/* ==========================================================================
   Science Lab Page - Modern Design System (sciencelab.css)
   ScienceUtsav - Premium STEM Education Style (Updated for Rich Visuals)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- 1. Variables & Global Styles --- */
:root {
    --primary-blue: #0d3c75;
    --primary-light: #165ab0;
    --accent-orange: #f7941d;
    --accent-orange-hover: #e08316;
    --text-dark: #1e293b;
    --text-muted: #64748b;
    --bg-light: #f8fafc;
    --bg-gradient-blue: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d3c75 0%, #082243 100%);
    --bg-gradient-light: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4f7fc 100%);
    --card-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --hover-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(13, 60, 117, 0.12);
    --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --border-radius: 20px;
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Container — centres content and gives left/right margins */
.container {
    max-width: 1250px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Base resets & layout helpers */
.lab-page-container {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.7;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Heading Styling */
.lab-section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.lab-section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Accent Badge */
.lab-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.12);
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.lab-badge-center {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* --- 2. Hero Banner Section --- */
.lab-hero-banner {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 0px;
    width: 100%;
    background: #f4f7fc;
    z-index: 1;
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .lab-hero-banner {
        padding-top: 100px;
        /* Extra breathing room on desktop  */
        padding-bottom: 30px;
    }
}

.lab-hero-banner-bg {
    width: 100%;
    /* Made full width to cover the whole hero section  */
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    /* Added for the bottom gradient overlay  */
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Beautiful Bottom Gradient Fade  */
.lab-hero-banner-bg::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100px;
    pointer-events: none;
    /* Ensures the buttons underneath are still clickable  */
    z-index: 5;
}

/* Removed the border-radius and max-width for a full-bleed banner  */
.lab-hero-banner-bg a {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
}

.lab-hero-banner-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    margin-top: -30px;
}

/* Overlay and HTML content are no longer needed as the image is pre-designed  */
.lab-hero-banner-overlay,
.lab-hero-banner-content {
    display: none;
}

.lab-hero-banner-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.lab-hero-banner h1 {
    font-size: 3.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.lab-hero-banner h1 span {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
}

.lab-hero-banner-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.lab-hero-banner-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}


/* --- 2.5 NEP Introduction Section (Unique Section) --- */
.lab-intro-section {
    padding: 100px 0 80px;
    background: var(--bg-gradient-light);
    position: relative;
}

.lab-intro-header-centered {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.lab-intro-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    border: 1px solid rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.25);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.lab-intro-header-centered .lab-intro-tag {
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
}

.lab-intro-title-img {
    max-width: 650px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto 10px auto;
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05));
}

.lab-intro-header-centered .lab-intro-text {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.lab-intro-split-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .lab-intro-split-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

.lab-intro-features-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.lab-intro-feature-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(13, 60, 117, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 60, 117, 0.02);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.lab-intro-feature-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(13, 60, 117, 0.08);
}

.lab-intro-feature-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: rgba(13, 60, 117, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.lab-intro-feature-item:hover .lab-intro-feature-icon {
    background: var(--accent-orange);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.lab-intro-feature-text h5 {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.lab-intro-feature-text p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.lab-intro-showcase {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.lab-intro-image-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.1);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    /* Made slightly wider to give the image presence */
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.05);
}

.lab-intro-image-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.15);
}

.lab-intro-image-card img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Floating Showcase Card for Intro Right side */
.lab-floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    padding: 14px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    /* Pill shape for premium feel */
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 20;
    animation: floatAnim 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.lab-floating-badge.badge-1 {
    top: 5%;
    left: -15%;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.lab-floating-badge.badge-2 {
    bottom: 5%;
    right: -10%;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

.lab-floating-badge i {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

@keyframes floatAnim {

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

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
}

.btn-primary-lab {
    background: var(--accent-orange);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary-lab:hover {
    background: var(--accent-orange-hover);
    border-color: var(--accent-orange-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary-lab {
    background: transparent;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary-lab:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --- 3. Statistics Section (Premium Light Theme) --- */
.lab-stats-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f4f7fc 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
}

.lab-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.lab-stat-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.05);
    padding: 40px 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Premium Gradient Top Border */
.lab-stat-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-orange, #f7941d), #ffbc42);
    transition: height 0.3s ease;
}

/* Card Hover effect */
.lab-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.1);
}

.lab-stat-card:hover::before {
    height: 8px;
    /* Thickens the top border slightly on hover */
}

.lab-stat-icon {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue, #081d38);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
}

.lab-stat-card:hover .lab-stat-icon {
    transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-5px);
    color: var(--accent-orange, #f7941d);
    /* Icon turns orange on hover! */
}

.lab-stat-number {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue, #081d38);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.lab-stat-label {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #555555;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* --- 4. Before & After Slider Section --- */
.lab-comparison-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.lab-ba-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 960px;
    height: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.18);
    user-select: none;
}

.lab-ba-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.lab-ba-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.lab-ba-after {
    width: 50%;
    z-index: 5;
    border-right: 3px solid #ffffff;
}

.lab-ba-after img {
    width: 960px;
    max-width: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
    .lab-ba-after img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
    }
}

.lab-ba-label {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 25px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    background: rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.88);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    z-index: 10;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.before-label {
    right: 25px;
}

.after-label {
    left: 25px;
}

.lab-ba-handle {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 4px;
    background: #ffffff;
    z-index: 10;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.lab-ba-handle-button {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: var(--accent-orange);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.4);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    border: 4px solid #ffffff;
}

.lab-ba-input {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    cursor: ew-resize;
    z-index: 20;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

/* --- 5. Two Powerful Lab Models Section (With Images) --- */
.lab-models-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

.lab-models-layout {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 80px;
}

.lab-model-item {
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 20px 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    border: none;
}

.lab-model-item.reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
}

.lab-model-content h3 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.lab-model-tagline {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.lab-model-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.lab-model-features {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.lab-model-features-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

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

.lab-advantage-item {
    background: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    border: 1px solid rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.04);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.05);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Beautiful Interactive Left Border */
.lab-advantage-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 5px;
    background: rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.lab-advantage-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px) translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.08);
}

.lab-advantage-item:hover::before {
    background: var(--accent-orange);
    width: 6px;
}

.lab-advantage-num {
    background: rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.06);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.lab-advantage-item:hover .lab-advantage-num {
    background: var(--accent-orange);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(10deg);
}

.lab-advantage-text h5 {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.lab-advantage-text p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Showcase Side for Models */
.lab-model-showcase {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
}

.lab-model-image {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.05);
}

.lab-model-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.lab-model-image:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Grid layout for Discipline Specific Labs */
.lab-disciplines-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.lab-discipline-card {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-light);
}

.lab-discipline-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: var(--hover-shadow);
    border-left-color: var(--accent-orange);
}

.lab-discipline-card h4 {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.lab-discipline-card h4 i {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
}

.lab-discipline-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.lab-discipline-card ul li {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 15px;
}

.lab-discipline-card ul li::before {
    content: "•";
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* What's Included Box - Redesigned to Premium Blue Card */
.lab-included-box {
    background: var(--primary-blue, #081d38);
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle glowing background effect for the box */
.lab-included-box::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    background: rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(40px);
}

.lab-included-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.lab-included-title i {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.lab-included-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.lab-included-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.lab-included-item i {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* --- 6. Grade Coverage Section --- */
.lab-grades-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.lab-grades-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 20px 0 40px;
}

.lab-grade-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px 25px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    border: 1px solid rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.04);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Staggered Ascending Staircase Layout */
.lab-grade-card:nth-child(1) {
    margin-top: 80px;
}

.lab-grade-card:nth-child(2) {
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.lab-grade-card:nth-child(3) {
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.lab-grade-card:nth-child(4) {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.lab-grade-card:nth-child(5) {
    margin-top: 0px;
}

.lab-grade-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.4);
    z-index: 10;
}

.lab-grade-num {
    background: rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.04);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    padding: 8px 24px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.lab-grade-card:hover .lab-grade-num {
    background: var(--accent-orange);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.3);
}

.lab-grade-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.lab-grade-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- 7. Why It Works (Stepper) Section --- */
.lab-intro-title-img {
    max-width: 750px;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto !important;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto 10px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* --- 7. Why It Works (Stepper) Section --- */
.lab-how-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

.lab-stepper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.lab-step-item {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    border: 1px solid rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.04);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.05);
    border-top: 4px solid rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.05);
}

.lab-step-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.1);
    border-top-color: var(--accent-orange);
}

/* Big faded number in the center background */
.lab-step-item::before {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-size: 14rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.02);
    z-index: 1;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.lab-step-item:nth-child(1)::before {
    content: "1";
}

.lab-step-item:nth-child(2)::before {
    content: "2";
}

.lab-step-item:nth-child(3)::before {
    content: "3";
}

.lab-step-item:nth-child(4)::before {
    content: "4";
}

.lab-step-item:hover::before {
    color: rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.03);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
}

.lab-step-bubble {
    width: 85px;
    height: 85px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.lab-step-item:hover .lab-step-bubble {
    background: var(--accent-orange);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-style: solid;
    border-color: var(--accent-orange);
    transform: rotateY(360deg);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.3);
}

.step-num {
    display: none;
    /* Hide the old small circle number */
}

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

.lab-step-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.lab-step-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- 8. Curriculum Alignment Section --- */
.lab-align-section {
    padding: 10px 0;
    background: #f4f7fc;
    text-align: center;
}

.lab-align-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    margin-top: 20px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    /* Optional: Hide scrollbar for a cleaner look */
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.lab-align-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.lab-align-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.04);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lab-align-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-orange), #ffb75e);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.lab-align-card:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.3);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.lab-align-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.lab-align-target-list {
    margin-top: 10px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding-top: 30px;
    border-top: 2px dashed rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.05);
}

.lab-align-target-item {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.15);
    cursor: default;
}

.lab-align-target-item:hover {
    border-style: solid;
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    background: rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.02);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(8, 29, 56, 0.08);
}

/* --- 9. Frequently Asked Questions (Accordion) --- */
.lab-faq-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

.lab-faq-container {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.lab-faq-item {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.lab-faq-item[open] {
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(13, 60, 117, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(13, 60, 117, 0.1);
}

.lab-faq-summary {
    padding: 22px 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    list-style: none;
    user-select: none;
}

.lab-faq-summary::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

.lab-faq-summary-arrow {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    background: rgba(13, 60, 117, 0.05);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.lab-faq-item[open] .lab-faq-summary-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    background: var(--accent-orange);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.lab-faq-content {
    padding: 0 28px 24px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    padding-top: 18px;
}

/* --- 10. Contact / Enquiry Form Section --- */
.lab-contact-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
}

.lab-contact-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.lab-contact-info h3 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.lab-contact-info p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.lab-contact-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.lab-contact-feature-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.lab-contact-feature-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lab-contact-feature-text h5 {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.lab-contact-feature-text p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Glassmorphic Contact Card */
.lab-contact-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(13, 60, 117, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 60, 117, 0.05);
}

.lab-form-group {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.lab-form-group-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.lab-form-label {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.lab-form-control {
    width: 100%;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.lab-form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-light);
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(22, 90, 176, 0.1);
}

select.lab-form-control {
    cursor: pointer;
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%230d3c75' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M6 9l6 6 6-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 18px center;
    background-size: 16px;
    padding-right: 45px;
}

textarea.lab-form-control {
    resize: none;
}

.su-hp-field {
    display: none !important;
}

.btn-form-submit {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--accent-orange);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    padding: 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.3);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.btn-form-submit:hover {
    background: var(--accent-orange-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.4);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .lab-hero-banner h1 {
        font-size: 3.2rem;
    }

    .lab-intro-title {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
    }

    .lab-hero-banner-bg {
        margin-top: 100px;
    }

    .lab-grades-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 18px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .lab-hero-banner {
        min-height: 420px;
        padding: 140px 0 80px;
    }

    .lab-hero-banner-bg {
        margin-top: -70px;
    }

    .lab-hero-banner h1 {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }

    .lab-hero-banner-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .lab-intro-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .lab-intro-title {
        font-size: 2.3rem;
    }

    .lab-intro-feature-item {
        text-align: left;
    }

    .lab-intro-showcase {
        margin-top: 20px;
    }

    .lab-floating-badge.badge-1 {
        left: -5%;
    }

    .lab-floating-badge.badge-2 {
        right: -5%;
    }

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

    .lab-model-item,
    .lab-model-item.reverse {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        padding: 30px;
    }

    .lab-contact-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }

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

    .lab-stepper::before {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .lab-hero-banner h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .lab-hero-banner-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    .lab-intro-title {
        font-size: 1.95rem;
    }

    .lab-section-title {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
    }

    .lab-included-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .lab-disciplines-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

    .lab-form-group-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .lab-form-group-row .lab-form-group {
        margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .lab-contact-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .lab-hero-banner h1 {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
    }

    .lab-intro-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .lab-floating-badge {
        padding: 8px 12px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .lab-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .lab-grades-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .lab-stepper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}



.lab-future-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .lab-future-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

.lab-future-image {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0px;
    /* space for the thick border */
}

.lab-future-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 8px solid #082243;
    /* matching primary-blue or very dark blue */
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.lab-inclassroom-section .lab-future-image img:hover,
.lab-composite-section .lab-future-image img:hover,
.lab-maker-section .lab-future-image img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.lab-gallery-item {
    display: flex;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.lab-gallery-item img {
    height: 320px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    background: transparent;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
}

.lab-gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
}

.lab-future-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.lab-future-title-img {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.lab-future-title-img img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.lab-future-desc {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #1e293b;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.lab-future-features {
    list-style: square;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.lab-future-features li {
    font-size: 0.5rem;
    color: #1e293b;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
}



/* ==============================================
   2. HEADER SECTION 
   ============================================== */
.site-header {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 10px 0;
    position: fixed;
    /* Pinned to top */
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);

    /* Defines exact height: 50px logo + 20px padding = 70px total */
    height: 70px;
}

.header-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
    /* Ensures alignment */
}

.logo img {
    height: 50px;
    display: block;
}

/* Navigation */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 25px;
    /* Slightly reduced gap to accommodate the extra Home tab */
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #0d3c75;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: color 0.3s;
    padding: 10px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    /* Keeps text and icons perfectly aligned */
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: #f7941d;
}

/* Icons Logic */
.nav-link i {
    font-size: 11px;
    margin-left: 5px;
    /* This is for the arrows on the right */
}

/* SPECIFIC STYLE FOR HOME ICON */
.nav-link i.fa-home {
    font-size: 16px;
    /* Makes home icon slightly larger than arrows */
    margin-left: 0;
    /* Removes left margin */
    margin-right: 8px;
    /* Adds space between house icon and "Home" text */
    color: inherit;
    /* Keeps the same color as the text */
}

/* Dropdown */
.nav-item {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    background: white;
    width: 200px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: none;
    z-index: 1000;
    border-top: 3px solid #f7941d;
}

.dropdown li a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #0d3c75;
    display: block;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.dropdown li a:hover {
    background-color: #f9f9f9;
    color: #f7941d;
    padding-left: 25px;
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown {
    display: block;
}

/* Shop Button */
.header-btn .btn-shop {
    background: #003366;
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 10px 25px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 14px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: 0.3s;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.2);
}

.btn-shop:hover {
    background: #f7941d;
}

/* Mobile Menu Icon */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.bar {
    display: block;
    width: 25px;
    height: 3px;
    margin: 5px auto;
    background-color: #0d3c75;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

/* --- Phone Number Styling --- */
.header-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    /* Space between phone and button */
}

.header-phone {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #0d3c75;
    /* Matching your nav color */
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.header-phone i {
    color: #f7941d;
    /* Using your orange accent color for the icon */
    font-size: 14px;
}

.header-phone:hover {
    color: #f7941d;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* --- Mobile Responsiveness --- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {

    /* Optional: If you want to keep the phone visible on mobile 
       instead of hiding it with the .header-btn */
    .header-btn {
        display: none;
    }

    /* If you'd rather move the phone inside the mobile menu, 
       let me know and I can provide that code! */
}

/* Desktop defaults for the new Flex Wrapper */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
}

.mobile-shop-li {
    display: none;
}

.menu-item-flex {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.dropdown-arrow {
    margin-left: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

/* ==============================================
MOBILE HEADER FIX (Replaces your current Mobile CSS)
============================================== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .header-container {
        justify-content: space-between;
        padding: 0 15px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .logo img {
        height: 40px;
    }

    .header-btn {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: 15px;
    }

    .btn-shop {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* Phone Button */
    .header-phone {
        background-color: #F97316 !important;
        color: #fff !important;
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 13px !important;
        padding: 8px 15px;
        border-radius: 50px;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 6px;
        text-decoration: none;
    }

    .header-phone:before {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .header-phone i {
        font-size: 13px;
        color: #fff !important;
        margin: 0;
    }

    /* Hamburger Styles */
    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        cursor: pointer;
        z-index: 1001;
    }

    .bar {
        background-color: #000;
        height: 3px;
        width: 28px;
        margin: 5px 0;
        transition: 0.3s;
    }

    .hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    .hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
        transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
    }

    .hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
    }

    /* Main Sliding Menu */
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        right: -100%;
        top: 65px;
        flex-direction: column;
        background-color: #fff;
        width: 100%;
        height: calc(100vh - 65px);
        text-align: left;
        padding: 0;
        margin: 0;
        transition: 0.4s ease-in-out;
        overflow-y: auto;
        z-index: 1000;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        /* Forces items to top */
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        right: 0;
    }

    /* MOBILE SHOP BUTTON (Top center) */
    .mobile-shop-li {
        display: block;
        padding: 20px;
        text-align: center;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
        background: #fafafa;
    }

    .btn-shop-mobile {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 8px;
        background: #F97316;
        color: #fff;
        padding: 12px 30px;
        border-radius: 50px;
        text-decoration: none;
        font-weight: bold;
        font-size: 15px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }

    /* --- FIX: List Items & Links Structure --- */
    .nav-item {
        width: 100%;
        list-style: none;
        border-bottom: none !important;
    }

    .menu-item-flex {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    }

    /* Let the link navigate, and the arrow toggle */
    .nav-link {
        padding: 15px 20px;
        font-size: 16px;
        flex-grow: 1;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        color: #333;
        text-decoration: none;
        border: none !important;
        /* Kills the unwanted orange line */
        box-shadow: none !important;
        /* Kills the unwanted orange line */
    }

    .dropdown-arrow {
        padding: 15px 25px;
        cursor: pointer;
        color: #777;
        border-left: 1px solid #eee;
    }

    /* --- FIX: Active State (Like Image 1 & 2) --- */
    .nav-item.active-dropdown .nav-link,
    .nav-item.active-dropdown .dropdown-arrow,
    .nav-item.active-dropdown .dropdown-arrow i {
        color: #F97316 !important;
        /* Turns Text and Arrow Orange */
    }

    /* Prevents the orange line from showing under the wrapper */
    .nav-item.active-dropdown .menu-item-flex {
        border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0 !important;
    }

    /* SMOOTH DROPDOWN ANIMATION */
    .dropdown {
        position: static;
        box-shadow: none;
        padding: 0;
        margin: 0;
        max-height: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: max-height 0.4s ease-out;
        display: block !important;
        background: #f9f9f9 !important;
        /* Very light gray background like Image 1 */
        border-top: none !important;
        /* Removes desktop orange top-border */
    }

    .dropdown li {
        list-style: none;
    }

    .dropdown li a {
        padding: 12px 20px 12px 40px !important;
        /* Indents the sub-menu items */
        font-size: 14px;
        color: #555 !important;
        display: block;
        text-decoration: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea !important;
    }

    .dropdown li:last-child a {
        border-bottom: none !important;
    }

    /* Opens the accordion smoothly */
    .nav-item.active-dropdown .dropdown {
        max-height: 600px;
        transition: max-height 0.4s ease-in;
    }

    /* Rotate Arrow visually */
    .nav-item.active-dropdown .dropdown-arrow i {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }
}

/* ==============================================
   FOOTER SECTION
   ============================================== */
.site-footer {
    background-color: #0d3c75;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 70px 0 0 0;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.footer-top {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 50px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-col {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 220px;
}

/* --- Brand Column --- */
.brand-col {
    flex: 1.2;
}

.footer-logo {
    width: 160px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.footer-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #dbeafe;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    padding-right: 20px;
}

.social-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.social-icons a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.social-icons a:hover {
    background-color: #f7941d;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* --- Headings & Links --- */
.footer-heading {
    color: #f7941d;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.footer-heading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -8px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: #fff;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: #dbeafe;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: 0.3s;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.footer-links a i {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: #f7941d;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: #fff;
    padding-left: 5px;
}

/* --- Contact & Offices --- */
.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #fff;
}

.contact-item i {
    color: #f7941d;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.contact-item a {
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.office-locations {
    margin-top: 25px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.office-block h5 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    border-left: 3px solid #f7941d;
    padding-left: 8px;
}

.office-block p {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #dbeafe;
    line-height: 1.5;
    padding-left: 11px;
}

/* --- Footer Bottom --- */
.footer-bottom {
    padding: 25px 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.legal-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.legal-links a:hover {
    color: #f7941d;
}

.legal-links span {
    margin: 0 10px;
}

/* --- Responsive for Footer --- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .footer-top {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .footer-col {
        width: 100%;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        padding-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .footer-col:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
        text-align: center;
    }
}


body {
    font-family: 'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    background-color: #f4f7fc;
    color: #333;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Typography Utilities */
.text-gradient {
    background: var(--gradient-text);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}