/* ========== CSS VARIABLES (From Reference - Unchanged) ========== */
:root {
  --accent: #ff5f01;
  --accent-hover: #e55400;
  --accent-glow: rgba(255,95,1,.22);
  --accent-soft: rgba(255,95,1,.07);
  --accent-soft2: rgba(255,95,1,.12);
  --font: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-xl: 30px;
  --transition: .4s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94);
  --spring: .55s cubic-bezier(.68,-.55,.27,1.55);
}
[data-theme="light"] {
  --bg: #fafafa; --bg-alt: #f2f3f5; --bg-tert: #e8eaed;
  --text: #111; --text-sec: #555; --text-muted: #999;
  --border: #e5e5e5; --card: #fff; --card-hover: #fff;
  --nav-bg: rgba(250,250,250,.82); --nav-border: rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  --input-bg: #f5f5f5; --hero-overlay: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(250,250,250,.92),rgba(250,250,250,.82));
  --dd-bg: #fff; --dd-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  --glass: rgba(255,255,255,.65); --glass-border: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  --cursor-mix: #111; --section-dark: #111; --section-dark-text: #fff; --section-dark-sec: #bbb;
  --mesh1: rgba(255,95,1,.06); --mesh2: rgba(99,102,241,.04);
}
[data-theme="dark"] {
  --bg: #0a0a0a; --bg-alt: #111; --bg-tert: #1a1a1a;
  --text: #f0f0f0; --text-sec: #aaa; --text-muted: #666;
  --border: #222; --card: #141414; --card-hover: #1a1a1a;
  --nav-bg: rgba(10,10,10,.88); --nav-border: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  --input-bg: #1a1a1a; --hero-overlay: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(10,10,10,.92),rgba(10,10,10,.82));
  --dd-bg: #141414; --dd-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  --glass: rgba(20,20,20,.65); --glass-border: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  --cursor-mix: #fff; --section-dark: #000; --section-dark-text: #fff; --section-dark-sec: #888;
  --mesh1: rgba(255,95,1,.04); --mesh2: rgba(99,102,241,.03);
}

/* ========== RESET & GLOBAL (From Reference - Unchanged) ========== */
*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  transition: background .5s, color .5s;
  cursor: none;
}
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; cursor: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
input, select, textarea, button { cursor: none; font-family: var(--font); }
.container { width: 100%; max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }


/* ========== TEXT SELECTION (FROM INDEX) ========== */
::selection {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: none;
}
::-moz-selection {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: none;
}

/* ========== CUSTOM SCROLLBAR (FROM INDEX) ========== */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background-clip: content-box;
  border: 4px solid transparent;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  border: 0;
}
html { scrollbar-width: thin; scrollbar-color: var(--accent) transparent; }

/* ========== CUSTOM CURSOR (From Reference - Unchanged) ========== */
.cursor-dot {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--accent); border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; z-index: 99999;
  transition: transform .15s, background .3s; mix-blend-mode: difference;
}
.cursor-ring {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cursor-mix); border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99998; transition: width .35s var(--spring), height .35s var(--spring), border-color .3s, opacity .3s;
  opacity: .4; mix-blend-mode: difference;
}
.cursor-ring.hover { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-color: var(--accent); opacity: .6; }
.cursor-dot.hover { transform: scale(2.5); background: var(--accent); }
@media (hover: none), (max-width: 1024px) {
  .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none !important; }
  * { cursor: auto !important; }
}

/* ========== SCROLL PROGRESS (FROM INDEX) ========== */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent); z-index: 10001;
  transform-origin: left; transform: scaleX(0);
  width: 100%;
}

/* ========== SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS (FIXED CLASS NAME) ========== */
.reveal-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(60px);
  transition: opacity 1s ease-out, transform 1s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94);
}
/* Changed from .active to .is-visible to prevent conflict with FAQ */
.reveal-up.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ========== PAGE HEADER (From Reference - Unchanged) ========== */
.page-header {
  padding: 140px 0 40px; 
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-header .hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-header .hero-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.page-header .hero-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--hero-overlay);
}
.page-header .hero-mesh {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-header .hero-mesh .mesh-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  animation: meshFloat 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.page-header .hero-mesh .mesh-orb:nth-child(1) {
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  top: -10%; right: -5%;
  background: var(--mesh1);
}
.page-header .hero-mesh .mesh-orb:nth-child(2) {
  width: 350px; height: 350px;
  bottom: -5%; left: -5%;
  background: var(--mesh2);
  animation-delay: -7s;
  animation-duration: 25s;
}
@keyframes meshFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  33% { transform: translate(30px,-40px) scale(1.05); }
  66% { transform: translate(-20px,30px) scale(.95); }
}
.page-header .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.page-header .breadcrumb,
.page-header h1,
.page-header p {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.page-header h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 16px; letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.breadcrumb { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 500; }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--accent); transition: opacity .3s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { opacity: .7; }
.breadcrumb span { margin: 0 8px; opacity: .5; }

/* ========== SHARED SECTION STYLES (From Reference - Unchanged) ========== */
.section { padding: 40px 0; position: relative; }
.section-header { text-align: center; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 60px; }
.section-label {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 3px; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 16px; letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.section-desc { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--text-sec); line-height: 1.8; }

/* ========== BUTTONS (From Reference - Unchanged) ========== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; border: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--accent-glow); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--accent-hover); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 35px var(--accent-glow); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--text); border: 2px solid var(--border); }
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ========== PAGE LOADER (FROM INDEX) ========== */
.page-loader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 99999;
  background: var(--bg);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 20px;
  transition: clip-path .8s cubic-bezier(.77,0,.18,1);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100vw;
}
.page-loader.done { clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0); }
.loader-bar { width: 180px; height: 3px; background: var(--border); border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; }
.loader-bar-inner { height: 100%; background: var(--accent); border-radius: 3px; width: 0%; transition: width .3s; }
.loader-logo { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); }
.loader-logo span { color: var(--accent); }

/* ========== NAVBAR & DROPDOWN (From Reference - Unchanged) ========== */
.navbar { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1001; transition: all var(--transition); }
.navbar.scrolled {
  background: var(--nav-bg); backdrop-filter: blur(20px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nav-border);
}
.nav-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 76px; }
.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; }
.logo-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .95rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.logo-icon img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.logo:hover .logo-icon { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.05); }
.logo span { color: var(--accent); }
/* Nav Links */
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }
.nav-links > li { position: relative; }
.nav-links > li > a {
  padding: 9px 18px; font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-sec); border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all var(--transition); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-links > li > a:hover,
.nav-links > li > a.active { color: var(--text); background: var(--accent-soft); }
.dd-arrow { font-size: .5rem; transition: transform .3s; }
li.dd-open > a .dd-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
  min-width: 240px; background: var(--dd-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--dd-shadow); padding: 8px;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: all .3s; z-index: 100;
}
.nav-dropdown::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -8px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 8px; }
li.dd-open > .nav-dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
.nav-dropdown li a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-sec); border-radius: 10px; transition: all .25s;
}
.nav-dropdown li a:hover { background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent); padding-left: 18px; }
.nav-dropdown li a i {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; min-width: 34px; border-radius: 9px;
  background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .78rem; transition: all .25s;
}
.nav-dropdown li a:hover i { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; }
.dd-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.dd-label { font-size: .68rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 400; }
.dd-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--border); margin: 5px 8px; }

.nav-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.theme-btn { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--card); color: var(--text); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: all var(--transition); }
.theme-btn:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); transform: rotate(15deg); }
.nav-cta { padding: 10px 24px; background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border-radius: 50px; font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 600; border: none; transition: all var(--transition); box-shadow: 0 4px 18px var(--accent-glow); }
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--accent-hover); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.mobile-toggle { display: none; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--card); color: var(--text); align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: all var(--transition); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; } .mobile-toggle { display: flex; } }

/* Mobile Menu */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none; position: fixed; top: 76px; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: var(--bg); z-index: 999; padding: 24px;
  flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; overflow-y: auto;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100vw;
}
.mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-menu > a {
  padding: 15px 18px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: var(--radius); transition: all var(--transition);
}
.mobile-menu > a:hover { background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent); }
.mob-dd-trigger {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 15px 18px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: var(--radius); border: none; background: none;
  width: 100%; font-family: var(--font); color: var(--text); transition: all var(--transition);
}
.mob-dd-trigger:hover, .mob-dd-trigger.open { background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent); }
.mob-dd-trigger .dd-arrow { font-size: .6rem; transition: transform .3s; }
.mob-dd-trigger.open .dd-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.mob-sub { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .35s; padding-left: 16px; }
.mob-sub.open { max-height: 300px; }
.mob-sub a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 13px 18px; font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-sec); border-radius: var(--radius); transition: all var(--transition);
}
.mob-sub a:hover { background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent); }
.mob-sub a i {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; min-width: 34px; border-radius: 9px;
  background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: .78rem;
}
/* ========== FOOTER ========== */
.footer { background: #0a0a0a; color: #aaa; padding: 64px 0 0; width: 100%; }
.footer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px;
  padding-bottom: 44px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.footer-brand .logo { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: .86rem; line-height: 1.8; color: #666; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.footer-socials a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #666; font-size: .9rem; transition: all var(--transition);
}
.footer-socials a:hover { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border-color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.footer-col h4 { color: #fff; font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-col a { display: block; font-size: .84rem; color: #666; padding: 5px 0; transition: all var(--transition); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--accent); padding-left: 5px; }
.footer-bottom {
  padding: 22px 0; display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; font-size: .8rem; color: #555;
}@media (max-width: 768px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; } }

/* ========== TOAST (From Reference - Unchanged) ========== */
.toast {
  position: fixed; bottom: 30px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(100px);
  background: var(--section-dark); color: #fff; padding: 14px 24px; border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500; z-index: 9999; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.3); transition: transform .4s ease; border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
}
.toast.show { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }

/* =========================================
   REDESIGNED ABOUT US PAGE STYLES (Updated)
   ========================================= */

/* --- Layout Grid System --- */
.about-wrapper {
    padding-top: 40px;
}

/* 1. The Split Section (Top) */
.about-split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; /* 40% Image, 60% Content */
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: start; 
    margin-bottom: 50px; /* Reduced slightly for medium content */
}

/* Left Column: Image */
.split-img-col {
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px; /* Keeps image in view slightly as you start scrolling right content */
}

.split-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    transform: translateZ(0);
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--spring);
}

.split-img-wrapper:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.split-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.split-img-wrapper:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Floating badge on image */
.img-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

/* Right Column: Intro Text */
.split-content-col {
    padding-top: 10px;
}

.institute-logo-display {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  background: var(--card);
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.institute-logo-display img{
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.institute-logo-display:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.intro-lead {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* 2. The Full Width Section (Bottom) */
.about-full-width {
    padding-top: 40px; 
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* Container for readable long text */
.readable-container {
    max-width: 800px; 
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Typography styling for long content */
.long-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text);
    margin: 3rem 0 1.5rem 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.long-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text);
    margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}
.long-content h3::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 4px;
    height: 24px;
    background: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.long-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-sec);
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Custom List Styling */
.check-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin: 30px 0;
}
.check-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 15px;
    background: var(--bg-alt);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--text-sec);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.check-list li:hover {
    background: var(--card);
    transform: translateX(5px);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
}
.check-list i {
    color: var(--accent);
    background: var(--accent-soft);
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* Info Cards / Stats Row */
.info-cards-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin: 40px 0;
}
.info-card {
    background: var(--card);
    padding: 30px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.info-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-color: var(--accent-soft2);
}
.info-card i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.4s;
}
.info-card:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}
.info-card h4 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.info-card span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* --- Why Choose Us (Features) --- */
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}
.feature-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: var(--card);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.feature-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-alt);
}
.f-icon {
  width: 50px; height: 50px; min-width: 50px;
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  color: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.feature-item:hover .f-icon {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(-5deg);
}
.f-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--text);
}
.f-content p {
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-sec); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;
}

/* --- CTA Section --- */
.cta-section {
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 80px 40px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -50%; right: -20%; width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--mesh1), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-content h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 16px; color: var(--text);
}
.cta-content p {
  color: var(--text-sec); max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto 32px;
}

/* =========================================
   NEW FAQ SECTION STYLES
   ========================================= */
.faq-section {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--bg), var(--bg-alt));
}

.faq-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0px auto;
}

.faq-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.faq-item {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden; /* Important for the expand animation */
    transition: all var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-soft2);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: none; /* Maintained custom cursor */
    transition: color .3s;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.faq-question i {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: transform .4s var(--spring);
}

/* Active State for FAQ */
.faq-item.active .faq-question i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--accent);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height .5s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94), opacity .4s ease;
    opacity: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    opacity: 1;
    /* max-height is set via JS */
}

.faq-answer p {
    padding: 0 24px 24px 24px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-sec);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Added generic styles for .about-list used in HTML */
.about-list { margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 0; list-style: none; }
.about-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--text-sec); }
.about-list li::before { content: "•"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--accent); font-weight: bold; }
.tick-list li::before { content: "✔"; }

/* --- Mobile Responsiveness --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .features-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .info-cards-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    /* Grid changes to Stack */
    .about-split-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
    .split-img-col {
        position: static; /* Disable sticky on tablet/mobile */
        order: -1; /* Image on top */
        margin: 0 auto;
        max-width: 500px;
    }
    .split-content-col {
        text-align: left;
    }
    .long-content h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    .info-cards-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .section { padding: 60px 0; }
  .page-header { padding: 120px 0 30px; }
  .about-split-grid { gap: 20px; }
  .features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-section { padding: 50px 24px; }
  .cta-content h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
  
  /* FAQ Mobile Adjustments */
  .faq-question { padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .faq-answer p { padding: 0 18px 20px 18px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
}

/* ========== BACK TO TOP (FROM INDEX) ========== */
  .back-top {
    position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px;
    width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border: none;
    font-size: 1.05rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    z-index: 900; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(18px);
    transition: all var(--transition); box-shadow: 0 6px 24px var(--accent-glow);
  }

  /* ========== WHATSAPP FLOAT (FROM INDEX) ========== */
  .whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 28px;
    right: 88px;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background-color: #25d366;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--transition);
  }
  .whatsapp-float::before {
    content: 'Chat on WhatsApp';
    position: absolute;
    right: 70px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: #fff;
    color: #111;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all .3s;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .whatsapp-float::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 62px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    border: 6px solid transparent;
    border-left-color: #fff;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all .3s;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .whatsapp-float:hover::before,
  .whatsapp-float:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }
  .whatsapp-float:hover {
    background-color: #20bd5a;
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
    color: #fff;
  }
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .whatsapp-float {
      right: 20px;
      bottom: 90px;
    }
    .whatsapp-float::before,
    .whatsapp-float::after {
      display: none;
    }
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .back-top {
      bottom: 20px;
      right: 20px;
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
    }
    /* Keep WhatsApp float identical to <768px Courses styles */
    .whatsapp-float {
      bottom: 90px;
      right: 20px;
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      font-size: 30px;
    }
  }
  .back-top.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
  .back-top:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 32px var(--accent-glow); }