/* LAYOUT.CSS - Header, Footer, Navigation */


/* FROM: wordpress-design.css */
/**
 * WordPress Design System - Srinivas University
 * Extracted from Elementor Theme (Hello Elementor v3.4.4)
 * Complete design tokens matching the live WordPress site
 */

/* ========================================
   CUSTOM FONT IMPORT
   ======================================== */

@import url('mobile-ticker.css');

@font-face {
    font-family: 'BENTON SANS BOLD';
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: normal;
    font-display: auto;
    src: url('fonts/BentonSans-Bold.woff') format('woff');
}

/* Import Montserrat from Google Fonts */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

/* ========================================
   CSS VARIABLES - DESIGN TOKENS
   ======================================== */

:root {
    /* === COLORS === */
    /* Primary Colors */
    --color-primary: #000000;
    --color-secondary: #000000;
    --color-accent-orange: #FFB82C;
    --color-text-white: #FFFFFF;

    /* Background Colors */
    --bg-light: #F4F4F4;
    --bg-dark: #171720;
    --bg-white: #FFFFFF;

    /* Accent Colors */
    --color-purple: #3A3184;
    --color-gray-light: #DCDCDE;
    --color-gray-medium: #EAEAEA;
    --color-gray-dark: #707071;
    --color-black-light: #121212;
    --color-black-overlay: #1B1B1D;

    /* Transparent/Overlay */
    --color-white-overlay: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.17);
    --color-black-overlay-light: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);

    /* === TYPOGRAPHY === */
    /* Font Families */
    --font-primary: "BENTON SANS BOLD", Sans-serif;
    --font-secondary: "Montserrat", Sans-serif;

    /* Font Sizes - Desktop */
    --font-size-h1: 3em;
    /* 48px */
    --font-size-h2: 2em;
    /* 32px */
    --font-size-h3: 1.8em;
    /* 28.8px */
    --font-size-h4: 1.5em;
    /* 24px */
    --font-size-h5: 1.2em;
    /* 19.2px */
    --font-size-h6: 16px;
    --font-size-body: 16px;
    --font-size-small: 14px;
    --font-size-tiny: 13px;
    --font-size-button: 13px;

    /* Font Weights */
    --font-weight-normal: 400;
    --font-weight-medium: 500;
    --font-weight-semibold: 600;
    --font-weight-bold: 700;

    /* Line Heights */
    --line-height-tight: 1em;
    --line-height-snug: 1.1em;
    --line-height-normal: 1.2em;
    --line-height-relaxed: 1.3em;
    --line-height-loose: 1.5em;
    --line-height-extra-loose: 1.6em;

    /* Letter Spacing */
    --letter-spacing-tight: -2px;
    --letter-spacing-snug: -1px;
    --letter-spacing-normal: 0px;
    --letter-spacing-wide: 1px;
    --letter-spacing-wider: 1.5px;
    --letter-spacing-widest: 2px;

    /* === SPACING === */
    /* Padding Levels */
    --padding-level-1-y: 80px;
    --padding-level-1-x: 24px;
    --padding-level-2-y: 64px;
    --padding-level-2-x: 24px;
    --padding-level-3: 40px;
    --padding-level-4: 24px;
    --padding-level-5: 16px;

    /* Widget Spacing */
    --spacing-widgets: 20px;

    /* === SHADOWS === */
    --shadow-light: 0px 4px 16px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    --shadow-medium: 0px 20px 20px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    --shadow-large: 0px 30px 55px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    --shadow-xlarge: 0px 80px 80px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);

    /* === LAYOUT === */
    --container-max-width: 1280px;
    --border-radius: 0px;
    /* Sharp corners throughout */
}

/* ========================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ======================================== */

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    :root {
        --font-size-body: 15px;
        --font-size-small: 13px;
        --font-size-tiny: 12px;
        --font-size-button: 12px;
        --padding-level-1-y: 72px;
        --padding-level-2-y: 56px;
        --padding-level-3: 32px;
        --container-max-width: 1024px;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    :root {
        --font-size-body: 14px;
        --font-size-small: 12px;
        --font-size-tiny: 11px;
        --font-size-button: 11px;
        --padding-level-1-y: 64px;
        --padding-level-2-y: 40px;
        --container-max-width: 767px;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   BASE STYLES
   ======================================== */

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

body {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: var(--font-size-body);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-normal);
    line-height: var(--line-height-loose);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

/* ========================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ======================================== */

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin: 0;
}

h1 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-h1);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
    line-height: var(--line-height-tight);
    letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-tight);
}

h2 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-h2);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
    line-height: var(--line-height-snug);
    letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-tight);
}

h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-h3);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
    line-height: var(--line-height-normal);
    letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-snug);
}

h4 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-h4);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
    line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
}

h5 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-h5);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
    line-height: var(--line-height-loose);
}

h6 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-h6);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: var(--line-height-loose);
    letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-widest);
    color: var(--color-accent-orange);
}

p {
    margin: 0 0 var(--spacing-widgets) 0;
}

a {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    text-decoration: underline;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-orange);
}

/* ========================================
   BUTTONS
   ======================================== */

button,
.btn,
.elementor-button {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: var(--font-size-button);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-wider);
    line-height: var(--line-height-tight);

    background-color: var(--color-accent-orange);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 16px 32px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
}

button:hover,
.btn:hover,
.elementor-button:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-orange);
    color: var(--color-text-white);
}

/* ========================================
   LAYOUT & CONTAINERS
   ======================================== */

.container {
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--padding-level-1-x);
}

section {
    padding: var(--padding-level-1-y) 0;
}

/* Section Backgrounds */
.section-light {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.section-dark {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-white);
}

.section-dark h1,
.section-dark h2,
.section-dark h3,
.section-dark h4,
.section-dark h5,
.section-dark h6 {
    color: var(--color-text-white);
}

.section-white {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

/* ========================================
   CARDS
   ======================================== */

.card {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: var(--padding-level-4);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-large);
}

/* ========================================
   FORMS
   ======================================== */

label {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: var(--font-size-body);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-normal);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

input:not([type="button"]):not([type="submit"]),
textarea,
select {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: var(--font-size-body);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-normal);
    line-height: var(--line-height-loose);

    color: var(--color-secondary);
    background-color: var(--color-text-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-text-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    width: 100%;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

input:focus:not([type="button"]):not([type="submit"]),
textarea:focus,
select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-accent-orange);
}

/* ========================================
   UTILITY CLASSES
   ======================================== */

/* Spacing */
.mb-1 {
    margin-bottom: var(--padding-level-5);
}

.mb-2 {
    margin-bottom: var(--padding-level-4);
}

.mb-3 {
    margin-bottom: var(--padding-level-3);
}

.mb-4 {
    margin-bottom: var(--padding-level-2-y);
}

.mb-5 {
    margin-bottom: var(--padding-level-1-y);
}

.mt-1 {
    margin-top: var(--padding-level-5);
}

.mt-2 {
    margin-top: var(--padding-level-4);
}

.mt-3 {
    margin-top: var(--padding-level-3);
}

.mt-4 {
    margin-top: var(--padding-level-2-y);
}

.mt-5 {
    margin-top: var(--padding-level-1-y);
}

/* Text Alignment */
.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.text-left {
    text-align: left;
}

.text-right {
    text-align: right;
}

/* Display */
.d-none {
    display: none;
}

.d-block {
    display: block;
}

.d-flex {
    display: flex;
}

.d-grid {
    display: grid;
}

/* Flexbox */
.flex-center {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.flex-between {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.flex-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Grid */
.grid-2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-widgets);
}

.grid-3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-widgets);
}

.grid-4 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-widgets);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    .grid-3,
    .grid-4 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {

    .grid-2,
    .grid-3,
    .grid-4 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Shadows */
.shadow-light {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
}

.shadow-medium {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

.shadow-large {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-large);
}

.shadow-xlarge {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xlarge);
}

/* Colors */
.text-orange {
    color: var(--color-accent-orange);
}

.text-purple {
    color: var(--color-purple);
}

.text-white {
    color: var(--color-text-white);
}

.text-black {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.bg-orange {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-orange);
}

.bg-purple {
    background-color: var(--color-purple);
}

.bg-light {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.bg-dark {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
}

.bg-white {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

/* ========================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ======================================== */

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.fade-in {
    animation: fadeIn 0.6s ease-out;
}

/* Smooth Transitions */
.transition-all {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* ========================================
   RESPONSIVE HELPERS
   ======================================== */

/* Hide on mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hide-mobile {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* Hide on tablet */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hide-tablet {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* Hide on desktop */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
    .hide-desktop {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   WORDPRESS-SPECIFIC CLASSES
   ======================================== */

.elementor-kit-237 {
    /* WordPress Elementor compatibility */
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.elementor-widget-container {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-widgets);
}

/* Screen reader text (accessibility) */
.screen-reader-text {
    clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);
    height: 1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: absolute !important;
    width: 1px;
    word-wrap: normal !important;
}

.screen-reader-text:focus {
    background-color: #eee;
    clip: auto !important;
    clip-path: none;
    color: #333;
    display: block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    height: auto;
    left: 5px;
    line-height: normal;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    text-decoration: none;
    top: 5px;
    width: auto;
    z-index: 100000;
}

/* FROM: styles.css */
/* ===== RESET & BASE STYLES ===== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* ===== ROOT VARIABLES ===== */
:root {
    /* Colors */
    --primary-purple: #3A3184;
    --primary-gold: #FFB82C;
    --primary-dark: #1a1a2e;
    --primary-white: #ffffff;
    --text-dark: #2c2c2c;
    --text-gray: #666666;
    --text-light: #8e8e8e;
    --bg-light: #f8f9fa;
    --bg-lighter: #fafbfc;

    /* Typography */
    --font-primary: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    --font-secondary: 'Arimo', sans-serif;

    /* Font Sizes - Professional Scale */
    --font-size-hero: 3.5rem;
    --font-size-h1: 2.75rem;
    --font-size-h2: 2.25rem;
    --font-size-h3: 1.75rem;
    --font-size-h4: 1.5rem;
    --font-size-h5: 1.25rem;
    --font-size-body: 1.0625rem;
    --font-size-small: 0.9375rem;
    --font-size-tiny: 0.875rem;

    /* Font Weights */
    --font-weight-light: 300;
    --font-weight-regular: 400;
    --font-weight-medium: 500;
    --font-weight-semibold: 600;
    --font-weight-bold: 700;
    --font-weight-extrabold: 800;

    /* Line Heights */
    --line-height-tight: 1.2;
    --line-height-normal: 1.5;
    --line-height-relaxed: 1.7;
    --line-height-loose: 1.8;

    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: all 0.2s ease;
    --transition-smooth: all 0.3s ease;
    --transition-slow: all 0.5s ease;
}

/* ===== BASE STYLES ===== */
body {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: var(--font-size-body);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-regular);
    line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background: var(--primary-white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

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

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

/* ===== PROFESSIONAL TYPOGRAPHY ===== */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    line-height: var(--line-height-tight);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h1 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-h1);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-extrabold);
}

h2 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-h2);
}

h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-h3);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}

h4 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-h4);
}

h5 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-h5);
}

p {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
}

/* Section Titles */
.section-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-h2);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-extrabold);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: var(--line-height-tight);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    position: relative;
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-purple), var(--primary-gold));
    margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #333;
    text-align: justify;
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
    line-height: 2.0;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.section-description {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #333;
    text-align: justify;
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    line-height: 2.0;
    font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

/* Card Titles */
.program-card h3,
.institute-card h3,
.stat-card h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-h4);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: var(--line-height-tight);
}

.program-card p,
.institute-card p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-small);
    color: var(--text-gray);
    line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
}

/* Links */
.program-link,
.institute-btn {
    font-size: var(--font-size-small);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    color: var(--primary-purple);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.program-link:hover,
.institute-btn:hover {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

/* ===== ANNOUNCEMENT BAR ===== */
.announcement-bar {
    background: var(--primary-purple);
    color: var(--primary-white);
    padding: 8px 0;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1001;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.announcement-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.announcement-label {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.announcement-ticker {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    height: 24px;
}

.ticker-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    animation: tickerPause 40s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ticker-item {
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 24px;
}

@keyframes tickerPause {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    2% {
        transform: translateY(-48px);
    }

    22% {
        transform: translateY(-48px);
    }

    24% {
        transform: translateY(-96px);
    }

    47% {
        transform: translateY(-96px);
    }

    49% {
        transform: translateY(-144px);
    }

    72% {
        transform: translateY(-144px);
    }

    74% {
        transform: translateY(-192px);
    }

    97% {
        transform: translateY(-192px);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(-192px);
    }
}

.ticker-controls {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 5px;
}

.ticker-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--primary-white);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.ticker-btn:hover {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.bangalore-campus-btn {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    border-radius: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 120px;
    animation: pulseGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Hide Bangalore Campus button only on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .bangalore-campus-btn {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* Announcements nav item - show only on mobile */
.announcements-nav-mobile {
    display: none !important;
    /* Hide on desktop */
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .announcements-nav-mobile {
        display: block !important;
        /* Show on mobile */
    }
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.5);
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 184, 44, 1), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.8);
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }
}

.bangalore-campus-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-white);
    color: var(--primary-purple);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    animation: none;
}

/* ===== HEADER ===== */
.main-header {
    background: var(--primary-white);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    position: sticky;
    top: 42px;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 0;
}

.header-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 5px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 30px;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
}

.logo a {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
}

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

.logo-tagline {
    font-family: 'Arimo', sans-serif;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-purple);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: -3px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-align: center;
    display: block;
}

.main-nav {
    flex: 1;
    margin-left: 30px;
}

.nav-menu {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 30px;
}

.nav-item {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-item>a {
    font-family: 'Arimo', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 17px;
    text-transform: capitalize;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 5px 0;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    line-height: 1em;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-item>a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--text-dark);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-item>a:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    background: var(--primary-white);
    min-width: 280px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    list-style: none;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--primary-purple);
    z-index: 1000;
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-menu li {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-menu li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.dropdown-menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 13px 15px;
    font-family: 'Arimo', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover {
    background: #fdb82d;
    color: #fff;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

/* Multi-level dropdown support */
.dropdown-menu .has-submenu {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-menu .has-submenu>a {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.dropdown-menu .has-submenu>a i {
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-left: 10px;
}

.sub-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 100%;
    background: var(--primary-white);
    min-width: 280px;
    max-height: 500px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    list-style: none;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateX(10px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-purple);
}

.has-submenu:hover .sub-dropdown {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.sub-dropdown li {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.sub-dropdown li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.sub-dropdown a {
    padding: 13px 15px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
}

.sub-dropdown a:hover {
    background: #fdb82d;
    color: #fff;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
}

.menu-btn {
    background: var(--primary-purple);
    border: none;
    color: var(--primary-white);
    font-size: 24px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1001;
    /* Above mobile menu */
}

.menu-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.menu-btn.active {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    /* Visual feedback for close state */
}

.menu-btn.active:hover {
    background: #e6a724;
    /* Darker gold on hover when active */
}

.enquiry-btn {
    background: var(--primary-purple);
    color: var(--primary-white);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-family: 'Arimo', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.enquiry-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.4);
}

.enquiry-btn i {
    font-size: 11px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.enquiry-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* NAAC Logo in Header */
.naac-logo-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-left: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.naac-logo {
    height: 85px !important;
    min-height: 85px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block !important;
}

.naac-logo-link:hover .naac-logo {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ===== HERO SECTION ===== */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 85vh;
    min-height: 600px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slider {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1s ease;
}

.hero-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
}

.hero-content {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--primary-white);
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 900px;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 5em;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 2.5em;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    animation: fadeInUp 1.2s ease;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.cta-button {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    padding: 18px 40px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.4);
    animation: fadeInUp 1.4s ease;
}

.cta-button:hover {
    background: var(--primary-white);
    color: var(--primary-purple);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.6);
}

.cta-button i {
    margin-left: 10px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.cta-button:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ===== SECTIONS ===== */
.about-section,
.programs-section,
.institutes-section,
.placements-section,
.campus-life-section,
.research-section,
.contact-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 100px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2em;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-description {
    font-size: 1.1em;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ===== PROGRAMS SECTION ===== */
.programs-section {
    background: var(--primary-white);
}

.programs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.program-card {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 50px 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.program-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--primary-purple);
}

.program-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-purple), var(--primary-gold));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
    font-size: 36px;
    color: var(--primary-white);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.program-card:hover .program-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.program-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.8em;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.program-card p {
    font-size: 1em;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.program-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--primary-purple);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1em;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.program-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    gap: 15px;
}

/* ===== INSTITUTES SECTION ===== */
.institutes-section {
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

/* Institutes Section Wrapper */
.institutes-section .container {
    /* overflow: hidden; Removed to allow navigation buttons to be visible/clickable */
    position: relative;
}

.institutes-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 60px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px 5px;
    /* Added padding for shadow visibility */
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    /* Hide scrollbar IE/Edge */
    scrollbar-width: none;
    /* Hide scrollbar Firefox */
}

/* Hide scrollbar for Chrome/Safari/Opera */
.institutes-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.institutes-grid::before,
.institutes-grid::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    /* Removed gradients to allow clear view when scrolling manually */
    display: none;
}

/* Navigation Buttons */
.institute-nav-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFB82C;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.institute-nav-btn:hover {
    background: #FFA500;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.institute-nav-btn.prev {
    left: 10px;
    /* Moved inside */
    background: rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.9);
}

.institute-nav-btn.next {
    right: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.9);
}

.institutes-grid:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}


.institute-card {
    background: var(--primary-white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    width: 400px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 520px;
}

.institute-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.institute-image {
    height: 250px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.institute-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.institute-card:hover .institute-image img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.institute-content {
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.institute-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.5em;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.institute-content p {
    font-size: 1em;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.institute-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--primary-purple);
    color: var(--primary-white);
    padding: 12px 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.institute-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ===== PLACEMENTS SECTION ===== */
.placements-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-purple), #2a2570);
    color: var(--primary-white);
    text-align: center;
}

.placements-section .section-title {
    color: var(--primary-white);
}

.placements-section p {
    font-size: 1.2em;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* ===== CAMPUS LIFE SECTION ===== */
.campus-life-section {
    background: var(--primary-white);
}

/* ===== RESEARCH SECTION ===== */
.research-section {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    text-align: center;
}

/* ===== CONTACT SECTION ===== */
.contact-section {
    background: var(--primary-white);
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    margin: 60px 0;
}

.contact-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.contact-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.contact-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-purple), var(--primary-gold));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    font-size: 30px;
    color: var(--primary-white);
}

.contact-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5em;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.contact-card p,
.contact-card a {
    font-size: 1em;
    color: var(--text-gray);
}

.contact-card a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-purple);
}

.admission-enquiry {
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.admission-enquiry h3 {
    font-size: 2em;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.admission-enquiry p {
    font-size: 1.1em;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* ===== PARALLAX EFFECTS ===== */
.parallax-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease-out;
}

.parallax-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(58, 49, 132, 0.03) 0%, rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.03) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Fade-in animation for sections */
.fade-in-section {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out, transform 0.8s ease-out;
}

.fade-in-section.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Parallax cards */
.parallax-card {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.parallax-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Section background parallax */
.about-section,
.programs-section,
.institutes-section,
.placements-section,
.campus-life-section,
.research-section,
.contact-section {
    position: relative;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}

/* Alternating section backgrounds */
.about-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.programs-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f0f0f5 100%);
}

.institutes-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.placements-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f0f0f5 100%);
}

.campus-life-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.research-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f0f0f5 100%);
}

.contact-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

/* Floating animation for cards */
@keyframes float {

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

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

.program-card,
.institute-card,
.stat-card {
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.program-card:nth-child(2),
.institute-card:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.program-card:nth-child(3),
.institute-card:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 1s;
}

.program-card:nth-child(4),
.institute-card:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
.main-footer {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: var(--primary-white);
    padding: 60px 0 30px;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-column h4 {
    font-size: 1.3em;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.footer-column ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

.footer-column ul li a {
    color: var(--primary-white);
    font-size: 0.95em;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-column ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

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

.social-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--primary-purple);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary-white);
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.social-icon:hover {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--text-gray);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE DESIGN ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .logo img {
        height: 70px;
    }

    .hero-section {
        height: 70vh;
        min-height: 500px;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 4em;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 2em;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.5em;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .nav-item>a {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Center align logo in mobile - compact with minimal padding */
    .logo {
        width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        /* Center align */
        justify-content: center;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .logo img {
        height: 60px;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
        display: block;
    }

    .logo-tagline {
        margin: 2px 0 0 0;
        padding: 0;
        font-size: 9px;
        text-align: center;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .header-container {
        padding: 6px 0;
        /* Minimal padding - top & bottom */
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        /* Center align */
    }

    .main-nav {
        display: none;
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 320px;
        height: 100vh;
        background: var(--primary-white);
        box-shadow: -2px 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        overflow-y: auto;
        transition: right 0.3s ease;
        z-index: 999;
    }

    .main-nav.active {
        display: block;
        right: 0;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
        padding: 80px 0 20px 0;
    }

    .nav-item {
        width: 100%;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    }

    .nav-item>a {
        padding: 15px 20px;
        font-size: 16px;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .nav-item>a::after {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Add chevron for mobile dropdowns */
    .has-dropdown>a::before {
        content: '\f078';
        font-family: 'Font Awesome 5 Free';
        font-weight: 900;
        font-size: 12px;
        margin-left: auto;
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .has-dropdown.active>a::before {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }

    /* Mobile Dropdown Styles */
    .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        border-top: none;
        border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-purple);
        background: var(--bg-light);
        margin-left: 20px;
        max-height: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
    }

    .has-dropdown.active>.dropdown-menu {
        max-height: 2000px;
    }

    .dropdown-menu li {
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    }

    .dropdown-menu a {
        padding: 12px 15px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    /* Mobile Sub-Dropdown Styles */
    .has-submenu>a {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .sub-dropdown {
        position: static;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-gold);
        margin-left: 15px;
        max-height: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
    }

    .has-submenu.active>.sub-dropdown {
        max-height: 1500px;
    }

    .sub-dropdown a {
        padding: 10px 15px;
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .mobile-menu-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    /* Enquiry button on mobile */
    .enquiry-btn {
        font-size: 12px;
        padding: 10px 18px;
    }

    /* Hide NAAC logo on mobile */
    .naac-logo-link {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-section {
        height: 60vh;
        min-height: 400px;
    }

    .hero-slide {
        background-position: center center;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5em;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.5em;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 2em;
    }

    .about-section,
    .programs-section,
    .institutes-section,
    .placements-section,
    .campus-life-section,
    .research-section,
    .contact-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .programs-grid,
    .institutes-grid,
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .announcement-label {
        display: none;
    }

    .ticker-controls {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .announcement-ticker {
        height: 30px;
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .ticker-content {
        gap: 0;
        width: 100%;
        animation: tickerMobile 30s linear infinite;
    }

    /* Pause ticker on touch/hover */
    .announcement-ticker:active .ticker-content,
    .announcement-ticker:hover .ticker-content {
        animation-play-state: paused;
    }

    .ticker-item {
        font-size: 13px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
        height: 30px;
        line-height: normal;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .program-card,
    .institute-card,
    .contact-card {
        margin: 0 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {

    /* Logo and tagline - smaller screens - center aligned - compact */
    .logo {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .logo img {
        height: 50px;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
        display: block;
    }

    .logo-tagline {
        font-size: 8px;
        margin: 2px 0 0 0;
        padding: 0;
        text-align: center;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .header-container {
        padding: 5px 0;
        /* Minimal padding - top & bottom */
        gap: 0;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        /* Center align */
    }

    .hero-section {
        height: 50vh;
        min-height: 350px;
    }

    .hero-slide {
        background-size: cover;
        background-position: center;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2em;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.2em;
    }

    .cta-button {
        padding: 14px 30px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.8em;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 1em;
    }

    .about-section,
    .programs-section,
    .institutes-section,
    .placements-section,
    .campus-life-section,
    .research-section,
    .contact-section {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .container {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }

    .program-card {
        padding: 30px 25px;
    }

    .program-icon {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .institute-image {
        height: 200px;
    }

    .institute-content {
        padding: 20px;
    }

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

    .contact-icon {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        font-size: 24px;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .announcement-bar {
        padding: 10px 0 20px 0;
    }

    .ticker-controls {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .announcement-ticker {
        height: 30px;
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .ticker-content {
        gap: 0;
        width: 100%;
        animation: tickerMobile 20s linear infinite;
    }

    .ticker-item {
        font-size: 13px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
        height: 30px;
        line-height: normal;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* ===== SITE HEADER (From Official Srinivas University) ===== */
.site-header {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-block-end: 1rem;
    padding-block-start: 1rem;
    position: relative;
}

.site-header .site-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.site-header .site-branding {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

.site-header .header-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.site-header .header-inner .custom-logo-link {
    display: block;
}

.site-header .header-inner .site-branding .site-description,
.site-header .header-inner .site-branding .site-title {
    margin: 0;
}

.site-header .header-inner .site-branding .site-logo img {
    display: block;
}

.site-header .header-inner .site-branding.show-logo .site-title,
.site-header .header-inner .site-branding.show-title .site-logo {
    display: none !important;
}

.site-header.header-inverted .header-inner {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.site-header.header-inverted .header-inner .site-branding {
    text-align: end;
}

.site-header.header-stacked .header-inner {
    align-items: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
}

/* ===== SITE FOOTER (From Official Srinivas University) ===== */
.site-footer {
    padding-block-end: 1rem;
    padding-block-start: 1rem;
    position: relative;
}

.site-footer .site-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.site-footer .site-branding {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

.site-footer .footer-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.site-footer .footer-inner .custom-logo-link {
    display: block;
}

.site-footer .footer-inner .site-branding .site-description,
.site-footer .footer-inner .site-branding .site-title {
    margin: 0;
}

.site-footer .footer-inner .site-branding .site-logo img {
    display: block;
}

.site-footer .footer-inner .site-branding.show-logo .site-title,
.site-footer .footer-inner .site-branding.show-title .site-logo {
    display: none !important;
}

.site-footer .footer-inner .copyright {
    align-items: center;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.site-footer .footer-inner .copyright p {
    margin: 0;
}

.site-footer.footer-inverted .footer-inner {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.site-footer.footer-inverted .footer-inner .site-branding {
    text-align: end;
}

.site-footer.footer-stacked .footer-inner {
    align-items: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
}

.site-footer.footer-stacked .footer-inner .site-branding .site-title {
    text-align: center;
}

.site-footer.footer-stacked .footer-inner .site-navigation .menu {
    padding: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {

    .site-footer:not(.footer-stacked) .footer-inner .copyright,
    .site-footer:not(.footer-stacked) .footer-inner .site-branding,
    .site-footer:not(.footer-stacked) .footer-inner .site-navigation {
        display: block;
        max-width: none;
        text-align: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .site-footer .footer-inner .site-navigation ul.menu {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .site-footer .footer-inner .site-navigation ul.menu li {
        display: inline-block;
    }
}

/* ===== NAVIGATION TOGGLE (From Official Srinivas University) ===== */
.site-header.header-stacked .site-navigation-toggle-holder {
    justify-content: center;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.site-header.menu-layout-dropdown .site-navigation {
    display: none;
}

.site-navigation-toggle-holder {
    align-items: center;
    display: flex;
    padding: 8px 15px;
}

.site-navigation-toggle-holder .site-navigation-toggle {
    align-items: center;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 0 solid;
    border-radius: 3px;
    color: #494c4f;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.5rem;
}

.site-navigation-toggle-holder .site-navigation-toggle-icon {
    display: block;
    width: 1.25rem;
}

.site-navigation-toggle-holder .site-navigation-toggle-icon:after,
.site-navigation-toggle-holder .site-navigation-toggle-icon:before {
    background-color: currentColor;
    border-radius: 3px;
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 3px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out;
}

.site-navigation-toggle-holder .site-navigation-toggle-icon:before {
    box-shadow: 0 0.35rem 0 currentColor;
    margin-block-end: 0.5rem;
}

.site-navigation-toggle-holder .site-navigation-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .site-navigation-toggle-icon:before {
    box-shadow: none;
    transform: translateY(0.35rem) rotate(45deg);
}

.site-navigation-toggle-holder .site-navigation-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .site-navigation-toggle-icon:after {
    transform: translateY(-0.35rem) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ===== SITE NAVIGATION (From Official Srinivas University) ===== */
.site-navigation {
    align-items: center;
    display: flex;
}

.site-navigation ul.menu,
.site-navigation ul.menu ul {
    list-style-type: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.site-navigation ul.menu {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.site-navigation ul.menu li {
    display: flex;
    position: relative;
}

.site-navigation ul.menu li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 8px 15px;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.site-navigation ul.menu li.menu-item-has-children {
    padding-inline-end: 15px;
}

.site-navigation ul.menu li.menu-item-has-children:after {
    align-items: center;
    color: #666;
    content: "▾";
    display: flex;
    font-size: 1.5em;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.site-navigation ul.menu li.menu-item-has-children:focus-within>ul {
    display: block;
}

.site-navigation ul.menu li ul {
    background: #fff;
    display: none;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 150px;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
}

.site-navigation ul.menu li ul li {
    border-block-end: 1px solid #eee;
}

.site-navigation ul.menu li ul li:last-child {
    border-block-end: none;
}

.site-navigation ul.menu li ul li.menu-item-has-children a {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.site-navigation ul.menu li ul li.menu-item-has-children:after {
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-90deg);
}

.site-navigation ul.menu li ul ul {
    left: 100%;
    top: 0;
}

.site-navigation ul.menu li:hover>ul {
    display: block;
}

/* Dropdown menu item hover effect */
.site-navigation ul.menu li ul li a:hover {
    background-color: #fdb82d;
    color: #fff;
}

footer .site-navigation ul.menu li ul {
    bottom: 100%;
    top: auto;
}

footer .site-navigation ul.menu li ul ul {
    bottom: 0;
}

footer .site-navigation ul.menu a {
    padding: 5px 15px;
}

/* ===== DROPDOWN NAVIGATION (From Official Srinivas University) ===== */
.site-navigation-dropdown {
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    margin-block-start: 10px;
    position: absolute;
    transform-origin: top;
    transition: max-height 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 10000;
}

.site-navigation-toggle-holder:not(.elementor-active)+.site-navigation-dropdown {
    max-height: 0;
    transform: scaleY(0);
}

.site-navigation-toggle-holder.elementor-active+.site-navigation-dropdown {
    max-height: 100vh;
    transform: scaleY(1);
}

.site-navigation-dropdown ul {
    padding: 0;
}

.site-navigation-dropdown ul.menu {
    background: #fff;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
}

.site-navigation-dropdown ul.menu li {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.site-navigation-dropdown ul.menu li a {
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.102);
    color: #55595c;
    display: block;
    padding: 20px;
}

.site-navigation-dropdown ul.menu li.current-menu-item a {
    background: #55595c;
    color: #fff;
}

.site-navigation-dropdown ul.menu>li li {
    max-height: 0;
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: top;
    transition: max-height 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}

.site-navigation-dropdown ul.menu li.elementor-active>ul>li {
    max-height: 100vh;
    transform: scaleY(1);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (From Official Srinivas University) ===== */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .site-header.menu-dropdown-mobile:not(.menu-layout-dropdown) .site-navigation {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .site-header.menu-dropdown-mobile:not(.menu-layout-dropdown) .site-navigation-toggle-holder {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767px) {
    .site-header.menu-dropdown-mobile:not(.menu-layout-dropdown) .site-navigation {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .site-header.menu-dropdown-tablet:not(.menu-layout-dropdown) .site-navigation-toggle-holder {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .site-header.menu-dropdown-tablet:not(.menu-layout-dropdown) .site-navigation {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

.site-header.menu-dropdown-none:not(.menu-layout-dropdown) .site-navigation-toggle-holder {
    display: none !important;
}

/* ===== INSTITUTES SECTION ===== */
.institutes-section {
    padding-bottom: 0px !important;
}

/* ===== ADMISSIONS SECTION ===== */
.admissions-section {
    padding: 0px 0 100px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.admissions-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto 80px;
}

.admissions-label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-h2);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-extrabold);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    text-transform: capitalize;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.admissions-title {
    font-size: 3.75rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: var(--line-height-tight);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.admissions-description {
    font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    line-height: 2.0 !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
    text-align: justify !important;
    text-justify: inter-word !important;
    word-spacing: 0.1em !important;
    font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif !important;
    color: #333 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Admission Steps */
.admission-steps {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    position: relative;
}

.step-item {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 300px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.step-number {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold) 0%, #ffc850 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-extrabold);
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.4), 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.5);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    animation: pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.step-number:hover {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.8);
}

@keyframes pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.4), 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.5);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.4), 0 0 0 15px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0);
    }
}

.step-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    left: 50%;
    width: calc(100% + 60px);
    height: 3px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(to right,
            #FFB82C 0px,
            #FFB82C 12px,
            transparent 12px,
            transparent 24px);
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.step-item:last-child .step-line {
    display: none;
}

.step-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-h5);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: #FF9800;
    /* Clean orange to match circles */
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: var(--line-height-tight);
    text-shadow: none;
    /* No shadow */
}

.step-description {
    font-size: var(--font-size-small);
    color: #666;
    /* Simple gray */
    line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
    margin: 0;
    text-shadow: none;
    /* No shadow */
}

/* Admission Actions */
.admission-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.admission-action-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 0;
    font-size: var(--font-size-small);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
}

.admission-action-btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.admission-action-btn:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.admission-action-btn i {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.admission-action-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .admissions-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .admission-steps {
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .step-number {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .admissions-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .admissions-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .admission-steps {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 40px;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .step-item {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .step-line {
        display: none;
    }

    .admission-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

/* ===== PLACEMENTS SECTION ===== */
.placements-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.placements-content {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.placements-content h2,
.placements-content .section-title {
    color: var(--primary-dark) !important;
}

.placements-content p {
    color: var(--text-gray) !important;
    font-size: var(--font-size-body);
    line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.placements-section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.admission-action-btn {
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.placements-section {
    margin-top: 80px !important;
}

.placements-section {
    transform: none !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
}

/* ===== PLACEMENTS SECTION (NEW DESIGN) ===== */
.placements-section {
    padding: 80px 0 !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 5 !important;
    margin-top: 80px !important;
    transform: none !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
}

.placements-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
}

.placements-description {
    font-size: var(--font-size-body);
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
    line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* Placement Stats Grid */
.placement-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
}

.stat-card {
    background: #f5f5f5;
    padding: 50px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    background: #ebebeb;
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-extrabold);
    color: var(--primary-purple);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-body);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Placement CTA */
.placement-cta {
    text-align: center;
}

.placement-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    padding: 18px 50px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-small);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.3);
}

.placement-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-purple);
    color: var(--primary-white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(58, 49, 132, 0.4);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .placement-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .placement-btn {
        padding: 15px 35px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}

.placements-section .section-title {
    color: var(--primary-dark) !important;
    font-size: var(--font-size-h2) !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
}

.stat-card {
    padding: 60px 40px !important;
    min-height: 250px !important;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 4.5rem !important;
}

/* Consistent Section Headings */
.section-title,
.admissions-label,
.placements-section .section-title,
.institutes-section .section-title,
.programs-section .section-title,
.about-section .section-title,
.campus-life-section .section-title,
.research-section .section-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-h2) !important;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-extrabold) !important;
    color: var(--primary-dark) !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
}

/* Use larger heading style for all sections */
.section-title {
    font-size: 2.75rem !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
}

.admissions-label {
    font-size: 2.75rem !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
}

/* Make placement stats use full width */
.placement-stats {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    gap: 40px !important;
    padding: 0 40px !important;
}

.stat-card {
    padding: 70px 50px !important;
    min-height: 280px !important;
}

/* Bigger headings for all sections */
.section-title,
.admissions-label {
    font-size: 3.5rem !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
}

/* Use admissions size for all headings */
.section-title,
.admissions-label {
    font-size: 3.75rem !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
}

/* Use Admissions label style for all section headings */
.section-title {
    font-size: 2.75rem !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    color: var(--primary-dark) !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    text-transform: capitalize !important;
}

/* FROM: header-footer-zindex-fix.css */
/* ============================================
   HEADER & FOOTER Z-INDEX FIX
   Prevents footer from touching/overlapping header on scroll
   ============================================ */

/* Ensure header stays on top */
.main-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 42px;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: white;
}

/* Add padding to body to prevent content from hiding under sticky header */
body {
    position: relative;
}

/* Ensure footer stays below header */
footer {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Ensure all sections have proper z-index hierarchy */
section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Specific z-index for overlapping elements */
.hero-section {
    z-index: 5;
}

/* ============================================
   HEADER & FOOTER Z-INDEX FIX
   Prevents footer from touching/overlapping header on scroll
   ============================================ */

/* Ensure header stays on top */
.main-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 42px;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: white;
}

/* Add padding to body to prevent content from hiding under sticky header */
body {
    position: relative;
}

/* Ensure footer stays below header */
footer {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Ensure all sections have proper z-index hierarchy */
section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Specific z-index for overlapping elements */
.hero-section {
    z-index: 5;
}

.news-events-section {
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Ensure modals and popups are above everything */
.modal,
.popup,
.whatsapp-popup {
    z-index: 999999 !important;
}

/* Announcement bar (if exists) should be above header */
.announcement-bar {
    z-index: 1001;
}

/* FROM: dropdown-scrollbar.css */
/* Custom Scrollbar for Sub-Dropdown */
.sub-dropdown::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 6px;
}

.sub-dropdown::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #f1f1f1;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.sub-dropdown::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #FFB82C;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.sub-dropdown::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: #192f59;
}

/* For Firefox */
.sub-dropdown {
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: #FFB82C #f1f1f1;
}

/* FROM: footer.css */
/* ========================================
   FOOTER - PURPLE DESIGN
   ======================================== */

.footer {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4A3F8C 0%, #3A3184 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 40px 0 0 0;
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 25px;
    padding-bottom: 25px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Footer Brand Column */
.footer-brand {
    padding-right: 15px;
}

.footer-logo {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.footer-logo img {
    max-width: 120px;
    height: auto;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.footer-contact p {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.footer-contact i {
    color: #FFB82C;
    font-size: 1em;
}

/* Footer Columns */
.footer-column h4 {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 1em;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: none;
}

.footer-column ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-column ul li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-column ul li a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-column ul li a:hover {
    color: #FFB82C;
    padding-left: 5px;
}

/* Footer Bottom */
.footer-bottom {
    padding: 15px 0;
}

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

.footer-legal p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-size: 0.9em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.85em;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
    color: #FFB82C;
}

/* Social Icons - Also centered */
.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

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

.social-icon:hover {
    background: #FFB82C;
    color: #000000;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.social-icon i {
    font-size: 1.1em;
}

/* WhatsApp Floating Button */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed !important;
    bottom: 20px !important;
    /* Positioned lower for better UX */
    right: 30px !important;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: #25D366;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2em;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    z-index: 999998 !important;
    /* Lower than popup but still very high */
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    animation: whatsappPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    transform: translateZ(0) !important;
    /* Force GPU acceleration and prevent parallax interference */
    will-change: transform;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    /* Create new stacking context */
    pointer-events: auto;
    /* Ensure it's clickable */
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    background: #128C7E;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}

@keyframes whatsappPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7);
    }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .footer-bottom-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-legal-links {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .whatsapp-float {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 1.6em;
        bottom: 20px !important;
        right: 20px !important;
    }
}