:root {
    /* Main Theme Variables */
    --bg-main: #f8f9fa; /* Light gray background */
    --bg-card: #ffffff; /* White for cards */
    --text-main: #111111; /* Dark text */
    --text-muted: #6c757d;
    --border-subtle: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    
    /* New Color Palette from Image */
    --palette-green-dark: #126B3A;
    --palette-green-light: #2ECC71;
    --palette-green-lime: #B7E830;
    --palette-yellow: #FFD200;
    --palette-orange: #FF8C00;
    
    --palette-bg-light-1: #F2FBEF;
    --palette-bg-light-2: #F9FDF6;
    --palette-white: #FFFFFF;
    --palette-bg-dark-1: #1A1A1A;
    --palette-black: #000000;

    /* Brand Colors */
    --accent-gold: var(--palette-orange);
    --accent-gold-hover: #e07b00;
    --accent-green: var(--palette-green-light);
    
    /* Variables for backward compatibility across different pages */
    --bg-base: #f8f9fa;
    --leaf-green: #7cb342;
    --leaf-gold: #f5a623;
    --node-orange: #f5a623;
    --node-orange-dark: #e09612;
    --ink: #111111;
    --ink-soft: #333333;
    --ink-mute: #6c757d;
    --line: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --glass: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.035);
    --glass-strong: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    
    --nic-green-dark: #1a6b2a;
    --nic-green: #7cb342;
    --nic-yellow-green: #c4d600;
    --nic-orange: #f5a623;
    --nic-orange-dark: #e09612;
    --nic-bg-black: #000000;
    --nic-surface: #ffffff;
    --nic-surface-2: #f8f9fa;
    --nic-border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --nic-border-glow: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25);
    --nic-text-light: #111111;
    --nic-text-muted: #6c757d;
    --nic-card-radius: 16px;
    --nic-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --nic-shadow-hover: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);

    --primary-green-start: #CDDC39;
    --primary-green-end: #7cb342;
    --secondary-orange-start: #f5a623;
    --secondary-orange-end: #e09612;
    --dark-charcoal: #111111;
    --card-dark-bg: #ffffff;
    --light-gray-bg: #f8f9fa;
    --text-muted-color: #6c757d;
    --text-light-muted: #4a4a4a;
    --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

    --font-display: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    --font-body: "Inter", sans-serif;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--text-main);
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 70px;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, .navbar-brand {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

/* Premium Enhancements */
.glass-panel {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: 24px;
}

.glass-panel-dark {
    background: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: 24px;
}

.gradient-text-green {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--palette-green-dark), var(--palette-green-light));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.gradient-text-orange {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--palette-orange), var(--palette-yellow));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.premium-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.03), rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

/* Force override grey/white backgrounds across all pages */
.premium-card.bg-dark {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.06), rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.06)) !important;
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.15) !important;
}

.premium-card.bg-white {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.03), rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.03)) !important;
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.08) !important;
}    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.premium-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    z-index: -1;
}

.premium-card-colored {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00A859 0%, #0B4B2A 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.premium-card-colored::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    z-index: -1;
}

.premium-card-colored:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.premium-card-colored:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.premium-card-colored .icon-box-premium {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    color: var(--palette-green-light);
}

.premium-card-colored:hover .icon-box-premium {
    background: var(--palette-green-light);
    color: var(--palette-black);
}

.premium-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
}

.premium-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.icon-box-premium {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.1), rgba(183, 232, 48, 0.2));
    color: var(--palette-green-dark);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.premium-card:hover .icon-box-premium {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--palette-green-light), var(--palette-green-lime));
    color: #000;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VISION, MISSION & CORE VALUES PREMIUM SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    --vm-green-primary: #00A859;
    --vm-green-accent: #CDDC39;
    --vm-orange-primary: #FF5722;
    --vm-orange-accent: #FF9800;
    --dark-charcoal: #111111;
    --light-gray-bg: #F8F9FA;
    --vm-transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.max-w-700 { max-width: 700px; }
.fw-extrabold { font-weight: 800; }
.text-dark-charcoal { color: var(--dark-charcoal); }

.vm-subtitle-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.15rem;
    background: rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.08);
    color: var(--vm-green-primary);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.vm-section-title span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vm-green-primary), var(--vm-orange-accent));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.vm-title-line {
    width: 50px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--vm-green-primary), var(--vm-orange-primary));
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.vm-fade-in, .vm-slide-left, .vm-slide-right, .vm-pop-card {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.610, 0.355, 1);
}
.vm-animated {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
}
.vm-fade-in { transform: translateY(20px); }
.vm-slide-left { transform: translateX(-50px); }
.vm-slide-right { transform: translateX(50px); }
.vm-pop-card { transform: scale(0.9) translateY(20px); }

.vm-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: var(--vm-transition);
    z-index: 1;
}
.vision-card {
    background: rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.04);
}
.mission-card {
    background: rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.04);
}
.vm-card-glow {
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    opacity: 0; transition: var(--vm-transition); z-index: -1;
}

.vision-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.08);
}
.vision-card .vm-card-glow {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.04), transparent 60%);
    opacity: 1;
}

.mission-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.08);
}
.mission-card .vm-card-glow {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.04), transparent 60%);
    opacity: 1;
}

.vm-icon-wrap {
    width: 65px; height: 65px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.75rem; border-radius: 18px;
    transition: var(--vm-transition);
}
.vision-card .vm-icon-wrap { background: rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.07); color: var(--vm-green-primary); }
.mission-card .vm-icon-wrap { background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.07); color: var(--vm-orange-primary); }

.vision-card:hover .vm-icon-wrap { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vm-green-accent), var(--vm-green-primary)); color: #FFFFFF; transform: rotate(5deg) scale(1.05); }
.mission-card:hover .vm-icon-wrap { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vm-orange-accent), var(--vm-orange-primary)); color: #FFFFFF; transform: rotate(-5deg) scale(1.05); }

.vm-lead-sm { font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.65; }

.value-box {
    background: rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.1);
    transition: var(--vm-transition);
}
.value-box:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.2);
}
.value-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--vm-green-primary);
    transition: var(--vm-transition);
}
.value-box:hover .value-icon {
    color: var(--vm-orange-primary);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Typography Enhancements */
.text-gold {
    color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
}

.text-green {
    color: var(--accent-green) !important;
}

.text-muted-custom {
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
}

/* Navbar */
.navbar.glass-nav {
    background: #000000 !important; /* dark black */
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.navbar-brand {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.navbar-dark .navbar-nav .nav-link {
    color: var(--palette-white);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem !important;
}

.navbar-dark .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--palette-green-light);
}

.navbar-dark .navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--palette-green-light);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--palette-green-light);
}

.navbar-toggler {
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1) !important;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-gold {
    background: var(--palette-green-light);
    color: var(--palette-white);
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    background: var(--palette-green-dark);
    color: var(--palette-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-gold {
    color: var(--palette-yellow);
    border: 1px solid var(--palette-yellow);
    background: transparent;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
    background-color: var(--palette-yellow);
    color: var(--palette-black);
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
    padding: 100px 0 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 4rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

/* Stats Section */
.stat-box {
    border-left: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
    padding-left: 1rem;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

/* Sleek Cards */
.sleek-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2rem;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.sleek-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

.card-icon-gold {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.card-icon-green {
    color: var(--accent-green);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sleek-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sleek-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Footer */
.footer-dark {
    background: #000000; /* dark black */
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    padding-top: 60px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: auto;
}

.footer-dark h5 {
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-dark a {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-dark a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Partners Page Styles */
.partners-page { background: var(--bg-base); color: var(--ink-soft); font-family: var(--font-body); overflow:hidden; position: relative; border-radius: 16px; }
.partners-page::before { content:""; position:absolute; top:-10%; left:-10%; width:60%; height:60%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(58,167,87,0.16) 0%, transparent 65%); pointer-events:none; z-index:0; }
.partners-page::after { content:""; position:absolute; top:5%; right:-15%; width:55%; height:55%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,146,30,0.13) 0%, transparent 65%); pointer-events:none; z-index:0; }
.section-badge { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:0.5rem; padding:0.45rem 1.1rem; border-radius:999px; background: var(--glass-strong); border:1px solid var(--line); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); font-size:0.78rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.section-badge .dot { width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--node-orange), var(--leaf-gold)); box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(245,146,30,0.8); }
.partners-page .hero { position:relative; z-index:1; padding: 4.5rem 1rem 3.5rem; text-align:center; }
.hero-heading { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:40px; line-height:1.15; color: var(--ink); margin: 1.25rem 0; letter-spacing:-0.01em; }
.hero-heading .accent { background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--leaf-green) 0%, var(--leaf-gold) 55%, var(--node-orange) 100%); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent; }
.hero-subtitle { max-width:620px; margin:0 auto; font-weight:400; font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.7; color: var(--ink-mute); }
.hero-cta { margin-top:2.25rem; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1rem; justify-content:center; }
.btn-primary-grad { font-weight:600; font-size:0.95rem; color:#08130c; padding:0.85rem 1.9rem; border-radius:12px; border:none; background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--leaf-green), var(--leaf-gold)); box-shadow:0 8px 24px -8px rgba(58,167,87,0.5); transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
.btn-primary-grad:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); color:#08130c; }
.btn-outline-glass { font-weight:600; font-size:0.95rem; color: var(--ink); padding:0.85rem 1.9rem; border-radius:12px; border:1px solid rgba(245,146,30,0.45); background: var(--glass); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
.btn-outline-glass:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--node-orange); color: var(--ink); }
.circuit-divider { position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:760px; margin:0 auto 3.5rem; height:34px; }
.circuit-divider .line { position:absolute; top:50%; left:0; right:0; height:1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--line) 15%, var(--line) 85%, transparent); }
.circuit-divider .node { position:absolute; top:50%; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; transform: translateY(-50%); background: var(--node-orange); box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(245,146,30,0.7); }
.circuit-divider .node.n1 { left:10%; background: var(--leaf-green); box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(58,167,87,.7); }
.circuit-divider .node.n2 { left:30%; }
.circuit-divider .node.n3 { left:50%; width:8px; height:8px; background: var(--leaf-gold); box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(231,211,74,.8); }
.circuit-divider .node.n4 { left:70%; }
.circuit-divider .node.n5 { left:90%; background: var(--node-orange-dark); }
.showcase { position:relative; z-index:1; padding:0 1rem 3.5rem; }
.showcase-heading { text-align:center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:1.6rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom:0.5rem; }
.showcase-sub { text-align:center; font-size:0.95rem; color: var(--ink-mute); margin-bottom:2.5rem; }
.partner-card {
  position: relative; height: 100%; padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem 1.65rem; border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--glass-strong), var(--glass));
  border: 1px solid var(--line); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); text-align:center;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
}
.partner-card::before {
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:18px; padding:1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--leaf-green), var(--leaf-gold) 45%, var(--node-orange) 100%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity:0; transition: opacity 0.4s ease; pointer-events:none; z-index:1;
}
.partner-card::after {
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:-30%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(245,146,30,0.18), transparent 60%);
  opacity:0; transition: opacity 0.4s ease; pointer-events:none; z-index:-1;
}
.partner-card .shine {
  position:absolute; top:0; left:-60%; width:40%; height:100%;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 45%, transparent 90%);
  transform: skewX(-18deg); transition: left 0.7s ease; pointer-events:none; z-index:1;
}
.partner-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.015); box-shadow: 0 22px 44px -18px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(245,146,30,0.06); }
.partner-card:hover::before { opacity:1; }
.partner-card:hover::after { opacity:1; }
.partner-card:hover .shine { left:130%; }
.logo-placeholder {
  position:relative; height:92px; border-radius:12px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.035);
  border:1px dashed rgba(243,244,238,0.16); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:0.78rem; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:0.03em; color: var(--ink-mute); margin-bottom:1.15rem;
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
.partner-card:hover .logo-placeholder { border-style:solid; border-color: rgba(245,146,30,0.35); color: var(--ink-soft); background: rgba(245,146,30,0.05); transform: scale(1.03); }
.partner-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:1rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom:0.4rem; transition: color 0.35s ease; }
.partner-card:hover .partner-name { color:#ffffff; }
.partner-category { display:inline-block; font-size:0.72rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.04em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--leaf-gold); padding:0.3rem 0.75rem; border-radius:999px; background: rgba(231,211,74,0.08); border:1px solid rgba(231,211,74,0.18); }
.partner-card.cat-tech .partner-category { color: var(--node-orange); background: rgba(245,146,30,0.08); border-color: rgba(245,146,30,0.2); }
.partner-card.cat-edu .partner-category { color: var(--leaf-green); background: rgba(58,167,87,0.08); border-color: rgba(58,167,87,0.2); }
.partner-card.cat-corp .partner-category { color: #9fb6e6; background: rgba(159,182,230,0.08); border-color: rgba(159,182,230,0.2); }

/* ---------- General Section ---------- */
.nic-contact-page {
  background-color: var(--nic-bg-black);
  font-family: "Segoe UI", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
}

/* ---------- Page Header / Title ---------- */
.nic-page-header {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.12), transparent 60%), var(--nic-bg-black);
  padding: 70px 0 50px;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
}

.nic-page-header::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -60px;
  top: -60px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background: rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(10px);
}

.nic-page-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green) 0%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.nic-breadcrumb {
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.nic-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a {
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.nic-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a:hover {
  color: var(--nic-orange);
}

.nic-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item.active {
  color: var(--nic-orange);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nic-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
}

/* ---------- Info Cards ---------- */
.nic-info-section {
  padding: 60px 0 20px;
}

.nic-info-card {
  background: var(--nic-surface);
  border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--nic-shadow);
  padding: 36px 24px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
}

.nic-info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--nic-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--nic-border-glow);
}

.nic-info-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green) 0%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%);
  color: #0d0d0d;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.25);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.nic-info-card:hover .nic-info-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-orange-dark) 0%, var(--nic-orange) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.35);
  color: #fff;
}

.nic-info-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
}

.nic-info-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.nic-info-text a {
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nic-info-text a:hover {
  color: var(--nic-orange);
}

/* ---------- Form + Map Section ---------- */
.nic-form-map-section {
  padding: 50px 0 60px;
}

.nic-section-heading {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.nic-section-subtext {
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
}

.nic-form-card {
  background: var(--nic-surface);
  border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--nic-shadow);
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
}

.nic-input {
  background: var(--nic-surface-2);
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--nic-border);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.nic-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
}

.nic-input:focus {
  background: var(--nic-surface-2);
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
  border-color: var(--nic-yellow-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.15);
}

.form-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Buttons */
.nic-btn-primary,
button.nic-btn-primary,
a.nic-btn-primary {
  background: var(--nic-orange);
  background-image: none;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: none;
  padding: 13px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.4);
}

.nic-btn-primary i,
.nic-btn-primary:hover i {
  color: inherit;
}

.nic-btn-primary:hover,
button.nic-btn-primary:hover,
a.nic-btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green) 0%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%);
  color: #0d0d0d !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.35);
}

.nic-btn-primary:focus,
.nic-btn-primary:active {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.nic-btn-secondary {
  background: var(--nic-orange);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 13px 36px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.3);
}

.nic-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green) 0%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%);
  color: #0d0d0d;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.3);
}

.nic-success-alert {
  background-color: rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.3);
  color: var(--nic-yellow-green);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

/* ---------- Map ---------- */
.nic-map-card {
  border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--nic-shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
}

.nic-map-frame iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  filter: grayscale(60%) invert(92%) contrast(85%);
}

/* ---------- CTA Section ---------- */
.nic-cta-section {
  padding: 10px 0 70px;
}

.nic-cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green-dark) 0%, var(--nic-green) 50%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius);
  padding: 50px 30px;
  color: #0d0d0d;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--nic-shadow-hover);
}

.nic-cta-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -50px;
  bottom: -50px;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  background: rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(6px);
}

.nic-cta-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  color: #0d0d0d;
}

.nic-cta-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  opacity: 0.85;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  color: #0d0d0d;
}

.nic-cta-box .nic-btn-secondary {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .nic-page-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .nic-form-card {
    padding: 26px;
  }

  .nic-cta-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .nic-page-header {
    padding: 50px 0 36px;
  }

  .nic-btn-primary {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   EVENTS & WORKSHOPS PAGE STYLES
========================================================= */

/* ---------- Filter Tabs ---------- */
.nic-filter-section {
  padding: 40px 0 10px;
}

.nic-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
}

.nic-filter-btn {
  background: var(--nic-surface);
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
  padding: 9px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nic-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--nic-border-glow);
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
}

.nic-filter-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green) 0%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%);
  color: #0d0d0d;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.25);
}

/* ---------- Event Cards ---------- */
.nic-events-section {
  padding: 30px 0 20px;
}

.nic-event-card {
  background: var(--nic-surface);
  border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
  box-shadow: var(--nic-shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.nic-event-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--nic-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--nic-border-glow);
}

.nic-event-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green-dark) 0%, var(--nic-green) 55%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%);
  padding: 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nic-event-banner::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -30px;
  top: -30px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.18);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.nic-event-date-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--nic-bg-black);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.nic-event-date-day {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green) 0%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.nic-event-date-month {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--nic-orange);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nic-event-type-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  z-index: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.nic-event-body {
  padding: 24px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.nic-event-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.nic-event-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
}

.nic-event-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
}

.nic-event-meta i {
  color: var(--nic-orange);
  margin-right: 8px;
  width: 14px;
}

.nic-event-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.nic-event-seats {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
}

.nic-event-seats strong {
  color: var(--nic-yellow-green);
}

.nic-btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--nic-border-glow);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.nic-btn-outline:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green) 0%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%);
  color: #0d0d0d;
  border-color: transparent;
}

.nic-event-card.is-past {
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.nic-event-card.is-past .nic-event-banner {
  filter: grayscale(70%);
}

/* ---------- Featured Workshop Strip ---------- */
.nic-featured-section {
  padding: 50px 0;
}

.nic-featured-box {
  background: var(--nic-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border-glow);
  border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius);
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--nic-shadow);
}

.nic-featured-label {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-orange-dark) 0%, var(--nic-orange) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.nic-featured-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.nic-featured-text {
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* =========================================================
   ADDITIONAL EVENTS PAGE SECTIONS
========================================================= */

/* ---------- Stats Strip ---------- */
.nic-stats-section {
  padding: 0 0 50px;
}

.nic-stat-card {
  background: var(--nic-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
  border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nic-stat-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--nic-border-glow);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.nic-stat-number {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green) 0%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.nic-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* ---------- Why Attend Section ---------- */
.nic-why-section {
  padding: 50px 0;
}

.nic-why-card {
  background: var(--nic-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
  border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.nic-why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--nic-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--nic-border-glow);
}

.nic-why-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.12);
  color: var(--nic-yellow-green);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.nic-why-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.nic-why-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------- Newsletter Section ---------- */
.nic-newsletter-section {
  padding: 20px 0 60px;
}

.nic-newsletter-box {
  background: var(--nic-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
  border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius);
  padding: 36px;
  text-align: center;
}

.nic-newsletter-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.nic-newsletter-text {
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.nic-newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  max-width: 420px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.nic-newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .nic-newsletter-form button {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

:root {
  --ssvc-bg-base: #07090a;
  --ssvc-leaf-green: #3aa757;
  --ssvc-leaf-gold: #e7d34a;
  --ssvc-node-orange: #f5921e;
  --ssvc-node-orange-dark: #d9650f;
  --ssvc-ink: #f3f4ee;
  --ssvc-ink-soft: #c4c9c2;
  --ssvc-ink-mute: #828a82;
  --ssvc-line: rgba(243, 244, 238, 0.08);
  --ssvc-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  --ssvc-glass-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);

  --ssvc-font-display: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  --ssvc-font-body: "Inter", sans-serif;
}

.ssvc-page {
  background: var(--ssvc-bg-base);
  color: var(--ssvc-ink-soft);
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-body);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.ssvc-page::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 60vw;
  height: 60vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(58, 167, 87, 0.16) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.ssvc-page::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 5%;
  right: -15%;
  width: 55vw;
  height: 55vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.13) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ---------- Badge ---------- */
.ssvc-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--ssvc-glass-strong);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssvc-line);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ssvc-ink-soft);
}

.ssvc-badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssvc-node-orange), var(--ssvc-leaf-gold));
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.8);
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.ssvc-hero {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 6.5rem 1rem 5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.ssvc-hero-heading {
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 40px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--ssvc-ink);
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.ssvc-hero-heading .ssvc-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--ssvc-leaf-green) 0%, var(--ssvc-leaf-gold) 55%, var(--ssvc-node-orange) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.ssvc-hero-subtitle {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ssvc-ink-mute);
}

.ssvc-hero-cta {
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.ssvc-btn-primary {
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #08130c !important;
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--ssvc-leaf-green), var(--ssvc-leaf-gold));
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -8px rgba(58, 167, 87, 0.6);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.ssvc-btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -8px rgba(58, 167, 87, 0.75);
  color: #08130c !important;
}

.ssvc-btn-outline {
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ssvc-node-orange);
  cursor: pointer;
  background: rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.ssvc-btn-outline:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.18);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ---------- Circuit divider ---------- */
.ssvc-divider {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 4.5rem;
  height: 34px;
}

.ssvc-divider-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--ssvc-line) 15%, var(--ssvc-line) 85%, transparent);
}

.ssvc-divider-node {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: var(--ssvc-node-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.7);
}

.ssvc-divider-node.ssvc-n1 { left: 10%; background: var(--ssvc-leaf-green); box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(58,167,87,.7); }
.ssvc-divider-node.ssvc-n2 { left: 30%; }
.ssvc-divider-node.ssvc-n3 { left: 50%; width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--ssvc-leaf-gold); box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(231,211,74,.8); }
.ssvc-divider-node.ssvc-n4 { left: 70%; }
.ssvc-divider-node.ssvc-n5 { left: 90%; background: var(--ssvc-node-orange-dark); }

/* ---------- Services section ---------- */
.ssvc-services {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 0 1rem 6rem;
}

.ssvc-services-heading {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--ssvc-ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ssvc-services-sub {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ssvc-ink-mute);
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* ---------- Service Card — Look 3: left accent rail + filled icon + underline reveal ---------- */
.ssvc-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem 1.85rem 2.1rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ssvc-glass-strong), var(--ssvc-glass));
  border: 1px solid var(--ssvc-line);
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(243, 244, 238, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), box-shadow 0.4s ease,
              border-left-color 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* accent rail that brightens + glows on hover */
.ssvc-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -3px;
  width: 3px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ssvc-leaf-green), var(--ssvc-leaf-gold) 55%, var(--ssvc-node-orange) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

/* faint corner glow */
.ssvc-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 60%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.16), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ssvc-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px) translateY(-6px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.07), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
  border-left-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: -6px 18px 40px -18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.ssvc-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.ssvc-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* CSS-only icon badge — filled gradient circle, no SVGs / no images */
.ssvc-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(231, 211, 74, 0.25);
  transition: background 0.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), border-color 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}

.ssvc-icon span {
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--ssvc-leaf-gold);
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.ssvc-card:hover .ssvc-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssvc-leaf-green), var(--ssvc-leaf-gold) 60%, var(--ssvc-node-orange));
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -8px rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.55);
}

.ssvc-card:hover .ssvc-icon span {
  color: #08130c;
}

.ssvc-title {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--ssvc-ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

/* underline reveal beneath the title */
.ssvc-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -4px;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ssvc-leaf-green), var(--ssvc-node-orange));
  transition: width 0.45s ease;
}

.ssvc-card:hover .ssvc-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.ssvc-card:hover .ssvc-title::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.ssvc-desc {
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ssvc-ink-mute);
  margin: 0.9rem 0 1.1rem;
}

.ssvc-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-body);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ssvc-leaf-gold);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(231, 211, 74, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(231, 211, 74, 0.18);
}

.ssvc-card.ssvc-cat-tech .ssvc-tag {
  color: var(--ssvc-node-orange);
  background: rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.2);
}

.ssvc-card.ssvc-cat-growth .ssvc-tag {
  color: var(--ssvc-leaf-green);
  background: rgba(58, 167, 87, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(58, 167, 87, 0.2);
}

.ssvc-card.ssvc-cat-legal .ssvc-tag {
  color: #9fb6e6;
  background: rgba(159, 182, 230, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(159, 182, 230, 0.2);
}

/* ---------- Process strip ---------- */
.ssvc-process {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 0 1rem 6rem;
}

.ssvc-process-inner {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--ssvc-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssvc-line);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.ssvc-process-step {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem;
}

.ssvc-process-num {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  margin: 0 auto 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #08130c;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--ssvc-leaf-green), var(--ssvc-leaf-gold));
}

.ssvc-process-step h4 {
  font-family: var(--ssvc-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ssvc-ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.ssvc-process-step p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ssvc-ink-mute);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .ssvc-hero { padding: 4.5rem 1rem 3rem; }
  .ssvc-hero-heading { font-size: 30px; }
  .ssvc-hero-subtitle { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .ssvc-divider { margin-bottom: 3rem; }
  .ssvc-process-inner { padding: 2rem 1.25rem; }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .ssvc-hero-heading { font-size: 36px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   INCUBATION PROGRAMS PAGE
========================================================= */

/* ---------- Intro Section ---------- */
.nic-programs-intro {
  padding: 50px 0 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.nic-programs-intro p {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ---------- Program Cards ---------- */
.nic-programs-section {
  padding: 30px 0 20px;
}

.nic-program-card {
  background: var(--nic-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
  border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius);
  padding: 32px;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.nic-program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--nic-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--nic-border-glow);
}

.nic-program-card.is-featured {
  border-color: var(--nic-yellow-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.25), var(--nic-shadow);
}

.nic-program-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(196, 214, 0, 0.12);
  color: var(--nic-yellow-green);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.nic-program-card.is-featured .nic-program-tag {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-orange-dark) 0%, var(--nic-orange) 100%);
  color: #fff;
}

.nic-program-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green) 0%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%);
  color: #0d0d0d;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.nic-program-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.nic-program-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.nic-program-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.nic-program-list li {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}

.nic-program-list li i {
  color: var(--nic-yellow-green);
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nic-program-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
  padding-top: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.nic-program-meta span i {
  color: var(--nic-orange);
  margin-right: 6px;
}

/* ---------- Process Steps ---------- */
.nic-process-section {
  padding: 50px 0;
}

.nic-process-step {
  background: var(--nic-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
  border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius);
  padding: 28px 22px;
  height: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.nic-process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--nic-border-glow);
}

.nic-process-number {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nic-green-dark) 0%, var(--nic-green) 50%, var(--nic-yellow-green) 100%);
  color: #0d0d0d;
}

.nic-process-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.nic-process-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------- Benefits ---------- */
.nic-benefits-section {
  padding: 20px 0 50px;
}

.nic-benefit-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  background: var(--nic-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
  border-radius: var(--nic-card-radius);
  padding: 22px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nic-benefit-row:hover {
  border-color: var(--nic-border-glow);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.nic-benefit-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(247, 148, 29, 0.12);
  color: var(--nic-orange);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.nic-benefit-title {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.nic-benefit-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ---------- FAQ Accordion ---------- */
.nic-faq-section {
  padding: 20px 0 60px;
}

.nic-faq-item {
  background: var(--nic-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nic-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nic-faq-question {
  padding: 18px 22px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nic-text-light);
}

.nic-faq-question i {
  color: var(--nic-yellow-green);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.nic-faq-item.is-open .nic-faq-question i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nic-faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 22px 18px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--nic-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.nic-faq-item.is-open .nic-faq-answer {
  display: block;
}

/* Extracted from index.php inline styles */
.nic-mb-2rem { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.nic-hero-slide { padding: 120px 0 100px 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,9,8,0.9) 0%, rgba(30,30,30,1) 100%); }
.nic-hero-subtitle { letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.nic-max-w-600 { max-width: 600px; }
.nic-hero-stats { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1) !important; max-width: 700px; }
.nic-carousel-btn { width: 5%; }
.nic-section-border { border-color: var(--border-subtle) !important; padding-top: 5rem !important; }
.nic-section-eyebrow { letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.nic-card-border-green { border-top: 3px solid var(--accent-green) !important; }
.nic-card-border-orange { border-top: 3px solid var(--accent-gold) !important; }
.nic-box-orange { background: var(--accent-gold); height: 80px; }
.nic-box-green { background: var(--accent-green); height: 80px; }
.nic-box-dark { background: #333; height: 80px; }
.nic-avatar { width: 40px; height: 40px; border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold); }

.nic-gallery-card {
    height: 150px; 
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); 
    cursor: pointer; 
    transition: all 0.3s ease; 
    overflow: hidden;
}
.nic-gallery-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.nic-gallery-img {
    width: 100%; 
    height: 100%; 
    object-fit: cover; 
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.nic-gallery-card:hover .nic-gallery-img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}
.nic-event-date-gold { background: var(--accent-gold); height: 80px; }
.nic-event-date-green { background: var(--accent-green); height: 80px; }
.nic-event-date-dark { background: #333; height: 80px; }

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE
========================================================= */

:root {
    --primary-green-start: #CDDC39;
    --primary-green-end: #00A859;
    --secondary-orange-start: #FF9800;
    --secondary-orange-end: #FF5722;
    --dark-charcoal: #111111;
    --card-dark-bg: #1A1A1A;
    --light-gray-bg: #F8F9FA;
    --text-muted-color: #6C757D;
    --text-light-muted: #E0E0E0;
    --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-us-page {
    font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    color: var(--dark-charcoal);
}

/* Helper Utilities */
.py-6 { padding-top: 5rem; padding-bottom: 5rem; }
.z-index-2 { z-index: 2; }
.max-w-600 { max-width: 600px; }
.max-w-700 { max-width: 700px; }
.bg-light-gray { background-color: var(--light-gray-bg); }
.text-light-muted { color: var(--text-light-muted); }
.text-dark-charcoal { color: var(--dark-charcoal); }
.text-xxs { font-size: 0.7rem; }

/* Pure CSS Entry Animation for Sections */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.about-company-section, .why-choose-us, .our-process, .team-section, .testimonials {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

/* Subtitle Badge Component */
.subtitle-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary-green-end);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Custom Gradient Text */
.text-primary-gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-green-end), #00793F);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.text-secondary-gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-orange-start), var(--secondary-orange-end));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Section Main Titles */
.section-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.section-title span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-green-end), var(--secondary-orange-start));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. PAGE BANNER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.page-banner {
    background: #070A0E;
    position: relative;
    padding: 60px 0 !important;
    min-height: 350px !important;
    height: auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.banner-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.15), transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.15), transparent 50%),
                linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(17,17,17,0.8), rgba(17,17,17,0.95));
    z-index: 1;
}
.page-banner .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.page-banner .breadcrumb a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.page-banner .breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-green-start);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. ABOUT COMPANY SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.mv-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.mv-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.12);
}
.mv-icon {
    width: 45px; height: 45px;
    background: rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-green-end);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 12px; font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.values-wrapper {
    background: var(--dark-charcoal);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.values-bg-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.1), rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.05));
    z-index: 0;
}
.value-num {
    font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-green-start), var(--primary-green-end));
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    padding-top: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. WHY CHOOSE US SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.feature-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.feature-card::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary-green-end), var(--secondary-orange-start));
    transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.feature-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}
.feature-icon {
    width: 70px; height: 70px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,168,89,0.06), rgba(255,152,0,0.06));
    border-radius: 50% 20% 50% 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.75rem; color: var(--primary-green-end);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-green-end), var(--secondary-orange-start));
    color: #FFFFFF; border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. OUR PROCESS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.process-row::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute;
    top: 40%; left: 10%; width: 80%; height: 2px;
    border-top: 2px dashed rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.15);
    z-index: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .process-row::before { display: none; }
}
.process-col { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.process-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.process-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.12);
}
.process-step-num {
    position: absolute; top: 15px; right: 20px;
    font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(0,0,0,0.03); line-height: 1;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.process-card:hover .process-step-num {
    color: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.08);
}
.process-icon {
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    background: rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.08);
    color: var(--secondary-orange-end);
    border-radius: 16px; display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. COMPANY STATISTICS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.company-stats {
    background: #0B0E14;
}
.stats-bg-gradient {
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.2), rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.15));
    z-index: 1;
}
.stat-item { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.stat-item h3 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF, var(--text-light-muted));
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. TEAM SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.team-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.team-avatar-placeholder {
    width: 100px; height: 100px;
    background-color: var(--light-gray-bg);
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.1);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.team-card:hover .team-avatar-placeholder {
    border-color: var(--secondary-orange-start);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.social-icon {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    background-color: var(--light-gray-bg);
    color: var(--text-muted-color);
    border-radius: 50%; display: flex;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.social-icon:hover {
    background-color: var(--dark-charcoal);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonial-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.quote-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-green-start), var(--primary-green-end));
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. CALL TO ACTION (CTA) SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-section { background: #090D14; }
.cta-bg-gradient {
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 168, 89, 0.25), transparent 70%),
                linear-gradient(135deg, #090D14 0%, #161F2E 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}
.btn-premium {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-orange-start), var(--secondary-orange-end));
    border: none; color: #FFFFFF !important;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden; z-index: 1;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.btn-premium::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-green-start), var(--primary-green-end));
    opacity: 0; z-index: -1; transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.btn-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.4) !important;
}
.btn-premium:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Global Mobile Polish */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .display-4 { font-size: 2.5rem !important; }
    .display-5 { font-size: 2rem !important; }
    .hero-slider .carousel-item { height: 60vh !important; min-height: 400px; }
    .py-5 { padding-top: 2rem !important; padding-bottom: 2rem !important; }
    p.lead { font-size: 1rem !important; }
    .about-floating-stats { 
        position: relative !important; 
        top: 0 !important; 
        left: 0 !important; 
        right: 0 !important; 
        bottom: 0 !important; 
        margin-top: 20px; 
        width: 100% !important; 
        animation: none !important; 
    }
}

/* Hero Slider Fixed Heights */
#heroCarousel .carousel-inner, #heroCarousel .carousel-item, #heroCarousel .container {
    height: 80vh !important;
    min-height: 650px !important;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #heroCarousel .carousel-inner, #heroCarousel .carousel-item, #heroCarousel .container {
        height: 65vh !important;
        min-height: 550px !important;
    }
}

/* Fix Owl Carousel Equal Height Cards */
.owl-carousel .owl-stage {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
}
.owl-carousel .owl-item {
    display: flex;
}
.owl-carousel .item {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
}
.owl-carousel .item > div {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Reduce banner heading sizes globally as requested */
.page-banner h1.display-3, .page-banner h1.display-2 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem) !important; }
.page-banner h1.display-4, .page-banner h1.display-5, .page-banner h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem) !important; }


/* Global Font Size Increase */