@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:ital,wght@0,100;0,200;0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;0,900;1,100;1,200;1,300;1,400;1,500;1,600;1,700;1,800;1,900&display=swap');


:root {

/*======================================
COLORS
======================================*/

--clr-primary:#071C56;

--clr-primary-light:#12327C;

--clr-accent:#1D4ED8;

--clr-secondary:#636161;

--clr-white:#FFFFFF;

--clr-black:#101828;

--clr-heading:#111827;

--clr-body:#667085;

--clr-success:#16A34A;

--clr-danger:#DC2626;

--clr-border:#E5E7EB;


/*======================================
BACKGROUND
======================================*/

--bg-primary:#FFFFFF;

--bg-secondary:#F8FAFC;

--bg-dark: #101828;


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

--ff-heading:'Sora',sans-serif;

--ff-body:'',sans-serif;


/* Font Sizes */

--fs-100:1.2rem;

--fs-200:1.4rem;

--fs-300:1.6rem;

--fs-400:1.8rem;

--fs-500:2rem;

--fs-600:2.4rem;

--fs-700:3rem;

--fs-800:3.6rem;

--fs-900:4.8rem;

--fs-1000:6rem;


/* Font Weights */

--fw-regular:400;

--fw-medium:500;

--fw-semibold:600;

--fw-bold:700;

--fw-extrabold:800;


/*======================================
SPACING
======================================*/

--space-1:.4rem;

--space-2:.8rem;

--space-3:1.2rem;

--space-4:1.6rem;

--space-5:2rem;

--space-6:2.4rem;

--space-7:3.2rem;

--space-8:4rem;

--space-9:4.8rem;

--space-10:6.4rem;

--space-11:8rem;

--space-12:9.6rem;


/*======================================
BORDER RADIUS
======================================*/

--radius-sm: 0.6rem;

--radius-md:1.2rem;

--radius-lg:2rem;

--radius-xl:3rem;

--radius-round:999px;


/*======================================
SHADOW
======================================*/

--shadow-sm:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.04);

--shadow-md:0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.08);

--shadow-lg:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.12);


/*======================================
TRANSITIONS
======================================*/

--transition-fast:.25s ease;

--transition-normal:. all 400ms ease;

--transition-slow:.7s ease;


/*======================================
CONTAINER
======================================*/

--container-lg: 1280px;
--container-md: 900px;
--container-sm: 768px;

}

*, *::before, *::after{
margin:0;
padding:0;
box-sizing:border-box;
border: 0;
outline: 0;
text-decoration: none;
list-style: none;

}

html{

font-size: 62.5%;
scroll-behavior: smooth;

}

body{

min-height: 100vh;
overflow-x: hidden;
background: var(--bg-secondary);
font-family: var(--ff-body);
font-size: var(--fs-300);
color: var(--clr-body);
line-height: 1.7;

}

img,
picture{
display:block;
max-width:100%;
}

button,
input,
textarea,
select{

font:inherit;
border:none;
outline:none;
background:none;

}

ul{

list-style:none;

}

a{

text-decoration:none;
color:inherit;

}

h1, h2{
    font-size: var(--fs-600);
    font-family:  var(--ff-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--clr-heading);
}

h3, h4 {
    font-size: var(--fs-400);
    font-family: var(--ff-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.container{
    width: min(95%,1280px);
    margin-inline: auto;
}

.section{
padding: 6rem 0;
margin: 5rem 0;
}

.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    gap: 1.4rem;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem;
    width: fit-content;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 400ms ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

}

.btn:hover{
    background: var(--clr-primary-light);
    color: var(--bg-primary);
    transform:translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
    font-weight: 600;

}

.btn::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    transform:translateX(-100%);
    transition:.45s;
}

.btn:hover::before{
    transform:translateX(0);
}

.lead {
    width: 63%;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;

}

.btn-primary{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0.8rem 3rem;
    background:var(--clr-primary);
    color:var(--clr-white);
    border-radius:5rem;
    font-size:1.6rem;
    font-weight:600;
    transition:var(--transition-normal);
}

.btn-primary:hover{
    background:var(--clr-primary-light);
    transform:translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(29,78,216,.25);
}


.btn-secondary{

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:1rem;
    padding:    1.3rem 3rem;
    background:var(--clr-white);
    color:var(--clr-primary);
    border-radius:5rem;
    font-size:1.6rem;
    font-weight:600;
    transition:var(--transition-normal);
}

.btn-secondary:hover{
    background: var(--clr-primary-light);
    color:var(--clr-white);
    transform:translateY(-4px);
}

.btn i{

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    font-size:1.8rem;
}


/********************* NAV BAR HERE****************************/

nav {
    width: 100vw;
    height: 6rem;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    position: fixed;
    z-index: 2;
    background: var(--clr-white);
}

nav a{
    color: var(--clr-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 400ms ease;
}

nav a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

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

nav button {
    display: none;
}

nav img {
    width: 9rem;
    height: 6rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0rem;
}

nav ul {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4rem;

}


/************************HERO SECTION HERE****************************/

header {
    background-image: url('images/background1.png');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    min-height: 100vh;
    position: relative;
    padding: 8rem 0;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

header::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(6, 27, 83, 0.80);
    z-index: 1;
}

.header_container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.header_content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 80rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.header-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 5rem;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.header_content h1 {
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Typing text highlighting */
.header_content h1 span.typing-text {
    color: #60a5fa; 
}

/* Blinking cursor effect */
.cursor {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 3px;
    background-color: #60a5fa;
    margin-left: 4px;
    animation: blink 0.7s infinite;
}

@keyframes blink {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0; }
}

.header_content p {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 65rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #d5d9e8;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.btn-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-hero {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    padding: 1.3rem 3rem;
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border-radius: 5rem;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.btn-hero:hover {
    background: var(--clr-white);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.25);
}

.btn-hero i {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}



.card-holder{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
    margin: 8rem auto;
}

.left-card,
.right-card{
    position: relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    padding:5rem;
    border-radius:3rem;
    min-height:30rem;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
    transition:var(--transition-normal);
}

.left-card:hover,
.right-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-10px);
}

.left-card {
    background: var(--clr-white);
}

.right-card{
    background:var(--clr-primary);
    color:var(--clr-white);
}

.card-holder>article>i{
    font-size:3.2rem;
    margin-bottom:3rem;
}

.card-holder h2{
    font-size: 3.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.right-card h6 {
    font-size: 3.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.card-holder p{
    max-width:45rem;
    font-size:2rem;
    line-height:1.8;
}

.card-bg-icon{
    position:absolute;
    top:3rem;
    right:3rem;
    opacity:.08;
}

.card-bg-icon i{
    font-size:12rem;
}

.left-card:hover .card-bg-icon,
.right-card:hover .card-bg-icon {
    transform:scale(1.15) rotate(8deg);
    transition:.6s;
}

.art-featured{

    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    align-items:center;
    overflow:hidden;
    padding: 10rem 0;
    margin:10rem auto;
    border-radius:var(--radius-xl);
    background:var(--clr-white);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
}

.feat-image img{
    width: 90%;
    height: 90%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.feat-detail{
    padding: 10rem;
}

.featured-badge{
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08rem;
}

.featured-badge i {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.feat-detal h1 {
    font-size: 5.4rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.feat-detal p{
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--clr-body);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.artist-stats{
    width: 80%;
    display:flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.artist-stats article{
    flex: 1;
    padding: 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 1.6rem;
    background:#F4F6FA;

}

.artist-stats h3{
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    color:var(--clr-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;

}

.artist-stats small{
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color:var(--clr-body);

}

.art-featured .btn{
    margin-top:1rem;
}

.art-featured{
    transition:var(--transition-normal);
}

.art-featured:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow:0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}

/* Container wrapper */
.artists-carousel {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

/* Sliding Track */
.artists-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease-in-out;
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Card sizing */
.artist-card {
    flex: 0 0 28rem; /* Fixed width per card */
    border-radius: 2.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: white;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.artist-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* Navigation Buttons */
.artist-prev,
.artist-next {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 4.5rem;
    height: 4.5rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.artist-prev:hover,
.artist-next:hover {
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

.artist-prev { left: 1rem; }
.artist-next { right: 1rem; }
/*NEW END HERE */

.art-list{
    margin: 12rem auto;
}

.artist-header{
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.artists-title h3{
    font-size: 4.2rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;

}

.artists-title p{
    font-size: 1.8rem;

}

.artists-filter{
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.4rem;

}

.artists-filter button{
    padding: 1rem 2.4rem;
    border: 1px solid #D5D9E8;
    border-radius: 5rem;
    background:white;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.artists-filter .active{
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color:white;
}

.artists-filter button:hover{
    background:var(--clr-primary-light);
    color:white;
}

.artists-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar{
    display:none;
}

.artist-card{
    flex: 0 0 28rem;
    border-radius: 2.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: white;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.artist-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
}

.artist-image{
    height: 30rem;
    overflow: hidden;

}

.artist-image img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    transition:.8s;

}

.artist-card:hover img{
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.artist-info{
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.artist-info h3{
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom:.8rem;
    color:var(--clr-primary);
}

.artist-info p{
    font-size:1.2rem;

}

/*==========================================
UPCOMING EVENTS
==========================================*/

.upcoming1{

    padding: 10rem 0;
    background: var(--clr-primary-light);
}

.section-headingx{
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 6rem;
}

.section-headingx h2{
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: 5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-headingx p{
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.eventz-card{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
    gap: 3rem;

}

.eventi-card{
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 2.5rem;
    background: var(--clr-white);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.eventi-card:hover{

    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.18);

}

.eventi-image{

    position: relative;
    height: 26rem;
    overflow: hidden;

}

.eventi-image img{

    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: .8s;

}

.eventi-card:hover img{

    transform:scale(1.08);

}


.status{

    position:absolute;

    top:2rem;

    right:2rem;

    padding:.8rem 1.6rem;

    border-radius:5rem;

    font-size:1.3rem;

    font-weight:700;

    text-transform:uppercase;

}

.available{

    background:var(--clr-primary);

    color:var(--clr-white);

}

.sold-out{

    background:#3B3B3B;

    color:white;

}

.eventi-content{

    padding:2.5rem;

}

.eventi-meta{

    display:flex;

    justify-content:space-between;

    align-items:center;

    margin-bottom:2rem;

    font-size:1.5rem;

    color:var(--clr-body);

}

.eventi-content h3{

    font-size:2.5rem;

    color:var(--clr-primary);

    margin-bottom:3rem;

}

.eventi-content .btn{

    width: 100%;
    justify-content:center;

}

.sold{

    opacity:.78;

}

.sold img{

    filter:grayscale(100%);

}

.btn-disabled{

    display:flex;

    justify-content:center;

    align-items:center;

    padding:1.6rem;

    border-radius:5rem;

    background:#E5E7EB;

    color:#6B7280;

    cursor:not-allowed;

    font-weight:600;

}

/*=========================================
STUDY IN UK
=========================================*/

.study-section{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 7rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 12rem auto;
}

.study-left h2{
    font-size: 5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;

}

.study-left>p{

    font-size:2rem;

    line-height:1.8;

    margin-bottom:5rem;

    max-width:58rem;

}

.study-steps{

    display:flex;

    flex-direction:column;

    gap:2.8rem;

}

.step{

    display:flex;

    gap:2rem;

    align-items:flex-start;

}

.step span{

    display:flex;

    justify-content:center;

    align-items:center;

    min-width:5rem;

    height:5rem;

    border-radius:50%;

    background:var(--clr-primary);

    color:white;

    font-weight:700;

    font-size:2rem;

}

.step h3{

    font-size:2.3rem;

    color:var(--clr-primary);

    margin-bottom:.8rem;

}

.step p{

    font-size:1.7rem;

    line-height:1.7;

}

.study-right{

    position:relative;

}


.study-right img{

    width:100%;

    border-radius:3rem;

    box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);

}

.study-floating-card{

    position:absolute;

    top:-4rem;

    right:-4rem;

    width:18rem;

    padding:2.5rem;

    border-radius:2rem;

    background:white;

    box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.15);

}

.study-floating-card h4{

    font-size:3rem;

    color:var(--clr-primary);

    margin-bottom:1rem;

}

.study-right img{

    transition:.8s;

}

.study-right:hover img{

    transform:scale(1.02);

}

.study-floating-card{

    animation: floatCard 4s ease-in-out infinite;

}

@keyframes floatCard{

0%,100%{

transform:translateY(0);

}

50%{

transform:translateY(-12px);

}

}

/*==================================
    SERVICES
===================================*/

.services{
    padding: 10rem 0;
    background: var(--clr-bg);

}

.services .section-heading{
     text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 6rem;

}

.services .section-heading h2{
    font-size:5.4rem;
    line-height:1.1;
    color:var(--clr-primary);
    margin-bottom:1.5rem;

}

.services .section-heading p{
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--clr-body);
}

.services-grid{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
    gap:3rem;

}

.service-card {
    background:var(--clr-white);
    padding:3.5rem;
    border-radius:2.4rem;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
    transition:var(--transition-normal);
    border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.04);

}

.service-card:hover{
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.service-icon{

    width:6rem;

    height:6rem;

    display:flex;

    justify-content:center;

    align-items:center;

    margin-bottom:2.5rem;

    border-radius:1.6rem;

    background:rgba(29,78,216,.08);

    color:var(--clr-primary);

}

.service-icon i{
    font-size:2.8rem;

}

.service-card h3{

    font-size:2.4rem;

    color:var(--clr-primary);

    margin-bottom:1.5rem;

}

.service-card p{

    font-size:1.7rem;

    line-height:1.8;

    color:var(--clr-body);

}

.service-card:hover .service-icon{

    background:var(--clr-primary);

    color:var(--clr-white);

}

.service-icon{

    transition:var(--transition-normal);

}

.service-icon{
    transition:var(--transition-normal);

}

.VHE-media {
    padding: 5rem 0;
}


.VHE-media h2 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: var(--fs-900);
    margin-bottom: 2.4rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.vhe-gallery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
}

.vhe-card{
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    position: relative;

}

.vhe-card img{
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: .6s ease;

}

.vhe-card:hover img{
    transform: scale(1.08);
}


/*=========================================
TESTIMONIALS
=========================================*/

.testimonial{
    padding: 10rem 0;
    background: var(--clr-primary);
}

.testimonial-container{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 35% 65%;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.testimonial-left h2{
    font-size: 6rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-left p{
    color:#DCE4FF;
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 40rem;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;

}

.testimonial-nav{
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;

}

.testimonial-nav button{
    width: 6rem;
    height: 6rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    background:  transparent;
    color: white;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);

}


.testimonial-nav button:hover{
    background:white;
    color: var(--clr-primary);

}

.testimonial-nav i{
    font-size:2.5rem;

}

.testimonial-slider{
    display: flex;
    gap:3rem;

}


.testimonial-card{
    flex:1;
    padding:5rem;
    border-radius:3rem;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.10);
    backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
    transition:var(--transition-normal);

}

.quote {
    font-size:4rem;
    color:#DCE4FF;
    margin-bottom:3rem;

}

.testimonial-card p{
    color: var(--clr-black);
    font-size:2rem;
    line-height:1.8;
    font-style:italic;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;

}

/*=========================================
TESTIMONIAL READ MORE
=========================================*/

.testimonial-text{

    display:-webkit-box;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
    overflow:hidden;
    transition:all .4s ease;

}


/* EXPANDED TESTIMONIAL */

.testimonial-card.expanded .testimonial-text{

    display: block;
    -webkit-line-clamp: unset;
    overflow: visible;

}


/* READ MORE LINK */

.testimonial-read-more{

    display: inline-block;

    margin-top: -2.5rem;

    margin-bottom: 3rem;

    color: var(--clr-primary);

    font-size:1.5rem;

    font-weight: 900;

    text-decoration: underline;

    cursor: pointer;

    transition: var(--transition-fast);

}


/* HOVER */

.testimonial-read-more:hover{

    color:var(--clr-black);

}


/* READ LESS */

.testimonial-card.expanded .testimonial-read-more{

    margin-top:-2.5rem;

}

.client{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:2rem;

}

.client img{
    width:7rem;
    height:7rem;
    border-radius:50%;
    object-fit:cover;

}

.client h4{

    font-size:2.2rem;

    color:white;

    margin-bottom:.5rem;

}

.client span{

    color:#C6D0F3;

    font-size:1.6rem;

}

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA SECTION FIX (Pill Layout)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Outer Section Wrapper */
.cta-section {
  background: transparent !important;
  padding: 10rem 0;
  margin-top: 5rem;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

/* The Single Pill Card */
.cta-card {
  display: flex !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  border-radius: 40px !important;    /* Creates the outer pill shape */
  overflow: hidden !important;       /* CLIPS the inner backgrounds to the pill curves */
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding: 0 !important;              /* Removes blue border gaps */
  margin: 0 !important;
  background: none !important;
}

/* Equal Split Halves (Stretch to full height and width) */
.cta-box {
  flex: 1 1 50% !important;          /* Forces exactly 50% width per side */
  padding: 4.5rem 2.5rem !important;  /* Inner padding for text space */
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

/* Typography */
.cta-box h2 {
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-box p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
  max-width: 420px;
}

/* Left Half - Dark Blue */
.cta-dark {
  background-color: #031338 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.cta-dark h2 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.cta-dark p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}

/* Right Half - Light Grey */
.cta-light {
  background-color: #ededed !important;
  color: #031338 !important;
}

.cta-light h2 {
  color: #031338 !important;
}

.cta-light p {
  color: #4a5568 !important;
}

/* Larger Buttons */
.cta-box .btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.2rem 3.9rem !important;  /* Bigger, punchier button size */
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.cta-box .btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.cta-box .btn-light {
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
  color: #031338 !important;
}

.cta-box .btn-dark {
  background-color: #031338 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 850px) {
  .cta-card {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    border-radius: 28px !important;
  }
  
  .cta-box {
    flex: 1 1 100% !important;
    padding: 3.5rem 1.5rem !important;
  }
}




.contact-section {
    padding: 7rem 0;
    background: var(--clr-white);

}

.contact-card {
    width: min(750px,100%);
    margin: auto;
    padding: 6rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);

}

.contact-card h2{
    font-size: 5rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--clr-primary);

}

.contact-card p{
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
    color: var(--clr-body);

}

.form-grid{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;

}

.form-group{
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;

}

.form-group label{
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;

}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea{
    padding:1.8rem;
    border:1px solid #D9E0EC;
    border-radius:1.2rem;
    font-size:1.6rem;
    transition:.3s;
    background:white;

}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus{
    border-color: var(--clr-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(29,78,216,.12);
    outline: none;

}

textarea{
    resize:vertical;

}

.submit-btn{
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 3rem;
}


/*==================================
FOOTER
===================================*/

#footer{
	background: var(--clr-primary);
	color: white;
	padding-top: 12rem;

}

.footer-container{
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 5rem;
    place-items: center;
}

.footer-col h2{
	font-size: 2rem;
	margin-bottom: 2rem;
	color: white;
}

.footer-col h4{
	font-size: 2.1rem;
	margin-bottom: 2rem;
	color: white;
}

.footer-col p{
	font-size: 1.8rem;
	 line-height: 1.2;
	margin-bottom: 3rem;
	color:#D8E2FF;

}

.footer-contact{
	display: flex;
	flex-direction:column;
	gap:1.6rem;
	margin-bottom:3rem;

}

.footer-contact li{
	display:flex;
	align-items:center;
    	gap:1rem;
    	font-size:1.6rem;

}

.footer-col ul{
	display:flex;	
    	flex-direction:column;	
   	gap:1.8rem;

}

.footer-col ul li a{
    color:#D8E2FF;
    transition:.35s;
    font-size:1.7rem;

}

.footer-col ul li a:hover{
    color:white;
    padding-left:.8rem;

}

.footer-social{
    display:flex;
    gap:1.5rem;

}

.footer-social a{
    width:4.5rem;
    height:4.5rem;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
    border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    color:white;
    transition:.4s;

}

.footer-social a:hover{
    background:white;
    color:var(--clr-primary);
    transform:translateY(-6px);

}

.footer-bottom{
    margin-top:7rem;
    border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    text-align:center;
    padding:3rem 0;

}

.footer-bottom p{
    color:#B8C5E6;
    font-size:1.6rem;

}


/*** 888888 CONTACT US PAGE STARTS HERE **/

.contactHero{
    padding: 10rem 0 7rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: #f1f1f1;

}

.contactHero h1{
    font-size: 6rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary);

}

.contactHero p{
    max-width: 60rem;
    margin: auto;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--clr-text-light);

}

.contactMain {
	padding: 6rem 0 8rem;
}

.contact-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 2fr;
	gap: 4rem;
	align-items: start;

}

.contactForm{
    background:white;
    padding: 4rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);

}

.contactForm h2{
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    font-size: 3.6rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary);

}

.form-row{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;

}

.input-group{
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: .8rem;

}

.input-group input,
.input-group textarea,
.input-group select{
    padding:1.5rem;
    border:1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius:1rem;
    font-size:1.6rem;
    font-family:inherit;

}

textarea{
    height: 18rem;
    resize: none;

}

.contactInfo{
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 2rem;

}

.contactInfo h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 3vw, 4rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.contactInfo img {
    width: 82%;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.infoCard{
display: flex;
gap: 2rem;
background:white;
padding: 2.5rem;
border-radius: 2rem;
box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);

}

.infoCard h4 {
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.infoCard i {
    width: 5rem;
    height: 5rem;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: #f1f1f1;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary);

}

.directContact{
    background: white;
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 2rem;

}

.directContact h4 {
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;

}

.Contact-socials i {
    width: 4.5rem;
    height: 4.5rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color:var(--clr-primary);
    transition:.4s;
    padding: 0.8rem;
    gap: 2rem;

}

.globalPresence{
	padding: 18rem 0;
	background: url("./images/map.png");
	background-size: cover;
	background-position: center;
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	align-items: center;

}

.mapCard{
	background: white;
	padding: 3rem 5rem;
	border-radius: 2rem;
	width: max-content;
	margin:auto;
 	box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl);
	text-align:center;

}

.mapCard h3 {
    font-size: var(--fs-700);
    color: var(--clr-black)
    
}



/**======= ABOUT US SECTION ****/

.PagesHero{
    padding: 10rem 0 7rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: #f1f1f1;

}

.PagesHero h1{
    font-size: 6rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary);

}

.PagesHero p{
    max-width: 60rem;
    margin: auto;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--clr-text-light);

}

/**** MAIN SECTION COPIED */

/*=========================================
STUDY IN UK
=========================================*/


.study-section {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 7rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 12rem auto;
}

.study-left h2{
    font-size: 5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;

}

.study-left>p{

    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.8; 
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
    max-width: 58rem;

}

.study-steps{

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.8rem;

}

.step{

    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: flex-start;

}

.step span{

    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    min-width: 5rem;
    height: 5rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color:white;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 2rem;

}

.step h3{

    font-size: 2.3rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    margin-bottom: .8rem;

}

.step p{

    font-size: 1.7rem;
    line-height: 1.7;

}

.study-right{

    position:relative;

}


.study-right img{

    width: 100%;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);

}

/* ==========================================================================
   about us page OUR CORE VALUES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.values-section {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.values-section h2 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: var(--fs-900);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.value-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  grid-column: span 2; /* 3 columns in top row */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.value-card.wide-card {
  grid-column: span 3; /* 2 wide cards in bottom row */
}

.value-icon {
  width: 4.5rem;
  height: 4.5rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.value-card h3 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.value-card p {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--clr-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.value-image-card {
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 22rem;
}

.value-image-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   about us page BLUE BRIDGE / STATS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.blue-bridge-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.bridge-card {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 6rem;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.bridge-content h2 {
  font-size: 4.2rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.bridge-content p {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: #D8E2FF;
  max-width: 42rem;
}

.bridge-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 4rem 3rem;
}

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

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: 4.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #B8C5E6;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE CTA SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-cta-section {
  padding: 10rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  text-align: center;
}

.about-cta-content {
  max-width: 700px;
}

.about-cta-content h2 {
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

.about-cta-content p {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: var(--clr-body);
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

/* Secondary Button Customization for White Light BG */
.about-cta-section .btn-secondary {
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}
.about-cta-section .btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE LAYOUT ADJUSTMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .value-card, 
  .value-card.wide-card {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .leadership-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .bridge-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 4rem 3rem;
  }
}



/*BEGINNING OF EDUCATION PAGE ===== */

.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 50vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: url('./images/media_11.JPG') center/cover no-repeat;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  padding-top: 6rem; /* Account for fixed nav */
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 28, 86, 0.9) 0%, rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.6) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 800px;
  padding-block: 8rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-inline: auto; /* Centers the container */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; /* Horizontally centers badge, text, and button */
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-round);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-content h1 {
  font-size: 5.2rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-content h1 span {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.hero-content p {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin-inline: auto; 
}


/* ==========================================================================
   WHY STUDY IN THE UK SECTION (EXACT IMAGE MATCH)
   ========================================================================== */

.why-study-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
}

.why-study-section .why-study-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 4rem auto;
}

.why-study-section .why-study-header h2 {
  font-size: var(--fs-900);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}

.why-study-section .why-study-header p {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* 3-Column Grid Layout */
.why-study-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Card Styling */
.why-study-section .why-card {
  background-color: #f8fafc; /* Subtle off-white card background */
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;   /* Light gray border */
  border-radius: 16px;         /* Rounded card corners */
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;        /* Spacious inner padding */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;    /* Left-aligned content */
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.why-study-section .why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* Square Dark Icon Badges */
.why-study-section .icon-badge {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background-color: #071c56; 
  border-radius: 10px;       
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;           
  font-size: 2.2rem;
}

.why-study-section .why-card h3 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;            
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.why-study-section .why-card p {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #64748b;            
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. BESPOKE SERVICES SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-section {
  padding: 10rem 0;
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
}

.services-header-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.services-header h2 {
  font-size: 3.6rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.services-header p {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--clr-body);
  max-width: 500px;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.service-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  padding: 3rem 2.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-icon {
  width: 4rem;
  height: 4rem;
  background-color: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
}

.service-card p {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--clr-body);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-link {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-link:hover {
  color: var(--clr-accent);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. APPLICATION JOURNEY SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.journey-section {
  background-color: var(--clr-primary);
  padding: 10rem 0;
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.journey-section .section-header h2 {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--fs-900);
}

.journey-section .section-header p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.journey-timeline {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 6rem;
}

.timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2.8rem;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
}

.step-number {
  width: 5.6rem;
  height: 5.6rem;
  background-color: var(--clr-primary-light);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem auto;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px var(--clr-primary);
}

.timeline-step h4 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.timeline-step p {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. LOGOS SECTION (INFINITE MARQUEE)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.logos-section {
  padding: 7rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden; /* Prevents horizontal page scrollbars */
}

.logos-title {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.logos-marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
}

.logos-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5rem; /* Space between each university name */
  width: max-content;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: scrollLogos 25s linear infinite;
}

.logos-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.logos-track span {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: var(--fw-extrabold);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--clr-black);
  opacity: 0.5;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevents text from squishing */
  display: inline-block;
}

@keyframes scrollLogos {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 2.5rem)); /* Smooth offset for gap */
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 10rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.testimonials-section h2 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: var(--fs-900);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.testimonials-section .section-header p {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--clr-body);
    margin-bottom: 2.9rem;
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.stars {
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.quote {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--clr-black);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.author-info img {
  width: 4.8rem;
  height: 4.8rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.author-info h5 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--clr-heading);
}

.author-info span {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--clr-body);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. FAQ SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-section {
  padding: 12rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.faq-section h2 {
    font-size: var(--fs-900);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.faq-list {
  max-width: 75rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item summary {
  padding: 2rem 2.4rem;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

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

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 2.4rem 2rem 2.4rem;
  color: var(--clr-body);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

/** LAST FORM FOR EDU PAGE HERE */

.stbooking-section{
    padding: 7rem 0;
    background: var(--clr-white);

}

.contact-kard {
    width: min(750px,100%);
    margin: auto;
    padding: 6rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);

}

.contact-kard h2{
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--clr-primary);

}

.contact-kard p{
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
    color: var(--clr-body);

}

.form-grid{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;

}

.form-group{
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;

}

.form-group label{
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;

}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea{
    padding:1.8rem;
    border:1px solid #D9E0EC;
    border-radius:1.2rem;
    font-size:1.6rem;
    transition:.3s;
    background:white;

}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus{
    border-color: var(--clr-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(29,78,216,.12);
    outline: none;

}

textarea{
    resize:vertical;

}

.submit-btn{
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 3rem;
}


/* ==============================================
   ENTERTAINMENT PAGE STYLES
=============================================== */

/* Main Container Adjustment for Fixed Nav */
main.entertainment-page {
    padding-top: 6rem;
}

/* HERO SECTION WITH BACKGROUND IMAGE */
.hero-section {
    padding: 10rem 0 8rem; 
    
    /* 1. Set your image path here */
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.75), rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.85)), 
        url('./images/med_4.png');
    
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

.hero-container.hero-center {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 850px;
}

.sub-tag {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: #94A3B8; /* Muted light gray for contrast */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 5.2rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--clr-white); /* Changed to white for dark hero bg */
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #E2E8F0; /* Soft off-white for body text */
    margin: 0 auto 3.6rem;
    max-width: 650px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.6rem;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Secondary button tweak to pop against dark backgrounds */
.btn-hero-secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 1.2rem 2.8rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px); /* Modern glassmorphism effect */
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--clr-white);
    background: var(--clr-white);
    color: var(--clr-heading);
}


/* 2. SPOTLIGHT ARTIST SECTION */
.spotlight-section {
    padding: 4rem 0 8rem;
}

.spotlight-card {
    background: var(--clr-white);
    border-radius: 1.6rem;
    padding: 3rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.spotlight-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 1.2rem;
}

.badge-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #EEF2FF;
    color: var(--clr-accent);
    padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.spotlight-quote {
    font-size: var(--fs-700);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.spotlight-text {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--clr-body);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.spotlight-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    padding-top: 2rem;
}

.stat-item h3 {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--clr-heading);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.stat-item p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-body);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.btn-spotlight {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 1.2rem 2.4rem;
    border-radius: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.btn-spotlight:hover {
    background: var(--clr-primary-light);
}


/* 3. TALENTED ARTISTS ROSTER SECTION */
.roster-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

.roster-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.section-label {
    font-size: var(--fs-600);
    color: var(--clr-primary-light);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-style: bold;
}

.roster-header h2 {
    max-width: 500px;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
}

.filter-pills {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.pill {
    padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #E2E8F0;
    color: var(--clr-heading);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.pill.active, .pill:hover {
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

.artist-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2.4rem;
}

.artist-card {
    background: var(--clr-white);
    border-radius: 1.2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.artist-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.artist-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 260px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.artist-info {
    padding: 2rem;
}

.genre-tag {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-body);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.artist-info h4 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--clr-heading);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.artist-info p {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--clr-body);
    line-height: 1.4;
}


/* 4. UPCOMING EVENTS SECTION */
.events-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

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

.section-title-center h2 {
    font-size: var(--fs-900);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.section-title-center p {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--clr-body);
}

.events-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.4rem;
}

.event-card {
    background: var(--clr-white);
    border-radius: 1.2rem;
    padding: 2.4rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.event-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.date-badge {
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border-radius: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.date-badge .day {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
}

.date-badge .month {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.status-badge {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 0.4rem;
}

.status-badge.sold-out {
    background: #FEE2E2;
    color: var(--clr-danger);
}

.status-badge.available {
    background: #DCFCE7;
    color: var(--clr-success);
}

.event-body h4 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.event-location {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--clr-body);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-event {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 0.6rem;
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.btn-event.disabled {
    background: var(--clr-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    color: var(--clr-body);
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

.btn-event:not(.disabled):hover {
    background: var(--clr-primary-light);
}


/* 5. MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS GALLERY */
.media-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

.media-section h2 {
    font-size: var(--fs-900);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    margin: 0;
}

.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 200px;
    gap: 1.6rem;
}

.gallery-item {
    border-radius: 1.2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.gallery-item.large {
    grid-column: span 1;
    grid-row: span 2;
}

.gallery-item.wide {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 1;
}


/* 6. BOOKING / CTA FORM SECTION */
.booking-section {
    padding: 6rem 0 10rem;
}

.booking-container {
    background: var(--clr-black);
    border-radius: 2rem;
    padding: 5rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

.booking-info h3 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

.booking-info p {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #9CA3AF;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.booking-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.6rem;
}

.booking-features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #E5E7EB;
}

.booking-features i {
    color: var(--clr-accent);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.booking-form-card {
    background: var(--clr-white);
    border-radius: 1.2rem;
    padding: 3rem;
    color: var(--clr-heading);
}

.inquiry-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.8rem;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.6rem;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.form-group label {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-heading);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem 1.4rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--clr-heading);
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--clr-accent);
    background: var(--clr-white);
}

.btn-submit-inquiry {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.4rem;
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 0.6rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.btn-submit-inquiry:hover {
    background: var(--clr-primary-light);
}


/* RESPONSIVE LAYOUT BREAKPOINTS */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .artist-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .booking-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-container,
    .spotlight-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .events-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        grid-auto-rows: 220px;
    }

    .gallery-item.large,
    .gallery-item.wide {
        grid-column: span 1;
        grid-row: span 1;
    }

    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/** BEGINNING OF ARTIST PROFILE PAGE HERE */