/* ==========================================================================
   Alto Mind V4 Custom Stylesheet - Intimate, Calm & Editorial Architecture
   Palette: Sage Green (#A4B49A), Terracotta (#C86A4A), Deep Blue (#1E3A4D),
            Cream (#F7F3E9), Warm Taupe (#E6DED1)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --sage-green: #A4B49A;
  --sage-dark: #819477;
  --terracotta: #C86A4A;
  --terracotta-hover: #b05739;
  --deep-blue: #1E3A4D;
  --deep-blue-dark: #142836;
  --cream-bg: #F7F3E9;
  --warm-taupe: #E6DED1;
  --text-dark: #1E3A4D;
  --text-muted: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.82);
  --heading-font: "Bricolage Grotesque", sans-serif;
  --body-font: "Archivo", sans-serif;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--cream-bg);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-family: var(--body-font);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Header Styling */
.main-header.header-style-one {
  position: relative !important;
  background-color: var(--cream-bg) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.08);
  z-index: 999;
}

/* Fix sticky header spacing to match top header */
.sticky-header .auto-container {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  /*padding: 0 50px !important;*/
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .sticky-header .auto-container {
    padding: 0 15px !important;
  }
}

/* Fix nested dropdown going off screen on the right */
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown.edge-dropdown > ul > li.dropdown > ul {
  left: -260px !important;
  right: auto !important;
  width: 260px !important;
}

/* Section 1: Hero Banner (Sage Green Opening Screen) */
.hero-v4-section {
  padding: 60px 0 70px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #91A387 0%, #A4B49A 65%, #889C7E 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-v4-badge {
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-size: 13px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-v4-badge-perfect {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #FFFDF9;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.4);
  padding: 7px 22px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.hero-v4-badge-perfect:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #C86A4A;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.22);
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #C86A4A;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.2);
}

.badge-title {
  color: #1E3A4D;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.badge-divider {
  color: rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.4);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.badge-cta {
  color: #C86A4A;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.hero-v4-badge-perfect .badge-cta i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-v4-badge-perfect:hover .badge-cta i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.hero-v4-title {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.hero-v4-tagline {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.hero-v4-desc {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.6;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.hero-v4-btn-primary {
  background: var(--deep-blue);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 14px 36px;
  font-size: 15px;
  border: 2px solid var(--deep-blue);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  /* box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.3); */
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.hero-v4-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--terracotta-hover);
  border-color: var(--terracotta-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-v4-btn-secondary {
  background: var(--terracotta);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 14px 36px;
  font-size: 15px;
  border: 2px solid var(--terracotta);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-v4-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--deep-blue);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-v4-video-box {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.25);
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  background: #000000;
}

/* Section Overline & Heading Utility Classes */
.v4-overline {
  color: #5C7353;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-size: 13px;
  display: block;
  /* margin-bottom: 6px; */
}

.v4-heading {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.v4-subheading {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Section 3: Philosophy / Pillars */
.pillar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.05);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--sage-green);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.1);
  border-top-color: var(--terracotta);
}

.pillar-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--cream-bg);
  color: var(--terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Section 4: Explore Alto Mind (Large Visual Editorial Sections) */
.explore-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 420px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.08);
}

.explore-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.explore-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.explore-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.1) 0%, rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.88) 100%);
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Section 5: Featured Program Showcase */
.featured-program-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.08);
}

/* Section 6: Testimonials / Stories */
.testimonial-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 34px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.06);
  height: 100%;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Section 7: Final CTA Section */
.final-cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-blue) 0%, var(--deep-blue-dark) 100%);
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 70px 40px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-center: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Wavy Footer Styles */
.wavy-footer {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--deep-blue);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-top: 0;
  margin-top: 90px;
}

.footer-wave-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: -44px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Utility Classes & Externalizing Inline Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* Backgrounds & Section Spacing */
.bg-deep-blue {
  background-color: var(--deep-blue) !important;
}

.bg-cream {
  background-color: var(--cream-bg) !important;
}

.bg-white {
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
}

.bg-sage-soft {
  background-color: #EBF0E8 !important;
}

.bg-terracotta-soft {
  background-color: #FDF6F0 !important;
}

.bg-taupe-soft {
  background-color: #F4EFEA !important;
}

.section-padding {
  padding: 50px 0;
}

/* Hero Showcase Components */
.hero-video-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  z-index: 10;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 7px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.hero-video-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--terracotta);
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-sound-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  z-index: 10;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  border: none;
}

.hero-video-element {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 22px;
}

/* Section 2: What is Alto Mind? */
.about-Alto Mind-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 40px;
  border-left: 6px solid var(--terracotta);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.06);
}

.about-Alto Mind-title {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.about-Alto Mind-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-Alto Mind-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.about-Alto Mind-item {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.about-Alto Mind-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-Alto Mind-check {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--terracotta);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.about-video-box {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.12);
}

.about-video-player {
  width: 100%;
  height: 350px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Alto Mind Core Philosophy & Pillars */
.alto-quote-subheading {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.alto-intro-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 35px 40px;
  border-left: 6px solid var(--terracotta);
  border-right: 6px solid var(--terracotta);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.06);
}

.alto-intro-text {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* High-End Professional Pillar Card System (Color-Tinted Translucent Cards) */
.pillar-card-pro {
  background: var(--card-bg-tint, rgba(164, 180, 154, 0.18));
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 34px 20px 26px;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border-tint, rgba(164, 180, 154, 0.4));
  transition: all 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar-card-pro::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--card-accent, var(--terracotta));
  transition: height 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-card-pro:hover {
  background: var(--card-hover-tint, rgba(164, 180, 154, 0.32));
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.14);
  border-color: var(--card-accent, var(--terracotta));
}

.pillar-card-pro:hover::before {
  height: 6px;
}

.pillar-badge-pro {
  width: 66px;
  height: 66px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.pillar-card-pro:hover .pillar-badge-pro {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(4deg);
}

.pillar-title-pro {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.pillar-desc-pro {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex: 1;
}

.pillar-bar-pro {
  width: 38px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  display: block;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-card-pro:hover .pillar-bar-pro {
  width: 55px;
}

.alto-pillar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.05);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--terracotta);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.alto-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.12);
}

.alto-pillar-icon {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.alto-quote-banner {
  background: var(--deep-blue);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.12);
  text-align: center;
}

.alto-quote-banner-text {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--warm-taupe);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Section 3: Connected 3-Column About Banner System (Exact Reference Screenshot Style) */
.about-connected-banner {
  display: flex;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.08);
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-items: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-connected-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

.about-col-sage {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--sage-green);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 48px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
}

.about-col-white {
  flex: 1;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 42px 34px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.about-col-taupe {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--warm-taupe);
  padding: 48px 38px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.about-headline-sage {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 23px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.48;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 18px 0 16px;
}

.about-desc-sage {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.about-btn-navy {
  background: var(--deep-blue);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.22);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.about-btn-navy:hover {
  background: #142836;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.about-mid-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.about-mid-title {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  margin: 8px 0 10px;
}

.about-mid-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.about-mid-link {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap 0.3s ease;
}

.about-mid-link:hover {
  gap: 10px;
  color: #A85438;
}

.about-mid-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 185px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.1);
}

.about-quote-icon {
  font-size: 38px;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: block;
}

.about-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 21px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Section 3: Philosophy & Pillars */
.pillar-card-title {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Seamless Cream 5 Pillars Cards System (NO ICONS) */
.clean-pillar-card {
  background: var(--cream-bg, #F7F3E9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 185, 165, 0.65);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 22px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(45, 35, 25, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.clean-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: #F2EBE0;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(45, 35, 25, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(180, 160, 135, 0.85);
}

.clean-pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--heading-font), "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--deep-blue, #1E3A4D);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.clean-pillar-divider {
  width: 34px;
  height: 2.5px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
}

.clean-pillar-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #524E48;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  flex: 1;
}

.organic-pillar-badge {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.clean-pillar-card:hover .organic-pillar-badge {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.pillar-card-pro:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: var(--card-hover-tint, rgba(164, 180, 154, 0.32));
  border-color: var(--card-accent, var(--sage-green));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.12);
}

.pillar-badge-pro {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-card-pro:hover .pillar-badge-pro {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.pillar-title-pro {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.pillar-desc-pro {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pillar-bar-pro {
  display: block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Discover Alto Mind Infinite Marquee Slider & Elevated Visual Cards */
.discover-marquee-wrapper {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  padding: 15px 0 35px;
}

.discover-marquee-wrapper::before,
.discover-marquee-wrapper::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 90px;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.discover-marquee-wrapper::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(247, 243, 233, 0.95), transparent);
}

.discover-marquee-wrapper::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(247, 243, 233, 0.95), transparent);
}

.discover-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: discoverMarqueeLoop 32s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.discover-marquee-wrapper:hover .discover-marquee-track {
  animation-duration: 90s;
}

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

  100% {
    transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 15px));
  }
}

.discover-marquee-item {
  width: 380px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .discover-marquee-item {
    width: 300px;
  }
}

/* Discover Card V4 Architecture */
.discover-card-v4 {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 26px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.09);
  transition: all 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.discover-card-v4:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 55px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--card-accent, var(--terracotta));
}

.discover-img-box {
  position: relative;
  height: 230px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.discover-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.discover-card-v4:hover .discover-img-box img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

.discover-pill-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 20px;
  background: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.discover-body-v4 {
  padding: 30px 28px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.discover-icon-badge {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  background: var(--badge-bg, rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.12));
  color: var(--badge-color, var(--terracotta));
  border: 1px solid var(--badge-border, rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.25));
}

.discover-title-v4 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.discover-desc-v4 {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.discover-btn-v4 {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--card-accent, var(--terracotta));
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: gap 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.discover-card-v4:hover .discover-btn-v4 {
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
}

.explore-card-subtitle {
  color: var(--terracotta);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.explore-card-title {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 26px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 6px 0 10px;
}

.explore-card-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.explore-card-link {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* Section 5: Featured Program */
.program-badge {
  background: var(--sage-green);
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-block;
}

.program-title {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 34px;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 16px 0 12px;
}

.program-tagline {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.program-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.program-stat-val {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
}

.program-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.program-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 35px;
  background: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.15);
}

.program-img-box {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.12);
}

.program-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Dual Video & Text Testimonials Architecture */
.video-testimonial-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 26px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.08);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.video-player-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background: #000000;
  border-radius: 26px 26px 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.video-player-wrapper video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.video-testimonial-info {
  padding: 24px 26px;
}

.video-story-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.12);
  color: var(--terracotta);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.video-story-title {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.video-story-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Interactive Synchronized Testimonials Widget (Visible Scrollbar + Drag Scroll) */
.testimonial-scroll-list {
  max-height: 530px;
  overflow-y: scroll;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  /* Prevents page/window from scrolling */
  padding-right: 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  -ms-overflow-style: auto;
  /* IE and Edge */
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  /* Firefox thin scrollbar */
  scrollbar-color: var(--terracotta) rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.08);
  /* Firefox scrollbar colors */
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  touch-action: pan-y;
}

.testimonial-scroll-list:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

/* Stylish Terracotta Scrollbar for Chrome, Safari, and Edge */
.testimonial-scroll-list::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: block !important;
  width: 6px !important;
}

.testimonial-scroll-list::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.08) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
}

.testimonial-scroll-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--terracotta) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-scroll-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: #B05537 !important;
}

.interactive-testimonial-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.05);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.interactive-testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.09);
}

.interactive-testimonial-card.active-sync-card {
  border-color: var(--terracotta);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.06) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.18);
}

.interactive-testimonial-card.active-sync-card .play-sync-pill {
  background: var(--terracotta);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.play-sync-pill {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  background: rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.1);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.text-testimonial-card-v4 {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 24px 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.text-testimonial-card-v4:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Section 6: Testimonials */
.testimonial-stars {
  color: var(--terracotta);
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.avatar-badge-sage {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sage-green);
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.avatar-badge-terracotta {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--terracotta);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.avatar-badge-taupe {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--warm-taupe);
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.testimonial-author-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-size: 15px;
}

.testimonial-author-role {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Section 7: Final CTA Section */
.final-cta-section {
  padding: 45px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--warm-taupe) 0%, var(--cream-bg) 100%);
}

.cta-card-wrapper {
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  border: none;
}

.cta-founder-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.15);
}

.cta-founder-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.cta-founder-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 30px 20px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.95), rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.4), transparent);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-founder-name {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 2px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-founder-role {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--warm-taupe);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.cta-main-title {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cta-main-tagline {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-main-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cta-email-input {
  height: 52px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.25);
  background: var(--warm-taupe) !important;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--deep-blue) !important;
  width: 320px;
  max-width: 100%;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-email-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.75) !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.cta-email-input::-webkit-input-placeholder {
  color: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.75) !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.cta-email-input::-moz-placeholder {
  color: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.75) !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.cta-email-input:-ms-input-placeholder {
  color: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.75) !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.cta-email-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--terracotta);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.15);
}

.cta-subscribe-btn {
  height: 52px;
  padding: 0 32px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: var(--terracotta);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.3);
}

.cta-subscribe-btn:hover {
  background: var(--deep-blue);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cta-privacy-note {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* Footer External Styling */
.footer-wave-svg {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: calc(100% + 1.3px);
  height: 50px;
}

.footer-widgets-section {
  padding: 50px 0 30px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.footer-logo-badge {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.footer-logo-img {
  max-height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-about-text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-tagline-text {
  color: var(--terracotta);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-social-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--terracotta);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 2.1;
}

.footer-nav-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--terracotta);
}

.footer-contact-text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
  color: var(--terracotta);
  margin-right: 8px;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  padding: 15px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-copyright-text {
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* Section 5: New Modern Spotlight Hero Banners (Compact & Color Tinted) */
.spotlight-hero-card {
  background: var(--card-bg-tint, linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.12) 0%, rgba(247, 243, 233, 0.9) 100%));
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 26px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border-tint, rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.25));
  transition: all 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.spotlight-hero-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--accent-color, var(--terracotta));
}

.spotlight-img-box {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 350px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.12);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.spotlight-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.spotlight-hero-card:hover .spotlight-img-box img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.spotlight-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.spotlight-floating-badge i {
  color: var(--terracotta);
}

.spotlight-tag-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--tag-bg, rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.14));
  color: var(--tag-color, var(--terracotta));
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--tag-border, rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.3));
}

.spotlight-title {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.spotlight-tagline {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-color, var(--terracotta));
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.spotlight-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.spotlight-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.spotlight-list-item {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.spotlight-list-item i {
  color: var(--accent-color, var(--terracotta));
  font-size: 14px;
}

.spotlight-btn-cta {
  background: var(--accent-color, var(--terracotta));
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 9px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px var(--shadow-color, rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.3));
}

.spotlight-btn-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px var(--shadow-color, rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.45));
  gap: 12px;
}

/* Section 5: Featured Program - Dual Quest Cards Architecture */
.featured-quest-card-pro {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.featured-quest-card-pro:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.14);
  border-color: var(--card-accent, var(--terracotta));
}

.quest-img-header {
  position: relative;
  height: 250px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.quest-img-header img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.featured-quest-card-pro:hover .quest-img-header img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.quest-badge-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--card-accent, var(--terracotta));
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.quest-card-body {
  padding: 34px 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.quest-title-pro {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.quest-tagline-pro {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.quest-desc-pro {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.quest-features-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.quest-feature-pill {
  background: var(--cream-bg);
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.08);
}

.quest-feature-pill i {
  color: var(--terracotta);
}

.quest-btn-pro {
  background: var(--card-accent, var(--terracotta));
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  width: fit-content;
}

.quest-btn-pro:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  gap: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints & Media Queries
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .hero-v4-title {
    font-size: 38px;
  }

  .hero-v4-tagline {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .v4-heading {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .featured-program-box {
    padding: 30px;
  }

  .explore-card {
    min-height: 340px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .hero-v4-section {
    padding: 40px 0 50px;
  }

  .hero-v4-title {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .hero-v4-tagline {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .hero-v4-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .hero-v4-btn-primary,
  .hero-v4-btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .final-cta-box {
    padding: 45px 20px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE - SCHOOL OF LIFE EDITORIAL STORYTELLING STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Compact Hero Section */
.about-school-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 40vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 60px 0 40px;
}

.about-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(38, 59, 46, 0.84) 0%, rgba(20, 35, 25, 0.94) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: var(--cream-bg);
  padding: 5px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Bilingual Hero Motto & Collage Grid Styling */
.about-hero-hindi-motto {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.about-hero-roman-motto {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.about-hero-english-quote {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
}

/* Seamless 8-Photo 2x4 Grid Mosaic Collage (Matching User Screenshot) */
.hero-mosaic-wrapper {
  margin-top: 35px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  background: #000000;
}

.hero-mosaic-grid-8 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 165px);
  gap: 4px;
  background: rgba(20, 35, 25, 0.95);
}

.mosaic-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
}

.mosaic-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), filter 0.3s ease;
}

.mosaic-item:hover .mosaic-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.mosaic-overlay-title {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(20, 35, 25, 0.92) 100%);
  padding: 14px 10px 8px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.mosaic-item:hover .mosaic-overlay-title {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--terracotta);
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .hero-mosaic-grid-8 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: repeat(4, 150px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .hero-mosaic-grid-8 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: repeat(4, 120px);
  }
}

.about-hero-scroll-indicator {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-hero-scroll-indicator:hover {
  transform: translateY(4px);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* 2. Why Alto Mind Exists (Terracotta & Sage Green Color Palette) */
.why-exists-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--cream-bg);
}

.why-exists-img-box {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.14);
  border: 5px solid #ffffff;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.why-exists-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 490px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 23px;
}

.why-exists-quote-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.2);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--terracotta);
  max-width: 330px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.story-lead-paragraph {
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #3B6047;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.story-body-paragraph {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* 3. What We Believe (Visually Prominent Philosophy Showcase) */
.what-we-believe-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--warm-taupe);
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.belief-pill-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  background: rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.3);
  padding: 5px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.belief-hero-card {
  background: #A4B49A;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 48px 42px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.12);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.15);
}

.belief-hero-quote-icon {
  font-size: 38px;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.belief-quote-hero {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}

.belief-quote-sub {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.belief-card-pro {
  background: var(--cream-bg);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 34px 28px;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.09);
}

.belief-card-pro:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--terracotta);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.15);
}

.belief-number-badge {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.belief-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.belief-heading {
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.belief-text {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 4. Our Approach */
.our-approach-section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  background: var(--cream-bg);
}

.approach-step-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 32px 28px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.07);
  height: 100%;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--terracotta);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.05);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.05);
}

.approach-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.14);
}

.approach-step-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  background: rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.12);
  padding: 4px 11px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.approach-icon-circle {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.14);
  color: var(--terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.approach-title {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.approach-desc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 5. Founder / Team Story */
.founder-story-section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  background: var(--warm-taupe);
}

.founder-large-photo-card {
  border-radius: 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.12);
  position: relative;
}

.founder-large-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 580px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.founder-bio-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%, rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.95) 100%);
  padding: 40px 36px 30px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.founder-name-large {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.founder-role-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
}

.founder-narrative {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* 6. Our Vision */
.our-vision-section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  background: var(--warm-taupe);
  position: relative;
}

.vision-card-hero {
  background: #ffffff;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 10%, rgba(59, 96, 71, 0.06) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 90%, rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.04) 0%, transparent 45%);
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding: 44px 44px 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 96, 71, 0.22);
  border-top: 4px solid #3B6047;
  max-width: 940px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle background circular line overlay for depth */
.vision-card-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(59, 96, 71, 0.2);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vision-card-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px;
  left: -60px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.06);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vision-quote-box {
  border-left: 4px solid #3B6047;
  background: rgba(247, 243, 233, 0.65);
  padding: 22px 28px 22px 26px;
  border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
}

.vision-statement-text {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive Editorial Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .about-hero-title {
    font-size: 38px;
  }

  .about-hero-statement {
    font-size: 17px;
  }

  .belief-quote-hero {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .why-exists-img {
    height: 400px;
  }

  .founder-large-photo {
    height: 450px;
  }

  .vision-card-hero {
    padding: 40px 24px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM PRO ABOUT PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Feature Check Highlights List */
.feature-check-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 24px 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.feature-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.feature-check-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.15);
  color: var(--terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Founder Credentials Pills */
.founder-credential-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.12);
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* GLOBAL STICKY HEADER STYLING ENHANCEMENTS */
.sticky-header {
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  z-index: 99999 !important;
  background: rgba(255, 253, 249, 0.97) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.12) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.08) !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  transform: translateY(-100%) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
}

.sticky-header.fixed-header {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

.sticky-header .main-menu .navigation {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.sticky-header .main-menu .navigation>li {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.sticky-header .main-menu .navigation>li>a {
  color: #1E3A4D !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  padding: 18px 14px !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.sticky-header .main-menu .navigation>li.current>a,
.sticky-header .main-menu .navigation>li:hover>a {
  color: #C86A4A !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HIGH-END VISION SECTION UI STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.our-vision-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--warm-taupe) !important;
  padding: 95px 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vision-v4-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(59, 96, 71, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 96, 71, 0.25);
  color: #3B6047;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.vision-quote-card {
  background: #FFFDF9;
  border-left: 4px solid #3B6047;
  border-radius: 0 20px 20px 0;
  padding: 26px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.05);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.06);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.06);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.vision-quote-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.08);
}

.vision-quote-icon {
  color: #3B6047;
  font-size: 26px;
  opacity: 0.9;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.vision-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 17.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #1E3A4D;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
}

.vision-highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.vision-highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 253, 249, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.08);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1E3A4D;
}

.vision-highlight-item i {
  color: #C86A4A;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.vision-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #FFFDF9;
  padding: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.14);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.vision-image-frame:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -15px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.2);
}

.vision-image-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 450px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #FFFDF9;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: block;
}

.vision-image-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 26px;
  right: 26px;
  background: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFDF9;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Explore Programs Page Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Section */
.explore-hero-zindex {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.explore-hero-overline {
  color: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.8);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.explore-hero-title-main {
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-size: 56px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.explore-hero-desc-main {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.85);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Program Rows */
.explore-program-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 490px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.08);
  border-radius: 40px;
}

.explore-program-text-box {
  padding: 0 40px;
}

.explore-program-overline-terracotta {
  color: var(--terracotta);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.explore-program-overline-sage {
  color: #3B6047;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.explore-program-overline-blue {
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.explore-program-title-blue {
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
}

.explore-program-title-sage {
  color: #3B6047;
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
}

.explore-program-desc {
  color: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.75);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.explore-program-btn-terracotta {
  align-self: flex-start;
  width: fit-content;
  display: inline-flex;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--terracotta);
  border-color: var(--terracotta);
}

.explore-program-btn-sage {
  align-self: flex-start;
  width: fit-content;
  display: inline-flex;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #3B6047;
  border-color: #3B6047;
}

.explore-program-btn-blue {
  align-self: flex-start;
  width: fit-content;
  display: inline-flex;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--deep-blue);
  border-color: var(--deep-blue);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   JOURNEY ELEGANT V4 (PREMIUM 4-COLUMN DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.journey-elegant-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 45px 35px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.02);
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.journey-elegant-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.08);
}

.journey-elegant-bg-num {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 5px;
  right: 0px;
  font-size: 100px;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-weight: 900;
  opacity: 0.05;
  line-height: 1;
  z-index: -1;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
}

.journey-elegant-card:hover .journey-elegant-bg-num {
  transform: scale(1.05) translate(-10px, -10px);
  opacity: 0.08;
}

.journey-elegant-step {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.journey-elegant-title {
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.journey-elegant-text {
  color: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.75);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Card Themes (Solid Colors for clean overlap) */
.card-theme-1 .journey-elegant-card {
  background: var(--warm-taupe);
  /* #E8DFD1 */
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.15);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--terracotta);
}

.card-theme-1 .journey-elegant-step {
  background: rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.15);
  color: var(--terracotta);
}

.card-theme-2 .journey-elegant-card {
  background: #E4E9DF;
  /* Solid representation of rgba(164,180,154,0.25) over #F4EFEB */
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 96, 71, 0.15);
  border-top: 4px solid #3B6047;
}

.card-theme-2 .journey-elegant-step {
  background: rgba(59, 96, 71, 0.15);
  color: #3B6047;
}

.card-theme-3 .journey-elegant-card {
  background: #EAEBEE;
  /* Solid representation of rgba(30,58,77,0.06) over #F4EFEB */
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.1);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--deep-blue);
}

.card-theme-3 .journey-elegant-step {
  background: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.1);
  color: var(--deep-blue);
}

.card-theme-4 .journey-elegant-card {
  background: #F0E6E1;
  /* Solid representation of rgba(200,106,74,0.05) over #F4EFEB */
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.15);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--terracotta);
}

.card-theme-4 .journey-elegant-step {
  background: rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.1);
  color: var(--terracotta);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .journey-elegant-card {
    padding: 35px 25px;
  }
}

/* Journey Connecting Line */
.journey-elegant-row {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.journey-elegant-row::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 2%;
  right: 2%;
  height: 0;
  border-bottom: 2px dashed rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.2);
  z-index: -1;
}

/* Connecting Arrows on Desktop */
.journey-elegant-col {
  position: relative;
}

.journey-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: 0;
  transform: translate(50%, -50%);
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.03);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 2px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
  color: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.4);
  font-size: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.journey-arrow::after {
  content: '>';
  font-weight: bold;
  font-family: sans-serif;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .journey-elegant-row::before {
    top: 2%;
    bottom: 2%;
    left: 50%;
    right: auto;
    width: 0;
    height: 96%;
    border-bottom: none;
    border-right: 2px dashed rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.2);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .journey-arrow {
    top: auto;
    bottom: -24px;
    right: 50%;
    transform: translate(50%, -50%) rotate(90deg);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOUNDER SECTION (PREMIUM DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.founder-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-sticky-profile {
  position: sticky;
  top: 120px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.founder-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.15);
}

.founder-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.founder-img-wrapper:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.founder-img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.founder-name {
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.founder-title {
  color: var(--terracotta);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.founder-heading {
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 46px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.founder-lead-text {
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.founder-regular-text {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* Stats Row */
.founder-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.1);
}

.founder-stat-item {
  background: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.03);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.08);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.03);
}

.founder-stat-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.1);
  color: var(--terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.founder-stat-value {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-size: 15px;
}

.founder-stat-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Founder Timeline */
.founder-timeline-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 45px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.founder-timeline-wrapper::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 20px;
  width: 2px;
  background: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.1);
}

.founder-timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.founder-timeline-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.founder-timeline-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: -45px;
  top: 5px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.03);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 3px solid var(--terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  font-size: 14px;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px #FFF8EF;
}

.founder-timeline-content {
  background: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.03);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 35px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.05);
}

.founder-timeline-title {
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.founder-timeline-text {
  color: rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.75);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 0 0 15px 0;
}

.timeline-army .founder-timeline-icon {
  border-color: var(--terracotta);
  color: var(--terracotta);
}

.timeline-media .founder-timeline-icon {
  border-color: #3B6047;
  color: #3B6047;
}

.timeline-running .founder-timeline-icon {
  border-color: var(--deep-blue);
  color: var(--deep-blue);
}

.timeline-altomind .founder-timeline-icon {
  border-color: var(--terracotta);
  color: var(--terracotta);
}

/* Founder Traits */
.founder-traits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 25px;
}

.founder-trait-card {
  background: rgba(200, 106, 74, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 77, 0.06);
  padding: 15px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.founder-trait-card i {
  color: var(--terracotta);
  font-size: 16px;
  width: 20px;
}

.founder-trait-text {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
}

/* Quote Box */
.founder-quote-box {
  background: var(--deep-blue);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 50px;
  margin-top: 60px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.founder-quote-box::before {
  content: '\f10d';
  font-family: "Font Awesome 5 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  left: 20px;
  font-size: 120px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  z-index: 1;
}

.founder-quote-text {
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.founder-quote-author {
  color: var(--terracotta);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .founder-sticky-profile {
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .founder-timeline-wrapper {
    padding-left: 30px;
  }

  .founder-timeline-wrapper::before {
    left: 10px;
  }

  .founder-timeline-icon {
    left: -35px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .founder-quote-text {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .founder-quote-box {
    padding: 40px 25px;
  }
}