/* =============================================
   ENHANCED CSS - Vallal P.T.Lee College
   Premium Design with Animations
   ============================================= */

/* ---- GOOGLE FONT UPGRADE ---- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Raleway:wght@400;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

/* ---- GLOBAL RESETS & VARIABLES ---- */
:root {
  --primary-blue: #003580;
  --secondary-gold: #f5c518;
  --accent-red: #c0392b;
  --dark-blue: #001a40;
  --light-gray: #f0f4f8;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --dark-gray: #1e2a3a;
  --gradient-main: linear-gradient(135deg, #003580 0%, #0066cc 50%, #003580 100%);
  --gradient-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5c518, #ffaa00);
  --gradient-red: linear-gradient(135deg, #c0392b, #8a0000);
  --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  --shadow-glow-blue: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.45);
  --shadow-glow-gold: 0 0 25px rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.5);
  --transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  --transition-fast: all 0.2s ease;
  --border-radius: 16px;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* =============================================
   HERO IMAGE SLIDESHOW
   ============================================= */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Slideshow container */
.hero-slideshow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Each slide */
.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.2s ease-in-out;
  animation: none;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: kenBurns 7s ease-in-out forwards;
}

@keyframes kenBurns {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1.0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.08);
  }
}

/* Dark gradient overlay */
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      rgba(0, 10, 40, 0.80) 0%,
      rgba(0, 30, 90, 0.65) 50%,
      rgba(0, 10, 40, 0.80) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Dot navigation */
.hero-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.hero-dot.active {
  background: var(--secondary-gold);
  border-color: var(--secondary-gold);
  transform: scale(1.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.7);
}

.hero-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

/* hero-video no longer used — replaced by slideshow */
.hero-video {
  display: none;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 20px;
  animation: heroFadeUp 1.2s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes heroFadeUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(50px);
  }

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

.hero-content img {
  max-width: 220px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
  animation: floatLogo 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

@keyframes floatLogo {

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

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
  }
}

.hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-shadow: 2px 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #f5c518);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: shimmerText 4s linear infinite;
  background-size: 200% auto;
}

@keyframes shimmerText {
  to {
    background-position: 200% center;
  }
}

.hero p {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.3rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.typed {
  color: var(--secondary-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.7);
}

/* Floating particles */
.hero-particle {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.2);
  animation: floatParticle linear infinite;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes floatParticle {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(100vh) scale(0);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  10% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  90% {
    opacity: 0.5;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-100px) scale(1.5);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Hero Buttons */
.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.hero-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 36px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.hero-btn:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--dark-blue) !important;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.4);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-gold);
  color: var(--dark-blue) !important;
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--glass-border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 28px;
  height: 48px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  border-radius: 14px;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* =============================================
   FLASH NEWS
   ============================================= */
.flash-news {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8a0000, #c0392b 30%, #e74c3c 60%, #c0392b 80%, #8a0000);
  background-size: 300% 100%;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 13px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: flashGradientMove 5s linear infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(192, 57, 43, 0.4);
}

@keyframes flashGradientMove {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 300% 50%;
  }
}

.flash-news::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), transparent);
  animation: shine 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes shine {
  0% {
    left: -100%;
  }

  40% {
    left: 120%;
  }

  100% {
    left: 120%;
  }
}

.flash-news marquee {
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* =============================================
   SECTION GLOBAL STYLES
   ============================================= */
.section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.gradient-title {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.4rem);
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 40px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-blue);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.gradient-title::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
  animation: shimmerTitle 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmerTitle {
  0% {
    left: -100%;
  }

  50% {
    left: 100%;
  }

  100% {
    left: 100%;
  }
}

.section-title p {
  color: #666;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* =============================================
   ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINER
   ============================================= */
.announcement-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: stretch;
  padding: 25px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 30px auto;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.04), rgba(192, 57, 43, 0.04));
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.1);
  gap: 20px;
}

.announcement-left,
.announcement-right {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 260px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-blue);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.announcement-left:hover,
.announcement-right:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.announcement-left h4,
.announcement-right h4 {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.announcement-left h4 i,
.announcement-right h4 i {
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.announcements-marquee {
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9ff, #f0f4ff);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.08);
}

.announcements-marquee li {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.1);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.announcements-marquee li:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.06);
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.announcements-marquee a {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.announcements-marquee a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-red);
}

.announcement-video {
  flex: 1.2;
  min-width: 300px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  background: var(--dark-blue);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.announcement-video::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: conic-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.15), transparent 30%);
  animation: rotateGlow 6s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotateGlow {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.announcement-video-content {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 10px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.announcement-video-content:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.mute-button {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: white;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 10;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.mute-button:hover {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
}

/* =============================================
   ABOUT SECTION
   ============================================= */
.about {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f0f4fb 0%, #e8eef8 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -200px;
  right: -100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.about-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
}

.about-text {
  flex: 1;
}

.about-text h3 {
  font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.about-text h3::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: expandLine 2s ease infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes expandLine {
  from {
    width: 60px;
  }

  to {
    width: 120px;
  }
}

.about-text p {
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
}

.about-features {
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-blue);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.12);
  border-left-color: var(--secondary-gold);
}

.feature-icon {
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  color: var(--white);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-right: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.3);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature-item:hover .feature-icon {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--dark-blue);
  transform: rotate(10deg) scale(1.1);
}

.feature-item h4 {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.feature-item p {
  color: #666;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-image {
  flex: 1;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(-3deg);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.about-image:hover {
  transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(0deg) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.2);
}

.about-image::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 20, 60, 0.5) 0%, transparent 60%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}

.about-image:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

/* =============================================
   COURSES SECTION
   ============================================= */
.courses {
  background: var(--white);
  position: relative;
}

.courses-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.course-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.course-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-14px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.15);
}

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

.course-image {
  height: 210px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.course-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 20, 60, 0.55) 0%, transparent 50%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.course-card:hover .course-image::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.course-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.course-card:hover .course-image img {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.course-content {
  padding: 26px;
}

.course-content h3 {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.course-card:hover .course-content h3 {
  color: var(--accent-red);
}

.course-content p {
  color: #666;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.course-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  color: var(--accent-red);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: rgba(192, 57, 43, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.course-link:hover {
  background: var(--accent-red);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* =============================================
   FEATURES SECTION
   ============================================= */
.features {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f0f4fb 0%, #e8f0ff 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.features::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -150px;
  left: -100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.features-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.feature-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.feature-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.06), rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.02));
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 55px rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.13);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #fff, #f5f8ff);
}

.feature-card:hover::before {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.12), rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.04));
  transform: scale(1.4);
}

.feature-icon-lg {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-blue);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}

.feature-icon-lg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.3);
  animation: spinDash 8s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spinDash {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon-lg {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--dark-blue);
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-gold);
}

.feature-card h3 {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.feature-card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--dark-blue);
}

.feature-card p {
  color: #666;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* =============================================
   CTA SECTION
   ============================================= */
.cta {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: ctaGradient 8s ease infinite;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 110px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@keyframes ctaGradient {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }

  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
}

.cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523050854058-8df90110c9f1?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1470&q=80') center/cover;
  opacity: 0.08;
}

.cta::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.5);
  animation: pulseCTA 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseCTA {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.5);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.2);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.cta .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta h2 {
  font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-shadow: 2px 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.cta p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto 35px;
  opacity: 0.9;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--dark-blue) !important;
  padding: 16px 45px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.4);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.6);
}

/* =============================================
   GALLERY SECTION
   ============================================= */
.gallery {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f8faff, #edf1fb);
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(270px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 260px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.gallery-item:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.2);
  z-index: 5;
}

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.75) 0%, rgba(192, 57, 43, 0.65) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-overlay i {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  transform: scale(0.6) rotate(-15deg);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay i {
  transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg);
}

/* =============================================
   RECRUITERS SECTION
   ============================================= */
.recruiters-section {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 50px 0;
  background: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.recruiters-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.04), transparent);
  top: -100px;
  left: -100px;
}

.recruiters-heading {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 13px 40px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-blue);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.recruiters-heading::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
  animation: shimmerTitle 3s infinite;
}

.recruiters-logo {
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f8faff, #edf1fb);
  padding: 22px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
  max-width: 95%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.08);
}

.logo-slider {
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  animation: scroll 25s linear infinite;
}

.logo-slider:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes scroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.logo-slider img {
  height: 80px;
  width: auto;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: var(--transition);
  padding: 8px;
  background: white;
  filter: grayscale(20%);
}

.logo-slider img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.2);
  filter: grayscale(0%);
}

/* =============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================= */
.footer {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #001025, #002060, #001a40);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 70px 0 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  top: -300px;
  right: -200px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.footer-col h3 {
  font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-col h3::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 45px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-col:hover h3::after {
  width: 90px;
}

.footer-col p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.contact-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.4);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-info:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-left-color: var(--secondary-gold);
}

.contact-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--secondary-gold);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-info:hover .contact-icon {
  background: var(--secondary-gold);
  color: var(--dark-blue);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.social-links a {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.social-links a:hover {
  background: var(--secondary-gold);
  color: var(--dark-blue);
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.4);
  border-color: var(--secondary-gold);
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding: 5px 0;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-links a::before {
  content: '›';
  color: var(--secondary-gold);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-gold);
  padding-left: 8px;
}

.footer-links a:hover::before {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.copyright {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* =============================================
   POSTER POPUP
   ============================================= */
.poster-popup {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  animation: fadeInPopup 0.4s ease;
}

@keyframes fadeInPopup {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.poster-content {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 90%;
  max-height: 90%;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  animation: zoomInPopup 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

@keyframes zoomInPopup {
  from {
    transform: scale(0.7);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  to {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.poster-content img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: block;
}

.close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  right: -14px;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--accent-red);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 3px solid var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10000;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  line-height: 1;
}

.close-btn:hover {
  background: #8a0000;
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(90deg);
}

/* =============================================
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================= */
[data-animate] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

[data-animate].animated {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

[data-animate="left"] {
  transform: translateX(-40px);
}

[data-animate="left"].animated {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

[data-animate="right"] {
  transform: translateX(40px);
}

[data-animate="right"].animated {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Staggered delay for grid children */
.courses-container .course-card:nth-child(1) {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.courses-container .course-card:nth-child(2) {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.courses-container .course-card:nth-child(3) {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.courses-container .course-card:nth-child(4) {
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.courses-container .course-card:nth-child(5) {
  transition-delay: 0.5s;
}

.courses-container .course-card:nth-child(6) {
  transition-delay: 0.6s;
}

.features-container .feature-card:nth-child(1) {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.features-container .feature-card:nth-child(2) {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.features-container .feature-card:nth-child(3) {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.features-container .feature-card:nth-child(4) {
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.features-container .feature-card:nth-child(5) {
  transition-delay: 0.5s;
}

.features-container .feature-card:nth-child(6) {
  transition-delay: 0.6s;
}

/* =============================================
   APPLY BUTTON (NAV)
   ============================================= */
.apply-btn {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--dark-blue) !important;
  padding: 9px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 18px rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.35);
}

.apply-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-gold);
}

/* =============================================
   ABOUT PAGE STYLES
   ============================================= */
.about-section {
  padding: 160px 20px 80px;
  /* Extra top padding for sticky header */
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(230, 240, 250, 0.4) 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
}

.about-section .content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out;
}

.about-section h2 {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 15px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.about-section h2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-gold);
}

.about-section p.lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #555;
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* About Content Cards (Mission/Vision) */
.about-content-sections .card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary-gold);
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-content-sections .card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), transparent);
  transition: all 0.6s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-content-sections .card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.12);
  border-left-color: var(--accent-red);
}

.about-content-sections .card:hover::before {
  left: 200%;
}

.about-content-sections .card h3 {
  color: var(--accent-red);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-content-sections .card p {
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.7;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* About Side Image */
.about-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 26, 64, 0.15);
  border: 6px solid white;
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
  object-fit: cover;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 400px;
}

.about-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03) rotate(1deg);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 26, 64, 0.25);
  border-color: #f8f9fa;
}

/* About Stats Section */
.about-stats {
  margin-top: 70px;
}

.stat {
  background: white;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  padding: 35px 20px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--secondary-gold);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stat::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.1) 0%, transparent 100%);
  transition: height 0.4s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}

.stat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  border-bottom-color: var(--accent-red);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.12);
}

.stat:hover::after {
  height: 100%;
}

.stat h3 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-red), #e74c3c);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.stat p {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* =============================================
   COMMITTEE & MEMBER PAGE STYLES
   ============================================= */
/* Sidebar List Container */
.committee-list {
  height: calc(100vh - 160px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.08);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  box-shadow: 5px 0 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.committee-list-header {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--dark-blue), var(--primary-blue));
  color: white;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Sidebar List Items (with mouse-tracking glow) */
.committee-item {
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: transparent;
}

/* Mouse tracking spotlight effect on list items */
.committee-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--y, 50%);
  left: var(--x, 50%);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle closest-side, rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.15), transparent);
  transition: width 0.3s ease, height 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.committee-item:hover::before {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
}

.committee-item i {
  margin-right: 12px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--accent-red);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.committee-item:hover {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  padding-left: 28px;
}

.committee-item:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  color: var(--secondary-gold);
}

/* Active List Item Styles */
.committee-item.active {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: white;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary-gold);
}

.committee-item.active i {
  color: var(--secondary-gold);
}

/* Main Details Area */
#member-details {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  padding: 35px;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 160px);
  position: relative;
}

.committee-title {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.committee-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary-gold), var(--accent-red));
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Member Cards (with mouse-tracking radial glow) */
.member-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: default;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Spotlight glow tracking mouse */
.member-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--y, 50%);
  left: var(--x, 50%);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle closest-side, rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.12), transparent);
  transition: width 0.4s ease, height 0.4s ease;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.member-card:hover::before {
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
}

.member-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.4);
}

.member-card h6 {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.member-card small {
  color: var(--accent-red);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* No Members Empty State */
.no-members {
  color: #777;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.no-members i {
  color: rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.15) !important;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar for Committee Sidebar */
.committee-list::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}

.committee-list::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.committee-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.2);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.committee-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--secondary-gold);
}

/* Member Card Intro Animations */
@keyframes memberCardEntry {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
  }

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

.member-card {
  animation: memberCardEntry 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}

/* COMMITTEE PAGE STYLES */
/* Variables for mouse-tracking radial gradients */
/* These are already defined within .committee-item::before and .member-card::before using --x and --y */

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-content {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .about-image {
    transform: none;
    order: -1;
    max-height: 360px;
  }

  .announcement-container {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  /* About Page Responsive */
  .about-section {
    padding: 130px 15px 60px;
  }

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

  .about-stats {
    margin-top: 40px;
  }

  .stat {
    padding: 25px 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .stat h3 {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }

  /* Committee Page Responsive */
  .committee-list {
    height: auto;
    max-height: 350px;
    border-right: none;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
  }

  #member-details {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 25px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .hero-btn {
    width: auto;
  }

  .gradient-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    padding: 12px 28px;
  }

  .gallery-item {
    height: 200px;
  }

  .cta {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .feature-card {
    padding: 28px 22px;
  }

  /* About Page Responsive */
  .about-section {
    padding: 110px 10px 50px;
  }

  .about-section h2 {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }

  .about-content-sections .card {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
  }

  .about-img {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    min-height: 300px;
  }

  /* Committee Page Responsive */
  .committee-item {
    padding: 12px 18px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .committee-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .member-card {
    padding: 15px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .hero-btn {
    width: 90%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .gradient-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    padding: 10px 20px;
  }

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

  .logo-slider img {
    height: 55px;
  }

  .recruiters-heading {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
}