.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: #25d366;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 998;
    transition: background 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    border: none;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    background: #128c7e;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.25);
}

.whatsapp-label {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 38px;
    right: 82px;
    background: #fff;
    color: #25d366;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    z-index: 998;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-phone {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.footer-phone:hover {
    color: #d4af37;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* .footer-whatsapp {
    color: #25d366;
    font-size: 1.3em;
    vertical-align: middle;
    margin-left: 4px;
    transition: color 0.2s;
} */
.footer-whatsapp:hover {
    color: #128c7e;
}



:root {
    --primary: #D4AF37;
    /* Goldenrod/Gold */
    --primary-dark: #B8860B;
    --secondary: #8B4513;
    /* Saddle Brown */
    --accent: #E31B23;
    /* Scarf Red */
    --light-cream: #FFF9F1;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --dark: #2A1A0A;
    /* Dark Chocolate */
    --gray: #7F8C8D;
    --transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --shadow-hover: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

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

body {
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
    background-color: var(--light-cream);
    color: var(--dark);
    line-height: 1.8;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    font-size: 16px;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6,
.navbar-brand {
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #d89a42;
    /* margin-bottom: 1.5rem; */
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* --- Scrollbar --- */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--light-cream);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 5px;
}

/* --- Navigation --- */
.navbar {
    background: var(--dark) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    padding: 8px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    padding: 5px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    background: #1a0f05 !important;
}

/* --- Navbar Brand: Logo image + Text --- */
.navbar-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 4px 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.navbar-brand:hover {
    opacity: 0.9;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.navbar-brand img {
    height: 100px;
    width: auto;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
    /* mix-blend-mode: multiply; */
    filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12));
}

.navbar-brand:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Brand text - school name + tagline */
.brand-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.brand-name {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand-tagline {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gray);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* --- Nav Links --- */
.nav-link {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin: 0 8px;
    position: relative;
    padding: 6px 2px !important;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.navbar-toggler {
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
}

.navbar-toggler:hover,
.navbar-toggler:focus,
.navbar-toggler:active {
    border: none !important;
    outline: none !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.offcanvas.offcanvas-end {
    width: 240px;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1095;
    background: rgb(42 26 10);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: -8px 0 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

/* Remove offcanvas box/shadow on desktop so nav links blend with navbar */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .offcanvas.offcanvas-end {
        background: transparent !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        border: none !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .offcanvas.offcanvas-end {
        position: fixed;
    }
}

.offcanvas.offcanvas-end .offcanvas-header,
.offcanvas.offcanvas-end .offcanvas-body {
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
}

.offcanvas.offcanvas-end .offcanvas-header {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.offcanvas.offcanvas-end .offcanvas-title {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.offcanvas.offcanvas-end .btn-close {
    filter: invert(1);
}

.offcanvas.offcanvas-end .offcanvas-body {
    overflow-y: auto;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 88px);
}

.offcanvas-backdrop {
    z-index: 1090;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .offcanvas.offcanvas-end {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

/* Offcanvas: keep menu items transparent and show logo */
.offcanvas-logo {
    height: 44px;
    display: block;
}

.offcanvas.offcanvas-end .nav-link {
    background: transparent !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 10px 0 !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
}

.offcanvas.offcanvas-end .nav-link:hover,
.offcanvas.offcanvas-end .nav-link:focus,
.offcanvas.offcanvas-end .nav-link.active {
    background: transparent !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Hide the underline animation inside the offcanvas for cleaner look */
.offcanvas.offcanvas-end .nav-link::after {
    display: none;
}

/* Desktop: keep underline hover animation for navbar links outside offcanvas */
.navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: block;
}

/* Responsive sidebar width tweaks */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .offcanvas.offcanvas-end {
        width: 220px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .offcanvas.offcanvas-end {
        width: 240px;
    }
}

/* Increase nav text size inside offcanvas on small screens */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .offcanvas.offcanvas-end .nav-link {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        padding: 14px 0 !important;
    }
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary) !important;
}

/* --- Hero Section --- */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 85vh;
    padding-top: 160px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4)), url('../images/background/background-1.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Specific extra top clearance for hero-home to beautifully balance the multi-line heading */
.hero-section.hero-home {
    padding-top: 175px;
    padding-bottom: 85px;
}

/* Page-specific hero backgrounds (moved from inline styles) */
.hero-section.hero-home {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(42, 26, 10, 0.55), rgba(42, 26, 10, 0.65)), url('../images/background/hero-banner.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat fixed;
}

.hero-section.hero-about {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(42, 26, 10, 0.55), rgba(42, 26, 10, 0.65)), url('../images/background/about-banner.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat fixed;
}

.hero-section.hero-services {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(42, 26, 10, 0.55), rgba(42, 26, 10, 0.65)), url('../images/background/service-banner.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat fixed;
}

.hero-section.hero-gallery {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(42, 26, 10, 0.55), rgba(42, 26, 10, 0.65)), url('../images/gallery/gallery-banner.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat fixed;
}

.hero-section.hero-contact {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(42, 26, 10, 0.55), rgba(42, 26, 10, 0.65)), url('../images/background/contact-banner.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat fixed;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 100%);
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 800px;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    line-height: 1.22;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn-premium {
    padding: 14px 34px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: none;
}

.btn-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn-outline-prem {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--white);
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn-outline-prem:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--dark);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* --- Sections --- */
section {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.section-head {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.section-tag {
    color: var(--primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 70px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--primary);
}

/* --- Cards --- */
.premium-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
    height: 100%;
}

.premium-passage {
    min-height: 87px;
}

.premium-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.icon-box {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: var(--light-cream);
    border-radius: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.courses-section .premium-card {
    text-align: center;
}

.courses-section .premium-card ul {
    display: inline-block;
    text-align: left;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem auto;
}

.courses-section .premium-card ul li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.courses-section .premium-card ul li i {
    width: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.courses-section .icon-box {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.premium-card:hover .icon-box {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
}

.icon-box i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.premium-card:hover .icon-box i {
    color: var(--white);
}

/* --- Workshop Alert --- */
.workshop-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c1b0a 0%, #674a06 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 60px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.workshop-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: var(--primary);
    opacity: 0.1;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.workshop-banner h2 {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
}

/* --- FAQ Accordion --- */
.accordion-item {
    border: none;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border-radius: 15px !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.accordion-button {
    padding: 20px 25px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark);
    background: var(--white);
}

.accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.accordion-button:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* --- Footer --- */
.footer {
    background: var(--dark);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    padding: 60px 0 20px;
}

.footer-title {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

/* Footer Contact Details: Left-align text with hanging indent so wrapped text stays to the right of icon */
.footer-contact p,
.footer p:has(> i) {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-contact p > i,
.footer p:has(> i) > i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 3px;
    width: 18px;
    text-align: center;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
}

.social-icon {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-right: 15px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.social-icon:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    color: var(--white);
}

/* --- Animations --- */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* --- Scroll To Top Button --- */
.scroll-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 155px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: #d9830b;
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 996;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    transform: translateY(10px);
}

.scroll-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.scroll-to-top:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

/* --- Floating AI Button --- */
.ai-assistant-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 90px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: #e3820b;
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 999;
    transition: var(--transition);
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.1);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 36px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
    }
}

.modal-content {
    border-radius: 25px;
    border: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.modal-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    padding: 25px;
}

.modal-header .btn-close {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

#ai-response-area {
    min-height: 100px;
}

.bot-msg {
    background: var(--light-cream);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
    color: var(--dark);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Typing Animation */
.typing-loader {
    display: flex;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 10px;
}

.typing-loader span {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: typing 1s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.typing-loader span:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.typing-loader span:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

@keyframes typing {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
}

/* --- AOS Custom Overrides --- */
[data-aos] {
    pointer-events: none;
}

.aos-animate {
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Force all AOS sections visible on mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    [data-aos] {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
        pointer-events: auto;
    }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .navbar {
        padding: 8px 0;
    }

    .navbar-brand img {
        height: 70px;
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        margin: 0 6px;
    }

    .hero-section {
        padding-top: 120px;
        min-height: 75vh;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .navbar-brand img {
        height: 60px;
    }

    .navbar {
        padding: 6px 0;
    }

    .hero-section {
        padding-top: 120px;
        min-height: auto;
    }


    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .hero-content {
        padding-right: 15px;
        padding-left: 15px;
    }

    .hero-btns {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .hero-btns .btn {
        padding: 12px 24px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .navbar-brand img {
        height: 50px;
    }

    .navbar {
        padding: 6px 0;
    }

    .hero-section {
        padding-top: 110px;
        min-height: auto;
    }


    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    .hero-btns {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .hero-btns .btn {
        flex: 0 1 auto;
        min-width: unset;
        padding: 9px 15px;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.3px;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .hero-section {
        min-height: 90vh;
        padding-top: 180px;
        padding-bottom: 90px;
    }

    .hero-section.hero-home {
        padding-top: 195px;
        padding-bottom: 95px;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 3.6rem;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .hero-content {
        max-width: 780px;
    }
}

/* --- Bootstrap Overrides --- */
.text-primary {
    color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.bg-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary) !important;
    border-color: var(--primary) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-dark) !important;
    border-color: var(--primary-dark) !important;
}

.btn-outline-primary {
    border-color: var(--primary) !important;
    color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.btn-outline-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

.text-success {
    color: var(--secondary) !important;
}

.bg-success {
    background-color: var(--secondary) !important;
}

/* --- Footer Special Handling --- */
.footer-logo {
    height: 110px;
    width: auto;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-logo:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

/* --- Gallery Enhancement --- */
.gallery-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 350px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

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

.gallery-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 60%, rgba(42, 26, 10, 0.8));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.gallery-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

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

.gallery-overlay-text {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    color: var(--white);
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-overlay-text {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}


/* --- Contact Page Specific Styles (Revamped Luxury Design) --- */
.contact-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
    background: #fdfbf8;
}

/* Left: Luxury Info Cards */
.contact-luxury-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 28px 26px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(42, 26, 10, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-luxury-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary) 0%, #ecd07a 100%);
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-luxury-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

.contact-luxury-card:hover::before {
    width: 6px;
    opacity: 1;
}

.contact-icon-badge {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    min-width: 56px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-luxury-card:hover .contact-icon-badge {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(4deg);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.contact-icon-badge.whatsapp-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.16) 0%, rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.05) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
    color: #25d366;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.15);
}

.contact-luxury-card:hover .contact-icon-badge.whatsapp-badge {
    background: #25d366;
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

.contact-card-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-card-tag.highlight {
    color: #128c7e;
    background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.12);
    padding: 2px 9px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.contact-card-title {
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.contact-card-text {
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    color: #5a4b3d;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.contact-action-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-action-link:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.contact-phone-box {
    display: inline-block;
}

.contact-phone-link {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-phone-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.contact-email-link {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-email-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-whatsapp-direct {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366 0%, #128c7e 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-whatsapp-direct:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Right: Luxury Inquiry Form */
.contact-form-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 44px 40px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(42, 26, 10, 0.07);
    height: 100%;
}

.form-card-header .form-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-card-header .form-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    color: #6c5a4b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.form-field-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #4a3828;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    display: block;
}

.input-icon-group {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.input-icon-group .input-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #b09983;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.input-icon-group.textarea-group .input-icon {
    top: 18px;
    transform: none;
}

.form-control-lux {
    background: #fbf9f6;
    border: 1.5px solid #ebe4da;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 13px 16px 13px 44px;
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    color: var(--dark);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    width: 100%;
}

.form-control-lux:focus {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16);
    outline: none;
    color: var(--dark);
}

.form-control-lux::placeholder {
    color: #a8988a;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.input-icon-group:focus-within .input-icon {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-submit-lux {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 11px 26px;
    width: auto;
    min-width: 170px;
    max-width: 215px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-submit-lux:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

.form-trust-footer {
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16) !important;
}

.trust-pill {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #635242;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.07);
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .contact-form-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }
    .contact-luxury-card {
        padding: 24px 18px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .trust-pill {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   MAP SECTION
   ============================================ */
.map-section {
    padding: 0;
    line-height: 0;
}

.map-iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 450px;
    border: 0;
    display: block;
}

/* ============================================
   GALLERY CTA SECTION
   ============================================ */
.gallery-cta-banner {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* ============================================
   GALLERY PAGE SECTION
   ============================================ */
.gallery-page-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: var(--white);
}

.gallery-cta-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: var(--light-cream);
}

/* ============================================
   CONTACT PAGE SECTION
   ============================================ */
.contact-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: var(--light-cream);
}

/* ============================================
   EXPERIENCE STATS SECTION
   ============================================ */
.stats-section {
    background: var(--light-cream);
    padding: 50px 0;
}

.stats-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 24px;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 35px 25px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(42, 26, 10, 0.08);
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 200px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.stat-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gray);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ============================================
   HERO BUTTONS WRAPPER
   ============================================ */
.hero-btns {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.hero-btns .btn {
    min-width: 140px;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 720px;
}

/* ============================================
   ABOUT SECTION ENHANCEMENT
   ============================================ */
.about-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: var(--light-cream);
}

.about-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.about-image-wrapper img {
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* .about-image-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: -15px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 3px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.4;
} */

.about-image-wrapper img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ============================================
   WORKSHOP BANNER SECTION
   ============================================ */
.workshop-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #faf4ec;
}

/* ============================================
   CURRICULUM SECTION
   ============================================ */
.curriculum-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: var(--white);
}

/* ============================================
   COURSES SECTION ENHANCEMENT
   ============================================ */
.courses-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: var(--light-cream);
}

/* ============================================
   GALLERY SECTION ENHANCEMENT
   ============================================ */
.gallery-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: var(--white);
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ SECTION ENHANCEMENT
   ============================================ */
.faq-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: var(--light-cream);
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER BOTTOM COPYRIGHT
   ============================================ */
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    margin-top: 50px;
    padding-top: 25px;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-copyright {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   AI RESPONSE AREA
   ============================================ */
.ai-response-hidden {
    display: none;
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION BG UTILITIES
   ============================================ */
.section-bg-white {
    background: var(--white);
}

.section-bg-light {
    background: var(--light-cream);
}

/* ============================================
   COURSE CARD LINK
   ============================================ */
.course-link {
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 15px;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.course-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.course-link i {
    margin-left: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.course-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ============================================
   GALLERY UPDATING SECTION (EXTERNAL STYLING)
   ============================================ */
.gallery-updating-section {
    min-height: 48vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: var(--cream, #FAF7F2);
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.updating-lead {
    max-width: 600px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--gray, #6c757d);
}

.btn-updating-home {
    background: #C49A25;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(196, 154, 37, 0.45);
    border: none;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 34px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-updating-home:hover {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(196, 154, 37, 0.55);
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE IMPROVEMENTS
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Mobile responsive section spacing: exactly 35px top & bottom for all pages */
    section:not(.hero-section):not(.map-section),
    .about-section,
    .courses-section,
    .workshop-section,
    .curriculum-section,
    .gallery-section,
    .gallery-page-section,
    .gallery-cta-section,
    .gallery-updating-section,
    .testimonials-section,
    .faq-section,
    .contact-section,
    .instructor-section,
    .why-us-section,
    .stats-section {
        padding-top: 35px !important;
        padding-bottom: 35px !important;
    }

    .hero-section {
        padding-top: 120px !important;
        padding-bottom: 35px !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
    }

    /* Hero Section heading with extra size & strong font weight */
    .hero-title,
    .hero-section h1,
    .hero-section .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }

    /* Section Headings font-size & font-weight increased for mobile responsive view */
    h1,
    .h1 {
        font-size: 2.0rem !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }

    h2,
    .h2,
    .section-title,
    .display-5,
    .display-6 {
        font-size: 1.75rem !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
    }

    h3,
    .h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
    }

    h4,
    .h4,
    .footer-title {
        font-size: 1.15rem !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
    }

    h5,
    .h5 {
        font-size: 1.0rem !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
    }

    h6,
    .h6 {
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
    }

    .section-head {
        margin-bottom: 28px;
    }

    .section-title::after {
        width: 60px;
        height: 3px;
        bottom: -8px;
    }

    .section-tag {
        font-size: 0.88rem !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }

    .stats-row {
        gap: 10px;
        flex-direction: row;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
    }

    .stat-item {
        padding: 16px 8px;
        min-width: 0;
        flex: 1 1 0;
        border-radius: 14px;
        border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
        box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(42, 26, 10, 0.08);
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.65rem;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        line-height: 1.25;
    }

    .stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-btns {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }

    .hero-btns .btn {
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        flex: 0 1 auto !important;
    }

    .workshop-banner {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    /* All buttons font size made even & uniform on mobile */
    .btn:not(.btn-close),
    .btn-premium,
    .btn-gold,
    .btn-outline-prem,
    .btn-updating-home,
    .hero-btns .btn,
    .workshop-banner .btn,
    .workshop-banner .btn-lg,
    .btn-lg,
    button.btn:not(.btn-close),
    a.btn {
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.6px !important;
        padding: 11px 22px !important;
    }

    /* Center align "Reserve Your Seat" button on mobile */
    .workshop-banner .col-lg-4,
    .workshop-banner [class*="text-lg-end"] {
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    .workshop-banner .btn {
        margin: 0 auto;
        display: inline-block;
    }

    /* Center align "Read Our Story" button on mobile */
    .about-section .mt-5,
    .about-section .col-lg-6 .mt-5 {
        text-align: center !important;
        margin-top: 25px !important;
    }

    .about-section a.btn {
        display: inline-block;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    /* "What You'll Master" & Curriculum Icons size reduced for mobile */
    .curriculum-section .icon-box,
    .icon-box {
        width: 48px !important;
        height: 48px !important;
        min-width: 48px !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    .courses-section .icon-box {
        margin: 0 auto 20px auto !important;
    }

    .curriculum-section .icon-box i,
    .icon-box i {
        font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    }

    .curriculum-section .list-unstyled li i {
        font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    }

    .curriculum-section .premium-card {
        padding: 24px 20px !important;
    }

    /* footer */
    .footer {
        padding: 35px 0 20px;
    }

    /* Reduce vertical blank space above footer headings (Explore & Contact) on mobile */
    .footer .row.gy-5,
    .footer .row {
        --bs-gutter-y: 1.25rem !important;
        row-gap: 1.25rem !important;
    }

    .footer-title {
        margin-top: 0 !important;
    }

    /* Reduce blank space above copyright/footer-bottom on mobile */
    .footer-bottom {
        margin-top: 20px !important;
        padding-top: 15px !important;
    }

    .footer .col-6 p:last-child {
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {

    /* Mobile responsive section spacing on small screens: 35px top & bottom for all pages */
    section:not(.hero-section):not(.map-section),
    .about-section,
    .courses-section,
    .workshop-section,
    .curriculum-section,
    .gallery-section,
    .gallery-page-section,
    .gallery-cta-section,
    .gallery-updating-section,
    .testimonials-section,
    .faq-section,
    .contact-section,
    .instructor-section,
    .why-us-section,
    .stats-section {
        padding-top: 35px !important;
        padding-bottom: 35px !important;
    }

    .hero-section {
        padding-top: 110px !important;
        padding-bottom: 30px !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
    }

    /* Hero Section heading with extra size & strong weight on small mobile */
    .hero-title,
    .hero-section h1,
    .hero-section .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.95rem !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }

    /* Headings font-size & font-weight increased for small mobile screens */
    h1,
    .h1 {
        font-size: 1.8rem !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }

    h2,
    .h2,
    .section-title,
    .display-5,
    .display-6 {
        font-size: 1.55rem !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
    }

    h3,
    .h3 {
        font-size: 1.2rem !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
    }

    h4,
    .h4,
    .footer-title {
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
    }

    h5,
    .h5 {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
    }

    h6,
    .h6 {
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
    }

    .section-tag {
        font-size: 0.82rem !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        letter-spacing: 1.2px;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .section-head {
        margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .section-title::after {
        width: 50px;
        height: 2.5px;
        bottom: -7px;
    }

    .stats-row {
        gap: 8px;
        flex-direction: row;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
    }

    .stat-item {
        flex: 1 1 0;
        min-width: 0;
        padding: 12px 5px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
        box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(42, 26, 10, 0.08);
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.45rem;
        margin-bottom: 2px;
    }

    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.58rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.3px;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .workshop-banner {
        padding: 24px 18px;
    }

    /* All buttons font size made even & uniform on small mobile */
    .btn:not(.btn-close),
    .btn-premium,
    .btn-gold,
    .btn-outline-prem,
    .btn-updating-home,
    .hero-btns .btn,
    .workshop-banner .btn,
    .workshop-banner .btn-lg,
    .btn-lg,
    button.btn:not(.btn-close),
    a.btn {
        font-size: 0.82rem !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
        padding: 10px 20px !important;
    }

    /* Hero buttons strictly stay in a single row on small mobile */
    .hero-btns {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
    }

    .hero-btns .btn {
        padding: 9px 14px !important;
        font-size: 0.78rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        flex: 0 1 auto !important;
        min-width: unset !important;
    }

    /* Center align "Reserve Your Seat" button on small mobile */
    .workshop-banner .col-lg-4,
    .workshop-banner [class*="text-lg-end"] {
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    .workshop-banner .btn {
        margin: 0 auto;
        display: inline-block;
    }

    /* Center align "Read Our Story" button on small mobile */
    .about-section .mt-5,
    .about-section .col-lg-6 .mt-5 {
        text-align: center !important;
        margin-top: 22px !important;
    }

    .about-section a.btn {
        display: inline-block;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    /* "What You'll Master" & Curriculum Icons size further reduced for small mobile */
    .curriculum-section .icon-box,
    .icon-box {
        width: 42px !important;
        height: 42px !important;
        min-width: 42px !important;
        border-radius: 10px !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    .courses-section .icon-box {
        margin: 0 auto 20px auto !important;
    }

    .curriculum-section .icon-box i,
    .icon-box i {
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    }

    .curriculum-section .list-unstyled li i {
        font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    }

    .curriculum-section .premium-card {
        padding: 20px 16px !important;
    }

    /* Footer columns top gap reduced for small mobile */
    .footer .row.gy-5,
    .footer .row {
        --bs-gutter-y: 1.15rem !important;
        row-gap: 1.15rem !important;
    }

    /* Further reduce blank space above copyright on small mobile */
    .footer-bottom {
        margin-top: 16px !important;
        padding-top: 12px !important;
    }

    .footer {
        padding-bottom: 15px !important;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ============================================ */
.testimonials-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: var(--light-cream);
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 35px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card::before {
    content: '\201C';
    font-size: 6rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    opacity: 0.1;
    position: absolute;
    top: 5px;
    left: 20px;
    line-height: 1;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.testimonial-featured {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #674a06, #3a2810);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.testimonial-featured .testimonial-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.testimonial-featured .testimonial-author strong {
    color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.testimonial-featured .testimonial-author small {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
}

.testimonial-featured::before {
    opacity: 0.2;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.testimonial-stars {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    font-style: italic;
    min-height: 110px;

}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-featured .testimonial-avatar {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
}

/* ============================================
   WHY CHOOSE US + INSTRUCTOR (ABOUT PAGE)
   ============================================ */
.instructor-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: var(--white);
}

/* Make both columns equal height — image stretches to match card */
.instructor-section .row {
    align-items: stretch !important;
}

.instructor-section .col-lg-5 {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.instructor-section .about-image-wrapper {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    min-height: 420px;
}

.instructor-section .about-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.instructor-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #674a06, #3a2810);
    border-radius: 25px;
    padding: 50px;
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.instructor-highlight .instructor-copy {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Reduce heading size inside instructor card */
.instructor-highlight .section-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.instructor-highlight::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    right: -60px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: var(--primary);
    opacity: 0.08;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.instructor-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.instructor-stat {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 15px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.instructor-stat-number {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.instructor-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.why-us-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: var(--light-cream);
}

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 22px 25px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 15px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.feature-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.feature-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.feature-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feature-content h5 {
    margin: 0 0 5px 0;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark);
}

.feature-content p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Floating Buttons Mobile Responsive Positioning */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .whatsapp-float {
        bottom: 70px;
        left: 20px;
        right: auto;
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .whatsapp-label {
        display: none;
    }

    .ai-assistant-btn {
        bottom: 70px;
        right: 20px;
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .scroll-to-top {
        bottom: 125px;
        right: 20px;
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}