/* ==========================================================================
   PIXEL-PERFECT AMITY UNIVERSITY ONLINE MBA STYLESHEET
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Reset & Global Variables --- */
:root {
    --font-heading: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Open Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

    /* Color Palette */
    --color-primary-navy: #0c2340;
    --color-navy-dark: #081930;
    --color-navy-card: #0a2040;
    --color-navy-pill: #091e3e;

    --color-orange-cta: #f36c21;
    --color-orange-hover: #e05610;
    --color-gold: #f59e0b;
    --color-gold-light: #fbbf24;

    --color-text-dark: #1e293b;
    --color-text-muted: #4b5563;
    --color-text-light: #94a3b8;

    --color-bg-light: #f8fafc;
    --color-bg-white: #ffffff;
    --color-border: #e2e8f0;

    --color-green-btn: #15803d;
    --color-purple-btn: #4a044e;

    --radius-sm: 4px;
    --radius-md: 8px;
    --radius-lg: 12px;
    --radius-pill: 50px;

    --shadow-card: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    --shadow-hover: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.5;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    max-width: 100vw;
}


/* Custom Container — full width with generous padding */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 40px;
    padding-right: 40px;
}

/* Sections fill full page width */
section {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}



/* Typography Helpers */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   1. HEADER / NAVBAR
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
}

/* Override Bootstrap navbar to match design */
#mainNavbar {
    padding: 10px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    position: relative;
}

.brand-logo {
    text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.logo-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.logo-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.logo-title .blue {
    color: #0b2246;
}

.logo-title .orange {
    color: #f36c21;
}

.logo-tagline-1 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b2246;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
}

.logo-tagline-2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.52rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b2246;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Nav link color utility */
.text-navy {
    color: #0b2246 !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 4px 2px;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.text-navy:hover {
    color: var(--color-orange-cta) !important;
}

.separator {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: 300;
    padding: 0 4px;
}

/* Desktop nav menu */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-menu-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.nav-menu-list li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 6px 10px;
}

/* Hamburger button — hidden on desktop */
.hamburger-btn {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid #dee2e6;
    border-radius: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 6px;
}

.ham-bar {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: #0b2246;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    transform-origin: center;
}

/* Animated X when open */
.hamburger-btn.open .ham-bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger-btn.open .ham-bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0);
}

.hamburger-btn.open .ham-bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile styles */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hamburger-btn {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: #ffffff;
        border-top: 2px solid #f1f5f9;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        z-index: 999;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .nav-menu.open {
        display: block;
    }

    .nav-menu-list {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 0;
        padding: 8px 0;
    }

    .nav-menu-list li {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .nav-menu-list li a {
        padding: 12px 24px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
        font-size: 1rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
        color: #0b2246;
        text-decoration: none;
        display: block;
    }

    .nav-menu-list li a:hover {
        background: #f8fafc;
        color: var(--color-orange-cta);
    }

    .nav-menu-list .separator {
        display: none;
    }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   2. HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */



.hero-section {
    background-image: url('images/hero-office-bg.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    padding: 24px 0 40px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.9fr 1.05fr;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}


/* Hero Left Column */
.hero-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.amity-logo-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.amity-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.amity-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: #0b2246;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.amity-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #0b2246;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.amity-online {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: #f59e0b;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.hero-headings .sub-headline {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.hero-headings .main-headline {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #0b2246;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.hero-taglines {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #334155;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.hero-props-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.prop-item {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #dbe3ee;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 4px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.prop-icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #0b2246;
}

.prop-item span {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.working-prof-pill {
    background-color: #091e3e;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    color: #ffffff;
    width: fit-content;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 34, 70, 0.25);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.pill-icon {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.pill-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.pill-content strong {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.pill-content span {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

.hero-cta-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.btn-orange-hero {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background-color: #f36c21;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.4);
    width: fit-content;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.btn-orange-hero:hover {
    background-color: #e05610;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.hero-cta-sub {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #475569;
}

/* Hero Center Woman Image */
.hero-center {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-end;
    height: 100%;
}

.hero-woman-img {
    max-height: 480px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12));
    border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Hero Right: Expert Callout + Form */
.hero-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.expert-callout {
    background-color: #071933;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.callout-icon {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #f59e0b;
}

.callout-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.callout-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.callout-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.lead-form-card {
    background-color: #071d3d;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 22px 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(7, 29, 61, 0.35);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.form-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.form-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 9px 12px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: #1e293b;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
    border-color: #f36c21;
}

.select-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

.select-wrap::after {
    content: '\f078';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    position: absolute;
    right: 12px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #64748b;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.form-group select {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    padding-right: 28px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-submit-orange {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #f36c21;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 12px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.35);
    margin-top: 6px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-submit-orange:hover {
    background-color: #e05610;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.form-privacy {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-top: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. SECTION: WHY CHOOSE AMITY UNIVERSITY ONLINE MBA?
   ========================================================================= */
.why-choose-section {
    padding: 45px 0 50px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.section-title-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.section-main-heading {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #0b2246;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.section-sub-heading {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #475569;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.why-choose-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}

.why-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 22px 14px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.why-card-icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #0b2246;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.why-card-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b2246;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    min-height: 34px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.why-card-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. SECTION: YOUR MBA. YOUR SPECIALISATION. YOUR CAREER PATH.
   ========================================================================== */
.specialisations-section {
    background-color: #071933;
    padding: 40px 0;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.spec-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 3fr;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: center;
}

.spec-title {
    font-size: 27px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.spec-title .highlight-yellow {
    color: #f59e0b;
}

.spec-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.btn-explore-yellow {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: #f59e0b;
    color: #071933;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.btn-explore-yellow:hover {
    background-color: #d97706;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-explore-yellow:focus {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3), 0 0 0 3px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}

.spec-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}

.spec-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.spec-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.spec-item i {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. SECTION: 2-YEAR ONLINE MBA PROGRAM (CURRICULUM)
   ========================================================================== */
.curriculum-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 45px 0 40px;
}

.semesters-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 35px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.semester-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px 18px 20px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.sem-badge-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #0b2246;
    margin-top: -46px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.sem-pill {
    background-color: #0b2246;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 4px 16px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.sem-list {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    list-style: disc;
    padding-left: 18px;
}

.sem-list li {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #334155;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.curriculum-summary-bar {
    background-color: #edf3fc;
    border: 1px solid #d0deee;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    align-items: center;
}

.summary-bar-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.sum-icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #0b2246;
}

.sum-text {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.sum-label {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b2246;
}

.sum-value {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #475569;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. SECTION: WHO CAN APPLY? + QUOTE
   ========================================================================== */
.who-can-apply-section {
    background-color: #082042;
    padding: 35px 0;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.who-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: center;
}

.who-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #f59e0b;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

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

.who-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #f1f5f9;
}

.who-list li i {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.who-center {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.who-img {
    border-radius: 8px;
    /*max-height: 240px;*/
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    /*box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);*/
}

.who-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.quote-symbol {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    line-height: 0.8;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

.quote-text-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.quote-line {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.quote-bold {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-top: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. SECTION: INVEST IN YOUR CAREER (FEE STRUCTURE)
   ========================================================================== */
.fees-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 45px 0;
}

.fees-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
    gap: 25px;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
}

.fees-container > * {
    min-width: 0;
}

.eligibility-sidebar {
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.emi-discount-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b2246;
}

.emi-discount-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b2246;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.eligibility-box {
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Attractive Offer Card (Easy EMI & 10% Discount Box)
   ========================================================================== */
.attractive-offer-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #071933 0%, #0b2246 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 24px 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(7, 25, 51, 0.3);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.attractive-offer-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f36c21, #f59e0b);
}

.offer-top-badge {
    align-self: center;
    background: rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.15);
    color: #f59e0b;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.offer-feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 14px 12px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.offer-feature-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
}

.offer-icon-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    min-width: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.emi-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f36c21 0%, #e05610 100%);
}

.discount-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #059669 100%);
}

.offer-text-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.offer-feature-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.80rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0;
}

.offer-feature-sub {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
}

.offer-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    width: fit-content;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.orange-pill {
    background-color: rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.2);
    color: #fb923c;
    border: 1px solid rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.4);
}

.green-pill {
    background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
    color: #34d399;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
}

.offer-divider {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    margin: -6px 0;
}

.offer-divider::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.divider-circle {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    line-height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #0b2246;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    z-index: 1;
}

.offer-cta-wrap {
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.offer-cta-wrap .btn-check-elig {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f36c21 0%, #e05610 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.offer-cta-wrap .btn-check-elig:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e05610 0%, #c2410c 100%);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.5);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Client Logo Auto-Rotating Slider
   ========================================================================== */
.client-logo-slider-main {
    width: 100%;
    background: #071933;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 54px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(7, 25, 51, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.client-logo-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.logo-slider-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.logo-slider-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.logo-slider-sub {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.client-logo-slider-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 10px 40px 45px;
}

.client-logo-track-container {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.client-logo-track {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}

.logo-slide {
    min-width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    padding: 4px;
}

.logo-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
}

.client-logo-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 18px 10px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.client-logo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.25);
    border-color: #f36c21;
}

.logo-icon-wrap {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.text-google { color: #4285F4; }
.text-amazon { color: #FF9900; }
.text-microsoft { color: #00A4EF; }
.text-deloitte .text-green-dot { color: #86BC25; font-size: 1.8rem; }
.text-purple { color: #A100FF; }
.text-blue-bars { color: #052FAD; }
.text-navy { color: #004B87; }
.text-blue { color: #0076D6; }
.text-yellow-triangle { color: #FFE600; font-size: 1.8rem; }
.text-orange { color: #EB8C00; }
.text-multi { color: #E31837; }

.client-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b2246;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
    text-align: center;
}

.logo-slider-footer {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.btn-partner-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background-color: #f36c21;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.btn-partner-cta:hover {
    background-color: #e05610;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Slider Navigation Arrows */
.slider-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 45%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background-color: #0c2340;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 30;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
    background-color: #f36c21;
    border-color: #f36c21;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.arrow-left {
    left: 2px;
}

.arrow-right {
    right: 2px;
}

/* Pagination Dots */
.slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 8px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.slider-dots .dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-dots .dot.active,
.slider-dots .dot:hover {
    background-color: #f36c21;
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Fees Main Area */
.fees-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.fees-main-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #0b2246;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.fees-sub-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
}

.payment-option-tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #475569;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.pricing-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pricing-card {
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 16px 12px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.card-total {
    background-color: #fef8eb;
    border-color: #fde68a;
    justify-content: center;
}

.card-top-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b2246;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.card-header-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b2246;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.card-badge {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.text-green {
    color: #16a34a;
}

.text-blue {
    color: #2563eb;
}

.text-purple {
    color: #7c3aed;
}

.card-strike-price {
    text-decoration: line-through;
    color: #dc2626;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.card-big-price {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #0b2246;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 4px 0;
}

.card-mid-price {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #0b2246;
    margin: 4px 0;
}

.card-mid-price .total-txt {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #64748b;
}

.card-app-fee {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b2246;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.card-disclaimer {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.card-note {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.card-split-price,
.card-emi-split {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #334155;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.btn-fee-action {
    display: block;
    margin-top: auto;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 7px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.btn-green {
    background-color: #15803d;
}

.btn-green:hover {
    background-color: #166534;
}

.btn-navy {
    background-color: #0b2246;
}

.btn-navy:hover {
    background-color: #071933;
}

.btn-purple {
    background-color: #4a044e;
}

.btn-purple:hover {
    background-color: #38023c;
}

.fee-footnotes {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.fee-footnotes p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #475569;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.fee-footnotes p i {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. SECTION: WHY ONLINE MBA? & READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
   ========================================================================== */
.dual-cta-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 15px 0 45px;
}

.dual-cta-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
}

.dual-card {
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 26px 24px;
}

/* Left Card */
.dark-why-card {
    background-color: #082042;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(8, 32, 66, 0.2);
}

.dual-card-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.text-white {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.text-orange {
    color: #f36c21;
}

.orange-dot-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.orange-dot-list li {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #f1f5f9;
    line-height: 1.35;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 14px;
}

.orange-dot-list li::before {
    content: '•';
    color: #f59e0b;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: -1px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.dark-why-img-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.grad-cap-img {
    max-height: 190px;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 8px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
}

/* Right Card */
.light-ready-card {
    background-color: #fffbf0;
    border: 1px solid #fed7aa;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(254, 215, 170, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.ready-sub {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ready-features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.ready-feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
}

.ready-feature-item i {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    width: 18px;
}

.ready-cta-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.ready-seats-note {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. SECTION: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 30px 0 50px;
}

.faq-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.faq-item {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
}

.faq-question {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-plus-icon {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border: 1px solid #94a3b8;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #64748b;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.faq-question h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b2246;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.faq-answer {
    padding-left: 28px;
    display: none;
}

.faq-answer p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. SECTION: CAREER SUPPORT
   ========================================================================== */
.career-support-section {
    background-color: #071933;
    padding: 40px 0 0;
    color: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.career-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.career-left {
    padding-bottom: 35px;
}

.career-main-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.career-main-title .highlight-yellow {
    color: #f59e0b;
}

.career-sub-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #f59e0b;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.career-features-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
}

.career-feat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.career-feat-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
    border-radius: 8px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #f59e0b;
}

.career-feat-label {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.career-right {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.career-man-img {
    max-height: 240px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. BOTTOM CTA BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.bottom-cta-banner {
    background-color: #f59e0b;
    padding: 16px 0;
}

.bottom-cta-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.bottom-cta-heading {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #0b2246;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.bottom-cta-sub {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #0b2246;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.bottom-cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-cta-dark {
    background-color: #0b2246;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.btn-cta-dark:hover {
    background-color: #071933;
}

.btn-cta-gold {
    background-color: #e69500;
    color: #0b2246;
    border: 1px solid #c97f00;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.btn-cta-gold:hover {
    background-color: #d48600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. SITE FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
    background: #081a35;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    padding: 45px 0 20px;
    border-top: 3px solid #f36c21;
}

.footer-main-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.2fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.footer-brand-logo {
    width: 210px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
     
}

.footer-desc {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-title {
    color: #FED553;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: #f36c21;
}

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

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

.footer-links-list a {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.footer-links-list a i {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #f36c21;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
    color: #FED553;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.15);
    color: #f36c21;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-contact-item a {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-contact-item a:hover {
    color: #FED553;
}

.btn-footer-enquiry {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f36c21 0%, #e05610 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.btn-footer-enquiry:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e05610 0%, #c44707 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.5);
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 20px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.copyright-text {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. STUDENT TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    padding: 55px 0 60px;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.testimonials-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.1);
    color: #f36c21;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.25);
}

.testimonials-scroll-wrap {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 35px;
    padding: 0 4px;
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 22px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    padding: 12px 6px 16px 6px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none; /* Hide scrollbar for Firefox */
    -ms-overflow-style: none; /* Hide scrollbar for IE/Edge */
}

/* Hide scrollbar for Chrome, Safari and Opera */
.testimonials-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
}

/* Testimonial Arrow Buttons */
.testimonial-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background-color: #0b2246;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 25;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-arrow:hover {
    background-color: #f36c21;
    border-color: #f36c21;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.testi-arrow-left {
    left: -16px;
}

.testi-arrow-right {
    right: -16px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 340px;
    max-width: 340px;
    min-width: 300px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 34, 70, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.4);
}

.testimonial-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.avatar-box {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    min-width: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid #f36c21;
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
}

.avatar-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

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

.author-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b2246;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.author-role {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 2px 0 4px 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.star-rating {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3px;
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.testimonial-body {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.quote-icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.25);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #334155;
    line-height: 1.55;
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 0;
}

.testimonial-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    padding-top: 12px;
}

.batch-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0b2246;
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .hero-center {
        display: none;
    }

    .why-choose-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .spec-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

    .semesters-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .who-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .who-center {
        display: none;
    }

    .fees-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

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

    .career-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .career-right {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

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

    .curriculum-summary-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .who-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .dual-cta-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .container {
        padding-left: 16px !important;
        padding-right: 16px !important;
    }

    /* INVEST IN YOUR CAREER Section Mobile Styles */
    .fees-section {
        padding: 35px 0;
        width: 100%;
        overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    .fees-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 20px;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .eligibility-sidebar {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .attractive-offer-card {
        padding: 20px 16px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        width: 100%;
        box-sizing: border-box;
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .offer-top-badge {
        padding: 5px 14px;
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }

    .offer-feature-item {
        padding: 12px 12px;
        gap: 12px;
        width: 100%;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .offer-icon-box {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        min-width: 44px;
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    .offer-feature-title {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
        font-weight: 800;
    }

    .offer-feature-sub {
        font-size: 0.74rem;
        margin: 2px 0 5px;
    }

    .offer-pill {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        padding: 3px 10px;
    }

    .client-logo-slider-main {
        padding: 22px 12px 26px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        box-sizing: border-box;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .client-logo-header {
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .logo-slider-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        font-weight: 900;
    }

    .logo-slider-sub {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0 8px;
    }

    .client-logo-slider-wrap {
        padding: 6px 36px 40px 36px !important;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        width: 100%;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .client-logo-track-container {
        width: 100%;
        overflow: hidden;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .logo-slide {
        min-width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        padding: 2px;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .logo-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .client-logo-card {
        padding: 12px 6px;
        gap: 4px;
        border-radius: 8px;
        min-height: 74px;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    }

    .logo-icon-wrap {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        height: 28px;
    }

    .client-name {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

    .slider-arrow {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        top: calc(50% - 18px);
        z-index: 20;
    }

    .arrow-left {
        left: 2px !important;
    }

    .arrow-right {
        right: 2px !important;
    }

    .slider-dots {
        bottom: 8px;
        gap: 6px;
    }

    .pricing-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Testimonials Section Mobile Styles */
    .testimonials-section {
        padding: 40px 0 45px;
    }

    .testimonials-scroll-wrap {
        margin-top: 25px;
        padding: 0 4px;
    }

    .testimonials-grid {
        gap: 14px;
        padding: 8px 4px 16px 4px;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        flex: 0 0 82vw !important;
        max-width: 310px !important;
        min-width: 250px !important;
        padding: 18px 14px;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .testimonial-header {
        gap: 10px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .avatar-box {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        min-width: 44px;
    }

    .author-name {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
    }

    .author-role {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }

    .testimonial-quote {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        line-height: 1.45;
    }

    .testi-arrow-left {
        left: -8px;
    }

    .testi-arrow-right {
        right: -8px;
    }

    .testimonial-arrow {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

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

    .career-features-row {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .bottom-cta-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .bottom-cta-buttons {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .why-choose-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

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

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

    .logo-cards-grid {
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .client-logo-card {
        padding: 10px 4px;
    }

    .client-logo-slider-wrap {
        padding: 6px 32px 38px 32px !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON
   ========================================================================== */
.whatsapp-float-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 25px;
    right: 25px;
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    background-color: #25d366;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
    z-index: 9999;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    animation: whatsappPulse 2.5s infinite;
}

.whatsapp-float-btn:hover {
    background-color: #20ba5a;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}

.whatsapp-tooltip {
    position: absolute;
    right: 70px;
    background-color: #0b2246;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
    transform: translateX(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.whatsapp-tooltip::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: -6px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    border-width: 6px 0 6px 6px;
    border-style: solid;
    border-color: transparent transparent transparent #0b2246;
}

.whatsapp-float-btn:hover .whatsapp-tooltip {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

@keyframes whatsappPulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
    }
    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .whatsapp-float-btn {
        bottom: 70px;
        right: 18px;
        width: 52px;
        height: 52px;
        font-size: 28px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. ENQUIRY POPUP MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-backdrop.show {
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    background-color: rgba(11, 34, 70, 0.7);
}

.enquiry-modal-content {
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.enquiry-modal-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b2246 0%, #163765 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-bottom: none;
    position: relative;
}

.modal-icon-badge {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(254, 213, 83, 0.18);
    color: #FED553;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.enquiry-modal-header .modal-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.enquiry-modal-header .modal-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin: 0;
}

.enquiry-modal-body {
    padding: 24px;
}

.modal-form-group {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.modal-form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0b2246;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.modal-form-group label .req {
    color: #dc2626;
}

.modal-input-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

.modal-input-wrap .input-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.modal-input-wrap .form-control {
    padding-left: 40px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    color: #0b2246;
}

.modal-input-wrap .form-control:focus {
    border-color: #f36c21;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.15);
    outline: none;
}

.modal-select-wrap .form-select {
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #0b2246;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.modal-select-wrap .form-select:focus {
    border-color: #f36c21;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.15);
    outline: none;
}

.btn-submit-popup {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f36c21 0%, #e05610 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 13px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.btn-submit-popup:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e05610 0%, #c44707 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.45);
}

.modal-form-privacy {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #64748b;
}

/* Alert notifications inside lead forms */
.lead-form-card .alert,
.enquiry-modal-body .alert {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.alert-success {
    background-color: #ecfdf5 !important;
    border: 1px solid #6ee7b7 !important;
    color: #065f46 !important;
}

.alert-danger {
    background-color: #fef2f2 !important;
    border: 1px solid #fca5a5 !important;
    color: #991b1b !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. MOBILE STICKY BOTTOM BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-sticky-bar {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 54px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 -3px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    z-index: 9998;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.mobile-sticky-btn {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.mobile-call-btn {
    background-color: #0b2246;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.mobile-call-btn:hover,
.mobile-call-btn:active {
    background-color: #06152b;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.mobile-enquiry-btn {
    background-color: #f36c21;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.mobile-enquiry-btn:hover,
.mobile-enquiry-btn:active {
    background-color: #e05610;
    color: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    body {
        padding-bottom: 54px;
    }

    .mobile-sticky-bar {
        display: flex;
    }

    .footer-main-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 25px;
        text-align: left;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. REFERENCE EXPERT FORM CARD DESIGN (PAGE & POPUP)
   ========================================================================== */
.ref-expert-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 26px 22px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(11, 34, 70, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid #eef2f6;
    color: #112952;
}

.ref-form-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #112952;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.ref-form-title.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.ref-input-group {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ref-input-field {
    width: 100%;
    height: 48px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #1e293b;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.ref-input-field::placeholder {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.ref-input-field:focus {
    border-color: #112952;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(17, 41, 82, 0.08);
}

/* Phone input with country code */
.ref-phone-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.ref-country-select-wrap {
    width: 105px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ref-country-select {
    width: 100%;
    height: 48px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 10px 8px 10px 12px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #112952;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.ref-country-select:focus {
    border-color: #112952;
}

.ref-phone-input {
    flex: 1;
}

/* Consent disclaimer */
.ref-consent-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 14px 0 16px;
}

.ref-consent-checkbox {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    accent-color: #112952;
    margin-top: 2px;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ref-consent-text {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
}

.ref-consent-text a {
    color: #475569;
    text-decoration: underline;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.ref-consent-text a:hover {
    color: #112952;
}

/* Yellow Golden Button */
.btn-counsel-gold {
    width: 100%;
    background: #FDB813;
    color: #112952;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(253, 184, 19, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.btn-counsel-gold:hover {
    background: #eab00f;
    color: #0b1e3d;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(253, 184, 19, 0.45);
}

/* 3-Column Stats Row */
.ref-stats-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid #edf2f7;
    text-align: center;
}

.ref-stat-col {
    padding: 0 6px;
}

.ref-stat-col:not(:last-child) {
    border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.ref-stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #112952;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.ref-stat-lbl {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.25;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Modal specific override to match reference image */
.modal-ref-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 30px 26px 22px;
}

.modal-ref-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    right: 20px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.2s;
    line-height: 1;
    z-index: 10;
}

.modal-ref-close:hover {
    color: #112952;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO FORM DARK-CARD OVERRIDES
   ref-* elements inside .lead-form-card (dark navy #071d3d)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Inputs and selects keep white bg so they're readable */
.lead-form-card .ref-input-field,
.lead-form-card .ref-country-select {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    color: #1e293b;
}

.lead-form-card .ref-input-field::placeholder {
    color: #64748b;
}

.lead-form-card .ref-input-field:focus,
.lead-form-card .ref-country-select:focus {
    border-color: #f36c21;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.25);
}

/* Consent text: light grey on dark background */
.lead-form-card .ref-consent-text {
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.lead-form-card .ref-consent-text a {
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

.lead-form-card .ref-consent-text a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Stats row dividers adapt to dark bg */
.lead-form-card .ref-stats-row {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.lead-form-card .ref-stat-col:not(:last-child) {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Stats numbers: orange/gold on dark */
.lead-form-card .ref-stat-num {
    color: #f36c21;
}

/* Stats labels: soft white */
.lead-form-card .ref-stat-lbl {
    color: #94a3b8;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INVEST IN YOUR CAREER — TARGETED MOBILE FIX
   Prevents clipping, horizontal overflow and card cutoff on small screens
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Section wrapper — no horizontal bleed */
    #fees-section {
        overflow: hidden !important;
        padding: 32px 0 !important;
    }

    /* Container padding to keep content inside viewport */
    #fees-section .container {
        padding-left: 14px !important;
        padding-right: 14px !important;
    }

    /* Heading block */
    #fees-section .section-title-wrap {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        padding: 0 4px;
    }

    #fees-section .section-main-heading {
        font-size: 1.4rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 0;
        line-height: 1.2;
        word-break: break-word;
    }

    #fees-section .section-sub-heading {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    /* Stack the 2 columns into 1 */
    #fees-section .fees-container {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 18px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    /* EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS card */
    #fees-section .eligibility-sidebar {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }

    #fees-section .attractive-offer-card {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        padding: 20px 14px !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    #fees-section .offer-feature-item {
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        padding: 12px 10px !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }

    #fees-section .offer-text-content {
        min-width: 0;
        word-break: break-word;
    }

    /* ALUMNI WORKING AT slider */
    #fees-section .client-logo-slider-main {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        padding: 20px 10px 22px !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
    }

    #fees-section .client-logo-slider-wrap {
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        padding: 6px 34px 38px !important;
        position: relative !important;
    }

    #fees-section .client-logo-track-container {
        width: 100% !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    #fees-section .client-logo-track {
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    #fees-section .logo-slide {
        min-width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        flex: 0 0 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        padding: 2px !important;
    }

    #fees-section .logo-cards-grid {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    #fees-section .client-logo-card {
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 12px 6px !important;
    }

    #fees-section .slider-arrow {
        width: 28px !important;
        height: 28px !important;
        font-size: 0.72rem !important;
        top: 40% !important;
    }

    #fees-section .arrow-left  { left:  2px !important; }
    #fees-section .arrow-right { right: 2px !important; }
}

/* Remove hero background image on mobile — use solid dark colour instead */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-section {
        background-image: none !important;
        background-color: #0b2246;        /* matches the site's dark navy palette */
    }
}