@import url('https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/font-awesome/5.15.4/css/all.min.css');
       :root {
            --primary-color: #083f6b; /* Darker blue for vibrancy */
            --secondary-color: #3a6a8f; /* Richer secondary blue */
            --light-color: #ddf; /* Brighter light blue */
            --gradient-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-color), var(--secondary-color));
            --text-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff, #4b9cd3); /* White to vibrant blue for visibility */
			--accent-color: #f5f7fa; /* Light background for contrast */
            --primary-secondary: #4b9cd3; /* Light background for contrast */
        }
:root {
	--font-default: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
	--font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
	--fontawesome: "Font Awesome 5 Free";
	--black: #000000;
	--dark: #0e2a47;
	--dark-secondary: #033120;
	--dark-optional: #00194C;
	--white: #ffffff;
	--color-primary: #1CB098;
	--color-secondary: #05d5b3;
	--color-style-two: #6374ff;
	--color-style-three: #33bfff;
	--color-style-four: #ffe824;
	--color-style-five: #890c25;
	--color-style-six: #e0f7fb;
	--color-heading: #04000b;
	--color-paragraph: #666666;
	--bg-gray: #ededed;
	--bg-gray-secondary: #f0f7ff;
	--bg-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary)  50%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
	--bg-gradient-secondary: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-style-two) 50%, var(--color-style-three) 100%);
	--bg-gray-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg-gray-secondary)  30%, var(--bg-gray) 100%);
	--bg-gray-gradient-secondary: linear-gradient(to left, #083f6b 0%, #3a6a8f 30%, #3a6a8f 100%);
}
img {
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    max-width: 100%;
}
a {
    color: #333;
    text-decoration: none;
}
        body {
            font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 400; /* Regular for paragraphs
            background-color: var(--accent-color);*/
            overflow-x: hidden;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }
/* =========================
   PRE HEADER
========================= */
.pre-header-section{
    background: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.pre-header-inner{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:15px;
}
/* Contact Info */
.contact-info{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:12px;
}
.contact-info a{
    color: var(--accent-color);
    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:0.88rem;
}
.contact-info a i{
    margin-right:6px;
}
.contact-info a:hover{
    color:#fff;
}
/* WhatsApp Button */
.btn-whatsapp{
    background:#25D366;
    color:white;
    padding:4px 10px;
    font-size:0.82rem;
    font-weight:600;
    border-radius:4px;
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:5px;
    text-decoration:none;
}
/* Accreditation Logos */
.accreditations{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:flex-end;
    gap:10px;
}
.accreditations img{
    max-height:30px;
    background:var(--accent-color);
    padding:3px;
    border-radius:6px;
    transition:transform .3s;
}
.accreditations img:hover{
    transform:scale(1.1);
}
/* =========================
   MOBILE
========================= */
@media (max-width:768px){
.pre-header-inner{
    flex-direction:column;
    text-align:center;
    gap:8px;
}
.contact-info{
    justify-content:center;
}
.accreditations{
    justify-content:center;
}
.btn-whatsapp{
    padding:4px 8px;
    font-size:0.8rem;
}
}
        /* Navbar Section */
.navbar-section {
    position: fixed;
    top: 50px; /* add px unit */
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 999;
    background: var(--accent-color);
    transition: top 0.6s ease,
                background-color 0.6s ease,
                box-shadow 0.6s ease,
                transform 0.6s ease;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
/* When scrolled */
.navbar-section.scrolled {
    top: 0; /* slide to top */
    background: var(--accent-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transform: translateY(0);
}
   .navbar-brand img {
    width: 140px;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 8px; /* Rounded corners */
    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease,
        filter 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease,
        border-color 0.3s ease;
}
/* Optional: Add hover effect */
   /* .navbar-brand {
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff, #ffc107, #ff5722);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}
.navbar-brand:hover {
    filter: brightness(1.2);
} */
        .nav-link {
            color: #333 !important;
            font-weight: 700; /* Bold for nav items */
            padding: 10px 20px;
            transition: color 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
            border-radius: 8px;
        }
        .nav-link:hover {
            color: var(--primary-color) !important;
        }
        .dropdown-toggle {
            position: relative;
        }
        .dropdown-toggle::after {
            display: none; /* Hide default Bootstrap caret */
        }
        .dropdown-toggle i {
            margin-left: 8px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }
        .dropdown-toggle.show i.fa-chevron-down {
            transform: rotate(180deg); /* Rotate to arrow-up when dropdown is open */
        }
        .dropdown-menu {
            background: rgba(8, 63, 107, 0.98);
            border: none;
            border-radius: 8px;
            padding: 8px;
            margin-top: 5px;
            min-width: 200px;
            /* box-shadow: inset 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);  */
        }
        .dropdown-item {
            color: var(--light-color);
            font-weight: 600; /* Semi-bold for dropdown items */
            padding: 8px 20px;
            border-radius: 5px;
            transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
        }
        .dropdown-item:hover {
            background-color: var(--secondary-color);
            color: white;
        }
        .navbar-toggler {
            border: none;
            padding: 8px;
        }
        .navbar-toggler-icon {
            background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3E%3Cpath stroke='rgba%28139, 184, 232, 0.95%29' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' stroke-width='2' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
        }
        /* Banner Section */
        .banner-section {
            margin-top: 80px;
            position: relative;
            height: 90vh;
            overflow: hidden;
            background-color: #f0f2f5;
        }
        .banner-section .carousel-item {
            height: 90vh;
            position: relative;
        }
        .banner-section .carousel-item img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            filter: brightness(0.85);
        }
        .banner-section .carousel-caption {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 23%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            text-align: center;
            padding: 20px;
            background: rgba(8, 63, 107, 0.65);
            border-radius: 10px;
        }
        .banner-section .carousel-caption h2 {
            font-size: 3rem;
            font-weight: 900; /* Black for headline */
            color: white;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        }
        .banner-section .carousel-caption p {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 300; /* Light for text */
            color: white;
            /* max-width: 520px; */
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        .banner-section .carousel-control-prev,
        .banner-section .carousel-control-next {
            display: none; /* Hide navigation arrows */
        }
        .banner-section .carousel-indicators button {
            background-color: var(--light-color);
            opacity: 0.7;
            width: 12px;
            height: 12px;
            border-radius: 50%;
        }
        .banner-section .carousel-indicators .active {
            background-color: var(--primary-color);
            opacity: 1;
        }
         @media (min-width: 992px) {
            .banner-section .carousel-caption{
                left:22% !important;
                right: 22% !important;
            }
         }
        /* Achievements Marquee Section */
        .achievements-section {
            background: var(--primary-color);
            padding: 10px 0; /* Reduced padding for compactness */
            overflow: hidden;
			position: relative
        }
            .achievements-section::before {
				 content: '';
				position: absolute;
				top: 0;
				left: 0;
				width: 25%;
				height: 100%;
				background: var(--primary-secondary);
			}
         .marquee{position: relative; z-index: 1;}
         .marquee h3{ line-height: 30px; font-size: 24px; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 0;}
        .marquee-container {
            width: 100%;
            overflow: hidden;
			position: relative;
        }
        .marquee-content {
            display: flex;
            animation: marquee 12s linear infinite;
            width: max-content; /* Ensure content fits */
        }
        .marquee-content:hover {
            animation-play-state: paused; /* Pause on hover */
        }
        .achievement-item {
            flex: 0 0 auto; /* No fixed width, auto-adjust based on content */
            padding: 10px 15px; /* Reduced padding for compactness */
            text-align: center;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            min-width: 250px; /* Minimum width for readability */
            margin-right: 20px; /* Decent spacing between items */
        }
        .achievement-item p {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 600; /* Semi-bold for better visibility */
            color: transparent;
            background: var(--text-gradient);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            background-clip: text;
            margin: 0;
            line-height: 1.5;
            text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Subtle shadow for depth */
        }
        @keyframes marquee {
            0% { transform: translateX(0); }
            100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } /* Seamless looping */
        }
        /* Demo Content Section */
        .demo-content-section {
            padding: 50px 0;
            background-color: white;
        }
        .demo-content-section h2 {
            font-weight: 900; /* Black for headline */
            color: var(--primary-color);
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }
        .demo-content-section p {
            font-weight: 300; /* Light for text */
            color: #333;
            line-height: 1.8;
        }
        .demo-content-section .card {
            border: none;
            border-radius: 12px;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }
        .demo-content-section .card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
        }
        .demo-content-section .card-img-top {
            height: 180px;
            object-fit: cover;
        }
        .demo-content-section .card-title {
            font-weight: 700; /* Bold for subheading */
            color: var(--primary-color);
        }
        /* Responsive Enhancements */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .navbar-nav {
                background: rgba(8, 63, 107, 0.98);
                padding: 12px;
                border-radius: 8px;
                margin-top: 8px;
                box-shadow: inset 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); /* Inset shadow for mobile menu */
            }
            .nav-link {
                padding: 10px 15px;
                border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            }
            .dropdown-menu {
                background: transparent;
                box-shadow: none;
                padding: 0 8px;
            }
            .dropdown-item {
                background: rgba(8, 63, 107, 0.98);
                box-shadow: inset 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
                margin-bottom: 4px;
                border-radius: 5px;
            }
            .banner-section .carousel-caption h2 {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
            .banner-section .carousel-caption p {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }
            .achievement-item {
                min-width: 200px;
                margin-right: 15px; /* Adjusted spacing */
            }
        }
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .accreditations img {
                max-height: 28px;
                margin-left: 8px;
            }
            .banner-section {
                margin-top: 0;
                height: 60vh;
            }
            .banner-section .carousel-item {
                height: 60vh;
            }
            .banner-section .carousel-caption h2 {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }
            .banner-section .carousel-caption p {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
                max-width: 90%;
            }
            .achievement-item p {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }
            .achievement-item {
                min-width: 180px;
                margin-right: 10px;
            }
            .contact-info {
                text-align: center;
                margin-bottom: 8px;
            }
            .accreditations {
                text-align: center;
            }
        }
        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .navbar-brand {
                font-size: 1.3rem;
            }
            .banner-section .carousel-caption h2 {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }
            .banner-section .carousel-caption p {
                font-size: 0.8rem;
            }
            .achievement-item p {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
            }
            .achievement-item {
                min-width: 150px;
                margin-right: 8px;
            }
            .contact-info a {
                display: inline-block;
                margin-bottom: 8px;
            }
            .btn-whatsapp {
                padding: 8px 15px;
                font-size: 0.85rem;
            }
        }
        @media (min-width: 310px) and (max-width: 480px) {
            .navbar-section{
                top:120px;
            }
            .banner-section .carousel-caption{
                bottom: 1% !important;;
            }
        }
       /* ==============================================================
    # About
=================================================================== */
 .about-enquiry-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f7fa, #e6edf5);
    padding: 40px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.about-enquiry-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(139, 184, 232, 0.1), rgba(58, 106, 143, 0.1));
    z-index: 0;
}
.about-enquiry-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.about-enquiry-section__title {
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #083f6b;
    font-size: 1.84rem;
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.about-enquiry-section__title:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.about-enquiry-section__description {
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #333;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease forwards 0.2s;
}
.about-enquiry-section__button-container {
    text-align: left;
}
.about-enquiry-section__learn-more-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8bb8e8, #3a6a8f);
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.about-enquiry-section__learn-more-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.about-enquiry-section__form-title {
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #083f6b;
    font-size: 1.84rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.about-enquiry-section__form-title:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.about-enquiry-section__form {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease forwards 0.4s;
}
.about-enquiry-section__form:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.about-enquiry-section__label {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #083f6b;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
}
.about-enquiry-section__input {
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid #8bb8e8;
    font-weight: 300;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.about-enquiry-section__input:focus {
    border-color: #3a6a8f;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(58, 106, 143, 0.3);
    outline: none;
}
.about-enquiry-section__submit-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8bb8e8, #3a6a8f);
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    width: 100%;
    border: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.about-enquiry-section__submit-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.about-enquiry-section .agree-checkbox {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #555;
}
.about-enquiry-section .agree-checkbox input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    accent-color: #007bff; /* For modern browsers */
}
.about-enquiry-section .agree-checkbox label {
    margin: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.about-enquiry-section .agree-checkbox a {
    color: #007bff;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.about-enquiry-section .agree-checkbox a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}
.g-recaptcha {
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
/* Responsive Enhancements */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-enquiry-section__title,
    .about-enquiry-section__form-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .about-enquiry-section__description {
        text-align: center;
    }
    .about-enquiry-section__button-container {
        text-align: center;
    }
    .about-enquiry-section__form {
        padding: 20px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-enquiry-section {
        padding: 30px 0;
    }
    .about-enquiry-section__title,
    .about-enquiry-section__form-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    .about-enquiry-section__description {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .about-enquiry-section__input {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    .about-enquiry-section__submit-btn {
        padding: 8px 16px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .about-enquiry-section__title,
    .about-enquiry-section__form-title {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
    .about-enquiry-section__description {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .about-enquiry-section__form {
        padding: 15px;
    }
    .about-enquiry-section__input {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}
.thumb-style-two {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
}
.thumb-style-two img:first-child {
	border-radius: 200px 200px 30px 30px;
	margin-top: 80px;
	max-width: 130%;
	border: 2px solid var(--white);
}
.thumb-style-two img:nth-child(2) {
	border-radius: 30px 30px 200px 200px;
	margin-left: -5%;
	max-width: 105%;
}
.thumb-style-two .shape img:first-child {
	border-radius: 0;
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	top: -80px;
	z-index: -1;
	opacity: 0.3;
	border: navajowhite;
}
.thumb-style-two .shape img:nth-child(2) {
	border: none;
	border-radius: 0;
	position: absolute;
	right: 60px;
	bottom: 50px;
	width: 100px;
}
.thumb-style-two .video-play-button {
	position: absolute;
	left: 50%;
	top: 50%;
	transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.thumb-style-two .video-play-button::after {
	border-color: var(--white);
}
.mini-card-style-one {
	display: inline-flex;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
	padding: 30px;
	border: 1px solid #e7e7e7;
	border-radius: 10px;
}
.bg-gray-gradient-secondary .mini-card-style-one {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
	border: 2px solid var(--white);
}
.mini-card-style-one .icon img {
	margin-right: 15px;
	width: 50px;
	min-width: 50px;
}
.mini-card-style-one h4 {
	margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.mini-card-style-one p {
	margin: 0;
}
.about-style-one-info .list-style-two {
	margin-top: 30px;
}
.button-double {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 15px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}
/* Program Section */
.program-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 60px 0;
    position: relative;
}
.program-section__title {
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #083f6b;
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.program-section__title:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.program-section__card-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}
.program-section__card {
     background: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 25px 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
}
.program-section__card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.program-section__icon-wrap {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #4b9cd3;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.program-section__card:hover .program-section__icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}
.program-section__card-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.program-section__title span {
    background: #083f6b;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 5px 15px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    display: inline-block;
    line-height: 1.2;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}
.program-section__title span:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    background: #02a657; /* Accent color on hover */
}
.program-section__card-description {
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--light-color );
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
}
.program-section__learn-more-btn {
    background-color: #4b9cd3;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.program-section__learn-more-btn:hover {
    background-color: #337ab7;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
/* Responsive Enhancements */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .program-section__title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .program-section__card-title {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
    .program-section__card-description {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .program-section__title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .program-section__card-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    .program-section__card-description {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .program-section__title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    .program-section__card-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    .program-section__card-description {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}
.admission-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f7fa, #e6edf5);
    padding: 40px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 5px solid #8bb8e8;
    border-bottom: 5px solid #8bb8e8;
}
.admission-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(139, 184, 232, 0.4), rgba(58, 106, 143, 0.2));
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.9;
    animation: pulse 8s infinite alternate;
}
.admission-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.admission-section__title {
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #083f6b;
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.admission-section__title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 70%;
  left: 35%;
  width: 65%;
  height: 1px;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}
.admission-section__title::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 35%;
  width: 35%;
  height: 1px;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}
.admission-section__timeline {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 30px 0;
    border-radius: 20px;
}
.admission-section__timeline-item {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 10px;
}
.admission-section__timeline-marker {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 5px solid #8bb8e8;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease, background 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease, border-color 0.5s ease;
    margin: 0 auto 15px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 2;
}
.admission-section__timeline-marker::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #8bb8e8, #4b9cd3);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}
.admission-section__timeline-marker:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}
.admission-section__timeline-marker:hover {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(75, 156, 211, 0.5);
    border-color: #4b9cd3;
}
.admission-section__timeline-marker:hover i {
    color: #ffffff;
}
.admission-section__timeline-marker-apply { color: #6dcff6; }
.admission-section__timeline-marker-apply::before { background: linear-gradient(45deg, #8bb8e8, #6dcff6); }
.admission-section__timeline-marker-upload { color: #4b9cd3; }
.admission-section__timeline-marker-upload::before { background: linear-gradient(45deg, #6dcff6, #4b9cd3); }
.admission-section__timeline-marker-verify { color: #3a6a8f; }
.admission-section__timeline-marker-verify::before { background: linear-gradient(45deg, #4b9cd3, #3a6a8f); }
.admission-section__timeline-marker-counselling { color: #083f6b; }
.admission-section__timeline-marker-counselling::before { background: linear-gradient(45deg, #3a6a8f, #083f6b); }
.admission-section__timeline-marker-confirmation { color: #6dcff6; }
.admission-section__timeline-marker-confirmation::before { background: linear-gradient(45deg, #083f6b, #6dcff6); }
.admission-section__timeline-marker-start { color: #4b9cd3; }
.admission-section__timeline-marker-start::before { background: linear-gradient(45deg, #6dcff6, #4b9cd3); }
.admission-section__timeline-marker.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}
.admission-section__timeline-connector {
    height: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8bb8e8, #4b9cd3);
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: 3px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
.admission-section__timeline-text {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #083f6b;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.admission-section__timeline-item:hover .admission-section__timeline-text {
    color: #4b9cd3;
}
.admission-section__tooltip-container {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    z-index: 1000;
    width: 350px;
    text-align: left;
    border: 2px solid #8bb8e8;
    animation: popIn 0.4s ease;
}
.admission-section__tooltip-container.active {
    display: block;
}
.admission-section__tooltip-container h3 {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #083f6b;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.admission-section__tooltip-container p {
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #333;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}
/* Responsive Enhancements */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .admission-section__title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    .admission-section__timeline-marker {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .admission-section__timeline-text {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .admission-section__tooltip-container {
        width: 300px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .admission-section {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }
    .admission-section__title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .admission-section__timeline {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .admission-section__timeline-item {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .admission-section__timeline-connector {
        display: none;
    }
    .admission-section__timeline-marker {
        margin: 0 auto 10px;
    }
    .admission-section__timeline-text {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    .admission-section__tooltip-container {
        width: 250px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .admission-section__title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    .admission-section__timeline-marker {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    .admission-section__timeline-text {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    .admission-section__tooltip-container {
        width: 200px;
        padding: 15px;
    }
    .admission-section__tooltip-container h3 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}
.inspiration-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e6edf5, #ffffff);
    padding: 60px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.inspiration-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(139, 184, 232, 0.2), transparent 70%);
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.8;
}
.inspiration-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.inspiration-section__title {
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #083f6b;
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.inspiration-section__title:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.inspiration-section__title span {
    background: #083f6b;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 5px 15px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    display: inline-block;
    line-height: 1.2;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}
.inspiration-section__title span:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    background: #02a657; /* Accent color on hover */
}
.inspiration-section__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 0 10px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.inspiration-section__item {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.inspiration-section__item--single {
    grid-column: span 1;
}
.inspiration-section__item--double {
    grid-column: span 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}
.inspiration-section__sub-item {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 10px;
}
.inspiration-section__item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(75, 156, 211, 0.2);
}
.inspiration-section__image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.inspiration-section__item--single .inspiration-section__image {
    height: clamp(250px, 30vw, 410px); /* Increased for desktop */
}
.inspiration-section__item--double .inspiration-section__image {
    height: clamp(125px, 15vw, 200px); /* Increased for desktop */
}
.inspiration-section__item:hover .inspiration-section__image {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.inspiration-section__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: clamp(8px, 1.5vw, 12px);
    text-align: center;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
    min-height: 60px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}
.inspiration-section__item:hover .inspiration-section__overlay {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}
.inspiration-section__title-overlay {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 2vw, 1.1rem);
    margin: 0 0 3px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.inspiration-section__text-overlay {
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(0.6rem, 1.5vw, 0.8rem);
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 0.9;
    line-height: 1.3;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .inspiration-section__title {
        font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    }
    .inspiration-section__item--single .inspiration-section__image {
        height: clamp(150px, 20vw, 250px);
    }
    .inspiration-section__item--double .inspiration-section__image {
        height: clamp(75px, 10vw, 125px);
    }
    .inspiration-section__title-overlay {
        font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 1.8vw, 1rem);
    }
    .inspiration-section__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .inspiration-section {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }
    .inspiration-section__title {
        font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    }
    .inspiration-section__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .inspiration-section__item--single .inspiration-section__image {
        height: clamp(120px, 18vw, 150px);
    }
    .inspiration-section__item--double .inspiration-section__image {
        height: clamp(120px, 18vw, 150px); /* Same size as single on mobile */
    }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .inspiration-section__title {
        font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
    }
    .inspiration-section__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .inspiration-section__item--single .inspiration-section__image {
        height: clamp(210px, 15vw, 120px); /* Same size for all on mobile */
    }
    .inspiration-section__item--double .inspiration-section__image {
        height: clamp(180px, 15vw, 120px); /* Same size for all on mobile */
    }
    .inspiration-section__title-overlay {
        font-size: clamp(0.6rem, 1.5vw, 0.8rem);
    }
    .inspiration-section__text-overlay {
        font-size: clamp(0.4rem, 1vw, 0.6rem);
    }
    .inspiration-section__overlay {
        min-height: 50px;
    }
}
.multislider-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e6edf5, #f5f7fa);
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.multislider-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(139, 184, 232, 0.2), transparent 70%);
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.7;
}
.multislider-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.multislider-section__title {
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #083f6b;
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.multislider-section__title:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.multislider-section__title span {
    background: #083f6b;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 5px 15px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    display: inline-block;
    line-height: 1.2;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}
.multislider-section__title span:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    background: #02a657; /* Accent color on hover */
}
.multislider-section__slider-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}
.multislider-section__row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.multislider-section__row--first .multislider-section__column--30 {
    flex: 0 0 30%;
}
.multislider-section__row--first .multislider-section__column--70 {
    flex: 0 0 70%;
}
.multislider-section__row--second .multislider-section__column--70 {
    flex: 0 0 70%;
}
.multislider-section__row--second .multislider-section__column--30 {
    flex: 0 0 30%;
}
.multislider-section__column {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.multislider-section__slides {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px; /* Increased height */
}
.multislider-section__slide {
    min-width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 5px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
/* .multislider-section__slide:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
} */
.multislider-section__image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}
.multislider-section__slide:hover .multislider-section__image {
    filter: brightness(1.1);
}
.multislider-section__caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.multislider-section__slide:hover .multislider-section__caption {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}
.multislider-section__nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: #4b9cd3;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.multislider-section__nav:hover {
    background: #3a6a8f;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}
.multislider-section__prev {
    left: 10px;
}
.multislider-section__next {
    right: 10px;
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .multislider-section__title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    .multislider-section__image {
        height: 250px;
    }
    .multislider-section__caption {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .multislider-section {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }
    .multislider-section__title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .multislider-section__image {
        height: 200px;
    }
    .multislider-section__caption {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    .multislider-section__nav {
        width: 35px;
        height: 35px;
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .multislider-section__title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    .multislider-section__image {
        height: 150px;
    }
    .multislider-section__caption {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    .multislider-section__nav {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
}
.testimonial-section {
    padding: 80px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc, #eef3f8);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
/* Abstract decorative circles */
.testimonial-section::before,
.testimonial-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.08;
}
.testimonial-section::before {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: #083f6b;
    top: -100px;
    left: -100px;
}
.testimonial-section::after {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: #02a657;
    bottom: -80px;
    right: -80px;
}
/* Optional floating shape animations */
@keyframes float {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-15px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}
.testimonial-section::before,
.testimonial-section::after {
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
/* Title Styling */
.testimonial-section__title {
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #083f6b;
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.testimonial-section__title span {
    background: #083f6b;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 5px 15px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    display: inline-block;
    line-height: 1.2;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}
.testimonial-section__title span:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    background: #02a657; /* Accent color on hover */
}
/* Testimonial Card */
.testimonial-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 40px 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: auto;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
/* Decorative quote marks */
.testimonial-card::before {
    content: "“";
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    color: rgba(8, 63, 107, 0.07);
    z-index: 0;
}
.testimonial-card::after {
    content: "”";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    color: rgba(2, 166, 87, 0.07);
    z-index: 0;
}
/* Testimonial Image */
.testimonial-card img {
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    border: 4px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
/* Name */
.testimonial-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #083f6b;
    font-weight: 700;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
/* Content */
.testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-style: italic;
    padding: 0 10px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
/* Swiper Navigation */
.swiper-button-next:hover,
.swiper-button-prev:hover {
    background: #083f6b;
    color: #fff;
}
.swiper-pagination-bullet {
    background: #083f6b;
    opacity: 0.6;
}
.swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background: #02a657;
    opacity: 1;
}
.partner-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e6edf5, #f5f7fa);
    padding: 60px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.partner-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(139, 184, 232, 0.2), transparent 70%);
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.7;
}
.partner-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
}
.partner-section__title {
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #083f6b;
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.partner-section__title:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.partner-section__title span {
    background: #083f6b;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 5px 15px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    display: inline-block;
    line-height: 1.2;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}
.partner-section__title span:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    background: #02a657; /* Accent color on hover */
}
.partner-section__slider {
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px 0;
    /* max-width: 1200px; */
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.swiper-slide {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.partner-section__slide {
    min-width: 150px;
    flex: 0 0 150px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 15px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.partner-section__slide:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.partner-section__logo {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}
.partner-section__slide:hover .partner-section__logo {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
}
.partner-section__nav {
    background: #4b9cd3;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.partner-section__nav:hover {
    background: #3a6a8f;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .partner-section__title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .partner-section__slide {
        min-width: 120px;
        flex: 0 0 120px;
    }
    .partner-section__logo {
        max-height: 80px;
    }
    .partner-section__nav {
        width: 35px;
        height: 35px;
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .partner-section__title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .partner-section__slide {
        min-width: 100px;
        flex: 0 0 100px;
    }
    .partner-section__logo {
        max-height: 60px;
    }
    .partner-section__nav {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
}
.footer-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #083f6b, #3a6a8f);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 60px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.footer-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1440 320'%3E%3Cpath fill='%238bb8e8' fill-opacity='0.3' d='M0,96L48,112C96,128,192,160,288,176C384,192,480,192,576,186.7C672,181,768,171,864,176C960,181,1056,203,1152,202.7C1248,203,1344,181,1392,170.7L1440,160V320H0V96Z'%3E%3C/path%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: cover;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.8;
}
.footer-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.footer-section__content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.footer-section__column {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 250px;
    padding: 0 20px;
}
.footer-section__title {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #8bb8e8;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: color 0.3s ease, letter-spacing 0.3s ease;
}
.footer-section__title:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.footer-section__text {
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin: 8px 0;
    opacity: 0.9;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.footer-section__text:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}
.footer-section__list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}
.footer-section__link {
    color: #8bb8e8;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 400;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, text-decoration 0.3s ease;
}
.footer-section__link:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: underline;
}
.footer-section__social-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 15px;
}
.footer-section__social-icon {
    color: #8bb8e8;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.footer-section__social-icon:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: rotate(15deg) scale(1.2);
}
.footer-section__bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 25px;
    border-top: 2px dashed rgba(139, 184, 232, 0.5);
}
.footer-section__copyright {
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.footer-section__copyright:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .footer-section__content {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .footer-section__column {
        text-align: center;
    }
    .footer-section__title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    .footer-section__text {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-section {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }
    .footer-section__title {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
    .footer-section__text {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    .footer-section__social-icon {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .footer-section__title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    .footer-section__text {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
    .footer-section__social-icon {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    .footer-section__copyright {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}
/* Inner Header Banner */
 .section-inner-header {
    position: relative;
    height: 450px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #083f6b, #3a6a8f);
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 200px 20px;
}
/* Inner content animation */
.section-inner-header .content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out;
}
/* Heading style */
.section-inner-header h1 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
/* Paragraph style */
.section-inner-header p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .section-inner-header {
        padding: 180px 20px;
        height: 400px;
    }
    .section-inner-header h1 {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    .section-inner-header p {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .section-inner-header {
        padding: 150px 15px;
        height: 350px;
    }
    .section-inner-header h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    .section-inner-header p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-inner-header {
        padding: 120px 10px;
        height: 300px;
    }
    .section-inner-header h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .section-inner-header p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .section-inner-header {
        padding: 150px 10px;
        height: 250px;
    }
    .section-inner-header h1 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    .section-inner-header p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}
.default-padding,
.default-padding-top,
.default-padding-bottom,
.default-padding-mx {
	position: relative;
}
.default-padding {
	padding-top: 120px;
	padding-bottom: 120px;
}
@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {
	.default-padding {
		padding-top: 70px;
		padding-bottom: 70px;
	}
}
.default-padding-big {
	padding: 250px 0;
}
@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {
	.default-padding-big {
		padding: 70px 0;
	}
}
.default-padding-top {
	padding-top: 120px;
}
@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {
	.default-padding-top {
		padding-top: 70px;
	}
}
.default-padding-bottom {
	padding-bottom: 120px;
}
@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {
	.default-padding-bottom {
		padding-bottom: 70px;
	}
}
.default-padding.bottom-less {
	padding-top: 120px;
	padding-bottom: 90px;
}
@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {
	.default-padding.bottom-less {
		padding-top: 70px;
		padding-bottom: 40px;
	}
}
.default-padding-bottom.bottom-less {
	margin-bottom: -30px;
}
@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {
	.default-padding-bottom.bottom-less {
		margin-bottom: 0;
	}
}
.default-padding-top.bottom-less {
	margin-bottom: -30px;
}
@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {
	.default-padding-top.bottom-less {
		margin-bottom: -30px;
	}
}
@media only screen and (min-width: 1200px) {
	.align-center {
		-webkit-box-align: center;
		-ms-flex-align: center;
		align-items: center;
	}
}
.about-style-three-thumb {
	height: 100%;
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
}
.about-style-three-thumb img {
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	object-position: center;
}
.about-style-three-thumb img:nth-child(2) {
	position: absolute;
	height: auto;
	width: auto;
	right: -55px;
	bottom: -40px;
}
.about-style-three-info .fact-style-two {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
}
.about-style-three-info .fact-style-two .fun-fact {
	background: var(--white);
	padding-right: 50px;
	border-right: 1px solid #dddddd;
	margin-right: 50px;
	margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.about-style-three-info .fact-style-two .fun-fact h4 {
	margin-bottom: 0;
}
.about-style-three-info .fact-style-two .fun-fact .counter {
	font-size: 60px;
	font-weight: 600;
	line-height: 1;
	margin-bottom: 10px;
	color: var(--color-primary);
}
.about-style-three-info .fact-style-two .fun-fact:last-child {
	border-right: none;
	margin-right: 0;
	padding-right: 0;
}
.counter {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.about-style-three-info .content {
	padding: 50px;
	padding-right: 0;
	padding-bottom: 0;
}
ul.list-style-four {
	padding: 0;
	margin-bottom: 0;
	list-style: none;
	display: flex;
	gap: 30px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}
ul.list-style-four img {
	width: 70px;
	min-width: 70px;
	margin-right: 20px;
}
ul.list-style-four li {
	display: flex;
}
ul.list-style-four li h5 {
	margin-bottom: 5px;
}
ul.list-style-four li p {
	margin: 0;
}
.breadcrumb-area {
	padding: 100px 0;
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
	overflow: hidden;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
	.breadcrumb-area {
		padding-top: 200px;
	}
}
.bg-gray-gradient-secondary {
    background: var(--bg-gray-gradient-secondary);
}
.breadcrumb-area .row {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
}
.breadcrumb-area .breadcrumb {
	background: transparent none repeat scroll 0 0;
	display: inline-block;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
	margin-top: 10px;
}
.breadcrumb-area .breadcrumb > li + li::before {
	content: "\f015";
	font-weight: 600;
	padding: 0 5px;
	color: var(--white);
	display: none;
}
.breadcrumb-area .breadcrumb li {
	padding-right: 20px;
	position: relative;
	display: inline-block;
	z-index: 1;
	font-weight: 600;
	font-size: 18px;
}
.breadcrumb-area .breadcrumb li a {
	font-weight: 600;
	color: #fff;
	text-decoration: none;
}
.breadcrumb-area .breadcrumb li::after {
	content: "\f015";
	font-family: "Font Awesome 5 Free";
	font-weight: 500;
	right: 5px;
	position: absolute;
	line-height: 0;
	top: 50%;
	font-size: 14px;
	color: var(--color-heading);
	margin-top: 2px;
}
.breadcrumb-area .breadcrumb li i {
	margin-right: 3px;
	font-weight: 100;
}
.breadcrumb-area .breadcrumb li:last-child::after {
	display: none;
}
.breadcrumb-area h1 {
	display: block;
	margin-top: -10px;
	margin-bottom: 5px;
	font-size: 60px;
	line-height: 1.1;
	color: #fff;
}
@media only screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px) {
	.breadcrumb-area {
		padding: 150px 0 !important;
	}
}
@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {
	.breadcrumb-area {
		padding: 80px 0 !important;
	}
	.breadcrumb-area h1 {
		font-size: 36px;
	}
}
.breadcrum-shape {
	text-align: center;
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	bottom: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
}
.breadcrum-shape img {
	height: 100%;
}