@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Lora:ital,wght@0,400..700;1,400..700&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');


/* =============================================
   Simplilearn Clone - Main Stylesheet
   Author: Clone Project
   ============================================= */

/* CSS Variables */
:root {
  --primary: #ff6b00;
  --primary-dark: #e05a00;
  --primary-light: #fff3ec;
  --secondary: #1a237e;
  --secondary-dark: #0d1257;
  --accent: #00bcd4;
  --dark: #1a1a2e;
  --text-primary: #222222;
  --text-secondary: #555555;
  --text-muted: #888888;
  --bg-light: #f8f9fc;
  --bg-card: #ffffff;
  --border: #e8eaf0;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --success: #2ecc71;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.13);
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --font-heading: 'Lora', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

/* Base */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: var(--white);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: var(--transition); }

/* =============================================
   HEADER / NAVBAR
   ============================================= */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.navbar-brand img {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
}
.navbar-brand .logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.navbar-brand .logo-text span {
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary) !important;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.7rem !important;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--primary) !important; }
.nav-link.active { color: var(--primary) !important; }
.navbar-toggler {
  border: none;
  padding: 4px 8px;
}
.navbar-toggler:focus { box-shadow: none; }

.nav-btn-outline {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 6px 18px !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white) !important;
}
.nav-btn-fill {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 6px 18px !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-btn-fill:hover {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255,107,0,0.35);
}

/* Top bar */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 6px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.top-bar a { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }

/* =============================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================= */
.hero-section {
  padding-top: 80px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9ff 0%, #fff3ec 50%, #f0f4ff 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,107,0,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.hero-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px;
  left: -60px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,35,126,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,107,0,0.2);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.hero-title .highlight {
  color: var(--primary);
  position: relative;
}
.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.btn-primary-custom {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 13px 32px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.btn-primary-custom:hover {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255,107,0,0.4);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-outline-custom {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 11px 28px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-outline-custom:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.hero-partners {
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.hero-partners p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.partner-logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.partner-logos img {
  height: 24px;
  width: auto;
  opacity: 0.7;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.partner-logos img:hover { opacity: 1; filter: grayscale(0%); }

.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-image-wrapper img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  max-height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.hero-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  animation: floatCard 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-floating-card:nth-child(1) {
  bottom: 80px;
  left: -20px;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}
.hero-floating-card:nth-child(2) {
  top: 60px;
  right: -20px;
  animation-delay: 1.5s;
}
.hero-floating-card .icon-circle {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
@keyframes floatCard {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

/* =============================================
   SECTION COMMON
   ============================================= */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-subtitle {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
section { padding: 70px 0; }
section.bg-light-custom { background: var(--bg-light); }

/* =============================================
   PROGRAMS SECTION
   ============================================= */
.programs-section { background: var(--bg-light); }
.program-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(255,107,0,0.2);
}
.program-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.program-card-body { padding: 16px; }
.program-partner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.program-partner img {
  height: 20px;
  width: auto;
}
.program-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.program-meta {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.program-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.program-badge.advanced {
  background: #e8f5e9;
  color: #2e7d32;
}
.program-badge.beginner {
  background: #e3f2fd;
  color: #1565c0;
}
.program-footer {
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.program-rating {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* Category tabs */
.category-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.category-tab {
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.category-tab:hover, .category-tab.active {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--primary-light);
}

/* =============================================
   STATS / TRUST SECTION
   ============================================= */
.stats-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary) 0%, var(--dark) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 50px 0;
}
.stats-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.stats-heading span { color: var(--primary); }
.trust-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.trust-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 8px 16px;
}
.trust-badge .rating {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #fbbf24;
}
.trust-badge .platform {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* =============================================
   SOCIAL PROOF / REAL STORIES
   ============================================= */
.social-proof-section { background: var(--white); }
.proof-stat-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 30px 20px;
}
.proof-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.proof-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--bg-light);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 24px;
  font-size: 5rem;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  color: var(--primary);
  opacity: 0.15;
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-style: italic;
}
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.testimonial-author img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.testimonial-author-name {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
}
.testimonial-author-role {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.company-logo-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* =============================================
   WHY PROGRAMS STAND OUT
   ============================================= */
.features-section { background: var(--bg-light); }
.feature-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.feature-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.feature-card:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.feature-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.feature-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.feature-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* =============================================
   ALUMNI SECTION
   ============================================= */
.alumni-section {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.alumni-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522071820081-009f0129c71c?w=1600&q=80') center/cover;
  opacity: 0.06;
}
.alumni-section .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.alumni-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.alumni-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.alumni-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.alumni-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.alumni-quote {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-style: italic;
}
.alumni-company {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}

/* Featured Alumni */
.featured-alumni-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,107,0,0.15) 0%, rgba(26,35,126,0.2) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,107,0,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.featured-alumni-card img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 300px;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.simplilearn-logo-sm {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.success-story-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--success);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* =============================================
   BUSINESS / SKILLUP SECTION
   ============================================= */
.business-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f4ff 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  padding: 70px 0;
}
.business-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.business-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,107,0,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.business-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.business-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.business-logo span { color: var(--primary); }
.business-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.business-stat {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* =============================================
   PARTNER COMPANIES
   ============================================= */
.partners-section { background: var(--white); padding: 50px 0; }
.partners-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.companies-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px 40px;
}
.company-logo-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.company-logo-item:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--dark); }

/* =============================================
   FREE COURSES / CTA SECTION
   ============================================= */
.cta-section {
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 60px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,107,0,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.cta-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.cta-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 420px;
}

/* =============================================
   AWARDS / RECOGNITION
   ============================================= */
.awards-section { background: var(--bg-light); padding: 60px 0; }
.award-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.award-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.award-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
}
.award-year {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.award-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin: 4px 0;
}
.award-org {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* =============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================= */
.site-footer {
  background: #0d0e1a;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  padding-top: 60px;
}
.footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.footer-logo span { color: var(--primary); }
.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}
.footer-social a {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 9px; }
.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--primary); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: 20px 0;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.footer-bottom-text {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}

/* =============================================
   CAROUSEL
   ============================================= */
.carousel-control-prev-icon,
.carousel-control-next-icon {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background-size: 60%;
}
.carousel-indicators button {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255,107,0,0.4);
}
.carousel-indicators button.active {
  background-color: var(--primary);
}

/* =============================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================= */
.fade-in-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.fade-in-up.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger delays */
.stagger-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.stagger-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.stagger-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.stagger-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .hero-section { padding-top: 100px; text-align: center; }
  .hero-subtitle { margin: 0 auto 24px; }
  .hero-image-wrapper { margin-top: 36px; }
  .hero-floating-card { display: none; }
  .partner-logos { justify-content: center; }
  .navbar-collapse { background: var(--white); padding: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  section { padding: 50px 0; }
  .hero-section { padding-top: 90px; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 1.7rem; }
  .proof-stat-card { padding: 20px 10px; }
  .proof-stat-number { font-size: 2rem; }
  .business-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .featured-alumni-card { padding: 24px; }
  .companies-grid { gap: 16px 28px; }
  .footer-links { margin-bottom: 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .category-tabs { gap: 6px; }
  .category-tab { padding: 5px 12px; font-size: 0.75rem; }
  .trust-badges { gap: 10px; }
  .trust-badge { padding: 6px 10px; }
}

/* Sticky navbar offset for anchors */
[id] { scroll-margin-top: 80px; }

/* Custom scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg-light); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--primary); border-radius: 10px; }