/* ========================================
   LANDING PAGE STYLES - PURPLE/TEAL THEME
   ======================================== */

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 50%, #f093fb 100%);
    min-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 2000 2000"><path fill="rgba(255,255,255,0.05)" d="M0,0 L2000,0 L2000,2000 L0,2000 Z M1000,500 L1500,1000 L1000,1500 L500,1000 Z"/></svg>');
    background-size: cover;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.hero-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.badge-icon {
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD700, #FF6B6B);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.15);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    /* KEEP: No changes needed, already centered below content */
    margin-top: 0; /* Remove any top margin */
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFD700;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

.hero-image {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    object-fit: cover;
    height: 700px;
}

.hero-image img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.floating-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
    padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.floating-card i {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.card-1 {
    top: 10%;
    left: -10%;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.card-2 {
    bottom: 20%;
    right: -10%;
    animation-delay: 1s;
}

.card-3 {
    top: 40%;
    right: -5%;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

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

/* Top Navigation */

/* Main Header */
.main-header {
    background: white;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    position: sticky;
    top: 45px;
    z-index: 1000;
}

.header-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.logo a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.logo i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--accent-purple);
}

.logo-highlight {
    color: var(--accent-purple);
}

.search-wrapper {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 500px;
    position: relative;
}

.search-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.search-bar:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--accent-purple);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(102,126,234,0.1);
}

.search-bar i {
    margin-left: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.search-bar input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0.7rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    outline: none;
}

.search-btn {
    background: var(--accent-purple);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.search-btn:hover {
    background: #5a67d8;
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.search-results {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    display: none;
    max-height: 400px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    z-index: 1000;
}

.search-results.active {
    display: block;
}

.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.icon-btn {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.icon-btn:hover {
    color: var(--accent-purple);
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Mobile Menu */
.mobile-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 80%;
    max-width: 300px;
    height: 100%;
    background: white;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    z-index: 2000;
    transition: right 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.mobile-menu.active {
    right: 0;
}

.mobile-menu-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.close-menu {
    font-size: 2rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-menu-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.mobile-menu-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.mobile-menu-links a.signup {
    color: var(--accent-purple);
}

/* Trusted Section */
.trusted-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    text-align: center;
}

.trusted-label {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.company-logos {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.company-logos i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.company-logos i:hover {
    color: var(--accent-purple);
}

/* Courses Section */
.courses-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.course-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.course-image {
    position: relative;
    height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.course-card:hover .course-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.course-rating {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #FFD700;
}

.course-level {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: white;
}

.course-info {
    padding: 1.2rem;
}

.course-info h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.course-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.course-instructor {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.btn-course {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--accent-purple);
    padding: 0.6rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.btn-course:hover {
    background: var(--accent-purple);
    color: white;
}

/* Universities Section */
.universities-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f7fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);
}

.university-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.university-card img {
    width: 185px;
    height: 185px;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.university-card p {
    font-weight: 500;
}

.university-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Why Choose Section */
.why-choose-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.flip-card {
    background-color: transparent;
    height: 280px;
    perspective: 1000px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.flip-card-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.6s;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.flip-card:hover .flip-card-inner {
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.flip-card-front, .flip-card-back {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 2rem;
}

.flip-card-front {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
    color: white;
}

.flip-card-front i {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.flip-card-front h3 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.flip-card-back {
    background: white;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.flip-card-back i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--accent-purple);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Testimonials Section */
.testimonials-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.testimonial-image {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-image img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonial-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.quote-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--accent-purple);
    opacity: 0.3;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-author strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.testimonial-author span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.testimonial-rating {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    color: #FFD700;
}

/* CTA Section */
.cta-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
}

.cta-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-content p {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.cta-buttons .btn-outline {
    border-color: white;
    color: white;
}

.cta-buttons .btn-outline:hover {
    background: white;
    color: var(--accent-purple);
}

/* Footer */
.footer {
    background: #1a1a2e;
    color: white;
    padding: 3rem 0 1rem;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-logo i {
    color: var(--accent-purple);
}

.footer-col p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.social-links a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.social-links a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-purple);
}

.footer-col h4 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.footer-col a {
    display: block;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
    color: white;
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .hero-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .hero-stats {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .floating-card {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .top-nav-links {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .header-actions {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .search-wrapper {
        max-width: none;
    }
    
    .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .testimonial-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    
    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}
/* ========================================
   INVEST SECTION - 3 FEATURE CARDS
   ======================================== */

.invest-section {
    padding: 3rem 0 5rem 0;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.invest-label {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #667eea;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.invest-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.invest-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(102,126,234,0.1);
}

.invest-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(102,126,234,0.15);
    border-color: rgba(102,126,234,0.3);
}

.invest-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.invest-icon i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: white;
}

.invest-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.invest-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #4a4a6a;
}

/* Responsive for Invest Cards */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .invest-cards-grid {
        gap: 1.5rem;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }
    
    .invest-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .invest-card p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .invest-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 400px;
    }
    
    .invest-section {
        padding: 2rem 0 3rem 0;
    }
    
    .invest-label {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .invest-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .invest-icon {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
    }
    
    .invest-icon i {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   PREVENT SWIPER ARROWS IN HERO SECTION
   ======================================== */

/* Hide any Swiper navigation that appears in hero section */
.hero .swiper-button-next,
.hero .swiper-button-prev,
.hero .swiper-pagination,
.hero .swiper-pagination-bullets,
.hero-container .swiper-button-next,
.hero-container .swiper-button-prev,
.hero-image .swiper-button-next,
.hero-image .swiper-button-prev {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Ensure hero images don't get Swiper controls */
.hero img {
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Keep floating cards visible and styled */
.floating-card {
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* ========================================
   BCU ADVANTAGE SECTION - 6 CARDS ONE ROW
   ======================================== */

.bcu-advantage-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f7fa 0%, #ffffff 50%, #f5f7fa 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.bcu-advantage-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* 6 Cards Grid - Single Row */
.bcu-advantage-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* Individual Card Styling */
.bcu-advantage-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.8rem 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
}

.bcu-advantage-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    transform-origin: left;
}

.bcu-advantage-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.3);
}

.bcu-advantage-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Card Number */
.card-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Card Icon */
.card-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    margin: 0.8rem auto;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.1), rgba(118, 75, 162, 0.1));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.bcu-advantage-card:hover .card-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.card-icon i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #667eea;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.bcu-advantage-card:hover .card-icon i {
    color: white;
}

/* Card Title */
.bcu-advantage-card h3 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.bcu-advantage-card:hover h3 {
    color: #667eea;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .bcu-advantage-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .bcu-advantage-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .bcu-advantage-section {
        padding: 3rem 0;
    }
    
    .bcu-advantage-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .bcu-advantage-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .bcu-advantage-card {
        padding: 1.5rem 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .card-number {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .card-icon {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
    }
    
    .card-icon i {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .bcu-advantage-card h3 {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .bcu-advantage-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 300px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
    
    .bcu-advantage-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   BCU BULLETIN SECTION - MODERN UI CARDS
   ======================================== */

.bcu-bulletin-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fafbfc 0%, #ffffff 50%, #f5f7fa 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.bulletin-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.bulletin-main-heading {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #667eea;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.bulletin-sub-heading {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a2e, #4a4a6a);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.bulletin-sub-heading::before,
.bulletin-sub-heading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    width: 60px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #667eea, transparent);
}

.bulletin-sub-heading::before {
    left: -60px;
}

.bulletin-sub-heading::after {
    right: -60px;
}

/* 3 Cards Grid - Single Row */
.bulletin-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Individual Card */
.bulletin-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.1);
    cursor: pointer;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.bulletin-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 50px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.3);
}

/* Image Container */
.bulletin-card-image {
    position: relative;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.bulletin-card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.bulletin-card:hover .bulletin-card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Overlay on Hover */
.bulletin-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.8), rgba(118, 75, 162, 0.8));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

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

.bulletin-overlay i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: white;
    transform: translateX(-10px);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.bulletin-card:hover .bulletin-overlay i {
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Card Content */
.bulletin-card-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.bulletin-card-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.bulletin-card-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #6c6c8a;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex: 1;
}

/* Read More Link */
.bulletin-read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #667eea;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.bulletin-read-more i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.bulletin-card:hover .bulletin-read-more {
    color: #764ba2;
}

.bulletin-card:hover .bulletin-read-more i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .bulletin-cards-grid {
        gap: 1.5rem;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }
    
    .bulletin-sub-heading {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .bulletin-card-content h4 {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .bcu-bulletin-section {
        padding: 3rem 0;
    }
    
    .bulletin-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 450px;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .bulletin-main-heading {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .bulletin-sub-heading {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .bulletin-sub-heading::before,
    .bulletin-sub-heading::after {
        width: 30px;
    }
    
    .bulletin-sub-heading::before {
        left: -35px;
    }
    
    .bulletin-sub-heading::after {
        right: -35px;
    }
    
    .bulletin-card-image {
        height: 200px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .bulletin-main-heading {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }
    
    .bulletin-sub-heading {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    
    .bulletin-sub-heading::before,
    .bulletin-sub-heading::after {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .bulletin-card-content {
        padding: 1.2rem;
    }
}
/* ========================================
   HERO SECTION - WHITE BACKGROUND CAROUSEL
   Production Version: 2.0.0
   ======================================== */

.hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 50%, #f1f5f9 100%);
    min-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
    display: none;
}

.hero:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid #667eea;
    outline-offset: -3px;
}

.hero-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    /* Better vertical alignment */
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.1);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #667eea;
    border: 1px solid rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.badge-icon {
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-title .title-line1 {
    color: #1a1a2e;
}

.gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea, #764ba2, #f093fb);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-size: 200% 200%;
    animation: gradientShift 3s ease infinite;
}

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

/* Respect user preference for reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .gradient-text {
        animation: none;
    }
    
    .hero-content,
    .hero-image img {
        transition: none;
    }
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2vw, 1.1rem);
    color: #4a4a6a;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-buttons .btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: #667eea;
    border: 1.5px solid #667eea;
}

.hero-buttons .btn-secondary:hover {
    background: #667eea;
    color: white;
}

.hero-buttons .btn-secondary i {
    color: inherit;
}

.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.15);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a2e;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #6c6c8a;
}


.hero-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.1);
    /* Right side straight border */
    border-right: 3px solid rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.4);
    aspect-ratio: 6/5;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Carousel Dots - Accessibility Enhanced */
.carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.carousel-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #e1e5eb;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.carousel-dot:hover {
    background: #667eea;
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.carousel-dot:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid #667eea;
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.carousel-dot.active {
    width: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
}

/* Carousel Counter */
.carousel-counter {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #6c6c8a;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.carousel-counter span {
    color: #667eea;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Remove old floating cards */
.floating-card {
    display: none;
}

/* Print Styles */
@media print {
    .hero {
        min-height: auto;
        background: white;
    }
    
    .carousel-dots,
    .carousel-counter {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .hero-buttons .btn {
        border: 1px solid #000;
    }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-container {
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 2rem;
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 2rem 0;
    }
    
    .hero-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .hero-stats {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .carousel-dots {
        margin-top: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

/* High Contrast Mode Support */
@media (forced-colors: active) {
    .gradient-text {
        forced-color-adjust: none;
        color: CanvasText;
        background: none;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: CanvasText;
    }
    
    .carousel-dot.active {
        forced-color-adjust: none;
        background: Highlight;
    }
}

/* Search More Results Indicator */
.search-more-results {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.8rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f7fa, #ffffff);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.1);
    color: #667eea;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Search Results List Container */
.search-results-list {
    max-height: 350px;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

/* Temporary Message Styling */
.temp-message {
    position: fixed;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: white;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    z-index: 10000;
    transform: translateX(400px);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    border-left: 4px solid #667eea;
}

.temp-message.show {
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.temp-message i {
    color: #667eea;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.temp-message span {
    color: #1a1a2e;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ========================================
   CHOOSE YOUR LEARNING PATH SECTION
   ======================================== */

.learning-path-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 50%, #ffffff 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}


.learning-path-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.learning-path-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #4a4a6a;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.learning-path-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #6c6c8a;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Grid Layout */
.learning-path-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

/* Card Styling */
.learning-path-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.learning-path-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.03), rgba(118, 75, 162, 0.03));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.learning-path-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.3);
}

.learning-path-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Card Header - Icon and Heading Side by Side */
.card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Icon Wrapper */
.card-icon-wrapper {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.2);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.learning-path-card:hover .card-icon-wrapper {
    transform: rotate(5deg) scale(1.05);
    border-radius: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.3);
}

.card-icon-wrapper i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: white;
}

/* Card Heading */
.card-heading {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    margin: 0;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.learning-path-card:hover .card-heading {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Card Description */
.card-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #4a4a6a;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    flex: 1;
}

/* Button Styling */
.btn-path {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
    color: white;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.2);
    margin-top: auto;
    width: fit-content;
}

.btn-path i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-path:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.3);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5a67d8, #6b46a1);
    color: white;
}

.btn-path:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Corporate Button - Greenish Color */
.btn-path-corporate {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #059669);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.btn-path-corporate:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669, #047857);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

/* Focus States for Accessibility */
.btn-path:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid #667eea;
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.btn-path-corporate:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid #10b981;
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.learning-path-card:focus-within {
    outline: 2px solid #667eea;
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .learning-path-section {
        padding: 4rem 0;
    }
    
    .learning-path-grid {
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .learning-path-card {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .card-heading {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .card-icon-wrapper {
        width: 55px;
        height: 55px;
    }
    
    .card-icon-wrapper i {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .learning-path-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 500px;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .learning-path-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .learning-path-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .learning-path-description {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    
    .learning-path-card {
        padding: 2rem;
    }
    
    .card-header {
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .card-heading {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .learning-path-section {
        padding: 3rem 0;
    }
    
    .learning-path-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .learning-path-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .card-header {
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .card-icon-wrapper {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }
    
    .card-icon-wrapper i {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .card-heading {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    
    .card-description {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .btn-path {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 0.2rem;
    }
    .hero-badge{
        width: 89%;
    }
    .hero-title{
        font-size: 18px;
    }
    .hero-subtitle{
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        line-height: 1rem;
    }
    .btn-large {
        width: 80%;
    }
}

/* Print Styles */
@media print {
    .learning-path-section {
        background: white;
    }
    
    .btn-path {
        border: 1px solid #000;
        background: none;
        color: #000;
    }
    
    .card-icon-wrapper {
        background: #ccc;
    }
}

/* High Contrast Mode Support */
@media (forced-colors: active) {
    .learning-path-title {
        forced-color-adjust: none;
        color: CanvasText;
        background: none;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: CanvasText;
    }
    
    .btn-path {
        border: 2px solid currentColor;
    }
    
    .card-icon-wrapper {
        background: CanvasText;
    }
    
    .card-icon-wrapper i {
        color: Canvas;
    }
}
.learning-path{
    margin-top: 60px;
}
/* ========================================
   LEARNING VERTICALS - REDESIGNED (4 CARDS)
   Equal Height/Width - Soft Light BG Colors
   ======================================== */

.learning-verticals-section-new {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: #fafbfc;
    position: relative;
}

/* Header Styling */
.verticals-header-new {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.verticals-title-wrapper-new {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.verticals-icon-new {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
}

.verticals-main-title-new {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.verticals-subtitle-new {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #6c6c8a;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* 4-Card Grid - Equal Width Guaranteed */
.verticals-cards-grid-new {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Individual Card - Equal Height + Soft Light BG */
.vertical-card-new {
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.8rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    
    /* Equal Height Guarantee */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 320px;
}

/* Soft Light Background Colors for Each Card */
.verticals-cards-grid-new .vertical-card-new:nth-child(1) {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f0f4ff 0%, #fafcff 100%);
    border-color: rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.08);
}

.verticals-cards-grid-new .vertical-card-new:nth-child(2) {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f0fdfa 0%, #fafefc 100%);
    border-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08);
}

.verticals-cards-grid-new .vertical-card-new:nth-child(3) {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ecfdf5 0%, #fafefc 100%);
    border-color: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.08);
}

.verticals-cards-grid-new .vertical-card-new:nth-child(4) {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f5f3ff 0%, #fcfaff 100%);
    border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
}

/* Hover Effects - Slightly Deeper Background */
.verticals-cards-grid-new .vertical-card-new:nth-child(1):hover {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e8eeff 0%, #f5f8ff 100%);
    border-color: rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.15);
}

.verticals-cards-grid-new .vertical-card-new:nth-child(2):hover {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e6faf7 0%, #f0fdfa 100%);
    border-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15);
}

.verticals-cards-grid-new .vertical-card-new:nth-child(3):hover {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e0fae9 0%, #ecfdf5 100%);
    border-color: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.15);
}

.verticals-cards-grid-new .vertical-card-new:nth-child(4):hover {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ede9fe 0%, #f5f3ff 100%);
    border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15);
}

.vertical-card-new:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* Card Header - Icon + Brand Name */
.vertical-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.vertical-icon-wrapper {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.vertical-card-new:hover .vertical-icon-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.vertical-icon-wrapper i {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.vertical-brand-name {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #4a4a6a;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Card Body - Flexible to Push Footer Down */
.vertical-card-body {
    flex: 1;
}

.vertical-heading {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.vertical-description {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #5a5a7a;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Card Footer - Arrow Right Aligned */
.vertical-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

.vertical-arrow-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    color: #667eea;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

/* Arrow Button Colors Matching Card Themes */
.verticals-cards-grid-new .vertical-card-new:nth-child(1) .vertical-arrow-link {
    color: #1e3a5f;
}

.verticals-cards-grid-new .vertical-card-new:nth-child(2) .vertical-arrow-link {
    color: #0d9488;
}

.verticals-cards-grid-new .vertical-card-new:nth-child(3) .vertical-arrow-link {
    color: #059669;
}

.verticals-cards-grid-new .vertical-card-new:nth-child(4) .vertical-arrow-link {
    color: #7c3aed;
}

.vertical-arrow-link i {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.vertical-arrow-link:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.vertical-arrow-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Focus States - Accessibility */
.vertical-arrow-link:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid #667eea;
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.vertical-card-new:focus-within {
    outline: 2px solid #667eea;
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ========================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ======================================== */

/* Tablet - 2 Cards per Row */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .verticals-cards-grid-new {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .vertical-card-new {
        min-height: 300px;
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .vertical-heading {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
}

/* Mobile - 1 Card per Row */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .learning-verticals-section-new {
        padding: 3.5rem 0;
    }
    
    .verticals-cards-grid-new {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 420px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }
    
    .vertical-card-new {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .verticals-main-title-new {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .verticals-subtitle-new {
        font-size: 1rem;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }
    
    .vertical-icon-wrapper {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
    }
    
    .vertical-icon-wrapper i {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .vertical-heading {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}

/* Small Mobile */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .verticals-title-wrapper-new {
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .verticals-icon-new {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .verticals-main-title-new {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    
    .vertical-card-header {
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .vertical-arrow-link {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }
}

/* Print Styles */
@media print {
    .vertical-card-new {
        box-shadow: none;
        border: 1px solid #ccc;
        break-inside: avoid;
        background: #f9f9f9 !important;
    }
    
    .vertical-arrow-link {
        background: none;
        border: 1px solid #000;
    }
}

/* High Contrast Mode Support */
@media (forced-colors: active) {
    .vertical-card-new {
        border: 2px solid CanvasText;
        background: Canvas !important;
    }
    
    .vertical-icon-wrapper {
        background: CanvasText !important;
    }
    
    .vertical-icon-wrapper i {
        color: Canvas;
    }
    
    .vertical-arrow-link {
        border: 1px solid CanvasText;
        background: Canvas;
    }
}

.learning-path{
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* Hero Container - Fixed grid with equal columns */
.hero-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;  /* Both columns equal width */
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Hero Image Wrapper - Fixed size container */
.hero-image-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Hero Image - Fixed dimensions */
.hero-image {
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 550px;  /* FIXED WIDTH */
    height: 700px; /* FIXED HEIGHT */
}

.hero-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    object-fit: cover;
    /* DARK RIGHT BORDER */
    border-right: 9px solid #7bd2ed;
}

/* Dots on RIGHT side of image */
.hero-image-dots {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-image-dots .carousel-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #c4c4d4;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.hero-image-dots .carousel-dot:hover {
    background: #667eea;
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

.hero-image-dots .carousel-dot.active {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: #667eea;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.6);
}

/* Content takes remaining space */
.hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-image {
        width: 350px;
        height: 320px;
    }
    
    .hero-container {
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

/* Mobile - stack vertically */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .hero-image-wrapper {
        justify-content: center;
        order: -1; /* Image first on mobile */
    }
    
    .hero-image {
        width: 280px;
        height: 250px;
    }
}
.text-green {
    color: #16a34a; /* Green-600 - nice vibrant green */
    text-decoration: underline;
}
/* Force remove ALL Swiper navigation from hero */
.hero .swiper-button-prev,
.hero .swiper-button-next,
.hero .swiper-button-prev:after,
.hero .swiper-button-next:after,
.hero-container .swiper-button-prev,
.hero-container .swiper-button-next,
.hero-image-wrapper .swiper-button-prev,
.hero-image-wrapper .swiper-button-next,
.hero-image .swiper-button-prev,
.hero-image .swiper-button-next,
.swiper-button-prev,
.swiper-button-next {
    display: none !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
}
.partners-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: stretch; /* Forces all cards in a row to be the exact same height */
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 40px; /* Wider spacing for larger cards */
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.partner-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 16px; /* Slightly more rounded for premium look */
    padding: 30px 24px; /* More internal breathing room */
    width: 210px; /* Increased from 180px for a bolder presence */
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center; /* Centers contents vertically */
    align-items: center;
}

.partner-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: #667eea; /* Subtly highlights card using header color on hover */
}

.partner-card img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: 85px; /* Bumped from 60px to accommodate much larger logos */
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.partner-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05); /* Soft zoom effect on hover */
}

.partner-card p {
    font-size: 1.05rem; /* Slightly larger text */
    font-weight: 700;   /* Extra bold weight so long names hold well */
    color: #2d3748;     /* Deeper slate gray for better contrast */
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Smart Mobile Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .partners-grid {
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .partner-card {
        width: 100%; /* Spans full width on mobile for maximum readability */
        max-width: 320px; /* Prevents it from becoming awkwardly wide */
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }
    .partner-card img {
        height: 75px; /* Slightly scaled down just for smaller phone viewports */
    }
}
/* 1. Default state: When no option has been chosen yet, match your input placeholder gray */
.placeholder-select {
    color: #999 !important; /* Replace with your exact form placeholder color if different */
}

/* 2. Active state: When a user selects a valid course option, change the text to black */
.placeholder-select[data-chosen]:not([data-chosen=""]) {
    color: #333 !important; /* Matches your active input text color */
}

/* 3. Dropdown Options: Ensure the actual choices inside the menu stay black */
.placeholder-select option {
    color: #333;
    background-color: #fff;
}
/* Courses Section */
.partners-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

/* ========================================
   LANDING POPUP - MOBILE FIX
   ======================================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Reset the popup modal for mobile */
    .landing-popup-overlay {
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        padding: 10px !important;
    }
    
    .landing-popup-modal {
        width: 95% !important;
        max-width: 380px !important;
        height: auto !important;
        max-height: 85vh !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        overflow-y: auto !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
        margin: 10px auto !important;
    }
    
    /* Hide left image panel on mobile to save space */
    .landing-popup-content .popup-left {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    /* Right form panel takes full width */
    .landing-popup-content .popup-right {
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 1.5rem 1rem !important;
    }
    
    .popup-right-header h3 {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }
    
    .popup-benefits {
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
    }
    
    .popup-benefits span {
        font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    }
    
    /* Form inputs full width */
    .popup-form .form-group input,
    .popup-form .form-group select {
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 12px 14px !important;
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    }
    
    .popup-submit-btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 14px !important;
        font-size: 1rem !important;
    }
    
    .form-consent {
        font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    }
    
    .form-consent label {
        gap: 8px !important;
    }
    
    /* Close button */
    .landing-popup-close {
        top: 8px !important;
        right: 8px !important;
        width: 32px !important;
        height: 32px !important;
        background: rgba(0,0,0,0.06) !important;
        border-radius: 50% !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        z-index: 10 !important;
    }
    
    .landing-popup-close i {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        color: #333 !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
    .landing-popup-modal {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
    }
    
    .landing-popup-content .popup-right {
        padding: 1rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
}