/* ==========================================================================
   Base Variables & Theming
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  /* Brand Colors */
  --primary-color: #0b1d3a; /* Deep Navy */
  --primary-light: #16325c;
  --secondary-color: #f1aa00; /* Accent Gold */
  --secondary-hover: #d39400;
  
  /* Text Colors */
  --text-dark: #1a1f24; /* Charcoal */
  --text-body: #4a5568; /* Neutral Gray */
  --text-light: #f7fafc;
  --text-muted: #718096;
  
  /* Surface Colors */
  --bg-color: #ffffff;
  --bg-alt: #f8fafc;
  --bg-alt-dark: #edf2f7;
  --border-color: #e2e8f0;
  
  /* Typography */
  --font-primary: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  
  /* Spacing */
  --spacing-xs: 0.25rem;
  --spacing-sm: 0.5rem;
  --spacing-md: 1rem;
  --spacing-lg: 1.5rem;
  --spacing-xl: 2rem;
  --spacing-2xl: 3rem;
  --spacing-3xl: 4rem;
  --spacing-4xl: 6rem;
  
  /* Border Radius */
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;
  --radius-xl: 20px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  
  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  
  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 150ms ease-in-out;
  --transition-normal: 300ms ease-in-out;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CSS Reset
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  color: var(--text-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-color);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img, picture, video, canvas, svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

input, button, textarea, select {
  font: inherit;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

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

button {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Typography
   ========================================================================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
h5 { font-size: 1.125rem; }
h6 { font-size: 1rem; }

p { margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md); }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.text-primary { color: var(--primary-color); }
.text-secondary { color: var(--secondary-color); }
.text-muted { color: var(--text-muted); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-white { color: var(--text-light); }

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Layout & Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--spacing-lg);
}

.section {
  padding: var(--spacing-4xl) 0;
}

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

.section-dark {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.section-dark h2, 
.section-dark h3 {
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.section-dark .section-tag {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Components
   ========================================================================== */

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-align: center;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--text-light);
}
.btn-primary:hover, .btn-primary:focus {
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
}
.btn-secondary:hover, .btn-secondary:focus {
  background-color: var(--secondary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-outline {
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  background: transparent;
}
.btn-outline:hover, .btn-outline:focus {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  border: 2px solid var(--text-light);
  color: var(--text-light);
  background: transparent;
}
.btn-outline-white:hover, .btn-outline-white:focus {
  background-color: var(--text-light);
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Announcement Bar */
.announcement-bar {
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-md);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 100;
}
.announcement-bar a {
  text-decoration: underline;
  margin-left: var(--spacing-sm);
}

/* Header & Navigation */
.header {
  background-color: var(--bg-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 99;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}
.header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  height: 80px;
}
.logo {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-xl);
  align-items: center;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}
.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

/* Cards */
.card {
  background-color: var(--bg-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.card-body {
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.card-footer {
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  padding-top: 0;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Badges */
.badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background-color: var(--bg-alt-dark);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* Forms */
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}
.form-label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--bg-color);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}
.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.1);
}

/* Footer */
.footer {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: var(--spacing-4xl) 0 var(--spacing-xl);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-3xl);
}
.footer-col h4 {
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}
.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}
.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}
.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}
.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: var(--spacing-xl);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

/* Floating WhatsApp Button */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background-color: #25d366;
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.whatsapp-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  color: white;
}
.whatsapp-float svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

/* Mobile CTA Bar */
.mobile-cta-bar {
  display: none; /* Shown in media queries */
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Redesign (Inspired Layout)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-redesign {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #fdfaf7; /* Soft peach/warm gray background */
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 6rem 0;
}

.hero-bg-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  opacity: 0.8;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid-redesign {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content-redesign {
  max-width: 540px;
}

.hero-title-redesign {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #1a1f24;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.highlight-word {
  color: #e5735c;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  z-index: 1;
}

.highlight-word::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.1em;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background: url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg preserveAspectRatio="none" viewBox="0 0 100 10" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M0 5 Q 50 10 100 5" stroke="%23e5735c" stroke-width="2" fill="none"/></svg>') no-repeat center;
  background-size: 100% 100%;
  z-index: -1;
}

.hero-desc-redesign {
  color: #4a5568;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-btn-redesign {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #e5735c;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.875rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(229, 115, 92, 0.3);
}

.hero-btn-redesign:hover {
  background-color: #d1624c;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(229, 115, 92, 0.4);
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-decoration {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  width: 150px;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Image Grid */
.hero-images-redesign {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  height: 500px;
}

.img-card-redesign {
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  background-color: #edf2f7;
}

.img-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e2e8f0 0%, #cbd5e0 100%);
  color: #718096;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem;
}

.img-tall {
  grid-row: span 2;
  height: 100%;
}

.img-small-top {
  height: 100%;
}

.img-small-bottom {
  height: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-grid-redesign {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hero-images-redesign {
    height: 400px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Netflix Style Stats Section
   ========================================================================== */
.netflix-stats-section {
  background-color: #141414; /* Deep cinematic black */
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(229, 115, 92, 0.15) 0%, rgba(20, 20, 20, 1) 70%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  border-top: 3px solid #e5735c; /* Using brand accent color instead of Netflix red to match the hero section */
  position: relative;
}

.netflix-stat-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border-radius: 16px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.netflix-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(229, 115, 92, 0.15); /* Accent glow */
  border-color: rgba(229, 115, 92, 0.3);
}

.netflix-stat-number {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #a3a3a3 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.netflix-stat-label {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #9ca3af;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Preparations Section (Inspired Layout)
   ========================================================================== */
.preparations-section {
  background-color: #fdfaf7; /* Warm off-white to match inspiration */
  padding: 5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.preparations-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.preparations-title-wrapper .section-tag {
  color: #d4a373; /* Muted Gold/Orange */
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.preparations-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; 
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: #1a1f24;
}

.view-all-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: #4a5568;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.view-all-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.arrow-circle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.view-all-link:hover .arrow-circle {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Seamless Infinite Marquee setup for Preparations */
.preparations-scroll-container {
  width: 100vw;
  margin-left: calc(-50vw + 50%); /* Full bleed */
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.preparations-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marqueeLeft 45s linear infinite;
}

.preparations-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.preparations-marquee-content {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 0 1rem 2rem 1rem; /* The padding-right is handled below to match gap */
  padding-right: 2rem;
}

.prep-card {
  flex: 0 0 300px;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  height: 400px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  color: white;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.prep-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.prep-card-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.prep-card:hover .prep-card-bg {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.prep-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.prep-badge {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #1a1f24;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.prep-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.prep-line {
  border: none;
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  width: 40px;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
}

.prep-content h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.prep-content p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.prep-rating {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #facc15; /* Star color */
}
.prep-rating span {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  margin-left: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Success Gallery Section (Interactive 3D Curve)
   ========================================================================== */
.success-gallery-section {
  padding-bottom: 8rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Seamless Infinite Marquee setup for Success Gallery */
.success-carousel-wrapper {
  width: 100vw;
  margin-left: calc(-50vw + 50%); /* Full bleed */
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4rem 0;
}

.success-carousel {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marqueeRight 40s linear infinite; /* Marquee right for variety */
}

.success-carousel:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.success-marquee-content {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-right: 2rem; /* Exact match to gap */
}

.success-card {
  flex: 0 0 300px;
  height: 420px;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  background: #1a1f24;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.success-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.success-card:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.success-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  z-index: 1;
}

.success-img::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
}

.success-info {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: left;
}

.success-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
}

.success-info p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.success-year {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Artful Why Choose Us Section (Leaf-shaped cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.artful-choose-section {
  background-color: #fdfaf7; /* Matches the warm off-white of the inspiration */
  padding: 6rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.artful-blob {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 45vw;
  height: 60vh;
  background-color: #c4765d; 
  border-radius: 40% 60% 70% 30% / 40% 50% 60% 50%;
  opacity: 0.15;
  z-index: 0;
  transform: rotate(-15deg);
}

.artful-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #1a1f24;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.artful-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.artful-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  /* Signature leaf shape border radius */
  border-radius: 80px 0 80px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  height: 100%;
}

.artful-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.artful-card-img {
  height: 240px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.artful-card-content {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  color: #fff;
}

.artful-card-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #fff;
}

.artful-card-content p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.artful-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  padding-bottom: 3px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.artful-link:hover {
  border-color: #fff;
}

/* Colors from the inspiration */
.bg-charcoal { background-color: #3b3749; } /* Handcrafted Textiles style */
.bg-terracotta { background-color: #c4765d; } /* Ceramic Objects style */
.bg-navy { background-color: #2b4058; } /* Contemporary Apparel style */
.bg-ochre { background-color: #bc8e4b; } /* Modern Decor style */

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonials Slider Section (Pastel Marquee)
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  background-color: #faf9f6; 
  padding: 6rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testi-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1a1f24;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.testi-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #64748b;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
}

/* Seamless Infinite Marquee setup */
.marquee-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: 100vw;
  margin-left: calc(-50vw + 50%); /* Full bleed */
  overflow: hidden;
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
}

/* Track 1 moves left */
.track-left {
  animation: marqueeLeft 35s linear infinite;
}

/* Track 2 moves right */
.track-right {
  animation: marqueeRight 35s linear infinite;
}

/* Pause on hover */
.marquee-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.marquee-content {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem; /* Matches gap for perfect loop */
}

@keyframes marqueeLeft {
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@keyframes marqueeRight {
  0% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* Testimonial Cards */
.testi-card {
  width: 420px; 
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  color: #1a1f24;
  /* Ensure it looks good if text wraps */
  min-height: 200px;
}

.testi-text {
  font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.testi-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.testi-author img {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.testi-author-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.testi-author-info strong {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.testi-author-info span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(26, 31, 36, 0.7);
}

/* Pastel Colors matching the reference image */
.bg-pastel-pink { background-color: #ffb8b1; }
.bg-pastel-peach { background-color: #ffd8a8; }
.bg-pastel-yellow { background-color: #fce895; }
.bg-pastel-green { background-color: #bbf2bc; }
.bg-pastel-blue { background-color: #a6d8ff; }
.bg-pastel-purple { background-color: #d3b4f6; }
.bg-pastel-hotpink { background-color: #ffb3d9; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Meet Our Faculty Section (Inspired Cutout Design)
   ========================================================================== */
.faculty-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faculty-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faculty-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1a1f24;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Infinite Seamless Marquee */
.faculty-slider-wrapper {
  width: 100vw;
  margin-left: calc(-50vw + 50%); /* Full bleed */
  display: flex;
}

.faculty-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: facultyMarquee 30s linear infinite;
}

.faculty-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.faculty-marquee-content {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-right: 3rem; /* Same as gap to perfectly connect the loop */
}

@keyframes facultyMarquee {
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.faculty-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 280px;
  height: 420px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background-color: transparent;
}

.faculty-bg-shape {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 65%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: #db3a3d; /* The specific red from the inspiration */
  border-radius: 60px 0 0 0;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faculty-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}

.faculty-vertical-text {
  position: absolute;
  top: 90px;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start; /* starts at the bottom due to 180deg rotation */
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  user-select: none;
}

.faculty-img {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 10%;
  width: 90%;
  height: 85%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  z-index: 2; /* Sits completely in front of the red shape */
}

.faculty-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 38%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(219, 58, 61, 0) 0%, rgba(219, 58, 61, 0.9) 55%, rgba(219, 58, 61, 1) 100%);
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  color: white;
}

.faculty-gradient h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.faculty-gradient .course-name {
  color: #ffc2c2; /* Light pastel red highlight */
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.faculty-gradient .profession {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Footer Contact Styles */
.footer-contact-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    max-width: 260px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-contact-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.fc-number {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.fc-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.fc-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.fc-btn:hover {
    background: #007bff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.fc-btn.fc-whatsapp:hover {
    background: #25D366; /* Official WhatsApp green */
}