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    background: #ffffff;
}

.about-main-img-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 490px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.about-main-img-box:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Secondary Overlapping Image */
.about-secondary-img-box {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    right: -10px;
    width: 220px;
    height: 165px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.22);
    border: 4px solid #ffffff;
    z-index: 2;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.about-secondary-img-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.about-secondary-img-box:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .about-secondary-img-box {
        width: 160px;
        height: 120px;
        right: 0;
        bottom: -10px;
    }
}

/* Floating Badges */
.about-badge-floating {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.12), 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    z-index: 3;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-badge-floating:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.about-badge-exp {
    top: 25px;
    left: -20px;
}

.about-badge-ncvt {
    bottom: 35px;
    left: -15px;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .about-badge-exp {
        left: 10px;
        top: 15px;
    }
    .about-badge-ncvt {
        left: 10px;
        bottom: 25px;
    }
}

.badge-icon-gold {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.badge-icon-blue {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1479ff 0%, #0284c7 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.35);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-badge-floating .badge-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b1728;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.about-badge-floating .badge-number .badge-unit {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #1479ff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.about-badge-floating .badge-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Right Content */
.about-eyebrow-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    background: #e0f2fe;
    color: #0369a1;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.about-section-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.85rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b1728;
    line-height: 1.18;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.about-gradient-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1479ff 0%, #0284c7 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline;
}

.about-lead-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* 2x2 Bento Micro-Cards */
.about-bento-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.85rem;
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .about-bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.about-bento-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.1rem;
    transition: all 0.28s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.03);
}

.about-bento-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.08);
}

.about-bento-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.bento-icon-blue { background: #eff6ff; color: #1479ff; }
.bento-icon-gold { background: #fef3c7; color: #d97706; }
.bento-icon-green { background: #ecfdf5; color: #059669; }
.bento-icon-red { background: #fef2f2; color: #dc2626; }

.about-bento-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.about-bento-card p {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Vibrant 4-Color Card Variants (Inspired by Institutional Reference)
   Amber (#d98907), Red (#c53439), Teal (#00a393), Olive Green (#88a030)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-bento-card.has-color-bg {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.about-bento-card.has-color-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -35px;
    right: -35px;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Amber / Warm Gold */
.about-bento-card.bento-card-amber {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e5950d 0%, #c97702 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(201, 119, 2, 0.25);
}
.about-bento-card.bento-card-amber:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(201, 119, 2, 0.4);
}

/* Crimson / Carmine Red */
.about-bento-card.bento-card-red {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #d9383e 0%, #b8262b 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(184, 38, 43, 0.25);
}
.about-bento-card.bento-card-red:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(184, 38, 43, 0.4);
}

/* Teal / Aquamarine */
.about-bento-card.bento-card-teal {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0cb3a2 0%, #008d7e 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 141, 126, 0.25);
}
.about-bento-card.bento-card-teal:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 141, 126, 0.4);
}

/* Olive / Fresh Moss Green */
.about-bento-card.bento-card-green {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #95af39 0%, #7b9428 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(123, 148, 40, 0.25);
}
.about-bento-card.bento-card-green:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(123, 148, 40, 0.4);
}

/* Circular Outline Icon matching the reference */
.about-bento-card.has-color-bg .about-bento-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.about-bento-card.has-color-bg:hover .about-bento-icon {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
    border-color: #ffffff;
}

.about-bento-card.has-color-bg h4 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.about-bento-card.has-color-bg p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Location pill */
.about-location-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #334155;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

/* Action buttons */
.btn-about-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1479ff 0%, #0284c7 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.btn-about-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.5);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #0369a1 100%);
}

.btn-about-secondary {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
    color: #1e293b !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.btn-about-secondary:hover {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-color: #1479ff;
    color: #1479ff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US - REDESIGNED VIBRANT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.why-choose-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #edf4fb 0%, #e1edf8 100%);
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .why-choose-section {
        padding: 2.5rem 0;
    }
}

.why-choose-section .section-ambient-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 650px;
    height: 650px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.why-feature-card {
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.25rem 1.85rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), box-shadow 0.32s ease;
    border: none;
}

.why-feature-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -45px;
    right: -45px;
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Card 1: Amber / Warm Gold */
.why-feature-card.why-card-amber {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e5950d 0%, #c97702 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(201, 119, 2, 0.28);
}
.why-feature-card.why-card-amber:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -5px rgba(201, 119, 2, 0.45);
}

/* Card 2: Royal Blue */
.why-feature-card.why-card-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1479ff 0%, #0369a1 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.28);
}
.why-feature-card.why-card-blue:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -5px rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.45);
}

/* Card 3: Crimson / Carmine Red */
.why-feature-card.why-card-red {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #d9383e 0%, #b8262b 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(184, 38, 43, 0.28);
}
.why-feature-card.why-card-red:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -5px rgba(184, 38, 43, 0.45);
}

/* Card Top Bar */
.why-card-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Frosted Circular Outline Icon */
.why-card-icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.why-feature-card:hover .why-card-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    border-color: #ffffff;
}

/* Frosted Pill Badge */
.why-card-pill {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.why-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.why-card-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.45rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.why-card-footer {
    padding-top: 1.1rem;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.why-card-footer i {
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM REDESIGNED TRADE & PROGRAM CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.trade-showcase-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.06), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.02);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    position: relative;
}

.trade-showcase-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 45px -8px rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.18), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.35);
}

.trade-card-media {
    position: relative;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0b1728;
}

.trade-card-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.trade-showcase-card:hover .trade-card-media img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.trade-card-scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(11, 23, 40, 0.85) 0%, rgba(11, 23, 40, 0.25) 50%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating Glass Badges on Image */
.trade-floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    background: rgba(11, 23, 40, 0.72);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    z-index: 2;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.trade-badge-left {
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
}

.trade-badge-right {
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
}

.trade-cat-pill {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 14px;
    z-index: 2;
    background: #1479ff;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.4);
}

.trade-card-body {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.trade-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b1728;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.trade-showcase-card:hover .trade-card-title {
    color: #1479ff;
}

.trade-card-desc {
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Spec Pills */
.trade-specs-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.trade-spec-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #334155;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.trade-spec-item i {
    color: #1479ff;
}

/* Card Footer */
.trade-card-footer {
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.trade-status-indicator {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #059669;
}

.status-dot-pulse {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10b981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

.btn-trade-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1479ff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.trade-showcase-card:hover .btn-trade-link {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    color: #0284c7;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Vibrant 4-Color Trade Showcase Cards
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.trade-showcase-card.has-color-bg {
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.trade-showcase-card.has-color-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 3;
}

/* Card 1: Electrician -> Royal Blue */
.trade-showcase-card.trade-card-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1479ff 0%, #0369a1 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.28);
}
.trade-showcase-card.trade-card-blue:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 42px -5px rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.45);
}

/* Card 2: Fitter -> Warm Amber / Gold */
.trade-showcase-card.trade-card-amber {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e5950d 0%, #c97702 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(201, 119, 2, 0.28);
}
.trade-showcase-card.trade-card-amber:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 42px -5px rgba(201, 119, 2, 0.45);
}

/* Card 3: Mechanic Diesel -> Crimson / Carmine Red */
.trade-showcase-card.trade-card-red {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #d9383e 0%, #b8262b 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(184, 38, 43, 0.28);
}
.trade-showcase-card.trade-card-red:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 42px -5px rgba(184, 38, 43, 0.45);
}

/* Typography & Elements on Colored Trade Cards */
.trade-showcase-card.has-color-bg .trade-card-title {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.trade-showcase-card.has-color-bg .trade-card-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Spec Pills on Colored Trade Cards */
.trade-showcase-card.has-color-bg .trade-spec-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.trade-showcase-card.has-color-bg .trade-spec-item i {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Footer on Colored Trade Cards */
.trade-showcase-card.has-color-bg .trade-card-footer {
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.trade-showcase-card.has-color-bg .trade-status-indicator {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.trade-showcase-card.has-color-bg .status-dot-pulse {
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.trade-showcase-card.has-color-bg .btn-trade-link {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.trade-showcase-card.has-color-bg:hover .btn-trade-link {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INNER PAGE HERO HEADERS - GLOBAL STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.inner-page-hero,
.about-hero-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07111F 0%, #0c1e38 100%);
    position: relative;
    padding: 4.75rem 0 5rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-header {
    padding-bottom: 6.5rem;
}

.inner-page-hero .hero-grid-mesh,
.about-hero-header .hero-grid-mesh {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.25) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 24px 24px;
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.inner-page-hero .hero-glow-orb,
.about-hero-header .hero-glow-orb {
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating Stats Bar */
.about-stats-bar-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    margin-top: -55px;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.about-stats-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.85rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -5px rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.1), 0 5px 15px rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
}

.about-stat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.15rem;
}

.about-stat-icon-circle {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-icon-gold {
    background: #fef3c7;
    color: #d97706;
}

.stat-icon-blue {
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #1479ff;
}

.stat-icon-green {
    background: #ecfdf5;
    color: #059669;
}

.stat-icon-red {
    background: #fef2f2;
    color: #dc2626;
}

.about-stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b1728;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.about-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* 3-Pillar Vision, Mission & Values */
.about-pillars-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #edf4fb 0%, #e1edf8 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar-feature-card {
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.25rem 1.85rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), box-shadow 0.32s ease;
    border: none;
}

.pillar-feature-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -45px;
    right: -45px;
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Pillar 1: Vision (Royal Blue) */
.pillar-card-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1479ff 0%, #0369a1 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.28);
}
.pillar-card-blue:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -5px rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.45);
}

/* Pillar 2: Mission (Amber Gold) */
.pillar-card-amber {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e5950d 0%, #c97702 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(201, 119, 2, 0.28);
}
.pillar-card-amber:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -5px rgba(201, 119, 2, 0.45);
}

/* Pillar 3: Values (Emerald Green) */
.pillar-card-green {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #059669 0%, #047857 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.28);
}
.pillar-card-green:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -5px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.45);
}

.pillar-icon-box {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-feature-card:hover .pillar-icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.pillar-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.pillar-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.pillar-badge-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.pillar-tag {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Executive Leadership Card */
.about-leadership-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.08);
    padding: 3rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-leadership-card img {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    display: block;
}

.leadership-quote-mark {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: #1479ff;
    opacity: 0.25;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.leadership-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #334155;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.leadership-author-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b1728;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.leadership-author-title {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #1479ff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.leadership-seal-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
}

/* Campus Visit & Admission CTA Box */
.about-cta-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07111f 0%, #0c203d 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.35);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -10px rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.35);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-cta-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICE BOARD - MODERN SHOWCASE STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.notice-board-filter-bar {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.notice-filter-btn {
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #64748b;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.notice-filter-btn:hover {
    color: #1479ff;
    background: rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.08);
}

.notice-filter-btn.active {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: #1479ff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.25);
}

.notice-card-premium {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    border-left: 5px solid #1479ff;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.notice-card-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.4);
}

.notice-card-premium.notice-type-admission {
    border-left-color: #10b981;
}

.notice-card-premium.notice-type-exam {
    border-left-color: #f59e0b;
}

/* Calendar Date Tile */
.notice-date-tile {
    width: 86px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    text-align: center;
}

.notice-date-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07111F 0%, #0c1e38 100%);
    color: #38bdf8;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.25rem;
}

.notice-date-body {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.notice-date-number {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    color: #0f172a;
    display: block;
}

.notice-date-year {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #94a3b8;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Category Badges */
.notice-category-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 0.32rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.badge-admission {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
    color: #059669;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

.badge-exam {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
    color: #d97706;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.badge-general {
    background: rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.1);
    color: #1479ff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.25);
}

/* Pulse indicator */
.badge-live-pulse {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #10b981;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.pulse-dot-green {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10b981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
    animation: pulseNotice 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseNotice {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
    }
    70% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
    }
}

/* Notice Action Bar */
.notice-action-strip {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(241, 245, 249, 1);
}

/* Sidebar Styling */
.notice-sidebar-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.notice-helpline-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07111F 0%, #0c203d 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.3);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.notice-helpline-box::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.notice-link-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #334155;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.notice-link-item:hover {
    background: rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.06);
    color: #1479ff;
    border-color: rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.15);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.notice-link-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #1479ff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.notice-link-item:hover .notice-link-icon {
    background: #1479ff;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-white {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0f172a;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-white:hover {
    background: #f8fafc;
    color: #1479ff;
    border-color: #1479ff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY GAYA PVT. ITI IS THE BEST ITI COLLEGE IN GAYA - SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.why-best-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
    background: #f8fafc;
    position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .why-best-section {
        padding: 2.5rem 0;
    }
}

.why-best-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d90429 0%, #b91c1c 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(217, 4, 41, 0.35);
    display: inline-block;
    max-width: 95%;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.why-best-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.35, 1);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.why-best-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -6px rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.22);
    border-color: #2b313a;
    background: #212529;
}

.why-best-img-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.9);
}

.why-best-img-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.52);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.3, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.why-best-card:hover .why-best-img-wrap::after {
    transform: scaleY(1);
}

.why-best-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.35, 1);
}

.why-best-img-wrap.img-contain img {
    object-fit: contain;
    padding: 16px;
}

.why-best-card:hover .why-best-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.why-best-body {
    padding: 1.4rem 1.35rem 1.5rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
    background: #ffffff;
    transition: background-color 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.35, 1);
}

.why-best-card:hover .why-best-body {
    background-color: #212529;
}

.why-best-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111827;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: color 0.55s ease;
}

.why-best-card:hover .why-best-title {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.why-best-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #4b5563;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    transition: color 0.55s ease;
}

.why-best-card:hover .why-best-desc {
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
}

.why-best-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    align-self: flex-start;
    background: #e52817;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(229, 40, 23, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.35, 1);
}

.why-best-card:hover .why-best-btn {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: #e52817 !important;
    border-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.why-best-card:hover .why-best-btn:hover {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FACILITY & LAB SHOWCASE CARDS (REUSABLE FEATURE GRID)
   ========================================================================== */
.facility-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(14, 27, 47, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.35, 1);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
}

.facility-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(20, 121, 255, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(14, 27, 47, 0.16);
}

.facility-card-img {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0f172a;
}

.facility-card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.35, 1);
}

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

.facility-card-img::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45) 100%);
    transition: background 0.45s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.facility-card:hover .facility-card-img::after {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6) 100%);
}

.facility-card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    z-index: 2;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.facility-card:hover .facility-card-badge {
    background: #d90429;
    border-color: #d90429;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(217, 4, 41, 0.35);
}

.facility-card-accent {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1479ff 0%, #d90429 100%);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.35, 1);
    z-index: 3;
}

.facility-card:hover .facility-card-accent {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.facility-card-body {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.facility-card-category {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1479ff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.facility-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.facility-card:hover .facility-card-title {
    color: #1479ff;
}

.facility-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   IT & COMPUTER LAB SHOWCASE (MINIMAL BANNER & COLORED TABS)
   ========================================================================== */
.it-lab-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1728 0%, #1a2942 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -4px rgba(11, 23, 40, 0.45);
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem auto;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.it-lab-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.35, 1);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.06);
}

.it-lab-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.it-lab-img-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0f172a;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.9);
}

.it-lab-img-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.52);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.3, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.it-lab-card:hover .it-lab-img-wrap::after {
    transform: scaleY(1);
}

.it-lab-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.35, 1);
}

.it-lab-card:hover .it-lab-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.it-lab-img-wrap.img-contain {
    background: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 24px;
}

.it-lab-img-wrap.img-contain img {
    object-fit: contain;
    max-height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.it-lab-img-wrap.topper-contain {
    height: 340px;
    padding: 10px;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.it-lab-img-wrap.topper-contain img {
    height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.topper-trade {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    opacity: 0.9;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.it-lab-card:hover .topper-trade {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    opacity: 0.95;
}


.it-lab-body {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    background: #ffffff;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.35, 1);
}

.it-lab-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: color 0.45s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3 DISTINCT REVERSE COLOR PATTERNS (RESTING: WHITE + ACCENT, HOVER: RICH GRADIENT)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Card 1: Warm Amber / Gold (Reverse Pattern) */
.it-lab-color-amber {
    border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
}
.it-lab-color-amber .it-lab-title {
    color: #d97706;
}
.it-lab-color-amber:hover {
    border-color: #b45309;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -6px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
}
.it-lab-color-amber:hover .it-lab-body {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
}
.it-lab-color-amber:hover .it-lab-title {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Card 2: Crimson Red (Reverse Pattern) */
.it-lab-color-red {
    border-color: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.3);
}
.it-lab-color-red .it-lab-title {
    color: #dc2626;
}
.it-lab-color-red:hover {
    border-color: #991b1b;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -6px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.35);
}
.it-lab-color-red:hover .it-lab-body {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #dc2626 0%, #991b1b 100%);
}
.it-lab-color-red:hover .it-lab-title {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Card 3: Deep Teal / Cyan Green (Reverse Pattern) */
.it-lab-color-teal {
    border-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.3);
}
.it-lab-color-teal .it-lab-title {
    color: #0d9488;
}
.it-lab-color-teal:hover {
    border-color: #065f46;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -6px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.35);
}
.it-lab-color-teal:hover .it-lab-body {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0d9488 0%, #065f46 100%);
}
.it-lab-color-teal:hover .it-lab-title {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}