/* ============================================================
   Adhigam Avenue — Premium Design System
   Layered on top of main.css / Bootstrap 3
   ============================================================ */

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES (Design Tokens)
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
    /* Brand */
    --aa-teal:        #1fcfca;
    --aa-teal-dark:   #0fa8a3;
    --aa-blue:        #3279bb;
    --aa-blue-dark:   #235fa0;

    /* Gradient */
    --aa-grad:        linear-gradient(135deg, #1fcfca 0%, #3279bb 100%);
    --aa-grad-rev:    linear-gradient(135deg, #3279bb 0%, #1fcfca 100%);
    --aa-grad-soft:   linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31,207,202,0.12) 0%, rgba(50,121,187,0.12) 100%);

    /* Neutrals */
    --aa-ink:         #0f1923;
    --aa-ink-mid:     #1e2d3d;
    --aa-ink-soft:    #3a4a5c;
    --aa-body:        #5a6a7a;
    --aa-muted:       #8a97a4;
    --aa-border:      #e2e8ed;
    --aa-surface:     #f6f9fc;
    --aa-white:       #ffffff;

    /* Radii */
    --aa-r-sm:  6px;
    --aa-r-md:  12px;
    --aa-r-lg:  20px;
    --aa-r-xl:  32px;

    /* Shadows */
    --aa-shadow-sm:   0 2px 8px rgba(15,25,35,0.06);
    --aa-shadow-md:   0 8px 32px rgba(15,25,35,0.10);
    --aa-shadow-lg:   0 20px 60px rgba(15,25,35,0.14);
    --aa-shadow-teal: 0 8px 32px rgba(31,207,202,0.25);

    /* Transitions */
    --aa-ease:        cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --aa-t-fast:      0.2s var(--aa-ease);
    --aa-t-base:      0.4s var(--aa-ease);
    --aa-t-slow:      0.7s var(--aa-ease);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   SMOOTH SCROLL
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   GLOBAL FONT UPGRADE
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
body {
    font-family: 'Titillium Web', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    color: var(--aa-body);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.h1, .h2, .h3, .h4, .h5, .h6 {
    font-family: 'Titillium Web', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    color: var(--aa-ink);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   SCROLL REVEAL — IntersectionObserver classes
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.sr-fade {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s var(--aa-ease), transform 0.7s var(--aa-ease);
}
.sr-fade.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.sr-fade-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-32px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s var(--aa-ease), transform 0.7s var(--aa-ease);
}
.sr-fade-left.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}
.sr-fade-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(32px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s var(--aa-ease), transform 0.7s var(--aa-ease);
}
.sr-fade-right.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}
.sr-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.sr-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.sr-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.sr-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.sr-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .sr-fade, .sr-fade-left, .sr-fade-right {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
        transition: none;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   GRADIENT TEXT UTILITY
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.text-gradient {
    background: var(--aa-grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   PREMIUM HEADER
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
#header {
    /* !important needed: main.css sets a teal gradient with !important */
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) !important;
    transition: background var(--aa-t-base), box-shadow var(--aa-t-base);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--aa-border);
    padding: 0 !important;
}

#header.header-scrolled {
    /* !important needed: main.css applies a teal gradient with !important */
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(160%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(160%);
    box-shadow: var(--aa-shadow-md) !important;
}
#header.header-scrolled .nav-menu li:hover > a,
#header.header-scrolled .nav-menu > .menu-active > a {
    color: var(--aa-teal-dark) !important;
    text-decoration-line: none !important;
}
/* Nav shrinks slightly when scrolled */
#header.header-scrolled #logo a img {
    height: 50px !important;
}
#header.header-scrolled #nav-menu-container .nav-menu > li > a {
    padding-top: 16px !important;
    padding-bottom: 16px !important;
}

/* Top contact bar: slim gradient accent strip */
.top-header {
    background: var(--aa-grad);
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    /* main.css pulls this up with margin-top:-20px, clipping the text */
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.top-header a.text-color {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95) !important;
    transition: opacity var(--aa-t-fast);
    font-weight: 600;
}
.top-header a.text-color:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* Theme toggle button (in the top bar) */
#theme-toggle {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 2px 14px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-left: 14px;
    transition: background var(--aa-t-fast), transform var(--aa-t-fast);
    vertical-align: middle;
}
#theme-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.32);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
#theme-toggle i { margin-right: 5px; }

/* Navigator */
.navigator {
    background: transparent;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(150%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(150%);
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
}
/* Gradient hairline under nav */
.navigator::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(31,207,202,0.55), rgba(50,121,187,0.55), transparent);
}

#header.header-scrolled .navigator {
    background: transparent;
}

/* Logo — the tree is the trademark: bigger, unmissable */
#logo a img {
    height: 64px !important;
    max-height: 64px !important;
    transition: filter var(--aa-t-base), transform var(--aa-t-base), height var(--aa-t-base);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(31,207,202,0.30));
}
#logo a:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 16px rgba(31,207,202,0.50));
}

/* Nav items */
#nav-menu-container .nav-menu > li > a {
    color: var(--aa-ink-soft) !important;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    padding: 22px 12px !important;
    transition: color var(--aa-t-fast), padding var(--aa-t-base);
    position: relative;
}
#nav-menu-container .nav-menu > li > a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 14px;
    left: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--aa-grad);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform var(--aa-t-fast);
    transform-origin: left center;
}
#nav-menu-container .nav-menu > li:hover > a,
#nav-menu-container .nav-menu > li.menu-active > a {
    color: var(--aa-teal-dark) !important;
}
#nav-menu-container .nav-menu > li:hover > a::after,
#nav-menu-container .nav-menu > li.menu-active > a::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Dropdown: white cards with accent rail on hover */
#nav-menu-container .nav-menu ul {
    background: var(--aa-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--aa-border);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--aa-teal);
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--aa-r-md) var(--aa-r-md);
    box-shadow: var(--aa-shadow-lg);
    padding: 8px 0;
    min-width: 240px;
}
#nav-menu-container .nav-menu ul li a {
    color: var(--aa-ink-soft) !important;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 10px 20px !important;
    transition: color var(--aa-t-fast), background var(--aa-t-fast), padding-left var(--aa-t-fast);
    border-radius: 0;
    position: relative;
}
#nav-menu-container .nav-menu ul li a::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    background: var(--aa-grad);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transition: transform var(--aa-t-fast);
}
#nav-menu-container .nav-menu ul li:hover > a {
    color: var(--aa-teal-dark) !important;
    background: rgba(31,207,202,0.06);
    padding-left: 26px !important;
}
#nav-menu-container .nav-menu ul li:hover > a::before {
    transform: scaleY(1);
}

/* CTA nav button */
.nav-cta-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--aa-grad);
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 9px 20px !important;
    border-radius: var(--aa-r-sm);
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    transition: opacity var(--aa-t-fast), transform var(--aa-t-fast), box-shadow var(--aa-t-fast) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--aa-shadow-teal);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-cta-btn::after {
    display: none !important;
}
.nav-cta-btn:hover {
    opacity: 0.92;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(31,207,202,0.35) !important;
}
.nav-cta-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Mobile nav toggle */
#mobile-nav-toggle {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--aa-border);
    border-radius: var(--aa-r-sm);
    color: var(--aa-ink);
    padding: 6px 10px;
    font-size: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color var(--aa-t-fast), background var(--aa-t-fast);
    position: fixed;
    right: 15px;
    top: 58px;
    z-index: 9999;
}
#mobile-nav-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(31,207,202,0.12);
    border-color: var(--aa-teal);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   HERO SECTION — PREMIUM
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.home-banner-area {
    /* !important needed: main.css sets a teal gradient with !important */
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbfdfe 0%, #edf7f9 55%, #e3f2f5 100%) !important;
    min-height: 100vh;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Animated gradient mesh background */
.home-banner-area::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 20% 50%, rgba(31,207,202,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 70% at 80% 30%, rgba(50,121,187,0.20) 0%, transparent 65%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 60% 80%, rgba(31,207,202,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%);
    animation: aa-mesh-float 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes aa-mesh-float {
    0%   { opacity: 0.7; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
    100% { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-16px); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .home-banner-area::before { animation: none; }
}

/* Grid pattern overlay */
.home-banner-area::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(15,25,35,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15,25,35,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 48px 48px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.home-banner-area .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.banner-content {
    padding: 120px 0 80px;
}

/* Eyebrow badge */
.hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(31,207,202,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(31,207,202,0.25);
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aa-teal);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-eyebrow .eyebrow-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--aa-teal);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: eyebrow-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes eyebrow-pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50%       { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.7); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .eyebrow-dot { animation: none; }
}

.banner-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 5vw, 64px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aa-ink);
    line-height: 1.12;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.banner-content .hero-sub {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--aa-body);
    max-width: 520px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* CTA buttons */
.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--aa-grad);
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: var(--aa-r-sm);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--aa-shadow-teal);
    transition: transform var(--aa-t-fast), box-shadow var(--aa-t-fast), opacity var(--aa-t-fast);
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-hero-primary:hover {
    color: #fff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(31,207,202,0.38);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-hero-primary:active {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--aa-white);
    color: var(--aa-ink) !important;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: var(--aa-r-sm);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--aa-border);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--aa-t-fast), border-color var(--aa-t-fast), transform var(--aa-t-fast), box-shadow var(--aa-t-fast);
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: var(--aa-shadow-sm);
}
.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--aa-teal);
    color: var(--aa-teal-dark) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: var(--aa-shadow-md);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-hero-secondary:active {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
}

/* Hero badge strip */
.hero-trust-strip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-trust-strip .trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--aa-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.hero-trust-strip .trust-item img {
    height: 64px;
    opacity: 1;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(15,25,35,0.15));
}

/* Rocket image */
.rocket-img {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    right: 5%;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: transform 1.2s var(--aa-ease);
}
.rocket-img img {
    height: 260px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(31,207,202,0.3));
}
.rocket-img.go-top {
    transform: translateY(-60px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .rocket-img { display: none; }
    .banner-content { padding: 100px 0 60px; text-align: center; }
    .hero-cta-group { justify-content: center; }
    .hero-trust-strip { justify-content: center; }
    .banner-content .hero-sub { margin: 0 auto 36px; }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   STATS COUNTER SECTION
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats-section {
    background: var(--aa-white);
    padding: 60px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-border);
}
.stats-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--aa-grad-soft);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
    position: relative;
}
.stat-item + .stat-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 20%;
    bottom: 20%;
    width: 1px;
    background: var(--aa-border);
}
.stat-number {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 4vw, 54px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1;
    background: var(--aa-grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    display: block;
}
.stat-label {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--aa-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 6px;
    display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .stat-item + .stat-item::before { display: none; }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   UPCOMING EVENTS — PREMIUM CARDS
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.upcoming-events {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--aa-white);
}

.section-heading {
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.section-heading h2 {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aa-ink);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* Event card premium v2 */
.feature-item.card {
    border: 1px solid var(--aa-border) !important;
    border-radius: var(--aa-r-lg) !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--aa-t-base), box-shadow var(--aa-t-base), border-color var(--aa-t-base);
    background: var(--aa-white);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: var(--aa-shadow-sm);
}
.feature-item.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--aa-shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(31,207,202,0.40) !important;
}
.feature-item.card .card-img {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.feature-item.card .card-img img {
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--aa-ease);
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
}
.feature-item.card:hover .card-img img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
/* gradient sheen over image on hover */
.feature-item.card .card-img::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(15,25,35,0.35) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--aa-t-base);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.feature-item.card:hover .card-img::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* date: frosted glass pill, top-left */
.card-date {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    right: auto !important;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.88) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-radius: var(--aa-r-md);
    font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 8px 12px !important;
    min-width: 58px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--aa-ink) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--aa-shadow-md);
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.card-date span {
    font-size: 24px !important;
    line-height: 1;
    background: var(--aa-grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.feature-item.card .card-body {
    padding: 22px 22px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    text-align: left !important;
}

/* meta row: mode + time */
.ec-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--aa-muted);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ec-meta i { color: var(--aa-teal); }

.feature-item.card .card-body h4.card-title {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    color: var(--aa-ink);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    transition: color var(--aa-t-fast);
}
.feature-item.card:hover .card-body h4.card-title {
    color: var(--aa-teal-dark);
}

/* status + price row pinned above CTA */
.ec-foot {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--aa-border);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ec-status {
    background: rgba(31,207,202,0.12);
    color: var(--aa-teal-dark);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.ec-price {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 8px;
}
.ec-price .ec-was {
    color: var(--aa-muted);
    text-decoration: line-through;
    font-size: 13px;
}
.ec-price .ec-now {
    color: var(--aa-ink);
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* full-width gradient CTA */
.feature-item.card .btn.primary-btn {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: var(--aa-r-sm) !important;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   PRIMARY BUTTON — PREMIUM
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.primary-btn {
    background: var(--aa-grad) !important;
    border-radius: var(--aa-r-sm) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: transform var(--aa-t-fast), box-shadow var(--aa-t-fast), opacity var(--aa-t-fast) !important;
}
.primary-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--aa-shadow-teal) !important;
    background-position: initial !important;
}
.primary-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   ABOUT SECTION
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-area {
    background: var(--aa-surface);
    padding: 96px 0;
}
.about-left {
    position: relative;
}
.about-left img {
    border-radius: var(--aa-r-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--aa-shadow-lg);
    width: 100%;
    transition: transform var(--aa-t-slow);
}
.about-left:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.015);
}
/* Decorative accent behind image */
.about-left::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: -20px;
    right: 20px;
    bottom: 20px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(31,207,202,0.20);
    border-radius: calc(var(--aa-r-lg) + 8px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.about-left img { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.about-right h1 {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aa-ink);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.about-right p {
    color: var(--aa-body);
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .about-left::before { display: none; }
    .about-area { padding: 60px 0; }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   FEATURE / EXPERTISE SECTION
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.feature-area {
    padding: 96px 0;
    background: var(--aa-white);
}
.feature-area-summary {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--aa-ink) !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.feature-inner .feature-item {
    padding: 36px 28px;
    border: 1px solid var(--aa-border);
    border-radius: var(--aa-r-lg);
    background: var(--aa-white);
    transition: transform var(--aa-t-base), box-shadow var(--aa-t-base), border-color var(--aa-t-base);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.feature-inner .feature-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--aa-grad);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform var(--aa-t-base);
}
.feature-inner .feature-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--aa-shadow-md);
    border-color: rgba(31,207,202,0.25);
}
.feature-inner .feature-item:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.feature-inner .feature-item > i {
    font-size: 34px;
    background: var(--aa-grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--aa-t-base);
}
.feature-inner .feature-item:hover > i {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-3deg);
}
.feature-inner .feature-item h4 {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aa-ink);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.feature-inner .feature-item p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--aa-body);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials-area {
    padding: 96px 0;
    background: var(--aa-surface);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonials-area::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 10% 50%, rgba(31,207,202,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 90% 50%, rgba(50,121,187,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.testi-item {
    background: var(--aa-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--aa-border);
    border-radius: var(--aa-r-lg);
    padding: 40px 36px;
    position: relative;
    transition: box-shadow var(--aa-t-base), border-color var(--aa-t-base), transform var(--aa-t-base);
    box-shadow: var(--aa-shadow-sm);
}
.testi-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(31,207,202,0.35);
    box-shadow: var(--aa-shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.testi-item > i.fa-quote-right {
    color: var(--aa-teal);
    opacity: 0.45;
    font-size: 28px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: block;
}
.testi-item h4 {
    color: var(--aa-ink) !important;
    font-size: 17px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.testi-item .list {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding: 0;
}
.testi-item .list li,
.testi-item .list li a {
    color: #f5a623 !important;
}
.testi-item p {
    color: var(--aa-body) !important;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.72;
    font-style: italic;
}

.owl-dots .owl-dot span {
    background: rgba(15,25,35,0.18) !important;
    transition: background var(--aa-t-fast), width var(--aa-t-fast);
}
.owl-dots .owl-dot.active span {
    background: var(--aa-teal) !important;
    width: 24px;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   FOOTER — PREMIUM
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer-area {
    background: var(--aa-ink);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.footer-main {
    padding: 64px 0 40px;
}
.footer-brand-col .footer-logo img {
    height: 44px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    filter: brightness(1.1);
}
.footer-brand-col p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 300px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}
.footer-social-links a {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: var(--aa-r-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.60);
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: background var(--aa-t-fast), border-color var(--aa-t-fast), color var(--aa-t-fast), transform var(--aa-t-fast);
}
.footer-social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--aa-teal);
    border-color: var(--aa-teal);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-col-heading {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: color var(--aa-t-fast), padding-left var(--aa-t-fast);
    display: inline-block;
}
.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--aa-teal);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    font-size: 14px;
}
.footer-contact-item i {
    color: var(--aa-teal);
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.footer-contact-item a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    transition: color var(--aa-t-fast);
}
.footer-contact-item a:hover {
    color: var(--aa-teal);
}

/* Footer accreditation badges */
.footer-accreditation {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 16px;
}
.footer-accreditation img {
    height: 84px;
    opacity: 1;
    transition: transform var(--aa-t-fast);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(255,255,255,0.18));
}
.footer-accreditation img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.footer-accreditation .accreditation-caption {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    max-width: 180px;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.footer-divider {
    border: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
    padding: 20px 0;
}
.footer-bottom-bar p,
.footer-bottom-bar a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
    font-size: 13px;
}
.footer-bottom-bar a:hover {
    color: var(--aa-teal);
}

/* Override old footer styles */
.footer-area .footer-bottom {
    background: transparent;
    border-top: none;
    padding: 0;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   LOADER — PREMIUM
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
#ag-loader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--aa-white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 99999;
    transition: opacity 0.5s var(--aa-ease), visibility 0.5s;
}
#ag-loader.loaded {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}
#ag-loader i {
    font-size: 32px;
    background: var(--aa-grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   BACK TO TOP — PREMIUM
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
#back-top {
    position: fixed;
    right: 24px;
    bottom: 24px;
    z-index: 9998;
}
#back-top a {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: var(--aa-grad);
    border-radius: var(--aa-r-sm);
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 18px;
    box-shadow: var(--aa-shadow-teal);
    transition: transform var(--aa-t-fast), box-shadow var(--aa-t-fast);
    background-size: initial !important;
    background-image: none !important;
    text-decoration: none;
}
#back-top a::before {
    content: '\e879';
    font-family: 'Linearicons-Free';
    font-size: 16px;
}
#back-top a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(31,207,202,0.4);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   MOBILE NAV PANEL
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
#mobile-nav {
    background: var(--aa-ink);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
#mobile-nav ul li a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80) !important;
    border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
}
#mobile-nav ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--aa-teal) !important;
    background: rgba(31,207,202,0.06);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   MISC UTILITY
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-gap { padding: 96px 0; }
.gray-bg     { background: var(--aa-surface); }

.hover-shadow {
    transition: transform var(--aa-t-base), box-shadow var(--aa-t-base);
}
.hover-shadow:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--aa-shadow-lg);
}

/* Ensure nav stays on one line at desktop */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
    #nav-menu-container .nav-menu {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        gap: 0;
    }
    #nav-menu-container .nav-menu > li > a {
        padding: 22px 10px !important;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    #nav-menu-container .nav-menu > li > a {
        font-size: 12.5px !important;
        padding: 22px 8px !important;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   BLOG SECTION REFINEMENT
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-section-premium .blog-card {
    border-radius: var(--aa-r-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--aa-border);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--aa-t-base), box-shadow var(--aa-t-base);
    background: var(--aa-white);
}
.blog-section-premium .blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--aa-shadow-md);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   TRAININGS PAGE REFINEMENTS
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.no-banner {
    background: var(--aa-surface);
    padding-top: 96px;
}

/* ============================================================
   V2 — MOTION & DEPTH UPGRADE
   ============================================================ */

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   SCROLL PROGRESS BAR (fixed, top of viewport)
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.scroll-progress-bar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--aa-grad);
    transform-origin: left center;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    z-index: 100000;
    pointer-events: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(31,207,202,0.6);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   JOURNEY LINE — vertical beam tying homepage sections
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.journey-line-wrap {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 2px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.journey-line-wrap .journey-track {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(31,207,202,0.14) 10%, rgba(31,207,202,0.14) 90%, transparent);
}
.journey-line-wrap .journey-pulse {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    width: 2px;
    height: 160px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--aa-teal), transparent);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(31,207,202,0.8));
    animation: journey-flow 7s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes journey-flow {
    0%   { top: -160px; }
    100% { top: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 991px), (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .journey-line-wrap { display: none; }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   HERO V2 — orbs, shimmer, floating cards
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Floating gradient orbs */
.hero-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(70px);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.55;
    will-change: transform;
}
.hero-orb-1 {
    width: 480px; height: 480px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(31,207,202,0.45) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -10%; left: -8%;
    animation: orb-drift-1 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hero-orb-2 {
    width: 420px; height: 420px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(50,121,187,0.50) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -12%; right: -6%;
    animation: orb-drift-2 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hero-orb-3 {
    width: 300px; height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(31,207,202,0.30) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: 40%; right: 30%;
    animation: orb-drift-3 13s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes orb-drift-1 {
    0%   { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
    100% { transform: translate(60px, 40px) scale(1.12); }
}
@keyframes orb-drift-2 {
    0%   { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
    100% { transform: translate(-50px, -60px) scale(1.08); }
}
@keyframes orb-drift-3 {
    0%   { transform: translate(0,0); }
    100% { transform: translate(-40px, 50px); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .hero-orb { animation: none; }
}

/* Shimmering gradient headline */
.banner-content h1 .text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #0fa8a3 0%, #2a6fb0 35%, #0fa8a3 70%, #2a6fb0 100%);
    background-size: 250% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    animation: gradient-shimmer 5s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes gradient-shimmer {
    0%   { background-position: 0% center; }
    100% { background-position: 250% center; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .banner-content h1 .text-gradient { animation: none; }
}

/* Hero right column: floating glass cards */
.hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 460px;
}
.hero-float-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    border-radius: var(--aa-r-md);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(150%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(150%);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(15,25,35,0.12);
    padding: 18px 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    will-change: transform;
}
.hero-float-card .hfc-icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--aa-r-sm);
    background: var(--aa-grad);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(31,207,202,0.35);
}
.hero-float-card .hfc-title {
    color: var(--aa-ink);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    display: block;
}
.hero-float-card .hfc-sub {
    color: var(--aa-muted);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: block;
}
.hero-float-card-1 { top: 6%;  right: 18%; animation: card-float 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hero-float-card-2 { top: 36%; right: 0%;  animation: card-float 7s ease-in-out 0.8s infinite; }
.hero-float-card-3 { top: 64%; right: 26%; animation: card-float 8s ease-in-out 1.6s infinite; }
@keyframes card-float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50%      { transform: translateY(-16px); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .hero-float-card { animation: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-visual { display: none; }
}

/* Decorative ring behind cards */
.hero-ring {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; right: 8%;
    width: 380px; height: 380px;
    margin-top: -190px;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(31,207,202,0.25);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ring-spin 40s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-ring::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -5px; left: 50%;
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    margin-left: -5px;
    background: var(--aa-teal);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(31,207,202,0.9);
}
@keyframes ring-spin {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .hero-ring { animation: none; }
}

/* Scroll-linked parallax on hero content (driven by JS custom props) */
.home-banner-area .banner-content {
    transform: translate(var(--mx, 0), var(--my, 0));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-out;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   PROGRAM MARQUEE STRIP (under hero)
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.program-marquee {
    background: var(--aa-surface);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--aa-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-border);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 18px 0;
    position: relative;
}
.program-marquee .marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    width: max-content;
    animation: marquee-scroll 30s linear infinite;
}
.program-marquee:hover .marquee-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}
.program-marquee .marquee-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--aa-ink-soft);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0 36px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.program-marquee .marquee-item i {
    color: var(--aa-teal);
    font-size: 8px;
}
@keyframes marquee-scroll {
    0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .program-marquee .marquee-track { animation: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   V3 — 3D GLOBE + COACHING HISTORY TIMELINE
   ============================================================ */

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   3D GLOBE (Three.js canvas in hero)
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-globe {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-globe canvas {
    display: block;
}
/* float cards sit above the globe */
.hero-visual .hero-float-card { z-index: 2; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   COACHING HISTORY TIMELINE (replaces plain journey line)
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Compact year pill on the line; trivia card expands on hover so the
   timeline never blocks clicks on underlying section content. */
.journey-milestone {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    padding-left: 36px;
    max-width: 340px;
    z-index: 50;
    pointer-events: none; /* only the pill captures the pointer */
}
.journey-milestone.side-left {
    left: auto;
    right: 50%;
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 36px;
    text-align: right;
}

/* Node dot on the line */
.journey-milestone::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 6px;
    width: 14px; height: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--aa-ink);
    border: 3px solid var(--aa-teal);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(31,207,202,0.15), 0 0 18px rgba(31,207,202,0.55);
}
.journey-milestone.side-left::before  { right: -7px; }
.journey-milestone.side-right::before { left: -7px; }

.journey-milestone .jm-year {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--aa-grad);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    padding: 3px 14px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(31,207,202,0.30);
    cursor: default;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transition: transform var(--aa-t-fast), box-shadow var(--aa-t-fast);
}
.journey-milestone:hover .jm-year {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(31,207,202,0.50);
}

/* Trivia card: hidden until pill hover */
.journey-milestone .jm-text {
    position: absolute;
    top: 38px;
    width: 300px;
    background: rgba(15,25,35,0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(31,207,202,0.40);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--aa-r-md);
    box-shadow: var(--aa-shadow-lg);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: opacity var(--aa-t-fast), transform var(--aa-t-fast);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.journey-milestone.side-left  .jm-text { right: 36px; }
.journey-milestone.side-right .jm-text { left: 36px; }
.journey-milestone:hover .jm-text {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.journey-milestone .jm-text strong { color: var(--aa-teal); }

/* Reveal animation handled by .sr-fade classes already */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .journey-milestone { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   V4 — GROWTH RAIL (the tree analogy, scroll-grown vine)
   Replaces the center journey line: lives on the left edge so it
   never overlays content; fills with scroll; leaves sprout and
   open "Did you know?" coaching trivia on click.
   ============================================================ */
.growth-rail {
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: 38px;
    width: 4px;
    z-index: 60;
}
.growth-rail .growth-track {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(31,207,202,0.15);
    border-radius: 4px;
}
.growth-rail .growth-fill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--aa-teal), var(--aa-blue));
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(31,207,202,0.55);
    transition: height 0.25s linear;
}
/* Glowing growing tip */
.growth-rail .growth-fill::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -7px; left: 50%;
    width: 14px; height: 14px;
    margin-left: -7px;
    background: var(--aa-teal);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(31,207,202,0.95), 0 0 40px rgba(31,207,202,0.45);
}

/* Leaf nodes */
.growth-node {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 40px;
}
.growth-node .gn-leaf {
    position: relative;
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 4px; /* leaf-ish shape */
    background: var(--aa-white);
    border: 2px solid rgba(31,207,202,0.45);
    color: rgba(31,207,202,0.65);
    font-size: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background var(--aa-t-base), border-color var(--aa-t-base),
                color var(--aa-t-base), transform var(--aa-t-base), box-shadow var(--aa-t-base);
    outline: none;
    padding: 0;
}
.growth-node .gn-leaf:focus-visible {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(31,207,202,0.5);
}
/* Sprouted (scroll passed it) */
.growth-node.grown .gn-leaf {
    background: var(--aa-grad);
    border-color: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(31,207,202,0.65);
    animation: leaf-sprout 0.55s var(--aa-ease);
}
@keyframes leaf-sprout {
    0%   { transform: scale(0.4) rotate(-30deg); }
    60%  { transform: scale(1.25) rotate(8deg); }
    100% { transform: scale(1) rotate(0); }
}
.growth-node .gn-leaf:hover {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Year tag riding next to the leaf */
.growth-node .gn-year {
    position: absolute;
    left: 52px;
    top: 8px;
    background: var(--aa-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(31,207,202,0.45);
    color: var(--aa-teal-dark);
    box-shadow: var(--aa-shadow-sm);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-8px);
    transition: opacity var(--aa-t-base), transform var(--aa-t-base);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.growth-node.grown .gn-year {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Trivia card (opens on click) */
.growth-node .gn-card {
    position: absolute;
    left: 52px;
    top: 44px;
    width: 320px;
    background: var(--aa-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(31,207,202,0.40);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--aa-teal);
    border-radius: var(--aa-r-md);
    padding: 16px 18px;
    box-shadow: var(--aa-shadow-lg);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px) scale(0.97);
    transition: opacity var(--aa-t-base), transform var(--aa-t-base), visibility var(--aa-t-base);
    z-index: 10;
}
.growth-node.open .gn-card {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}
.growth-node .gn-card .gn-kicker {
    display: block;
    color: var(--aa-teal-dark);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.growth-node .gn-card .gn-title {
    color: var(--aa-ink);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}
.growth-node .gn-card p {
    color: var(--aa-body);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}
.growth-node .gn-card p strong { color: var(--aa-teal-dark); }

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .growth-rail { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   V5 — BRIGHT THEME: YOUR PATH SECTION (middle anchor)
   ============================================================ */
.path-section {
    padding: 88px 0;
    background: var(--aa-white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.path-steps {
    display: flex;
    gap: 28px;
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 16px;
}
/* connecting dashed line behind the step circles */
.path-steps::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 44px;
    left: 12%;
    right: 12%;
    border-top: 2px dashed rgba(31,207,202,0.40);
    z-index: 0;
}
.path-step {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 0 12px;
}
.path-step .ps-circle {
    width: 88px; height: 88px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--aa-white);
    border: 2px solid rgba(31,207,202,0.45);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 30px;
    color: var(--aa-teal-dark);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform var(--aa-t-base), box-shadow var(--aa-t-base), background var(--aa-t-base), color var(--aa-t-base);
    box-shadow: var(--aa-shadow-sm);
}
.path-step:hover .ps-circle {
    background: var(--aa-grad);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: var(--aa-shadow-teal);
}
.path-step .ps-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: -6px; right: -6px;
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--aa-grad);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(31,207,202,0.35);
}
.path-step h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aa-ink);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.path-step p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--aa-body);
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 290px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .path-steps { flex-direction: column; gap: 44px; }
    .path-steps::before { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   V6 — USER-SELECTABLE DARK THEME
   Activated by `theme-dark` class on <html>; toggled by the
   button in the top bar and persisted in localStorage.
   ============================================================ */
html.theme-dark body { background: #0d161f; color: #9db0c0; }

/* Header & nav */
html.theme-dark #header {
    background: rgba(13,22,31,0.96) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
html.theme-dark #header.header-scrolled {
    background: rgba(13,22,31,0.88) !important;
}
html.theme-dark #nav-menu-container .nav-menu > li > a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80) !important; }
html.theme-dark #nav-menu-container .nav-menu > li:hover > a,
html.theme-dark #nav-menu-container .nav-menu > li.menu-active > a,
html.theme-dark #header.header-scrolled .nav-menu li:hover > a,
html.theme-dark #header.header-scrolled .nav-menu > .menu-active > a { color: var(--aa-teal) !important; }
html.theme-dark #nav-menu-container .nav-menu ul {
    background: #14212e;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}
html.theme-dark #nav-menu-container .nav-menu ul li a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78) !important; }
html.theme-dark #nav-menu-container .nav-menu ul li:hover > a {
    color: var(--aa-teal) !important;
    background: rgba(31,207,202,0.08);
}
html.theme-dark #logo a img { filter: brightness(1.2) drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(31,207,202,0.40)); }
html.theme-dark #mobile-nav-toggle { background: rgba(20,33,46,0.9); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); color: #fff; }

/* Hero */
html.theme-dark .home-banner-area {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0d161f 0%, #11202c 60%, #142634 100%) !important;
}
html.theme-dark .home-banner-area::after {
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
}
html.theme-dark .banner-content h1 { color: #fff; }
html.theme-dark .banner-content h1 .text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #5eead4 0%, #8fd3f4 35%, #5eead4 70%, #8fd3f4 100%);
    background-size: 250% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}
html.theme-dark .banner-content .hero-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); }
html.theme-dark .btn-hero-secondary {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
    box-shadow: none;
}
html.theme-dark .btn-hero-secondary:hover { border-color: var(--aa-teal); color: var(--aa-teal) !important; }
html.theme-dark .hero-trust-strip .trust-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.60); }
html.theme-dark .hero-float-card {
    background: rgba(20,33,46,0.80);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.40);
}
html.theme-dark .hero-float-card .hfc-title { color: #fff; }
html.theme-dark .hero-float-card .hfc-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

/* Stats + marquee */
html.theme-dark .stats-section { background: #11202c; border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
html.theme-dark .stat-item + .stat-item::before { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10); }
html.theme-dark .stat-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
html.theme-dark .program-marquee {
    background: #0f1c27;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
html.theme-dark .program-marquee .marquee-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.60); }

/* Sections */
html.theme-dark .upcoming-events,
html.theme-dark .feature-area,
html.theme-dark .path-section { background: #0d161f; }
html.theme-dark .about-area,
html.theme-dark .gray-bg,
html.theme-dark .testimonials-area { background: #11202c; }
html.theme-dark h1, html.theme-dark h2, html.theme-dark h3,
html.theme-dark h4, html.theme-dark h5, html.theme-dark h6 { color: #f0f4f8; }
html.theme-dark p { color: #9db0c0; }

/* Cards (events, features, testimonials, path) */
html.theme-dark .feature-item.card,
html.theme-dark .feature-inner .feature-item,
html.theme-dark .testi-item {
    background: #14212e;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.09) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
html.theme-dark .feature-item.card .card-body h4.card-title { color: #f0f4f8; }
html.theme-dark .feature-item.card:hover .card-body h4.card-title { color: var(--aa-teal); }
html.theme-dark .feature-inner .feature-item h4 { color: #f0f4f8; }
html.theme-dark .feature-inner .feature-item p,
html.theme-dark .testi-item p { color: #9db0c0 !important; }
html.theme-dark .testi-item h4 { color: #f0f4f8 !important; }
html.theme-dark .ec-foot { border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.09); }
html.theme-dark .ec-price .ec-now { color: #f0f4f8; }
html.theme-dark .card-date {
    background: rgba(20,33,46,0.90) !important;
    color: #f0f4f8 !important;
}
html.theme-dark .path-step .ps-circle { background: #14212e; }
html.theme-dark .path-step h4 { color: #f0f4f8; }

/* About accreditation panel (inline-styled box adapts via these) */
html.theme-dark .about-right strong { color: #f0f4f8 !important; }
html.theme-dark .about-left::before { border-color: rgba(31,207,202,0.30); }

/* Growth rail */
html.theme-dark .growth-node .gn-leaf { background: #14212e; }
html.theme-dark .growth-node .gn-year { background: #14212e; color: var(--aa-teal); }
html.theme-dark .growth-node .gn-card { background: #14212e; }
html.theme-dark .growth-node .gn-card .gn-title { color: #f0f4f8; }
html.theme-dark .growth-node .gn-card p { color: #9db0c0; }

/* Section headings with inline light-theme colors */
html.theme-dark [style*="color:var(--aa-ink)"] { color: #f0f4f8 !important; }
html.theme-dark [style*="color:var(--aa-body)"] { color: #9db0c0 !important; }

/* Loader */
html.theme-dark #ag-loader { background: #0d161f; }

/* Scrollbar hint (webkit) */
html.theme-dark ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #11202c; }