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/* ═══════════ ABOUT US — ULTRA PREMIUM PAGE STYLES ═════════ */
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/* ═══════════ AMBIENT BACKGROUND EFFECTS ═══════════ */
/* These create floating lights, aurora bands, crystals across entire page */
.about-hero::after,
.about-vmq::after,
.about-values::after,
.about-why::after,
.about-timeline::after,
.about-facilities::after,
.about-gallery::after,
.about-partners::after,
.about-leadership::after,
.about-testimonials::after,
.about-faq::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 120px 120px at 15% 30%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 100px 100px at 85% 70%, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80px 80px at 50% 50%, rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  /* animation: ambient-drift 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate; */ /* Disabled for GPU optimization */
}

@keyframes ambient-drift {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.5;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-20px) scale(1.05);
  }
}


/* ═══════════ SHARED SECTION COMPONENTS ═══════════ */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-500);
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 8px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Shimmer on every tag */
.section-tag::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 50%, transparent 70%);
  background-size: 250% 100%;
  animation: tag-shimmer 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes tag-shimmer {
  0% {
    background-position: 250% 0;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: -250% 0;
  }
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4.5vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-600), var(--blue-400), #8b5cf6, var(--blue-500));
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: gradient-text-flow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes gradient-text-flow {

  0%,
  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }

  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════ S1: HERO BANNER ══════════════════════════════ */
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.about-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 40%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.14) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 20% 80%, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 80% 20%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.10) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-base) 0%, #d4e3f9 40%, #dbe8fb 60%, var(--bg-base) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Aurora bands */
.about-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  left: -20%;
  width: 140%;
  height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06) 20%,
      rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.08) 40%,
      rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.06) 60%,
      rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06) 80%,
      transparent 100%);
  transform: rotate(-8deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes aurora-sweep {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(-8deg) translateX(-5%);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(-5deg) translateX(5%);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.about-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.about-hero-blob--1 {
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3), transparent 70%);
  top: -15%;
  left: -10%;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.about-hero-blob--2 {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.25), transparent 70%);
  bottom: -15%;
  right: -10%;
  animation-delay: -4s;
}

.about-hero-blob--3 {
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.18), transparent 70%);
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation-delay: -8s;
}

@keyframes hero-blob-float {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }

  25% {
    transform: translate(40px, -30px) scale(1.15);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(-10px, 20px) scale(0.95);
  }

  75% {
    transform: translate(-30px, -10px) scale(1.08);
  }
}

.about-hero-content {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  padding: 140px 24px 80px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.about-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
  padding: 10px 26px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) inset;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Shimmer sweep on badge */
.about-hero-badge::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 50%, transparent 70%);
  background-size: 250% 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5);
}

@keyframes badge-dot-pulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scale(0.6);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
  }
}

@keyframes badge-float {

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

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

.about-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(52px, 9vw, 110px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.02;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  letter-spacing: -3px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
}

.about-hero-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 20px);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto 52px;
}

.about-hero-scroll {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.scroll-line {
  width: 2px;
  height: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue-400), transparent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: relative;
}

.scroll-line::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -2px;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue-400);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5);
}

@keyframes scroll-dot-drop {
  0% {
    top: 0;
    opacity: 1;
  }

  80% {
    top: 100%;
    opacity: 0.3;
  }

  100% {
    top: 0;
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@keyframes scroll-line-pulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    height: 52px;
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.3;
    height: 36px;
  }
}


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/* ═══════════ S2: STATS COUNTER ════════════════════════════ */
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.about-stats {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: 0;
  margin-top: -60px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.about-stats-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(1.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 44px 52px;
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 60px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) inset;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* shimmer sweep */
.about-stats-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 50%, transparent 70%);
  background-size: 250% 100%;
  animation: shimmer-sweep 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Glowing top accent */
.about-stats-grid::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--blue-400), #8b5cf6, var(--blue-400), transparent);
  border-radius: 0 0 3px 3px;
  animation: stats-border-glow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes stats-border-glow {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0.5;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 1;
    left: 5%;
    right: 5%;
  }
}

@keyframes shimmer-sweep {
  0% {
    background-position: 250% 0;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: -250% 0;
  }
}

.about-stat-card {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  position: relative;
}

.about-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 60px);
  font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-600), var(--blue-400), #8b5cf6);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: gradient-text-flow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  line-height: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15));
}

.about-stat-suffix {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-400);
}

.about-stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.about-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--blue-200), transparent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}


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/* ═══════════ S3: STORY SECTION (DARK EDITORIAL) ═══════════ */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.story-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Gradient fade from light → dark ABOVE the image */
.story-section::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  height: 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-base) 0%, #dce5f2 15%, #b8c9de 30%, #8ba3c4 50%, #5a7da6 70%, #344f73 85%, #1e2d4a 100%);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-top: -40px;
}

/* ─── CINEMATIC IMAGE BANNER ─── */
.story-hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.story-hero-slider {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.story-hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.2s ease, transform 2s ease;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.story-hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.story-hero-slide img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.story-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26, 39, 68, 0.6) 0%, rgba(30, 45, 74, 0.1) 25%, rgba(26, 39, 68, 0.05) 45%, rgba(26, 39, 68, 0.35) 65%, rgba(26, 39, 68, 0.85) 85%, rgba(26, 39, 68, 0.95) 100%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.04) 0%, transparent 50%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.story-hero-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 80px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.story-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.15);
  border-radius: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.story-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(38px, 6vw, 72px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Slider navigation — minimal, non-intrusive */
.story-hero-nav {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  z-index: 4;
  background: none;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.story-nav-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.story-nav-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.story-nav-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.92);
}

.story-nav-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-smooth);
  border: none;
}

.slider-dot.active {
  background: #fff;
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}


/* ─── DARK IMMERSIVE BODY ─── */
.story-body {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1a2744 0%, #1e2d4a 30%, #243553 50%, #2d4060 70%, #4a6a94 85%, #8ba3c4 93%, #c5d5ea 97%, var(--bg-soft) 100%);
  padding: 60px 0 120px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.story-body-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.story-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.3;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  animation: story-glow-float 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.story-glow--1 {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2), transparent 70%);
  top: -10%;
  left: -5%;
}

.story-glow--2 {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.15), transparent 70%);
  bottom: -10%;
  right: -5%;
  animation-delay: -5s;
}

@keyframes story-glow-float {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.15);
  }
}


/* ─── FLOATING HIGHLIGHT PILLS ─── */
.story-highlights {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 0 32px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.story-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.12);
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* shimmer on pills */
.story-pill::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 50%, transparent 70%);
  background-size: 250% 100%;
  animation: shimmer-sweep 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.story-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
}

.story-pill-icon {
  font-size: 17px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.story-pill-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}


/* ─── STORY CHAPTERS ─── */
.story-chapters {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.story-chapter {
  display: flex;
  gap: 22px;
  padding: 36px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.08);
  border-radius: 24px;
  transition: all 0.6s var(--ease-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Top accent bar */
.story-chapter::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.3), transparent);
  border-radius: 0 0 2px 2px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.story-chapter:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* shimmer on each chapter */
.story-chapter::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 50%, transparent 70%);
  background-size: 250% 100%;
  animation: shimmer-sweep 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.story-chapter:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

.chapter-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 44px;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.6), rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.15));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 52px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.story-chapter:hover .chapter-number {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.9), rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.4));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.3));
}

.chapter-bar {
  width: 2px;
  align-self: stretch;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.5), rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.15), transparent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.story-chapter:hover .chapter-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue-400), rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.3), transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.2);
}

.chapter-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.chapter-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.story-chapter:hover .chapter-title {
  color: #fff;
}

.chapter-content p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.9;
}

.chapter-content strong {
  color: var(--blue-300);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.chapter-content em {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════ S4: VMQ CARDS ════════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-vmq {
  padding: 60px 0 100px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 58% at 26% 68%, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.13) 0%, transparent 52%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 48% 46% at 74% 18%, rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.1) 0%, transparent 54%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 62% 42% at 50% 42%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08) 0%, transparent 58%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-soft), var(--bg-base));
}

.about-vmq .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.vmq-fluid-scene {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vmq-fluid-scene::before,
.vmq-fluid-scene::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.vmq-fluid-scene::before {
  width: min(78vw, 980px);
  height: min(78vw, 980px);
  left: -26%;
  top: 6%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.22) 0%, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.16) 24%, rgba(219, 234, 254, 0.1) 42%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.82;
  animation: vmq-orb-left 11s cubic-bezier(0.42, 0.08, 0.32, 0.98) infinite;
}

.vmq-fluid-scene::after {
  width: min(72vw, 900px);
  height: min(72vw, 900px);
  right: -24%;
  bottom: -18%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.18) 0%, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.12) 28%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 46%, transparent 72%);
  opacity: 0.78;
  animation: vmq-orb-right 12.5s cubic-bezier(0.42, 0.08, 0.32, 0.98) -3.5s infinite;
}

.values-aurora::before,
.values-liquid::before,
.values-ribbon::before,
.values-glass::before,
.values-neon::before,
.values-kaleido::before,
.values-glint::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.values-aurora {
  border-radius: 44% 56% 58% 42% / 44% 42% 58% 56%;
  background: linear-gradient(118deg, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.64), rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.18), rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.56), rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.18));
  opacity: 0.72;
}

.values-aurora--one {
  width: min(62vw, 980px);
  height: min(34vw, 520px);
  left: -10%;
  top: 4%;
  animation: values-drift-a 8.8s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -6%;
  --ty-0: 1%;
  --rot-0: -12deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: 6%;
  --ty-1: 6%;
  --rot-1: -5deg;
  --scale-1: 1.08;
  --tx-2: 12%;
  --ty-2: -3%;
  --rot-2: -8deg;
  --scale-2: 1.04;
}

.values-aurora--two {
  width: min(56vw, 860px);
  height: min(30vw, 460px);
  right: -12%;
  bottom: 0%;
  animation: values-drift-b 9.4s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: 5%;
  --ty-0: -3%;
  --rot-0: 11deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: -5%;
  --ty-1: 4%;
  --rot-1: 5deg;
  --scale-1: 1.09;
  --tx-2: -10%;
  --ty-2: 1%;
  --rot-2: 8deg;
  --scale-2: 1.04;
}

.values-liquid {
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 34% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), rgba(125, 211, 252, 0.34) 26%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.22) 50%, rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.16) 68%, transparent 80%);
  opacity: 0.84;
}

.values-liquid::before {
  inset: 8%;
  border-radius: inherit;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  opacity: 0.44;
}

.values-liquid--one {
  width: min(38vw, 560px);
  height: min(38vw, 560px);
  left: -2%;
  bottom: 0%;
  animation: values-drift-b 7.8s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -2%;
  --ty-0: 4%;
  --rot-0: 0deg;
  --scale-0: 0.98;
  --tx-1: 5%;
  --ty-1: -3%;
  --rot-1: 4deg;
  --scale-1: 1.08;
  --tx-2: 8%;
  --ty-2: 7%;
  --rot-2: -2deg;
  --scale-2: 1.04;
}

.values-liquid--two {
  width: min(28vw, 410px);
  height: min(28vw, 410px);
  left: 36%;
  top: 10%;
  animation: values-drift-a 7.1s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -3%;
  --ty-0: 1%;
  --rot-0: 0deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: 5%;
  --ty-1: 5%;
  --rot-1: 3deg;
  --scale-1: 1.1;
  --tx-2: -4%;
  --ty-2: -3%;
  --rot-2: 0deg;
  --scale-2: 1.04;
}

.values-liquid--three {
  width: min(30vw, 450px);
  height: min(30vw, 450px);
  right: 2%;
  top: 36%;
  animation: values-drift-b 8.6s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: 4%;
  --ty-0: 3%;
  --rot-0: 0deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: -5%;
  --ty-1: -4%;
  --rot-1: -3deg;
  --scale-1: 1.08;
  --tx-2: 4%;
  --ty-2: 6%;
  --rot-2: 2deg;
  --scale-2: 1.03;
}

.values-ribbon {
  height: 92px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(45, 212, 191, 0), rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.34) 16%, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.6) 50%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.34) 84%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0));
  opacity: 0.88;
}

.values-ribbon::before {
  inset: 28px 7%;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.44) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
}

.values-ribbon--one {
  width: 88%;
  left: -14%;
  top: 16%;
  animation: values-ribbon-sway 6.8s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --sway-x-0: -2%;
  --sway-y-0: 0%;
  --sway-r-0: -10deg;
  --sway-x-1: 6%;
  --sway-y-1: 3%;
  --sway-r-1: -4deg;
  --sway-x-2: 10%;
  --sway-y-2: -2%;
  --sway-r-2: -7deg;
}

.values-ribbon--two {
  width: 84%;
  right: -12%;
  top: 44%;
  animation: values-ribbon-sway 7.4s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate -1.4s;
  --sway-x-0: 3%;
  --sway-y-0: 0%;
  --sway-r-0: 9deg;
  --sway-x-1: -5%;
  --sway-y-1: 3%;
  --sway-r-1: 3deg;
  --sway-x-2: -8%;
  --sway-y-2: -2%;
  --sway-r-2: 6deg;
}

.values-ribbon--three {
  width: 68%;
  left: 18%;
  bottom: 4%;
  animation: values-ribbon-sway 6.4s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate -1.2s;
  --sway-x-0: 0%;
  --sway-y-0: 2%;
  --sway-r-0: -5deg;
  --sway-x-1: 4%;
  --sway-y-1: -3%;
  --sway-r-1: 2deg;
  --sway-x-2: -3%;
  --sway-y-2: 3%;
  --sway-r-2: -4deg;
}

.values-glass {
  border-radius: 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.34);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 34%, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.14) 68%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.16));
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42), 0 18px 40px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.06);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.values-glass::before {
  inset: 1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) 58%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
}

.values-glass--one {
  width: 48%;
  height: 38%;
  left: 3%;
  top: 22%;
  animation: values-drift-a 8.2s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -1%;
  --ty-0: 2%;
  --rot-0: -8deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: 4%;
  --ty-1: -1%;
  --rot-1: -3deg;
  --scale-1: 1.02;
  --tx-2: 6%;
  --ty-2: 3%;
  --rot-2: -6deg;
  --scale-2: 1.01;
}

.values-glass--two {
  width: 42%;
  height: 34%;
  right: 1%;
  top: 38%;
  animation: values-drift-b 8.9s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: 2%;
  --ty-0: 0%;
  --rot-0: 8deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: -4%;
  --ty-1: 2%;
  --rot-1: 4deg;
  --scale-1: 1.04;
  --tx-2: -6%;
  --ty-2: -2%;
  --rot-2: 6deg;
  --scale-2: 1.01;
}

.values-neon {
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.46);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), 0 0 30px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.1);
  opacity: 0.72;
}

.values-neon::before {
  inset: 18px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0), rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12), rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.2), rgba(236, 72, 153, 0));
}

.values-neon--one {
  width: min(50vw, 760px);
  height: min(50vw, 760px);
  right: -14%;
  top: -14%;
  animation: values-drift-b 8.8s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: 4%;
  --ty-0: -3%;
  --rot-0: 0deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: -3%;
  --ty-1: 6%;
  --rot-1: 4deg;
  --scale-1: 1.05;
  --tx-2: -9%;
  --ty-2: 2%;
  --rot-2: 0deg;
  --scale-2: 1.02;
}

.values-neon--two {
  width: min(40vw, 620px);
  height: min(20vw, 320px);
  left: -10%;
  bottom: 2%;
  animation: values-drift-a 7.8s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -3%;
  --ty-0: 1%;
  --rot-0: -8deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: 5%;
  --ty-1: -3%;
  --rot-1: -3deg;
  --scale-1: 1.05;
  --tx-2: 8%;
  --ty-2: 3%;
  --rot-2: -6deg;
  --scale-2: 1.01;
}

.values-kaleido {
  opacity: 0.48;
  border-radius: 26px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.24) 38%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.28) 72%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06));
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.values-kaleido::before {
  inset: 10%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
}

.values-kaleido--one {
  width: min(16vw, 240px);
  height: min(16vw, 240px);
  left: 15%;
  top: 10%;
  animation: values-kaleido-spin 7.2s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
}

.values-kaleido--two {
  width: min(18vw, 280px);
  height: min(18vw, 280px);
  right: 14%;
  bottom: 6%;
  animation: values-kaleido-spin 8s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.values-mesh {
  inset: 8% -8% 6%;
  background:
    linear-gradient(118deg, transparent 18%, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.16) 28%, transparent 38%),
    linear-gradient(118deg, transparent 44%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.14) 52%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(118deg, transparent 68%, rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.12) 76%, transparent 84%);
  opacity: 0.22;
  animation: values-mesh-shift 8.8s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
}

.values-glint {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) 0 16%, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.56) 36%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.24) 58%, transparent 74%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 26px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.18);
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.values-glint::before {
  inset: -24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.values-glint--one {
  left: 22%;
  top: 26%;
  animation: values-glint-float 4.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.values-glint--two {
  right: 16%;
  top: 34%;
  animation: values-glint-float 5.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate -1.4s;
}

.values-glint--three {
  left: 18%;
  bottom: 12%;
  animation: values-glint-float 5.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate -2s;
}

/* --- VMQ Section optimization --- */
.vmq-fluid-scene {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20% -20% -20%;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  contain: paint;
}

.vmq-fluid-scene::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 65%, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.24) 0%, transparent 48%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 35%, rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.2) 0%, transparent 48%);
  opacity: 0.95;
}



.vmq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.vmq-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 44px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.7s var(--ease-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Animated gradient border on top */
.vmq-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-400), #8b5cf6, var(--blue-400));
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  animation: card-border-flow 3s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes card-border-flow {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 0;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 200% 0;
  }
}

/* Shimmer sweep on card */
.vmq-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) 50%, transparent 70%);
  background-size: 250% 100%;
  animation: shimmer-sweep 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vmq-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.vmq-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 64px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.14),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18);
}

.vmq-icon {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-50), rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.2));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
  color: var(--blue-500);
  transition: all 0.6s var(--ease-smooth);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
}

.vmq-card:hover .vmq-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-8deg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-100), rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18));
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
}

.vmq-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vmq-text {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.8;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vmq-divider {
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-400), #8b5cf6);
  margin: 18px auto;
  border-radius: 3px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vmq-text-bm {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.65;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes vmq-bg-rotate {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .vmq-fluid-scene::before {
    width: 120vw;
    height: 120vw;
    left: -44%;
    top: 12%;
  }

  .vmq-fluid-scene::after {
    width: 104vw;
    height: 104vw;
    right: -40%;
    bottom: -22%;
  }

  .vmq-fluid-sheet--left {
    width: 112vw;
    left: -40%;
    top: 34%;
  }

  .vmq-fluid-sheet--right {
    width: 108vw;
    right: -42%;
    top: 10%;
  }

  .vmq-fluid-sheet--center {
    width: 118vw;
    bottom: 10%;
  }

  .vmq-fluid-ribbon--upper {
    top: 10%;
    height: 110px;
  }

  .vmq-fluid-ribbon--lower {
    height: 128px;
  }

  .vmq-fluid-trace {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .vmq-fluid-sheet,
  .vmq-fluid-ribbon,
  .vmq-fluid-trace {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════ S5: CORE VALUES ══════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-values {
  padding: var(--section-pad);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 68% 58% at 14% 24%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2) 0%, transparent 56%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 52% 46% at 88% 18%, rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.24) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 56% 88%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.16) 0%, transparent 64%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #eff5ff 0%, #e7eefc 46%, #eff5ff 100%);
}

.about-values .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.values-spectrum-scene {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20% -20% -20%;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  contain: paint;
}

.values-spectrum-scene::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28) 0%, transparent 48%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 65% 30%, rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.32) 0%, transparent 48%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 60% 65%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.24) 0%, transparent 48%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 60%, rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.2) 0%, transparent 48%);
  opacity: 0.95;
}



.values-aurora::before,
.values-liquid::before,
.values-ribbon::before,
.values-glass::before,
.values-neon::before,
.values-kaleido::before,
.values-glint::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.values-aurora {
  border-radius: 44% 56% 58% 42% / 44% 42% 58% 56%;
  background: linear-gradient(118deg, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.64), rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.18), rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.56), rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.18));
  opacity: 0.72;
}

.values-aurora::before {
  inset: 12%;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 28% 34%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.34), transparent 56%);
}

.values-aurora--one {
  width: min(62vw, 980px);
  height: min(34vw, 520px);
  left: -10%;
  top: 4%;
  animation: values-drift-a 8.8s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -6%;
  --ty-0: 1%;
  --rot-0: -12deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: 6%;
  --ty-1: 6%;
  --rot-1: -5deg;
  --scale-1: 1.08;
  --tx-2: 12%;
  --ty-2: -3%;
  --rot-2: -8deg;
  --scale-2: 1.04;
}

.values-aurora--two {
  width: min(56vw, 860px);
  height: min(30vw, 460px);
  right: -12%;
  bottom: 0%;
  animation: values-drift-b 9.4s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: 5%;
  --ty-0: -3%;
  --rot-0: 11deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: -5%;
  --ty-1: 4%;
  --rot-1: 5deg;
  --scale-1: 1.09;
  --tx-2: -10%;
  --ty-2: 1%;
  --rot-2: 8deg;
  --scale-2: 1.04;
}

.values-liquid {
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 34% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), rgba(125, 211, 252, 0.34) 26%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.22) 50%, rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.16) 68%, transparent 80%);
  opacity: 0.84;
}

.values-liquid::before {
  inset: 8%;
  border-radius: inherit;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  opacity: 0.44;
}

.values-liquid--one {
  width: min(38vw, 560px);
  height: min(38vw, 560px);
  left: -2%;
  bottom: 0%;
  animation: values-drift-b 7.8s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -2%;
  --ty-0: 4%;
  --rot-0: 0deg;
  --scale-0: 0.98;
  --tx-1: 5%;
  --ty-1: -3%;
  --rot-1: 4deg;
  --scale-1: 1.08;
  --tx-2: 8%;
  --ty-2: 7%;
  --rot-2: -2deg;
  --scale-2: 1.04;
}

.values-liquid--two {
  width: min(28vw, 410px);
  height: min(28vw, 410px);
  left: 36%;
  top: 10%;
  animation: values-drift-a 7.1s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -3%;
  --ty-0: 1%;
  --rot-0: 0deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: 5%;
  --ty-1: 5%;
  --rot-1: 3deg;
  --scale-1: 1.1;
  --tx-2: -4%;
  --ty-2: -3%;
  --rot-2: 0deg;
  --scale-2: 1.04;
}

.values-liquid--three {
  width: min(30vw, 450px);
  height: min(30vw, 450px);
  right: 2%;
  top: 36%;
  animation: values-drift-b 8.6s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: 4%;
  --ty-0: 3%;
  --rot-0: 0deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: -5%;
  --ty-1: -4%;
  --rot-1: -3deg;
  --scale-1: 1.08;
  --tx-2: 4%;
  --ty-2: 6%;
  --rot-2: 2deg;
  --scale-2: 1.03;
}

.values-ribbon {
  height: 92px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(45, 212, 191, 0), rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.34) 16%, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.6) 50%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.34) 84%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0));
  opacity: 0.88;
}

.values-ribbon::before {
  inset: 28px 7%;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.44) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
}

.values-ribbon--one {
  width: 88%;
  left: -14%;
  top: 16%;
  animation: values-ribbon-sway 6.8s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --sway-x-0: -2%;
  --sway-y-0: 0%;
  --sway-r-0: -10deg;
  --sway-x-1: 6%;
  --sway-y-1: 3%;
  --sway-r-1: -4deg;
  --sway-x-2: 10%;
  --sway-y-2: -2%;
  --sway-r-2: -7deg;
}

.values-ribbon--two {
  width: 84%;
  right: -12%;
  top: 44%;
  animation: values-ribbon-sway 7.4s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate -1.4s;
  --sway-x-0: 3%;
  --sway-y-0: 0%;
  --sway-r-0: 9deg;
  --sway-x-1: -5%;
  --sway-y-1: 3%;
  --sway-r-1: 3deg;
  --sway-x-2: -8%;
  --sway-y-2: -2%;
  --sway-r-2: 6deg;
}

.values-ribbon--three {
  width: 68%;
  left: 18%;
  bottom: 4%;
  animation: values-ribbon-sway 6.4s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate -1.2s;
  --sway-x-0: 0%;
  --sway-y-0: 2%;
  --sway-r-0: -5deg;
  --sway-x-1: 4%;
  --sway-y-1: -3%;
  --sway-r-1: 2deg;
  --sway-x-2: -3%;
  --sway-y-2: 3%;
  --sway-r-2: -4deg;
}

.values-glass {
  border-radius: 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.34);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 34%, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.14) 68%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.16));
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42), 0 18px 40px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.06);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.values-glass::before {
  inset: 1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) 58%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
}

.values-glass--one {
  width: 48%;
  height: 38%;
  left: 3%;
  top: 22%;
  animation: values-drift-a 8.2s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -1%;
  --ty-0: 2%;
  --rot-0: -8deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: 4%;
  --ty-1: -1%;
  --rot-1: -3deg;
  --scale-1: 1.02;
  --tx-2: 6%;
  --ty-2: 3%;
  --rot-2: -6deg;
  --scale-2: 1.01;
}

.values-glass--two {
  width: 42%;
  height: 34%;
  right: 1%;
  top: 38%;
  animation: values-drift-b 8.9s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: 2%;
  --ty-0: 0%;
  --rot-0: 8deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: -4%;
  --ty-1: 2%;
  --rot-1: 4deg;
  --scale-1: 1.04;
  --tx-2: -6%;
  --ty-2: -2%;
  --rot-2: 6deg;
  --scale-2: 1.01;
}

.values-neon {
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.46);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), 0 0 30px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.1);
  opacity: 0.72;
}

.values-neon::before {
  inset: 18px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0), rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12), rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.2), rgba(236, 72, 153, 0));
}

.values-neon--one {
  width: min(50vw, 760px);
  height: min(50vw, 760px);
  right: -14%;
  top: -14%;
  animation: values-drift-b 8.8s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: 4%;
  --ty-0: -3%;
  --rot-0: 0deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: -3%;
  --ty-1: 6%;
  --rot-1: 4deg;
  --scale-1: 1.05;
  --tx-2: -9%;
  --ty-2: 2%;
  --rot-2: 0deg;
  --scale-2: 1.02;
}

.values-neon--two {
  width: min(40vw, 620px);
  height: min(20vw, 320px);
  left: -10%;
  bottom: 2%;
  animation: values-drift-a 7.8s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -3%;
  --ty-0: 1%;
  --rot-0: -8deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: 5%;
  --ty-1: -3%;
  --rot-1: -3deg;
  --scale-1: 1.05;
  --tx-2: 8%;
  --ty-2: 3%;
  --rot-2: -6deg;
  --scale-2: 1.01;
}

.values-kaleido {
  opacity: 0.48;
  border-radius: 26px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.24) 38%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.28) 72%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06));
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.values-kaleido::before {
  inset: 10%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
}

.values-kaleido--one {
  width: min(16vw, 240px);
  height: min(16vw, 240px);
  left: 15%;
  top: 10%;
  animation: values-kaleido-spin 7.2s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
}

.values-kaleido--two {
  width: min(18vw, 280px);
  height: min(18vw, 280px);
  right: 14%;
  bottom: 6%;
  animation: values-kaleido-spin 8s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.values-mesh {
  inset: 8% -8% 6%;
  background:
    linear-gradient(118deg, transparent 18%, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.16) 28%, transparent 38%),
    linear-gradient(118deg, transparent 44%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.14) 52%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(118deg, transparent 68%, rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.12) 76%, transparent 84%);
  opacity: 0.22;
  animation: values-mesh-shift 8.8s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
}

.values-glint {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) 0 16%, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.56) 36%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.24) 58%, transparent 74%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 26px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.18);
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.values-glint::before {
  inset: -24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.values-glint--one {
  left: 22%;
  top: 26%;
  animation: values-glint-float 4.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.values-glint--two {
  right: 16%;
  top: 34%;
  animation: values-glint-float 5.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate -1.4s;
}

.values-glint--three {
  left: 18%;
  bottom: 12%;
  animation: values-glint-float 5.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate -2s;
}

@keyframes values-bg-rotate {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

@keyframes values-ribbon-sway {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--sway-x-0, 0), var(--sway-y-0, 0), 0) rotate(var(--sway-r-0, -6deg)) scaleX(1);
    opacity: 0.66;
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--sway-x-1, 3%), var(--sway-y-1, 2%), 0) rotate(var(--sway-r-1, -3deg)) scaleX(1.08);
    opacity: 0.96;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--sway-x-2, -2%), var(--sway-y-2, -2%), 0) rotate(var(--sway-r-2, -4deg)) scaleX(1.03);
    opacity: 0.76;
  }
}

@keyframes values-kaleido-spin {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(40deg) scale(0.94);
    opacity: 0.34;
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate3d(8%, -4%, 0) rotate(56deg) scale(1.08);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-6%, 5%, 0) rotate(32deg) scale(1.02);
    opacity: 0.42;
  }
}

@keyframes values-mesh-shift {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(-4%, 0, 0) rotate(-8deg) scale(1.02);
    opacity: 0.16;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate3d(4%, 3%, 0) rotate(-3deg) scale(1.08);
    opacity: 0.28;
  }
}

@keyframes values-glint-float {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(0.92);
    opacity: 0.56;
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate3d(8px, -14px, 0) scale(1.14);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-6px, 10px, 0) scale(0.98);
    opacity: 0.72;
  }
}

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.value-card {
  perspective: 1000px;
  height: 230px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.value-card-front,
.value-card-back {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-smooth);
  text-align: center;
}

.value-card-front {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.07);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Shimmer on front card */
.value-card-front::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 50%, transparent 70%);
  background-size: 250% 100%;
  animation: shimmer-sweep 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.value-card-back {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-500), #6366f1, var(--blue-600));
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: gradient-text-flow 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
}

.value-card:hover .value-card-front {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.value-card:hover .value-card-back {
  transform: rotateY(0deg);
}

.value-icon {
  font-size: 44px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  filter: grayscale(0.15);
  transition: all 0.6s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.value-card:hover .value-icon {
  filter: grayscale(0);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.value-card-front h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.value-card-back p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .values-spectrum-scene::before,
  .values-spectrum-scene::after,
  .values-aurora,
  .values-liquid,
  .values-ribbon,
  .values-glass,
  .values-neon,
  .values-kaleido,
  .values-mesh,
  .values-glint,
  .why-advantage-scene::before,
  .why-advantage-scene::after,
  .why-aurora,
  .why-liquid,
  .why-neon,
  .why-glint,
  .timeline-journey-scene::before,
  .timeline-journey-scene::after,
  .journey-aurora,
  .journey-orbit,
  .journey-glint,
  .gallery-campus-scene::before,
  .gallery-campus-scene::after,
  .campus-aurora,
  .campus-lens,
  .campus-glint,
  .partners-network-scene::before,
  .partners-network-scene::after,
  .network-aurora,
  .network-node,
  .network-glint,
  .leadership-wisdom-scene::before,
  .leadership-wisdom-scene::after,
  .leader-aurora,
  .leader-crystal,
  .leader-glint {
    animation: none !important;
  }

  .values-spectrum-scene {
    opacity: 0.58;
  }

  .why-advantage-scene {
    opacity: 0.68;
  }

  .timeline-journey-scene {
    opacity: 0.7;
  }

  .gallery-campus-scene {
    opacity: 0.65;
  }

  .partners-network-scene {
    opacity: 0.7;
  }

  .leadership-wisdom-scene {
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════ S6: WHY CHOOSE US ════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-why {
  padding: var(--section-pad);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 20% 50%, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-soft), var(--bg-base));
}

/* ═══════════ Why Advantage Spectrum Scene ═══════════ */
.why-advantage-scene {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6% -4% -8%;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  contain: paint;
}

.why-advantage-scene::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22) 0%, transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 75%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.18) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12) 0%, transparent 30%);
  opacity: 0.95;
}



.why-aurora,
.why-liquid,
.why-neon {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-aurora::before,
.why-liquid::before,
.why-neon::before,
.why-glint::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

/* Aurora Blobs */
.why-aurora {
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35) 0%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25) 50%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.82;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.why-aurora::before {
  inset: 10%;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24), transparent 50%);
}

.why-aurora--one {
  width: min(58vw, 880px);
  height: min(32vw, 480px);
  left: -8%;
  top: 6%;
  animation: why-drift-a 10.5s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -4%;
  --ty-0: 2%;
  --rot-0: -8deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: 5%;
  --ty-1: 5%;
  --rot-1: -3deg;
  --scale-1: 1.06;
  --tx-2: 9%;
  --ty-2: -2%;
  --rot-2: -6deg;
  --scale-2: 1.03;
}

.why-aurora--two {
  width: min(50vw, 760px);
  height: min(28vw, 420px);
  right: -10%;
  bottom: 2%;
  animation: why-drift-b 11.2s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: 4%;
  --ty-0: -2%;
  --rot-0: 8deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: -4%;
  --ty-1: 3%;
  --rot-1: 4deg;
  --scale-1: 1.07;
  --tx-2: -8%;
  --ty-2: 1%;
  --rot-2: 6deg;
  --scale-2: 1.03;
}

/* Liquid Orbs */
.why-liquid {
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45), rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25) 24%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15) 48%, transparent 75%);
  opacity: 0.8;
  filter: blur(2px);
}

.why-liquid::before {
  inset: 6%;
  border-radius: inherit;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  opacity: 0.35;
}

.why-liquid--one {
  width: min(34vw, 500px);
  height: min(34vw, 500px);
  left: 2%;
  bottom: -4%;
  animation: why-drift-b 9.2s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -1%;
  --ty-0: 3%;
  --rot-0: 0deg;
  --scale-0: 0.98;
  --tx-1: 4%;
  --ty-1: -2%;
  --rot-1: 3deg;
  --scale-1: 1.06;
  --tx-2: 7%;
  --ty-2: 5%;
  --rot-2: -1deg;
  --scale-2: 1.02;
}

.why-liquid--two {
  width: min(26vw, 380px);
  height: min(26vw, 380px);
  right: 6%;
  top: 8%;
  animation: why-drift-a 8.6s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -2%;
  --ty-0: 1%;
  --rot-0: 0deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: 4%;
  --ty-1: 4%;
  --rot-1: 2deg;
  --scale-1: 1.08;
  --tx-2: -3%;
  --ty-2: -2%;
  --rot-2: 0deg;
  --scale-2: 1.03;
}

/* Neon Rings */
.why-neon {
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15), 0 0 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
  opacity: 0.72;
}

.why-neon::before {
  inset: 14px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0), rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.06), rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12), rgba(168, 85, 247, 0));
}

.why-neon--one {
  width: min(45vw, 680px);
  height: min(45vw, 680px);
  right: -10%;
  top: -10%;
  animation: why-drift-b 10.2s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: 3%;
  --ty-0: -2%;
  --rot-0: 0deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: -2%;
  --ty-1: 5%;
  --rot-1: 3deg;
  --scale-1: 1.04;
  --tx-2: -7%;
  --ty-2: 1%;
  --rot-2: 0deg;
  --scale-2: 1.02;
}

.why-neon--two {
  width: min(35vw, 540px);
  height: min(18vw, 280px);
  left: -8%;
  bottom: 6%;
  animation: why-drift-a 9.4s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -2%;
  --ty-0: 1%;
  --rot-0: -6deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: 4%;
  --ty-1: -2%;
  --rot-1: -2deg;
  --scale-1: 1.04;
  --tx-2: 6%;
  --ty-2: 2%;
  --rot-2: -4deg;
  --scale-2: 1.01;
}

/* Glints / Twinkling Stars */
.why-glint {
  width: 2px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 8px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95),
    0 0 16px 5px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4),
    0 0 28px 10px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.18);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.why-glint::before,
.why-glint::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), transparent);
}

.why-glint::before {
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
}

.why-glint::after {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), transparent);
}

.why-glint--one {
  left: 20%;
  top: 25%;
  animation: why-glint-float 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.why-glint--two {
  right: 18%;
  top: 30%;
  animation: why-glint-float 5.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate -1.5s;
}

.why-glint--three {
  left: 45%;
  bottom: 22%;
  animation: why-glint-float 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate -2s;
}

.why-glint--four {
  right: 32%;
  top: 15%;
  animation: why-glint-float 5.4s ease-in-out infinite alternate -1s;
}

/* Keyframe Animations */
@keyframes why-spectrum-breathe {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(-2%, -2%, 0) scale(0.98);
    opacity: 0.82;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(3%, 3%, 0) scale(1.06);
    opacity: 0.98;
  }
}

@keyframes why-spectrum-sheen {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(-3%, -1%, 0) rotate(-4deg) scale(1.01);
    opacity: 0.38;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(3%, 2%, 0) rotate(-1deg) scale(1.06);
    opacity: 0.65;
  }
}

@keyframes why-drift-a {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-0, 0), var(--ty-0, 0), 0) rotate(var(--rot-0, 0deg)) scale(var(--scale-0, 1));
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-1, 2.5%), var(--ty-1, 2.5%), 0) rotate(var(--rot-1, 3.5deg)) scale(var(--scale-1, 1.04));
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-2, -1.5%), var(--ty-2, -1.5%), 0) rotate(var(--rot-2, -1.5deg)) scale(var(--scale-2, 1.015));
  }
}

@keyframes why-drift-b {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-0, 0), var(--ty-0, 0), 0) rotate(var(--rot-0, 0deg)) scale(var(--scale-0, 1));
    opacity: 0.58;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-1, -2.5%), var(--ty-1, 2.5%), 0) rotate(var(--rot-1, 4deg)) scale(var(--scale-1, 1.05));
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-2, 2.5%), var(--ty-2, -1.5%), 0) rotate(var(--rot-2, 1.5deg)) scale(var(--scale-2, 1.015));
    opacity: 0.62;
  }
}

@keyframes why-glint-float {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(0.7) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 0.48;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate3d(5px, -10px, 0) scale(1.15) rotate(45deg);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-4px, 7px, 0) scale(0.85) rotate(90deg);
    opacity: 0.68;
  }
}

.why-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.why-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 36px 40px;
  transition: all 0.7s var(--ease-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Shimmer on each feature card */
.why-feature::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) 50%, transparent 70%);
  background-size: 250% 100%;
  animation: shimmer-sweep 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.why-feature:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 56px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18);
}

.why-feature-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-200), var(--blue-100));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 68px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.why-feature:hover .why-feature-number {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-400), var(--blue-300));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
}

.why-feature-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-feature-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.why-feature-content p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.why-feature-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-50), rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.12));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--blue-400);
  transition: all 0.6s var(--ease-smooth);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06);
}

.why-feature:hover .why-feature-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-8deg);
  color: var(--blue-500);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-100), rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15));
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════ S7: TIMELINE ═════════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-timeline {
  padding: var(--section-pad);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.07) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-base), var(--bg-soft));
}

/* ═══════════ Timeline Journey Scene ═══════════ */
.timeline-journey-scene {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  contain: paint;
}

.timeline-journey-scene::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 25%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.2) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 75%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
  opacity: 0.95;
}



.journey-aurora,
.journey-orbit {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.journey-aurora::before,
.journey-orbit::before,
.journey-glint::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

/* Journey Aurora Clouds */
.journey-aurora {
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35) 0%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25) 50%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.78;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.journey-aurora::before {
  inset: 12%;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), transparent 48%);
}

.journey-aurora--one {
  width: min(54vw, 820px);
  height: min(30vw, 440px);
  left: -6%;
  top: 10%;
  animation: journey-drift-a 11s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -3%;
  --ty-0: 3%;
  --rot-0: -6deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: 4%;
  --ty-1: 4%;
  --rot-1: -2deg;
  --scale-1: 1.05;
  --tx-2: 8%;
  --ty-2: -1%;
  --rot-2: -4deg;
  --scale-2: 1.02;
}

.journey-aurora--two {
  width: min(48vw, 720px);
  height: min(26vw, 390px);
  right: -8%;
  bottom: 4%;
  animation: journey-drift-b 11.8s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: 3%;
  --ty-0: -3%;
  --rot-0: 6deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: -3%;
  --ty-1: 2%;
  --rot-1: 3deg;
  --scale-1: 1.06;
  --tx-2: -7%;
  --ty-2: 2%;
  --rot-2: 5deg;
  --scale-2: 1.02;
}

/* Time Orbits (Concentric Rings) */
.journey-orbit {
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 22px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08),
    inset 0 0 25px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.06);
}

.journey-orbit::before {
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
  animation: journey-spin-clockwise 45s linear infinite;
}

.journey-orbit--one {
  width: min(65vw, 980px);
  height: min(65vw, 980px);
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0) rotate(12deg);
  animation: journey-drift-a 14s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -50%;
  --ty-0: -48%;
  --rot-0: 12deg;
  --scale-0: 0.98;
  --tx-1: -48%;
  --ty-1: -52%;
  --rot-1: 16deg;
  --scale-1: 1.02;
  --tx-2: -52%;
  --ty-2: -49%;
  --rot-2: 14deg;
  --scale-2: 1.01;
}

.journey-orbit--two {
  width: min(45vw, 680px);
  height: min(45vw, 680px);
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0) rotate(-8deg);
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.2);
  animation: journey-drift-b 12s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -50%;
  --ty-0: -51%;
  --rot-0: -8deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: -52%;
  --ty-1: -48%;
  --rot-1: -5deg;
  --scale-1: 1.04;
  --tx-2: -49%;
  --ty-2: -50%;
  --rot-2: -7deg;
  --scale-2: 1.01;
}

.journey-orbit--two::before {
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15);
  animation-duration: 35s;
  animation-direction: reverse;
}

.journey-orbit--three {
  width: min(80vw, 1200px);
  height: min(80vw, 1200px);
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0) rotate(35deg);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
  animation: journey-drift-a 16s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate -2s;
  --tx-0: -50%;
  --ty-0: -49%;
  --rot-0: 35deg;
  --scale-0: 0.97;
  --tx-1: -52%;
  --ty-1: -51%;
  --rot-1: 39deg;
  --scale-1: 1.03;
  --tx-2: -48%;
  --ty-2: -50%;
  --rot-2: 37deg;
  --scale-2: 1;
}

.journey-orbit--three::before {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
  animation-duration: 55s;
  animation-direction: normal;
}

.journey-orbit--four {
  width: min(25vw, 380px);
  height: min(25vw, 380px);
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0) rotate(-20deg);
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15);
  animation: journey-drift-b 10s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate -4s;
  --tx-0: -50%;
  --ty-0: -52%;
  --rot-0: -20deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: -49%;
  --ty-1: -48%;
  --rot-1: -16deg;
  --scale-1: 1.05;
  --tx-2: -51%;
  --ty-2: -50%;
  --rot-2: -18deg;
  --scale-2: 1.02;
}

.journey-orbit--four::before {
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15);
  animation-duration: 25s;
  animation-direction: reverse;
}

/* Star Glints */
.journey-glint {
  width: 2px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 8px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95),
    0 0 16px 5px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.4),
    0 0 28px 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.journey-glint::before,
.journey-glint::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), transparent);
}

.journey-glint::before {
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
}

.journey-glint::after {
  width: 1px;
  height: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), transparent);
}

.journey-glint--one {
  left: 12%;
  top: 35%;
  animation: journey-glint-float 4.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.journey-glint--two {
  right: 14%;
  top: 25%;
  animation: journey-glint-float 5.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate -1.8s;
}

.journey-glint--three {
  left: 24%;
  bottom: 15%;
  animation: journey-glint-float 5.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate -2.5s;
}

.journey-glint--four {
  right: 36%;
  bottom: 30%;
  animation: journey-glint-float 6.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate -1.2s;
}

.journey-glint--five {
  left: 45%;
  top: 18%;
  animation: journey-glint-float 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate -2s;
}

/* Keyframe Animations */
@keyframes journey-spectrum-breathe {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(-1.5%, -1.5%, 0) scale(0.98);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(2.5%, 2.5%, 0) scale(1.05);
    opacity: 0.95;
  }
}

@keyframes journey-spectrum-sheen {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(-2%, -1%, 0) rotate(1.5deg) scale(1.01);
    opacity: 0.35;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(2%, 2%, 0) rotate(3deg) scale(1.05);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
}

@keyframes journey-drift-a {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-0, 0), var(--ty-0, 0), 0) rotate(var(--rot-0, 0deg)) scale(var(--scale-0, 1));
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-1, 2%), var(--ty-1, 2%), 0) rotate(var(--rot-1, 3deg)) scale(var(--scale-1, 1.03));
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-2, -1%), var(--ty-2, -1%), 0) rotate(var(--rot-2, -1deg)) scale(var(--scale-2, 1.01));
  }
}

@keyframes journey-drift-b {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-0, 0), var(--ty-0, 0), 0) rotate(var(--rot-0, 0deg)) scale(var(--scale-0, 1));
    opacity: 0.55;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-1, -2%), var(--ty-1, 2%), 0) rotate(var(--rot-1, 3.5deg)) scale(var(--scale-1, 1.04));
    opacity: 0.78;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-2, 2%), var(--ty-2, -1%), 0) rotate(var(--rot-2, 1deg)) scale(var(--scale-2, 1.01));
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
}

@keyframes journey-glint-float {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(0.7) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 0.45;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate3d(4px, -8px, 0) scale(1.15) rotate(45deg);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-3px, 6px, 0) scale(0.85) rotate(90deg);
    opacity: 0.65;
  }
}

@keyframes journey-spin-clockwise {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 20px 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue-200), var(--blue-400), var(--blue-200));
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.timeline-line::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 3px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--blue-400), transparent);
  animation: timeline-glow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: blur(6px);
}

/* Timeline line traveler */
.timeline-traveler {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 7px;
  height: 70px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #fff 50%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 10px #fff,
    0 0 20px var(--blue-400),
    0 0 35px var(--blue-600);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: timeline-travel-pulse 12s linear infinite;
  will-change: top;
}

@keyframes timeline-travel-pulse {
  0% {
    top: 0%;
    opacity: 0;
  }
  5% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  95% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  100% {
    top: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@keyframes timeline-glow {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0.2;
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
}

/* Timeline Time-portal Speed Lines */
.timeline-speed-line {
  position: absolute;
  width: 3px;
  height: 180px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35), transparent);
  transform: rotate(15deg);
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  animation: timeline-speed-travel 8s linear infinite;
}

.timeline-speed-line--1 {
  top: -10%;
  left: 25%;
  animation-duration: 7s;
}

.timeline-speed-line--2 {
  top: 10%;
  right: 20%;
  animation-duration: 9s;
  animation-delay: 2.5s;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3), transparent);
}

.timeline-speed-line--3 {
  top: 40%;
  left: 15%;
  animation-duration: 8s;
  animation-delay: 1s;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3), transparent);
}

.timeline-speed-line--4 {
  top: 50%;
  right: 28%;
  animation-duration: 10s;
  animation-delay: 4.5s;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.25), transparent);
}

@keyframes timeline-speed-travel {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, -200px, 0) rotate(15deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  20% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  80% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(80px, 600px, 0) rotate(15deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Floating Time Glyphs */
.timeline-floating-item {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0.25;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.18));
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease, filter 0.5s ease;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.timeline-floating-item:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px currentColor) drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4));
  transform: scale(1.15) !important;
}

.timeline-floating-item--gear {
  top: 15%;
  left: 8%;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  color: var(--blue-500);
  animation: timeline-float-gear 25s linear infinite;
}

.timeline-floating-item--hourglass {
  top: 45%;
  right: 7%;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  color: #8b5cf6;
  animation: timeline-float-hourglass 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.timeline-floating-item--dial {
  bottom: 12%;
  left: 10%;
  width: 65px;
  height: 65px;
  color: #06b6d4;
  animation: timeline-float-dial 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes timeline-float-gear {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(180deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(360deg);
  }
}

@keyframes timeline-float-hourglass {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(0.95);
  }
  45% {
    transform: translate(15px, -25px) rotate(180deg) scale(1.05);
  }
  55% {
    transform: translate(15px, -25px) rotate(180deg) scale(1.05);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(-10px, -50px) rotate(360deg) scale(0.95);
  }
}

@keyframes timeline-float-dial {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(-20px, -30px) rotate(-15deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(10px, -60px) rotate(15deg);
  }
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  width: 50%;
  padding: 0 44px 52px 0;
  text-align: right;
}

.timeline-item.right {
  margin-left: 50%;
  padding: 0 0 52px 44px;
  text-align: left;
}

.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  right: -10px;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue-500);
  border: 3px solid var(--bg-base);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15), 0 0 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all 0.6s var(--ease-smooth);
  animation: dot-glow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.timeline-dot::before,
.timeline-dot::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
  animation: dot-ripple 3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
}

.timeline-dot::after {
  animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

@keyframes dot-ripple {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.8);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(2.2);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@keyframes dot-glow {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15), 0 0 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1), 0 0 40px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
  }
}

.timeline-item.right .timeline-dot {
  right: auto;
  left: -10px;
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot {
  transform: scale(1.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2), 0 0 40px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}

.timeline-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 32px;
  transition: all 0.6s var(--ease-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Shimmer on timeline cards */
.timeline-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) 50%, transparent 70%);
  background-size: 250% 100%;
  animation: shimmer-sweep 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-card {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18);
}

.timeline-year {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-500);
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
  padding: 5px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════ S8: CAMPUS FACILITIES ════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-facilities {
  padding: var(--section-pad);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 80% 30%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-soft), var(--bg-base));
}

.facilities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.facility-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 260px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-50), rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.12));
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.7s var(--ease-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.facility-card.facility-lg {
  grid-column: span 2;
  min-height: 320px;
}

.facility-placeholder {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--blue-200);
  transition: all 0.6s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.facility-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 30%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 32px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.6s var(--ease-smooth);
  z-index: 2;
}

.facility-card:hover .facility-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.facility-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}

.facility-card:hover .facility-placeholder {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  opacity: 0.2;
}

.facility-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--blue-300);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.facility-overlay h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.facility-overlay p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.6;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════ S9: PHOTO GALLERY ════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-gallery {
  padding: var(--section-pad);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-base), var(--bg-soft));
}

/* ═══════════ Campus Life Gallery Scene ═══════════ */
.gallery-campus-scene {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6% -4% -8%;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  contain: paint;
}

.gallery-campus-scene::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.18) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 20%, rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.15) 0%, transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 60%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12) 0%, transparent 30%);
  opacity: 0.95;
}



.campus-aurora,
.campus-lens {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.campus-aurora::before,
.campus-lens::before,
.campus-glint::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

/* Campus Life Aurora Blobs */
.campus-aurora {
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.35) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25) 50%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.85;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.campus-aurora::before {
  inset: 10%;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 25% 25%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), transparent 45%);
}

.campus-aurora--one {
  width: min(52vw, 780px);
  height: min(32vw, 480px);
  right: -5%;
  top: 8%;
  animation: campus-drift-a 11.5s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: 2%;
  --ty-0: -2%;
  --rot-0: 6deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: -4%;
  --ty-1: 4%;
  --rot-1: 3deg;
  --scale-1: 1.06;
  --tx-2: -8%;
  --ty-2: 1%;
  --rot-2: 5deg;
  --scale-2: 1.02;
}

.campus-aurora--two {
  width: min(48vw, 720px);
  height: min(28vw, 420px);
  left: -8%;
  bottom: 2%;
  animation: campus-drift-b 12.2s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -3%;
  --ty-0: 3%;
  --rot-0: -6deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: 4%;
  --ty-1: 5%;
  --rot-1: -2deg;
  --scale-1: 1.05;
  --tx-2: 7%;
  --ty-2: -1%;
  --rot-2: -4deg;
  --scale-2: 1.02;
}

/* Lens Flare Circles */
.campus-lens {
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 50%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.06) 100%);
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), 
    0 12px 48px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  filter: blur(1px);
}

.campus-lens--one {
  width: min(30vw, 440px);
  height: min(30vw, 440px);
  left: 10%;
  top: 15%;
  animation: campus-drift-a 9.8s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -2%;
  --ty-0: 2%;
  --rot-0: -10deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: 4%;
  --ty-1: -1%;
  --rot-1: -5deg;
  --scale-1: 1.04;
  --tx-2: 6%;
  --ty-2: 3%;
  --rot-2: -8deg;
  --scale-2: 1.01;
}

.campus-lens--two {
  width: min(24vw, 360px);
  height: min(24vw, 360px);
  right: 15%;
  bottom: 12%;
  border-color: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.22);
  animation: campus-drift-b 10.4s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: 2%;
  --ty-0: -1%;
  --rot-0: 8deg;
  --scale-0: 0.98;
  --tx-1: -3%;
  --ty-1: 3%;
  --rot-1: 4deg;
  --scale-1: 1.05;
  --tx-2: -5%;
  --ty-2: -2%;
  --rot-2: 6deg;
  --scale-2: 1.01;
}

/* Twinkling Star Glints (Camera Flashes) */
.campus-glint {
  width: 2px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 8px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95),
    0 0 20px 6px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.35),
    0 0 35px 12px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.15);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.campus-glint::before,
.campus-glint::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), transparent);
}

.campus-glint::before {
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
}

.campus-glint::after {
  width: 1px;
  height: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), transparent);
}

.campus-glint--one {
  left: 22%;
  top: 28%;
  animation: campus-glint-float 4.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.campus-glint--two {
  right: 20%;
  top: 35%;
  animation: campus-glint-float 5.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate -1.4s;
}

.campus-glint--three {
  left: 45%;
  bottom: 8%;
  animation: campus-glint-float 5.6s ease-in-out infinite alternate -2.2s;
}

.campus-glint--four {
  right: 32%;
  bottom: 25%;
  animation: campus-glint-float 5.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate -1s;
}

.campus-glint--five {
  left: 18%;
  top: 12%;
  animation: campus-glint-float 6.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate -2s;
}

/* Keyframe Animations */
@keyframes campus-spectrum-breathe {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(-2%, -2%, 0) scale(0.98);
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(3%, 3%, 0) scale(1.08);
    opacity: 0.98;
  }
}

@keyframes campus-spectrum-sheen {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(-3%, -1%, 0) rotate(-3deg) scale(1.02);
    opacity: 0.42;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(3%, 2%, 0) rotate(-1deg) scale(1.08);
    opacity: 0.68;
  }
}

@keyframes campus-drift-a {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-0, 0), var(--ty-0, 0), 0) rotate(var(--rot-0, 0deg)) scale(var(--scale-0, 1));
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-1, 2.5%), var(--ty-1, 2.5%), 0) rotate(var(--rot-1, 3.5deg)) scale(var(--scale-1, 1.04));
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-2, -1.5%), var(--ty-2, -1.5%), 0) rotate(var(--rot-2, -1.5deg)) scale(var(--scale-2, 1.015));
  }
}

@keyframes campus-drift-b {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-0, 0), var(--ty-0, 0), 0) rotate(var(--rot-0, 0deg)) scale(var(--scale-0, 1));
    opacity: 0.58;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-1, -2.5%), var(--ty-1, 2.5%), 0) rotate(var(--rot-1, 4deg)) scale(var(--scale-1, 1.05));
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-2, 2.5%), var(--ty-2, -1.5%), 0) rotate(var(--rot-2, 1.5deg)) scale(var(--scale-2, 1.015));
    opacity: 0.62;
  }
}

@keyframes campus-glint-float {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(0.7) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 0.48;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate3d(5px, -10px, 0) scale(1.2) rotate(45deg);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-4px, 7px, 0) scale(0.85) rotate(90deg);
    opacity: 0.68;
  }
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 260px;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.6s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.gallery-item--tall {
  grid-row: span 2;
}

.gallery-item--wide {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: all 0.8s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.gallery-item:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
  z-index: 3;
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  filter: brightness(0.65) saturate(1.2);
}

.gallery-caption {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.gallery-caption span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 28px;
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-caption {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════ S10: INDUSTRY PARTNERS ═══════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-partners {
  padding: var(--section-pad);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.07) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-soft), var(--bg-base));
}

/* ═══════════ Partners Network Scene ═══════════ */
.partners-network-scene {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6% -4% -8%;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  contain: paint;
}

.partners-network-scene::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 75%, rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.22) 0%, transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 25%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12) 0%, transparent 30%);
  opacity: 0.95;
}



.network-aurora,
.network-node {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.network-aurora::before,
.network-node::before,
.network-glint::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

/* Network Aurora Clouds */
.network-aurora {
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.35) 0%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25) 50%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.85;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.network-aurora::before {
  inset: 10%;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), transparent 45%);
}

.network-aurora--one {
  width: min(55vw, 820px);
  height: min(32vw, 480px);
  left: -8%;
  top: 8%;
  animation: network-drift-a 11s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -3%;
  --ty-0: 3%;
  --rot-0: -6deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: 4%;
  --ty-1: 4%;
  --rot-1: -2deg;
  --scale-1: 1.05;
  --tx-2: 8%;
  --ty-2: -1%;
  --rot-2: -4deg;
  --scale-2: 1.02;
}

.network-aurora--two {
  width: min(48vw, 720px);
  height: min(28vw, 420px);
  right: -8%;
  bottom: 2%;
  animation: network-drift-b 11.8s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: 3%;
  --ty-0: -3%;
  --rot-0: 6deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: -3%;
  --ty-1: 2%;
  --rot-1: 3deg;
  --scale-1: 1.06;
  --tx-2: -7%;
  --ty-2: 2%;
  --rot-2: 5deg;
  --scale-2: 1.02;
}

/* Network Connection Nodes */
.network-node {
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.28);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 22px rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.12),
    inset 0 0 25px rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.08);
}

.network-node::before {
  inset: -12px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18);
  animation: network-spin-clockwise 30s linear infinite;
}

.network-node--one {
  width: min(28vw, 420px);
  height: min(28vw, 420px);
  left: 8%;
  top: 15%;
  animation: network-drift-a 9s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -2%;
  --ty-0: 2%;
  --rot-0: -8deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: 4%;
  --ty-1: -1%;
  --rot-1: -4deg;
  --scale-1: 1.04;
  --tx-2: 6%;
  --ty-2: 3%;
  --rot-2: -6deg;
  --scale-2: 1.01;
}

.network-node--two {
  width: min(22vw, 320px);
  height: min(22vw, 320px);
  right: 12%;
  bottom: 10%;
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.24);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1),
    inset 0 0 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06);
  animation: network-drift-b 9.8s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: 2%;
  --ty-0: -2%;
  --rot-0: 8deg;
  --scale-0: 0.98;
  --tx-1: -3%;
  --ty-1: 3%;
  --rot-1: 4deg;
  --scale-1: 1.05;
  --tx-2: -5%;
  --ty-2: -1%;
  --rot-2: 6deg;
  --scale-2: 1.01;
}

.network-node--two::before {
  border-color: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.15);
  animation-duration: 24s;
  animation-direction: reverse;
}

.network-node--three {
  width: min(16vw, 240px);
  height: min(16vw, 240px);
  left: 45%;
  bottom: 6%;
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.26);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 18px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1),
    inset 0 0 18px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.05);
  animation: network-drift-a 8.4s cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -1%;
  --ty-0: 1%;
  --rot-0: -4deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: 3%;
  --ty-1: 2%;
  --rot-1: 2deg;
  --scale-1: 1.06;
  --tx-2: -2%;
  --ty-2: -2%;
  --rot-2: 0deg;
  --scale-2: 1.02;
}

.network-node--three::before {
  border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
  animation-duration: 20s;
}

/* Twinkling Star Glints (Data Signals) */
.network-glint {
  width: 2px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 8px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95),
    0 0 16px 5px rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.45),
    0 0 28px 10px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.network-glint::before,
.network-glint::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), transparent);
}

.network-glint::before {
  width: 26px;
  height: 1px;
}

.network-glint::after {
  width: 1px;
  height: 26px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), transparent);
}

.network-glint--one {
  left: 18%;
  top: 25%;
  animation: network-glint-float 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.network-glint--two {
  right: 15%;
  top: 30%;
  animation: network-glint-float 5.4s ease-in-out infinite alternate -1.2s;
}

.network-glint--three {
  left: 38%;
  bottom: 22%;
  animation: network-glint-float 5.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate -2s;
}

.network-glint--four {
  right: 42%;
  top: 18%;
  animation: network-glint-float 6.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate -1.6s;
}

/* Keyframe Animations */
@keyframes network-spectrum-breathe {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(-2%, -2%, 0) scale(0.98);
    opacity: 0.82;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(3%, 3%, 0) scale(1.08);
    opacity: 0.98;
  }
}

@keyframes network-spectrum-sheen {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(-3%, -1%, 0) rotate(-2deg) scale(1.02);
    opacity: 0.38;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(3%, 2%, 0) rotate(1deg) scale(1.08);
    opacity: 0.65;
  }
}

@keyframes network-drift-a {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-0, 0), var(--ty-0, 0), 0) rotate(var(--rot-0, 0deg)) scale(var(--scale-0, 1));
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-1, 2.5%), var(--ty-1, 2.5%), 0) rotate(var(--rot-1, 3.5deg)) scale(var(--scale-1, 1.04));
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-2, -1.5%), var(--ty-2, -1.5%), 0) rotate(var(--rot-2, -1.5deg)) scale(var(--scale-2, 1.015));
  }
}

@keyframes network-drift-b {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-0, 0), var(--ty-0, 0), 0) rotate(var(--rot-0, 0deg)) scale(var(--scale-0, 1));
    opacity: 0.58;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-1, -2.5%), var(--ty-1, 2.5%), 0) rotate(var(--rot-1, 4deg)) scale(var(--scale-1, 1.05));
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-2, 2.5%), var(--ty-2, -1.5%), 0) rotate(var(--rot-2, 1.5deg)) scale(var(--scale-2, 1.015));
    opacity: 0.62;
  }
}

@keyframes network-glint-float {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(0.7) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 0.48;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate3d(5px, -10px, 0) scale(1.18) rotate(45deg);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-4px, 7px, 0) scale(0.85) rotate(90deg);
    opacity: 0.68;
  }
}

@keyframes network-spin-clockwise {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.partners-marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 24px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.partners-marquee::before,
.partners-marquee::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 140px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.partners-marquee::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg-base), transparent);
}

.partners-marquee::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--bg-base), transparent);
}

.partners-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  animation: marquee-scroll 28s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}

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

@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.partner-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 18px 32px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-smooth);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Shimmer on partner cards */
.partner-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 50%, transparent 70%);
  background-size: 250% 100%;
  animation: shimmer-sweep 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.partner-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
}

.partner-icon {
  font-size: 26px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.partner-card span:last-child {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-body);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════ S11: LEADERSHIP ══════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-leadership {
  padding: var(--section-pad);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-base), var(--bg-soft));
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.leadership-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 52px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
}

.leadership-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 25%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 50%, transparent 75%);
  background-size: 250% 100%;
  animation: shimmer-sweep 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.leadership-photo {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
}

.leadership-photo-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-100), var(--blue-50));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--blue-300);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.leadership-shine {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent, var(--blue-300), transparent, #8b5cf6, transparent, var(--blue-400), transparent);
  animation: leadership-shine-rotate 3s linear infinite;
  z-index: 1;
  filter: blur(1px);
}

@keyframes leadership-shine-rotate {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.leadership-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.leadership-quote-icon {
  color: var(--blue-200);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.leadership-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.9;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.leadership-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.leadership-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.leadership-role {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-weight: 500;
}


/* ═══════════ Leadership Wisdom Scene ═══════════ */
.leadership-wisdom-scene {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -5% -5% -5% -5%;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  contain: paint;
}

.leadership-wisdom-scene::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08) 0%, transparent 35%);
  opacity: 0.95;
}



.leader-aurora,
.leader-crystal {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.leader-aurora::before,
.leader-crystal::before,
.leader-glint::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

/* Leader Aurora Clouds */
.leader-aurora {
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25) 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25) 50%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.78;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.leader-aurora::before {
  inset: 10%;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18), transparent 50%);
}

.leader-aurora--one {
  width: min(50vw, 750px);
  height: min(30vw, 450px);
  left: -12%;
  top: 5%;
  animation: leader-drift-a 13s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -4%;
  --ty-0: 2%;
  --rot-0: -5deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: 3%;
  --ty-1: 5%;
  --rot-1: -1deg;
  --scale-1: 1.06;
  --tx-2: 6%;
  --ty-2: -2%;
  --rot-2: -3deg;
  --scale-2: 1.02;
}

.leader-aurora--two {
  width: min(45vw, 680px);
  height: min(26vw, 390px);
  right: -10%;
  bottom: -5%;
  animation: leader-drift-b 12.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: 4%;
  --ty-0: -2%;
  --rot-0: 5deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: -2%;
  --ty-1: 3%;
  --rot-1: 2deg;
  --scale-1: 1.08;
  --tx-2: -5%;
  --ty-2: 1%;
  --rot-2: 4deg;
  --scale-2: 1.03;
}

/* Refractive Polyhedral Glass Crystals */
.leader-crystal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.3);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.3);
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 0 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3),
    inset 0 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25),
    0 10px 30px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease, filter 0.5s ease;
}

.leader-crystal::before {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25), rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15));
  opacity: 0.6;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

/* Crystal shapes using clip-path geometry */
.leader-crystal--one {
  width: min(15vw, 150px);
  height: min(15vw, 150px);
  left: 6%;
  top: 15%;
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 38%, 82% 100%, 18% 100%, 0% 38%);
  animation: leader-drift-a 11s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -2%;
  --ty-0: 3%;
  --rot-0: -10deg;
  --scale-0: 0.95;
  --tx-1: 3%;
  --ty-1: -1%;
  --rot-1: -2deg;
  --scale-1: 1.05;
  --tx-2: 5%;
  --ty-2: 4%;
  --rot-2: -6deg;
  --scale-2: 0.98;
}

.leader-crystal--two {
  width: min(12vw, 120px);
  height: min(12vw, 120px);
  right: 8%;
  bottom: 12%;
  clip-path: polygon(25% 0%, 75% 0%, 100% 50%, 75% 100%, 25% 100%, 0% 50%);
  animation: leader-drift-b 10.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: 3%;
  --ty-0: -3%;
  --rot-0: 12deg;
  --scale-0: 0.98;
  --tx-1: -2%;
  --ty-1: 2%;
  --rot-1: 4deg;
  --scale-1: 1.06;
  --tx-2: -4%;
  --ty-2: -1%;
  --rot-2: 8deg;
  --scale-2: 1.02;
}

.leader-crystal--three {
  width: min(13vw, 130px);
  height: min(13vw, 130px);
  left: 45%;
  bottom: -4%;
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 50%, 50% 100%, 0% 50%);
  animation: leader-drift-a 9.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  --tx-0: -1%;
  --ty-0: 2%;
  --rot-0: -6deg;
  --scale-0: 1;
  --tx-1: 2%;
  --ty-1: 3%;
  --rot-1: 3deg;
  --scale-1: 1.08;
  --tx-2: -2%;
  --ty-2: -2%;
  --rot-2: -2deg;
  --scale-2: 1.02;
}

/* Golden Star Glints */
.leader-glint {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #fef08a 20%, #eab308 60%, transparent 95%);
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 61% 39%, 100% 50%, 61% 61%, 50% 100%, 39% 61%, 0% 50%, 39% 39%);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.6));
  opacity: 0.7;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.leader-glint--one {
  left: 18%;
  top: 25%;
  animation: leader-glint-float 5.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.leader-glint--two {
  right: 15%;
  bottom: 25%;
  animation: leader-glint-float 4.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate -1.5s;
}

.leader-glint--three {
  left: 55%;
  top: 15%;
  animation: leader-glint-float 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate -3s;
}

.leader-glint--four {
  left: 35%;
  bottom: 15%;
  animation: leader-glint-float 5.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate -4.2s;
}

/* Keyframe Animations */
@keyframes leader-spectrum-breathe {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.85;
    transform: scale(0.98) translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.03) translate3d(1%, -1%, 0);
  }
}

@keyframes leader-spectrum-sheen {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(1deg) scale(1) translate3d(-1%, -1%, 0);
    opacity: 0.35;
  }
  100% {
    transform: rotate(-1deg) scale(1.03) translate3d(1%, 1%, 0);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
}

@keyframes leader-drift-a {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-0, 0), var(--ty-0, 0), 0) rotate(var(--rot-0, 0deg)) scale(var(--scale-0, 1));
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-1, 2.5%), var(--ty-1, 2.5%), 0) rotate(var(--rot-1, 3.5deg)) scale(var(--scale-1, 1.04));
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-2, -1.5%), var(--ty-2, -1.5%), 0) rotate(var(--rot-2, -1.5deg)) scale(var(--scale-2, 1.015));
  }
}

@keyframes leader-drift-b {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-0, 0), var(--ty-0, 0), 0) rotate(var(--rot-0, 0deg)) scale(var(--scale-0, 1));
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-1, -2.5%), var(--ty-1, 2.5%), 0) rotate(var(--rot-1, 4deg)) scale(var(--scale-1, 1.05));
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--tx-2, 2.5%), var(--ty-2, -1.5%), 0) rotate(var(--rot-2, 1.5deg)) scale(var(--scale-2, 1.015));
    opacity: 0.75;
  }
}

@keyframes leader-glint-float {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(0.6) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 0.3;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate3d(6px, -12px, 0) scale(1.2) rotate(45deg);
    opacity: 1;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.8));
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-5px, 8px, 0) scale(0.8) rotate(90deg);
    opacity: 0.55;
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════ S12: TESTIMONIALS ════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-testimonials {
  padding: var(--section-pad);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-soft), #f0f4f8);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* --- Testimonials Background Animation (Student Voices) --- */
.testimonials-voice-scene {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-voice-scene::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0.95;
}



/* Concentric voice waves radiating from center */
.voice-wave {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  margin-left: -250px;
  margin-top: -250px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.02) 0%, transparent 70%);
  transform: scale(0.5);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: voice-ripple 8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) infinite;
}
.voice-wave--1 {
  animation-delay: 0s;
}
.voice-wave--2 {
  animation-delay: 2s;
  border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.06);
}
.voice-wave--3 {
  animation-delay: 4s;
  border-color: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.07);
}
.voice-wave--4 {
  animation-delay: 6s;
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.05);
}

@keyframes voice-ripple {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.4);
    opacity: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(59, 130, 246, 0);
  }
  15% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.6);
    opacity: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 80px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.03);
  }
}

/* Floating Voice Bubbles & Cap shapes */
.voice-floating-item {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0.15;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1));
  animation: float-and-sway 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.voice-floating-item--cap1 {
  top: 15%;
  left: 10%;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  color: var(--blue-500);
  animation-duration: 22s;
  animation-delay: -2s;
}
.voice-floating-item--cap2 {
  bottom: 15%;
  right: 12%;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  color: #6366f1;
  animation-duration: 25s;
  animation-delay: -5s;
}
.voice-floating-item--bubble1 {
  bottom: 20%;
  left: 14%;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  color: var(--blue-400);
  animation-duration: 20s;
  animation-delay: -4s;
}
.voice-floating-item--bubble2 {
  top: 20%;
  right: 10%;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  color: #818cf8;
  animation-duration: 24s;
  animation-delay: -8s;
}
.voice-floating-item--star1 {
  top: 45%;
  left: 5%;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  color: #f59e0b;
  opacity: 0.2;
  animation-duration: 16s;
  animation-delay: -1s;
}
.voice-floating-item--star2 {
  bottom: 40%;
  right: 6%;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  color: #f59e0b;
  opacity: 0.25;
  animation-duration: 19s;
  animation-delay: -3s;
}

@keyframes float-and-sway {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg) translateX(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-24px) rotate(8deg) translateX(12px);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(-48px) rotate(-8deg) translateX(-12px);
  }
}

.testimonials-carousel {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 300px;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  z-index: 2;
}

.testimonial-card {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.96);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.6s;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(1.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.14);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 44px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Shimmer on active testimonial */
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 50%, transparent 70%);
  background-size: 250% 100%;
  animation: shimmer-sweep 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-card.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  pointer-events: all;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #f59e0b;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2));
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.9;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-500), #6366f1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 17px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}

.testimonial-name {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.testimonial-course {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.testimonial-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.testimonial-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-body);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.testimonial-btn:hover {
  background: var(--blue-50);
  border-color: var(--blue-300);
  color: var(--blue-600);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

.testimonial-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.t-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue-200);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.t-dot.active {
  background: var(--blue-500);
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════ S13: FAQ ═════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-faq {
  padding: var(--section-pad);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-base), var(--bg-soft));
  overflow: hidden;
}



.faq-list {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.faq-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

/* Shimmer on FAQ */
.faq-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 50%, transparent 70%);
  background-size: 250% 100%;
  animation: shimmer-sweep 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.07);
}

.faq-item.open {
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--blue-600);
}

.faq-chevron {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--blue-400);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.6s var(--ease-smooth), padding 0.6s var(--ease-smooth);
  padding: 0 28px;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding: 0 28px 24px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.faq-answer a {
  color: var(--blue-500);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-answer a:hover {
  color: var(--blue-700);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════ S14: CTA BANNER ══════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */


/* --- FAQ Q&A Knowledge Background Animation (Frequently Asked) --- */
.faq-knowledge-scene {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-knowledge-scene::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 25%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 75%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%);
  opacity: 0.95;
}



/* Volumetric FAQ Auroras */
.faq-aurora {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.15;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  animation: faq-aurora-float 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.faq-aurora--one {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.45) 0%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25) 50%, transparent 70%);
  left: -5%;
  top: -10%;
}
.faq-aurora--two {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45) 0%, rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.25) 50%, transparent 70%);
  right: -10%;
  bottom: -15%;
  animation-delay: -5s;
}
@keyframes faq-aurora-float {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 0.12;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(40px, -20px) scale(1.1) rotate(45deg);
    opacity: 0.22;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(-20px, 30px) scale(0.95) rotate(-30deg);
    opacity: 0.15;
  }
}

/* Dialogue/Speech Wave Radars */
.faq-speech-waves {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  margin-top: -200px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.faq-speech-waves--left {
  left: -100px;
}
.faq-speech-waves--right {
  right: -100px;
}
.faq-speech-waves::before,
.faq-speech-waves::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  animation: faq-speech-pulse 6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) infinite;
}
.faq-speech-waves--left::before,
.faq-speech-waves--left::after {
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
}
.faq-speech-waves--right::before,
.faq-speech-waves--right::after {
  border-right: 2px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.22);
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
}
.faq-speech-waves::before {
  animation-delay: 0s;
}
.faq-speech-waves::after {
  animation-delay: -3s;
}
@keyframes faq-speech-pulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.3) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  10% {
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.6) rotate(15deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Giant Translucent Background Q & A Watermarks */
.faq-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 260px;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.faq-watermark--q {
  left: 5%;
  top: 15%;
  color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.04);
  animation: watermark-drift-q 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.faq-watermark--a {
  right: 5%;
  bottom: 15%;
  color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.04);
  animation: watermark-drift-a 28s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes watermark-drift-q {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(-5deg) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate(30px, -20px) rotate(5deg) scale(1.08); }
}
@keyframes watermark-drift-a {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(5deg) scale(1.08); }
  100% { transform: translate(-30px, 20px) rotate(-5deg) scale(1); }
}

/* Dialogue Pathway (Connecting Q and A nodes) */
.faq-dialogue-pathway {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 10% 5%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.45;
}
.faq-path-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.faq-path-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue-400);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px 3px var(--blue-400), 0 0 4px 1px #fff;
  offset-path: path("M150,120 C300,40 500,360 680,280");
  animation: path-travel-pulse 8s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes path-travel-pulse {
  0% {
    offset-distance: 0%;
    opacity: 0;
  }
  10% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  90% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  100% {
    offset-distance: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Star Glints positioning for FAQ */
.journey-glint--faq1 {
  position: absolute;
  left: 20%;
  top: 15%;
  animation: journey-glint-float 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.journey-glint--faq2 {
  position: absolute;
  right: 25%;
  top: 25%;
  animation: journey-glint-float 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate -1.5s;
}
.journey-glint--faq3 {
  position: absolute;
  left: 15%;
  bottom: 25%;
  animation: journey-glint-float 5.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate -3s;
}
.journey-glint--faq4 {
  position: absolute;
  right: 18%;
  bottom: 15%;
  animation: journey-glint-float 4.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate -4.5s;
}

/* Q&A Session Dialogue Widgets */
.faq-qa-card {
  position: absolute;
  width: 240px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.4);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.04);
  pointer-events: auto;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.faq-qa-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
  transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-5px) !important;
}

.faq-qa-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.faq-qa-avatar {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
}
.faq-qa-avatar--q {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-500), #6366f1);
  color: #fff;
}
.faq-qa-avatar--a {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #059669);
  color: #fff;
}
.faq-qa-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.faq-qa-user {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.faq-qa-status {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.faq-qa-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.faq-skeleton-line {
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.faq-skeleton-line--accent {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18), rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18));
}
.faq-qa-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  right: 12px;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
}
.faq-qa-badge--resolved {
  color: #047857;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
}

/* Card 3: Audio Card specific */
.faq-qa-card--audio {
  width: 200px;
}
.faq-qa-audio-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.faq-audio-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ef4444;
  animation: faq-dot-blink 1.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes faq-dot-blink {
  0% { opacity: 0.3; }
  100% { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #ef4444; }
}
.faq-waveform {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 4px;
  height: 36px;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}
.faq-wave-bar {
  flex: 1;
  height: var(--h);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue-400), #6366f1);
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: faq-wave-dance 1.4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  animation-delay: var(--delay);
}
@keyframes faq-wave-dance {
  0% { height: 4px; }
  100% { height: var(--h); }
}

/* Card 4: Topic Card specific */
.faq-qa-card--topic {
  width: 190px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
}
.faq-qa-topic-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.faq-topic-tag {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #a855f7;
  background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.08);
  padding: 1px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Floating Card Coordinates & Floats */
.faq-qa-card--float-1 {
  top: 15%;
  left: 6%;
  animation: faq-card-float-1 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.faq-qa-card--float-2 {
  bottom: 15%;
  right: 6%;
  animation: faq-card-float-2 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate -4s;
}
.faq-qa-card--float-3 {
  bottom: 20%;
  left: 8%;
  animation: faq-card-float-3 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate -8s;
}
.faq-qa-card--float-4 {
  top: 20%;
  right: 8%;
  animation: faq-card-float-4 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate -12s;
}

@keyframes faq-card-float-1 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(-2deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(15px, -20px) rotate(1deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(-10px, -40px) rotate(-1deg); }
}
@keyframes faq-card-float-2 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(2deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(-20px, 15px) rotate(-1deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(-30px, -30px) rotate(1deg); }
}
@keyframes faq-card-float-3 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(10px, -15px) scale(1.02); }
  100% { transform: translate(-10px, -30px) scale(0.98); }
}
@keyframes faq-card-float-4 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(1deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(-15px, 20px) rotate(-2deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(10px, -20px) rotate(1deg); }
}

/* Floating interactive Q&A detail icons */
.faq-floating-icon {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0.28;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.faq-floating-icon:hover {
  opacity: 0.95;
  transform: scale(1.2) !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px currentColor);
  cursor: help;
}
.faq-floating-icon--lightbulb {
  top: 52%;
  right: 6%;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  color: #f59e0b;
  animation: faq-icon-float-1 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.faq-floating-icon--magnifier {
  top: 48%;
  left: 4%;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  color: #06b6d4;
  animation: faq-icon-float-2 19s ease-in-out infinite alternate -3s;
}
.faq-floating-icon--key {
  bottom: 12%;
  left: 32%;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  color: #a855f7;
  animation: faq-icon-float-3 21s ease-in-out infinite alternate -6s;
}

@keyframes faq-icon-float-1 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(-10px, -20px) rotate(10deg); color: #fbbf24; }
  100% { transform: translate(10px, -40px) rotate(-10deg); }
}
@keyframes faq-icon-float-2 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(-15deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(15px, 20px) rotate(10deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(-15px, -20px) rotate(-30deg); }
}
@keyframes faq-icon-float-3 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(15deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(-15px, -15px) rotate(-10deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(15px, -30px) rotate(25deg); }
}

/* Relaxed Mode Override */
body.relaxed-mode .faq-aurora,
body.relaxed-mode .faq-speech-waves,
body.relaxed-mode .faq-watermark,
body.relaxed-mode .faq-dialogue-pathway,
body.relaxed-mode .faq-qa-card,
body.relaxed-mode .faq-floating-icon,
body.relaxed-mode .journey-glint--faq1,
body.relaxed-mode .journey-glint--faq2,
body.relaxed-mode .journey-glint--faq3,
body.relaxed-mode .journey-glint--faq4 {
  display: none !important;
  animation: none !important;
}




/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════ RESPONSIVE ═══════════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .story-chapters {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .vmq-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .values-spectrum-scene {
    inset: -6% -10% -8%;
  }

  .values-glass--two,
  .values-kaleido--two {
    opacity: 0.24;
  }

  .values-ribbon {
    height: 64px;
  }

  .facilities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .facility-card.facility-lg {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .leadership-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .leadership-photo {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-hero {
    min-height: 75vh;
  }

  .about-hero-title {
    letter-spacing: -1px;
  }

  .about-stats-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .about-stat-divider {
    width: 60px;
    height: 1px;
  }

  .story-hero {
    height: 320px;
  }

  .story-hero-title {
    font-size: 32px;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
  }

  .story-hero-content {
    bottom: 70px;
  }

  .story-hero-nav {
    bottom: 16px;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .story-nav-btn {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }

  .story-chapters {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .story-highlights {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .story-pill {
    padding: 10px 16px;
  }

  .story-pill-icon {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .chapter-number {
    font-size: 32px;
    min-width: 36px;
  }

  .story-section::before {
    height: 80px;
  }

  .vmq-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .values-spectrum-scene {
    inset: -4% -14% -6%;
  }

  .values-liquid--two,
  .values-glass--two {
    display: none;
  }

  .values-ribbon {
    height: 54px;
  }

  .values-neon--one {
    width: 72vw;
    height: 72vw;
    right: -24%;
    top: -14%;
  }

  .values-neon--two {
    width: 62vw;
    height: 34vw;
    left: -18%;
    bottom: 8%;
  }

  .values-mesh {
    opacity: 0.09;
  }

  .value-card {
    height: 210px;
  }

  .why-feature {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 28px;
  }

  .why-feature.reverse {
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }

  .why-feature-number {
    font-size: 40px;
  }

  .timeline-item,
  .timeline-item.right {
    width: 100%;
    margin-left: 0;
    padding: 0 0 36px 44px;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .timeline-line {
    left: 10px;
  }

  .timeline-dot,
  .timeline-item.right .timeline-dot {
    left: 0;
    right: auto;
  }

  .facilities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .facility-card.facility-lg {
    grid-column: span 1;
    min-height: 240px;
  }

  .facility-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-auto-rows: 220px;
  }

  .gallery-item--tall {
    grid-row: span 1;
  }

  .gallery-item--wide {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .leadership-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 36px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .leadership-photo {
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .testimonials-carousel {
    min-height: 360px;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 32px;
  }


}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .values-spectrum-scene {
    inset: -2% -18% -4%;
  }

  .values-ribbon--three,
  .values-kaleido--two,
  .values-glint--three {
    display: none;
  }

  .values-ribbon {
    height: 46px;
  }

  .values-mesh {
    opacity: 0.07;
  }

  .value-card {
    height: 190px;
  }

  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-auto-rows: 200px;
  }

  .gallery-item--wide {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .about-hero-title {
    letter-spacing: -1px;
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════ FLOATING CRYSTALS ════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-crystal {
  position: absolute;
  width: var(--c-size, 10px);
  height: var(--c-size, 10px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.4), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  border-radius: 3px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.2);
}

@keyframes crystal-float {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(0) scale(1);
  }

  25% {
    transform: rotate(55deg) translateY(-20px) scale(1.1);
  }

  50% {
    transform: rotate(40deg) translateY(-10px) scale(0.95);
  }

  75% {
    transform: rotate(50deg) translateY(-25px) scale(1.05);
  }
}

@keyframes crystal-sparkle {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0.5;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.3), 0 0 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.6), 0 0 40px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25), 0 0 60px rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.1);
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════ LIGHT BEAMS ══════════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */


.hero-beam--1 {
  top: 0;
  left: 20%;
  width: 2px;
  height: 120%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.15), rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08), transparent);
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  transform-origin: top center;
  animation: beam-sweep-1 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-beam--2 {
  top: 0;
  right: 25%;
  width: 2px;
  height: 120%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.1), rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.08), transparent);
  transform: rotate(-20deg);
  transform-origin: top center;
  animation: beam-sweep-2 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes beam-sweep-1 {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: rotate(25deg);
    opacity: 0.4;
  }

  50% {
    transform: rotate(35deg);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
}

@keyframes beam-sweep-2 {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: rotate(-20deg);
    opacity: 0.3;
  }

  50% {
    transform: rotate(-30deg);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════ SECTION SEPARATORS ═══════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* Glowing line between sections */
.about-values::before,
.about-why::before,
.about-timeline::before,
.about-facilities::before,
.about-gallery::before,
.about-partners::before,
.about-leadership::before,
.about-testimonials::before,
.about-faq::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 15%;
  right: 15%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent,
      rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15) 20%,
      rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.25) 50%,
      rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15) 80%,
      transparent);
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Hide crystals and beams on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-crystal {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-beam {
    display: none;
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════ OCEAN BUBBLE ANIMATION (FOOTER) ══════════════ */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.ocean-bubbles {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ocean-bubble {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -250px;
  background: radial-gradient(150% 150% at 30% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 40%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4),
    inset 8px 0 30px rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.15),
    inset -10px -15px 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2),
    0 10px 25px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  /* backdrop-filter removed for GPU performance */
  will-change: transform;
  animation: ocean-float-bubble infinite ease-in, ocean-wobble-bubble 10s infinite ease-in-out alternate;
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ocean-bubble::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 12%;
  left: 15%;
  width: 35%;
  height: 15%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 60%);
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

.ocean-bubble::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10%;
  right: 15%;
  width: 45%;
  height: 45%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(2px);
}

.ocean-bubble:nth-child(1) {
  width: 95px;
  height: 95px;
  left: 8%;
  animation-duration: 22s, 7s;
  animation-delay: 0s, 1s;
  filter: blur(1px);
  z-index: 0;
}

.ocean-bubble:nth-child(2) {
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  left: 24%;
  animation-duration: 15s, 6s;
  animation-delay: 3s, 0s;
}

.ocean-bubble:nth-child(3) {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  left: 42%;
  animation-duration: 19s, 8s;
  animation-delay: 6s, 2s;
  filter: blur(2px);
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.ocean-bubble:nth-child(4) {
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  left: 68%;
  animation-duration: 28s, 11s;
  animation-delay: 1s, 4s;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ocean-bubble:nth-child(5) {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  left: 85%;
  animation-duration: 12s, 5s;
  animation-delay: 8s, 1s;
  filter: blur(1px);
  z-index: 0;
}

.ocean-bubble:nth-child(6) {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  left: 78%;
  animation-duration: 24s, 8s;
  animation-delay: 4s, 3s;
  filter: blur(1px);
}

.ocean-bubble:nth-child(7) {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  left: 32%;
  animation-duration: 30s, 12s;
  animation-delay: 12s, 5s;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ocean-bubble:nth-child(8) {
  width: 65px;
  height: 65px;
  left: 52%;
  animation-duration: 17s, 7s;
  animation-delay: 15s, 2s;
  filter: blur(2px);
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.ocean-bubble:nth-child(9) {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  left: 12%;
  animation-duration: 35s, 14s;
  animation-delay: 18s, 4s;
  z-index: 2;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.ocean-bubble:nth-child(10) {
  width: 75px;
  height: 75px;
  left: 88%;
  animation-duration: 20s, 9s;
  animation-delay: 9s, 6s;
  filter: blur(1px);
}

@keyframes ocean-wobble-bubble {
  0% {
    border-radius: 50%;
  }

  33% {
    border-radius: 54% 46% 51% 49% / 51% 49% 46% 54%;
  }

  66% {
    border-radius: 47% 53% 48% 52% / 53% 47% 51% 49%;
  }

  100% {
    border-radius: 51% 49% 53% 47% / 47% 53% 50% 50%;
  }
}

@keyframes ocean-float-bubble {
  0% {
    bottom: -250px;
    transform: translateX(0) scale(0.7) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  15% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateX(60px) scale(1.1) rotate(20deg);
  }

  85% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    bottom: 125%;
    transform: translateX(-50px) scale(0.85) rotate(-15deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════ ULTRA-ELEGANT PARTICLE ANIMATION SYSTEM ══════ */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── SHARED PARTICLE CONTAINER ─── */
.section-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ─── UNIFIED BACKGROUND CANVAS ─── */
#bgCanvas {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
  opacity: 1;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ─── FLUID BUBBLES (CSS) ─── */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.particle-bubble {
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--x, 50%);
  top: var(--y, 50%);
  width: var(--size, 30px);
  height: var(--size, 30px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at 30% 25%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 0%,
      transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 80%,
      var(--color, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.18)) 0%,
      transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,
      var(--color, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.12)) 0%,
      rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.08) 50%,
      rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 -6px 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12),
    inset 0 6px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
    0 0 calc(var(--size, 30px) * 0.8) var(--color, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.25)),
    0 0 calc(var(--size, 30px) * 1.5) rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1),
    0 0 calc(var(--size, 30px) * 2.5) rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  animation:
    bubble-float-wobble var(--dur, 12s) ease-in-out infinite,
    bubble-morph var(--morph-dur, 8s) ease-in-out infinite,
    bubble-fade-in 1.5s ease-out forwards,
    color-cycle var(--color-dur, 25s) ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
}

/* Specular highlight on bubble */
.particle-bubble::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 12%;
  left: 18%;
  width: 35%;
  height: 30%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 40%,
      transparent 70%);
  transform: rotate(-25deg);
}

/* Secondary reflection at bottom */
.particle-bubble::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 15%;
  right: 15%;
  width: 20%;
  height: 15%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 0%,
      transparent 70%);
  transform: rotate(20deg);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ─── TRIANGLES (CSS) ─── */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.particle-triangle {
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--x, 50%);
  top: var(--y, 50%);
  width: var(--size, 20px);
  height: var(--size, 20px);
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 0% 100%, 100% 100%);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      var(--color, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.2)) 0%,
      rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.12) 50%,
      rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--color, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.25))) drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.1));
  animation:
    tri-drift var(--dur, 15s) ease-in-out infinite,
    tri-pulse var(--pulse-dur, 4s) ease-in-out infinite,
    particle-fade-in 2.5s ease-out forwards,
    color-cycle var(--color-dur, 20s) ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
}

/* Inner glow on triangle */
.particle-triangle::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 20%;
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 0% 100%, 100% 100%);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) 0%,
      transparent 80%);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ─── STARS (CSS) ─── */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.particle-star {
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--x, 50%);
  top: var(--y, 50%);
  width: var(--size, 14px);
  height: var(--size, 14px);
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 61% 35%, 98% 35%, 68% 57%,
      79% 91%, 50% 70%, 21% 91%, 32% 57%,
      2% 35%, 39% 35%);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      var(--color, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.6)) 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 50%,
      var(--color, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4)) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--color, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.5))) drop-shadow(0 0 16px var(--color, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2)));
  animation:
    star-twinkle var(--dur, 3s) ease-in-out infinite,
    star-orbit var(--orbit-dur, 20s) ease-in-out infinite,
    particle-fade-in 1s ease-out forwards,
    color-cycle var(--color-dur, 18s) ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
}

/* Central bright core of star */
.particle-star::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 30%;
  left: 30%;
  width: 40%;
  height: 40%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 60%,
      transparent 100%);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ─── BLINK DOTS ─── */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.particle-blink {
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--x, 50%);
  top: var(--y, 50%);
  width: var(--size, 5px);
  height: var(--size, 5px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.9));
  box-shadow:
    0 0 calc(var(--size, 5px) * 3) var(--color, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.7)),
    0 0 calc(var(--size, 5px) * 6) var(--color, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.35)),
    0 0 calc(var(--size, 5px) * 9) rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
  animation:
    blink-fade var(--dur, 3s) ease-in-out infinite,
    particle-rise var(--rise-dur, 18s) linear infinite,
    color-cycle var(--color-dur, 15s) ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ─── ANIMATION KEYFRAMES ─── */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Bubbles: organic floating with sine-wave wobble */
@keyframes bubble-float-wobble {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
  }

  15% {
    transform: translate(12px, -30px) scale(1.06) rotate(3deg);
  }

  30% {
    transform: translate(-8px, -65px) scale(0.97) rotate(-2deg);
  }

  45% {
    transform: translate(18px, -95px) scale(1.08) rotate(4deg);
  }

  60% {
    transform: translate(-14px, -60px) scale(0.94) rotate(-3deg);
  }

  75% {
    transform: translate(6px, -30px) scale(1.04) rotate(2deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
  }
}

/* Bubbles: morphing border-radius for organic blob */
@keyframes bubble-morph {

  0%,
  100% {
    border-radius: 50%;
  }

  20% {
    border-radius: 47% 53% 52% 48% / 48% 52% 48% 52%;
  }

  40% {
    border-radius: 52% 48% 47% 53% / 53% 47% 52% 48%;
  }

  60% {
    border-radius: 48% 52% 53% 47% / 47% 53% 48% 52%;
  }

  80% {
    border-radius: 53% 47% 48% 52% / 52% 48% 53% 47%;
  }
}

/* Fade-in for bubbles */
@keyframes bubble-fade-in {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.3);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: var(--max-opacity, 0.7);
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

/* Generic particle fade-in */
@keyframes particle-fade-in {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
  }

  100% {
    opacity: var(--max-opacity, 0.6);
  }
}

/* Triangles: slow diagonal drift + rotation */
@keyframes tri-drift {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg);
  }

  20% {
    transform: translate(20px, -25px) rotate(30deg);
  }

  40% {
    transform: translate(-10px, -50px) rotate(60deg);
  }

  60% {
    transform: translate(15px, -30px) rotate(120deg);
  }

  80% {
    transform: translate(-20px, -10px) rotate(200deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/* Triangles: opacity + scale breathing */
@keyframes tri-pulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: var(--max-opacity, 0.5);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px var(--color, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.15)));
  }

  50% {
    opacity: calc(var(--max-opacity, 0.5) * 1.6);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px var(--color, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.3)));
  }
}

/* Stars: brightness pulse + scale pop + rotation */
@keyframes star-twinkle {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: var(--max-opacity, 0.4);
    transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px var(--color, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3)));
  }

  25% {
    opacity: calc(var(--max-opacity, 0.4) * 0.3);
    transform: scale(0.7) rotate(15deg);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.3) rotate(0deg);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px var(--color, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.6))) drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15));
  }

  75% {
    opacity: calc(var(--max-opacity, 0.4) * 0.5);
    transform: scale(0.85) rotate(-10deg);
  }
}

/* Stars: slow circular orbit */
@keyframes star-orbit {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0);
  }

  25% {
    transform: translate(8px, -6px);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(0, -12px);
  }

  75% {
    transform: translate(-8px, -6px);
  }

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

/* Blink dots: asynchronous fade in/out */
@keyframes blink-fade {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.5);
  }

  15% {
    opacity: 0.9;
    transform: scale(1.2);
  }

  30% {
    opacity: 0.3;
    transform: scale(0.8);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.8)), 0 0 24px var(--color, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.4));
  }

  70% {
    opacity: 0.2;
    transform: scale(0.6);
  }

  85% {
    opacity: 0.7;
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.5);
  }
}

/* Gentle upward float for blink dots */
@keyframes particle-rise {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0) translateX(0);
  }

  25% {
    transform: translateY(-15px) translateX(5px);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-30px) translateX(-3px);
  }

  75% {
    transform: translateY(-15px) translateX(4px);
  }

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

/* Gradient color shift cycling through spectrum */
@keyframes color-cycle {
  0% {
    filter: hue-rotate(0deg) brightness(1);
  }

  15% {
    filter: hue-rotate(30deg) brightness(1.1);
  }

  30% {
    filter: hue-rotate(60deg) brightness(1.05);
  }

  45% {
    filter: hue-rotate(120deg) brightness(1.15);
  }

  60% {
    filter: hue-rotate(200deg) brightness(1.1);
  }

  75% {
    filter: hue-rotate(280deg) brightness(1.05);
  }

  90% {
    filter: hue-rotate(330deg) brightness(1.1);
  }

  100% {
    filter: hue-rotate(360deg) brightness(1);
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ─── COMETS ─── */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.particle-comet {
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--x, 0%);
  top: var(--y, 20%);
  width: var(--size, 6px);
  height: var(--size, 6px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%, var(--color, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.9)) 40%, transparent 70%);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 8px var(--color, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.8)),
    0 0 20px var(--color, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.5)),
    0 0 40px var(--color, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.3)),
    0 0 80px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  opacity: 0;
  animation:
    comet-streak var(--dur, 4s) ease-in-out infinite,
    comet-fade var(--dur, 4s) ease-in-out infinite,
    color-cycle var(--color-dur, 12s) ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
}

/* Comet tail */
.particle-comet::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: 100%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: calc(var(--tail, 80px));
  height: calc(var(--size, 6px) * 0.6);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.05) 20%,
      var(--color, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.15)) 50%,
      var(--color, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.4)) 80%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 100%);
  border-radius: 50px 0 0 50px;
  filter: blur(1.5px);
}

/* Comet secondary glow trail */
.particle-comet::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: 100%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: calc(var(--tail, 80px) * 0.6);
  height: calc(var(--size, 6px) * 1.8);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent 0%,
      var(--color, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.03)) 40%,
      var(--color, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.08)) 100%);
  border-radius: 50px;
  filter: blur(4px);
}

@keyframes comet-streak {
  0% {
    transform: translate(-100px, 0) rotate(var(--angle, -15deg));
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(calc(100vw + 100px), calc(var(--drift, 60px))) rotate(var(--angle, -15deg));
  }

  50.01% {
    transform: translate(-100px, 0) rotate(var(--angle, -15deg));
    opacity: 0;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(-100px, 0) rotate(var(--angle, -15deg));
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@keyframes comet-fade {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
  }

  5% {
    opacity: 0.9;
  }

  40% {
    opacity: 0.95;
  }

  48% {
    opacity: 0.3;
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0;
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 0;
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ─── ANTIGRAVITY FLOATERS ─── */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.particle-antigrav {
  position: fixed;
  left: var(--x, 50%);
  bottom: -60px;
  width: var(--size, 20px);
  height: var(--size, 20px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  animation:
    antigrav-rise var(--dur, 18s) linear infinite,
    antigrav-sway var(--sway-dur, 6s) ease-in-out infinite,
    color-cycle var(--color-dur, 22s) ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
}

/* Bubble-type antigravity */
.particle-antigrav--bubble {
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 50% at 35% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 65% 75%, var(--color, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.25)) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.15)) 0%, rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.1) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 -4px 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1),
    inset 0 4px 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
    0 0 20px var(--color, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.2)),
    0 0 40px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

.particle-antigrav--bubble::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  left: 20%;
  width: 30%;
  height: 25%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) 0%, transparent 70%);
  transform: rotate(-20deg);
}

/* Star-type antigravity */
.particle-antigrav--star {
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 61% 35%, 98% 35%, 68% 57%,
      79% 91%, 50% 70%, 21% 91%, 32% 57%,
      2% 35%, 39% 35%);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.7) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 50%, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.5) 100%);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.5)) drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2));
  animation:
    antigrav-rise var(--dur, 18s) linear infinite,
    antigrav-sway var(--sway-dur, 6s) ease-in-out infinite,
    antigrav-spin var(--spin-dur, 12s) linear infinite,
    color-cycle var(--color-dur, 18s) ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
}

/* Diamond-type antigravity */
.particle-antigrav--diamond {
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 50%, 50% 100%, 0% 50%);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.5) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) 30%, rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.4) 60%, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.5) 100%);
  border: none;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.4)) drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.2));
  animation:
    antigrav-rise var(--dur, 18s) linear infinite,
    antigrav-sway var(--sway-dur, 6s) ease-in-out infinite,
    antigrav-spin var(--spin-dur, 10s) linear infinite,
    color-cycle var(--color-dur, 20s) ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
}

/* Ring-type antigravity */
.particle-antigrav--ring {
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.35);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 10px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.1),
    0 0 15px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.15),
    0 0 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
  animation:
    antigrav-rise var(--dur, 18s) linear infinite,
    antigrav-sway var(--sway-dur, 6s) ease-in-out infinite,
    antigrav-spin var(--spin-dur, 15s) linear infinite,
    antigrav-ring-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite,
    color-cycle var(--color-dur, 16s) ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
}

@keyframes antigrav-rise {
  0% {
    bottom: -80px;
    opacity: 0;
  }

  5% {
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  85% {
    opacity: 0.6;
  }

  100% {
    bottom: calc(100vh + 80px);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@keyframes antigrav-sway {

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

  25% {
    transform: translateX(30px) rotate(5deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateX(-20px) rotate(-3deg);
  }

  75% {
    transform: translateX(25px) rotate(4deg);
  }
}

@keyframes antigrav-spin {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

@keyframes antigrav-ring-pulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    border-color: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.35);
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    border-color: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.6);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 15px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.2), 0 0 25px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.25);
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ─── SPECIAL: DARK SECTION PARTICLES (Story Section) ───── */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.story-body .particle-bubble {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at 30% 25%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 80%, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.2) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.15) 0%, rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.1) 50%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08) 100%);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 -4px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1),
    inset 0 4px 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15),
    0 0 20px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.2),
    0 0 40px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.1);
}

.story-body .particle-triangle {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.25) 0%, rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.15) 100%);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.3));
}

.story-body .particle-star {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.6) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) 50%, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.5) 100%);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.6)) drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.3));
}

.story-body .particle-blink {
  background: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.7), 0 0 24px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.4), 0 0 40px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.15);
}

.story-body .particle-comet::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.1) 30%, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.3) 70%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) 100%);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ─── RESPONSIVE: PARTICLE REDUCTION ─────────────────────── */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .particle-antigrav:nth-child(odd) {
    display: none;
  }

  #bgCanvas {
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .particle-antigrav:nth-child(n+4) {
    display: none;
  }

  #bgCanvas {
    opacity: 0.45;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .particle-antigrav:nth-child(n+3) {
    display: none;
  }

  #bgCanvas {
    opacity: 0.3;
  }
}

/* ─── ACCESSIBILITY: prefers-reduced-motion ─── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .particle-antigrav,
  #bgCanvas {
    animation: none !important;
    opacity: 0.15 !important;
  }

  .ocean-bubble {
    animation: none !important;
    opacity: 0.1 !important;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ─── FIX: ELIMINATE BOTTOM PAGE GAP ─────────────────────── */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
html {
  background: #e2eaf5;
  /* Match footer bottom gradient color */
}

body {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  padding-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.site-footer {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  padding-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-bottom: 20px;
}


/* About page: distributed fluid motion */
.about-page {
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.about-page .about-flow-section {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.about-page .section-fluid-shell {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.88;
}

.about-page .section-fluid-shell.is-hero {
  opacity: 0.62;
}

.about-page .section-fluid-shell.is-deep {
  opacity: 0.78;
}

.about-page .section-wave-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 14% 8%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 32%, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.08) 0%, transparent 56%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 78% 70%, rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.07) 0%, transparent 54%);
  opacity: 0.72;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  animation: about-section-shell-breathe 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.about-page .section-wave {
  position: absolute;
  left: -14%;
  width: 128%;
  height: clamp(110px, 16vw, 190px);
  opacity: 0.34;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.about-page .section-wave::before,
.about-page .section-wave::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
}

.about-page .section-wave::before {
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(38% 115% at 6% 100%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) 0 54%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(34% 115% at 31% 100%, rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.24) 0 54%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(42% 120% at 58% 100%, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.22) 0 53%, transparent 54%),
    radial-gradient(34% 115% at 84% 100%, rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.15) 0 54%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(24% 100% at 104% 100%, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.18) 0 52%, transparent 53%);
}

.about-page .section-wave::after {
  left: 8%;
  right: 8%;
  bottom: 18px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 18%,
      rgba(219, 234, 254, 0.22) 46%,
      rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.12) 74%,
      transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.about-page .section-wave--upper {
  top: 2%;
  animation: about-section-wave-drift var(--wave-duration-a, 18s) ease-in-out infinite;
}

.about-page .section-wave--lower {
  bottom: -4%;
  opacity: 0.26;
  animation: about-section-wave-drift-reverse var(--wave-duration-b, 24s) ease-in-out infinite;
}

.about-page .section-fluid-shell.is-hero .section-wave--upper {
  top: 10%;
  opacity: 0.18;
}

.about-page .section-fluid-shell.is-hero .section-wave--lower {
  bottom: 5%;
  opacity: 0.22;
}

.about-page .section-fluid-shell.is-deep .section-wave::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(38% 115% at 8% 100%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) 0 54%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(34% 115% at 33% 100%, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.16) 0 54%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(42% 120% at 58% 100%, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.15) 0 53%, transparent 54%),
    radial-gradient(34% 115% at 84% 100%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09) 0 54%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(24% 100% at 104% 100%, rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.12) 0 52%, transparent 53%);
}

.about-page .section-fluid-shell.is-deep .section-wave::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 20%,
      rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.14) 52%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 78%,
      transparent 100%);
}

.about-page .section-floater {
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--x, 50%);
  bottom: -12%;
  width: var(--size, 22px);
  height: calc(var(--size, 22px) * 1.65);
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  animation: about-section-antigravity-rise var(--dur, 21s) linear infinite;
  animation-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
}

.about-page .section-floater-inner {
  display: block;
  width: var(--size, 22px);
  height: var(--size, 22px);
  will-change: transform;
  animation: about-section-antigravity-sway var(--sway, 7s) ease-in-out infinite;
}

.about-page .section-floater--bubble .section-floater-inner {
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 32% 28%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 34%, transparent 42%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.22) 0%, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.12) 58%, rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.07) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.34);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 -6px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
    inset 0 4px 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12),
    0 0 18px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.12);
}

.about-page .section-floater--ring .section-floater-inner {
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 2px solid rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.32);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14),
    0 0 18px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

.about-page .section-floater--star .section-floater-inner {
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%,
      61% 35%,
      98% 35%,
      68% 57%,
      79% 91%,
      50% 70%,
      21% 91%,
      32% 57%,
      2% 35%,
      39% 35%);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 0%, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.55) 56%, rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.35) 100%);
}

@keyframes about-section-wave-drift {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(calc(-4% + var(--wave-shift, 0%)), 0, 0) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.22;
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate3d(calc(2% + var(--wave-shift, 0%)), -10px, 0) scale(1.04);
    opacity: 0.4;
  }
}

@keyframes about-section-wave-drift-reverse {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(calc(-2% + var(--wave-shift, 0%)), 0, 0) scaleY(-1) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.18;
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate3d(calc(-7% + var(--wave-shift, 0%)), 12px, 0) scaleY(-1) scale(1.05);
    opacity: 0.3;
  }
}

@keyframes about-section-shell-breathe {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.52;
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate3d(0, -10px, 0) scale(1.04);
    opacity: 0.78;
  }
}

@keyframes about-section-antigravity-rise {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 10%, 0);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  12% {
    opacity: 0.38;
  }

  60% {
    opacity: 0.24;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate3d(var(--drift, 18px), -155%, 0);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@keyframes about-section-antigravity-sway {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
  }

  25% {
    transform: translate3d(8px, -6px, 0) scale(1.04);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate3d(-7px, -10px, 0) scale(0.95);
  }

  75% {
    transform: translate3d(6px, -5px, 0) scale(1.02);
  }
}

.about-page .about-hero::before {
  top: 24%;
  height: 160px;
  opacity: 0.48;
}

.about-page .about-hero .about-hero-blob {
  opacity: 0.28;
}

.about-page .about-hero-bg .hero-crystal {
  opacity: 0.72;
}

.about-page .about-hero-bg .hero-crystal:nth-child(n + 8) {
  display: none;
}

.about-page .about-hero .hero-beam {
  opacity: 0.32;
}

.about-page .about-hero-bg {
  opacity: 0.84;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-page .section-fluid-shell {
    opacity: 0.76;
  }

  .about-page .section-wave {
    height: 110px;
  }

  .about-page .section-floater+.section-floater {
    display: none;
  }

  .about-page .section-fluid-shell.is-hero {
    opacity: 0.54;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-page .section-wave--upper {
    top: 6%;
  }

  .about-page .section-wave--lower {
    bottom: -8%;
  }

  .about-page .section-floater {
    opacity: 0.22;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .about-page .section-wave,
  .about-page .section-wave-glow,
  .about-page .section-floater,
  .about-page .section-floater-inner {
    animation: none !important;
  }

  .about-page .section-wave,
  .about-page .section-wave-glow,
  .about-page .section-floater {
    opacity: 0.12 !important;
  }
}

/* ─── RELAXED MODE OVERRIDES (GPU Optimization) ─── */
body.relaxed-mode .section-fluid-shell,
body.relaxed-mode #bgCanvas {
  display: none !important;
}



/* ═══════════ Gallery Tabs (Events) ═══════════ */
.gallery-tabs {
  margin: -20px auto 44px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.gallery-tabs-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.05);
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.gallery-tabs-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.gallery-tab {
  border: none;
  background: none;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-smooth);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gallery-tab .tab-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: color 0.4s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.gallery-tab:hover .tab-label {
  color: var(--blue-600);
}

.gallery-tab.active {
  background: var(--blue-600);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
}

.gallery-tab.active .tab-label {
  color: #fff;
}

/* Dynamic slide animation (opacity scale transition) for grid changes */
.gallery-grid.grid-transitioning {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px) scale(0.98);
}

.gallery-grid {
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

/* ═══════════ View More Actions ═══════════ */
.gallery-action {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 36px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ═══════════ Modern Glassmorphism Lightbox ═══════════ */
.gallery-lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.gallery-lightbox.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

.lightbox-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(1.4);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(1.4);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

/* Glow aura effect behind lightbox image */
.gallery-lightbox::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: lightbox-glow-pulse 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes lightbox-glow-pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1) translate3d(-10px, -20px, 0); opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.15) translate3d(20px, 10px, 0); opacity: 1; }
}

.lightbox-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 90vw;
  max-width: 1000px;
  height: 80vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.gallery-lightbox.active .lightbox-container {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 10010;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.9);
  border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(90deg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.55);
}

.lightbox-close:active {
  transform: scale(0.92);
}

.lightbox-content {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 
    0 24px 72px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: calc(100% - 68px);
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.lightbox-img.lightbox-fade {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.97);
}

.lightbox-caption {
  margin-top: 18px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 800px;
  padding: 0 12px;
}

.lightbox-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.lightbox-counter {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.lightbox-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-smooth);
  z-index: 5;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.lightbox-nav:hover {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.85);
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.45);
}

.lightbox-nav:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.92);
}

.lightbox-nav--prev {
  left: -26px;
}

.lightbox-nav--next {
  right: -26px;
}

/* Lightbox responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .lightbox-nav--prev { left: 16px; }
  .lightbox-nav--next { right: 16px; }
  .lightbox-close { top: 20px; right: 20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .lightbox-container {
    height: 75vh;
    width: 92vw;
  }
  .lightbox-content {
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 16px;
  }
  .lightbox-img {
    max-height: calc(100% - 60px);
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .lightbox-caption {
    margin-top: 12px;
    padding: 0 4px;
  }
  .lightbox-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    white-space: normal;
    word-break: break-word;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  .lightbox-counter {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-left: 10px;
  }
  .lightbox-close {
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
  .lightbox-nav {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  }
  .lightbox-nav--prev {
    left: 8px;
  }
  .lightbox-nav--next {
    right: 8px;
  }
}

/* ═══════════ TRANSFERRED FAQ BACKGROUND ANIMATIONS (FROM CONTACT US) ═══════════ */
.ct-faq {
  padding: 120px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #eef2ff 50%, #f1f5f9 100%);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ══ UNIQUE "QUESTION & ANSWER" BACKGROUND THEME
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ct-faq-theme-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Deep Flowing Mesh Gradients for Fluidity */
.ctf-fluid-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1200px;
  height: 1200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(140px);
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ctf-fluid-1 {
  top: -400px; left: -200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59,130,246,0.15), transparent 70%);
  animation: ctf-mesh-flow 25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite alternate;
}
.ctf-fluid-2 {
  bottom: -400px; right: -200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(167,139,250,0.12), transparent 70%);
  animation: ctf-mesh-flow 30s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) -10s infinite alternate-reverse;
}
@keyframes ctf-mesh-flow {
  0% { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.2) translate(150px, 80px); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.9) translate(-100px, -50px); }
}

/* 1. Massive Abstract Punctuation Marks */
.ctf-mark {
  position: absolute;
  font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  user-select: none;
  will-change: transform;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(59,130,246,0.15));
}
.ctf-mark-1 {
  font-size: 800px;
  top: -150px;
  left: -150px;
  animation: ctf-float-mark 25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) infinite;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(59,130,246,0.06), transparent);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.ctf-mark-2 {
  font-size: 600px;
  bottom: -100px;
  right: -50px;
  animation: ctf-float-mark 20s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) -5s infinite alternate;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(167,139,250,0.05), transparent);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.ctf-mark-3 {
  font-size: 400px;
  top: 30%;
  left: 80%;
  animation: ctf-float-mark 18s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) -8s infinite reverse;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,182,212,0.04), transparent);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  transform: rotate(15deg);
}

/* Elegant Smaller Topographical Marks (*, &, ?) */
.ctf-mark-small {
  position: absolute;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(59,130,246,0.15);
  font-size: 40px;
  user-select: none;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(59,130,246,0.1));
}
.ctf-ms-1 { top: 15%; right: 20%; animation: ctf-float-mark 10s ease-in-out infinite; }
.ctf-ms-2 { bottom: 25%; left: 8%; animation: ctf-float-mark 15s ease-in-out infinite reverse; font-size: 60px; color: rgba(167,139,250,0.1); }
.ctf-ms-3 { top: 60%; left: 15%; animation: ctf-float-mark 12s ease-in-out -4s infinite alternate; font-size: 50px; }

@keyframes ctf-float-mark {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  33% { transform: translateY(60px) rotate(8deg); }
  66% { transform: translateY(20px) rotate(-4deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
}

/* 2. Frosted Glass Dialogue Bubbles with Abstract Content Lines */
.ctf-bubble {
  position: absolute;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.25), rgba(255,255,255,0.05));
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(147,197,253,0.4);
  border-radius: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(59,130,246,0.12);
  animation: ctf-float-bubble 18s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) infinite;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 0 0 0 30px;
  gap: 12px;
}
.ctf-bline {
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(147,197,253,0.6), transparent);
}

.ctf-bubble::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -15px;
  left: 30px;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: inherit;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(147,197,253,0.4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(147,197,253,0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  z-index: -1;
  clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 0 100%, 100% 100%);
}
.ctf-bubble-1 {
  width: 260px; height: 160px;
  top: 8%; left: 3%;
  animation-duration: 20s;
  border-radius: 60px;
}
.ctf-bubble-1 .ctf-bl-1 { width: 140px; }
.ctf-bubble-1 .ctf-bl-2 { width: 180px; }
.ctf-bubble-1 .ctf-bl-3 { width: 100px; }

.ctf-bubble-2 {
  width: 200px; height: 130px;
  bottom: 15%; right: 4%;
  animation-duration: 24s; animation-delay: -5s;
  border-radius: 40px;
}
.ctf-bubble-2::after { left: auto; right: 30px; }
.ctf-bubble-2 .ctf-bline { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(167,139,250,0.5), transparent); }
.ctf-bubble-2 .ctf-bl-1 { width: 120px; }
.ctf-bubble-2 .ctf-bl-2 { width: 80px; }

.ctf-bubble-3 {
  width: 100px; height: 70px;
  top: 35%; left: 88%;
  animation-duration: 16s; animation-delay: -8s;
  border-radius: 30px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.ctf-bubble-4 {
  width: 140px; height: 90px;
  top: 55%; left: 2%;
  animation-duration: 22s; animation-delay: -12s;
  border-radius: 35px;
}
.ctf-bubble-4::after { left: auto; right: 20px; }
.ctf-bubble-4 .ctf-bl-1 { width: 60px; opacity: 0.7; }

@keyframes ctf-float-bubble {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
  33% { transform: translate(30px, -40px) scale(1.05) rotate(2deg); }
  66% { transform: translate(-10px, 20px) scale(0.95) rotate(-1deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
}

/* 3. Flowing Knowledge Sparks & Ripples */
.ctf-spark-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}
.ctf-spark {
  position: absolute;
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  background: var(--blue-400);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--blue-400), 0 0 24px var(--blue-300);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: ctf-shoot-spark cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.9, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}
.ctf-spark-1 { bottom: -10%; left: 25%; animation-duration: 12s; animation-delay: 1s; }
.ctf-spark-2 { bottom: -10%; left: 75%; animation-duration: 9s; animation-delay: 3s; background: var(--pink-400); box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--pink-400); }
.ctf-spark-3 { bottom: -10%; left: 45%; animation-duration: 14s; animation-delay: 5s; }
.ctf-spark-4 { bottom: -10%; left: 85%; animation-duration: 11s; animation-delay: 0s; background: var(--cyan-400); box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--cyan-400); }

@keyframes ctf-shoot-spark {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1.5); opacity: 0; }
  15% { opacity: 0.6; }
  85% { opacity: 0.2; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-130vh) scale(0); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Expanding Sonar "Search" Ripples */
.ctf-ripple {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(59,130,246,0.1);
  top: 50%; left: 10%;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: ctf-sonar 16s cubic-bezier(0, 0.2, 0.8, 1) infinite;
}
.ctf-ripple-2 {
  top: 20%; left: 80%;
  border-color: rgba(167,139,250,0.3);
  animation-delay: -6s;
  animation-duration: 20s;
}

@keyframes ctf-sonar {
  0% { transform: scale(0.5); opacity: 0; }
  25% { opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(15); opacity: 0; border-width: 0px; }
}

/* Removed full-page submersive glows based on user feedback to prioritize theme on questions */

.ct-faq-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.ct-faq-list {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Beautiful 3D Asymmetrical Frosted Glass Card with IN-CARD THEME */
.ct-faq-item {
  /* Liquid and thematic gradient injected directly onto the question */
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 0%, rgba(59,130,246,0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 100%, rgba(236,72,153,0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(1.8);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(1.8);
  border-radius: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 
    0 10px 30px -10px rgba(59,130,246,0.05),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  position: relative;
}

/* Optional thematic ambient pulse localized *entirely* to the card */
.ct-faq-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg at 50% 50%, transparent 0deg, rgba(59,130,246,0.05) 90deg, transparent 180deg);
  animation: ct-card-spin 10s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}
.ct-faq-item:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}
@keyframes ct-card-spin {
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Liquid Shimmer Sweep Effect */
.ct-faq-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%; width: 50%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.8), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: 0s;
}
.ct-faq-item:hover::before {
  animation: ct-faq-shimmer 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
}
@keyframes ct-faq-shimmer {
  0% { left: -100%; }
  100% { left: 200%; }
}

.ct-faq-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 100%);
  box-shadow: 
    0 20px 40px -10px rgba(59,130,246,0.15),
    0 0 20px rgba(59,130,246,0.05),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.ct-faq-item.open {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 100%);
  box-shadow: 
    0 24px 50px -12px rgba(59,130,246,0.2),
    0 0 30px rgba(59,130,246,0.08),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(59,130,246,0.15);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,1);
}

.ct-faq-q {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 26px 30px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Elevated Numbering */
.ct-faq-num {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(59,130,246,0.08); /* Soft blue bead */
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.ct-faq-item:hover .ct-faq-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-500), var(--blue-600));
  color: white;
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(59,130,246,0.3), inset 0 2px 4px rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.ct-faq-item.open .ct-faq-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-600), var(--blue-800));
  color: white;
  border-color: transparent;
}

.ct-faq-text {
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}
.ct-faq-item:hover .ct-faq-text {
  color: var(--blue-600);
}

/* Floating Chevron */
.ct-faq-chevron {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--blue-400);
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  padding: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: white;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), color 0.3s ease;
}
.ct-faq-item:hover .ct-faq-chevron {
  background: var(--blue-50);
  color: var(--blue-500);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(59,130,246,0.15);
}
.ct-faq-item.open .ct-faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg) scale(1.1);
  background: var(--blue-100);
  color: var(--blue-600);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(59,130,246,0.25);
}

/* Glowing Neon Left Border when open */
.ct-faq-item.open::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 15px;
  bottom: 15px;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue-400), var(--blue-600));
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
  animation: ct-faq-accent 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
  box-shadow: 4px 0 16px rgba(59,130,246,0.5);
  z-index: 5;
}
@keyframes ct-faq-accent {
  0% { transform: scaleY(0); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scaleY(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.ct-faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), padding 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
  padding: 0 30px 0 88px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.ct-faq-item.open .ct-faq-a {
  max-height: 350px;
  padding: 0 30px 28px 88px;
}
.ct-faq-a p {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ─── GPU OPTIMIZATIONS: HIDE HEAVY BACKGROUND ELEMENTS ON MOBILE & RELAXED MODE ─── */
body.relaxed-mode .vmq-fluid-ribbon,
body.relaxed-mode .vmq-fluid-trace,
body.relaxed-mode .values-glass,
body.relaxed-mode .values-neon,
body.relaxed-mode .values-kaleido,
body.relaxed-mode .values-mesh,
body.relaxed-mode .values-glint,
body.relaxed-mode .why-aurora,
body.relaxed-mode .why-neon,
body.relaxed-mode .why-glint,
body.relaxed-mode .journey-orbit,
body.relaxed-mode .journey-glint,
body.relaxed-mode .campus-lens,
body.relaxed-mode .campus-glint,
body.relaxed-mode .network-node,
body.relaxed-mode .network-glint,
body.relaxed-mode .leader-crystal,
body.relaxed-mode .leader-glint,
body.relaxed-mode .voice-floating-item,
body.relaxed-mode .ctf-fluid-glow,
body.relaxed-mode .about-partners,
body.relaxed-mode .partners-marquee,
body.relaxed-mode .testimonials-voice-scene,
body.relaxed-mode .faq-knowledge-scene,
body.relaxed-mode .vmq-fluid-scene,
body.relaxed-mode .values-spectrum-scene,
body.relaxed-mode .why-advantage-scene,
body.relaxed-mode .timeline-journey-scene,
body.relaxed-mode .gallery-campus-scene,
body.relaxed-mode .partners-network-scene,
body.relaxed-mode .leadership-wisdom-scene,
body.relaxed-mode .story-glow,
body.relaxed-mode .ocean-bubbles {
  display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .vmq-fluid-ribbon,
  .vmq-fluid-trace,
  .values-glass,
  .values-neon,
  .values-kaleido,
  .values-mesh,
  .values-glint,
  .why-aurora,
  .why-neon,
  .why-glint,
  .journey-orbit,
  .journey-glint,
  .campus-lens,
  .campus-glint,
  .network-node,
  .network-glint,
  .leader-crystal,
  .leader-glint,
  .voice-floating-item,
  .ctf-fluid-glow,
  .testimonials-voice-scene,
  .faq-knowledge-scene,
  .vmq-fluid-scene,
  .values-spectrum-scene,
  .why-advantage-scene,
  .timeline-journey-scene,
  .gallery-campus-scene,
  .partners-network-scene,
  .leadership-wisdom-scene,
  .story-glow,
  .ocean-bubbles {
    display: none !important;
  }
}