body {

    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    /* height: 2000px; */

    a {
        text-decoration: none;
    }

}

:root {
    --gold: #f8c14d;
    --purple: #9333ea;
    --dark: #0b0c1c;
    --light: #fff;
    --gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #9333ea, #c084fc);
    --gradient-hover: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffce63, #d39dff);

}

/* NAVBAR */

.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    background: var(--dark);
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 0;
    z-index: 999;
    transition: .4s;

}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(11, 12, 28, .95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
}

/* LOGO */
.logo {
    height: 55px;
}

/* MENU */
.nav-link {
    color: var(--light);
    margin: 0 18px;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold) !important;
}

/* DROPDOWN ICON */
.dropdown-toggle::after {
    content: "\f107";
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    border: none;
    vertical-align: middle;
    margin-left: 6px;
}

/* HOVER DROPDOWN */
.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
}

/* DROPDOWN MENU */
.dropdown-menu {
    background: var(--dark);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.dropdown-item {
    color: var(--light) !important;
    padding: 10px 15px;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
    background: var(--purple);
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* APPLY BUTTON */

.apply-btn {
    background: var(--gradient);
    padding: 10px 25px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: var(--light);
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* MOBILE TOGGLE */

.toggle {
    width: 30px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.toggle span {
    display: block;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--light);
    margin: 6px 0;
}

/* OFFCANVAS */
.offcanvas {
    background: var(--dark);
}

.offcanvas.offcanvas-end {
    width: 85%;
}

/* CLOSE BUTTON FIX */
.btn-close {
    filter: invert(1);
}

/* MOBILE LINKS */

.mobile-link {
    color: var(--light);
    font-size: 18px;
    padding: 14px 0;
    display: block;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
}

/* MOBILE DROPDOWN */
.mobile-dropdown {
    display: none;
    padding-left: 15px;
}

.mobile-dropdown a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 0;
    color: var(--light);
}

/* ICON ROTATE */
.rotate {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Hero SLider */

/* --- Base Slider Setup --- */
.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #050510;
}

#awardSlider {
    height: 100%;
}

/* Premium Ken Burns Image Effect */
.hero-img {
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    /* Start slightly zoomed */
    transition: transform 6s ease-out;
}

.carousel-item.active .hero-img {
    transform: scale(1);
    /* Smooth zoom out on active slide */
}

/* --- Overlay & Layout --- */
.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 10, 30, 0.9) 0%, rgba(80, 0, 120, 0.6) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* --- Premium Glassmorphism Card --- */
.hero-content {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    /* Catches light from top */
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    padding: 60px 50px;
    color: var(--light);
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 850px;
    width: 100%;
}

/* --- Typography --- */
.hero-title {
    font-size: 64px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    background: var(--gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    opacity: 0;
    /* Handled by animation */
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    opacity: 0;
}

/* --- Premium CTA Button --- */
.btn-apply {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--gradient);
    padding: 16px 45px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: #fff !important;
    /* Forces white text even if global link styles interfere */
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    opacity: 0;
}

.btn-apply:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-hover);
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 25px rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.5);
}

/* --- Staggered Entry Animations --- */
.carousel-item.active .hero-title {
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) 0.2s forwards;
}

.carousel-item.active .hero-subtitle {
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) 0.4s forwards;
}

.carousel-item.active .btn-apply {
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) 0.6s forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeUp {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* --- Custom Carousel Indicators --- */
.premium-indicators {
    bottom: 30px;
    gap: 8px;
}

.premium-indicators button {
    width: 30px !important;
    height: 4px !important;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
    border: none !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.premium-indicators button.active {
    background-color: var(--gold) !important;
    width: 45px !important;
}

/* --- Fully Responsive Breakpoints --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 52px;
    }

    .hero-content {
        padding: 50px 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .hero-slider,
    .hero-img {
        height: 85vh;
    }

    .hero-content {
        padding: 40px 25px;
        border-radius: 18px;
        max-width: 95%;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 40px;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 18px;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    .btn-apply {
        padding: 14px 35px;
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 32px;
        letter-spacing: 0;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .hero-content {
        padding: 35px 20px;
    }

    .btn-apply {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 250px;
    }

    /* Full width button on very small screens */
}

/* About Section */
.about-awards {
    background: var(--light)
}

.about-top {
    color: var(--purple);
    font-weight: 600
}

.about-title {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 600
}

.about-desc {
    color: var(--dark)
}

.about-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0
}

.about-list li {
    margin-bottom: 10px
}

.about-list i {
    color: var(--purple);
    margin-right: 8px
}

.about-img {
    max-width: 100%
}

.custom-tabs {
    border: none
}

.custom-tabs .nav-link {
    border: none;
    background: var(--dark);
    color: var(--light);
    padding: 12px;
    margin-right: 5px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.custom-tabs .nav-link.active {
    background: var(--purple);
    color: var(--light);
}

.custom-tab-content {
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    border-top: none;
    padding: 18px;
}

@media(max-width:768px) {

    .custom-tabs {
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        /* overflow-x: auto; */
    }

    .custom-tabs .nav-link {
        font-size: 14px;
        padding: 5px;
    }

    .about-title {
        font-size: 26px
    }

}

/* About Section */

/* --- Section Setup --- */
.award-categories {
    background-color: var(--bg-soft);
    /* Creates contrast from the white 'About' section */
    padding-top: 100px;
    padding-bottom: 100px;
}

/* --- Reusable Header Styles (Can be shared across sections) --- */
.section-kicker {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    background: var(--gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-desc {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- Premium Category Cards --- */
.category-card {
    background-color: #ebe8e8;
    /* Crisp white background for maximum contrast */
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    text-align: center;

    /* Layered Box Shadow for a premium, floating effect */
    box-shadow:
        0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06),
        0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);

    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Gradient Top Border Effect */
.category-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Upgraded Hover State */
.category-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);

    /* Deeper, color-tinted shadow on hover */
    box-shadow:
        0 25px 50px rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.15),
        0 10px 20px rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.1);
}

.category-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* --- Card Content --- */
.card-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.category-card:hover .card-icon {
    background: var(--gradient);
}

.card-icon i {
    font-size: 32px;
    background: var(--gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.category-card:hover .card-icon i {
    background: none;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--light);
    color: var(--light);
}

/* Styling the image inside the circle */
.card-icon img {
    width: 45px; /* Adjust this to make the image bigger/smaller inside the circle */
    height: 45px;
    object-fit: contain; /* Ensures the image doesn't stretch */
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

/* Hover effect for the circle background */
.category-card:hover .card-icon {
    background: var(--gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.3);
}

/* Premium Hover effect for the Image itself */
.category-card:hover .card-icon img {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
    /* Optional: If you are using black PNG icons, this makes them white on hover! */
    /* filter: brightness(0) invert(1); */ 
}

.category-card h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.category-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.card-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.card-link i {
    color: var(--purple);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.category-card:hover .card-link {
    color: var(--purple);
}

.category-card:hover .card-link i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* --- Responsive Breakpoints --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 36px;
    }

    .award-categories {
        padding-top: 70px;
        padding-bottom: 70px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .category-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    .card-icon {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
    }

    .card-icon i {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
}

/* Counter */
/* --- Glowing Counter Section Styles --- */
.stats-counter-section {
    background-color: var(--dark);
    /* Uses your deep theme color instead of hardcoded black */
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.counter-item {
    padding: 20px;
}

.counter-number-wrapper {
    font-size: 56px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gold);
    /* Theme variable applied */

    /* Using color-mix to add opacity directly to your hex variable for the glow */
    text-shadow:
        0 0 10px color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 60%, transparent),
        0 0 25px color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 40%, transparent),
        0 0 40px color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 20%, transparent);

    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    line-height: 1;
}

.counter-suffix {
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.counter-text {
    color: var(--light);
    /* Theme variable applied */
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- Responsive Adjustments --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stats-counter-section {
        padding-top: 50px;
        padding-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .counter-number-wrapper {
        font-size: 42px;
    }

    .counter-text {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

/* Process */
/* --- Process Section Base --- */
.process-section {
    background: var(--light);
    padding-top: 100px;
    padding-bottom: 100px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* --- Timeline Connecting Line --- */
.process-timeline {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 0 20px;
    /* Adds horizontal space for the line to fit nicely */
}

.timeline-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    /* Perfectly centers the line */
    width: 75%;
    /* Spans exactly from the center of Icon 1 to Icon 4 */
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(248, 193, 77, 0.1) 0%, var(--purple) 50%, rgba(248, 193, 77, 0.1) 100%);
    z-index: -2;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

/* --- Process Boxes --- */
.process-box {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 15px;
    /* Increased padding for better spacing */
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    /* Ensures the main content (icon, text) is in front of the line */
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Floating Step Number */
.process-step-number {
    font-size: 60px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.08);
    position: absolute;
    top: -30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    /* Set to -1 so it's behind the icon but in front of the line */
    z-index: -1;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

/* --- Premium Icons --- */
.process-icon {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    /* Increased margin-bottom for more space */
    margin: 0 auto 35px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 36px;
    color: var(--light);
    border: 4px solid var(--light);
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08),
        inset 0 0 0 6px var(--gradient);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    position: relative;
    /* Ensures the icon is on top of everything */
    z-index: 2;
}

/* The actual icon gradient */
.process-icon i {
    background: var(--gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.process-box:hover .process-icon {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.05);
    background: var(--gradient);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.3);
}

.process-box:hover .process-icon i {
    background: none;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--light);
    /* Turns icon white on hover */
}

/* --- Process Text --- */
.process-heading {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.process-text {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- Call to Action Area --- */

.process-note i {
    color: var(--purple);
}

/* --- Process Section Button --- */
.process-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    /* Uses the vibrant purple/magenta gradient from your image */
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a855f7, #c084fc);
    color: var(--dark) !important;
    /* Keeps the text dark */
    padding: 14px 45px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    /* Perfect pill shape */
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: none;
}

.process-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    /* Adds a soft glowing shadow on hover */
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.4);
    color: var(--dark);
}

/* Note: Reuses the .btn-apply class from the Hero section for consistency! */

/* --- Responsive Breakpoints --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .process-section {
        padding-top: 70px;
        padding-bottom: 70px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .timeline-line {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Hide line on mobile grid */
    .process-icon {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
        font-size: 28px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .process-heading {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .process-step-number {
        font-size: 45px;
        top: -20px;
    }
}

/* Magazine Slider */
/* =========================================
   MAGAZINE SLIDER SECTION
   ========================================= */
.magazine-slider {
    background: var(--light);
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Padding gives space for the custom arrows */
.magazineSwiper {
    padding: 40px 60px;
    position: relative;
}

.swiper-slide {
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* --- Magazine Cover Design --- */
.magazine-cover {
    margin: 0 auto;
    /* This guarantees perfect centering without breaking Swiper */
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 4px solid #dc3545;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;

    /* Safely size the image so it NEVER touches the arrows */
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 300px;
}

.magazine-cover img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* --- Active Slide Hover/Focus Effects --- */
.swiper-slide-active .magazine-cover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3);
    border-color: #a855f7;
    /* Purple border for active slide */
}

.swiper-slide:not(.swiper-slide-active) .magazine-cover {
    opacity: 0.7;
    transform: scale(0.95);
}

/* --- Custom Navigation Arrows --- */
.custom-swiper-button {
    width: 50px !important;
    height: 50px !important;
    min-width: 50px !important;
    /* Forces the browser to keep it a circle */
    min-height: 50px !important;
    /* Forces the browser to keep it a circle */
    background: #b161fa !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    color: #0000ff !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(177, 97, 250, 0.4);
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 20;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.custom-swiper-button::after {
    display: none !important;
    /* Hides default Swiper text */
}

.custom-swiper-button i {
    font-size: 22px;
}

.swiper-button-prev.custom-swiper-button {
    left: 10px;
}

.swiper-button-next.custom-swiper-button {
    right: 10px;
}

/* --- Responsive Breakpoints --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .magazineSwiper {
        padding: 40px 50px;
    }

    .magazine-cover {
        width: 260px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .magazineSwiper {
        padding: 30px 40px;
    }

    .custom-swiper-button {
        width: 40px !important;
        height: 40px !important;
        min-width: 40px !important;
        min-height: 40px !important;
    }

    .custom-swiper-button i {
        font-size: 18px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {

    /* Give the arrows their own space so they don't overlap the image */
    .magazineSwiper {
        padding: 20px 45px;
    }

    .magazine-cover {
        max-width: 240px;
        border-width: 3px;
    }

    /* Lock arrows to the extreme edges */
    .swiper-button-prev.custom-swiper-button {
        left: 0px;
    }

    .swiper-button-next.custom-swiper-button {
        right: 0px;
    }

    .swiper-slide:not(.swiper-slide-active) .magazine-cover {
        opacity: 0.9;
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    .swiper-slide-active .magazine-cover {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

.award-segment-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #f9f9fb;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-title h2 {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0b0c1c;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* Divider */
.title-divider {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin: 15px 0 25px;
}

.title-divider span {
    width: 80px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
}

.title-divider i {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Description */

.segment-desc {
    max-width: 950px;
    margin: auto;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Tags */

.segment-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.segment-tags span {
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #333;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: .3s;
    background: #fff;
}

.segment-tags span:hover {
    background: var(--gradient);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Responsive */

@media(max-width:768px) {
    .section-title h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .segment-desc {
        font-size: 14px;
        padding: 0 15px;
    }

    .segment-tags {
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .segment-tags span {
        font-size: 13px;
        padding: 8px 16px;
    }

}

/* =========================================
   GOOGLE REVIEWS SECTION
   ========================================= */
.reviews-section {
    background-color: #e2e2e2;
    /* Matching the light gray background from image */
    padding-top: 60px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.reviews-title {
    color: #cda13b;
    /* Golden color matching the image */
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.reviews-subtitle {
    color: #555;
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* --- Review Cards --- */
.reviewsSwiper {
    padding: 20px 0;
    /* Space for the drop shadows */
}

.review-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    text-align: left;
    /* Text aligns left inside the card */
    height: 100%;
    /* Keeps all cards same height */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.review-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* --- Card Header & Avatar --- */
.review-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.reviewer-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.reviewer-avatar {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.reviewer-avatar-img {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.reviewer-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.reviewer-name {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #222;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.review-date {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #888;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.google-logo {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
}

/* --- Stars & Content --- */
.review-stars {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.review-stars .fa-star {
    color: #fbbc04;
    /* Google Yellow */
    font-size: 18px;
    margin: 0 2px;
}

.verified-badge {
    color: #1a73e8;
    /* Verified Blue */
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-left: 5px;
}

.review-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #333;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    /* Pushes "Read more" to the bottom */
}

.read-more {
    text-align: center;
    display: block;
    color: #888;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.read-more:hover {
    color: #555;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* --- Footer Score --- */
.reviews-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    padding-top: 15px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.reviews-footer p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #222;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- Responsive Layout --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .reviews-title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .review-card {
        padding: 20px;
    }
}

/* Footer */
/*  */
.footer {
    background: #0b0c1c;
    padding: 70px 0 30px;
    color: #ccc;
}

.footer-title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer p {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer i {
    color: #f8c14d;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: #ccc;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: .3s;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: #f8c14d;
    padding-left: 5px;
}

/* Social Icons */

.footer-social {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.footer-social a {

    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;

    margin: 0 8px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: #14162b;

    color: #f8c14d;

    font-size: 18px;

    text-decoration: none;

    transition: 0.4s;

}

.footer-social a:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9333ea, #c084fc);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(248, 193, 77, .6);
}

/* Copyright */
.footer-bottom {
    margin-top: 25px;
    padding-top: 15px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-align: center;
}

.copyright-text {
    margin: 0;
    color: #aaa;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Mobile */

@media(max-width:768px) {

    .footer {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-social {
        margin-top: 20px;
    }

}

/* =========================================
   PREMIUM ABOUT US SECTION (DARK THEME)
   ========================================= */
.about-us-premium {
    /* Using a dark gradient background for premium contrast */
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #050510 0%, #110d1a 100%);
    padding-top: 100px;
    padding-bottom: 100px;
    color: var(--light);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* --- Typography --- */
.about-premium-title {
    font-size: 44px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: var(--light);
}

.about-premium-desc {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

/* --- Image Layout & Effects --- */
.about-main-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-main-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 480px;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Glowing shadow behind the main image */
.img-glow-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    bottom: -20px;
    left: -20px;
    right: 20%;
    background: var(--gradient);
    opacity: 0.15;
    filter: blur(40px);
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.about-secondary-img-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -40px;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    width: 250px;
}

.about-secondary-img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 8px solid #050510;
    /* Matches background to create a cutout effect */
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* --- Floating Glassmorphism Badge --- */
.floating-experience-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    left: -30px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    padding: 20px 30px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    z-index: 4;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    animation: floatBadge 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.badge-number {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: var(--gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    line-height: 1;
}

.badge-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--light);
    line-height: 1.4;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

@keyframes floatBadge {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

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

/* --- Feature List --- */
.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
}

.feature-icon {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--purple);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-item:hover .feature-icon {
    background: var(--gradient);
    color: #fff;
    transform: rotate(5deg) scale(1.05);
}

.feature-content h5 {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: var(--light);
}

.feature-content p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- Signature/Action Area --- */
.founder-info h6 {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
    /* Gives a classy signature vibe */
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.founder-info span {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* --- Responsive Breakpoints --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .about-premium-title {
        font-size: 36px;
    }

    .about-secondary-img-wrapper {
        width: 200px;
        bottom: -20px;
    }

    .floating-experience-badge {
        left: -10px;
        padding: 15px 20px;
    }

    .badge-number {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-us-premium {
        padding-top: 60px;
        padding-bottom: 60px;
    }

    .about-premium-title {
        font-size: 30px;
    }

    .floating-experience-badge {
        top: -20px;
        left: 10px;
    }

    .about-action-area {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   PAGE TITLE & BREADCRUMB SECTION
   ========================================= */
.page-title-section {
    position: relative;
    /* Extra top padding ensures it doesn't hide behind a fixed navbar */
    padding-top: 160px;
    padding-bottom: 90px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #050510;
}

/* --- Background Image & Gradient Overlay --- */
.page-title-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.page-title-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.6;
    /* Dims the image slightly */
    transform: scale(1.05);
    /* Slight zoom for a premium feel */
}

/* Creates that rich, dark purple/blue blend over the image */
.page-title-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(5, 5, 16, 0.95) 0%, rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.6) 100%);
}

/* Ensure content stays on top of the absolute background */
.z-index-1 {
    z-index: 1;
}

/* --- Page Title Text --- */
.page-title {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-top: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    text-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    animation: slideDown 0.8s ease-out forwards;
}

/* --- Premium Glassmorphism Breadcrumb --- */
.custom-breadcrumb {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    /* Top light reflection */
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    /* Pill shape */
    display: inline-flex;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    animation: slideUp 0.8s ease-out forwards;
}

.custom-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Link Styling (Home) */
.custom-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a {
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.custom-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(248, 193, 77, 0.5);
}

/* Active Page Styling (About Us) */
.custom-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* Custom Separator Arrow */
.custom-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before {
    content: "\f105";
    /* FontAwesome angle-right icon */
    font-family: "Font Awesome 5 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 0 15px;
}

/* --- Intro Animations --- */
@keyframes slideDown {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-20px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes slideUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* --- Responsive Layout --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .page-title-section {
        padding-top: 130px;
        padding-bottom: 70px;
    }

    .page-title {
        font-size: 36px;
    }

    .custom-breadcrumb {
        padding: 10px 20px;
    }

    .custom-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .page-title {
        font-size: 30px;
    }
}