body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
   font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  background: #eaf1ff;
  overflow-x: hidden;
   font-size: 22px; /* Increased font size */
  font-weight: 600; /* Keep font bold */
  line-height: 1.6; /* Improve readability */
  letter-spacing: 0.5px; /* Slightly spread the letters for better clarity */
  color: #333; /* Dark text color for contrast */
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Slightly stronger shadow for more depth */
}

/* 🔻 EXCLUDE FOOTER */
footer,
footer * {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: normal;
  text-shadow: none;
}

/* ===== ABOUT SECTION ===== */
.about-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 10% 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f7fbff 0%, #e7f1ff 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* Base image background (the one you uploaded) */
.about-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("assets/8676101b-d20e-45e7-ba55-564a5298b8da.png") no-repeat center top / cover;
  opacity: 0.7;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Moving glowing hexagon overlays */
.about-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(91, 155, 255, 0.4) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 75%, rgba(45, 112, 255, 0.3) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(173, 216, 255, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  animation: moveHex 15s linear infinite alternate;
  z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes moveHex {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
  50% { transform: translate(25px, -25px) scale(1.05); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
}

/* ===== SECTION TITLE ===== */
.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.6vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #081c4c;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.section-title::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3a78ff, #9bccff);
  margin: 10px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ===== ABOUT CARD ===== */
.about-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding: 60px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ===== LEFT SIDE ===== */
.about-left {
  flex: 1 1 40%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
}

.about-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative;
}

/* ===== Glowing Circles ===== */
.circle {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: glow 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.circle.blue {
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(36, 106, 255, 0.95), rgba(36, 106, 255, 0.2));
  top: 10%;
  left: -10%;
  filter: blur(4px);
}

.circle.peach {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 160, 90, 0.9), rgba(255, 200, 160, 0.3));
  bottom: 5%;
  right: -10%;
  filter: blur(3px);
}

@keyframes glow {
  0% { opacity: 0.7; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.1); }
  100% { opacity: 0.7; transform: scale(1); }
}

/* ===== RIGHT SIDE ===== */
.about-right {
  flex: 1 1 55%;
  color: #333;
}
.about-right h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: #291be8;
}
.about-right p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* ===== Avatars ===== */
.avatars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-top: 25px;
}
.avatars img {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 30px;
  }

  .about-right {
    margin-top: 30px;
  }

  .image-wrapper {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .about-card {
    padding: 25px 15px;
  }

  .about-right h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .about-right p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .avatars img {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   Mission • Vision • Values
   ========================= */

:root {
  --mvv-bg: #ffffff;
  --card-bg: #f9faff;
  --text-1: #1f1f1f;
  --text-2: #333333;
  --text-3: #555555;
  --primary: #007bff;

  /* Gradient ring colors */
  --ring: conic-gradient(from 0deg, #007bff, #00d2ff, #ff4fc7, #ff9c00, #007bff);
  --title-underline: linear-gradient(90deg, #007bff, #ff4fc7);
}

/*vision mission */
/* ===============================
   MVV SECTION
================================ */
.mvv-section {
  padding: 80px 10%;
  background: var(--mvv-bg);
  text-align: center;
}

/* Title */
.mvv-title {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-1);
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  position: relative;
}

.mvv-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--title-underline);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* ===============================
   Cards Layout
================================ */
.mvv-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ===============================
   Card
================================ */
.mvv-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 40px 25px;
  flex: 1 1 300px;
  max-width: 340px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition:
    transform 0.4s ease,
    box-shadow 0.4s ease,
    background 0.4s ease;
}

/* Gradient Hover Background */
.mvv-card:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #0a58ff,
    #007bff,
    #00c6ff
  );
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(10, 88, 255, 0.35);
}

/* Soft overlay */
.mvv-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15)
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

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

/* ===============================
   Gradient Ring Circle
================================ */
.mvv-circle {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: var(--ring);
}

/* 🔴 FIXED WHITE INNER CIRCLE (ALWAYS VISIBLE) */
.mvv-circle::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 8px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Glow layer */
.mvv-circle::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ring);
  filter: blur(14px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Icon / Logo */
.mvv-circle i,
.mvv-circle img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  font-size: 44px;
  max-width: 48px;
  max-height: 48px;
  object-fit: contain;
  color: #0a58ff;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

/* Spin animation */
@keyframes mvv-spin {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/* Circle hover effects */
.mvv-card:hover .mvv-circle {
  animation: mvv-spin 2s linear infinite;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.mvv-card:hover .mvv-circle::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Keep logo clean – no gradient text */
.mvv-card:hover .mvv-circle i,
.mvv-card:hover .mvv-circle img {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* ===============================
   Text
================================ */
.mvv-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-2);
  margin: 10px 0 15px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  transition: color 0.35s ease, text-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.mvv-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-3);
  transition: color 0.35s ease, text-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

/* Text hover */
.mvv-card:hover h3,
.mvv-card:hover p {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.mvv-card:hover h3 {
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.mvv-card:hover p {
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

/* ===============================
   Accessibility
================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mvv-card:hover .mvv-circle {
    animation: none;
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* ===============================
   Responsive
================================ */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .mvv-container {
    gap: 25px;
  }
  .mvv-card {
    max-width: 320px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mvv-card {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US SECTION (Animated & Responsive)
   ========================================================= */
.why-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f5f7fb 0%, #eef3ff 100%);
  padding: 80px 5%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.5vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0a2a7a;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  position: relative;
}

.why-title::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 80px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #0a49d6;
  margin: 12px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.why-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 50px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
}

.why-left {
  flex: 1 1 480px;
}

.why-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .06);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: all 0.8s ease;
}

.why-card.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.icon-box {
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.icon-box img { width: 30px; }

.text-box h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.text-box p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.why-right {
  flex: 1 1 420px;
  text-align: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(60px);
  transition: all 1s ease;
}
.why-right.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.image-box {
  border: 4px solid #0a49d6;
  border-radius: 40px 0 40px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .1);
}
.image-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 1.2s ease;
}
.image-box:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .why-container {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .why-right {
    transform: translateY(50px);
  }
  .image-box {
    max-width: 90%;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   SOLUTIONS SECTION (Responsive + Modern)
   ========================================================= */
:root {
  --blue-d: #1b3e86;
  --blue-m: #3f68bf;
  --blue-l: #b9ccff;
  --ink: #0f1730;
  --muted: #5a6172;
  --card-bg: #ffffff;
  --shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 48, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 18px 48px rgba(15, 23, 48, 0.15);
}

.solutions {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 80px 5%;
  font-family: "Poppins", system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
}

/* ====== Heading Band ====== */
.solutions-head {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  padding: 54px 6% 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--blue-d) 0%,
    var(--blue-m) 55%,
    var(--blue-l) 100%
  );
  border-bottom-left-radius: 14px;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  z-index: 0;
}

.solutions-head::after {
  /* subtle top gloss */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
  pointer-events: none;
}

.title-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: fit-content;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 5vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: #eef3ff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.title-underline {
  display: block;
  height: 4px;
  width: 46%;
  margin: 12px auto 0;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7fb3ff, #e0e7ff);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.title-underline::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px;
  left: -30%;
  width: 30%;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2)
  );
  animation: underline-sheen 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes underline-sheen {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(330%);
  }
}

/* floating sparkle accent */
.sparkle {
  position: absolute;
  right: -36px;
  top: -12px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
  filter: blur(8px);
  animation: sparkle-float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  opacity: 0.55;
}

@keyframes sparkle-float {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(-12px, 10px) scale(1.05);
  }
}

/* ====== Grid ====== */
.solutions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Card Styling */
.solution-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  padding: 16px 18px 22px;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, filter 0.35s ease;
}

.solution-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* Media (Image) */
.media {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
}

.media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
  border-top-left-radius: 14px;
  border-top-right-radius: 14px;
}

.solution-card:hover .media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Title & text */
.card-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.card-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVENESS
   ========================================================= */

/* Tablets (≤ 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .solutions-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
  }
  .solutions-head {
    padding: 48px 5% 56px;
  }
  .title {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 44px);
  }
}

/* Mobiles (≤ 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .solutions {
    padding: 60px 4%;
  }
  .solutions-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .solution-card {
    padding: 14px 16px 20px;
  }
  .media {
    height: 160px;
  }
  .eyebrow {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .title {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 6vw, 34px);
  }
  .title-underline {
    width: 60%;
  }
}

/* Small mobile (≤ 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .solutions {
    padding: 50px 3%;
  }
  .media {
    height: 140px;
  }
  .card-title {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .card-text {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}

/* === Empowering Minds Section === */
/* ============ WHO WE ARE SECTION ============ */
.who-we-are {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f9fbff 0%, #eaf1ff 100%);
  padding: 100px 8%;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  color: #0b1830;
}

.who-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.who-header h5 {
  color: #0047ff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.who-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #062c7e;
  margin: 15px 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.who-header p {
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #222;
}

/* Cards section */
.who-cards {
  margin-top: 60px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.who-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  padding: 40px 25px;
  flex: 1 1 420px;
  max-width: 480px;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.who-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 71, 255, 0.15);
}

.icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: #0047ff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.who-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #062c7e;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.who-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #333;
}

/* Responsive styles */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .who-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .who-cards {
    gap: 30px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .who-we-are {
    padding: 70px 6%;
  }
  .who-card {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
  .who-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .who-header p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .who-card {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
  }
  .who-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
}


/* ================= SPLIT SECTION ================= */

.awards-split{
  display:flex;
  min-height:90vh;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at top, #0c1430, #050910);
  color:white;
}

/* HALF LAYOUT */
.awards-left,
.awards-right{
  width:50%;
  padding:80px 60px;
}

/* ================= LEFT ================= */

.awards-title{
  font-size:36px;
  margin-bottom:20px;
}

.glow-line{
  display:block;
  width:80px;
  height:4px;
  margin-top:10px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#00ffe7,#6797ff);
  border-radius:50px;
  box-shadow:0 0 15px rgba(103,151,255,.7);
}

/* CAROUSEL CONTAINER */
.carousel-box{
  height:calc(100% - 75px);
  width:100%;
  overflow-x:auto;
  overflow-y:hidden;
  border-radius:20px;
  padding:15px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  scrollbar-width:none;
}

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

/* TRACK */
.carousel-track{
  display:flex;
  gap:16px;
  height:100%;
  animation:autoScroll 28s linear infinite;
}

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

/* CARD */
.award-card{
  min-width:260px;
  height:100%;
  border-radius:18px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  transition:.35s;
}

/* HOVER */
.award-card:hover{
  transform:scale(1.03);
  box-shadow:0 10px 35px rgba(120,185,255,.5);
}

/* IMAGE FULL HEIGHT */
.award-card img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
}

/* ================= RIGHT ================= */

.awards-right{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
}

.info-box{
  max-width:520px;
}

.info-box h2{
  font-size:40px;
  margin-bottom:16px;
}

.info-box p{
  color:#dde6ff;
  line-height:1.8;
  margin-bottom:16px;
}

.info-box ul{
  padding-left:18px;
}

.info-box li{
  margin-bottom:8px;
}

.highlight{
  margin-top:20px;
  font-style:italic;
  color:#89b4ff;
  border-left:3px solid #67a0ff;
  padding-left:14px;
}

/* ================= AUTO SCROLL ================= */

@keyframes autoScroll{
  from{ transform:translateX(0); }
  to{ transform:translateX(-45%); }
}

/* ================= MOBILE ================= */

@media(max-width:1024px){

  .awards-split{
    flex-direction:column;
  }

  .awards-left,
  .awards-right{
    width:100%;
    padding:40px 20px;
  }

  .carousel-box{
    height:360px;
  }
}
/* ================= CERTIFICATE STRIP ================= */

.certificate-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #050910, #0b1230);
  padding: 80px 20px 100px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* TITLE */
.cert-title {
  font-size: 34px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  color: #f3f7ff;
}

/* GRID */
.cert-grid {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 50px;
}

/* CARD */
.cert-card {
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  transition: all .4s ease;
}

/* HOVER */
.cert-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(120,185,255,.6);
}

/* IMAGE */
.cert-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: contain;
  padding: 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
}

/* ================= MOBILE ================= */

@media(max-width:768px){
  
  .cert-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .cert-card img {
    height: auto;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   TEAM SECTION — LEFT HEADING + RIGHT GRID
   ========================================================= */
.team-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8faff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  color: #0b1830;
  padding: 100px 5%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ===== Layout ===== */
.team-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 40% 60%;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
}

/* ===== Heading + Triangles ===== */
.team-heading-area {
  position: relative;
  text-align: left;
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.triangle-bg {
  position: relative;
  width: 320px;
  height: 240px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Equilateral Triangle Base */
.triangle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 0% 86.6%, 100% 86.6%);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: all 0.6s ease;
}

/* Layered Triangles */
.triangle-back-2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0b7ff, #f0e0ff);
  opacity: 0.35;
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.6) translate(10%, 15%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.triangle-back-1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b0d1ff, #d4e3ff);
  opacity: 0.4;
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.4) translate(-40%, 10%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.triangle-1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4a7bff, #8ec5ff);
  opacity: 0.9;
  transform: rotate(90deg) translate(-25%, -10%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.triangle-2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b45eff, #e38eff);
  opacity: 0.85;
  transform: rotate(90deg) translate(15%, 15%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.triangle-front {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4f46e5, #a855f7);
  opacity: 0.7;
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(0.8) translate(30%, 20%);
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Heading inside triangles */
.triangle-heading {
  position: absolute;
  top: 45%;
  left: 35%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 5;
}

.team-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 16px;
  max-width: 420px;
}

/* =========================================================
   TEAM GRID — Modern Two-Column Layout
   ========================================================= */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: stretch;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.team-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.card-figure {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 320px;
  background-color: #f8f9fa; /* light gray background for empty spaces */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.card-figure img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain; /* ensures the full image is visible */
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.team-card:hover .card-figure img {
  transform: scale(1.05); /* subtle zoom effect */
}


/* Text */
.card-body {
  padding: 22px 18px 30px;
}

.name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #0a2373;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.desc {
  color: #666;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* =========================================================
   Responsive
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .team-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .team-heading-area {
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .triangle-bg {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .triangle-heading {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .card-figure {
    height: 260px;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   ASSOCIATIONS / PARTNERS SLIDER
   ========================================================= */
.associations {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,#0a1f56 0%,#001133 100%);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 0 120px;
}
.assoc-title {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.assoc-title::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3a78ff, #9bccff);
    margin: 10px auto 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.slider-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* The horizontal scrolling row */
.slider {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap; /* important */
  gap: 24px;
  overflow-x: auto; /* allow horizontal scroll */
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scrollbar-width: none; /* hide scrollbar in Firefox */
}

.slider::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none; /* hide scrollbar in Chrome/Safari */
}

.card {
  background: #fff;
  color: #222;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 20px;
  width: 240px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: .3s ease;
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}
.card img {
  width: 120px;
  height: auto;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Buttons */
.slider-btn {
  background: rgba(10, 35, 115, 0.7);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.3s;
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 5;
}
.slider-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(10, 35, 115, 0.9);
}

.prev {
  left: -60px;
}
.next {
  right: -60px;
}

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
.footer {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,#005cc3 0%,#0046a1 60%,#002f73 100%);
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 140px;
}
.wave-top {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 180px;
}
.footer-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));
  gap: 40px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px 40px;
}
.footer-bottom {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color: #dbe7ff;
}