/* :root {
            --primary-navy: #1e3a5f;
            --secondary-navy: #2c5282;
            --light-navy: #f0f4f8;
            --text-secondary: #6c757d;
            --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a5f, #2c5282);
            --gradient-light: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #f0f4f8);
            --gradient-subtle: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa, #ffffff);
            --shadow-light: 0 4px 20px rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.15);
            --shadow-medium: 0 8px 25px rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.2);
            --shadow-heavy: 0 20px 40px rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.25);
            --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            --border-radius-card: 20px;
            --border-radius-button: 50px;
        } */
:root {
    --primary-orange: #e18552;
    --secondary-orange: #ff6b35;
    --light-orange: #fffaf0;
    --text-secondary: #6c757d;
    --gradient-1: linear-gradient(135deg, #e18552, #ff6b35);
    --gradient-2: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #fff3e6);
    --gradient-3: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa, #ffffff);
    --shadow-light: 0 4px 20px rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.15);
    --shadow-medium: 0 8px 25px rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.2);
    --shadow-heavy: 0 20px 40px rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.25);
    --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    --border-radius-card: 20px;
    --border-radius-button: 50px;
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #e18552, #ff6b35);
    --gradient-light: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #fff3e6);
    --gradient-subtle: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa, #ffffff);
    --orange-50: #fff7ed;
    --orange-200: #fed7aa;
    /* --orange-300: #fdba74; */
    --gray-50: #f9fafb;
    --gray-200: #e5e7eb;
    /* --gray-300: #d1d5db; */
    --gray-500: #6b7280;
    --gray-600: #4b5563;
    --gray-700: #374151;
    --gray-900: #111827;
    /* --red-500: #ef4444; */

}

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

/* :root {
    --primary-blue: #1A2A44; 
    --secondary-blue: #3C5A8A; 
    --light-background: #f0f4f8; 
    --text-secondary: #6c757d;

    --gradient-1: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--secondary-blue));
    --gradient-2: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, var(--light-background));
    --gradient-3: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa, #ffffff);
    --shadow-light: 0 4px 20px rgba(26, 42, 68, 0.15); 
    --shadow-medium: 0 8px 25px rgba(26, 42, 68, 0.2);
    --shadow-heavy: 0 20px 40px rgba(26, 42, 68, 0.25);

   
    --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    --border-radius-card: 20px;
    --border-radius-button: 50px;

    --gradient-primary: var(--gradient-1);
    --gradient-light: var(--gradient-2);
    --gradient-subtle: var(--gradient-3);
} */

/* :root {
            --primary-orange: #e18552;
            --secondary-orange: #ff6b35;
            --light-orange: #fffaf0;
            --text-secondary: #6c757d;
            --gradient-1: linear-gradient(135deg, #e18552, #ff6b35);
            --gradient-2: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #fff3e6);
            --gradient-3: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa, #ffffff);
        } */


/* ===== UTILITY CLASSES (REUSED FROM MAIN CSS) ===== */
.orange-text {
    color: var(--primary-orange);
}

.orange-bg {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
}

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

.bg-light-orange {
    background: var(--gradient-light) !important;
}

.text-primary-orange {
    color: var(--primary-orange);
}

.orange-border {
    border-color: var(--primary-orange);
}

/* ===== ENHANCED CARD STYLES (REUSED BASE CLASS) ===== */
.enhanced-card {
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: 1px solid rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.1);
    position: relative;
}

.enhanced-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.enhanced-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

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

/* global Form Styles */
#appointment-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-label {
    color: var(--gray-700);
}

.form-label .required {
    color: var(--red-500);
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
    width: 100%;

    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    /* border: 1px solid #e18552; */
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    /* box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--orange-300); */
}

.form-control:focus,
.form-select:focus {
    border-color: #e18552;
    box-shadow: none;
    /* box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.25rem rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.25); */
}

#confirm-button {
    width: 100%;
    color: white;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    background-color: var(--primary-orange);
    font-weight: 600;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

#confirm-button:hover {
    opacity: 0.9;
}

#confirm-button svg {
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
    width: 1.25rem;
    height: 1.25rem;
    color: white;
}



body {
    background-color: #fff !important;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol";
}

/* global cta section  */

.contact-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.contact-section {
    background-color: var(--gray-50);
}

.contact-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

.contact-button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-orange);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color 0.3s;
}

.contact-button:hover {
    background-color: var(--orange-50);
}

.lucide-icon {
    width: 1.25rem;
    height: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--primary-orange);
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .contact-buttons {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}


/* end cta section */


/* --- Header Styles --- */
#main-header {
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    background-color: #fff;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
    padding-top: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

#main-header.scrolled {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

#top-contact-bar {
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;

}

#main-header.scrolled #top-contact-bar {
    display: none;
    /* Hides the top bar instantly */
}

#top-contact-bar.scrolled {
    padding-top: 0.25rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 0.25rem !important;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.logo-image {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    transition: height 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

#main-header.scrolled .logo-image {
    height: 40px;
}

.nav-link.nav-btn {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 0.375rem;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.nav-link.nav-btn:hover,
.nav-link.nav-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--primary-orange);
    color: white;
}

/* Toggler Icon Styling */
.navbar-toggler {
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: black !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;
    transition: color 0.3s;
    background: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
}

.navbar-toggler .icon-close {
    display: none;
}

/* Off-canvas Menu Styles */
.offcanvas.offcanvas-bottom {
    height: auto;
    max-height: 80vh;
    border-top-left-radius: 1rem;
    border-top-right-radius: 1rem;
}

.offcanvas-handle {
    width: 3rem;
    height: 0.25rem;
    background-color: #ccc;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.offcanvas-body .btn {
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* In your Style.css */



/* For mobile links (since they use .btn, not .nav-link) */
.offcanvas-body .btn.active {
    background-color: #e18552;
    color: white !important;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .container {
        padding-left: 0 !important;
        padding-right: 0 !important;
    }
}



/* home page styles */

.text-white-75 {
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/*  Carousel Styles */
.heroCarousel .carousel-item {
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    transition: all 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.heroCarousel .carousel-item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-overlay, linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2)));
    z-index: 1;   
    transition: all 0.8s ease;
}

.heroCarousel .carousel-item::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 30%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
    z-index: 2;
}


.heroCarousel .carousel-item .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out;
}

/* Enhanced Navigation Controls - Bottom Right */
.slider-controls {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-controls:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Navigation Arrows */
.nav-arrow {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    font-size: 16px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.nav-arrow:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.nav-arrow:active {
    transform: scale(0.95);
}

/* Enhanced Indicators */
.slide-indicators {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-indicator {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    position: relative;
}

.hero-indicator:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.hero-indicator.active {
    background: white;
    transform: scale(1.3);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.hero-indicator.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

/* Play/Pause Button */
.play-pause-btn {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.play-pause-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Enhanced Animations */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(50px);
    }

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

@keyframes pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.3;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
    }
}

@keyframes slideIn {
    from {
        transform: translateX(100%);
        opacity: 0;
    }

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


/* Text Animations */
.animate-text h1 {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.2s both;
}

.animate-text h2 {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.4s both;
}

.animate-text p {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.6s both;
}

.animate-text a {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.8s both;
}

/* Enhanced Button */
.btn.orange-bg {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn.orange-bg:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.4);
}

.btn.orange-bg::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s;
}

.btn.orange-bg:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

/* Progress Bar */
.slide-progress {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    z-index: 5;
    width: 0%;
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

.slide-progress.active {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e18552, #ff6b35);
    animation: progressBar 5s linear;
}

@keyframes progressBar {
    from {
        width: 0%;
    }

    to {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .slider-controls {
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 20px;
        padding: 6px 12px;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .nav-arrow {
        width: 35px;
        height: 35px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .play-pause-btn {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
    }
}


/* 
.orange-text {
    color: var(--primary-orange);
} */

.orange-bg {
    background: var(--gradient-1);
}

.bg-primary-orange {
    background: var(--gradient-1) !important;
}

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

.btn-outline-primary-orange:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    border-color: var(--primary-orange);
    color: white;
}

.text-primary-orange {
    color: var(--primary-orange);
}

/* Stats Section Enhancements */
.stats-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.1);
    border-radius: 25px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    z-index: -1;
}

.stats-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 0.05;
}

.stats-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.2);
}

.stats-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.3);
}

/* Service Cards */
.service-card {
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.1), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

.service-card:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.15);
}

/* Process Cards */
.process-card {
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    background: linear-gradient(white, white) padding-box,
        var(--gradient-1) border-box;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* .process-card:hover {
    border-top: 2px solid var(--gradient-1);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.15);
} */

.process-number {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.process-card:hover .process-number {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.4);
}

/* Testimonials Section */
:root {
    --accent: #e18552;
    --muted: #6c757d;
}

.testimonials-section {
    overflow: hidden;
}


/* --- Scoped Carousel Customization --- */
.testimonial-carousel-container .carousel {
    padding: 0 4rem;
    position: relative;
}

/* Custom styles for the Bootstrap carousel controls */
.testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-control-prev,
.testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-control-next {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 3.5rem;
    height: 3.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    opacity: 1;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: none;
}

.testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-control-prev {
    left: 0;
}

.testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-control-next {
    right: 0;
}

.testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-control-prev-icon,
.testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-control-next-icon {
    background-image: none;
    width: 1.5rem;
    height: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-control-prev-icon::before {
    content: '\f104';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
}

.testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-control-next-icon::before {
    content: '\f105';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
}

.testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-control-prev:hover,
.testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-control-next:hover {
    background: var(--primary-orange);
}

.testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-control-prev:hover .carousel-control-prev-icon,
.testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-control-next:hover .carousel-control-next-icon {
    color: white;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .testimonial-carousel-container .carousel {
        padding: 0 3.5rem;
    }

    .testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-control-prev,
    .testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-control-next {
        width: 3rem;
        height: 3rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .testimonial-carousel-container .carousel {
        padding: 0 3rem;
    }

    .testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-control-prev,
    .testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-control-next {
        width: 2.75rem;
        height: 2.75rem;
    }

    .testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-control-prev-icon,
    .testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-control-next-icon {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .testimonial-carousel-container .carousel {
        padding: 0 2.5rem;
    }

    .testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-control-prev,
    .testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-control-next {
        width: 2.5rem;
        height: 2.5rem;
    }

    .testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-control-prev-icon,
    .testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-control-next-icon {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        background: var(--gradient-light);
        border-radius: 1rem;
        box-shadow: 0 0.5rem 2rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
        padding: 0.5rem !important;
        min-height: 300px !important;
        transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
        border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
}

/* Custom styles for Bootstrap indicators */
.testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-indicators {
    position: static;
    /* Position indicators below the carousel */
    margin-top: 2rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-indicators [data-bs-target] {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #e2e8f0;
    opacity: 1;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 0;
}

.testimonial-carousel-container .carousel-indicators .active {
    background-color: var(--primary-orange);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--gradient-light);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0.5rem 2rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    min-height: 400px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 1rem 3rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.testimonial-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}

.client-name {
    color: #2d3748;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.client-school {
    color: #718096;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* --- "Read More" Collapse Feature Styling --- */
.testimonial-text-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
    /* Increased space for the button */
    flex-grow: 1;
    /* Ensure wrapper doesn't overflow when text is truncated */
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #4a5568;
    /* Disable Bootstrap's transition on .collapse to allow custom max-height transition */
    transition: none !important;
}

/* Collapsed State (Visible but truncated) */
.testimonial-text.collapse:not(.show) {
    /* Force the content to display and override Bootstrap's default height: 0 */
    display: block !important;
    height: auto !important;

    max-height: 9em;
    /* Sets the visible height for the truncated text (~8 lines) */
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

/* Fade out effect for collapsed text */
.testimonial-text.collapse:not(.show)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, white 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Expanded State (when Bootstrap adds .show) */
.testimonial-text.collapse.show {
    max-height: none;
    /* Allows full content height */
    height: auto;
    transition: none !important;
    /* Prevent conflicts */
}

.read-more-btn {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: #fd7e14;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}

.read-more-btn:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
    color: #d96d10;
}

/* Enhanced Icons */
.icon-enhanced {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.2));
}

.enhanced-card:hover .icon-enhanced {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 16px rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.3));
}

/* Section Backgrounds */
.section-gradient-1 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 50%, #fff3e6 100%);
}

.section-gradient-2 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #fffaf0 50%, #fff3e6 100%);
}

.section-gradient-3 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff3e6 0%, #fffaf0 100%);
}

/* Enhanced Typography */
.display-enhanced {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--primary-orange);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.display-enhanced::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--primary-orange);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Floating Animation */
@keyframes float {

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

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

.float-animation {
    animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Pulse Animation */
@keyframes pulse-glow {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.3);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.6);
    }
}

.pulse-glow {
    animation: pulse-glow 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}


/* Enhanced Buttons */
.btn-enhanced {
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 15px 35px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.2);
}

.btn-enhanced::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s;
}

.btn-enhanced:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.btn-enhanced:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.3);
}

/* Scroll Progress Indicator */
.scroll-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0%;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stats-number {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .enhanced-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
    }

    .process-number {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }
}




/* ===== FOUNDER PAGE-SPECIFIC ENHANCEMENTS ===== */
/* ===== FOUNDER-SPECIFIC ENHANCEMENTS ===== */
.hero-section {
    background: var(--gradient-light);
    min-height: 500px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    /* border-radius: 30px; */

}

.hero-section h1 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--gray-900);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-section p {
    opacity: 0.8;
    /* font-size: 1.25rem; */
    max-width: 48rem;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

@media (min-width: 320px) {

    .hero-section {
        background: var(--gradient-light);
        min-height: fit-content;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        position: relative;
        text-align: start;
        padding: 8rem 0px;
        /* border-radius: 30px; */
    }

}

@media (min-width: 768px) {

    /* sm breakpoint */
    .hero-section {
        padding: 8rem 0;
        background: var(--gradient-light);
        min-height: fit-content;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        position: relative;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-section h1 {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .hero-section p {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {

    /* lg breakpoint */
    .hero-section {
        padding: 10rem 0;
    }

    .hero-section h1 {
        font-size: 3.75rem;
    }

    .hero-section p {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

}

.founder-image-card {
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-heavy);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.founder-image-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.3);
}

.founder-image-container {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.founder-image-card:hover .founder-image {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.founder-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.8), transparent);
    padding: 20px;
    color: white;
}

.badge-enhanced {
    background: var(--gradient-primary) !important;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-weight: 500;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.3);
}

/* Mission quote styling */
.mission-quote {
    background: rgba(255, 250, 240, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-orange);
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 30px;
    position: relative;
}

.mission-quote::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    left: 20px;
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    opacity: 0.3;
}

/* Float animation for icons */
@keyframes float {

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

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

.float-animation {
    animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .enhanced-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
    }

    .founder-image-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.01);
    }

    .btn-enhanced {
        padding: 12px 25px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}


/* college-planning.html */

/* Feature Card Styles (Most Popular) */
.card-featured {
    border-color: var(--primary-orange) !important;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    /* Slight initial scale to stand out */
    z-index: 10;
    background: var(--gradient-light);
}

.card-featured:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.06);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-heavy);
}

/* Icon Circle Style */
.enhanced-card .rounded-circle {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.3);
}

.session-list li {
    padding: 10px;
    margin: 0;
}

.session-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    /* White background for each item */
    /* border-radius: 10px;  */
    /* padding: 12px 15px; */
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    /* Space between items */
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    /* Soft shadow */
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: 1px solid rgba(225, 133, 82, 0.1);
}

.session-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    /* No margin after the last item */
}

.session-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.session-icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    /* Larger icon size */
    margin-right: 15px;
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    /* Orange icon color */
    line-height: 1;
    /* Align icon vertically */
}

.session-icon .bi {
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.session-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: left;
}

.session-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    /* Bolder title */
    color: #343a40;
    /* Darker text for title */
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.session-date {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    /* Muted text for date */
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.card.h-100 {
    height: 100%;
}

/* Ensure the content wrapper has a fixed height for visual consistency before collapse */
.content-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-height: 200px;
    /* Adjust this height to control the visible content area */
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease-in-out;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    /* Space for the fade effect */
}

/* Gradient overlay to visually indicate hidden content */
.content-wrapper:not(.show)::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 60px;
    /* Height of the fade effect */
    background: linear-gradient(to top, white, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Remove max-height and fade when the collapse is shown */
.content-wrapper.show {
    max-height: none;
    /* Allow full height when expanded */
}

/* Style for the toggle button */
.collapse-toggle-btn {
    margin-top: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    /* Or your primary color */
}

/* Fix the card-body flex setup for the new structure */
.card-body.d-flex.flex-column {
    /* min-height: 450px;  */
}



/* our acceptance page  */

.card-bg-orange {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff3e6, #ffebeb);
}

.card-bg-blue {
    background: var(--gradient-light) !important;
}

.card-bg-green {
    background: var(--gradient-light) !important;
}

.card-bg-purple {
    background: var(--gradient-light) !important;
}


.hover-scale:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.list-group-item.active {
    background-color: var(--primary-orange);
    border-color: var(--primary-orange);
    color: white;
}

/* Search Input */
.search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--secondary-text);
}

.clear-search-btn {
    position: absolute;
    right: 15px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Mobile Filter Bar */
#mobile-filter-bar {
    position: -webkit-sticky;
    /* For Safari */
    background: var(--gradient-light);
    position: sticky;
    z-index: 1019;
    /* Below header, above content */
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

#mobile-filter-bar .bi-funnel-fill {
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}


/* Make Appointment page  */



/* footer css  */

footer {
    background-color: #111827;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-title {
    color: #e18552;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-link a {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-link a:hover {
    color: #ffb88c;
}

.btn-orange {
    background-color: #e18552;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-orange:hover {
    background-color: #d37441;
    color: #111827;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-cert {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid #333;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #aaa;
}

.footer-bottom a {
    color: #bbb;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
    color: #ffb88c;
}