:root {
    --dark-blue: #1a365d;
    --orange: #c94110;
    --chocolate: #1a365d;
    --transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
}

body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    padding-top: 0;
}


/* Spotlight Hero — full-bleed background photo, content overlaid */
.spotlight-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 88vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #fff;
    background: #0d1b3d;
}

.spotlight-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    display: block;
}


.spotlight-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(7,17,39,0.92) 0%, rgba(7,17,39,0.55) 45%, rgba(7,17,39,0.15) 75%);
}

.spotlight-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 680px;
    padding: 0 clamp(24px, 6vw, 70px) 70px;
}

.spotlight-eyebrow {
    display: block;
    color: #ff9248;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.spotlight-hero-content h1 {
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.spotlight-hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86);
    margin: 0 0 30px;
    max-width: 540px;
}

.spotlight-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #071127;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    padding: 14px 26px;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.spotlight-cta:hover {
    background: #c94110;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .spotlight-hero {
        min-height: 65vh;
    }

    .spotlight-hero-content {
        padding: 0 20px 50px;
    }

    .spotlight-hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }

    .spotlight-hero-content p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .spotlight-hero {
        min-height: 50vh;
    }

    .spotlight-hero-content {
        padding: 0 16px 40px;
    }

    .spotlight-cta {
        padding: 12px 22px;
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }
}

/* Navbar */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 15px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0 40px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.nav-brand img {
    height: 40px;
}

.brand-name {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--orange);
}

.register-btn {
    padding: 10px 25px;
    background: var(--orange);
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.register-btn:hover {
    background: var(--chocolate);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: white !important;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 2rem;
}

/* Background Animation */
.floating-shapes {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.wave {
    position: absolute;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: dotJump 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.wave:nth-child(1) {
    top: 15%;
    left: 8%;
    background: rgba(26, 54, 93, 0.6);
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.wave:nth-child(2) {
    top: 65%;
    left: 25%;
    background: #c94110;
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.wave:nth-child(3) {
    top: 35%;
    left: 75%;
    background: rgba(26, 54, 93, 0.6);
    animation-delay: 1s;
}

.wave:nth-child(4) {
    top: 85%;
    left: 92%;
    background: #c94110;
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

.wave:nth-child(5) {
    top: 25%;
    left: 45%;
    background: rgba(26, 54, 93, 0.5);
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

.wave:nth-child(6) {
    top: 75%;
    left: 60%;
    background: #c94110;
    animation-delay: 2.5s;
}

.wave:nth-child(7) {
    top: 50%;
    left: 15%;
    background: rgba(26, 54, 93, 0.4);
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

.wave:nth-child(8) {
    top: 10%;
    left: 85%;
    background: #c94110;
}

.wave:nth-child(9) {
    top: 90%;
    left: 40%;
    background: rgba(26, 54, 93, 0.5);
    animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

.wave:nth-child(10) {
    top: 45%;
    left: 95%;
    background: #c94110;
    animation-delay: 1.8s;
}

@keyframes dotJump {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        opacity: 0.4;
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.2);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
}

/* Testimonials Section */   
.testimonials {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1a3f 0%, #b63806 50%, #1a365d 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 4rem 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(26, 54, 93, 0.2) 0%, transparent 50%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.testimonials::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(30deg, transparent 45%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 50%, transparent 55%);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    z-index: 1;
}



.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    position: relative;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    background: white;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1));
    transform: translateZ(-1px);
    border-radius: 15px;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) rotateX(5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-blue), var(--orange));
}

.testimonial-profile {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border: 3px solid var(--orange);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.testimonial-profile img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.testimonial-card:hover .testimonial-profile {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    border-color: var(--chocolate);
}

.testimonial-card:hover .testimonial-profile img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.testimonial-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-content p {
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-content p::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: -10px;
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    font-family: serif;
}

.testimonial-content h4 {
    color: white;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.testimonial-card:hover .testimonial-content h4 {
    color: var(--orange);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.5);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.testimonial-content span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.testimonial-card:hover .testimonial-content span {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Mobile tweaks for testimonials */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonials {
        padding: 3rem 0 4rem;
    }

    .testimonials .container {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        justify-items: center;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        max-width: 360px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .testimonial-content p,
    .testimonial-content h4,
    .testimonial-content span {
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* Enhanced CTA Section */
.cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a365d 0%, #ff6b35 50%, #1a365d 100%);
    padding: 6rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(26, 54, 93, 0.2) 0%, transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.1) 50%, transparent 60%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.cta-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(30deg, transparent 45%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 50%, transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(-30deg, transparent 45%, rgba(26, 54, 93, 0.1) 50%, transparent 55%);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    z-index: 1;
}



/* Glowing Star Animation */
.cta-star {
    position: absolute;
    left: 5%;
    top: 20%;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    animation: starFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--orange);
}

@keyframes starFloat {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(180deg);
    }
}

.cta-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 100 !important;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.cta-section h2 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    text-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.cta-section h2::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, white, transparent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.cta-section:hover h2::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.cta-section p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    transform: translateZ(20px);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.cta-button {
    padding: 1.2rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transform: translateZ(30px);
}

.cta-button::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3),
        transparent
    );
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    transition: 0.75s;
}

.cta-button:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.cta-button.primary {
    background: var(--dark-blue);
    color: white;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.cta-button.primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) translateZ(50px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--dark-blue), var(--orange));
}

.cta-button.secondary {
    background: white;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.cta-button.secondary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) translateZ(50px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    background: transparent;
    border-color: white;
    color: white;
}

/* CTA Responsive Tweaks */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cta-section {
        padding: 3.5rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .cta-section h2 {
        font-size: 2.6rem;
    }

    .cta-section p {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 1.25rem;
        margin-top: 2.5rem;
    }

    .cta-button {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 360px;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 1rem 1.4rem;
        letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .cta-section {
        padding: 3rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .cta-section h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .cta-section p {
        font-size: 0.98rem;
    }

    .cta-buttons {
        gap: 1rem;
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }

    .cta-button {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 0.95rem 1.2rem;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 375px) {
    .cta-section {
        padding: 2.8rem 1rem;
    }

    .cta-section h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .cta-section p {
        font-size: 0.94rem;
    }

    .cta-buttons {
        gap: 0.85rem;
        margin-top: 1.8rem;
    }

    .cta-button {
        padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.9px;
        border-radius: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 330px) {
    .cta-buttons {
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .cta-button {
        padding: 0.8rem 0.95rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.8px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/* Floating Elements */
.cta-floating-element {
    position: absolute;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-floating-element:nth-child(1) {
    top: 20%;
    right: 10%;
    animation: float 8s infinite;
}

.cta-floating-element:nth-child(2) {
    bottom: 30%;
    left: 15%;
    animation: float 12s infinite reverse;
}

.cta-floating-element:nth-child(3) {
    top: 50%;
    right: 20%;
    animation: float 10s infinite 2s;
}

@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg);
    }
    25% {
        transform: translate(20px, -20px) rotate(90deg);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(0, -40px) rotate(180deg);
    }
    75% {
        transform: translate(-20px, -20px) rotate(270deg);
    }
}

/* Enhanced FAQ Section */
.faq {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a365d 0%, #0a1a3f 100%);  
    padding: 4rem 0;
    color: white;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.08));
    z-index: 0;
}



.faq .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--orange), #fff);
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq .section-header h2:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #fff, var(--orange));
    background-clip: text;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.5));
}

.faq-list {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 2rem auto 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.faq-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        45deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05),
        transparent
    );
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: 0.5s;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px) scale(1.02);
    background: rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-color: var(--orange);
}

.faq-item:hover::before {
    transform: translateX(100%);
}

.faq-item h3 {
    color: var(--orange);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-item:hover h3 {
    color: white;
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

.faq-item h3::after {
    content: '›';
    margin-left: 10px;
    font-size: 2rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.faq-item:hover h3::after {
    transform: translateX(5px) rotate(90deg);
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--orange);
}

.faq-item p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    line-height: 1.6;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.faq-item:hover p {
    color: white;
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

.faq-item p::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--orange);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover p::before {
    transform: scaleY(1);
}

/* Add pulsing dots animation */
.faq-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 20px;
    top: 20px;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background: var(--orange);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.5;
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.5;
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.5);
        opacity: 0.2;
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.5;
    }
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes colorShift {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

@keyframes glow {
    0% { text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); }
    50% { text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); }
    100% { text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); }
}

@keyframes widthPulse {
    0% { width: 50px; }
    50% { width: 100px; }
    100% { width: 50px; }
}

@keyframes sparkle {
    0% { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.2); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1); }
}

/* Mobile Navigation */
.mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 10px;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.menu-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.menu-icon .bar {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: #000;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.menu-icon .bar:first-child { top: 0; }
.menu-icon .bar:nth-child(2) { top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.menu-icon .bar:last-child { bottom: 0; }

.theme-toggle {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-color);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.close-menu-btn {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: block;
    }

    .close-menu-btn {
        display: block;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 80%;
        max-width: 400px;
        height: 100vh;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        padding: 80px 20px 20px;
        transition: right 0.3s ease;
        z-index: 1000;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        right: 0;
    }

    .nav-links {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
        align-items: flex-start;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .nav-links a {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 10px 0;
    }
}



/* More Testimonials Indicator */
.more-testimonials {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.dots-indicator {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    animation: dotPulse 2s infinite;
}

.dot:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.dot:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.more-text {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-style: italic;
}

.scroll-hint {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--orange);
    font-weight: 600;
    animation: bounce 2s infinite;
}

.scroll-hint i {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

@keyframes dotPulse {
    0%, 100% {
        opacity: 0.3;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1.2);
    }
}

@keyframes bounce {
    0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    40% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
    60% {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
    }
}

@keyframes overlayPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; }
    50% { opacity: 0.8; }
}

@keyframes pulseRing {
    0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0; }
}

.scroll-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--dark-blue), var(--orange));
    color: white;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 1200;
}

.scroll-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.scroll-to-top:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}


/* Testimonials Strip */
.testimonials-strip {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 70px 90px 50px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testi-track {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
}

.testi-pair {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
}

.testi-slide {
    flex: 0 0 50%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    padding-right: 30px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr;
    gap: 25px;
    align-items: start;
}

.testi-photo {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    min-width: 100px;
    min-height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    background: #eee;
    border: 3px solid #b63806;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
}

.testi-body p {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #333;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.testi-body h4 {
    color: #c94110;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 2px;
}

.testi-body span {
    color: #777;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.testi-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #999;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: 10px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.testi-arrow:hover { color: #c94110; }
.testi-arrow.prev { left: 20px; }
.testi-arrow.next { right: 20px; }

/* What Makes AFSN Unique Section */
.unique-section {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
    align-items: stretch;
    min-height: 480px;
}

.unique-left {
    padding: 70px 60px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.unique-left h2 {
    font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #0a1a3f; 
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.unique-left p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #444;
    max-width: 460px;
    margin: 0 0 26px;
}

.unique-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #b63806;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.unique-link i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.unique-link:hover {
    text-decoration: none;
}

.unique-right {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.unique-blob {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: #c94110;
    border-top-left-radius: 55% 100%;
}

.unique-stat-text {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: right;
    max-width: 280px;
    margin-right: 220px;
}

.unique-stat-text h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.unique-stat-text p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    margin-left: 0;
}

.afsn-footer-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.afsn-logo-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.afsn-logo-box img {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

.unique-stat-circle {
    position: absolute;
    right: 60px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 25px;
    color: #fff;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.unique-stat-circle p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .unique-stat-text {
        margin-right: 190px;
        max-width: 220px;
    }
    .unique-stat-circle {
        right: 30px;
        width: 190px;
        height: 190px;
    }
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 2.6rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .unique-section {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .unique-left {
        padding: 50px 30px;
        text-align: center;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .unique-left p {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
    .unique-right {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 50px 25px 40px;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
        padding-top: 90px;
    }
    .unique-blob {
        border-top-left-radius: 90% 60%;
        border-top-right-radius: 0;
    }
    .unique-stat-text {
        .unique-stat-text {
        text-align: left;
        margin: 0;
        max-width: 240px;
        padding: 0 15px 0 30px;
    }
    }
    .unique-stat-text h3 {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }
    .unique-stat-text p {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }
    .unique-stat-circle {
        position: relative;
        right: auto;
        top: auto;
        transform: none;
        margin: 0 auto;
        width: 190px;
        height: 190px;
    }
    .unique-right {
        overflow: hidden;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }
    .unique-stat-text,
    .unique-stat-slide .unique-stat-text {
        position: relative !important;
        right: auto !important;
        left: auto !important;
        top: auto !important;
        transform: none !important;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 260px;
        box-sizing: border-box;
        padding: 0 20px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .unique-left {
        text-align: left;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 40px 25px;
    }
    .unique-left p {
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-right: 0;
        text-align: left;
    }
    .unique-link {
        margin: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .testimonials-strip {
        padding: 40px 45px 30px;
    }
    .testi-arrow {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        padding: 6px;
    }
    .unique-left h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .unique-stat-circle {
        width: 170px;
        height: 170px;
        padding: 18px;
    }
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    .unique-stat-circle p {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
    .testimonials-strip {
        padding: 35px 45px 25px;
    }
    .testi-slide {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        padding-right: 0;
        grid-template-columns: 70px 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    .testi-photo {
        width: 65px;
        height: 65px;
        min-width: 65px;
        min-height: 65px;
    }
    .testi-body p {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }
    .testi-arrow {
        font-size: 1rem;
        padding: 4px;
    }
    .testi-arrow.prev { left: 6px; }
    .testi-arrow.next { right: 6px; }
}

.unique-left h2,
.mission-poster h3,
.programs-photo-overlay h3 {
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.unique-stat-slider {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.unique-stat-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.unique-stat-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.unique-stat-slide .unique-stat-text {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 2;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: right;
    max-width: 280px;
    right: 260px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.unique-stat-slide .unique-stat-circle {
    position: absolute;
    right: 60px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}




/* Success Stories Section */
.success-stories {
    padding: 0;
    margin-top: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-blue) 0%, var(--chocolate) 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.success-stories::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: 
        linear-gradient(45deg, var(--dark-blue) 25%, transparent 25%) -50px 0,
        linear-gradient(-45deg, var(--dark-blue) 25%, transparent 25%) -50px 0,
        linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 75%, var(--chocolate) 75%) -50px 0,
        linear-gradient(-45deg, transparent 75%, var(--chocolate) 75%) -50px 0;
    background-size: 100px 100px;
    animation: zigzagMove 15s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.section-header {
    padding-top: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.section-header p {
    font-size: 1.2em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Success Stories — sliding track with arrows */
.stories-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 70px;
}

.stories-track {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stories-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
}

.story-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 60px) / 3); /* 3 cards visible, 2 gaps of 30px */
}

.stories-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 3;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.stories-arrow:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

.stories-arrow.prev { left: 10px; }
.stories-arrow.next { right: 10px; }

.stories-arrow:disabled {
    opacity: 0.35;
    cursor: default;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .story-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 30px) / 2); /* 2 cards visible */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .stories-container {
        padding: 0 45px;
    }
    .story-card {
        flex: 0 0 100%; /* 1 card visible */
    }
    .stories-arrow {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}


.story-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 320px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.story-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 15%;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.story-image img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

@media (hover: hover) {
    .story-image img:hover {
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .stories-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .story-image {
        height: 280px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .stories-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .story-image {
        height: 240px;
    }
    .story-content {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

.story-content {
    padding: 25px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.story-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.university {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.story-excerpt {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.location {
    margin: 20px 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.tags {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tag {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.tag:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.story-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* Slider Controls */
.slider-controls {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.slider-btn {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border: none;
    color: white;
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.slider-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.slider-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.slider-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-dot.active {
    background: white;
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.hr {
    width: 200px;
}