/* ==========================================================================
   AI NEXO — Franchise Landing Page (EduPlus Layout 1 Theme)
   Based on EduPlus HTML5 Template (index-mp-layout1.html)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    --edu-primary: #182239;       /* Deep Navy Blue */
    --edu-secondary: #e62b4a;     /* Vibrant Crimson / Coral Red Accent */
    --edu-secondary-hover: #cf223f;
    --edu-dark: #0f172a;
    --edu-darker: #090e1a;
    --edu-bg-lighter: #f7f9fa;   /* Clean Off-White / Light Gray */
    --edu-bg-white: #ffffff;
    --edu-border: #e2e8f0;
    --edu-border-light: #f1f5f9;
    --edu-text: #475569;
    --edu-text-dark: #1e293b;
    --edu-text-muted: #64748b;
    --edu-font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    --edu-font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    --edu-shadow-sm: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --edu-shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --edu-shadow-lg: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    --edu-radius-sm: 4px;
    --edu-radius-md: 8px;
    --edu-radius-lg: 12px;
    --edu-transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

/* Base Body Styles for Franchise Page */
.ai-franchise-page {
    font-family: var(--edu-font-body);
    color: var(--edu-text);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #eef2f7 0%, #f7f9fc 72%, #e9eef5 100%);
    line-height: 1.65;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   Premium content canvas
   The hero stays full-width for impact; the experience below it is intentionally
   contained like a refined brochure, with generous room for the content inside.
   ========================================================================== */
.edu-main-canvas {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1560px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-top: 55px;
    padding-bottom: 30px;
    overflow: visible;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.9);
    border-top: 0;
    border-bottom: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.edu-main-canvas > section {
    position: relative;
}

/* Give the principal content more breathing room than the default Bootstrap
   container, without making text lines uncomfortably long on normal screens. */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .edu-main-canvas .container {
        max-width: 1380px;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1600px) {
    .edu-main-canvas .container {
        max-width: 1460px;
    }
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-features-strip {
    margin-top: -55px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    padding: 0 30px;
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-feature-card {
    border: 1px solid #e5eaf1;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--edu-secondary);
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.09);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.13);
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-about-section,
.edu-main-canvas .edu-courses-section,
.edu-main-canvas .edu-team-section,
.edu-main-canvas .edu-gallery-section,
.edu-main-canvas .edu-testimonial-section,
.edu-main-canvas .edu-news-section,
.edu-main-canvas .edu-locations-section,
.edu-main-canvas .edu-faq-section {
    padding-left: 30px;
    padding-right: 30px;
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-partners-strip {
    margin: 55px 30px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-final-cta {
    margin: 0 30px 30px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-form-section {
    margin: 0 30px;
    border-radius: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 1599px) {
    .edu-main-canvas {
        max-width: calc(100% - 40px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ai-franchise-page {
        background: var(--edu-bg-white);
    }

    .edu-main-canvas {
        max-width: 100%;
        margin-bottom: 0;
        padding-top: 32px;
        border: 0;
        border-radius: 0;
        box-shadow: none;
    }

    .edu-main-canvas .edu-features-strip,
    .edu-main-canvas .edu-about-section,
    .edu-main-canvas .edu-courses-section,
    .edu-main-canvas .edu-team-section,
    .edu-main-canvas .edu-gallery-section,
    .edu-main-canvas .edu-testimonial-section,
    .edu-main-canvas .edu-news-section,
    .edu-main-canvas .edu-locations-section,
    .edu-main-canvas .edu-faq-section {
        padding-left: 0;
        padding-right: 0;
    }

    .edu-main-canvas .edu-features-strip {
        margin-top: -32px;
    }

    .edu-main-canvas .edu-partners-strip,
    .edu-main-canvas .edu-final-cta,
    .edu-main-canvas .edu-form-section {
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-right: 0;
        border-radius: 0;
    }
}

.ai-franchise-page h1,
.ai-franchise-page h2,
.ai-franchise-page h3,
.ai-franchise-page h4,
.ai-franchise-page h5,
.ai-franchise-page h6 {
    font-family: var(--edu-font-heading);
    color: var(--edu-text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* EduPlus Signature Color Utility Classes */
.text-theme-colored {
    color: var(--edu-primary) !important;
}

.text-theme-colored2 {
    color: var(--edu-secondary) !important;
}

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

.bg-theme-colored2 {
    background-color: var(--edu-secondary) !important;
}

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

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

/* Spacers & Section Containers */
.section-pad {
    padding: 70px 0;
}

.section-pad-lg {
    padding: 90px 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EduPlus Section Titles with Distinctive Double-Line Divider
   ========================================================================== */
.section-title {
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.section-title.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.section-title .title {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.section-title .sub-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--edu-text-muted);
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* EduPlus Signature Title Separator */
.title-separator {
    position: relative;
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--edu-secondary);
    margin: 14px auto 18px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.title-separator::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 3px solid var(--edu-secondary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: -4px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.section-title.text-start .title-separator {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.section-title.text-start .title-separator::after {
    left: 15px;
}

/* Dark mode variations for section titles */
.section-title-dark .title {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.section-title-dark .sub-title {
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
}

.section-title-dark .title-separator::after {
    background: var(--edu-primary) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EduPlus Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-edu-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background-color: var(--edu-secondary);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: var(--edu-font-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--edu-radius-sm);
    border: 2px solid var(--edu-secondary);
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.28);
}

.btn-edu-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--edu-secondary-hover);
    border-color: var(--edu-secondary-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.4);
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.btn-edu-dark {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background-color: var(--edu-primary);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: var(--edu-font-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--edu-radius-sm);
    border: 2px solid var(--edu-primary);
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-edu-dark:hover {
    background-color: var(--edu-secondary);
    border-color: var(--edu-secondary);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.3);
}

.btn-edu-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--edu-secondary) !important;
    font-family: var(--edu-font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--edu-radius-sm);
    border: 2px solid var(--edu-secondary);
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

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

.btn-edu-sm {
    padding: 9px 18px;
    font-size: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. HERO SECTION (Executive High-Impact Split Banner)
   ========================================================================== */
.edu-hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #0c1424;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 25%, rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.22) 0%, transparent 55%),
                      radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(24, 34, 57, 0.75) 0%, transparent 60%),
                      linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12, 20, 36, 0.95) 0%, rgba(18, 28, 49, 0.88) 50%, rgba(12, 20, 36, 0.96) 100%),
                      url('../../assets/img/franchise/hero-ai-centre.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    padding: 65px 0 95px;
    color: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.edu-hero-slider::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.edu-hero-container {
    max-width: 1200px !important;
}

.edu-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 560px;
}

/* Badge Pill with Live Animated Pulse */
.edu-hero-pill-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.edu-pill-live {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
}

.edu-pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: #e62b4a;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #e62b4a;
    animation: eduPulseDot 1.8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes eduPulseDot {
    0% { transform: scale(0.85); opacity: 0.7; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: scale(0.85); opacity: 0.7; }
}

.edu-pill-text {
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.edu-pill-sep {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.edu-pill-sub {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Hero Title - High Specificity to guarantee crisp white typography */
.ai-franchise-page .edu-hero-slider h1,
.ai-franchise-page .edu-hero-title,
.edu-hero-slider .edu-hero-title,
.edu-hero-title {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ai-franchise-page .edu-hero-slider h1,
    .ai-franchise-page .edu-hero-title,
    .edu-hero-slider .edu-hero-title,
    .edu-hero-title {
        font-size: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .ai-franchise-page .edu-hero-slider h1,
    .ai-franchise-page .edu-hero-title,
    .edu-hero-slider .edu-hero-title,
    .edu-hero-title {
        font-size: 26px;
    }
}

.edu-hero-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff4d6d 0%, #ff758f 50%, #ffffff 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.edu-hero-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    max-width: 500px;
}

.edu-hero-desc strong {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Hero Action Buttons */
.edu-hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.edu-btn-hero {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 11px 22px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.edu-btn-hero:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.5);
}

.btn-edu-hero-wa {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-edu-hero-wa:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* Trust Badges Row */
.edu-hero-features-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    max-width: 520px;
}

.edu-hero-feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.edu-feature-mini-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.3);
    color: #ff6b81;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.edu-feat-strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.edu-feat-sub {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Executive Quick Admission Desk Card (Right Column)
   ========================================================================== */
.edu-hero-card-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    max-width: 410px;
    margin-left: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .edu-hero-card-container {
        margin-left: 0;
        max-width: 100%;
        margin-top: 20px;
    }
}

.edu-hero-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    max-width: 410px;
}

.edu-hero-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.edu-hero-card-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #182239 0%, #1e2c4a 100%);
    padding: 16px 22px 14px;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--edu-secondary);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.edu-hero-tag {
    background: rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.45);
    color: #ff8597;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.edu-hero-seats {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #a7f3d0;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.edu-hero-card-heading {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.edu-hero-card-sub {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.edu-hero-card-body {
    padding: 18px 22px 16px;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.edu-quick-group {
    margin-bottom: 11px;
}

.edu-quick-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #334155;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.edu-quick-control {
    width: 100%;
    height: 38px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 13px;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    color: #0f172a;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.edu-quick-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--edu-secondary);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.12);
}

.edu-quick-pills {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.edu-pill-radio {
    flex: 1;
    margin: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.edu-pill-radio input {
    display: none;
}

.edu-pill-radio span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 6px 8px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #475569;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    text-align: center;
}

.edu-pill-radio input:checked + span {
    background: rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--edu-secondary);
    color: var(--edu-secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.edu-quick-submit {
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.3);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.edu-hero-card-trust {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.edu-hero-card-trust .bullet {
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. OVERLAPPING FEATURE STRIP (EduPlus Signature 4 Boxes)
   ========================================================================== */
.edu-features-strip {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: -55px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.edu-feature-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 30px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--edu-radius-sm);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--edu-secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.edu-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
    border-top-color: var(--edu-primary);
}

.edu-feature-icon-box {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.1);
    color: var(--edu-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
}

.edu-feature-card:hover .edu-feature-icon-box {
    background-color: var(--edu-secondary);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.edu-feature-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--edu-text-dark);
}

.edu-feature-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--edu-text);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. SECTION: ABOUT ("Welcome Our Education World")
   ========================================================================== */
.edu-about-section {
    padding: 85px 0 75px;
    background-color: var(--edu-bg-white);
}

.edu-section-badge-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.25);
    color: var(--edu-secondary);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Video player preview card */
.edu-video-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    background-color: var(--edu-primary);
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.edu-video-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
}

.edu-video-card:hover .edu-video-thumb {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.edu-video-top-bar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    left: 18px;
    right: 18px;
    z-index: 5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 10px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.edu-video-top-bar .edu-video-top-tag {
    position: static;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.edu-video-top-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.edu-video-ctrl-btn {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.78);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 5px 13px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.edu-video-ctrl-btn:hover {
    background: #e62b4a;
    border-color: #e62b4a;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.35);
}

.edu-video-iframe {
    border: none;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
}

.edu-video-top-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    z-index: 4;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.78);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.edu-pulse-mini {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background-color: #e62b4a;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #e62b4a;
    animation: eduPulseMini 1.6s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes eduPulseMini {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
}

.edu-play-btn-circle {
    position: absolute;
    top: 45%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background-color: var(--edu-secondary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.35);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
    z-index: 4;
}

.edu-play-ripple {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.6);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: playRipple 2s infinite ease-out;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes playRipple {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.6); opacity: 0; }
}

.edu-play-btn-circle:hover {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.45);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--edu-secondary);
}

.edu-video-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55) 50%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 28px 26px;
    color: #ffffff;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.edu-video-overlay > * {
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.edu-video-feature-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.edu-v-tag {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* High specificity for video caption title to eliminate black text */
.ai-franchise-page .edu-video-caption-title,
.edu-video-card h3.edu-video-caption-title,
.edu-video-caption-title {
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.edu-video-caption-sub {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* About Side Thumb Cards */
.edu-about-thumb-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.edu-about-thumb-card.institute-card {
    border-top: 4px solid var(--edu-secondary);
}

.edu-about-thumb-card.edge-card {
    border-top: 4px solid var(--edu-primary);
}

.edu-about-thumb-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.edu-about-thumb-img-wrap {
    height: 185px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.edu-about-thumb-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.edu-about-thumb-card:hover .edu-about-thumb-img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.edu-thumb-category-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background: var(--edu-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.edu-thumb-category-badge.badge-partner {
    background: var(--edu-secondary);
}

.edu-about-thumb-body {
    padding: 22px 20px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.edu-about-thumb-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--edu-text-dark);
}

.edu-about-thumb-text {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.edu-card-check-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 7px;
}

.edu-check-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #334155;
}

.edu-check-item i {
    font-size: 13px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. SECTION: COURSES ("Our Courses")
   ========================================================================= */
.edu-courses-section {
    padding: 85px 0;
    background-color: var(--edu-bg-lighter);
}

.edu-course-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--edu-radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--edu-border);
    box-shadow: var(--edu-shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
}

.edu-course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--edu-shadow-md);
    border-color: rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.4);
}

.edu-course-thumb-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 210px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--edu-primary);
}

.edu-course-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
}

.edu-course-card:hover .edu-course-thumb {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.edu-course-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    background-color: var(--edu-secondary);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--edu-radius-sm);
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.edu-course-body {
    padding: 24px 22px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.edu-course-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--edu-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.edu-course-meta-row span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.edu-course-meta-row i {
    color: var(--edu-secondary);
}

.edu-course-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.edu-course-title a {
    color: var(--edu-text-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
}

.edu-course-title a:hover {
    color: var(--edu-secondary);
}

.edu-course-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--edu-text);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    flex: 1;
}

.edu-course-highlights {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.edu-course-highlights li {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--edu-text);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
}

.edu-course-highlights li i {
    color: #10b981;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.edu-course-footer {
    display: flex;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--edu-border-light);
    margin-top: auto;
}

.edu-course-footer-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.edu-course-price-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 8px;
}

.edu-course-price {
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--edu-secondary);
}

.edu-course-old-price {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-decoration: line-through;
}

.edu-course-track-tag {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--edu-primary);
    background: rgba(24, 34, 57, 0.08);
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.edu-course-actions-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-edu-course-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 9px 10px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--edu-primary) !important;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    text-align: center;
}

.btn-edu-course-more:hover {
    background-color: var(--edu-primary);
    border-color: var(--edu-primary);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(24, 34, 57, 0.2);
}

.btn-edu-course-buy {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 9px 12px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e62b4a 0%, #d81b3b 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid #d81b3b;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.25);
    text-align: center;
}

.btn-edu-course-buy:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff3355 0%, #e62b4a 100%);
    border-color: #ff3355;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. SECTION: FUN FACTS / COUNTERS (Parallax Overlay Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.edu-funfact-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--edu-dark);
    background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92) 0%, rgba(24, 34, 57, 0.94) 100%),
                      url('../../assets/ai-coaching/bck1.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    padding: 85px 0;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.edu-funfact-box {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 32px 18px 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.edu-funfact-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38), 0 0 24px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.28);
}

.edu-funfact-icon-wrapper {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.28) 0%, rgba(255, 94, 98, 0.18) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.edu-funfact-box:hover .edu-funfact-icon-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(4deg);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.45);
}

.edu-funfact-icon {
    font-size: 26px;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.7);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
}

.ai-franchise-page .edu-funfact-section h2.edu-funfact-number,
.ai-franchise-page .edu-funfact-number,
.edu-funfact-number {
    font-family: var(--edu-font-heading);
    font-size: 42px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    justify-content: center;
}

.edu-counter-value {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.edu-counter-suffix {
    color: #ff6b81 !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    margin-left: 2px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.ai-franchise-page .edu-funfact-section h5.edu-funfact-label,
.ai-franchise-page .edu-funfact-label,
.edu-funfact-label {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    opacity: 0.95;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. SECTION: PARTNER ROADMAP (Journey Stepper)
   ========================================================================== */
.edu-roadmap-section {
    padding: 85px 0;
    background-color: var(--edu-bg-white);
}

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

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .edu-roadmap-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .edu-roadmap-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.edu-step-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--edu-border);
    border-radius: var(--edu-radius-sm);
    padding: 30px 22px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--edu-shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
    position: relative;
}

.edu-step-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--edu-secondary);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--edu-shadow-md);
}

.edu-step-bubble {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--edu-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--edu-font-heading);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(24, 34, 57, 0.25);
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
}

.edu-step-card:hover .edu-step-bubble {
    background-color: var(--edu-secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.35);
}

.edu-step-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.edu-step-text {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--edu-text);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. SECTION: MEET OUR TEAM / LEADERSHIP ("Meet Our Team")
   ========================================================================== */
.edu-team-section {
    padding: 85px 0;
    background-color: var(--edu-bg-lighter);
}

.edu-team-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--edu-radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--edu-border);
    box-shadow: var(--edu-shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.edu-team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--edu-shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--edu-secondary);
}

.edu-team-thumb-wrap {
    height: 240px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--edu-primary);
}

.edu-team-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
}

.edu-team-card:hover .edu-team-thumb {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.edu-team-body {
    padding: 22px 18px;
    text-align: center;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.edu-team-name {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.edu-team-role {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--edu-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.edu-team-bio {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--edu-text);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    flex: 1;
}

.edu-team-socials {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.edu-team-social-link {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    color: var(--edu-text-dark);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.edu-team-social-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--edu-secondary);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. SECTION: GALLERY ("Our Gallery")
   ========================================================================== */
.edu-gallery-section {
    padding: 85px 0;
    background-color: var(--edu-bg-white);
}

.edu-gallery-filters {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.edu-filter-btn {
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    border: none;
    color: var(--edu-text-dark);
    font-family: var(--edu-font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
}

.edu-filter-btn:hover,
.edu-filter-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--edu-secondary);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.3);
}

.edu-gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .edu-gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .edu-gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.edu-gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--edu-radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 220px;
    box-shadow: var(--edu-shadow-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
}

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

.edu-gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(24, 34, 57, 0.85);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
    padding: 15px;
    text-align: center;
}

.edu-gallery-item:hover .edu-gallery-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

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

.edu-gallery-zoom-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--edu-secondary);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.edu-gallery-caption-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.edu-gallery-caption-tag {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: #ff94a4;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. SECTION: TESTIMONIALS ("Our Students Say")
   ========================================================================== */
.edu-testimonials-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--edu-primary);
    background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(24, 34, 57, 0.94) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.96) 100%),
                      url('../../assets/img/franchise/partner-support-meeting.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    padding: 85px 0;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.edu-testimonial-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--edu-text);
    border-radius: var(--edu-radius-sm);
    padding: 32px 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.edu-testimonial-stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.edu-testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--edu-text);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex: 1;
}

.edu-testimonial-author-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.edu-testimonial-avatar {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--edu-secondary);
}

.edu-testimonial-author-name {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--edu-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.edu-testimonial-author-role {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--edu-secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. SECTION: LATEST NEWS & INSIGHTS ("Latest News")
   ========================================================================== */
.edu-news-section {
    padding: 85px 0;
    background-color: var(--edu-bg-lighter);
}

.edu-news-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--edu-border);
    border-radius: var(--edu-radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--edu-shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.edu-news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--edu-shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--edu-secondary);
}

.edu-news-thumb-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.edu-news-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
}

.edu-news-card:hover .edu-news-thumb {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Iconic EduPlus Date Badge */
.edu-entry-date {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 20px;
    background-color: var(--edu-primary);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--edu-secondary);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.edu-entry-date-day {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-family: var(--edu-font-heading);
}

.edu-entry-date-month {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.edu-news-body {
    padding: 24px 22px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.edu-news-title {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.edu-news-title a {
    color: var(--edu-text-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
}

.edu-news-title a:hover {
    color: var(--edu-secondary);
}

.edu-news-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--edu-text);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    flex: 1;
}

.edu-news-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--edu-border-light);
    margin-top: auto;
}

.edu-news-readmore {
    color: var(--edu-secondary);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
}

.edu-news-readmore:hover {
    color: var(--edu-primary);
    gap: 8px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. SECTION: TECHNOLOGY / PARTNER STRIP (Red Theme Banner)
   ========================================================================== */
.edu-partners-strip {
    background-color: var(--edu-secondary);
    padding: 28px 0;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.edu-partners-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-around;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 24px;
}

.edu-partner-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: #ffffff;
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
}

.edu-partner-pill:hover {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--edu-secondary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. SECTION: LOCATIONS SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.edu-locations-section {
    padding: 85px 0;
    background-color: var(--edu-bg-white);
}

.edu-location-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--edu-border);
    border-radius: var(--edu-radius-sm);
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--edu-shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.edu-location-card.featured {
    background-color: var(--edu-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--edu-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--edu-shadow-md);
}

.edu-location-card.featured h3,
.edu-location-card.featured p {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.edu-location-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--edu-shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--edu-secondary);
}

.edu-location-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background-color: rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.12);
    color: var(--edu-secondary);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    width: fit-content;
}

.edu-location-card.featured .edu-location-badge {
    background-color: var(--edu-secondary);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.edu-location-name {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.edu-location-address {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--edu-text);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    flex: 1;
}

.edu-location-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.edu-location-chip {
    font-size: 12px;
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    color: var(--edu-text-dark);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.edu-location-card.featured .edu-location-chip {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.edu-location-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. SECTION: FRANCHISE ENQUIRY FORM (EduPlus White Card on Soft BG)
   ========================================================================== */
.edu-form-section {
    padding: 85px 0;
    background-color: var(--edu-bg-lighter);
}

.edu-form-shell {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--edu-radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--edu-border);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    padding: 45px 40px;
    position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .edu-form-shell {
        padding: 28px 18px;
    }
}

.edu-form-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.edu-form-kicker {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: var(--edu-secondary);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.edu-form-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.edu-form-subtitle {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--edu-text-muted);
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Form Controls */
.edu-form-group {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.edu-form-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--edu-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.edu-form-control {
    width: 100%;
    height: 48px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-family: var(--edu-font-body);
    color: var(--edu-text-dark);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--edu-border);
    border-radius: var(--edu-radius-sm);
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
}

.edu-form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--edu-secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.15);
}

textarea.edu-form-control {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 100px;
}

/* Radio Group */
.edu-radio-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.edu-radio-option {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
}

.edu-radio-option input[type="radio"] {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
}

.edu-radio-option label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 11px 16px;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--edu-border);
    border-radius: var(--edu-radius-sm);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--edu-text-dark);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.edu-radio-option input[type="radio"]:checked + label {
    background-color: rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--edu-secondary);
    color: var(--edu-secondary);
}

/* Math Verification Box */
.edu-bot-box {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    border: 1.5px dashed var(--edu-border);
    border-radius: var(--edu-radius-sm);
    padding: 14px 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .edu-bot-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}

.edu-bot-prompt {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--edu-text-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.edu-math-badge {
    background-color: var(--edu-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--edu-font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.edu-bot-input {
    width: 100px;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    height: 40px;
}

/* Form Alerts */
.edu-alert {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--edu-radius-sm);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    display: none;
}

.edu-alert-success {
    background-color: #ecfdf5;
    border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
    color: #065f46;
}

.edu-alert-error {
    background-color: #fef2f2;
    border: 1px solid #fecaca;
    color: #991b1b;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. SECTION: FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================================== */
.edu-faq-section {
    padding: 85px 0;
    background-color: var(--edu-bg-white);
}

.edu-faq-wrapper {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.edu-faq-item {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--edu-border);
    border-radius: var(--edu-radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
}

.edu-faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--edu-secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.1);
}

.edu-faq-header {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 14px;
    font-family: var(--edu-font-heading);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--edu-text-dark);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
}

.edu-faq-item.active .edu-faq-header {
    color: var(--edu-secondary);
    background-color: rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.04);
}

.edu-faq-chevron {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    color: var(--edu-text-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.edu-faq-item.active .edu-faq-chevron {
    background-color: var(--edu-secondary);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.edu-faq-body {
    padding: 0 22px 20px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--edu-text);
    line-height: 1.65;
    display: none;
}

.edu-faq-item.active .edu-faq-body {
    display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. FINAL CLOSING CTA SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.edu-final-cta {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--edu-primary);
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(24, 34, 57, 0.95) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.98) 100%),
                      url('../../assets/img/franchise/hero-ai-centre.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    padding: 85px 0;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
}

.edu-final-cta-content {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.edu-final-cta-title {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .edu-final-cta-title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
}

.edu-final-cta-desc {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.edu-final-cta-btns {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON & MODAL STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.edu-floating-wa {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    z-index: 999;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background-color: #25d366;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: var(--edu-font-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
}

.edu-floating-wa:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
    background-color: #20bd5a;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.edu-floating-wa i {
    font-size: 22px;
}

/* Video Modal Backdrop */
.edu-video-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    z-index: 10000;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
}

.edu-video-modal.active {
    display: flex;
}

.edu-video-modal-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 800px;
    background-color: #000000;
    border-radius: var(--edu-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.edu-video-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
}

.edu-video-modal-close:hover {
    background-color: var(--edu-secondary);
}

.edu-video-modal video {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 80vh;
    display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. EDUPLUS INSTITUTE HEADER & NAVBAR (High-Impact Visual Overhaul)
   ========================================================================== */
.edu-institute-header {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1000;
}

/* Top Announcement & Quick Action Bar */
.edu-topbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #070e1c 0%, #0d1a36 50%, #0a1329 100%);
    color: #e2e8f0;
    padding: 9px 0;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.edu-topbar a {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
}

.edu-topbar a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.edu-topbar-left {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.edu-topbar-status {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.edu-live-dot {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: #10b981;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
    animation: eduLivePulse 1.8s infinite;
    vertical-align: middle;
    margin-right: 7px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes eduLivePulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.75); }
    70% { transform: scale(1.15); box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
    100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

.edu-topbar-divider {
    opacity: 0.25;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.edu-topbar-hours {
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

.edu-topbar-badge {
    color: #fde047;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.edu-topbar-right {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.edu-topbar-helpline {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
}

.edu-topbar-helpline:hover {
    color: #ff8597 !important;
}

.edu-topbar-links {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.edu-topbar-links a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.edu-topbar-lms-pill {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.25) 0%, rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.5) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.6);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 3px 11px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.edu-topbar-lms-pill:hover {
    background: var(--edu-secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Middle Header with Luxury Cardlets */
.edu-middle-header {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 18px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #edf2f7;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.edu-brand-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.edu-brand-logo-frame {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.edu-brand-logo {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.edu-brand-logo-frame:hover .edu-brand-logo {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.edu-brand-verified {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -3px;
    right: -3px;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #10b981;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.edu-brand-title {
    font-family: var(--edu-font-heading);
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #0f172a;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.edu-brand-sub-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--edu-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.edu-brand-sub-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--edu-secondary);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Interactive Contact Cards */
.edu-contact-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.edu-contact-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.edu-contact-icon-wrap {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.edu-contact-icon-wrap.icon-mail {
    background: rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.1);
    color: var(--edu-secondary);
}

.edu-contact-icon-wrap.icon-call {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    color: #10b981;
}

.edu-contact-card:hover .icon-mail {
    background: var(--edu-secondary);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: rotate(6deg);
}

.edu-contact-card:hover .icon-call {
    background: #10b981;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: rotate(-6deg);
}

.edu-contact-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #64748b;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.edu-contact-val {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
    word-break: break-all;
}

.edu-contact-card:hover .edu-contact-val {
    color: var(--edu-secondary);
}

/* Primary Hero Header CTA Button */
.btn-edu-hero-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e62b4a 0%, #cf223f 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: var(--edu-font-heading);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 13px 18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.35);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-edu-hero-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: 0.6s;
}

.btn-edu-hero-cta:hover::before {
    left: 150%;
}

.btn-edu-hero-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.5);
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.btn-edu-hero-cta:hover .edu-btn-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.edu-btn-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

/* Sticky Navbar with Frosted Blur Elevation */
.edu-navbar-wrap {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 998;
    border-top: 1px solid #edf1f6;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.edu-navbar-wrap.is-sticky {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

.edu-navbar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.edu-nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    gap: 4px;
}

.edu-nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 16px 14px;
    font-family: var(--edu-font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.edu-nav-link i {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.edu-nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e62b4a, #ff6b81);
    border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0.4);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.edu-nav-link:hover,
.edu-nav-link.active {
    color: #e62b4a;
    background: rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.05);
}

.edu-nav-link:hover i,
.edu-nav-link.active i {
    color: #e62b4a;
}

.edu-nav-link:hover::after,
.edu-nav-link.active::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* WhatsApp Nav Desk Button */
.btn-edu-nav-wa {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22c55e 0%, #16a34a 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: var(--edu-font-heading);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 9px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-edu-nav-wa:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.55);
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.edu-wa-pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    animation: eduWaPulse 1.6s infinite;
}

@keyframes eduWaPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); }
    70% { transform: scale(1.15); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); }
    100% { transform: scale(0.9); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); }
}

/* Mobile Toggle Hamburger Animation */
.edu-mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
}

.edu-toggle-bar {
    display: block;
    width: 25px;
    height: 2.5px;
    background: #0f172a;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.edu-mobile-toggle.active .edu-toggle-bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.edu-mobile-toggle.active .edu-toggle-bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.edu-mobile-toggle.active .edu-toggle-bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .edu-mobile-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }
    .edu-nav-menu {
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 12px 0;
        border-top: 1px solid #edf1f6;
        gap: 4px;
    }
    .edu-nav-menu.show {
        display: flex;
    }
    .edu-nav-link {
        padding: 12px 14px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. EDUPLUS INSTITUTE FOOTER (Pre-Footer VIP Banner, Deep Luxury Tech Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.edu-institute-footer {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08) 0%, transparent 45%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.07) 0%, transparent 45%),
                #070d1e;
    color: #94a3b8;
    padding-top: 50px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 2px solid transparent;
    border-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 5%, #e62b4a 30%, #6366f1 70%, transparent 95%) 1;
}

/* Pre-Footer Campus Consultation Banner */
.edu-footer-precta {
    padding: 0 0 50px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.edu-precta-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e1c3a 0%, #172c58 55%, #0f1c3a 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 34px 42px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(7, 13, 30, 0.45);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.edu-precta-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.28) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.edu-precta-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.15);
    color: #ff8597;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.35);
}

.edu-precta-title {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: var(--edu-font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(21px, 2.3vw, 29px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.edu-precta-desc {
    color: #e2e8f0 !important;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    max-width: 620px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.edu-precta-actions {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.btn-edu-precta-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e62b4a 0%, #cf223f 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: var(--edu-font-heading);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 13px 24px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-edu-precta-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.6);
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.btn-edu-precta-wa {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: var(--edu-font-heading);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 13px 22px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-edu-precta-wa:hover {
    background: #22c55e;
    border-color: #22c55e;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.45);
}

/* Main 4-Column Footer Grid */
.edu-footer-main {
    padding-bottom: 55px;
}

.edu-footer-brand-logo {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    object-fit: cover;
}

.edu-footer-brand-name {
    font-family: var(--edu-font-heading);
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.edu-footer-brand-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ff6b81;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.edu-footer-text {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.edu-footer-trust-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 7px;
}

.edu-trust-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #e2e8f0;
}

.edu-trust-chip i {
    font-size: 14px;
    width: 18px;
    display: inline-block;
    text-align: center;
}

.edu-footer-social-wrap {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.edu-footer-social-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.edu-footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.edu-footer-social-link {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.edu-footer-social-link i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.edu-footer-social-link.fb:hover {
    background: #1877f2;
    border-color: #1877f2;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.45);
}

.edu-footer-social-link.tw:hover {
    background: #111827;
    border-color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.edu-footer-social-link.ig:hover {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285AEB 90%);
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(214, 36, 159, 0.45);
}

.edu-footer-social-link.li:hover {
    background: #0a66c2;
    border-color: #0a66c2;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.45);
}

.edu-footer-social-link.yt:hover {
    background: #ff0000;
    border-color: #ff0000;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

/* Footer Section Headings */
.edu-footer-widget-title {
    font-family: var(--edu-font-heading);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.edu-footer-widget-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 2.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e62b4a, #ff6b81);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* AI Programs List */
.edu-footer-program-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.edu-footer-program-list li {
    margin-bottom: 11px;
}

.edu-footer-program-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.edu-program-icon {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: #e62b4a;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.edu-footer-program-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.edu-footer-program-link:hover .edu-program-icon {
    transform: translateX(2px);
    color: #ff6b81;
}

.edu-program-tag {
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-left: auto;
}

.tag-flagship {
    background: rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.22);
    color: #ff8597;
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.45);
}

.tag-hot {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22);
    color: #fbbf24;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
}

.edu-footer-all-courses-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ff8597;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.edu-footer-all-courses-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Campus Hours Cards */
.edu-footer-hours-cards {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.edu-hours-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.edu-hours-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.edu-hours-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #f1f5f9;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.edu-hours-time {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--edu-font-heading);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.edu-hours-sub {
    display: block;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.edu-footer-live-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #34d399;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Campus Contact Hub */
.edu-footer-contact-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.edu-footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
}

.edu-fci-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.14);
    color: #ff6b81;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.edu-fci-icon.icon-phone {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.14);
    color: #34d399;
}

.edu-fci-icon.icon-mail {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.14);
    color: #38bdf8;
}

.edu-fci-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.edu-fci-text p {
    color: #e2e8f0;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.edu-footer-direction-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #38bdf8;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.edu-footer-direction-link:hover {
    color: #7dd3fc;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.edu-fci-val {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--edu-font-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.edu-fci-val:hover {
    color: #ff8597;
}

.edu-fci-alt {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.edu-fci-alt a {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.edu-fci-alt a:hover {
    color: #ff8597;
}

/* Bottom Bar */
.edu-footer-bottom {
    background: #040813;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 24px 0 38px;
    font-size: 13px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .edu-footer-bottom .container {
        padding-right: 170px;
    }
}

.edu-copyright-text {
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

.edu-copyright-text strong {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.edu-footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.edu-footer-bottom-links a {
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.edu-footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.edu-footer-bottom-links span {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.edu-powered-by {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 12.5px;
}

.edu-powered-by a {
    color: #ff6b81;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.edu-powered-by a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   19. FINISHING PASS — unified editorial surfaces inside the content canvas
   ========================================================================== */
.edu-main-canvas .section-title {
    margin-bottom: 38px;
}

.edu-main-canvas .section-title .title {
    font-size: clamp(27px, 2.35vw, 38px);
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    text-transform: none;
}

.edu-main-canvas .section-title .sub-title {
    max-width: 660px;
    font-size: 15.5px;
}

.edu-main-canvas .title-separator {
    width: 48px;
    height: 4px;
    margin-top: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 17px;
}

.edu-main-canvas .title-separator::after {
    display: none;
}

/* Pale panels keep the long page easy to scan while retaining a single canvas. */
.edu-main-canvas .edu-courses-section,
.edu-main-canvas .edu-team-section,
.edu-main-canvas .edu-news-section,
.edu-main-canvas .edu-form-section {
    margin: 55px 30px;
    padding: 76px 30px;
    border: 1px solid #e7edf5;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f2f6fb 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-about-section {
    padding-top: 35px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-gallery-section {
    padding-top: 55px;
    padding-bottom: 65px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-locations-section {
    padding-top: 45px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-faq-section {
    padding-top: 45px;
    padding-bottom: 70px;
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-funfact-section {
    margin: 55px 30px;
    padding: 68px 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-attachment: scroll;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(10, 18, 42, 0.22);
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-testimonials-section {
    margin: 55px 30px;
    padding: 72px 30px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-attachment: scroll;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-funfact-section::before,
.edu-main-canvas .edu-testimonials-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), transparent 42%);
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-funfact-box {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 185px;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-funfact-icon-wrapper {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.3) 0%, rgba(255, 94, 98, 0.18) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-funfact-number {
    font-size: 38px !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-funfact-label {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-course-card,
.edu-main-canvas .edu-team-card,
.edu-main-canvas .edu-news-card,
.edu-main-canvas .edu-testimonial-card,
.edu-main-canvas .edu-location-card,
.edu-main-canvas .edu-faq-item {
    border-radius: 14px;
    border-color: #e2e8f0;
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-course-card,
.edu-main-canvas .edu-team-card,
.edu-main-canvas .edu-news-card {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.055);
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-course-card:hover,
.edu-main-canvas .edu-team-card:hover,
.edu-main-canvas .edu-news-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.13);
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-course-thumb-wrap,
.edu-main-canvas .edu-news-thumb-wrap {
    height: 220px;
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-course-body,
.edu-main-canvas .edu-news-body {
    padding: 24px;
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-team-body {
    padding: 24px 20px;
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-gallery-item {
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    height: 240px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-gallery-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.90));
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-gallery-zoom-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(5px);
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-gallery-item:hover .edu-gallery-zoom-icon {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-gallery-caption-title,
.edu-main-canvas .edu-gallery-caption-tag {
    transform: translateY(12px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--edu-transition);
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-gallery-item:hover .edu-gallery-caption-title,
.edu-main-canvas .edu-gallery-item:hover .edu-gallery-caption-tag {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-testimonial-card {
    padding: 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17);
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-partners-strip {
    margin: 55px 30px;
    padding: 26px 32px;
    background: linear-gradient(115deg, #bf1935 0%, var(--edu-secondary) 48%, #f04462 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.24);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    border-radius: 18px;
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-location-card {
    padding: 34px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-form-shell {
    max-width: 1050px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.11);
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-faq-wrapper {
    max-width: 960px;
}

.edu-main-canvas .edu-faq-item {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.035);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .edu-main-canvas .edu-courses-section,
    .edu-main-canvas .edu-team-section,
    .edu-main-canvas .edu-news-section,
    .edu-main-canvas .edu-form-section,
    .edu-main-canvas .edu-funfact-section,
    .edu-main-canvas .edu-testimonials-section {
        margin: 35px 0;
        padding: 58px 16px;
        border-radius: 0;
        border-left: 0;
        border-right: 0;
    }

    .edu-main-canvas .edu-partners-strip {
        margin: 35px 0;
        border-radius: 0;
    }

    .edu-main-canvas .edu-about-section,
    .edu-main-canvas .edu-gallery-section,
    .edu-main-canvas .edu-locations-section,
    .edu-main-canvas .edu-faq-section {
        padding-top: 58px;
        padding-bottom: 58px;
    }

    .edu-main-canvas .edu-funfact-box {
        min-height: 0;
    }

    .edu-main-canvas .edu-gallery-item {
        height: 220px;
    }
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   20. HEADER & FOOTER RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .edu-contact-card {
        padding: 8px 12px;
    }
    .edu-precta-card {
        padding: 26px 20px;
    }
    .edu-precta-actions {
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .edu-brand-title {
        font-size: 18px;
    }
    .edu-topbar {
        font-size: 11.5px;
    }
    .edu-floating-wa {
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 15px;
        padding: 10px 16px;
        font-size: 12.5px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Course Card Pricing & Action Button Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.courses-section .course-card .catalogue-card-footer {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    margin-top: auto !important;
    padding-top: 14px !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

.courses-section .course-card .catalogue-price {
    min-width: 0 !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
}

.courses-section .course-card .catalogue-price .price-caption {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
    font-size: 10.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
}

.courses-section .course-card .catalogue-price .price-value {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 17.5px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    font-family: var(--nex-font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif) !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.courses-section .course-card .catalogue-card-actions {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.courses-section .course-card .btn-card-view,
.courses-section .course-card a.btn-card-view {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 7px 11px !important;
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #3b82f6 !important;
    background: #eff6ff !important;
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    word-break: keep-all !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.courses-section .course-card .btn-card-view:hover {
    background: #dbeafe !important;
    color: #1d4ed8 !important;
    border-color: #93c5fd !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}

.courses-section .course-card .btn-card-enroll,
.courses-section .course-card a.btn-card-enroll {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 7px 13px !important;
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #1d4ed8 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3) !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    word-break: keep-all !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.courses-section .course-card .btn-card-enroll:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #1e40af 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CAMPUS PHOTO GALLERY LIGHTBOX SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.edu-gallery-lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 10050;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    outline: none;
}

.edu-gallery-lightbox.active {
    display: flex;
    opacity: 1;
}

.edu-lightbox-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(5, 10, 24, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.edu-lightbox-dialog {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    max-width: 1440px;
    max-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.edu-lightbox-dialog > * {
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.edu-lightbox-topbar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.edu-lightbox-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.edu-lightbox-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e62b4a, #dc2626);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.35);
}

.edu-lightbox-counter {
    color: #e2e8f0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.edu-lightbox-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.edu-lightbox-action-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.edu-lightbox-action-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.edu-lightbox-action-btn.edu-lightbox-close-btn:hover {
    background: #e62b4a;
    border-color: #e62b4a;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.5);
}

.edu-lightbox-stage {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.edu-lightbox-viewport {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.edu-lightbox-slide {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.edu-lightbox-img-loader {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-size: 32px;
    color: #e62b4a;
    display: none;
    z-index: 5;
}

.edu-lightbox-main-img {
    max-width: 88vw;
    max-height: 60vh;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-user-drag: none;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: zoom-in;
}

.edu-lightbox-main-img.is-zoomed {
    transform: scale(1.65);
    cursor: zoom-out;
}

.edu-lightbox-nav-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 19px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 12;
}

.edu-lightbox-nav-btn.prev {
    left: 0;
}

.edu-lightbox-nav-btn.next {
    right: 0;
}

.edu-lightbox-nav-btn:hover {
    background: #e62b4a;
    border-color: #e62b4a;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.5);
}

.edu-lightbox-footer {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding-top: 4px;
}

.edu-lightbox-caption-box {
    text-align: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    max-width: 800px;
}

.edu-lightbox-caption-title {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.edu-lightbox-caption-desc {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin: 3px 0 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.edu-lightbox-thumbs-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 760px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding: 6px 4px 4px;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) transparent;
}

.edu-lightbox-thumbs-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 4px;
}

.edu-lightbox-thumbs-container::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.edu-lightbox-thumbs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.edu-lightbox-thumb {
    width: 70px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0.55;
    padding: 0;
    background: #000000;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.edu-lightbox-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.edu-lightbox-thumb:hover {
    opacity: 0.85;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.edu-lightbox-thumb.active {
    opacity: 1;
    border-color: #e62b4a;
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(230, 43, 74, 0.55);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .edu-lightbox-dialog {
        padding: 12px 14px;
    }
    .edu-lightbox-topbar {
        padding: 8px 14px;
    }
    .edu-lightbox-nav-btn {
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
        font-size: 16px;
    }
    .edu-lightbox-nav-btn.prev {
        left: -4px;
    }
    .edu-lightbox-nav-btn.next {
        right: -4px;
    }
    .edu-lightbox-main-img {
        max-height: 52vh;
        max-width: 94vw;
    }
    .edu-lightbox-thumb {
        width: 58px;
        height: 40px;
    }
    .edu-lightbox-thumbs {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
}