/* ============================================
   GLOBAL FONT - SHIPPORI MINCHO
   Force this font on ALL elements, disable defaults
   ============================================ */

/* Override CSS variables from base theme */
:root {
  --khula: 'Shippori Mincho', serif !important;
  --roboto: 'Shippori Mincho', serif !important;
}

/* Force Shippori Mincho on ALL elements - no exceptions */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  font-family: 'Shippori Mincho', serif !important;
}

/* ============================================
   ELEGANT MODERN NAVBAR
   ============================================ */

/* ============================================
   FIX SCROLL GLITCHES - OPTIMIZED VERSION
   ============================================ */
* {
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Smooth scroll wrapper optimization */
#smooth-wrapper,
#smooth-content {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Prevent slider animations from being affected by scroll */
.owl-carousel,
.owl-stage-outer,
.owl-stage,
.owl-item,
.about-slider-gallery,
.leadership-slider {
  transform: translateZ(0);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* Optimize image rendering */
img {
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* Partner images - fix overflow */
.hv1-single-partner {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hv1-single-partner img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Header Top Bar - Refined & Minimal with Color */
.header-top-area {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 2px solid #dc3545 !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hdr-top-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.hdr-top-left ul {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px !important;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.hdr-top-left ul li a {
  color: #555;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.hdr-top-left ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--theme-bg);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.hdr-top-left ul li a .iconify {
  font-size: 14px !important;
}

/* Main Header - Glassmorphism & Sleek */
.header-area {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
  position: sticky !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  z-index: 9999 !important;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px;
}

.header-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 15px 0 !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Scrolled State - Compact & Elevated */
.header-area.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.header-area.scrolled .header-wrapper {
  padding: 1px 0 !important;
}

.header-area.scrolled .logo img {
  height: 24px !important;
}

/* Logo - Enhanced with Hover */
.logo {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.logo img,
.logo svg {
  height: 38px !important;
  width: auto;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.logo:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Main Menu - Modern & Refined */
.main-menu ul {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px !important;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.main-menu ul li {
  position: relative;
}

.main-menu ul > li > a {
  color: #2c3e50 !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  padding: 4px 12px !important;
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 0 0 8px rgba(240, 140, 80, 0.2);
}

/* Remove the triangle that appears on menu hover */
.main-menu ul > li > a::before {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Floating Shadow Hover Effect - Pop Up */
.main-menu ul > li > a:hover {
  color: var(--theme-bg) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 0 12px rgba(240, 140, 80, 0.4),
    0 0 20px rgba(240, 140, 80, 0.3);
}

/* Active Menu Item - Elevated with Shadow Glow */
.main-menu ul > li.active > a {
  color: var(--theme-bg) !important;
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 0 0 10px rgba(240, 140, 80, 0.3),
    0 0 18px rgba(240, 140, 80, 0.25);
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* Dropdown/Submenu - Modern Card Style */
.main-menu ul li .sub-menu,
.main-menu ul li .mega-menu {
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 12px 0 !important;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
}

.main-menu ul li:hover .sub-menu,
.main-menu ul li:hover .mega-menu {
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

.main-menu ul li .sub-menu li a,
.main-menu ul li .mega-menu li a {
  padding: 10px 20px !important;
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin: 0 8px;
  position: relative;
}

.main-menu ul li .sub-menu li a::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 70%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-bg), #ff6b6b);
  border-radius: 0 3px 3px 0;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.main-menu ul li .sub-menu li a:hover,
.main-menu ul li .mega-menu li a:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(var(--theme-bg-rgb, 240, 140, 80), 0.08),
    rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.05)
  ) !important;
  padding-left: 28px !important;
  color: var(--theme-bg) !important;
}

.main-menu ul li .sub-menu li a:hover::before {
  width: 3px;
}

/* Hamburger Menu - Enhanced */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.hamburger:hover {
  background: rgba(var(--theme-bg-rgb, 240, 140, 80), 0.1);
}

.hamburger__line {
  width: 28px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-bg), #ff6b6b) !important;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
}

.hamburger:hover .hamburger__line {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b6b, var(--theme-bg)) !important;
}

@keyframes slideDown {
  from {
    transform: translateY(-20px);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

header {
  animation: slideDown 0.4s ease-out;
  /* will-change: transform, opacity; */
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness - Preserve Existing + Enhancements */
@media screen and (max-width: 991px) {
  .hamburger {
    display: flex !important;
  }

  /* Add glassmorphism to mobile sidebar */
  .main-menu {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: -5px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
  }

  .main-menu ul {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px !important;
  }

  .main-menu ul > li > a {
    padding: 12px 18px !important;
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Mobile submenu adjustments */
  .main-menu ul li .sub-menu,
  .main-menu ul li .mega-menu {
    position: static !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    background: rgba(var(--theme-bg-rgb, 240, 140, 80), 0.05) !important;
    margin-top: 6px;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
  }
}

/* Tablet responsive - 768px to 991px */
@media screen and (max-width: 991px) {
  .hdr-top-left ul {
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .hdr-top-left ul li a {
    font-size: 12px !important;
  }

  /* Show all social icons on tablet */
  .hdr-top-left ul li {
    display: flex !important;
  }

  .top-btn {
    padding: 5px 15px !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile responsive - up to 767px */
@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {
  .header-top-area {
    padding: 8px 0 !important;
  }

  .hdr-top-wrapper {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hdr-top-left {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hdr-top-left ul {
    gap: 12px !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hdr-top-left ul li {
    display: flex !important;
  }

  .hdr-top-left ul li a {
    font-size: 12px !important;
  }

  .hdr-top-left ul li a .iconify {
    font-size: 16px !important;
  }

  /* Style phone number for mobile */
  .hdr-top-left ul li:last-child a.number {
    font-size: 12px !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  /* Header top right - FAQ and language */
  .hdr-top-right {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hdr-top-right ul {
    gap: 10px !important;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .top-btn {
    padding: 5px 14px !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
  }

  .faq-btn {
    padding: 5px 12px !important;
  }

  .lang-btn {
    padding: 5px 10px !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
  }

  .lang-btn .iconify:first-child {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .logo img {
    height: 28px !important;
  }

  .header-area.scrolled .logo img {
    height: 24px !important;
  }

  .header-wrapper {
    padding: 6px 0 !important;
  }

  .header-area.scrolled .header-wrapper {
    padding: 4px 0 !important;
  }
}

/* Extra small mobile - up to 480px */
@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
  .header-top-area {
    padding: 8px 0 !important;
  }

  .hdr-top-wrapper {
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .hdr-top-left ul {
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .hdr-top-left ul li {
    display: flex !important;
  }

  .hdr-top-left ul li a .iconify {
    font-size: 15px !important;
  }

  /* Show phone number with smaller text */
  .hdr-top-left ul li:last-child a.number {
    font-size: 11px !important;
  }

  .hdr-top-left ul li:last-child a.number .iconify {
    font-size: 16px !important;
  }

  /* FAQ button - compact */
  .faq-btn {
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
    font-size: 10px !important;
  }

  /* Language button - compact */
  .lang-btn {
    padding: 4px 8px !important;
    font-size: 10px !important;
  }

  .lang-btn .iconify:last-child {
    font-size: 12px !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
  }
}

/* Extra extra small - up to 360px */
@media screen and (max-width: 360px) {
  .header-top-area {
    padding: 6px 0 !important;
  }

  .hdr-top-left ul {
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .hdr-top-left ul li {
    display: flex !important;
  }

  .hdr-top-left ul li a .iconify {
    font-size: 14px !important;
  }

  /* Show phone number icon with smaller text */
  .hdr-top-left ul li:last-child a.number {
    font-size: 10px !important;
  }

  .hdr-top-right ul {
    gap: 6px !important;
  }

  .faq-btn {
    padding: 4px 8px !important;
    font-size: 9px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0 !important;
  }

  .lang-btn {
    padding: 4px 6px !important;
    font-size: 9px !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   FULL-SCREEN MODERN HERO SLIDER
   ============================================ */

/* Hero Banner - Original Working Version */
.hv1-banner-area {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 650px;
  height: 650px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  will-change: auto;
}

/* Remove container constraints for full-width */
.hv1-banner-area .container {
  max-width: 100%;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Hero Slider Container */
.hv1-banner-slider.owl-carousel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 650px;
  overflow: visible;
  display: block !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

/* Background Slide */
.hv1-banner-single-slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 650px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-blend-mode: overlay;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 80px 0;
}

/* Content Wrapper */
.hv1-banner-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Ensure slider items are visible */
.hv1-banner-slider .owl-stage-outer,
.hv1-banner-slider .owl-stage,
.hv1-banner-slider .owl-item {
  display: block !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  height: 650px;
}

/* Modern Slide Animation - Optimized */
.owl-item .hv1-banner-single-slider {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.owl-item.active .hv1-banner-single-slider {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Content Animation - Fade In from Bottom - Optimized */
.hv1-banner-content {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate3d(0, 30px, 0);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out 0.3s, transform 0.8s ease-out 0.3s;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.owl-item.active .hv1-banner-content {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
}

/* Hide the thumbnail wrapper (we don't need it for full-screen) */
.hv1-banner-thumb-wrapper {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Modern Typography for Full-Screen - Responsive */
.hv1-banner-content {
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
}

.hv1-banner-content h5.btn-shape {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 14px 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1)
  );
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  font-size: clamp(12px, 1.2vw, 16px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  color: #fff;
}

.hv1-banner-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 82px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hv1-banner-content h2 span {
  color: var(--theme-bg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-bg), #ff6b6b);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.hv1-banner-content p {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.5vw, 22px);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  opacity: 0.95;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Modern CTA Button - Responsive */
.hv1-banner-content .btn-theme {
  padding: 18px 48px;
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.3vw, 18px);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--theme-bg);
  border: 2px solid var(--theme-bg);
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.hv1-banner-content .btn-theme::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: width 0.6s, height 0.6s;
}

.hv1-banner-content .btn-theme:hover::before {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
}

.hv1-banner-content .btn-theme:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border-color: #fff;
}

/* Elegant Side Navigation with Curved Design */
.hv1-banner-slider .owl-nav {
  display: block !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

.hv1-banner-slider .owl-nav button {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  width: 70px !important;
  height: 140px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-bg), #ff6b6b) !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
  z-index: 1000 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 15px !important;
  padding: 20px 0 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

/* Left Button - Curved Right Edge */
.hv1-banner-slider .owl-nav button.owl-prev {
  left: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 50px 50px 0 !important;
  padding-left: 10px !important;
}

/* Right Button - Curved Left Edge */
.hv1-banner-slider .owl-nav button.owl-next {
  right: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 50px 0 0 50px !important;
  padding-right: 10px !important;
}

/* Dot Indicators on Buttons */
.hv1-banner-slider .owl-nav button::before,
.hv1-banner-slider .owl-nav button::after {
  content: "";
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Center Circle (larger) */
.hv1-banner-slider .owl-nav button .nav-center-dot {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover Effects */
.hv1-banner-slider .owl-nav button:hover {
  width: 80px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b6b, var(--theme-bg)) !important;
}

.hv1-banner-slider .owl-nav button:hover::before,
.hv1-banner-slider .owl-nav button:hover::after {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.hv1-banner-slider .owl-nav button:hover .nav-center-dot {
  transform: scale(1.3);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* Active State */
.hv1-banner-slider .owl-nav button:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
}

/* Vertical Line Connecting Dots */
.hv1-banner-slider .owl-nav button {
  position: relative;
}

.hv1-banner-slider .owl-nav button::after {
  position: absolute;
  content: "";
  width: 2px;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2)
  );
  border-radius: 2px;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: -1;
}

/* Hide ALL default text/icons completely */
.hv1-banner-slider .owl-nav button span {
  display: none !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
}

.hv1-banner-slider .owl-nav button .iconify,
.hv1-banner-slider .owl-nav button i {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Create the 3-dot vertical indicator */
.hv1-banner-slider .owl-nav button {
  font-size: 0 !important;
  line-height: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Top Dot */
.hv1-banner-slider .owl-nav button::before {
  display: block !important;
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 35px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 8px !important;
  height: 8px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
  border-radius: 50%;
  text-indent: 0 !important;
}

/* Bottom Dot */
.hv1-banner-slider .owl-nav button::after {
  display: block !important;
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: 35px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 8px !important;
  height: 8px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
  border-radius: 50%;
  text-indent: 0 !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

/* Vertical Dots Navigation on Right Side */
.hv1-banner-slider .owl-dots {
  position: absolute;
  right: 30px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.hv1-banner-slider .owl-dots .owl-dot {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hv1-banner-slider .owl-dots .owl-dot.active {
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  border-color: #fff;
}

.hv1-banner-slider .owl-dots .owl-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transform: scale(1.15);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* Hide ALL decorative elements for clean full-screen */
.hv1-banner-area .shape,
.hv1-banner-area .h1-banner-overlay {
  display: none !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
}

/* Center Dot (Larger - Active Indicator) */
.hv1-banner-slider .owl-nav button > span::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Responsive Design for Full-Screen */

/* Large Screens (27-inch and up) - 1920px+ */
@media (min-width: 1920px) {
  .hv1-banner-area,
  .hv1-banner-slider.owl-carousel,
  .hv1-banner-single-slider,
  .hv1-banner-slider .owl-stage-outer,
  .hv1-banner-slider .owl-stage,
  .hv1-banner-slider .owl-item {
    height: 800px;
    min-height: 800px;
  }

  .hv1-banner-wrapper {
    max-width: 1600px;
  }

  .hv1-banner-slider .owl-nav button {
    width: 75px;
    height: 150px;
  }
}

/* Tablets - 768px to 991px */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hv1-banner-area,
  .hv1-banner-slider.owl-carousel,
  .hv1-banner-single-slider,
  .hv1-banner-slider .owl-stage-outer,
  .hv1-banner-slider .owl-stage,
  .hv1-banner-slider .owl-item {
    height: 550px;
    min-height: 550px;
  }

  .hv1-banner-single-slider {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .hv1-banner-slider .owl-nav button {
    width: 60px;
    height: 120px;
  }

  .hv1-banner-slider .owl-dots {
    right: 25px;
  }
}

/* Mobile Devices - up to 767px */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hv1-banner-area,
  .hv1-banner-slider.owl-carousel,
  .hv1-banner-single-slider,
  .hv1-banner-slider .owl-stage-outer,
  .hv1-banner-slider .owl-stage,
  .hv1-banner-slider .owl-item {
    height: 500px;
    min-height: 500px;
  }

  .hv1-banner-single-slider {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }

  .hv1-banner-wrapper {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }

  .hv1-banner-content h5.btn-shape {
    padding: 10px 24px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
  }

  .hv1-banner-content .btn-theme {
    padding: 14px 36px;
  }

  .hv1-banner-slider .owl-nav button {
    display: none;
  }

  .hv1-banner-slider .owl-dots {
    right: 15px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .hv1-banner-slider .owl-dots .owl-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
  }

  .hv1-banner-slider .owl-dots .owl-dot.active {
    height: 35px;
  }
}

/* Small Mobile - up to 480px */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hv1-banner-area,
  .hv1-banner-slider.owl-carousel,
  .hv1-banner-single-slider,
  .hv1-banner-slider .owl-stage-outer,
  .hv1-banner-slider .owl-stage,
  .hv1-banner-slider .owl-item {
    height: 450px;
    min-height: 450px;
  }
}

/* Smooth Loading Animation */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes slideInFromBottom {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(60px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Ensure smooth transitions */
* {
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* ============================================
   REMOVE RED BACKGROUNDS FROM COUNTER ICONS
   ============================================ */

/* Remove red/colored background from counter icons */
.counter-wrapper .counter-wrap .img {
  background: transparent !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.counter-wrapper .counter-wrap .img img,
.counter-wrapper .counter-wrap .img svg {
  background: transparent !important;
}

/* ============================================
   ABOUT US IMAGE SLIDER - ELEGANT LAYOUT WITH 3D ROTATION
   ============================================ */

.about-slider-gallery {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  perspective: 1000px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.about-slider-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column-reverse;
  gap: 30px;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Bottom row */
.about-bottom-slides {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.about-small-slide {
  flex: 1;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
    filter 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  filter: brightness(0.85);
  background: #1a1a1a;
  z-index: 20;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* Main slider */
.about-main-slide {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  z-index: 100;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* Image transitions - Optimized */
.about-main-slide .slide-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 1;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.about-main-slide .slide-image.active {
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-small-slide .small-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 1;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.about-small-slide .small-image.active {
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Hover effects */
.about-small-slide:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  z-index: 200;
  filter: brightness(1);
  transform: scale(1.02) translateZ(10px);
}

/* Next active indicator */
.about-small-slide.next-active {
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(240, 140, 80, 0.5);
  filter: brightness(1);
  z-index: 150;
}

/* Remove exiting class if not used */
.about-main-slide .slide-image.exiting,
.about-small-slide .small-image.exiting {
  display: none; /* Or remove completely */
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-main-slide {
    height: 350px;
  }

  .about-small-slide {
    height: 220px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .about-slider-wrapper {
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .about-main-slide {
    height: 280px;
  }

  .about-bottom-slides {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .about-small-slide {
    height: 200px;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   WHY CHOOSE US IMAGE SLIDER - ELEGANT LAYOUT WITH 3D ROTATION
   ============================================ */

.why-choose-slider-gallery {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  perspective: 1000px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.why-choose-slider-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column-reverse;
  gap: 30px;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Bottom row */
.why-choose-bottom-slides {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.why-choose-small-slide {
  flex: 1;
  height: 210px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
    filter 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  filter: brightness(0.85);
  background: #1a1a1a;
  z-index: 20;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* Main slider - Reduced height to align with feature cards */
.why-choose-main-slide {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  z-index: 100;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* Image transitions - Optimized */
.why-choose-main-slide .why-slide-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 1;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.why-choose-main-slide .why-slide-image.active {
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 2;
}

.why-choose-small-slide .why-small-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 1;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.why-choose-small-slide .why-small-image.active {
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Hover effects */
.why-choose-small-slide:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  z-index: 200;
  filter: brightness(1);
  transform: scale(1.02) translateZ(10px);
}

/* Next active indicator */
.why-choose-small-slide.next-active {
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(240, 140, 80, 0.5);
  filter: brightness(1);
  z-index: 150;
}

/* Remove exiting class if not used */
.why-choose-main-slide .why-slide-image.exiting,
.why-choose-small-slide .why-small-image.exiting {
  display: none;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .why-choose-main-slide {
    height: 280px;
  }

  .why-choose-small-slide {
    height: 120px;
  }

  /* Ensure only active images are visible on tablet */
  .why-choose-main-slide .why-slide-image,
  .why-choose-small-slide .why-small-image {
    position: absolute !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
  }

  .why-choose-main-slide .why-slide-image.active,
  .why-choose-small-slide .why-small-image.active {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .why-choose-slider-wrapper {
    gap: 15px;
  }

  .why-choose-main-slide {
    height: 250px;
  }

  .why-choose-bottom-slides {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
  }

  .why-choose-small-slide {
    height: 140px;
  }

  /* Ensure only active images are visible on mobile */
  .why-choose-main-slide .why-slide-image,
  .why-choose-small-slide .why-small-image {
    position: absolute !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
  }

  .why-choose-main-slide .why-slide-image.active,
  .why-choose-small-slide .why-small-image.active {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   VERTICAL FEATURE CARDS - ROTATION ANIMATION
   ============================================ */

.vertical-feature-card {
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.vertical-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotateY(5deg) rotateX(5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
}

.vertical-feature-card:hover .iconify {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Responsive adjustments for feature cards */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .vertical-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) rotateY(3deg) rotateX(3deg);
  }

  /* Ensure cards display properly on tablet */
  .vertical-feature-card {
    padding: 30px 20px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .vertical-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }

  /* Adjust card sizing for mobile */
  .vertical-feature-card {
    padding: 25px 20px !important;
  }

  .vertical-feature-card h5 {
    font-size: 16px !important;
  }

  .vertical-feature-card p {
    font-size: 13px !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   ABOUT US IMAGE GRID - HOVER EFFECTS
   ============================================ */

.about-grid-image:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
}

.about-grid-image img {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.about-grid-image:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Responsive for About Us Media Section */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  /* About section wrapper becomes vertical on tablet */
  .hv1-about-wrapper {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 40px !important;
  }

  .hv1-about-content {
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hv1-about-thumb {
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .square-video-container {
    height: 450px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .about-image-grid .about-grid-image {
    height: 180px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  /* Mobile adjustments */
  .hv1-about-wrapper {
    gap: 30px !important;
  }

  .square-video-container {
    height: 350px !important;
  }

  .about-image-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .about-image-grid .about-grid-image {
    height: 220px !important;
  }

  .about-media-container {
    gap: 20px !important;
  }

  /* Adjust "What Sets Us Apart" box on mobile */
  .hv1-about-content div[style*="padding: 25px"] {
    padding: 20px !important;
  }

  .hv1-about-content div[style*="padding: 25px"] h5 {
    font-size: 16px !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   QUICK STATS CARDS - HOVER EFFECTS
   ============================================ */

.quick-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
}

.quick-stat-card .iconify {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.quick-stat-card:hover .iconify {
  transform: scale(1.2) rotate(10deg);
}

/* Responsive for Quick Stats */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .quick-stat-card {
    padding: 25px 15px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  [style*="grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr)"] {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   LEADERSHIP SLIDER - ELEGANT MODERN DESIGN
   ============================================ */

.leadership-slider-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.leadership-header {
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.8s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.leadership-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

/* Leadership Slider - Owl Carousel Configuration */
.leadership-slider.owl-carousel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
}

.leadership-slide {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Elegant Fade Transition for Images - Optimized */
.leadership-image {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.leadership-image .image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transform-origin: center;
  height: 600px;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.5s ease;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.leadership-image img.leader-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* Fade effect on slide change - Removed transform for performance */
.owl-item:not(.active) .leadership-image img.leader-photo {
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.owl-item.active .leadership-image img.leader-photo {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Pop-out zoom effect on hover */
.leadership-image .image-wrapper:hover img.leader-photo {
  transform: scale(1.12) translateY(-8px);
}

.leadership-image .image-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-15px);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* Elegant overlay effect during transition */
.leadership-image .image-wrapper::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.2) 0%,
    rgba(var(--theme-bg-rgb, 240, 140, 80), 0.2) 100%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1s ease;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.owl-item:not(.active) .leadership-image .image-wrapper::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Shimmer Effect on Image Change */
.leadership-image .image-wrapper::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.owl-item.active .leadership-image .image-wrapper::after {
  animation: shimmer 1.5s ease-out;
}

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

/* Content Animation - Slide in from left */
.leadership-content {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50px);
  transition: all 1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.owl-item.active .leadership-content {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

/* Staggered animation for text elements */
.leadership-content .leadership-role {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all 0.6s ease-out;
}

.owl-item.active .leadership-content .leadership-role {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.leadership-content h2 {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all 0.6s ease-out;
}

.owl-item.active .leadership-content h2 {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 0.5s;
}

.leadership-content p {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all 0.6s ease-out;
}

.owl-item.active .leadership-content p {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 0.6s;
}

.leadership-quote {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all 0.6s ease-out;
}

.owl-item.active .leadership-quote {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 0.7s;
}

/* Style for leadership names and titles */
.leadership-name {
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--theme-bg) !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.leadership-title {
  font-size: 14px !important;
  color: #666 !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Hide default owl nav */
.leadership-slider .owl-nav {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Custom Dots Styling */
.leadership-slider .owl-dots {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.leadership-slider .owl-dots .owl-dot {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background: rgba(var(--theme-bg-rgb, 240, 140, 80), 0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.leadership-slider .owl-dots .owl-dot.active {
  width: 50px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-bg), #ff6b6b);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(var(--theme-bg-rgb, 240, 140, 80), 0.4);
}

.leadership-slider .owl-dots .owl-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(var(--theme-bg-rgb, 240, 140, 80), 0.6);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Particle/Gradient Background Effect */
.leadership-slider-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 20% 50%,
    rgba(var(--theme-bg-rgb, 240, 140, 80), 0.05) 0%,
    transparent 50%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.leadership-slider-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 80% 50%,
    rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.05) 0%,
    transparent 50%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.leadership-slider-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Quote styling enhancement */
.leadership-quote {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 30px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.leadership-quote::before {
  content: "\201C";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: -10px;
  font-size: 80px;
  color: var(--theme-bg);
  opacity: 0.2;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Add this to fix intermittent autoplay */
.leadership-slider.owl-carousel {
  animation-play-state: running !important;
}

/* Ensure autoplay continues on hover */
.leadership-slider.owl-carousel:hover {
  animation-play-state: running !important;
}

/* Force Owl Carousel stage to animate */
.leadership-slider .owl-stage {
  animation-play-state: running !important;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .leadership-content h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .leadership-image .image-wrapper {
    height: 450px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .leadership-slider .owl-dots {
    margin-top: 30px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .leadership-slider .owl-dots .owl-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
  }

  .leadership-slider .owl-dots .owl-dot.active {
    width: 35px;
  }

  .leadership-content {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  .hv2-feature-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .leadership-quote::before {
    font-size: 60px;
    top: -5px;
  }

  .leadership-image .image-wrapper {
    height: 350px;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   COURSES SECTION BACKGROUND - SUBTLE NURSE IMAGE
   ============================================ */

/* Background image removed - now using decorative elements in HTML */
.hv1-course-category-area {
  /* background-image removed for modern design with decorative shapes */
}

/* Overlay removed - not needed with new design */
.hv1-course-category-area::before {
  /* removed overlay */
}

.hv1-course-category-area .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ============================================
   COUNTER AREA BACKGROUND - SUBTLE OVERLAY
   ============================================ */

.hv1-counter-area {
  position: relative;
}

/* Semi-transparent white overlay for subtle business background */
.hv1-counter-area::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  /* background: rgba(
    255,
    255,
    255,
    0.93
  );  */
  /* background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); */
  background: #fff;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hv1-counter-area .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
/* .hv1-single-features{
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 30px;
  background: #f8f9fa;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--theme-bg);
} */

/* ============================================
   ABOUT US SECTION BACKGROUND - SUBTLE OVERLAY
   ============================================ */

.hv1-about-area {
  position: relative;
}

/* Semi-transparent white overlay for subtle about section background */
.hv1-about-area::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgb(240, 243, 247);
  /* High opacity = very subtle background */
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hv1-about-area .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.svg-gap{
  width: 95; 
  height: 81px;
}
.industry-card{
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  background: #f8f9fa;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--theme-bg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
}


/* Application Process - Alternating Tree Timeline (SSW Journey Only) */
.process-wrapper {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

/* Central vertical timeline line */
.process-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--theme-bg) 0%, rgba(240, 140, 80, 0.3) 100%);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* Base step styling - ONLY for process-wrapper (SSW Journey) */
.process-wrapper .process-step {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    padding: 15px;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 10px;
    width: 47%;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

/* Left-side steps (odd numbers: 1, 3, 5, 7) */
.process-wrapper .process-step:nth-child(odd) {
    margin-right: auto;
    border-right: 4px solid var(--theme-bg);
    flex-direction: row;
}

/* Right-side steps (even numbers: 2, 4, 6, 8) */
.process-wrapper .process-step:nth-child(even) {
    margin-left: auto;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--theme-bg);
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

/* Connecting line from step to center (left side) */
.process-wrapper .process-step:nth-child(odd)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -30px;
    top: 30px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--theme-bg);
}

/* Connecting line from step to center (right side) */
.process-wrapper .process-step:nth-child(even)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -30px;
    top: 30px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--theme-bg);
}

/* Hover effect */
.process-wrapper .process-step:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* Step number circle */
.process-wrapper .step-number {
    position: relative;
    min-width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    margin: 0 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.process-wrapper .step-icon {
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--theme-bg);
    opacity: 0.2;
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 1;
}

.process-wrapper .step-digit {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: var(--theme-bg);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 16px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(240, 140, 80, 0.3);
}

/* Content area */
.process-wrapper .step-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.process-wrapper .step-title {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark, #333);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.process-wrapper .step-timeline {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(var(--theme-bg-rgb), 0.1);
    color: var(--theme-bg);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.process-wrapper .step-description {
    color: var(--text-gray, #666);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 20px auto 0;
    color: var(--text-gray, #666);
}

/* Responsive - stack vertically on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .process-wrapper::before {
        left: 30px;
    }

    .process-wrapper .process-step {
        width: calc(100% - 60px);
        margin-left: 60px !important;
        margin-right: 0 !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        border-left: 4px solid var(--theme-bg) !important;
        border-right: none !important;
    }

    .process-wrapper .process-step::after {
        left: -30px !important;
        right: auto !important;
        width: 30px !important;
    }

    .process-wrapper .step-number {
        margin: 0 10px 0 0 !important;
    }
}

/* Events Timeline (Gallery & Events page) - Alternating Tree with Collapse */
.events-timeline-tree {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

/* Central vertical timeline line for events */
.events-timeline-tree::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--theme-bg) 0%, rgba(240, 140, 80, 0.3) 100%);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* Event items - alternating tree design */
.events-timeline-tree .process-step {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    padding: 15px;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 10px;
    width: 47%;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Left-side events (odd) */
.events-timeline-tree .process-step:nth-child(odd) {
    margin-right: auto;
    border-right: 4px solid var(--theme-bg);
    flex-direction: row;
}

/* Right-side events (even) */
.events-timeline-tree .process-step:nth-child(even) {
    margin-left: auto;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--theme-bg);
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

/* Connecting lines to center */
.events-timeline-tree .process-step:nth-child(odd)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -30px;
    top: 30px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--theme-bg);
}

.events-timeline-tree .process-step:nth-child(even)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -30px;
    top: 30px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--theme-bg);
}

/* Hover effect */
.events-timeline-tree .process-step:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* Collapsed state - hide events after 6th */
.events-timeline-tree.collapsed .process-step {
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 15px;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

/* Show first 6 events when collapsed */
.events-timeline-tree.collapsed .process-step:nth-child(1),
.events-timeline-tree.collapsed .process-step:nth-child(2),
.events-timeline-tree.collapsed .process-step:nth-child(3),
.events-timeline-tree.collapsed .process-step:nth-child(4),
.events-timeline-tree.collapsed .process-step:nth-child(5),
.events-timeline-tree.collapsed .process-step:nth-child(6) {
    max-height: 500px;
    opacity: 1;
    margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    padding: 15px;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Step number, digit, content styling for events */
.events-timeline-tree .step-number {
    position: relative;
    min-width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    margin: 0 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.events-timeline-tree .step-digit {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: var(--theme-bg);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 16px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(240, 140, 80, 0.3);
}

.events-timeline-tree .step-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.events-timeline-tree .step-title {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.events-timeline-tree .step-timeline {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(var(--theme-bg-rgb), 0.1);
    color: var(--theme-bg);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.events-timeline-tree .step-description {
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Today card special styling */
.events-timeline-tree .event-today {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff5f0 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border-left-width: 5px !important;
    border-right-width: 5px !important;
}

.events-timeline-tree .event-today .step-digit {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
}

/* Show More/Less Button */
.timeline-toggle-btn {
    display: block;
    margin: 30px auto 0;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    background: var(--theme-bg);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(240, 140, 80, 0.3);
}

.timeline-toggle-btn:hover {
    background: #e66a3c;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(240, 140, 80, 0.4);
}

.timeline-toggle-btn .iconify {
    margin-left: 8px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-toggle-btn.expanded .iconify {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Mobile responsive for events timeline */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .events-timeline-tree::before {
        left: 30px;
    }

    .events-timeline-tree .process-step {
        width: calc(100% - 60px);
        margin-left: 60px !important;
        margin-right: 0 !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        border-left: 4px solid var(--theme-bg) !important;
        border-right: none !important;
    }

    .events-timeline-tree .process-step::after {
        left: -30px !important;
        right: auto !important;
        width: 30px !important;
    }

    .events-timeline-tree .step-number {
        margin: 0 10px 0 0 !important;
    }
}

/* Gallery Slider Arrow Navigation */
.hv1-gallery-slider {
    position: relative;
}

.hv1-gallery-slider .owl-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 100%;
    left: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 10;
}

.hv1-gallery-slider .owl-nav button {
    position: absolute;
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background: white;
    border: 2px solid rgba(240, 140, 80, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: all;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.hv1-gallery-slider .owl-nav button.owl-prev {
    left: -15px;
}

.hv1-gallery-slider .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    right: -15px;
}

.hv1-gallery-slider .owl-nav button .iconify {
    color: var(--theme-bg);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hv1-gallery-slider .owl-nav button:hover {
    background: var(--theme-bg);
    border-color: var(--theme-bg);
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(240, 140, 80, 0.3);
}

.hv1-gallery-slider .owl-nav button:hover .iconify {
    color: white;
}

.hv1-gallery-slider .owl-nav button.disabled {
    opacity: 0.3;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* Hide dots */
.hv1-gallery-slider .owl-dots {
    display: none;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hv1-gallery-slider .owl-nav button {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
    }

    .hv1-gallery-slider .owl-nav button.owl-prev {
        left: -10px;
    }

    .hv1-gallery-slider .owl-nav button.owl-next {
        right: -10px;
    }
}


/* How We Teach Custom CSS - methodology-1 */
.methodology-card {
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.methodology-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0px 30px 30px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.methodology-card .img {
    text-align: center;
}

.methodology-card .img .iconify {
    color: var(--theme-clr);
}

/* Fix card heights in grid layouts */
.hv2-feature-area .row .hv1-single-feature,
.s-py-100 .row .hv1-single-feature {
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 180px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.hv2-feature-area .row .hv1-single-feature .content,
.s-py-100 .row .hv1-single-feature .content {
    flex: 1;
}

/* Ensure equal heights in certification section */
.s-py-100 .row.g-4 {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.s-py-100 .row.g-4 > [class*="col-"] {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Training program cards in grid - maintain proper spacing */
.course-v1-area .row.g-4 .col-12 {
    display: block;
}

.course-v1-area .row.g-4 .single-crsV1-list {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.course-v1-area .row.g-4 .col-12:last-child .single-crsV1-list {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.methodology-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.methodology-features li {
    padding: 8px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.methodology-features li .iconify {
    color: var(--theme-clr);
}

.methodology-highlight {
    padding: 40px 30px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--theme-clr);
}

.methodology-highlight .img {
    text-align: center;
}

.methodology-highlight .img .iconify {
    color: var(--theme-clr);
}

.feature-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px 15px;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 8px;
    height: 100%;
}

.feature-item .iconify {
    color: var(--theme-clr);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.feature-item h6 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.feature-item p {
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.bg-light {
    background-color: #f8f9fa !important;
}

.section-subtitle {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 20px auto 0;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Program Comparison Table */
.program-comparison-table {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.program-comparison-table thead {
    background: var(--theme-bg);
}

.program-comparison-table thead th {
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 20px 15px;
    border: none;
    text-align: left;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.program-comparison-table tbody td {
    padding: 18px 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.program-comparison-table tbody tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.program-comparison-table tbody tr:hover {
    background: #fafafa;
}

.program-comparison-table strong {
    color: var(--font-clr);
    font-size: 16px;
}

.program-comparison-table .text-muted {
    color: #888;
    font-size: 13px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .program-comparison-table {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .program-comparison-table thead th,
    .program-comparison-table tbody td {
        padding: 12px 10px;
    }
}

/* Partner Stats Cards */
.partner-stat-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--theme-bg);
}

.partner-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.partner-stat-card .stat-icon {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.partner-stat-card .stat-icon .iconify {
    color: var(--theme-clr);
}

.partner-stat-card h3 {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--theme-clr);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.partner-stat-card p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Industry Badges */
.partner-categories {
    background: white;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.partner-categories h5 {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--font-clr);
}

.industry-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #444;
}

.industry-badge:hover {
    background: white;
    border-color: var(--theme-bg);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(247, 56, 89, 0.15);
}

.industry-badge .iconify {
    color: var(--theme-clr);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .partner-stat-card {
        padding: 30px 15px;
    }

    .partner-stat-card h3 {
        font-size: 36px;
    }

    .partner-categories {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .industry-badge {
        font-size: 13px;
        padding: 10px;
        gap: 6px;
    }
}

 /* Map Container */
.hv1-map-container {
  border-radius: 15px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.map-wrapper {
 position: relative;
 width: 100%;
 height: 450px;
}

.google-map-embed {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

/* Map Overlay */
.map-info-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  max-width: 250px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}
.map-info-content h5 {
  color: var(--theme-bg);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.map-info-content p {
  color: #666;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Directions Text */
.map-directions-text {
  color: #666;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

          /* Transportation Options */
          .transport-options {
            margin-top: 30px;
          }

          .transport-item {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 20px;
            background: #f8f9fa;
            border-radius: 10px;
            height: 100%;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
          }

          .transport-item:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
          }


          .transport-item h6 {
            color: #333;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
          }

          .transport-item p.small {
            color: #666;
            font-size: 13px;
            margin-bottom: 0;
          }

          /* Responsive */
          @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .map-info-overlay {
              position: relative;
              top: 0;
              right: 0;
              max-width: 100%;
              margin-top: 15px;
              background: white;
            }

            .map-wrapper {
              height: 350px;
            }

            .transport-item {
              margin-bottom: 15px;
            }
          }
          /* Simple Contact Form */
          .contact-form-simple-wrapper {
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            background: white;
            border-radius: 15px;
            padding: 40px;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
          }

          /* Contact Info Side */
          .contact-info-simple h4 {
            color: #333;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 22px;
            padding-bottom: 15px;
            border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0;
          }

          .contact-item {
            padding: 20px 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid #f5f5f5;
          }

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

          .contact-icon {
            color: var(--theme-bg);
            font-size: 20px;
          }

          .contact-label {
            color: #333;
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 500;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
          }

          .contact-text {
            color: #666;
            margin: 0;
            font-size: 15px;
          }

          /* Form Side */
          .contact-form-simple h5 {
            color: #333;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 20px;
            padding-bottom: 15px;
            border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0;
          }

          /* Form Elements */
          .form-group-simple {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
          }

          .form-label-simple {
            display: block;
            color: #333;
            font-weight: 500;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            font-size: 14px;
          }

          .form-input-simple {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 12px 15px;
            border: 1px solid #ddd;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: 15px;
            transition: border 0.3s ease;
            background: #f8f9fa;
          }

          .form-input-simple:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: var(--theme-bg);
            background: white;
          }

          .form-input-simple::placeholder {
            color: #999;
          }

          textarea.form-input-simple {
            resize: vertical;
            min-height: 120px;
          }

          /* Checkbox */
          .checkbox-simple {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
          }

          .checkbox-simple input[type="checkbox"] {
            width: 18px;
            height: 18px;
            accent-color: var(--theme-bg);
          }

          .checkbox-simple label {
            color: #666;
            font-size: 14px;
            cursor: pointer;
            margin: 0;
          }

          /* Button */
          .btn.btn-theme.btn-lg {
            padding: 14px;
            font-weight: 500;
            font-size: 16px;
          }

          /* Responsive */
          @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .contact-form-simple-wrapper {
              padding: 30px;
            }

            .contact-item {
              padding: 15px 0;
            }

            .form-input-simple {
              padding: 10px 12px;
            }
          }

/* ============================================
   TRUSTED PARTNERS TREE STRUCTURE (About Us Page)
   ============================================ */

/* Partners tree wrapper - unique class to avoid conflicts */
.partners-tree-wrapper {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

/* Central vertical line for partners tree */
.partners-tree-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
        rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.8) 0%,
        rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.4) 50%,
        rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.2) 100%);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.3);
}

/* Partner card base styling */
.partner-tree-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8f9fa 100%);
    border-radius: 12px;
    width: 45%;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* Left-side partners (odd positions) */
.partner-tree-card:nth-child(odd) {
    margin-right: auto;
    border-right: 5px solid #dc3545;
    flex-direction: row;
}

/* Right-side partners (even positions) */
.partner-tree-card:nth-child(even) {
    margin-left: auto;
    border-left: 5px solid #dc3545;
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

/* Connecting line from card to center (left side) */
.partner-tree-card:nth-child(odd)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -35px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 35px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #dc3545, rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.3));
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.2);
}

/* Connecting line from card to center (right side) */
.partner-tree-card:nth-child(even)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -35px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 35px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, #dc3545, rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.3));
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.2);
}

/* Decorative pulse circle at connection point */
.partner-tree-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    background: #dc3545;
    border: 3px solid white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.4);
    animation: partner-pulse 2s ease-out infinite;
    z-index: 10;
}

.partner-tree-card:nth-child(odd)::before {
    right: -43px;
}

.partner-tree-card:nth-child(even)::before {
    left: -43px;
}

/* Pulse animation */
@keyframes partner-pulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.6);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(220, 53, 69, 0);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(220, 53, 69, 0);
    }
}

/* Hover effect */
.partner-tree-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.2);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #fff5f6 100%);
}

/* Icon container */
.partner-tree-icon {
    min-width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    margin: 0 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc3545, #e74c3c);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.partner-tree-card:hover .partner-tree-icon {
    transform: rotate(5deg) scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.4);
}

.partner-tree-icon .iconify {
    color: white;
    font-size: 28px;
}

/* Content area */
.partner-tree-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.partner-tree-content h5 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.partner-tree-content p {
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.partner-tree-content strong {
    color: #dc3545;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Add clean cream background to parent section */
.partners-section-overlay {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #faf8f5 0%, #f5f1ec 100%) !important;
}

.partners-section-overlay .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Responsive design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Stack vertically with left-aligned tree */
    .partners-tree-wrapper::before {
        left: 35px;
    }

    .partner-tree-card {
        width: calc(100% - 70px);
        margin-left: 70px !important;
        margin-right: 0 !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        border-left: 5px solid #dc3545 !important;
        border-right: none !important;
    }

    .partner-tree-card::after {
        left: -35px !important;
        right: auto !important;
        width: 35px !important;
        background: linear-gradient(to left, #dc3545, rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.3)) !important;
    }

    .partner-tree-card::before {
        left: -43px !important;
        right: auto !important;
    }

    .partner-tree-icon {
        min-width: 55px;
        height: 55px;
        margin: 0 15px 0 0 !important;
    }

    .partner-tree-icon .iconify {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .partner-tree-content h5 {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .partner-tree-content p {
        font-size: 13px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .partners-tree-wrapper::before {
        left: 25px;
    }

    .partner-tree-card {
        width: calc(100% - 55px);
        margin-left: 55px !important;
        padding: 18px;
    }

    .partner-tree-card::after {
        left: -25px !important;
        width: 25px !important;
    }

    .partner-tree-card::before {
        left: -33px !important;
        width: 14px;
        height: 14px;
    }

    .partner-tree-icon {
        min-width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   ELEGANT PAGE HEADER - FOR ALL PAGES (EXCEPT HOME)
   ============================================ */

/* Modern page header container */
.elegant-page-header {
    position: relative;
    padding: 50px 0 35px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 180px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Animated gradient overlay - removed for cleaner look */
.elegant-page-header::before {
    content: none;
}

/* Floating particles background - removed for cleaner look */
.elegant-page-header::after {
    content: none;
}

/* Content container */
.elegant-page-header .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Header content wrapper */
.elegant-header-content {
    text-align: center;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Breadcrumb / Category tag */
.elegant-header-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 20px;
    background: rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 2px solid rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: #dc3545;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    animation: fadeInDown 1s ease-out 0.2s both;
}

@keyframes fadeInDown {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Main heading */
.elegant-header-title {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 42px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #2c3e50;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.4s both;
}

.elegant-header-title .highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc3545, #ff6b6b);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    display: inline-block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.15));
}

/* Subtitle/description */
.elegant-header-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(14px, 1.8vw, 17px);
    color: #5a6c7d;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-weight: 400;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.6s both;
}

/* Decorative line under subtitle */
.elegant-header-divider {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #dc3545, transparent);
    margin: 16px auto 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
    animation: expandWidth 1s ease-out 0.8s both;
}

@keyframes expandWidth {
    from {
        width: 0;
        opacity: 0;
    }
    to {
        width: 60px;
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* Decorative shapes - hidden for cleaner design */
.elegant-header-shape {
    display: none;
}

/* Wave decoration at bottom */
.elegant-header-wave {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 40px;
    z-index: 5;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.elegant-header-wave svg {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.elegant-header-wave path {
    fill: #ffffff;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .elegant-page-header {
        padding: 40px 0 30px;
        min-height: 160px;
    }

    .elegant-header-title {
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .elegant-header-wave {
        height: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .elegant-page-header {
        padding: 35px 0 25px;
        min-height: 140px;
    }

    .elegant-header-tag {
        padding: 5px 16px;
        font-size: 11px;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .elegant-header-subtitle {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }

    .elegant-header-wave {
        height: 25px;
    }

    .elegant-header-shape {
        opacity: 0.03;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   GALLERY GRID LAYOUT - MAGAZINE STYLE
   ============================================ */

/* Main gallery grid container */
.gallery-grid-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    position: relative;
}

/* Individual gallery grid item */
.gallery-grid-item {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Featured first item - spans 2 rows for magazine effect */
.gallery-grid-item:first-child {
    grid-row: span 2;
}

/* Image wrapper within grid item */
.gallery-grid-item .crsV1-list-thumb {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* First item has specific height */
.gallery-grid-item:first-child .crsV1-list-thumb {
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 500px;
}

/* Regular items have standard height */
.gallery-grid-item:not(:first-child) .crsV1-list-thumb {
    height: 240px;
}

/* Images fill container */
.gallery-grid-item .crsV1-list-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Hover effect - zoom image */
.gallery-grid-item:hover .crsV1-list-thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Gallery overlay */
.gallery-grid-item .gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.85), rgba(240, 140, 80, 0.85));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 10;
}

.gallery-grid-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-grid-item .gallery-overlay .iconify {
    color: white;
    font-size: 48px;
    transform: scale(0.8);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-grid-item:hover .gallery-overlay .iconify {
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* Gallery caption */
.gallery-grid-item .gallery-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 70%, transparent 100%);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    z-index: 5;
}

.gallery-grid-item:hover .gallery-caption {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.gallery-grid-item .gallery-caption h5 {
    color: white;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.gallery-grid-item .gallery-caption p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 13px;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Hover effect on card itself */
.gallery-grid-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.2);
}

/* Smooth rotation styles for first gallery item */
.gallery-grid-item:first-child .crsV1-list-thumb {
    position: relative;
}

.gallery-grid-item:first-child .crsV1-list-thumb img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    transform: scale(1);
}

.gallery-grid-item:first-child .crsV1-list-thumb img.gallery-active-img {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 2;
}

.gallery-grid-item:first-child .crsV1-list-thumb img.gallery-exiting-img {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* On hover, still apply zoom to active image */
.gallery-grid-item:first-child:hover .crsV1-list-thumb img.gallery-active-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .gallery-grid-layout {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .gallery-grid-item:first-child {
        grid-row: span 1;
    }

    .gallery-grid-item:first-child .crsV1-list-thumb {
        min-height: 350px;
    }

    .gallery-grid-item:not(:first-child) .crsV1-list-thumb {
        height: 220px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .gallery-grid-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .gallery-grid-item:first-child {
        grid-row: span 1;
    }

    .gallery-grid-item:first-child .crsV1-list-thumb {
        min-height: 280px;
    }

    .gallery-grid-item:not(:first-child) .crsV1-list-thumb {
        height: 240px;
    }

    .gallery-grid-item .gallery-caption {
        padding: 15px;
    }

    .gallery-grid-item .gallery-caption h5 {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .gallery-grid-item .gallery-caption p {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
}

/* Gallery CTA Section - Better Image/Text Balance */
.gallery-cta-section .hv2-feature-thumb {
    max-width: 480px;
}

.gallery-cta-section .hv2-feature-content {
    max-width: 700px;
    flex: 1;
}

.gallery-cta-section .hv2-feature-wrapper {
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .gallery-cta-section .hv2-feature-thumb {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .gallery-cta-section .hv2-feature-wrapper {
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   LEADERSHIP GRID - SIDE BY SIDE LAYOUT
   ============================================ */

.leadership-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.leadership-grid-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.leadership-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100%;
    overflow: visible;
}

.leadership-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--theme-bg) 0%, #ff6b9d 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

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

.leadership-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.leadership-card-inner {
    padding: 35px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

/* Image Section */
.leadership-image-section {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.leadership-image-section .image-wrapper {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 6px solid var(--theme-bg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 20, 90, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.leadership-card:hover .leadership-image-section .image-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(212, 20, 90, 0.4);
}

.leadership-image-section .leader-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.leader-info {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.leadership-role {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-bg) 0%, #ff6b9d 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 7px 20px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.leader-name {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    margin: 10px 0 6px;
}

.leadership-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #666;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Content Section */
.leadership-content-section {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.leadership-content-section h4 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2c2c2c;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.leadership-content-section h4 span {
    color: var(--theme-bg);
}

.leadership-content-section .intro-text {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.leadership-quote {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 22px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--theme-bg);
    position: relative;
    margin-top: auto;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    min-height: 280px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.leadership-quote::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    top: -8px;
    left: 14px;
    font-size: 55px;
    color: var(--theme-bg);
    opacity: 0.12;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

.quote-intro {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--theme-bg);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.leadership-quote p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.leadership-quote p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .leadership-grid-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 25px;
    }

    .leadership-card-inner {
        padding: 25px;
    }

    .leadership-image-section .image-wrapper {
        width: 170px;
        height: 170px;
    }

    .leader-name {
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .leadership-content-section h4 {
        font-size: 19px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .leadership-card-inner {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .leadership-image-section .image-wrapper {
        width: 140px;
        height: 140px;
    }

    .leader-name {
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .leadership-content-section h4 {
        font-size: 17px;
    }

    .leadership-quote {
        padding: 18px;
    }

    .leadership-content-section .intro-text {
        font-size: 13.5px;
    }

    .leadership-quote p {
        font-size: 13px;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   VIDEO HERO BANNER STYLES
   ============================================ */
.hv1-video-banner-area {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 600px;
    max-height: 900px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.video-hero-background {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.video-hero-background video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.video-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 100%);
}

.video-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 700px;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.video-hero-content h5.btn-shape {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 10px 25px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: white;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.video-hero-content h2 {
    font-size: 52px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.video-hero-content h2 span {
    color: #f39c12;
}

.video-hero-content p {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.video-hero-content .btn {
    padding: 16px 40px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.4);
}

/* Video Hero Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hv1-video-banner-area {
        height: 80vh;
        min-height: 500px;
    }

    .video-hero-content h2 {
        font-size: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hv1-video-banner-area {
        height: 70vh;
        min-height: 450px;
    }

    .video-hero-content h2 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .video-hero-content p {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   STICKY SIDEBAR BUTTONS
   ============================================ */
.sticky-sidebar-buttons {
    position: fixed;
    right: 0;
    top: 55%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 9998;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.sticky-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    text-orientation: mixed;
    padding: 20px 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 8px 0 0 8px;
}

.sticky-btn-info {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--theme-bg), #e67e22);
    color: white;
}

.sticky-btn-inquiry {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f39c12, #e67e22);
    color: white;
}

.sticky-btn:hover {
    padding-right: 20px;
    box-shadow: -5px 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.sticky-btn-text {
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Sticky buttons responsive */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .sticky-sidebar-buttons {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   HEADER TOP RIGHT - FAQ & JAPANESE BUTTONS
   ============================================ */
.hdr-top-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.hdr-top-right ul {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.top-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.faq-btn {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--theme-bg);
    border: 2px solid var(--theme-bg);
}

.faq-btn:hover {
    background: var(--theme-bg);
    color: white;
}

.lang-btn {
    background: transparent;
    color: #333;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-size: 13px;
    gap: 5px;
}

.lang-btn:hover {
    background: #f5f5f5;
    border-color: #ccc;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* Language Dropdown */
.lang-dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.lang-dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    right: 0;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    min-width: 130px;
    padding: 5px 0;
    margin-top: 8px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 1000;
    list-style: none;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
}

.lang-dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -6px;
    right: 15px;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background: white;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    border-left: 1px solid #eee;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}

.lang-dropdown:hover .lang-dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.lang-dropdown-menu li {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.lang-dropdown-menu li a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 15px;
    color: #555;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.lang-dropdown-menu li a:hover {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    color: var(--theme-bg);
}

.lang-dropdown-menu li a.active {
    background: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.1);
    color: var(--theme-bg);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.lang-dropdown-menu li a.active::before {
    content: '✓';
    font-size: 11px;
}

.lang-dropdown-menu li a.active:hover {
    background: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.15);
    color: var(--theme-bg);
}

/* ============================================
   SSW PROGRAM CARDS HOVER
   ============================================ */
.ssw-program-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--theme-bg);
}

/* SSW Program Cards Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hv1-course-category-area > .container > div[style*="grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr)"] {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 30px !important;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   CORE VALUES SECTION HOVER
   ============================================ */
.core-value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    background: white;
}

/* Core Values Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hv1-feature-area.bg-white > .container > div[style*="grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr)"] {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hv1-feature-area.bg-white > .container > div[style*="grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr)"] {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   ABOUT US PAGE - MOTHER COMPANY SECTION
   ============================================ */
.about-mother-company-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);
}

.about-company-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.about-company-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.about-company-text {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-product-box {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.about-product-title {
    color: var(--theme-bg);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

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

.about-product-list li {
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #dee2e6;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-product-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.about-flags-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.about-flag-item {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
}

.about-flag-item p {
    margin: 6px 0 0 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.about-mission-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-bg) 0%, #2980b9 100%);
    padding: 28px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: white;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.about-mission-box h5 {
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-mission-box p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================
   ABOUT US PAGE - TIMELINE SECTION
   ============================================ */
.timeline-intro-text {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: #495057;
}

.timeline-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--theme-bg);
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

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

.timeline-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.timeline-year-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--theme-bg);
    color: white;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.timeline-card-title {
    color: var(--theme-bg);
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 16px;
    flex: 1;
}

.timeline-card-text {
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #555;
}

/* Special styling for earthquake card */
.timeline-card-earthquake {
    background: #fff5f5;
    border-top-color: #e74c3c;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(231,76,60,0.15);
}

.timeline-card-earthquake .timeline-year-badge {
    background: #e74c3c;
}

.timeline-card-earthquake .timeline-card-title {
    color: #e74c3c;
}

/* Today card - full width */
.timeline-card-today {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-bg) 0%, #2980b9 100%);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    color: white;
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    border-top: none;
}

.timeline-card-today:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.timeline-today-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.timeline-today-title {
    color: white;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 20px;
}

.timeline-today-text {
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 15px;
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE - ABOUT US PAGE
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .about-company-card {
        padding: 30px;
    }

    .about-flags-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

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

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .about-company-card {
        padding: 25px;
    }

    .about-flags-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .about-flag-item {
        padding: 10px;
    }

    .timeline-card {
        padding: 18px;
    }

    .timeline-card-today {
        padding: 20px;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   CORE VALUES - SLEEK DESIGN
   ============================================ */
.core-values-grid {
    margin-top: 50px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.core-value-card-sleek {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.core-value-card-sleek:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border-color: var(--theme-bg);
}

.core-value-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.1) 0%, rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.05) 100%);
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.core-value-card-sleek:hover .core-value-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-bg) 0%, #e67e22 100%);
}

.core-value-card-sleek:hover .core-value-icon .iconify {
    color: white !important;
}

.core-value-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.core-value-content h5 {
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #2c3e50;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.core-value-content p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #666;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .core-values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
        gap: 18px;
    }

    .core-value-card-sleek {
        padding: 18px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .core-values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .core-value-card-sleek {
        padding: 16px;
    }

    .core-value-icon {
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
    }

    .core-value-content h5 {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .core-value-content p {
        font-size: 13px;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   HOME PAGE - WHY CHOOSE US & ABOUT RESPONSIVE
   (Moved from index.html inline styles)
   ============================================ */

/* Why Choose Us - Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  /* Main grid becomes single column on tablet */
  .hv1-feature-area > .container > div[style*="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr"] {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 40px !important;
  }

  /* Feature cards remain 2 columns on tablet */
  div[style*="grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr)"].vertical-feature-card:not(.about-image-grid) {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  /* Everything becomes single column on mobile */
  .hv1-feature-area > .container > div[style*="grid-template-columns"] {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 30px !important;
  }

  /* Feature cards become single column on mobile */
  div[style*="grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr)"] {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }

  /* Adjust label card padding on mobile */
  .hv1-feature-area div[style*="padding: 25px 30px"] {
    padding: 20px !important;
  }
}

/* About Us Section - Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  /* About wrapper becomes single column on tablet */
  .hv1-about-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 40px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  /* About content adjustments for mobile */
  .hv1-about-content {
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  /* About video and image grid adjustments */
  .about-media-container {
    gap: 20px !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   HOME PAGE - COURSE CATEGORY HOVER EFFECTS
   (Moved from index.html inline styles)
   ============================================ */

/* Course category card base style with colored top border */
.single-course-ctgry {
  border-top: 3px solid !important;
}

/* Course category card hover effects */
.single-course-ctgry:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
}

/* Category Tab Button Base Styles */
.category-tab-btn {
  padding: 12px 30px !important;
  border-radius: 25px !important;
  border: 2px solid #e0e0e0 !important;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--theme-bg) !important;
  background: white !important;
  color: #333 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

/* Active Tab Button */
.category-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--theme-bg) !important;
  color: white !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--theme-bg) !important;
  border-top: 3px solid #c0392b !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Hover effect for inactive tabs */
.category-tab-btn:not(.active):hover {
  background: var(--theme-bg) !important;
  color: white !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--theme-bg) !important;
  border-top: 3px solid #c0392b !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Smooth transitions */
.single-course-ctgry {
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
}

/* Icon gradient hover effect */
.single-course-ctgry:hover .iconify {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* ============================================
   HOME PAGE - LOGO ANIMATIONS
   (Moved from index.html inline styles)
   ============================================ */

/* Logo fade-in and slide down on page load */
@keyframes logoFadeSlide {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-30px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Logo pulse animation on hover */
@keyframes logoPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
}

/* Logo animations - size controlled by main CSS */
.logo-video,
.logo img {
  animation: logoFadeSlide 0.8s ease-out;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.logo:hover .logo-video,
.logo:hover img {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 5px 15px rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.3));
}

/* ============================================
   HOME PAGE - FEATURE CARDS HOVER EFFECTS
   (Moved from index.html inline styles)
   ============================================ */

/* Enhanced base shadows for feature cards */
.elegant-feature-card {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
}

/* Feature card hover - lift and enhance shadow */
.elegant-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Curvy video container hover animation */
.curvy-video-container:hover {
  transform: rotate(-3deg) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Smooth transitions for all interactive elements */
.elegant-feature-card,
.curvy-video-container {
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
}

/* Icon animation on card hover */
.elegant-feature-card:hover .iconify {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Floating animation for decorative circles */
@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-20px);
  }
}

/* Play button hover effect */
.play-btn-circle:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.6) !important;
}

#play-button-overlay:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

/* Close button hover effect */
#close-video-modal:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}