/* CSS Variables */
        :root {
            --brand-orange: #FF6600;
            --brand-orange-hover: #e65c00;
            --brand-black: #111111;
            --brand-dark: #1F2937;
            --brand-light: #F9FAFB;
            --white: #ffffff;
            --text-gray: #4b5563;
            --border-color: #e5e7eb;
            --transition-speed: 0.3s;
        }

        /* Reset & Base Styles */
        * {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }
        
        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
        }

        body {
            font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
            color: var(--brand-black);
            background-color: var(--brand-light);
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        a {
            text-decoration: none;
            color: inherit;
            transition: color var(--transition-speed);
        }

        img {
            max-width: 100%;
            height: auto;
            display: block;
        }

        /* Typography */
        h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1.2;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }
        p {
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        /* Layout Utilities */
        .container {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 20px;
        }
        .section-padding {
            padding: 80px 0;
        }
        .text-center {
            text-align: center;
        }
        .grid {
            display: grid;
            gap: 30px;
        }
        .flex {
            display: flex;
        }
        .flex-center {
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }
        .flex-between {
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
        }

        /* Section Titles & Badges */
        .section-badge {
            background-color: rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.1);
            color: var(--brand-orange);
            padding: 6px 20px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            display: inline-block;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }
        .section-title {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
            color: var(--brand-black);
        }
        .title-divider {
            display: none; /* Replaced by badges for a modern look */
        }
        .title-divider.left {
            display: none;
        }

        /* Navbar */
        .navbar {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            background-color: var(--brand-black);
            color: var(--white);
            z-index: 1000;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
            height: 80px;
            transition: background-color var(--transition-speed);
        }
        .navbar .container {
            height: 100%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
        }
        .logo-area {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 15px;
        }
        .logo-img {
            height: 50px;
            background: var(--white);
            padding: 5px;
            border-radius: 5px;
        }
        .logo-text {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: -0.5px;
        }
        .logo-text span {
            color: var(--brand-orange);
        }
        .nav-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 30px;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .nav-links a {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: 500;
        }
        .nav-links a:hover {
            color: white;
        }
        .btn-nav-contact {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6600, #E64A19);
            padding: 10px 25px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--white);
            border: none;
            transition: all var(--transition-speed);
        }
        .btn-nav-contact:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.4);
            color: var(--white);
        }
        .mobile-menu-btn {
            display: none;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            color: var(--white);
            cursor: pointer;
        }
        .mobile-menu {
            display: none;
            position: absolute;
            top: 80px;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            background-color: var(--brand-dark);
            flex-direction: column;
            padding: 20px;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }
        .mobile-menu.active {
            display: flex;
        }
        .mobile-menu a {
            padding: 12px 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            font-weight: 500;
        }
        .mobile-menu a:last-child {
            border-bottom: none;
        }

        /* Parallax & Animations */
        .parallax {
            background-attachment: fixed;
            background-position: center;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            background-size: cover;
        }

        @keyframes pulse-animation {
            0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.5); transform: scale(1); }
            50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0); transform: scale(1.02); }
            100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 102, 0, 0); transform: scale(1); }
        }
        .btn-pulse {
            animation: pulse-animation 2s infinite ease-in-out;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6600, #E64A19);
            color: var(--white);
            border: none;
            padding: 15px 35px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            border-radius: 50px;
            cursor: pointer;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            transition: all var(--transition-speed);
        }
        .btn-pulse:hover {
            animation: none;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E64A19, #BF360C);
            transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.4);
        }

        .hover-card {
            transition: transform var(--transition-speed), box-shadow var(--transition-speed);
        }
        .hover-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }

        /* Hero Section */
        .hero {
            min-height: 100vh;
            padding-top: 100px; /* offset navbar */
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            position: relative;
            /* Using a high-quality blurry student image with dark overlay */
            background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.8), rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.85)), url('https://admission.varenyamvidyapeeth.com/images/hero.png');
            color: var(--white);
        }
        .hero-content {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 50px;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .hero-text h1 {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        .hero-text h1 span {
            color: var(--brand-orange);
        }
        .hero-text p {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: #ddd;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }
        .hero-benefits {
            list-style: none;
        }
        .hero-benefits li {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }
        .hero-benefits li i {
            color: var(--brand-orange);
            font-size: 1.3rem;
        }
        
        /* Enquiry Form */
        .enquiry-form-card {
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: 10px;
            padding: 40px;
            color: var(--brand-black);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
            border-top: 5px solid var(--brand-orange);
            position: relative;
        }
        .enquiry-form-card h3 {
            text-align: center;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }
        .form-group {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        .form-group label {
            display: block;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--text-gray);
        }
        .form-control {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 12px 15px;
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            border-radius: 5px;
            font-family: inherit;
            font-size: 1rem;
            transition: border-color var(--transition-speed), box-shadow var(--transition-speed);
        }
        .form-control:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: var(--brand-orange);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.2);
        }
        select.form-control {
            appearance: none;
            background: url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="16" height="16" fill="black" class="bi bi-chevron-down" viewBox="0 0 16 16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M1.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 10.293l5.646-5.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z"/></svg>') no-repeat right 15px center/12px;
        }
        .btn-submit {
            width: 100%;
            margin-top: 10px;
        }

        /* About Section */
        .about-section {
            background-color: var(--white);
        }
        .about-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 50px;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .about-text p {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--text-gray);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            text-align: justify;
        }
        .about-features {
            margin-top: 30px;
        }
        .feature-item {
            display: flex;
            gap: 15px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        .feature-icon {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            background-color: rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.1);
            color: var(--brand-orange);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .feature-item h4 {
            margin-bottom: 5px;
        }
        
        /* Floating Elements for About Image */
        .about-image-wrapper {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            padding: 20px;
        }
        .about-image-wrapper img {
            border-radius: 15px;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        .floating-shape {
            position: absolute;
            border-radius: 50%;
            z-index: 0;
            opacity: 0.8;
        }
        .shape-1 {
            width: 80px; height: 80px;
            background: var(--brand-orange);
            top: -10px; left: -10px;
            animation: floatUp 4s infinite ease-in-out alternate;
        }
        .shape-2 {
            width: 50px; height: 50px;
            background: var(--brand-black);
            bottom: 10px; right: -10px;
            animation: floatDown 3s infinite ease-in-out alternate;
        }
        .shape-3 {
            width: 30px; height: 30px;
            background: transparent;
            border: 4px solid var(--brand-orange);
            top: 50%; right: 20px;
            animation: floatSide 5s infinite ease-in-out alternate;
        }
        
        @keyframes floatUp { 0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(10deg); } }
        @keyframes floatDown { 0% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); } 100% { transform: translateY(20px) scale(1.1); } }
        @keyframes floatSide { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-20px); } }

        /* Courses Section */
        .courses-section {
            background-color: var(--brand-light);
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        }
        .course-grid {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
            gap: 25px;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }
        .course-card {
            background: var(--white);
            padding: 30px 20px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            text-align: center;
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        }
        .course-card i {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: var(--brand-orange);
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }
        .course-card h4 {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
        }
        .course-card p {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--text-gray);
            margin: 0;
        }

        /* Partners Section */
        .partners-section {
            background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.85), rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.9)), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1541339907198-e08756dedf3f?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80');
            color: var(--white);
        }
        .partners-section .section-title {
            color: var(--white);
        }
        .partner-grid {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
            gap: 30px;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }
        .partner-card {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            padding: 30px;
            border-radius: 15px;
            transition: background var(--transition-speed);
        }
        .partner-card:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        }
        .partner-icon {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            background: var(--white);
            color: var(--brand-black);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        .partner-card h3 {
            color: var(--brand-orange);
            font-size: 1.4rem;
        }

        /* Guidance Section (Timeline) */
        .guidance-section {
            background-color: var(--white);
        }
        .guidance-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 50px;
            align-items: center;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }
        .guidance-image img {
            border-radius: 15px;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }
        .guidance-steps {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 25px;
        }
        .step-card {
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
            background: var(--white);
            padding: 25px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            border-left: none;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
            transition: transform var(--transition-speed), box-shadow var(--transition-speed);
            align-items: flex-start;
        }
        .step-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }
        .step-icon {
            width: 45px;
            height: 45px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6600, #E64A19);
            color: var(--white);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: bold;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            box-shadow: none;
        }
        .step-content h3 {
            margin-bottom: 5px;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--brand-black);
        }
        .step-content p {
            margin: 0;
            color: var(--text-gray);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }

        /* FAQs Section */
        .faqs-section {
            background-color: var(--brand-light);
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        }
        .faq-container {
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 40px auto 0;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 15px;
        }
        .faq-item {
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: 8px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        }
        .faq-summary {
            padding: 20px;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            list-style: none;
        }
        .faq-summary::-webkit-details-marker {
            display: none; /* Hide default arrow */
        }
        .faq-summary i {
            color: var(--brand-orange);
            transition: transform var(--transition-speed);
        }
        details[open] .faq-summary i {
            transform: rotate(180deg);
        }
        .faq-content {
            padding: 0 20px 20px;
            color: var(--text-gray);
            border-top: 1px solid var(--brand-light);
            margin-top: 10px;
        }

        /* Contact Section */
        .contact-section {
            background-color: var(--white);
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        }
        .contact-grid {
            display: grid; /* Fixed layout */
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 50px;
            align-items: stretch;
        }
        .contact-info-list {
            margin-top: 30px;
        }
        .contact-info-item {
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }
        .contact-icon {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            background: var(--brand-light);
            color: var(--brand-orange);
            border-radius: 10px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .contact-text h4 {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
        }
        .contact-text p, .contact-text a {
            color: var(--text-gray);
        }
        .contact-text a:hover {
            color: var(--brand-orange);
        }
        .map-container {
            border-radius: 12px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
            border: 4px solid var(--brand-light);
            height: 100%;
            min-height: 450px;
            display: flex;
        }
        .map-container iframe {
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        /* Footer */
        .footer {
            background-color: var(--brand-black);
            color: #aaa;
            padding: 60px 0 20px;
            border-top: 4px solid var(--brand-orange);
        }
        .footer-content {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 30px;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }
        .footer-logo {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 15px;
        }
        .footer-logo img {
            height: 45px;
            background: var(--white);
            padding: 5px;
            border-radius: 5px;
        }
        .footer-logo h2 {
            color: var(--white);
            margin: 0;
        }
        .footer-logo h2 span {
            color: var(--brand-orange);
        }
        .social-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 15px;
        }
        .social-links a {
            width: 45px;
            height: 45px;
            background: #222;
            color: var(--white);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            border-radius: 50%;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
        }
        .social-links a:hover {
            background: var(--brand-orange);
        }
        .footer-bottom {
            border-top: 1px solid #333;
            padding-top: 20px;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }
        .footer-links a {
            margin-left: 20px;
        }
        .footer-links a:hover {
            color: var(--brand-orange);
        }

        /* Form Messages */
        .form-message {
            margin-top: 15px;
            padding: 10px;
            border-radius: 5px;
            text-align: center;
            font-weight: 600;
            display: none;
        }
        .form-message.success {
            background-color: #d1fae5;
            color: #065f46;
            display: block;
        }

        /* Responsive Design */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .hero-content, .about-grid, .contact-grid, .guidance-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .hero-text h1 {
                font-size: 2.8rem;
            }
            .map-container {
                margin-top: 30px;
            }
            .nav-links {
                display: none; /* Hide desktop nav */
            }
            .mobile-menu-btn {
                display: block; /* Show hamburger */
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .section-padding {
                padding: 60px 0;
            }
            .section-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
            .hero {
                padding-top: 120px;
                padding-bottom: 60px;
            }
            .enquiry-form-card {
                padding: 25px;
            }
            .guidance-image {
                margin-bottom: 30px;
            }
            .footer-content, .footer-bottom {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
            }
            .footer-links a {
                margin: 0 10px;
            }
        }
    
        /* =========================================================
           MODERN VISUAL LAYER — Varenyam Vidyapeeth
           Additive overrides: keeps the supplied content and links.
        ========================================================== */
        :root {
            --brand-orange: #f36b21;
            --brand-orange-hover: #d95512;
            --brand-black: #101828;
            --brand-dark: #172033;
            --brand-light: #f5f7fb;
            --text-gray: #667085;
            --border-color: #e7eaf0;
            --vv-purple: #6d5dfc;
            --vv-blue: #2878ff;
            --vv-gradient: linear-gradient(120deg, #f36b21 0%, #ff9b54 48%, #765cff 100%);
            --vv-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(20, 31, 56, .12);
        }

        body {
            overflow-x: hidden;
            background: #f7f8fc;
            color: #172033;
        }
        ::selection { background: rgba(243,107,33,.22); color: #172033; }
        .container { max-width: 1240px; }
        .section-padding { padding: clamp(66px, 8vw, 108px) 0; }
        .section-title {
            letter-spacing: -1.4px;
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.15rem);
            font-weight: 800;
        }
        .section-badge {
            background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(243,107,33,.12), rgba(109,93,252,.10));
            border: 1px solid rgba(243,107,33,.14);
            color: #e45d19;
            padding: 7px 16px;
            letter-spacing: 1.3px;
            font-size: .75rem;
        }
        a { transition: color .25s ease, background .25s ease, transform .25s ease; }

        /* Navigation */
        .navbar {
            height: 84px;
            background: rgba(13, 20, 35, .88);
            backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(8,15,30,.12);
        }
        .logo-img { border-radius: 12px; padding: 4px; }
        .logo-text { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.4rem); }
        .nav-links { gap: clamp(14px, 2vw, 28px); }
        .nav-links a:not(.btn-nav-contact) { position: relative; color: rgba(255,255,255,.86); }
        .nav-links a:not(.btn-nav-contact)::after {
            content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -8px; width: 0; height: 2px;
            background: var(--vv-gradient); transition: width .25s ease;
        }
        .nav-links a:not(.btn-nav-contact):hover::after { width: 100%; }
        .btn-nav-contact, .btn-pulse {
            background: linear-gradient(115deg, #f36b21, #ff914d 55%, #745bff);
            background-size: 180% 180%;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(243,107,33,.25);
        }
        .btn-nav-contact:hover, .btn-pulse:hover { background-position: 100% 0; }
        .mobile-menu {
            background: rgba(17,25,43,.98);
            backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
        }

        /* Hero */
        .hero {
            min-height: 760px;
            padding: 145px 0 90px;
            isolation: isolate;
            overflow: hidden;
            background:
              radial-gradient(ellipse at 12% 18%, rgba(109,93,252,.30), transparent 38%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at 88% 72%, rgba(243,107,33,.28), transparent 36%),
              linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(10,17,32,.96), rgba(19,28,49,.88)),
              url('https://admission.varenyamvidyapeeth.com/images/hero.png') center/cover;
        }
        .hero::before, .hero::after {
            content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: -1; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
            filter: blur(2px); animation: vvDrift 11s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
        }
        .hero::before {
            width: 390px; height: 390px; top: 8%; left: -150px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 35px rgba(255,255,255,.025), 0 0 0 75px rgba(255,255,255,.018);
        }
        .hero::after {
            width: 230px; height: 230px; right: -70px; bottom: 8%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(243,107,33,.28), rgba(109,93,252,.08) 65%, transparent 70%);
            animation-delay: -4s;
        }
        .hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px); }
        .hero-text h1 {
            max-width: 720px;
            font-size: clamp(2.65rem, 5.4vw, 4.0rem);
            line-height: 1.3;
            letter-spacing: -2.4px;
            font-weight: 800;
        }
        .hero-text h1 span {
            background: linear-gradient(100deg, #ff9b54, #ff6b35 42%, #a89aff 100%);
            -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
        }
        .hero-text p { max-width: 620px; font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem); color: #cbd3e2; }
        .hero-benefits { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px 18px; }
        .hero-benefits li {
            font-size: .96rem; color: #eef2f8; margin: 0;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.11);
            border-radius: 12px; padding: 11px 13px; backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        }
        .hero-benefits li i { color: #ff9b54; }
        .hero-form { perspective: 1000px; }
        .enquiry-form-card {
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.72);
            border-top: 0; border-radius: 24px;
            padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 38px);
            box-shadow: 0 28px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.30);
            position: relative; overflow: hidden;
        }
        .enquiry-form-card::before {
            content: ""; position: absolute; height: 5px; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
            background: var(--vv-gradient);
        }
        .enquiry-form-card h3 { font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.6px; }
        .form-control {
            border: 1px solid #e2e6ee; border-radius: 11px; min-height: 49px;
            background: #fbfcfe; transition: .25s ease;
        }
        .form-control:focus {
            border-color: #f18a50; background: #fff;
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(243,107,33,.12);
        }
        .btn-pulse { border-radius: 12px; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: .2px; }
        @keyframes pulse-animation {
            0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(243,107,33,.42), 0 10px 26px rgba(243,107,33,.2); transform: scale(1); }
            65% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 13px rgba(243,107,33,0), 0 14px 30px rgba(243,107,33,.25); transform: scale(1.015); }
            100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(243,107,33,0), 0 10px 26px rgba(243,107,33,.2); transform: scale(1); }
        }

        /* Section surfaces and cards */
        .about-section, .guidance-section, .contact-section { background: #fff; }
        .courses-section, .faqs-section {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f7f8fc 0%, #eef1f8 100%);
            border: 0;
        }
        .about-grid { gap: clamp(35px, 6vw, 80px); margin-top: 48px; }
        .about-text p { color: #596579; line-height: 1.85; font-size: 1rem; }
        .feature-item {
            padding: 17px; border: 1px solid #edf0f5; border-radius: 16px;
            background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(20,31,56,.045);
            transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
        }
        .feature-item:hover { transform: translateX(7px); border-color: rgba(243,107,33,.25); box-shadow: var(--vv-shadow); }
        .feature-icon { border-radius: 15px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff0e6, #f0edff); }
        .about-image-wrapper { padding: 26px; }
        .about-image-wrapper img, .guidance-image img {
            border-radius: 24px; box-shadow: 0 24px 65px rgba(20,31,56,.17);
        }
        .shape-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff8c48, #f35f20); border-radius: 24px; }
        .shape-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6d5dfc, #3d8bff); border-radius: 18px; }
        .shape-3 { border-color: #8b7cff; }

        .course-grid { margin-top: 48px; gap: 20px; }
        .course-card {
            position: relative; overflow: hidden; min-height: 180px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(226,230,239,.9); border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 28px 18px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(20,31,56,.045);
            transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
        }
        .course-card::after {
            content: ""; position: absolute; width: 110px; height: 110px; right: -55px; top: -55px;
            border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(243,107,33,.12), rgba(109,93,252,.12));
            transition: transform .4s ease;
        }
        .course-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px); border-color: rgba(243,107,33,.35);
            box-shadow: 0 22px 45px rgba(28,39,66,.12);
        }
        .course-card:hover::after { transform: scale(2.1); }
        .course-card i {
            display: inline-flex; width: 58px; height: 58px; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            border-radius: 17px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff0e6, #f0edff);
            color: #e96525; font-size: 1.65rem; margin-bottom: 17px;
            transition: transform .35s ease;
        }
        .course-card:hover i { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1); }
        .course-card h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 800; }
        .course-card p { color: #7b8495; }

        /* Actual partner logos from the supplied second file */
        .partners-section {
            position: relative; overflow: hidden;
            background:
              radial-gradient(circle at 12% 10%, rgba(109,93,252,.24), transparent 34%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 90% 85%, rgba(243,107,33,.20), transparent 34%),
              linear-gradient(120deg, #10182b, #1b2741);
        }
        .partners-section .section-title { color: #fff; }
        .partners-section .text-center > p { color: #c6cede; }
        .partner-slider-container {
            overflow: hidden; width: 100%; margin-top: 50px;
            padding: 18px 0 24px;
            mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent);
            -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent);
        }
        .partner-track {
            display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 22px; width: max-content;
            animation: partnerMarquee 58s linear infinite;
        }
        .partner-slider-container:hover .partner-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
        .partner-item { flex: 0 0 190px; }
        .partner-slider-container .partner-card {
            height: 112px; padding: 18px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            border-radius: 18px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
            transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
        }
        .partner-slider-container .partner-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-7px) scale(1.035);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 38px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
        }
        .partner-slider-container .partner-card img {
            max-width: 100%; max-height: 72px; width: auto; height: auto; object-fit: contain;
        }
        @keyframes partnerMarquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

        /* Guidance timeline */
        .guidance-grid { gap: clamp(35px, 6vw, 80px); }
        .guidance-image { position: relative; }
        .guidance-image::before {
            content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 18px -18px -18px 18px;
            border: 2px solid rgba(243,107,33,.35); border-radius: 25px; z-index: 0;
        }
        .guidance-image img { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
        .step-card {
            border: 1px solid #edf0f5; border-radius: 17px; padding: 21px;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(20,31,56,.045);
        }
        .step-card:hover { transform: translateX(7px); box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(20,31,56,.10); }
        .step-icon { border-radius: 14px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f36b21, #765cff); }

        /* FAQs */
        .faq-container { gap: 12px; }
        .faq-item { border: 1px solid #e9edf4; border-radius: 15px; box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(20,31,56,.045); }
        .faq-summary { padding: 21px 24px; font-size: 1rem; }
        .faq-content { line-height: 1.8; border-top-color: #f0f2f6; }

        /* Contact and footer */
        .contact-grid { gap: clamp(35px, 6vw, 75px); }
        .contact-info-item { padding: 13px; border-radius: 15px; transition: .3s ease; }
        .contact-info-item:hover { background: #fafbfe; transform: translateX(5px); }
        .contact-icon { border-radius: 15px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff0e6, #f0edff); }
        .map-container { border: 7px solid #f4f5f9; border-radius: 22px; box-shadow: var(--vv-shadow); min-height: 430px; }
        .map-container iframe { width: 100%; min-height: 430px; border: 0; }
        .footer { border-top: 0; background: #0c1425; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
        .footer::before {
            content: ""; position: absolute; width: 360px; height: 360px; right: -150px; top: -190px;
            border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(109,93,252,.12); filter: blur(5px);
        }
        .social-links a { background: rgba(255,255,255,.09); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); transition: .3s ease; }
        .social-links a:hover { background: var(--vv-gradient); transform: translateY(-5px); }
        .footer-bottom { color: #aab4c5; }

        /* Floating contact action */
        .vv-float-contact {
            position: fixed; right: 22px; bottom: 22px; z-index: 999;
            width: 58px; height: 58px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            color: #fff; border-radius: 50%; font-size: 1.55rem;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #20c76a, #079b52);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(10,160,85,.35);
            animation: waPulse 2.2s infinite;
        }
        .vv-float-contact:hover { color: #fff; transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05); }
        @keyframes waPulse {
            0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(32,199,106,.42), 0 10px 28px rgba(10,160,85,.25); }
            70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(32,199,106,0), 0 10px 28px rgba(10,160,85,.25); }
            100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(32,199,106,0), 0 10px 28px rgba(10,160,85,.25); }
        }
        @keyframes vvDrift { from { transform: translate3d(0,0,0); } to { transform: translate3d(24px,-20px,0); } }

        /* Scroll reveal */
        .vv-reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
        .vv-reveal.vv-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

        /* Responsive refinements */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .navbar { height: 76px; }
            .mobile-menu { top: 76px; }
            .hero { min-height: auto; padding: 125px 0 75px; }
            .hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 760px; }
            .hero-text h1 { font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 7vw, 4rem); }
            .hero-form { max-width: 620px; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; }
            .about-grid, .contact-grid, .guidance-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .about-image-wrapper { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; }
            .guidance-image { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 10px; }
            .map-container { margin-top: 0; }
        }
        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .container { padding-left: 18px; padding-right: 18px; }
            .section-padding { padding: 62px 0; }
            .navbar { height: 70px; }
            .mobile-menu { top: 70px; }
            .logo-area { gap: 9px; }
            .logo-img { height: 42px; }
            .logo-text { font-size: 1.02rem; }
            .hero { padding: 112px 0 58px; }
            .hero-text h1 { font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 11vw, 3.25rem); letter-spacing: -1.4px; }
            .hero-text p { font-size: 1rem; }
            .hero-benefits { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 9px; }
            .hero-benefits li { font-size: .9rem; }
            .enquiry-form-card { border-radius: 19px; padding: 23px 19px; }
            .section-title { letter-spacing: -.8px; }
            .course-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 12px; }
            .course-card { min-height: 155px; padding: 22px 12px; border-radius: 16px; }
            .course-card i { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 1.4rem; border-radius: 14px; }
            .course-card h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
            .course-card p { font-size: .78rem; }
            .partner-item { flex-basis: 155px; }
            .partner-slider-container .partner-card { height: 95px; padding: 14px; }
            .step-card { padding: 17px; gap: 13px; }
            .faq-summary { padding: 17px; font-size: .92rem; gap: 12px; }
            .map-container, .map-container iframe { min-height: 340px; }
            .footer-content { align-items: center; }
            .footer-logo h2 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
            .footer-bottom { gap: 12px; }
            .footer-links a { margin: 0 7px; }
            .vv-float-contact { width: 52px; height: 52px; right: 15px; bottom: 15px; }
        }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            *, *::before, *::after {
                animation-duration: .01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
                scroll-behavior: auto !important; transition-duration: .01ms !important;
            }
            .vv-reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
        }