/* =========================================
   DR. PRIYADARSHINI LINGARAJ – DESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================= */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Playfair+Display:wght@600;700&display=swap');

/* ─── CSS VARIABLES ─── */
:root {
  /* Color Palette */
  --primary: #B76E79;
  /* Refined Rose Gold */
  --primary-deep: #2D4266;
  /* Deep Navy/Teal for text */
  --accent-pink: #E5989B;
  /* Rose Pink for buttons */
  --accent-pink-hover: #D17A7D;
  --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  /* More transparent for deeper blur */
  --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  /* Sharper white edge */
  --glass-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(183, 110, 121, 0.12);

  /* Legacy/Refined Colors */
  --teal: #3E7E73;
  --teal-dark: #2A5952;
  --teal-light: rgba(62, 126, 115, 0.1);
  --pink: #E5989B;
  --pink-light: #FDF0F5;
  --navy: #1A2B4A;
  --grey: #4A5568;
  --grey-light: #A0AEC0;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --off-white: #FDF8F9;
  --bg-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDF0F5 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);

  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 32px;
  /* Increased for reference match */
  --radius-xl: 100px;
  --transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 80px;
}

/* ─── BACKGROUND BLOBS ─── */
.bg-blobs {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.3;
  animation: float-blob 20s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.blob-1 {
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: #B76E79;
  top: -200px;
  right: -100px;
}

.blob-2 {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: #2A9D8F;
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  animation-delay: -5s;
}

.blob-3 {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: #E5989B;
  top: 40%;
  left: 30%;
  opacity: 0.2;
  animation-delay: -10s;
}

@keyframes float-blob {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(30px, -30px) scale(1.05) rotate(5deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(-30px, 30px) scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
  }
}

/* ─── PREMIUM ANIMATION UTILITIES ─── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Staggered Reveals (Auto-generated Delay) */
.stagger-parent .reveal {
  transition-delay: calc(var(--stagger-index, 0) * 100ms);
}

/* Hero Title Reveal Line-by-Line */
.hero-title span {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-title span em {
  display: block;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  font-style: normal;
  transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.hero-title.visible span em {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Floating Animation */
.float-anim {
  animation: floating 6s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes floating {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(1deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }
}

/* Magnetic Hover Polish */
.btn-magnetic {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-magnetic:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Card Glow Effect */
.glass-card-glow {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.glass-card-glow::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.glass-card-glow:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  background: var(--bg-gradient);
  background-attachment: fixed;
  color: var(--primary-deep);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
}

/* ─── TYPOGRAPHY ─── */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--primary-deep);
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

p {
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.section-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-title {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 580px;
}

/* ─── BUTTONS ─── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent-pink);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--accent-pink);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-pink-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-pink-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(229, 152, 155, 0.4);
}

.btn-accent {
  background: #B76E79;
  /* Rose Gold/Deep Pink */
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: #B76E79;
}

.btn-accent:hover {
  background: #A65D68;
  border-color: #A65D68;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(183, 110, 121, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--border);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: var(--teal);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--white);
}

/* ─── LUCIDE ICONS GLOBAL ─── */
.lucide {
  width: 1.25em;
  height: 1.25em;
  stroke-width: 2px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  display: inline-block;
}

.btn .lucide {
  margin-right: 8px;
  width: 1.1em;
  height: 1.1em;
}

.hero-stat .lucide {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ci-icon .lucide {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

/* ─── HEADER / NAV ─── */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(40px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(40px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  height: 76px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.logo-img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--grey);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--teal);
  background: var(--teal-light);
}

.nav-cta .btn {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 4px;
}

.hamburger span {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

/* ─── MOBILE NAV ─── */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none !important;
  position: fixed;
  top: 76px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  z-index: 999;
  padding: 20px 24px;
}

.mobile-nav.open {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.mobile-nav a {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-nav a:hover {
  background: var(--teal-light);
  color: var(--teal);
}

.mobile-nav .btn {
  margin-top: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ─── PAGE WRAPPER ─── */
.page-main {
  padding-top: 76px;
}

/* ─── SECTION WRAPPER ─── */
.section-wrap {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ─── HERO SECTION ─── */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding-top: 120px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-inner {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content-glass {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(40px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(40px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 60px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6.5vw, 4.2rem);
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: var(--primary-deep);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  max-width: 500px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding: 30px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

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

.hero-stat .num {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-deep);
  display: block;
}

.hero-stat .lbl {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.hero-image-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-image-card img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.hero-ctas .btn-primary {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary-deep);
  border-color: var(--glass-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.hero-ctas .btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.badge-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.badge-icon.teal {
  background: rgba(62, 126, 115, 0.15);
  color: var(--teal);
}

.badge-icon.pink {
  background: rgba(229, 152, 155, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent-pink);
}

.badge-info .num {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-deep);
  line-height: 1;
}

.badge-info .lbl {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--grey);
}

/* ─── STATS SECTION ─── */
.stats-section {
  background: rgba(45, 66, 102, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 72px 0;
  margin: 40px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.stats-grid {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.stat-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.stat-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.stat-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.stat-num {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat-num .suffix {
  color: var(--accent-pink);
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ─── ABOUT TEASER ─── */
.about-teaser {
  padding: 96px 0;
  background: transparent;
}

.about-teaser-inner {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-image-stack {
  position: relative;
  height: 480px;
}

.about-img-main {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 78%;
  height: 90%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.about-img-main img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-img-accent {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 52%;
  height: 55%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 4px solid var(--glass-border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.about-img-accent img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-badge-float {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 55%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  color: var(--primary-deep);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
  border: 2px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.about-badge-float .num {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-pink);
}

.about-badge-float .txt {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.about-tag {
  background: rgba(229, 152, 155, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent-pink-hover);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.about-desc {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-initiatives {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.initiative-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-pink);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.initiative-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.initiative-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.initiative-info .name {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--primary-deep);
}

.initiative-info .desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--grey);
}

/* ─── SERVICES SECTION ─── */
.services-section {
  padding: 96px 0;
  background: transparent;
}

.services-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
}

.services-header .section-label {
  justify-content: center;
}

.services-header .section-label::before {
  display: none;
}

.services-grid {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
}

.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--accent-pink);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border-color: var(--accent-pink);
}

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

.service-card.pink::before {
  background: var(--pink);
}

.service-card.accent::before {
  background: var(--accent);
}

.service-emoji {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: block;
}

.service-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.service-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--grey);
}

.service-feature::before {
  content: '✓';
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: var(--teal-light);
  color: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-card.pink .service-feature::before {
  background: var(--pink-light);
  color: #c0637a;
}

.service-card.accent .service-feature::before {
  background: #FDEAE5;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.service-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-link:hover {
  gap: 10px;
}

.service-card.pink .service-link {
  color: #c0637a;
}

.service-card.accent .service-link {
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* ─── TESTIMONIALS ─── */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 96px 0;
  background: transparent;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-header {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.testimonials-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.t-nav-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-deep);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
}

.t-nav-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
}

.testimonials-track-wrap {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px);
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.quote-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  opacity: 0.3;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.stars span {
  color: #F0A500;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.t-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.t-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.t-avatar {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.t-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.t-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--grey);
}

/* ─── FAQ ─── */
.faq-section {
  padding: 96px 0;
  background: transparent;
}

.faq-inner {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.faq-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.faq-header .section-label {
  justify-content: center;
}

.faq-header .section-label::before {
  display: none;
}

.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
}

.faq-item.open {
  border-color: var(--teal);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--teal);
}

.faq-chevron {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  transition: var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-chevron {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 24px 20px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ─── PRE-FOOTER CTA ─── */
.prefooter-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-dark) 0%, var(--teal) 100%);
  padding: 80px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.prefooter-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.prefooter-cta h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.prefooter-cta p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.prefooter-cta .btn-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ─── FOOTER ─── */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 64px 0 32px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.footer-grid {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.footer-brand .logo-name {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-brand .logo-title {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin: 16px 0 24px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.social-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--teal);
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-col ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-col ul a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-col ul a:hover {
  color: var(--teal);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-contact-item .icon {
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-bottom {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 24px 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* ─── WHATSAPP FLOAT ─── */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 9999;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  background: #25D366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}

.whatsapp-float svg {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  fill: var(--white);
}

.whatsapp-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 68px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.whatsapp-float:hover .whatsapp-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ─── PAGE HERO (inner pages) ─── */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  padding: 80px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -20%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero h1 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.page-hero p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--teal);
}

.breadcrumb span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* ─── ABOUT PAGE SPECIFIC ─── */
.about-bio-section {
  padding: 96px 0;
  background: transparent;
}

.bio-grid {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: start;
}

.bio-image-wrap {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.bio-image-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
}

.bio-image-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top;
}

.bio-quals {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.bio-qual-tag {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: var(--teal);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.bio-content .about-tags {
  margin: 16px 0 24px;
}

.bio-content p {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.timeline {
  margin: 40px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-line-bg {
  position: absolute;
  left: 17px;
  top: 60px;
  bottom: 20px;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--border);
  opacity: 0.3;
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-active-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 17px;
  top: 60px;
  width: 2px;
  height: var(--timeline-progress, 0%);
  max-height: calc(100% - 80px);
  /* Adjust based on items */
  background: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.4);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: height 0.1s linear;
}

.timeline-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  color: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Removed static pseudo-lines in favor of dynamic progress-line */
.timeline-dot {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
}

.timeline-item.active .timeline-dot {
  background: var(--teal-light);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: var(--teal);
  transform: scale(1.15);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.3);
}

.timeline-year {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.timeline-item.active .timeline-year {
  opacity: 1;
}

.timeline-event {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.timeline-place {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.awards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.award-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-pink);
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
}

.award-card .trophy {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.award-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.award-card p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

/* ─── SERVICES PAGE ─── */
.services-border-wrap {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 60px auto;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(40px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(40px);
  padding: 60px 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.services-page-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: transparent !important;
}

.services-page-section:nth-child(even) {
  background: transparent !important;
}

.services-page-inner {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* No Category Header Styling needed */
.category-icon-wrap {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.category-icon-wrap.teal {
  background: var(--teal-light);
}

.category-icon-wrap.pink {
  background: var(--pink-light);
}

.category-icon-wrap.accent {
  background: #FDEAE5;
}

.service-items-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.service-item {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
}

.services-page-section:nth-child(even) .service-item {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
}

.service-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.service-item .si-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.service-item h4 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.service-item p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* ─── CONTACT PAGE ─── */
.contact-section {
  padding: 96px 0;
  background: transparent;
}

.contact-inner {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 72px;
}

/* No Contact Info Styling needed */
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ci-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.ci-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.ci-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(62, 126, 115, 0.15);
  color: var(--teal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ci-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.ci-value {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--primary-deep);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.ci-value a {
  color: var(--primary-deep);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.ci-value a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-pink);
}

.map-embed {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 240px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.map-embed iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

.contact-form-wrap h3 {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-form-wrap>p {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.appointment-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-deep);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  color: var(--primary-deep);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-pink);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(229, 152, 155, 0.1);
}

.form-group textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
}

.form-submit {
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.form-success {
  display: none;
  background: var(--teal-light);
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ─── SCROLL REVEAL ─── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ─── RESPONSIVE ─── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .about-teaser-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }

  .about-image-stack {
    height: 340px;
  }

  .bio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .bio-image-wrap {
    position: static;
    max-width: 400px;
  }

  .services-page-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .service-items-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .hero-image-wrap {
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .hero-floating-badge.badge-exp {
    left: -10px;
  }

  .hero-floating-badge.badge-nmc {
    right: -10px;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px);
  }

  .contact-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .awards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .testimonials-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {

  .nav-links,
  .nav-cta {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .hamburger {
    display: flex !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero {
    padding-top: 100px;
    min-height: auto;
    height: auto;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
  }

  .hero-inner {
    padding: 0 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .hero-content-glass {
    padding: 24px 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .hero-image-wrap {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .hero-image-card {
    aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .hero-image-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-ctas {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero-ctas .btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 280px;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(100% - 0px);
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .service-items-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero-floating-badge {
    display: none;
  }

  .prefooter-cta .btn-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .about-image-stack {
    height: 280px;
  }

  .services-border-wrap {
    padding: 30px 16px;
    margin: 30px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: var(--white) !important; /* Force solid on mobile for readability if needed, or keep glass */
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  }

  .services-page-section {
    padding: 20px 0;
  }

  .services-page-inner {
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 0 10px;
  }

  .hero-stats-row {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    padding: 20px !important;
    margin-top: 30px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  }

  .hero-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .hero-stat .lucide {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .category-icon-wrap {
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
  }
}

/* =========================================
   PRELOADER
   ========================================= */
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDF0F5 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 10000;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1), visibility 0.6s;
}

.loader-content {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.loader-logo {
  width: 350px;
  height: auto;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  animation: loader-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.loader-logo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.loader-bar {
  width: 280px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(183, 110, 121, 0.1);
  margin-top: 20px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.loader-bar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--primary);
  animation: loader-progress 2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes loader-pulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.7;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0px var(--primary));
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    opacity: 1;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(183, 110, 121, 0.4));
  }
}

@keyframes loader-progress {
  0% {
    left: -100%;
  }

  50% {
    left: 0;
  }

  100% {
    left: 100%;
  }
}

/* Loaded State */
body.loaded {
  overflow-y: auto !important;
}

body.loaded #preloader {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-100%);
}

/* Initial body state to prevent scroll */
body:not(.loaded) {
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* =========================================
   CAREER JOURNEY SECTION (HIW STYLE)
   ========================================= */

.career-journey-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.career-steps-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 50px auto 0;
  padding-left: 60px;
}

.career-steps-wrapper::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 30px; 
  top: 0; 
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.1);
  z-index: 1;
}

.career-progress-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 30px; 
  top: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--primary);
  height: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.17, 0.67, 0.83, 0.67);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.3);
}

.career-step-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(30px);
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  padding: 30px;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
}

.career-step-item.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.career-marker {
  position: absolute;
  left: -58px; 
  top: 25px;
  width: 55px; 
  height: 55px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 50
/* =========================================
   CAREER JOURNEY SECTION (HIW STYLE)
   ========================================= */

.career-journey-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.career-steps-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 50px auto 0;
  padding-left: 60px;
}

.career-steps-wrapper::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 30px; 
  top: 0; 
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.1);
  z-index: 1;
}

.career-progress-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 30px; 
  top: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--primary);
  height: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.17, 0.67, 0.83, 0.67);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.3);
}

.career-step-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(30px);
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  padding: 30px;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
}

.career-step-item.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.career-marker {
  position: absolute;
  left: -58px; 
  top: 25px;
  width: 55px; 
  height: 55px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center; 
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  color: var(--teal);
}

.career-step-item.active .career-marker {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.3);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.career-marker i, .career-marker svg { 
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.career-step-item.active .career-marker i, 
.career-step-item.active .career-marker svg { 
  transform: rotate(360deg);
}

.career-content h3 { 
  font-size: 1.4rem; 
  margin-bottom: 8px; 
  color: var(--primary-deep); 
  font-weight: 700;
}

.career-content .career-sub {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.career-content p { 
  color: var(--grey); 
  line-height: 1.6; 
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.career-step-num { 
  font-size: 0.8rem; 
  font-weight: 800; 
  color: var(--primary); 
  opacity: 0.4;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .career-steps-wrapper { padding-left: 50px; }
  .career-steps-wrapper::before, .career-progress-line { left: 20px; }
  .career-marker { 
    left: -48px; 
    width: 45px; 
    height: 45px; 
    top: 20px;
  }
  .career-marker svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }
}