/*================= Header Styles start ======================*/ 

/* ------------------ Top Orange Strip ------------------ */
.top-strip{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#ff7a00,#ffa733);
  color:#fff;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:20px;
  padding:8px 16px;
  position:relative;
  box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:14px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.top-strip a{color:#fff;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:700}
.close-x {
  position: absolute;
  right: 20px;
  top: 8px;
  font-size: 22px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #fff;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.close-x:hover {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* 🔽 Reopen Button */
.reopen-strip-btn {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 25px;
  background: #3b4a5a;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0 0 6px 6px;
  padding: 7px 15px;
  font-size: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 999;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.reopen-strip-btn:hover {
  background: #2a3745;
}

.reopen-strip-btn i {
  margin-right: 5px;
}
.top-strip {animation: slideDown 0.7s ease-in-out;}
@keyframes slideDown {from{transform:translateY(-100%);opacity:0;} to{transform:translateY(0);opacity:1;}}

/* ------------------ Highlight Bar ------------------ */
.highlight-line {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff7ed, #fff0d9);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,165,0,0.2);
  animation: slideFade 8s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes slideFade {
  0% {background-position: 0%;}
  100% {background-position: 100%;}
}

.highlight-line{

  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,165,0,0.25);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,165,0,0.25);
  color:#b85c00;text-align:center;padding:6px 12px;
  font-weight:600;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:0.3px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.highlight-line span{margin:0 10px;display:inline-block}
.highlight-line i{color:#ff8c00;margin-right:6px;transition:transform .3s;}
.highlight-line span:hover i{transform:rotate(15deg);}

/* ------------------ Contact Row ------------------ */
.contact-row{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;padding:10px 60px;background:#fff;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.logo img{height:63px;transition:0.3s;filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.2));}
.logo img:hover{transform:scale(1.05)}

.contact-right{display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2px;text-align:right;}
.contact-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:#0b5c36;font-weight:600;font-size:14px; padding-right: 10px;}
.contact-item i{color:#ff8c00;font-size:15px}
.branch-box{
  background:#f0fff6;border:1px solid #cde7d3;padding:6px 14px;
  border-radius:20px;color:#075c35;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition:all .3s ease;
}
.branch-box:hover{background:#e9fff0;transform:scale(1.03);}
.social-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.social-row a{
  background:#ff8c00;color:#fff;width:32px;height:32px;
  border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:15px;box-shadow:0 4px 10px rgba(255,140,0,0.3);
  transition:all .3s ease;
}
.social-row a:hover{background:#ffa733;transform:translateY(-2px)}

/* ------------------ Navigation ------------------ */
.main-nav{

  box-shadow:0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:100;
}

.main-nav {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #052f23 0%,
    #064e37 40%,
    #0a7a52 100%
  );
  box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}


.main-nav.sticky {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #041e17,
    #053f2e,
    #0a6f4a
  );
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}



.main-nav.sticky {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}


.nav-inner{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
  padding:6px 40px;
  
}
.nav-list{
  list-style:none;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:28px;
  margin:0;padding:0;
}
.nav-list li{position:relative}
.nav-list li a{
  color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;padding:6px 0;display:inline-block;position:relative;
}
.nav-list li a::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:0;height:2px;background:#ffd580;transition:width .3s;
}
.nav-list li a:hover::after{width:100%}
.nav-list li a:hover{color:#c2ffd6}
/* ===============================
   ✅ Fixed Dropdown Navigation
   =============================== */

/* Dropdown container */
.nav-list .dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

/* Add caret using pseudo-element instead of icon */
.dropdown-toggle::after {
  content: "▼";
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  margin-left: 6px;
  display: inline-block;
  color: #fff;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Rotate arrow when active (for mobile) */
.dropdown.active .dropdown-toggle::after {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}
/* ======== Fixed Dropdown (Desktop + Mobile) ======== */

/* Base dropdown setup */
.nav-list li {
  position: relative;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-list li a:hover {
  color: #00ffb0 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 255, 176, 0.6);
}



.dropdown-toggle {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Remove any old pseudo icons */
.dropdown-toggle::before,
.dropdown-toggle::after {
  content: none !important;
}





/* Custom clean arrow */
.dropdown-toggle span.arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 6px;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.dropdown.active .dropdown-toggle span.arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Dropdown menu styling */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  min-width: 220px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 999;
}

/* Show dropdown on hover (desktop) */
@media (min-width: 993px) {
  .dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Dropdown menu links */
.dropdown-menu li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  color: #0b5c36 !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00b04f, #00d672);
  color: #fff !important;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Mobile dropdown behavior */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    background: #074a2e;
    box-shadow: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    display: none;
  }

  .dropdown.active .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
  }

  .dropdown-menu li a {
    color: #fff !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }

  .dropdown-menu li a:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* Join Button */
.btn-join{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#00b04f,#66dd84);
  color:#fff;padding:10px 24px;border-radius:30px;
  font-weight:700;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,128,0,0.25);
  transition:all .3s ease;white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn-join:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#009645,#4fd574);
  box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(0,128,0,0.3);
}
/* ==========================================================
   📱 RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES – FULL OPTIMIZED VERSION
   For: VSQUARE Institute Website
   ========================================================== */


.top-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,122,0,0.9), rgba(255,167,51,0.9));
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

  
.top-strip span:first-child {
  animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0% {text-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,0.4);}
  100% {text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}
}
.nav-list li a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00a86b, #ff8c00);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.nav-list li a.active {
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00a86b, #ff8c00);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}





.btn-join {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00c77f, #ffa733);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 26px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,167,107,0.25);
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.btn-join:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,167,107,0.4);
}

.social-row a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255,140,0,0.4);
}

   
/* ------------------ Mobile Menu ------------------ */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 26px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .nav-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 10px 20px;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
    align-self: flex-end;
  }

  .nav-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    background: #0b5c36;
    display: none;
    padding: 15px 0;
    margin-top: 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .nav-list.active {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-list li {
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-list li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }


}

/* ==========================================================
   🔶 HEADER + TOP STRIP
   ========================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

  /* 🔶 Top Strip */
  .top-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .top-strip p {
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .top-strip .highlight-link {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-decoration: underline;
  }

  .close-x {
    position: absolute;
    top: 6px;
    right: 10px;
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  /* Reopen Button */
  .reopen-strip-btn {
    right: 10px;
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 5px 10px;
  }

  /* 🔹 Header Section */
  .main-header {
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  }

  .header-top {
    flex-direction: row;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 8px;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: #2e3a47;
  }

  .header-top i {
    font-size: 13px;
  }



  /* 🔹 Bottom Header (Logo + Placement link) */
  .header-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 10px;
  }

  .header-logo img {
    height: 30px;
    width: auto;
  }

  .placement-link {
    font-size: 14px;
    text-align: center;
    display: block;
    color: #004aad;
    font-weight: 600;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================
   🔹 EXTRA SMALL DEVICES (≤ 576px)
   ========================================================== */
@media (max-width: 576px) {

  /* 🔶 Top Strip */
  .top-strip {
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 6px 8px;
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .top-strip p {
    font-size: 12px;
    margin: 0 20px;
  }

  .highlight-link {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .close-x {
    font-size: 16px;
    top: 4px;
    right: 8px;
  }

  /* Header Top */
  .header-top {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    padding: 6px;
  }

  /* Header Bottom */
  .header-bottom {
    padding: 8px;
  }

  .header-logo img {
    height: 26px;
  }

  .placement-link {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  /* Reopen Button */
  .reopen-strip-btn {
    right: 8px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    padding: 4px 9px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .btn-join {
    display: none !important;
  }
}
/* ==========================================================
   🟢 CONTACT ROW - MOBILE VIEW OPTIMIZATION
   ========================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-inner{
  padding:3px 30px;
}
  .contact-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  }

  /* 🟢 Logo Left */
  .contact-row .logo {
    flex: 0 0 35%;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .contact-row .logo img {
    height: 40px;
  }

  /* 🟢 Right Side (Branches + Social) */
  .contact-row .contact-right {
    flex: 0 0 65%;
    text-align: left;
    padding-left: 45px;
  }

  /* 🚫 Hide Main Contact and Email */
  .contact-row .contact-item , .contact-row .social-row {
    display: none !important;
  }



  /* 🟠 Social Icons */
  .social-row {
    margin-top: 4px;
  }

  .social-row a {
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-right: 10px;
    color: #ff6b00;
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .social-row a:hover {
    color: #004d00;
  }
    .btn-join {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .header-socials {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: flex-start !;
    gap: 10px;
    position: absolute;
 
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
  }

  .header-socials a {
    color: white;
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .header-socials a:hover {
    color: #ffd700; /* optional hover color */
  }
   .branch-box {
    background: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 2px 0 !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    color: #075c35 !important;
  }

  .branch-box a {
    color: #075c35 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .branch-box a:hover {
    color: #00a86b !important;
  }
}




/* ==========================================================
   🔹 CONTACT ROW - EXTRA COMPACT (≤ 480px)
   ========================================================== */
@media (max-width: 480px) {

  .contact-row {
    padding: 8px 10px;
  }

  .contact-row .logo img {
    height: 37px;
  }

  .contact-row .branch-box {
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 3px 8px;
  }

  .social-row a {
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-right: 8px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================
   🔸 Utility
   ========================================================== */
.highlight-line {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}


/* Hide social icons on large devices */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .header-socials {
    display: none !important;
  }
}/* 🟠 Default (Desktop) */
.highlight-line {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff8ef, #fff3e3);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,165,0,0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,165,0,0.25);
  color: #b85c00;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.highlight-line i {
  color: #ff8c00;
  margin-right: 6px;
}

/* Hide toggle in desktop view */
.highlight-toggle {
  display: none;
}

/* 📱 Mobile Collapsible Version */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .highlight-line {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: left;
    background: #0b5c36;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
  }

  /* Show toggle only on mobile */
  .highlight-toggle {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 6px 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .highlight-toggle i {
    color: #ffd580;
  }

  .highlight-toggle span {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .highlight-content {
    display: none;
    background: #f8fff9;
    color: #0b5c36;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.3);
    animation: slideDown 0.4s ease forwards;
  }

  .highlight-content span {
    display: block;
    padding: 6px 0;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  .highlight-content i {
    color: #00a86b;
    margin-right: 6px;
  }

  @keyframes slideDown {
    from {opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px);}
    to {opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);}
  }

  /* Hide the desktop layout inside mobile */
  .highlight-line > span {
    display: none;
  }

}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  /* keep header layout tight */
  .nav-inner {
    position: relative;
    padding: 3px 30px;
  }

  /* make sure social icons stay fixed on header, not inside nav list */
  .header-socials {

    top: 50%;
    left: 20px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 5;
  }

  /* explicitly hide any socials that appear inside the nav-list */
  .nav-list .header-socials,
  .nav-list li .header-socials {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* dropdown (menu) appears below header */
  .nav-list {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 50px; /* ensures it drops below the icons */
    z-index: 1;
    background: #0b5c36;
  }
}
/* --- Mobile: keep socials in header, hide when menu opens --- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .nav-inner { position: relative; }

  /* keep icons anchored on the header bar */
  .header-socials{
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 5;
  }

  /* hide icons ONLY when the menu is open */
  .menu-open .header-socials{
   /* display: none !important; */
       position: absolute;
    left: 16px;
    top: 4%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 5;
  }

  /* ensure the dropdown sits below the header row */
  .nav-list{
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 50px; /* space so it doesn't touch header area */
    background: #0b5c36;
    z-index: 1;
  }
}


/* 🟢 Show Join Now button inside menu only on mobile */
@media (max-width: 992px) {

  /* keep desktop button visible */
  .btn-join {
    display: block !important;
  }

  /* style for mobile join button (inside dropdown) */
  .btn-join-mobile {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 15px auto 10px;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00c77f, #ffa733);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 40px;
    width: 80%;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,167,107,0.25);
    transition: all .3s ease;
  }

  .btn-join-mobile:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,167,107,0.4);
  }
}

/* 🧠 Keep mobile version visible even on large screens */
.mobile-join {
  display: block !important;
}


/* Hide Join Now button on small screens */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .btn-join {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* Hide mobile join button on desktop */
@media (min-width: 993px) {
  .mobile-join {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

 /*================= Header Styles end ========================*/
 
/*================= slideshow start  Styles ========================*/
.vsquare-slideshow {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000; /* prevents white flash */
}

/* Each slide */
.slides {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
}
.slides.active {
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Smooth fade between slides */
.vsquare-slideshow img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(80%);
  animation: zoomInOut 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes zoomInOut {
  from {transform: scale(1);}
  to {transform: scale(1.08);}
}

/* Overlay gradient */
.overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(9,76,46,0.9), rgba(0,0,0,0.5));
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

/* Caption text */
.caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 80px;
  left: 80px;
  color: #fff;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 520px;
  animation: slideUp 1.2s ease-out;
}
.caption h2 {
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.caption p {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  color: #e6e6e6;
}

/* Dots */
.dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 25px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 3;
}
.dot {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.dot:hover, .dot.active {
  background-color: #00b04f;
  transform: scale(1.3);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0,176,79,0.8);
}

/* Keyframe for text animation */
@keyframes slideUp {
  from {opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);}
  to {opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);}
}

/* ✅ Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .caption h2 {font-size: 34px;}
  .caption p {font-size: 17px;}
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .vsquare-slideshow {height: 450px;}
  .caption {left: 50px; bottom: 60px; max-width: 420px;}
  .caption h2 {font-size: 28px;}
  .caption p {font-size: 15px;}
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .vsquare-slideshow {height: 400px;}
  .caption {left: 30px; bottom: 50px; max-width: 360px;}
  .caption h2 {font-size: 24px;}
  .caption p {font-size: 14px;}
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .vsquare-slideshow {height: 320px;}
  .caption {left: 20px; bottom: 40px; max-width: 90%;}
  .caption h2 {font-size: 20px;}
  .caption p {font-size: 13px;}
  .dots {bottom: 15px;}
}







/*================= slides section end  Styles ========================*/

 /* ===== Popular Courses Section ===== */

/* 🌟 Global Section Header Styles */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}


.dark-section{
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff7b00, #00a86b);
}

.section-title  {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #003c1c;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f4a100, #00a86b);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-title::after {
  content: "";
  width: 60px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00a86b, #f4a100);
  display: block;
  margin: 12px auto 0;
}


.divider {
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  margin: 10px auto 15px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff7b00, #00a86b);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.3);
  animation: dividerGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes dividerGlow {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(255,123,0,0.3); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0,168,107,0.6); }
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #555;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* 💻 Tablet and Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }
  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  }
  .divider {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
  }
  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
}


/* ===== Course Cards ===== */
.course-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,168,107,0.25);
}

.course-img {
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 230px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid #00a86b;
}

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

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

.course-card h5 {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #222;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: 16px 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.course-card:hover h5 {
  color: #00a86b;
}
.course-card {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.course-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,168,107,0.25);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

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

.course-img img {
  border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
}

.course-card h5 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 18px 0 20px;
}

/* 🌐 Responsive Design for Popular Courses Section */

/* 🖥️ Large Screens (Desktops ≥1200px) */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .popular-courses {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }
  .course-img {
    height: 250px;
  }
}

/* 💻 Medium Devices (Tablets 992px - 1199px) */
@media (max-width: 1199px) and (min-width: 992px) {
  .popular-courses {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .course-img {
    height: 220px;
  }
  .course-card h5 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* 📱 Tablets (768px - 991px) */
@media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) {
  .popular-courses {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .course-card {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .course-img {
    height: 200px;
  }
  .course-card h5 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* 📲 Small Devices (Mobile ≤767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .popular-courses {
    padding: 50px 0;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .divider {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
  }

  .course-card {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .course-img {
    height: 180px;
  }

  .course-card h5 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin: 12px 0 15px;
  }

  .course-card:hover {
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  }

  .course-card:hover img {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* 📱 Extra Small Devices (≤480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .popular-courses {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .course-card {
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .course-img {
    height: 160px;
  }

  .course-card h5 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .divider {
    width: 50px;
  }
}

/*================= Popular Courses Section end ========================*/

/*================= home about section start Styles ========================*/

/* ===============================
   About Section – V-Square Institute
   =============================== */
.about-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, #f7f7f7);
  position: relative;
}
.about-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff7b00, #00a86b);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.about-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f9faf9 100%);
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.about-image img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-title { font-size: 1.7rem; }
  .about-text { font-size: 0.95rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .about-title { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .about-text { font-size: 0.9rem; }
}

.about-list li i {
  color: #ff7b00;
  text-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(255, 123, 0, 0.4);
}

.about-subtitle {
  color: #ff6600;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.about-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #002b23;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.about-title span {
  color: #ff6600;
}

.about-text {
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.about-list li {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about-list li i {
  color: #ff6600;
  margin-right: 8px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.about-list li:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
  color: #ff6600;
}

.btn-about {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6600, #ff9900);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.3);
}

.btn-about:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff8800, #ffaa00);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Image */
.about-image img {
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.about-image img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.about-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #f9f9f9 100%);
  padding-top: 80px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
}

.about-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6600, #ff9d00);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.about-content {
  animation: fadeInRight 1s ease;
}

.about-image img {
  animation: fadeInLeft 1s ease;
}

@keyframes fadeInLeft {
  0% {opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px);}
  100% {opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0);}
}
@keyframes fadeInRight {
  0% {opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px);}
  100% {opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0);}
}

/* 🌐 RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES – About Section */

/* 🖥️ Large Screens (≥1200px) */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .about-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .about-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .about-list li {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .about-image img {
    height: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* 💻 Medium Devices (992px - 1199px) */
@media (max-width: 1199px) and (min-width: 992px) {
  .about-title {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }
  .about-text {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }
  .about-list li {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .about-image img {
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
}

/* 📱 Tablets (768px - 991px) */
@media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) {
  .about-section {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .about-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .about-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .about-list {
    text-align: left;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .about-list li {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .about-image {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
  }

  .about-image img {
    width: 80%;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .btn-about {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 10px 26px;
  }
}

/* 📲 Small Devices (Mobile ≤767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .about-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .about-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .about-text {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .about-list {
    text-align: left;
    display: inline-block;
  }

  .about-list li {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .about-image {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
  }

  .about-image img {
    width: 90%;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .btn-about {
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* 📱 Extra Small Devices (≤480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }

  .about-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

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

  .about-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .about-list li {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .btn-about {
    width: 85%;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .about-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
}




/* ================= About Section Styles end ================= */


/*=================  key highlights  styles ========================*/

.highlight-box i {
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 255, 183, 0.6);
}
.highlight-box:hover i {
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 255, 183, 0.8);
}

 /* Key Highlights Section */
.key-highlights {
  position: relative;
  background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1550751827-4bd374c3f58b?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80'); /* Tech chip background */
  background-attachment: fixed;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 100px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.key-highlights .overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  z-index: 1;
}

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

.key-highlights .section-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #00ffb7;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 255, 183, 0.4);
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.highlight-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  border-radius: 15px;
  padding: 30px 15px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.highlight-box i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #00ffb7;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.highlight-box h4 {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.highlight-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 255, 183, 0.3);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* 🌐 RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES – Key Highlights Section */

/* 🖥️ Large Screens (≥1200px) */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .key-highlights {
    padding: 110px 0;
  }

  .key-highlights .section-title {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
  }

  .highlight-box i {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }

  .highlight-box h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .highlight-box p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* 💻 Medium Devices (992px - 1199px) */
@media (max-width: 1199px) and (min-width: 992px) {
  .key-highlights {
    padding: 90px 0;
  }

  .key-highlights .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .highlight-box i {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }

  .highlight-box h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .highlight-box p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* 📱 Tablets (768px - 991px) */
@media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) {
  .key-highlights {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .key-highlights .section-title {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .highlight-box {
    padding: 25px 10px;
  }

  .highlight-box i {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .highlight-box h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .highlight-box p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* 📲 Small Devices (Mobile ≤767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .key-highlights {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-attachment: scroll; /* disable fixed background for mobile performance */
  }

  .key-highlights .section-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .highlight-box {
    padding: 22px 10px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .highlight-box i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .highlight-box h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
  }

  .highlight-box p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* 📱 Extra Small Devices (≤480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .key-highlights {
    padding: 50px 0;
  }

  .key-highlights .section-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .highlight-box {
    padding: 18px 8px;
  }

  .highlight-box i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .highlight-box h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .highlight-box p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .row.justify-content-center {
    gap: 10px 0;
  }
}

/* =============================== key highlights Section end – V-Square Institute =============================== */
 

/*================= our branches section start  styles ========================*/

 /* ===== OUR BRANCHES – V-SQUARE STYLE ===== */
  .branches {
    background: #f9fdf9;
    padding: 80px 20px;
    text-align: center;
  }



  .branches-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 35px;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .branch-box1 {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  }

  .branch-box1:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-color: #1e6f2f;
  }

  .branch-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e6f2f, #4bb543);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(30, 111, 47, 0.3);
  }

  .branch-box1 h3 {
    color: #1e6f2f;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .branch-box1 p {
    color: #333;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .map-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e6f2f, #4bb543);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .map-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6600, #ff9900);
  }

/* 🌐 RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES – Our Branches Section */

/* 🖥️ Large Screens (≥1200px) */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .branches {
    padding: 100px 0;
  }

  .branches .section-title {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
  }

  .branches .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .branch-box1 {
    padding: 50px 30px;
  }

  .branch-box1 h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .branch-box1 p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .map-btn {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* 💻 Medium Devices (992px - 1199px) */
@media (max-width: 1199px) and (min-width: 992px) {
  .branches {
    padding: 90px 15px;
  }

  .branches .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .branches .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }

  .branch-box1 {
    padding: 40px 25px;
  }

  .branch-box1 h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .branch-box1 p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* 📱 Tablets (768px - 991px) */
@media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) {
  .branches {
    padding: 70px 15px;
  }

  .branches .section-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .branches .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .branches-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
  }

  .branch-box1 {
    padding: 35px 20px;
  }

  .branch-icon {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .branch-box1 h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .branch-box1 p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .map-btn {
    padding: 9px 18px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
}

/* 📲 Small Devices (Mobile ≤767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .branches {
    padding: 60px 10px;
  }

  .branches .section-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .branches .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    padding: 0 10px;
  }

  .branches-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .branch-box1 {
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .branch-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

  .branch-box1 h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .branch-box1 p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .map-btn {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 9px 20px;
  }
}

/* 📱 Extra Small Devices (≤480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .branches {
    padding: 50px 5px;
  }

  .branches .section-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .branches .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .branch-box1 {
    padding: 25px 15px;
  }

  .branch-icon {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .branch-box1 h3 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .branch-box1 p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .map-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}


/* ============================== our branches Section end – V-Square Institute ============================== */



/* =====================================================
   Testimonials Section – VSquare Institute (Enhanced)
===================================================== */

:root {
  --vsquare-green: #00d99b; /* balanced mint-green tone */
}
.key-highlights .section-title,
.highlight-box i,
.client-testimonial__item-author-content small,
.client-testimonial__slider-dot .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  color: var(--vsquare-green);
}
.highlight-box:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 217, 155, 0.3);
}
.key-highlights::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
 
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.6), #f8fdfb);
}

/* 🌿 Unified Section Title Styles – Matches All Sections */

.section__title {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #003b26;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00a86b, #00d99b);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.section__subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #00a86b;
  margin-top: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  text-transform: capitalize;
}

/* Divider under the section title */
.section__title::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 80px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00a86b, #00ffb7);
  margin: 12px auto 0;
  border-radius: 3px;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .section__title {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }
  .section__subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .section__title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  .section__subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .section__title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .section__subtitle {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}





.client-testimonial {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f9fafb 0%, #ffffff 100%);
 
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section__title {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #003b26;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.section__subtitle {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #00a86b;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.client-testimonial__media img {
  border-radius: 25px;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.client-testimonial__media img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.client-testimonial__slider-wrapper {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px 40px 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.client-testimonial__item {
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
}
.client-testimonial__item-icon img {
  width: 45px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.client-testimonial__item p {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}
.client-testimonial__item-author-thumb img {
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #00a86b;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.client-testimonial__item-author-content h5 {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #003b26;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.client-testimonial__item-author-content small {
  color: #00a86b;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Swiper Pagination */
.client-testimonial__slider-dot {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 25px;
}
.client-testimonial__slider-dot .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: #d8d8d8;
  opacity: 1;
  margin: 0 5px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.client-testimonial__slider-dot .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background: #00a86b;
  transform: scale(1.3);
}


.client-testimonial {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fdfb 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.client-testimonial::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(0,168,107,0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  z-index: 0;
}
.client-testimonial .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}


.client-testimonial__media img {
  animation: floatUpDown 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatUpDown {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

.client-testimonial__slider-wrapper {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 25px;
  padding: 45px 50px 55px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-left: 5px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.client-testimonial__slider-wrapper:hover {
  border-left: 5px solid #00a86b;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0,168,107,0.15);
}

.client-testimonial__item-author {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.client-testimonial__item-author:hover img {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0,168,107,0.2);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}






/* 🔥 Enhanced Testimonial Aesthetic */
.client-testimonial__item.upgraded {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #f6fff9);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px 35px;
  border-left: 4px solid #00a86b;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.12);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.client-testimonial__item.upgraded:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 35px rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.18);
}

/* Animated Quote Icon */
.quote-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 25px;
  left: 25px;
  font-size: 60px;
  color: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.15);
  font-family: "Georgia", serif;
  transform: scale(0.8);
  animation: quoteFade 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes quoteFade {
  from { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.8); }
  to { opacity: 0.8; transform: scale(1); }
}

/* Text */
.client-testimonial__item.upgraded p {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: #333;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-top: 25px;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Author */
.client-testimonial__item-author-content h5 {
  color: #003b26;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.client-testimonial__item-author-content small {
  color: #00a86b;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* Radial Glow Background Accent */
.client-testimonial::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -50px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(0,168,107,0.15), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(100px);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* 🌐 RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES – Testimonials Section */

/* 🖥️ Large Screens (≥1200px) */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
 

  .section__title {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
  }

  .client-testimonial__slider-wrapper {
    padding: 55px 60px;
  }

  .client-testimonial__item.upgraded p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .client-testimonial__item-author-content h5 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

/* 💻 Medium Devices (992px - 1199px) */
@media (max-width: 1199px) and (min-width: 992px) {
  .client-testimonial {
    padding: 90px 0;
  }

  .section__title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .client-testimonial__slider-wrapper {
    padding: 45px 40px;
  }

  .client-testimonial__item.upgraded p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .client-testimonial__media img {
    width: 90%;
  }
}

/* 📱 Tablets (768px - 991px) */
@media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) {
  .client-testimonial {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .section__title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .section__subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .client-testimonial__media {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .client-testimonial__media img {
    width: 75%;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .client-testimonial__slider-wrapper {
    padding: 35px 30px 45px;
  }

  .client-testimonial__item.upgraded {
    padding: 30px 25px;
  }

  .client-testimonial__item.upgraded p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .client-testimonial__item-author-content h5 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .client-testimonial__item-author-content small {
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}

/* 📲 Small Devices (Mobile ≤767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .client-testimonial {
    padding: 60px 0;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .section__title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  .section__subtitle {
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .client-testimonial__media {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
  }

  .client-testimonial__media img {
    width: 85%;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .client-testimonial__slider-wrapper {
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .client-testimonial__item.upgraded {
    padding: 25px 18px;
  }

  .quote-icon {
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    font-size: 45px;
  }

  .client-testimonial__item.upgraded p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-top: 18px;
  }

  .client-testimonial__item-author-thumb img {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
  }

  .client-testimonial__item-author-content h5 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .client-testimonial__item-author-content small {
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }

  .client-testimonial__slider-dot {
    margin-top: 15px;
  }

  .client-testimonial__slider-dot .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
  }
}

/* 📱 Extra Small Devices (≤480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .client-testimonial {
    padding: 50px 0;
  }

  .section__title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .section__subtitle {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .client-testimonial__media img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .client-testimonial__slider-wrapper {
    padding: 22px 15px;
  }

  .client-testimonial__item.upgraded {
    padding: 20px 15px;
  }

  .client-testimonial__item.upgraded p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .client-testimonial__item-author-thumb img {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .client-testimonial__item-author-content h5 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .client-testimonial__item-author-content small {
    font-size: 11px;
  }

  .quote-icon {
    font-size: 38px;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
  }
}

/* =============================== Testimonials Section end – V-Square Institute =============================== */
/* ==============================
   ENROLL SECTION – V-SQUARE PREMIUM STYLE (Enhanced)
   ============================== */
.enroll-section {
 
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.enroll-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  z-index: 1;
}

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



.highlight-text {
  color: #009970;
  position: relative;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.highlight-text::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -5px;
  height: 3px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #009970, #00b383);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* LEFT CONTENT */
.left-content h3 {
  color: #111;
}

.features-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.features-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.features-list li:hover {
  color: #009970;
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.features-list i {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #009970;
  background: rgba(0,153,112,0.1);
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Floating Animation */
.animate-float {
  animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

/* FORM */
.enroll-form {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;
  border-top: 5px solid #009970;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.enroll-form:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.form-control, .form-select {
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
  border-color: #009970;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(0,153,112,0.1);
}

/* Student Image Placement */
.left-content {
  position: relative;
}

.left-content .student-img {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: -50px;
  max-width: 260px;
  animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Floating animation */
@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

/* Adjust on smaller screens */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .left-content .student-img {
    position: relative;
    right: 0;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }
}


/* BUTTONS */
.btn-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #009970, #00b383);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.btn-gradient:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 18px rgba(0,153,112,0.35);
}

.text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #009970, #00b383);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}


.enroll-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f9fafb 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.enroll-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 400px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(0,153,112,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  z-index: 0;
}
:root {
  --vsquare-green: #00b383;
  --vsquare-mint: #00ffb7;
}

.btn-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--vsquare-green), var(--vsquare-mint));
}
.text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--vsquare-green), var(--vsquare-mint));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.highlight-text::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--vsquare-green), var(--vsquare-mint));
}
.enroll-form {
  transition: all 0.4s ease, border-top-color 0.4s ease;
}
.enroll-form:hover {
  border-top-color: var(--vsquare-green);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 179, 131, 0.15);
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .features-list li { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .enroll-form { padding: 1.8rem; }
  .section-title { font-size: 1.7rem; }
  .btn-gradient { font-size: 1rem; }
}


.student-image {
  max-width: 80%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
}




/* 🌐 RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES – Enroll / Registration Section */

/* 🖥️ Large Screens (≥1200px) */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .enroll-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .left-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

  .features-list li {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .enroll-form {
    padding: 3rem;
  }

  .form-control,
  .form-select {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .btn-gradient {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

/* 💻 Medium Devices (992px - 1199px) */
@media (max-width: 1199px) and (min-width: 992px) {
  .enroll-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

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

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .left-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .features-list li {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .student-img {
    max-width: 250px;
  }

  .enroll-form {
    padding: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* 📱 Tablets (768px - 991px) */
@media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) {
  .enroll-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .left-content {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .left-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .features-list {
    text-align: left;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    width: fit-content;
  }

  .features-list li {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .student-img {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 240px;
    margin: 30px auto 0;
    right: 0;
  }

  .enroll-form {
    padding: 2rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .form-control,
  .form-select {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* 📲 Small Devices (Mobile ≤767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .enroll-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding: 0 10px;
  }

  .left-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .left-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .features-list li {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .features-list i {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .student-img {
    max-width: 200px;
    margin-top: 25px;
    position: relative;
  }

  .enroll-form {
    padding: 1.8rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
  }

  .form-control,
  .form-select {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 10px 12px;
  }

  .btn-gradient {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 10px;
  }
}

/* 📱 Extra Small Devices (≤480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .enroll-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .features-list {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .features-list li {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .features-list i {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    padding: 6px;
  }

  .student-img {
    max-width: 170px;
  }

  .enroll-form {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .form-control,
  .form-select {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .btn-gradient {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}
/* =============================== Enroll Section end – V-Square Institute =============================== */

/*====================== what makes us different section  start – VSquare Institute ======================*/


/* 🌿 What Makes Us Different Section */
.why-different-section {
 
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #222;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-title span {
  color: #00c58d;
  border-bottom: 3px solid #00c58d;
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: #666;
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.accordion {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: left;
}

.accordion-item {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.accordion-header {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 20px;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.accordion-header:hover {
  color: #00c58d;
}

.accordion-header::after {
  content: "+";
  position: absolute;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 22px;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-header::after {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.accordion-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-content {
  max-height: 200px;
  padding: 15px 20px 25px;
}

/* 🌐 RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES – What Makes Us Different Section */

/* 🖥️ Large Screens (≥1200px) */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .why-different-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
  }

  .accordion {
    max-width: 950px;
  }

  .accordion-header {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    padding: 22px 24px;
  }

  .accordion-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* 💻 Medium Devices (992px - 1199px) */
@media (max-width: 1199px) and (min-width: 992px) {
  .why-different-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
  }

  .accordion {
    max-width: 850px;
  }

  .accordion-header {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .accordion-content p {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }
}

/* 📱 Tablets (768px - 991px) */
@media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) {
  .why-different-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }

  .accordion {
    max-width: 700px;
  }

  .accordion-header {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 18px;
  }

  .accordion-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  .accordion-item.active .accordion-content {
    max-height: 250px;
  }
}

/* 📲 Small Devices (Mobile ≤767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .why-different-section {
    padding: 60px 10px;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .section-title span {
    border-bottom: 2px solid #00c58d;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    padding: 0 10px;
  }

  .accordion {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .accordion-header {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 16px 18px;
  }

  .accordion-header::after {
    font-size: 20px;
    right: 15px;
  }

  .accordion-content {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .accordion-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .accordion-item.active .accordion-content {
    max-height: 260px;
    padding: 12px 16px 20px;
  }
}

/* 📱 Extra Small Devices (≤480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .why-different-section {
    padding: 50px 5px;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .accordion-item {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .accordion-header {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }

  .accordion-header::after {
    font-size: 18px;
    right: 12px;
  }

  .accordion-content p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .accordion-item.active .accordion-content {
    max-height: 230px;
    padding: 10px 14px 18px;
  }
}


/*====================== what makes us different section end – VSquare Institute ======================*/


/*======================= footer start ======================= */

/* 💎 Ultra Premium Footer */
.ultra-footer {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #022c1f 0%, #064b33 60%, #0d5d42 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding-top: 70px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-certifications p span {
  color: #00ff88;
  font-weight: 600;
}


/* Soft animated background glow */
.glow-bg::before,
.glow-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(120px);
  opacity: 0.2;
  z-index: 0;
}
.glow-bg::before {
  background: #00ff88;
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  top: 20%;
  left: -100px;
}
.glow-bg::after {
  background: #00ffaa;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  bottom: 10%;
  right: -80px;
}

/* Divider lines between columns (desktop only) */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .footer-divider {
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding-left: 40px;
  }
}

/* Footer Titles */
.footer-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #a8ffcf;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}
.footer-title::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 50px;
  height: 2px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00ff88, #00cc66);
  border-radius: 5px;
}

.footer-title:hover {
  color: #00ffaa;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0,255,136,0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.footer-main {
  animation: fadeUp 1.2s ease forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from {opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);}
  to {opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);}
}

.footer-bottom strong {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00ff88, #00cc66);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Footer Logo */
.footer-logo {
  width: 170px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,0.25));
}

/* About */
.footer-about {
  color: #d9f2e0;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Lists */
.footer-list li,
.footer-contact li {
  list-style: none;
  color: #e6f8ee;
  font-size: 15px;
  margin: 8px 0;
}
.footer-list i,
.footer-contact i {
  color: #00ff88;
  margin-right: 8px;
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* Socials */
.footer-social a {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  margin: 0 6px;
  color: #00ff88;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00ff88, #00cc66);
  color: #033223;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px #00ff88;
}

/* Button */
.btn-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00ff88, #00cc66);
  color: #022c1f;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 25px;
  padding: 10px 25px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.btn-gradient:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px #00ff88;
}

/* Footer Bottom */
.footer-bottom {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 15px 0;
  margin-top: 50px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #b8d8c4;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.footer-bottom a {
  color: #00ff88;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: #00cc66;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px #00ff88;
}
.footer-bottom .designer {
  color: #a8ffcf;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-left: 8px;
}


@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .footer-divider {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    margin-top: 25px;
    padding-top: 20px;
  }
}
.ultra-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #023927 0%, #065b3a 60%, #0d6b46 100%);
}

/* Responsive */
/* 🌐 RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES – VSquare Footer */

/* 🖥️ Large Screens (≥1200px) */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .ultra-footer {
    padding-top: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 5px;
  }

  .footer-logo {
    width: 190px;
  }

  .footer-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .footer-about {
    font-size: 1rem;
    max-width: 90%;
  }

  .footer-list li,
  .footer-contact li {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .footer-social a {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
}

/* 💻 Medium Devices (992px - 1199px) */
@media (max-width: 1199px) and (min-width: 992px) {
  .ultra-footer {
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 45px;
  }

  .footer-logo {
    width: 160px;
  }

  .footer-about {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .footer-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .footer-list li,
  .footer-contact li {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .footer-social a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }
}

/* 📱 Tablets (768px - 991px) */
@media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) {
  .ultra-footer {
    padding-top: 70px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .footer-main {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-logo {
    width: 150px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .footer-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .footer-about {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .footer-list li,
  .footer-contact li {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .footer-social a {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin: 0 5px;
  }

  .footer-divider {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-top: 25px;
  }

  .btn-gradient {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 9px 20px;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    padding: 12px 0;
  }
}

/* 📲 Small Devices (Mobile ≤767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ultra-footer {
    padding-top: 60px;
    padding-bottom: 35px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-logo {
    width: 140px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .footer-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }

  .footer-title::after {
    width: 40px;
    margin: 5px auto 0;
  }

  .footer-about {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    padding: 0 10px;
  }

  .footer-list,
  .footer-contact {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .footer-list li,
  .footer-contact li {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .footer-social {
    margin-top: 12px;
  }

  .footer-social a {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    margin: 0 5px;
  }

  .footer-divider {
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-top: 25px;
  }

  .btn-gradient {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 9px 22px;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    margin-top: 30px;
  }
}

/* 📱 Extra Small Devices (≤480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ultra-footer {
    padding-top: 50px;
    padding-bottom: 25px;
  }

  .footer-logo {
    width: 160px;
  }

  .footer-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .footer-about {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .footer-list li,
  .footer-contact li {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .footer-social a {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .btn-gradient {
    width: 90%;
    padding: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    padding: 10px 0;
  }

  .footer-bottom .designer {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 6px;
  }
}


/*======================= footer end ======================= */

/*================= back to top  =====================*/


.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 25px;
  left: 25px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00ff88, #00cc66);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #022c1f;
  font-size: 24px;
  z-index: 999;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0,255,136,0.4);
  transition: 0.4s;
}
.back-to-top:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0,255,136,0.7);
}

/*================= back to top end =====================*/



 /* ======================================= */
/* 🌟 UNIVERSAL PAGE HERO – VSQUARE STYLE  */
/* ======================================= */


.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%; /* ✅ replaced 100vw */
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0; /* ✅ remove negative margins */
  padding: 50px 20px; /* you can tweak height using padding or min-height below */
  
  min-height: 35vh !important; /* you can adjust this (e.g. 60vh or 80vh) */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;

  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #033223 0%, #0d5d42 100%),
              url('images/hero-background.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  z-index: 1;
}


.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), transparent 70%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 950px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Title + Subtext */
.hero-title {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff, #ffae42);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-title .highlight {
  color: #ffae42;
}

.hero-subtext {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Buttons */
.hero-buttons .btn-main,
.hero-buttons .btn-outline {
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 10px;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-main {
  background: #ffae42;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(255, 174, 66, 0.35);
}
.btn-main:hover {
  background: #ff9800;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  color: #fff;
  background: transparent;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: #01582c;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* Floating icons */
.floating-icons i {
  position: absolute;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  animation: floatIcon 12s linear infinite;
  z-index: 0;
}
.floating-icons i:nth-child(1) { top: 15%; left: 10%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.floating-icons i:nth-child(2) { top: 30%; right: 8%; animation-delay: 2s; }
.floating-icons i:nth-child(3) { bottom: 20%; left: 20%; animation-delay: 4s; }
.floating-icons i:nth-child(4) { bottom: 10%; right: 15%; animation-delay: 6s; }
.floating-icons i:nth-child(5) { top: 45%; left: 50%; animation-delay: 8s; }

@keyframes floatIcon {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); opacity: 0.2; }
  50% { transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(15deg); opacity: 0.4; }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); opacity: 0.2; }
}

/* Responsive */
/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .hero-subtext {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .page-hero {
    min-height: 38vh !important;   /* 🔥 reduced height */
    padding: 40px 15px;            /* 🔥 reduced padding */
  }

  /* 🔥 Buttons side by side in mobile */
  .hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
  }

  .hero-buttons .btn-main,
  .hero-buttons .btn-outline {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    width: auto;  /* make them fit next to each other */
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
}


/*================= course page styles======================*/
/* ==== VLSI COURSES TITLE STYLE ==== */
.course-section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.gradient-title {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00a859, #f4a100);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.gradient-title::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00a859, #f4a100);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 12px auto 0;
}

.subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #444;
  margin-top: 18px;         /* Increased space below the gradient line */
  line-height: 1.7;         /* Improves readability */
  max-width: 850px;         /* Keeps it neatly centered in long screens */
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  opacity: 0.9;             /* Soft visual weight */
}


/* 🌟 COURSE PAGE BASE LAYOUT */
.wrap {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 20px;
}

.filters {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.filter-btn {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--green-600);
  border-radius: 20px;
  color: var(--green-900);
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--green-600);
  color: #fff;
}
.filter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--green-400);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--green-400);
}

/* 🔍 SEARCH BOX */
.course-search input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 15px;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: border 0.3s;
}
.course-search input:focus {
  border-color: var(--green-600);
  outline: none;
}

/* 🎓 COURSE LIST */
.course-list {
  flex: 1;
  border-right: 2px solid #f1f1f1;
  padding-right: 20px;
  min-width: 270px;
}

.course-item {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}
.course-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--green-400);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 10px rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.1);
}
.course-item.active {
  border-left: 5px solid var(--green-600);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #05492e 0%, #0a6b47 100%);
  color: #fff;
}
.course-item.active .meta .sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #aab7d3;
  margin-top: 4px;
}


/* RIGHT DETAILS PANEL */
.detail-panel {
  flex: 3;
  padding-left: 25px;
}

.detail-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  background: var(--card);
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.detail-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-600), var(--green-400));
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 12px;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}
.detail-title h2 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--green-900);
}
.detail-sub {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* 🧩 DETAILS GRID */
.detail-grid {
  display: flex;
  gap: 25px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.detail-left {
  flex: 3;
}
.detail-side {
  flex: 1.2;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--green-600);
}

/* 🏷️ META INFO */
.meta-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.meta-row .label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--green-900);
}
.chip {
  background: #eafff6;
  color: var(--green-900);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ✨ ENROLL BUTTON */
.enroll-btn {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green-600), var(--green-400));
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.enroll-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green-400), var(--green-600));
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* 🔖 TABS */
.tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.tab {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.tab.active {
  background: var(--green-600);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--green-600);
}
.tab:hover {
  background: var(--green-400);
  color: #fff;
}

/* 📋 TAB PANELS */
.tab-panel {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  margin-top: 15px;
}
.clean {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.clean li {
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed #e0e0e0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #333;
}

/* Empty State */
.empty {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 15px;
}

/* 💻 ==================== RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES ==================== */

/* 🖥️ Large Screens (≥1200px) */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .detail-title h2 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
}

/* 💻 Medium Devices (992px - 1199px) */
@media (max-width: 1199px) and (min-width: 992px) {
  .detail-grid {
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

/* 📱 Tablets (768px - 991px) */
@media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) {
  .main {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .course-list {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #eee;
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .detail-panel {
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-top: 25px;
  }
  .detail-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .detail-side {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* 📲 Small Devices (≤767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .wrap {
    padding: 20px 15px;
  }
  .filters {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .filter-btn {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 6px 12px;
  }
  .detail-head {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .detail-icon {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .detail-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .tabs {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .tab {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 5px 10px;
  }
  .tab-panel {
    padding: 15px;
  }
}

/* 📱 Extra Small Devices (≤480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .filter-btn {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 5px 10px;
  }
  .course-item {
    padding: 12px;
  }
  .detail-title h2 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .enroll-btn {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}


 /*================= Responsive Title Section =================*/

/* 🖥️ Large Screens (≥1200px) */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .gradient-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  }
  .subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
}

/* 💻 Medium Devices (992px - 1199px) */
@media (max-width: 1199px) and (min-width: 992px) {
  .gradient-title {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
  }
  .subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* 📱 Tablets (768px - 991px) */
@media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) {
  .gradient-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  }
  .gradient-title::after {
    width: 70px;
    height: 3px;
  }
  .subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #666;
    padding: 0 15px;
  }
}

/* 📲 Small Devices (≤767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .gradient-title {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .gradient-title::after {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
  }
  .subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #666;
    padding: 0 10px;
  }
}

/* 📱 Extra Small Devices (≤480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .gradient-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .gradient-title::after {
    width: 50px;
    height: 2px;
    margin-top: 8px;
  }
  .subtitle {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #777;
    padding: 0 8px;
  }
}

 /*------------------course pages styles  end------------------------------------------*/


/*================= about page styles start======================*/

  /* 🌿 WHO WE ARE */
.who-we-are .section-title {
  color: #004d40;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.who-we-are img {
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* 🎯 VISION & MISSION */
.vision-mission .section-title {
  color: #004d40;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.vision-card, .mission-card {
  border: none;
  border-radius: 15px;
  background: #fff;
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.vision-card:hover, .mission-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);      
}
.icon-vision {
  color: #21c375!important;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
}
.icon-mission {
  color: #21c375;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
}

/* 👨‍🏫 FOUNDER */
.founder-message {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004d40, #009688);
  color: #fff;
}
.founder-message .section-title {
  color: #fff;
}
.founder-img {
  width: 230px;
  height: 230px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* 💎 WHY CHOOSE US */
.why-choose-us .section-title {
  color: #004d40;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.choose-box {
  background: #fff;
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.choose-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}


/* 🎯 VISION & MISSION */
.vision-mission {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f9fdfc 0%, #eafff9 100%);
}
.vision-mission .section-title {
  color: #004d40;
  font-weight: 700;
  position: relative;
}
.vision-mission .section-title::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;

  margin: 12px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.vision-card, .mission-card {
  border: none;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vision-card:hover, .mission-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.vision-card i, .mission-card i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00bfa5, #08754e);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* 👨‍🏫 FOUNDER */
.founder-message {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004d40, #08754e);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.founder-message::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  left: -60px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.founder-message .section-title {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.founder-message .lead {
  color: #e0f7fa;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.founder-message p {
  color: #e0f2f1;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.founder-img {
  width: 230px;
  height: 230px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 5px solid #00bfa5;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.founder-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 255, 200, 0.3);
}
/* 💎 WHY CHOOSE US */
.why-choose-us {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fdfc 100%);
}
.why-choose-us .section-title {
  color: #004d40;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.why-choose-us .section-title span {
  color: #00bfa5;
}
.choose-box {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 35px 25px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.choose-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.choose-box::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,191,165,0.15), rgba(0,77,64,0.15));
  transition: width 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}
.choose-box:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}
.choose-box i {
  color: #00bfa5;
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  z-index: 1;
  position: relative;
}
.choose-box h5 {
  color: #004d40;
  font-weight: 600;
  z-index: 1;
  position: relative;
}
.choose-box p {
  color: #555;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  z-index: 1;
  position: relative;
}


/* 🌐 RESPONSIVE DESIGN – ABOUT PAGE */

/* 🖥️ Medium Devices (Tablets & Small Laptops) */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .who-we-are img {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .who-we-are .lead {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .vision-card, .mission-card {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
  .vision-card i, .mission-card i {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .founder-message .lead {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .founder-img {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
  }

  .choose-box {
    padding: 25px 20px;
  }
  .choose-box i {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .choose-box h5 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .choose-box p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* 📱 Small Devices (Phones) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* WHO WE ARE */
  .who-we-are .row {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .who-we-are img {
    max-width: 90%;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
  }

  /* VISION & MISSION */
  .vision-mission .section-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }
  .vision-card, .mission-card {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  /* FOUNDER */
  .founder-message {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px 20px;
  }
  .founder-message .row {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
  }
  .founder-img {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
  }

  /* WHY CHOOSE US */
  .why-choose-us .section-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }
  .choose-box {
    padding: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .choose-box h5 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .choose-box p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* 📱 Extra Small Devices (Mobile Portrait) */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .hero-subtext {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .vision-card, .mission-card, .choose-box {
    padding: 20px 15px;
  }

  .founder-img {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
  }
  .founder-message p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .choose-box i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
}



/*================= about page styles end======================*/



 /* wrapper */
  .wrap { max-width:var(--maxw); margin:18px auto; padding:7px; }

  /* header / hero */
  .hero {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,var(--green-900), var(--green-600));
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 32px;
    display:flex;
    gap:20px;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(6,50,34,0.12);
  }
  .hero .left { max-width:720px; }
  .hero h1 { margin:0; font-size:28px; line-height:1.05; font-weight:700 }
  .hero p { margin:10px 0 0; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.92); font-size:15px }
  .hero .cta {
    display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:center;
  }
  .btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent), #ffb347);
    color: #fff;
    padding:12px 20px;
    border-radius:30px;
    font-weight:700;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255,140,0,0.15);
    cursor:pointer;
  }
  .btn-secondary {
    background:transparent;
    color:#fff;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    padding:10px 16px;
    border-radius:24px;
    font-weight:600;
    cursor:pointer;
  }

  /* filter tabs */
  .filters { display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:18px 0; }
  .filter-btn {
    background:#fff; color:var(--green-900); padding:8px 12px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid rgba(11,92,54,0.07);
    font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(11,92,54,0.04);
  }
  .filter-btn.active { background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--green-600),var(--green-400)); color:#fff; box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(6,50,34,0.12) }

  /* main layout */
  .main {
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
    gap:24px;
    align-items:start;
  }
  @media(max-width:980px){
    .main { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  /* left side list */
  .course-list {
    background:var(--card);
    border-radius:12px;
    padding:12px;
    box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(6,50,34,0.06);
    max-height:640px;
    overflow:auto;
  }
  .course-search {
    display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:10px;
  }
  .course-search input[type=search]{
    flex:1; padding:8px 10px; border-radius:8px; border:1px solid #e6e6e6; font-size:14px;
  }

  .course-item {
    display:flex;
    gap:12px;
    align-items:center;
    padding:10px;
    border-radius:10px;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition: all .18s ease;
    margin-bottom:6px;
  }
  .course-item:hover { transform: translateX(6px); background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(11,92,54,0.03), rgba(255,140,0,0.02)); }
  .course-item.active {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,var(--green-600), rgba(0,179,131,0.06));
    color:#fff;
    box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(6,50,34,0.08);
  }
  .course-item .left {
    width:10px; height:40px; border-radius:8px; background:var(--green-600);
    flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .course-item .meta {
    flex:1;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  }
  .course-item .meta .title { font-weight:700; font-size:15px; }
  .course-item .meta .sub { font-size:13px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:4px; }

  /* right detail panel */
  .detail-panel {
    background:var(--card);
    border-radius:12px;
    padding:22px;
    box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(6,50,34,0.06);
    min-height:360px;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    transition: all .28s ease;
  }
  .detail-head { display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:center; margin-bottom:14px; }
  .detail-icon { width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#fff;font-size:22px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--green-600),var(--green-400)); box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(6,50,34,0.08) }
  .detail-title h2 { margin:0; font-size:20px; color:var(--green-900) }
  .detail-sub { color:var(--muted); margin-top:6px; font-size:14px }

  .detail-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px; gap:20px; margin-top:8px; align-items:start; }
  @media(max-width:1000px){ .detail-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr } }

  .detail-left { }
  .overview { background:linear-gradient(90deg,#fff,#fbfff9); padding:14px; border-radius:10px; border:1px solid rgba(11,92,54,0.03) }
  .overview p { margin:0; color:#333 }

  .tabs { display:flex; gap:8px; margin:12px 0; flex-wrap:wrap }
  .tab { background:transparent; border:1px solid #eee; padding:8px 10px; border-radius:10px; cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; color:var(--green-900) }
  .tab.active { background:var(--green-600); color:#fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(6,50,34,0.06) }

  .tab-panel { padding:12px 0; display:none; animation: fadeIn .34s ease both;}
  .tab-panel.active { display:block }

  @keyframes fadeIn { from{opacity:0; transform: translateY(6px)} to{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0)} }

  /* right sidebar quick card */
  .detail-side {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff,#f8fff6);
    border-radius:10px;
    padding:12px;
    border:1px solid rgba(11,92,54,0.03);
  }
  .meta-row { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-bottom:10px }
  .meta-row .label { font-weight:700; color:var(--muted); font-size:13px; min-width:86px }
  .chip { background:rgba(11,92,54,0.06); padding:6px 10px; border-radius:8px; font-weight:600; color:var(--green-900) }

  .enroll-btn { display:block; margin-top:12px; text-align:center; background: linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent), #ffb347); color:#fff; padding:10px; border-radius:12px; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; }

  /* lists */
  ul.clean { margin:0; padding-left:18px; color:#333 }
  ul.clean li { margin:8px 0 }

  /* search-empty */
  .empty { text-align:center; color:var(--muted); padding:30px 10px }

  /* small screens tweaks */
  @media(max-width:980px){
    .hero { flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:14px; padding:22px }
    .hero h1{ font-size:22px }
    .filters{ margin-top:12px }
    .course-list { max-height:320px }
  }
  @media(max-width:640px){
    .wrap { padding:12px }
    .hero p{ font-size:14px }
    .detail-icon { width:56px;height:56px }
  }

  /* focus & accessibility */
  .course-item:focus { outline:3px solid rgba(11,92,54,0.12); box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(6,50,34,0.06) }

/* 🌍 Default (Desktop ≥1200px) */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .main {
    grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .detail-panel {
    padding: 28px;
  }
  .course-item .meta .title {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .course-item .meta .sub {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .enroll-btn {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 12px 16px;
  }
}

/* 💻 Medium Devices (992px–1199px) */
@media (max-width: 1199px) and (min-width: 992px) {
  .main {
    grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
  }
  .detail-panel {
    padding: 24px;
  }
  .course-list {
    max-height: 600px;
  }
  .detail-title h2 {
    font-size: 19px;
  }
}

/* 📱 Tablets (768px–991px) */
@media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) {
  .main {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .course-list {
    max-height: 400px;
  }
  .detail-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .detail-side {
    margin-top: 18px;
  }
  .hero {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero .cta {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
  .hero p {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
}

/* 📲 Mobile (576px–767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) and (min-width: 576px) {
  .wrap {
    padding: 10px;
  }
  .hero {
    padding: 18px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  .hero p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  .filters {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .filter-btn {
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 6px 10px;
  }
  .detail-panel {
    padding: 18px;
  }
  .detail-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 20px;
  }
  .detail-title h2 {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .overview {
    padding: 12px;
  }
  .overview p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .enroll-btn {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 9px;
  }
}

/* 📱 Extra Small Devices (≤575px) */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .wrap {
    padding: 8px;
  }
  .hero {
    padding: 16px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .hero p {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .filters {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .filter-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 8px 0;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .course-list {
    max-height: none;
    padding: 10px;
  }
  .detail-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .detail-side {
    margin-top: 20px;
  }
  .meta-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .meta-row .label {
    min-width: auto;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .chip {
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 5px 8px;
  }
  .tabs {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .tab {
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 6px 8px;
  }
  .enroll-btn {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 8px;
  }
}


.course-item.active {
  transition: background 0.4s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.course-list::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
}
.course-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(11, 92, 54, 0.2);
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.course-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: rgba(11, 92, 54, 0.4);
}
.detail-panel:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(6,50,34,0.08);
}
.main {
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease both;
}
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from {opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);}
  to {opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);}
}


/*---------------contact page styles ----------------*/

 /* ✉️ Contact Section */


.contact-section .section-title {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #004d40;
}

.contact-section .section-title span {
  color: #00bfa5;
}

.contact-intro {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.contact-details p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #333;
}

.contact-details i {
  color: #51bd66;
  margin-right: 10px;
}

.contact-form-box {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 15px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-form-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.contact-form-box .form-label {
  color: #004d40;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-form-box .form-control {
  border: 1.5px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 15px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-form-box .form-control:focus {
  border-color: #00bfa5;
  box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.3);
}

.btn-main1 {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #004d40, #0a5b35);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-main1:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0a5b35, #004d40);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}




   /* 🌿 Branches Section */
.branches-section {
  background-color: #fff;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #004d40;
}

.section-title span {
  color: #00bfa5;
}

.branch-box2 {
  background: #f9f9f9;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  padding: 40px 30px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.branch-box2:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.branch-title {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #004d40;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.branch-address {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #333;
  line-height: 1.8;
  border-left: 4px solid #51bd66;
  padding-left: 10px;
}

.branch-box2 i {
  color: #51bd66;
  margin-right: 8px;
}

.social-icons a {
  color: #004d40;
  margin-right: 12px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.social-icons a:hover {
  color: #51bd66;
}

.map-container iframe {
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
/* ====================== 📱 RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES ====================== */

/* 💻 Large screens (≥1200px) */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .contact-section .section-title,
  .branches-section .section-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }

  .branch-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

/* 💻 Medium Devices (992px - 1199px) */
@media (max-width: 1199px) and (min-width: 992px) {
  .contact-section .section-title,
  .branches-section .section-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }

  .branch-box2 {
    padding: 35px 25px;
  }

  .branch-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }
}

/* 📲 Tablets (768px - 991px) */
@media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) {
  .contact-section .section-title,
  .branches-section .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .contact-intro {
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }

  .contact-form-box {
    margin-top: 30px;
  }

  .branch-box2 {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }

  .branch-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .branch-address {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* 📱 Small Devices (≤767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .contact-section {
    padding: 50px 15px;
  }

  .contact-section .section-title,
  .branches-section .section-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .contact-intro {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }

  .contact-details p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .contact-form-box {
    padding: 25px 18px;
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .branch-box2 {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding: 25px 18px;
  }

  .branch-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .branch-address {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-align: center;
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 3px solid #00bfa5;
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-top: 10px;
  }

  .social-icons {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }

  .map-container iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px;
  }
}

/* 📱 Extra Small Devices (≤480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .contact-section .section-title,
  .branches-section .section-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .branch-box2 {
    padding: 20px 15px;
  }

  .branch-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .branch-address {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .btn-main1 {
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 10px 0;
  }

  .social-icons a {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-right: 10px;
  }
}




/*======================= your career journey with  Styles ======================= */

/* 🌟 ULTRA PREMIUM V2 — CLEAN & LUXURY */
.vsq-learning-path {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fefb 0%, #effcf7 100%);
  background-size: cover;
  position: relative;
}

/* Soft texture */
.vsq-learning-path::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: url("https://www.transparenttextures.com/patterns/white-paper.png");
  opacity: 0.12;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.lp-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 60px;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------- */
/* LEFT HEADING */
.lp-title {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #022f1c;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.lp-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00c979, #008c4e);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.lp-sub {
  margin: 12px 0 32px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #444;
  max-width: 520px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------- */
/* STEP CARDS – SUPER LUXURY */
.lp-steps li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,180,110,0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: .25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.lp-steps li:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.09);
  border-color: rgba(0, 180, 110, 0.25);
}

/* ICON BOX — CLEANER, LESS SHINY */
.lp-icon {
  width: 55px; height: 55px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0bd67a, #009d59);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,150,80,0.25);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------- */
/* RIGHT CARD — SUPER GLASS EFFECT */
.lp-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  padding: 45px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  max-width: 430px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,180,110,0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.lp-card h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #033820;
}

.lp-highlight-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #333;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.lp-highlight-list i {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #04a86a;
}

/* BUTTON — PREMIUM FLAT GRADIENT */
.lp-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00c878, #00864c);
  padding: 14px 34px;
  border-radius: 45px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  transition: .3s ease;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.lp-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #009e5c, #006b38);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}



/* 🔥 FIX — Compact Height for Left Side Steps */
.lp-steps li {
  padding: 16px 20px !important;   /* Reduced padding */
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
}

/* smaller, cleaner icons */
.lp-icon {
  width: 48px !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
}

/* Tighten title + paragraph */
.lp-steps h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 4px !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
}

.lp-steps p {
  font-size: 0.93rem !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* Reduce extra space between list items */
.lp-steps li + li {
  margin-top: 14px !important;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------- */
/* ===========================================================
   📱 RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES – ULTRA PREMIUM LEARNING PATH
   =========================================================== */


/* 🔥 Medium Screens (1200px–1400px) */
@media (max-width: 1400px) {
  .lp-title {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
  }
  .lp-card {
    padding: 40px;
  }
}


/* 🔥 Tablets Landscape / Small Laptops (992px–1199px) */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .lp-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }
  .lp-sub {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .lp-steps li {
    padding: 14px 18px !important;
  }
  .lp-icon {
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
  }
  .lp-card {
    padding: 38px;
  }
}


/* 🔥 Tablets Portrait (768px–991px) */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .lp-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .lp-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .lp-sub {
    text-align: center;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .lp-card {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 35px;
  }
}


/* 🔥 Large Mobile (576px–767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

  .vsq-learning-path {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .lp-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .lp-sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 90%;
  }

  .lp-steps li {
    padding: 14px 16px !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  .lp-icon {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    font-size: 17px !important;
  }

  .lp-steps h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  }

  .lp-steps p {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  }

  .lp-card {
    padding: 30px 22px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .lp-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

  .lp-highlight-list li {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


/* 🔥 Small Mobile (< 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {

  .lp-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

  .lp-sub {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .lp-steps li {
    padding: 12px 14px !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .lp-icon {
    width: 36px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
  }

  .lp-card {
    padding: 26px 18px;
  }

  .lp-btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}


/*======================= your career journey with Styles end ======================= */



/*================= gallery page styles=======================*/


  /* UNIVERSAL PREMIUM TYPOGRAPHY */
.premium-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 32px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #222;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.premium-sub {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #555;
}

/* ⭐ CLEAN GALLERY UPGRADE */
.vsq-gallery-clean {

  padding-top: 60px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.premium-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
}

.g-item {
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: 0.35s ease;
}

.g-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: 0.4s;
}

.g-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

/* ⭐ POSTER SECTION UPGRADE */
.vsq-poster-section {
  background: #fff;
}

.poster-box {
  display: block;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  transition: 0.35s ease;
  background: #fff;
}

.poster-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.poster-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 18px;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .poster-img { height: 320px; }
}

/* ⭐ VIDEO SECTION UPGRADE */
.video-wrapper {
  max-width: 950px;
  margin: auto;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
}

.video-wrapper video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .video-wrapper video {
    height: 240px;
  }
}



/* ================================
   📱 RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   For Gallery + Posters + Video
================================ */

/* 🔵 LARGE TABLETS & SMALL LAPTOPS (max 1200px) */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .premium-title {
    font-size: 30px;
  }
  .poster-img {
    height: 380px;
  }
}

/* 🟢 TABLETS (max 992px) */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .premium-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
  .premium-sub {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .poster-img {
    height: 340px !important;
  }

  .vsq-grid-gallery img {
    height: 210px !important;
  }

  .video-wrapper video {
    height: 380px !important;
  }
}

/* 🟡 MOBILE LANDSCAPE + SMALL TABLETS (max 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .vsq-gallery-clean {
    padding: 50px 10px;
  }

  .premium-title {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .premium-sub {
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 0 10px;
  }

  .vsq-grid-gallery {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
    gap: 15px;
  }

  .vsq-grid-gallery img {
    height: 170px !important;
  }

  .poster-img {
    height: 300px !important;
  }

  .video-wrapper {
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .video-wrapper video {
    height: 260px !important;
  }
}

/* 🟣 SMALL MOBILE PHONES (max 576px) */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .premium-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    letter-spacing: 0;
  }

  .vsq-grid-gallery {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
    gap: 13px;
  }

  .vsq-grid-gallery img {
    height: 150px !important;
  }

  .poster-img {
    height: 260px !important;
  }

  .premium-sub {
    padding: 0 15px;
  }

  .video-wrapper video {
    height: 220px !important;
  }
}

/* 🔴 VERY SMALL DEVICES (max 400px) */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .premium-title {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  .premium-sub {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .vsq-grid-gallery img {
    height: 135px !important;
  }

  .poster-img {
    height: 230px !important;
  }

  .video-wrapper video {
    height: 190px !important;
  }
}
/*================= gallery page styles end=======================*/

  /* 🌿 Floating WhatsApp & Call Buttons */
.floating-contact {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 25px;
  right: 25px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 999;
}

/* Common Button Style */
.float-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* WhatsApp Button */
.float-btn.whatsapp {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366, #00a884);
}

/* Call Button */
.float-btn.call {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7a00, #ffb347);
}

/* Hover Effects */
.float-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* Glow Animation */
@keyframes glowPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0,255,183,0.4); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0,255,183,0.8); }
}
.float-btn.whatsapp:hover {
  animation: glowPulse 1.5s infinite alternate;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .floating-contact {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 15px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .float-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 22px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .floating-contact {
    bottom: 15px;
    right: 10px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .float-btn {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    font-size: 20px;
  }
}
.section-title {
  display: block !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
}