/* Reset and Base Styles */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {
    --bg-color: #F8ECEC;
    --maroon: #980000;
    --dark-red: #8B0000;
    --highlight-red: #A40000;
    --text-black: #111111;
    --blue-accent: #4EA5F5;
    --yellow-accent: #F7C948;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-black);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    /* JS will fade this in */
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out;
}

.gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-red), #ff4d4d);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    color: transparent;
}

body.loaded {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* =========================================
   TOP STRIP HEADER
   ========================================= */
.top-strip {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 1.2rem 5%;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 100;
}

.top-strip-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.strip-left,
.strip-center,
.strip-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Left Brand Text Styling */
.strip-brand {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.strip-text-main {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--dark-red);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-left: 2rem;
}

.strip-text-sub {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #555;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Center Text Styling */
.strip-text {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #333, #777);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    text-transform: capitalize;
}

.btn-call-now {
    background-color: var(--dark-red);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 25px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color 0.3s;
}

.btn-call-now:hover {
    background-color: #a80000;
}

.strip-logo {
    height: 65px;
    width: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .top-strip-container {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .strip-left {
        order: 1;
        flex: 1;
    }

    .strip-right {
        order: 2;
    }

    .strip-center {
        order: 3;
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: 1rem;
    }

    .strip-logo {
        height: 45px;
    }

    .strip-text-main {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .strip-text-sub {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
}

/* Decorations positioned absolutely */
.logo-top-right {
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    right: 50px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--dark-red);
    z-index: 100;
}

.logo-text {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.paper-airplane {
    position: absolute;
    top: 40%;
    right: 3%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.blue-blob-bottom {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    right: -10px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.blue-blob-top {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    left: 42%;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: floatBlob 8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes floatBlob {

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

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(8deg);
    }
}

/* Layout */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    /* Vertically center hero content */
    padding-top: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-container {
    max-width: 1350px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    padding: 0 5%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.hero-left {
    flex: 0 0 45%;
    padding-right: 3rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.hero-right {
    flex: 0 0 55%;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding-left: 1rem;
}

/* Typography */
.hero-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 7rem);
    color: var(--dark-red);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.hero-subtitle .highlight {
    color: var(--highlight-red);
}

/* Hanging Sign */
.hanging-sign-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.sign-wire-horizontal {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -15%;
    width: 130%;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: #444;
}

.hanging-sign {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 1px;
}


.sign-wires-vertical {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 120px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.wire {
    width: 1px;
    height: 25px;
    background-color: #444;
    position: relative;
}

.wire::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: -3px;
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border: 1.5px solid #444;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-color);
}

.sign-board {
    background-color: #f6ebd8;
    border: 2px solid #a67c52;
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-black);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(166, 124, 82, 0.1);
}

/* CTA Button */
.hero-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6c2323, #4a1313);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    padding: 1.2rem 2.8rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: inherit;
    cursor: pointer;
    line-height: 1.4;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.hero-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* Video Box */
.video-box-bg {
    background-color: var(--maroon);
    border-radius: 30px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 650px;
    height: 600px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.clapperboard-icon {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
}

/* Student Illustration */
.student-illustration {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -60px;
    left: -50px;
    z-index: 3;
    animation: hoverImg 6s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes hoverImg {

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

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

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 6rem 3rem 3rem 3rem;
    }

    .hero-left,
    .hero-right {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        padding: 0;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-right {
        margin-top: 5rem;
    }

    .video-box-bg {
        height: 500px;
    }

    .logo-top-right {
        top: 20px;
        right: 30px;
    }

    .blue-blob-top {
        left: auto;
        right: 15%;
        top: 35%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-left {
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hanging-sign-wrapper {
        margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 4rem;
    }

    .hero-btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 380px;
    }

    .video-box-bg {
        height: 400px;
    }

    .student-illustration {
        left: -10px;
        bottom: -40px;
        transform: scale(0.8);
    }

    .paper-airplane,
    .blue-blob-top,
    .blue-blob-bottom {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   SECTION 2: Questions Section
   ========================================= */
.questions-section {
    padding: 6rem 5%;
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    /* Same as hero */
}

.questions-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.questions-heading {
    text-align: center;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: var(--dark-red);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.questions-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.question-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.question-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.question-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: var(--dark-red);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.question-text {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: var(--dark-red);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.video-mockup {
    margin-top: auto;
    /* Pushes all video mockups to the bottom baseline */
    width: 100%;
}

.video-mockup svg,
.video-mockup video {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 15px;
}

.video-mockup:hover svg,
.video-mockup:hover video {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Section 2 CTA Button */
.cta-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.secure-spot-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7a0000, #5c0000);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.75rem 0.75rem 3rem;
    border-radius: 60px;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px #fff, 0 0 0 8px var(--dark-red), 0 15px 30px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.secure-spot-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px #fff, 0 0 0 8px var(--dark-red), 0 20px 40px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.btn-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* =========================================
   SECTION 3: Next Generation
   ========================================= */
.next-gen-section {
    padding: 6rem 5%;
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
}

.next-gen-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.next-gen-header {
    text-align: center;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.next-gen-header h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-black);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.next-gen-header h4 {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-black);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.next-gen-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #cc0000;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.next-gen-header p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    color: var(--text-black);
}

.next-gen-header p .highlight {
    color: #cc0000;
}

.next-gen-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.profiles-column {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 380px;
}

/* Profile Cards */
.profile-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 15px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(200, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 230, 230, 0.5);
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.profile-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(200, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.profile-img-placeholder {
    width: 80px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.profile-info {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.profile-info h5 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.profile-info .age {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #cc0000;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.profile-info p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Center Graphic */
.center-graphic-wrapper {
    flex: 0 0 450px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.gradient-circle {
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* To ensure the video stays circular */
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(239, 71, 111, 0.3);
}

.video-box {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.circle-video {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.03);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}
/* =========================================
   SECTION 4: Who We Are
   ========================================= */
.who-we-are-section {
    padding: 6rem 0 8rem 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.who-we-are-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-red);
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

/* Infinite Carousel */
.carousel-container {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
    position: relative;
    cursor: grab;
}

.carousel-container:active {
    cursor: grabbing;
}

.carousel-container:hover .carousel-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    width: max-content;
    animation: infiniteScroll 30s linear infinite;
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

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

    /* Translate by exactly 50% (which equals the width of the original 6 cards + their gaps) */
    100% {
        transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 1rem));
    }
}

.image-card {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    border: 4px solid #7a0000;
    border-radius: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: white;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

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

.image-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Features Row */
.features-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 0 5%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.feature-text {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-black);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Decorations */
.decor-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 3rem;
    right: 5%;
}

.decor-splatter {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: 4%;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* =========================================
   SECTION 5: The Ahead Journey
   ========================================= */
.journey-section {
    padding: 6rem 5% 8rem 5%;
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.journey-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.journey-header h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-black);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.journey-header .highlight {
    color: var(--dark-red);
}

.journey-header p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #444;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-top: 2rem;
}

.timeline-svg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 90px;
    /* Aligns precisely with the vertical centers of the step nodes */
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 60px;
    /* The amplitude of the wave matching the offset of step-up and step-down */
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.animated-path {
    animation: dashMove 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes dashMove {
    from {
        stroke-dashoffset: 1000;
    }

    to {
        stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
}

.timeline-items {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-step {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

/* Offsetting alternating columns to create the wave effect */
.step-up {
    margin-top: 0px;
}

.step-down {
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.step-icon {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: white;
    border: 6px solid;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.step-connector {
    width: 2px;
    height: 30px;
    /* Connects icon to the node on the path */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.step-node {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: white;
    border: 4px solid;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.step-content {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 10px;
}

.step-num {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.step-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark-red);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.step-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--dark-red);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.target-step {
    flex: 0.5;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.target-icon {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

/* =========================================
   SECTION 6: Why This Matters & We Offer
   ========================================= */
.why-matters-section {
    padding: 6rem 5%;
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.decor-blob-left {
    position: absolute;
    top: -2rem;
    left: 2%;
    z-index: 3;
}

.decor-arrow-left {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -3rem;
    left: -2%;
    z-index: 3;
}

.matters-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Slideshow Left Column */
.slideshow-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.slideshow-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
}

.slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
}

.slide-bg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}

.slide-overlay-text {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: none;
    width: 100%;
}

.slide-overlay-text h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Content Right Column */
.matters-content-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4rem;
}

/* Why This Matters Block */
.matters-top-block {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.matters-text-col {
    flex: 1;
}

.matters-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-red);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.matters-list {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--dark-red);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.matters-list p {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark-red);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.matters-list p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.matters-illustration {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 200px;
}

/* We Offer Block */
.we-offer-block {
    width: 100%;
}

.offer-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.offer-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-red);
    line-height: 1;
}

.offer-underline {
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: #ffb703;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.offer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
}

.offer-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.offer-item:nth-child(odd) {
    border-right: 1px dashed rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.offer-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.offer-circle {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: #e0e0e0;
}

.offer-item p {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark-red);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* =========================================
   SECTION 7: We Don't Prepare Students
   ========================================= */
.prepare-section {
    padding: 6rem 5% 8rem 5%;
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decor */
.s7-blob-top-left {
    position: absolute;
    top: -3rem;
    left: -2%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.s7-plane {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 80%;
}

.s7-bulb-top-right {
    position: absolute;
    top: 5rem;
    right: 5%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.s7-blob-bottom-left {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -5rem;
    left: -5%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.s7-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: 2rem;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(#fff 2px, transparent 2px);
    background-size: 15px 15px;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Header */
.prepare-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.prepare-header h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-black);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.prepare-header .uppercase-bold {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.underline-squiggly {
    position: relative;
}

.underline-squiggly::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -5px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 6px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 10px 0, transparent 10px, #ffb703 11px);
    background-size: 20px 10px;
    background-repeat: repeat-x;
}

/* Grid */
.comparison-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.exam-ready-col,
.life-ready-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Simple font title */
.simple-font-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-style: italic;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.simple-font-title.red-text {
    color: var(--dark-red);
}

/* Report Card */
.report-card {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    padding: 2rem;
}

.rc-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--dark-red);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.rc-header h4 {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.rc-field {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.rc-field span {
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.rc-field .line {
    flex: 1;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;
    margin-left: 10px;
    height: 15px;
}

.rc-table {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.rc-table-header {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    background: #fdf2f2;
    padding: 10px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.rc-table-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    height: 35px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.rc-table-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.rc-table-row>div {
    border-right: 1px solid #eee;
}

.rc-table-row>div:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.rc-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.rc-remarks {
    flex: 1;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.rc-remarks .line {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;
    margin-top: 15px;
    width: 90%;
}

.rc-badge {
    margin-left: 10px;
}

/* Center Arrow */
.center-arrow {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.arrow-circle {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--dark-red);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Portfolio Container */
.portfolio-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 740px; /* Accounts for the book (300px) and the cards sticking out to the right */
    height: 400px;
    margin-left: 0;
    z-index: 10;
}

.portfolio-book {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 300px;
    height: 400px;
    background: #7a0000;
    border-radius: 5px 15px 15px 5px;
    box-shadow: 10px 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    z-index: 20;
    display: flex;
}

.book-spine {
    width: 20px;
    height: 100%;
    background: #500000;
    border-radius: 5px 0 0 5px;
}

.book-cover {
    flex: 1;
    background: #8B0000;
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    position: relative;
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.book-cover h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.book-cover p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #ffb703;
    margin-top: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.book-decor {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.elastic-band {
    position: absolute;
    right: 25px;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 10px;
    background: #222;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.elastic-button {
    width: 30px;
    height: 45px;
    background: #333;
    border-radius: 4px;
    position: absolute;
    right: -10px;
    box-shadow: -2px 0 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.elastic-button::after {
    content: '';
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #111;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Portfolio Cards */
.portfolio-card {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    height: 360px;
    width: 150px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
    box-shadow: 5px 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    z-index: 10;
    padding-top: 35px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.portfolio-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 10px 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.card-tab {
    position: absolute;
    top: -25px;
    left: 0;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
}

.card-icon {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.card-img {
    width: 85%;
    height: 120px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.card-lines {
    width: 85%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.cline {
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: #eee;
}

.cline:last-child {
    width: 60%;
}

/* Staggering the 5 cards side-by-side */
.card-1 {
    left: 150px;
    z-index: 15;
}

.card-2 {
    left: 260px;
    z-index: 14;
}

.card-3 {
    left: 370px;
    z-index: 13;
}

.card-4 {
    left: 480px;
    z-index: 12;
}

.card-5 {
    left: 590px;
    z-index: 11;
}

/* CTA Button */
.prepare-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 8rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.btn-dark-red {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #7a0000;
    color: white;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(122, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.btn-dark-red:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(122, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* =========================================
   SECTION 8: Our Programs
   ========================================= */
.programs-section {
    padding: 6rem 5% 8rem 5%;
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
}

.programs-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.programs-header .serif-title {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: var(--dark-red);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.programs-header .uppercase {
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.header-divider {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin: 10px 0 15px 0;
}

.header-divider .line {
    width: 60px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background-color: var(--dark-red);
}

.header-divider .icon-book {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.programs-subtitle {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--dark-red);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.programs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.program-card {
    background: #fffaf8;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.06);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.program-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.program-content {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.program-title-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.program-title-row .serif-heading {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    color: var(--dark-red);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
}

.class-badge {
    background-color: #f3e4e4;
    color: var(--dark-red);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.card-divider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1.5px;
    background-color: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.1);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.program-desc {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.program-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.tag {
    background-color: #f3e4e4;
    color: var(--dark-red);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* =========================================
   FOOTER CTA SECTION
   ========================================= */
.footer-cta-section {
    padding: 4rem 5% 8rem 5%;
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.footer-cta-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B0000, #4a0000);
    border-radius: 40px;
    padding: 6rem 4rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.15), 0 0 100px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.05);
    color: white;
}

.footer-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-subtitle {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.btn-discovery {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--dark-red);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 1.2rem 3rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.btn-discovery:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.footer-note {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* =========================================
   STICKY BUTTON
   ========================================= */
.sticky-enquire-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    background-color: var(--dark-red);
    color: white;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 15px 35px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.4);
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, background-color 0.3s;
}

.sticky-enquire-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.5);
    background-color: #a80000;
}

/* Responsive Rules for all sections */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .next-gen-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 4rem;
    }

    .center-graphic-wrapper {
        order: -1;
    }

    .profiles-column {
        max-width: 100%;
        width: 100%;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-section {
        min-height: auto;
        padding-top: 6rem;
    }

    .questions-grid {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .question-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .question-text {
        margin-top: 0;
    }

    .profiles-column {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Section 5 Responsive */
    .timeline-wrapper {
        padding-left: 10%;
    }

    .timeline-svg {
        display: none;
    }

    .timeline-items {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 3rem;
        position: relative;
    }

    .timeline-items::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 43px;
        width: 4px;
        background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #d6a5a5 50%, transparent 50%);
        background-size: 100% 20px;
        z-index: 0;
    }

    .timeline-step {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: flex-start;
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 0 !important;
    }

    .step-connector,
    .step-node {
        display: none;
    }

    .step-content {
        margin-top: 0;
        margin-left: 2rem;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .target-step {
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        margin-left: 5px;
    }

    /* Section 6 Responsive */
    .matters-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .slideshow-wrapper {
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    }

    .matters-top-block {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .matters-list {
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 3px solid var(--dark-red);
        padding-left: 0;
        padding-top: 1.5rem;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    /* Section 7 Responsive */
    .comparison-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 5rem;
    }

    .center-arrow svg {
        transform: rotate(90deg);
    }

    .portfolio-container {
        transform: scale(0.85);
        transform-origin: center top;
        margin-left: 0;
    }

    /* Section 8 Responsive */
    .programs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .questions-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .secure-spot-btn {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        padding: 0.6rem 0.6rem 0.6rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .btn-icon {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }

    .gradient-circle {
        width: 320px;
        height: 320px;
    }

    .blue-clapperboard {
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
    }

    /* Section 4 Responsive */
    .features-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 2rem;
        padding-left: 15%;
    }

    /* Section 6 Responsive */
    .offer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .offer-item:nth-child(odd) {
        border-right: none;
    }

    /* Section 7 Responsive */
    .portfolio-container {
        transform: scale(0.7);
        margin-left: -30px;
    }

    .divider {
        display: none;
    }

    .image-card {
        width: 220px;
        height: 220px;
        border-width: 8px;
    }

    .decor-arrow {
        right: -10px;
        width: 70px;
        top: 2rem;
    }

    /* Section 7 Responsive */
    .report-card {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 400px;
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .rc-table-header,
    .rc-table-row {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }

    .portfolio-container {
        transform: scale(0.65);
    }

    /* Section 8 Responsive */
    .programs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Footer CTA Responsive */
    .footer-cta-card {
        padding: 4rem 2rem;
        border-radius: 30px;
    }

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

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

    .btn-discovery {
        padding: 1rem 2rem;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    /* Sticky Button Responsive */
    .sticky-enquire-btn {
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 20px;
        padding: 12px 25px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* Scroll Animations */
.animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.animate-on-scroll.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.delay-100 {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.delay-200 {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.delay-300 {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.delay-400 {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.delay-500 {
    transition-delay: 0.5s;
}