/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   ICE College of Hotel Management
   Landing Page — WHITE THEME
══════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── CSS Custom Properties ─── */
:root {
  --gold: #b8860b;
  --gold-light: #d4a017;
  --gold-dark: #8b6508;
  --gold-pale: #fdf6e3;
  --gold-soft: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.12);

  --white: #ffffff;
  --bg: #f9f6f0;
  --bg-2: #ffffff;
  --bg-3: #f2ede4;
  --card-bg: #ffffff;

  --text: #1a1a1a;
  --text-mid: #444444;
  --text-muted: #777777;

  --border: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.18);
  --border-gray: #e5e0d8;

  --radius: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  --shadow-gold: 0 4px 20px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.22);
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --font-serif: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;
}

/* ─── Reset & Base ─── */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
}
a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
ul {
  list-style: none;
}
button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.section {
  padding: 96px 0;
}
.mt-20 {
  margin-top: 20px;
}

/* ─── Section Labels & Headers ─── */
.section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.section-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Light section header override */
.section-header.light .section-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.section-header.light .section-sub {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}
.section-header.light .section-label {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ─── Buttons ─── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-dark));
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.full-width {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   NAVBAR
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 18px 0;
  background: transparent;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition:
    background 0.4s ease,
    padding 0.4s ease,
    box-shadow 0.4s ease,
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
    border-color 0.4s ease;
}

/* Slide navbar out of view when scrolling down */
.navbar.hidden {
  transform: translateY(-110%);
}

/* Slide back in when scrolling up */
.navbar.visible {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgb(40 53 73);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* Ensure scrolled nav text is always dark */
.navbar.scrolled .nav-logo {
  color: var(--text);
}
.navbar.scrolled .nav-links a {
  color: #fff;
}
.navbar.scrolled .nav-cta {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.navbar.scrolled .hamburger span {
  background: #fff;
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
}

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-logo-img {
  width: 400px;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.logo-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}
.logo-accent {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Hero nav — white text before scroll */
.hero + .ticker-wrap ~ * .navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-logo,
.navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-logo {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}
.navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-cta {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}
.navbar:not(.scrolled) .hamburger span {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  transition: color 0.2s;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}
.nav-links a:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nav-cta {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--gold-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  padding: 16px 24px 24px;
  gap: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 999;
}

.mobile-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 0;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  font-weight: 500;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.mobile-menu a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.mobile-cta {
  margin-top: 12px;
  background: var(--gold) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px !important;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO  (keeps a rich warm background)
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ─── Hero Slider ─── */
.slider {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition:
    opacity 1s ease,
    transform 6s ease;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.slide::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: var(--bg);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.58;
}

.slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  z-index: 1;
}

.slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgb(10 6 0 / 66%) 0%,
    rgb(10 6 0 / 62%) 40%,
    rgb(10 6 0 / 79%) 100%
  );
}

/* Slide caption (center) */
.slide-caption {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  transform: none;
  z-index: 10;
  text-align: left;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 720px;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.slide-caption .slide-cta {
  pointer-events: auto;
}

@keyframes captionIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.slide-caption.animate-in {
  animation: captionIn 0.7s ease both;
}

/* Hero two-column layout: text left, form right */
.hero-layout {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 12;
  width: min(1200px, calc(100% - 48px));
  height: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 120px 0 170px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(320px, 0.85fr);
  gap: 44px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-left {
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-right {
  width: 100%;
  justify-self: end;
}

.hero-form-box {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 430px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24);
}

.hero-form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hero-form-sub {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-form {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
}

.hero-form input,
.hero-form select {
  width: 100%;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  color: var(--text);
  padding: 0 14px;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  outline: none;
}

.hero-form input::placeholder {
  color: #666666;
}

.hero-form input:focus,
.hero-form select:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.25);
}

.hero-form-btn {
  margin-top: 4px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-dark));
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-form-btn:hover {
  filter: brightness(1.06);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.slide-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fdd87a;
  background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 216, 122, 0.4);
  padding: 8px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.slide-caption h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.8vw, 4.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.slide-caption p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

.slide-tagline {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.slide-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 16px 40px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #1a0e00;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition:
    background 0.25s,
    transform 0.2s;
}

.slide-cta:hover {
  background: #f5c842;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Arrows */
.slider-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.slider-prev {
  left: 28px;
}
.slider-next {
  right: 28px;
}

/* Dots */
.slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 100px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  padding: 0;
}

.dot.active {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

/* Progress bar */
.slider-progress {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  z-index: 10;
}

.slider-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
  width: 0%;
  transition: width linear;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  padding: 120px 24px 80px;
  max-width: 900px;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #fdd87a;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #4caf50;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.5;
    transform: scale(1.3);
  }
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-highlight {
  color: #fdd87a;
  display: block;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

/* Hero buttons override */
.hero .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4a017, #8b6508);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero .btn-outline {
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.hero .btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 40px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

.stat strong {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #fdd87a;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin-top: 4px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.hero-stats-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 60px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px 40px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  width: auto;
  max-width: 92%;
}

.scroll-down {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 32px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0.5;
  animation: bounce 2s infinite;
}

.scroll-arrow {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-right: 2px solid #fdd87a;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #fdd87a;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

@keyframes bounce {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   TICKER
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ticker-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-light));
  padding: 14px 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ticker {
  display: inline-flex;
  animation: ticker 40s linear infinite;
}

.ticker span {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0 48px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

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

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.about-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Two-image stacked layout */
.about-img-stack {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.about-img-main {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}

.about-img-main img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.about-img-main:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Small floating secondary image */
.about-img-secondary {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -28px;
  left: -28px;
  width: 48%;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-img-secondary img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.about-img-secondary:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.about-badge-float {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-dark));
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 20px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  z-index: 3;
}

.badge-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}

.badge-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.about-content .section-label {
  display: inline-block;
}

.about-desc {
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-desc strong {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.about-points {
  margin-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.about-points li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
}

.check {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   COURSES
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.courses {
  background: var(--bg);
}

.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.course-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  padding: 0;
}

/* Course image */
.course-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.course-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.course-card:hover .course-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.course-img-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  background: rgba(253, 246, 227, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

/* Card body below image */
.course-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.course-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.course-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.course-card.featured .course-body {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #fffdf5, #fff8e1);
}

/* ── Aviation Showcase Card ── */
.aviation-card {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.aviation-header {
  text-align: center;
}

.aviation-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.aviation-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #1d4ed8;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.aviation-images {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.aviation-img-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.aviation-img-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.aviation-img-item span {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
}

.aviation-plane {
  text-align: center;
}

.aviation-plane img {
  max-width: 480px;
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.aviation-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.aviation-footer .course-features {
  border-top: none;
  padding-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .aviation-card {
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .aviation-images {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .aviation-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
}

/* ── end Aviation Card ── */

.course-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.course-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.course-body p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex: 1;
}

.course-features {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  padding-top: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.course-features li {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding-left: 14px;
  position: relative;
}

.course-features li::before {
  content: "→";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.course-btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 24px;
}

.courses-note {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding: 20px 32px;
  background: var(--gold-pale);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.courses-note p {
  color: var(--text-mid);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   CERTIFICATE COURSES
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cert-section {
  background: #ffffff;
}

/* Certificate card image */
.cert-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 190px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cert-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.cert-card:hover .cert-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.cert-img-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 14px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  background: rgba(253, 246, 227, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.cert-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.cert-card {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* inner padding wrapper so image bleeds to edges */
.cert-card > *:not(.cert-img-wrap) {
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
}

.cert-card > .cert-header {
  padding-top: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
}
.cert-card > h3 {
  padding-top: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.cert-card > p {
  padding-top: 0;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  flex: 1;
}
.cert-card > .cert-subjects {
  padding-top: 0;
}
.cert-card > .cert-meta {
  padding-top: 0;
}
.cert-card > .cert-btn,
.cert-card > a {
  margin: 0 24px 24px;
  width: auto;
  justify-content: center;
}

.cert-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.cert-card--featured {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #fffdf5, #fff8e1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.cert-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.cert-icon {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.cert-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.cert-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.cert-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Subject badges */
.cert-subjects {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.cert-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  padding: 4px 11px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.cert-card--featured .cert-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* Meta row */
.cert-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cert-meta-item {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 8px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  text-align: center;
}

.cert-meta-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.meta-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.meta-val {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.cert-btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 24px;
}

/* CTA strip */
.cert-cta-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-pale), #fff3cc);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cert-cta-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.cert-cta-text strong {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text);
}

.cert-cta-text span {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .cert-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cert-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .cert-cta-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   INTERNATIONAL COURSES
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.intl-section {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0d0800 0%, #1a1000 50%, #2c1a00 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.intl-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Override section-header text for dark background */
.intl-section .section-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.intl-section .section-sub {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}
.intl-section .section-sub strong {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.intl-section .section-label {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #fdd87a;
}

/* ── Partner bar ── */
.intl-partner-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 22px 36px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.partner-logo-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.partner-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
}

.partner-logo-wrap strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fdd87a;
}

.partner-logo-wrap span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.partner-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
}

.p-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 28px;
}

.p-stat strong {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}

.p-stat span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin-top: 3px;
  text-align: center;
}

.p-stat-div {
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

/* ── International card image ── */
.intl-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 190px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin: -32px -32px 0;
  width: calc(100% + 64px);
}

.intl-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.intl-card:hover .intl-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.intl-img-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 14px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fdd87a;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 216, 122, 0.3);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

/* ── Course grid ── */
.intl-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.intl-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.intl-card:hover {
  background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.intl-card--featured {
  border-color: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.55);
  background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.08);
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.3);
}

.intl-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  right: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-dark));
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
}

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

.intl-icon {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.intl-level-badge {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fdd87a;
  background: rgba(253, 216, 122, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 216, 122, 0.25);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.intl-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.intl-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.75;
  flex: 1;
}

.intl-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.intl-highlights li {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  padding-left: 16px;
  position: relative;
}

.intl-highlights li::before {
  content: "✦";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #fdd87a;
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  top: 3px;
}

.intl-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.intl-meta-pill {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.intl-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.intl-careers {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 7px;
}

.career-chip {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fdd87a;
  background: rgba(253, 216, 122, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 216, 122, 0.2);
  padding: 4px 11px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

/* ── Why international strip ── */
.intl-why-strip {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.intl-why-strip h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  text-align: center;
}

.intl-why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.why-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.why-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.why-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fdd87a;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.why-item p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .intl-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .intl-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .intl-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .intl-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .intl-partner-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 20px 24px;
  }
  .partner-stats {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .p-stat {
    padding: 8px 16px;
  }
  .p-stat-div {
    display: none;
  }
  .intl-why-strip {
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURES / WHY ICE  (gold accent section)
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.features {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c1a00 0%, #1a1000 60%, #0d0800 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.features-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      ellipse at 0% 50%,
      rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15) 0%,
      transparent 50%
    ),
    radial-gradient(
      ellipse at 100% 50%,
      rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15) 0%,
      transparent 50%
    );
}

.features-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.feature-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.feature-icon {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: block;
}

.feature-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.feature-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   ADMISSION STEPS
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.admission {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.steps-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.step-card {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 180px;
  max-width: 240px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.step-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.2);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.step-card h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.step-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.step-arrow {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.45;
  padding: 0 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.admission-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   FAQ
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.faq {
  background: var(--bg);
}

.faq-list {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.faq-item.open {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.12);
}

.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  text-align: left;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-q:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.faq-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: transform 0.3s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    max-height 0.4s ease,
    padding 0.3s;
  padding: 0 28px;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-a {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
}

.faq-a p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.8;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.faq-a strong {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.contact-card {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.contact-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.contact-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.contact-card h3 {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.contact-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-card a {
  color: var(--text-mid);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.contact-card a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Enquiry Form */
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.contact-cta-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.contact-cta-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-cta-box p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 340px;
}

.contact-popup-modal {
  max-width: 520px !important;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.contact-form h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  outline: none;
  transition:
    border-color 0.2s,
    box-shadow 0.2s;
  width: 100%;
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: #bbbbbb;
}

.form-group select option {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--text);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.1);
}

.form-group textarea {
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-note {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 12px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.footer {
  background: #1a1000;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.25);
}

.footer-top {
  padding: 72px 0 48px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
}

.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-social a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-col ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-col li a {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.footer-col li a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-contact-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.footer-bottom .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   FLOATING CALL BUTTON
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.float-call {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 32px;
  right: 32px;
  z-index: 9000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 14px 20px 14px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.float-call:hover {
  background: #1ebe5a;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55);
  padding-right: 24px;
}

/* Phone icon wrapper */
.float-call-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: phoneRing 2.5s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes phoneRing {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  10% {
    transform: rotate(-18deg);
  }
  20% {
    transform: rotate(18deg);
  }
  30% {
    transform: rotate(-12deg);
  }
  40% {
    transform: rotate(12deg);
  }
  50% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
}

/* Ripple rings */
.float-call-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
  animation: rippleOut 2.5s ease-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.float-call-ring--2 {
  animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

@keyframes rippleOut {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.45);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Label text */
.float-call-label {
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Mobile — make it a circle */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .float-call {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .float-call-label {
    display: none;
  }
  .float-call:hover {
    padding: 14px;
  }
}

/* ─── Floating Enquire Now Button ─── */
.float-enquire {
  position: fixed;
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 9000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #8c670b;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px 0 0 8px;
  padding: 16px 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: -4px 0 20px rgba(139, 55, 119, 0.45);
  transition:
    background 0.2s ease,
    padding 0.2s ease;
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  text-orientation: mixed;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.float-enquire:hover {
  background: #6e2a5e;
  padding: 16px 13px;
}

.float-enquire-icon {
  writing-mode: horizontal-tb;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   ONLOAD POPUP FORM
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.popup-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 6, 0, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition:
    opacity 0.4s ease,
    visibility 0.4s ease;
}

.popup-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.popup-modal {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 820px;
  max-height: 92vh;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.96);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.popup-overlay.active .popup-modal {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.popup-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 16px;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #000;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}

.popup-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Left panel */
.popup-left {
  flex: 0 0 42%;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #2c1a00 0%, #1a1000 50%, #0d0800 100%);
  padding: 48px 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.popup-left::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
}

.popup-left::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  left: -60px;
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.2) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.popup-left-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.popup-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.popup-brand-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}
.popup-brand strong {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.popup-left-inner h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.popup-left-inner h2 span {
  color: #fdd87a;
}

.popup-left-inner > p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.popup-perks {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.popup-perks li {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* Right panel */
.popup-right {
  flex: 1;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 40px 36px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.popup-form-head {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.popup-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.popup-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: #4caf50;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

.popup-form-head h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.popup-form-head p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.popup-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  flex: 1;
}

.popup-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.popup-field label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.popup-field label span {
  font-weight: 400;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  color: #bbbbbb;
}

.popup-field input {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  outline: none;
  transition:
    border-color 0.2s,
    box-shadow 0.2s;
  width: 100%;
}

.popup-field input::placeholder {
  color: #bbbbbb;
}

.popup-field input:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.1);
  background: #fffdf5;
}

.popup-submit {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-dark));
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.popup-submit:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.35);
}

.popup-privacy {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .popup-modal {
    flex-direction: column;
    max-height: 95vh;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .popup-left {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    padding: 24px 20px 20px;
  }
  .popup-left-inner h2 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  .popup-left-inner > p,
  .popup-perks {
    display: none;
  }
  .popup-right {
    padding: 24px 20px 20px;
  }
  .popup-close {
    top: 10px;
    right: 10px;
  }
  .popup-form-head h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLL-IN ANIMATIONS
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.7s ease,
    transform 0.7s ease;
}

.fade-in.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
══════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── 1024px — Tablet landscape ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-layout {
    width: min(960px, calc(100% - 40px));
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(300px, 360px);
    gap: 26px;
    padding: 110px 0 180px;
  }
  .hero-form-box {
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .slide-tag {
    letter-spacing: 2px;
  }

  .about-grid {
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .courses-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

/* ── 768px — Tablet portrait / large phones ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Global */
  .section {
    padding: 56px 0;
  }
  .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }
  .section-sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
  .btn {
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }

  /* Navbar */
  .nav-links,
  .nav-cta {
    display: none;
  }
  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }
  .mobile-menu.open {
    display: flex;
  }
  .nav-logo {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .nav-logo-img {
    width: 280px;
  }
  .nav-container {
    padding: 0 16px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  /* Hero */
  .hero {
    min-height: 980px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .hero-layout {
    width: min(560px, calc(100% - 28px));
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 102px 0 130px;
    align-content: start;
  }
  .hero-left,
  .hero-right {
    justify-self: stretch;
  }
  .hero-form-box {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 18px;
  }
  .hero-form-title,
  .hero-form-sub {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-content {
    padding: 90px 16px 60px;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .hero-stats-bar {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-stats-bar .stat {
    padding: 0 18px;
  }
  .hero-stats-bar .stat strong {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .hero-stats-bar .stat span {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .hero-stats {
    padding: 16px 12px;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .stat {
    padding: 6px 14px;
  }
  .stat strong {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
  .stat span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
  .stat-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Slider */
  .slide-caption {
    width: 92%;
    max-width: none;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .slide-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .slide-caption h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 2.4rem);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .slide-tagline {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .slide-cta {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 12px 26px;
  }
  .slider-prev {
    left: 10px;
  }
  .slider-next {
    right: 10px;
  }
  .slider-arrow {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .slider-dots {
    bottom: 34px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
  }
  .dot.active {
    width: 22px;
  }

  /* Ticker */
  .ticker span {
    padding: 0 24px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  /* About */
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
  .about-img-secondary {
    width: 42%;
    bottom: -22px;
    left: -16px;
    border-width: 3px;
  }
  .about-badge-float {
    bottom: -18px;
    right: -8px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
  }
  .badge-num {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .badge-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  /* Courses */
  .courses-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .course-img-wrap {
    height: 180px;
  }
  .course-body {
    padding: 18px;
  }

  /* Certificate courses */
  .cert-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .cert-img-wrap {
    height: 170px;
  }
  .cert-card > *:not(.cert-img-wrap) {
    padding-left: 18px;
    padding-right: 18px;
  }
  .cert-card > a {
    margin: 0 18px 18px;
  }
  .cert-meta {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .cert-meta-item {
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .cert-meta-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .cert-cta-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .cert-cta-strip .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* International courses */
  .intl-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .intl-card {
    padding: 22px;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .intl-partner-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 20px;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .partner-stats {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .p-stat {
    padding: 8px 14px;
  }
  .p-stat-div {
    display: none;
  }
  .intl-why-strip {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }
  .intl-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  /* Why ICE features */
  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .feature-card {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }

  /* Admission steps */
  .steps-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .step-arrow {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 4px;
  }
  .step-card {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
  .step-num {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  /* Contact */
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .contact-form-wrap {
    padding: 24px;
  }
  .contact-card {
    padding: 16px;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .footer-top {
    padding: 48px 0 32px;
  }
  .footer-logo {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .footer-bottom .container {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 6px;
  }
}

/* ── 480px — Small phones ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* Global */
  .section {
    padding: 44px 0;
  }
  .container {
    padding: 0 12px;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }

  /* Hero */
  .hero {
    min-height: 930px;
  }
  .hero-layout {
    width: calc(100% - 20px);
    padding: 144px 0 120px;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .hero-form-box {
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .hero-form-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
  .hero-form-sub {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .hero-form input,
  .hero-form select,
  .hero-form-btn {
    height: 42px;
    font-size: 0.87rem;
  }

  .hero-content {
    padding: 140px 12px 50px;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
  .hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 5px 12px;
  }
  .hero-stats {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 12px;
  }
  .stat {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .stat strong {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Stats bar on mobile */
  .hero-stats-bar {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-stats-bar .stat {
    flex: 1 1 45%;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }
  .hero-stats-bar .stat:nth-child(odd) {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }
  .hero-stats-bar .stat strong {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
  .hero-stats-bar .stat span {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }
  .hero-stats-bar .stat-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Slider */
  .slide-caption {
    width: 95%;
  }
  .slide-tag {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .slide-caption h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 6vw, 1.8rem);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .slide-tagline {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .slide-cta {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 10px 22px;
  }
  .slider-dots {
    bottom: 28px;
  }
  .slider-arrow {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .slider-prev {
    left: 6px;
  }
  .slider-next {
    right: 6px;
  }

  /* Ticker */
  .ticker span {
    padding: 0 16px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .ticker-wrap {
    padding: 10px 0;
  }

  /* About */
  .about-grid {
    gap: 44px;
  }
  .about-img-secondary {
    width: 38%;
    bottom: -18px;
    left: -10px;
  }

  .about-badge-float {
    bottom: -16px;
    right: -4px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
  }
  .badge-num {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
  .badge-label {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }

  /* Cards padding */
  .course-img-wrap {
    height: 160px;
  }
  .course-body {
    padding: 16px;
  }
  .cert-img-wrap {
    height: 155px;
  }
  .intl-img-wrap {
    height: 155px;
    margin: -18px -18px 0;
    width: calc(100% + 36px);
  }
  .intl-card {
    padding: 18px;
  }
  .feature-card {
    padding: 22px 16px;
  }

  /* International partner bar */
  .intl-partner-bar {
    padding: 16px 12px;
  }
  .partner-icon {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
  .partner-logo-wrap strong {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .p-stat strong {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  /* Steps */
  .step-card {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }

  /* Contact */
  .contact-form-wrap {
    padding: 18px;
  }
  .contact-grid {
    gap: 20px;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-grid {
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .footer-social a {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .footer-social {
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

/* ══════════════ FOOD FEST GALLERY ══════════════ */
.foodfest {
  background: #fff;
}

.fest-gallery,
.fest-gallery--more {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}
.fest-item {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
}
.fest-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  display: block;
}
.fest-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Lightbox */
.fest-lightbox {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92);
  z-index: 10000;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}
.fest-lightbox.active {
  display: flex;
}
.fest-lightbox img {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 88vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}
.fest-lb-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 22px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}
.fest-lb-prev,
.fest-lb-next {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 2rem;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.fest-lb-prev {
  left: 16px;
}
.fest-lb-next {
  right: 16px;
}
.fest-lb-prev:hover,
.fest-lb-next:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .fest-gallery,
  .fest-gallery--more {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .fest-gallery,
  .fest-gallery--more {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .fest-gallery,
  .fest-gallery--more {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 6px;
  }
}

/* ══════════════ COURSE ENQUIRY MODAL ══════════════ */
.enquiry-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  z-index: 9999;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.enquiry-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
}

.enquiry-modal {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  max-width: 860px;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.enquiry-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: none;
  color: #141212;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.enquiry-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.enquiry-left {
  flex: 0 0 40%;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #2c1a00 0%, #1a1000 50%, #0d0800 100%);
  padding: 44px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.enquiry-left::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
}
.enquiry-logo {
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  filter: brightness(1.2);
}
.enquiry-left h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  position: relative;
}
.enquiry-course-name {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.enquiry-perks {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.enquiry-perks li {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15);
}
.enquiry-perks li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.enquiry-right {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 44px 36px;
}
.enquiry-right h4 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.enquiry-sub {
  color: #666;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.enquiry-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.enquiry-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.enquiry-field label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #444;
}
.enquiry-field label span {
  color: #e53935;
}
.enquiry-field input,
.enquiry-field textarea {
  border: 1.5px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: var(--text);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
  background: #fafafa;
}
.enquiry-field input:focus,
.enquiry-field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: #fff;
}
.enquiry-field textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 80px;
}
.enquiry-submit {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition:
    background 0.2s,
    transform 0.15s;
}
.enquiry-submit:hover {
  background: #9a6f0a;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .enquiry-modal {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .enquiry-left {
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }
  .enquiry-left h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .enquiry-perks {
    display: none;
  }
  .enquiry-right {
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }
  .enquiry-close {
    color: #fff;
  }
}

/* ══════════════ PLACEMENT SECTION ══════════════ */
.placement {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.placement-inner {
  display: grid;

  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 64px;
}
.placement-left p {
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.placement-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.placement-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.placement-stat strong {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.placement-stat span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #777;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.placement-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.placement-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.placement-tags span {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition:
    background 0.2s,
    color 0.2s;
}
.placement-tags span:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Logo Slider */
.client-slider-wrap {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 40px 0 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid #eee;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.client-slider-wrap .section-label {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.client-track-outer {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}
.client-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: max-content;
  animation: scrollLogos 35s linear infinite;
}
.client-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.client-track img {
  height: 52px;
  width: 160px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
@keyframes scrollLogos {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .placement-inner {
    gap: 48px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .placement-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
  }
  .placement-stats {
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .client-track img {
    height: 40px;
    width: 130px;
    padding: 0 18px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .placement-stats {
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .placement-stat strong {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .client-track img {
    height: 34px;
    width: 110px;
    padding: 0 14px;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   LOCATIONS SECTION
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.locations {
  background: var(--bg-3);
}

.locations-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.location-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.location-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.location-pin {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.location-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.location-addr {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.location-contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
}

.location-person {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
}

.location-phone {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.location-phone:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .locations-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .locations-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}