/* ==========================================================================
   TAG.GDPT - MAIN CSS (STEP 1: GLOBALS, HEADER, FOOTER & HOMEPAGE)
   ========================================================================== */

/* === 1. GLOBAL VARIABLES & BASE === */
:root {
    --primary-gold: #D4AF37;
    --dark-bg: #2C2A25;
    --darker-bg: #1A1916;
    --light-bg: #F9F8F6;
    --text-dark: #333333;
    --text-light: #F8F9FA;
    --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    --font-body: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    --transition-base: all 0.3s ease;
}

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

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.text-gold {
    color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
}

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

.section-padding {
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.btn-gold {
    background-color: var(--primary-gold);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 28px;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    background-color: #b8962e;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* === 2. HEADER & NAVIGATION === */
.topbar {
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.social-icons-top a {
    color: #666;
    margin-right: 15px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.social-icons-top a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.topbar-links a {
    color: #555;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-left: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.topbar-links a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.topbar-links .btn-gold {
    color: #fff;
}

.login {
    margin-left: 20px;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-left: 1px solid #ddd;
    color: #555;
}

.topbar-links .lang-switch {
    margin-left: 10px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    color: #555;
    background: #eee;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.topbar-links .lang-switch a {
    margin-left: 5px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.topbar-links .lang-switch .btn-secondary {
    padding: 7px 15px;
}

.navbar-brand h4 {
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    margin: 0 10px;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}


/* === 3. HOMEPAGE SPECIFIC STYLES === */
/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
    /* تم فصل الخصائص لتجنب أي تعارض في المتصفحات */
    background-image: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(249, 248, 246, 0.95) 40%, rgba(249, 248, 246, 0.3) 100%), url('../assests/1.png');
    background-position: center;
    background-size: cover;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;

    padding: 130px 0;
    min-height: 80vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.8rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Stats Strip */
.stats-strip {
    background-color: var(--darker-bg);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 45px 0;
}

.stat-item h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.stat-item p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Skill Tracks Cards */
.track-card {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
    height: 100%;
    background: #fff;
}

.track-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

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

/* Golden Standard */
.golden-standard {
    background-color: var(--dark-bg);
    color: white;
}

.feature-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 35px 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.feature-box:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.feature-box i {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Path to Mastery */
.path-section {
    background-color: #fff;
}

.path-card-wrapper {
    padding-top: 15px;
    height: 100%;
}

.path-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 35px 25px;
    border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    border-top: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.path-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: -1px;
    right: -1px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    border-bottom: none;
    border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.path-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.path-card:hover::before {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.step-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    font-weight: 300;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.path-card h5 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.path-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #777;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Journey & Chairman */
.journey-section {
    background-color: #E9ECEF;
}

.quote-box {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 25px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-gold);
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Why TAG Accordion */
.accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    box-shadow: none;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.accordion-button:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* News Cards (Swiper) */
.newsSwiper {
    padding-bottom: 50px;
    padding-top: 15px;
}

.swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background-color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
}

.news-card {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.news-img-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.news-card img {
    height: 200px;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

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

.news-card .read-more i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.news-card:hover .read-more i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Partners Section */
.partner-logo {
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.5;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    max-height: 40px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: block;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.partner-logo:hover {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-5px);
}


/* === 4. FOOTER === */
footer {
    background-color: var(--darker-bg);
    color: #999;
    padding-top: 80px;
}

footer h5 {
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

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

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

footer a {
    color: #999;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

footer a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    padding-left: 6px;
}

.social-icons-footer a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #fff;
    margin-right: 10px;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.social-icons-footer a:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-gold);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 25px 0;
    margin-top: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STEP 2: SHARED INNER PAGES & PROGRAMS PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Shared Inner Hero --- */
.inner-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-bg) 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    padding: 100px 0 80px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.inner-hero-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* --- Programs Page Specifics --- */
.program-card {
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.program-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.program-card-img {
    height: 240px;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.track-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.track-list li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #555;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.track-list li i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-right: 12px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* --- Doctorate Section --- */
.doctorate-section {
    background-color: var(--dark-bg);
    color: var(--text-light);
    border-radius: 20px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.doctorate-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.doctorate-feature {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.doctorate-feature i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-right: 15px;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STEP 3: ADMISSIONS PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Who Can Apply Cards --- */
.audience-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    padding: 25px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.audience-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
}

.audience-card i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.audience-card h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* --- Application Process Timeline --- */
.process-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.process-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    z-index: -1;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .process-wrapper::before {
        display: none;
    }
}

.process-step {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.step-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.process-step:hover .step-icon {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.step-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.step-num {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #888;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* --- Doctorate Special Track Box --- */
.special-track-box {
    background-color: var(--dark-bg);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 50px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.special-track-box::after {
    content: '\f19d';
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    right: -20px;
    bottom: -40px;
    font-size: 12rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    z-index: 0;
}

.track-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.application-methods {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.application-methods li {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.application-methods li:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.application-methods li i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-right: 15px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STEP 4: CERTIFICATIONS PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Modern Certificate Cards --- */
.modern-cert-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.modern-cert-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.modern-cert-card::after {
    content: '\f0a3';
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    right: -20px;
    bottom: -20px;
    font-size: 8rem;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    z-index: -1;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.modern-cert-card:hover::after {
    color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.04);
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-10deg);
}

.cert-level-badge {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.badge-basic {
    background: #F1F5F9;
    color: #64748B;
}

.badge-advanced {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.badge-expert {
    background: var(--dark-bg);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.modern-cert-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.icon-basic {
    color: #94A3B8;
}

.icon-advanced {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

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

.cert-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.cert-desc {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --- Verification Trust Banner --- */
.verification-banner {
    background-color: var(--light-bg);
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.verification-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.verif-icon-wrap {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STEP 5: PARTNERSHIPS PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Hero Section --- */
.hero-wrap4 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.98) 0%, rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.95) 100%),
        url('https://www.tag.global/images/pattern.png');
    background-blend-mode: overlay;
    padding: 140px 20px 100px;
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    border-bottom: 5px solid #C8A75A;
}

.hero-tag4 {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #C8A75A;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: block;
}

.hero-h14 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* --- Container & Typography --- */
.container4 {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 80px 20px;
}

.section-title4 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    color: #111111;
    text-align: center;
}

/* --- Partner Logos --- */
.logo-cloud4 {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.partner-logo4 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #a0a0a0;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.partner-logo4:hover {
    color: #C8A75A;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* --- Bento Grid System (2026 TREND) --- */
.bento-grid4 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.bento-card4 {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #eaeaea;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px;
    transition: 0.4s;
}

.bento-card4:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border-color: #C8A75A;
}

.bento-large4 {
    grid-column: span 2;
    background: #111111;
    color: white;
}

.bento-large4 .bento-title4 {
    color: #C8A75A;
}

.bento-large4 p {
    color: #a0a0a0;
}

.bento-title4 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* --- Lists & Pills --- */
.check-list4 {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.check-item4 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #444;
}

.bento-large4 .check-item4 {
    color: #e0e0e0;
}

.check-item4 i {
    color: #C8A75A;
}

.pill-wrap4 {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.tag-pill4 {
    background: #f0f0f0;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111;
}

/* --- Category Cards --- */
.cat-grid4 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.cat-card4 {
    border-top: 4px solid #111;
    padding: 30px 0;
}

.cat-card4:hover {
    border-top-color: #C8A75A;
}

.cat-icon4 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #C8A75A;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {

    .bento-grid4,
    .cat-grid4 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .bento-large4 {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

    .hero-h14 {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }
}

/* --- Partnership Areas Cards --- */
.area-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 35px 25px;
    text-align: left;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.area-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.area-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.area-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Highlight specific card (China Focus) */
.card-highlight {
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.02);
}

.card-highlight:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

/* --- Global Access Split Section --- */
.access-box {
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    height: 100%;
}

.access-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.access-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.access-list li i {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-right: 15px;
    width: 24px;
    text-align: center;
}

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

.box-dark .access-list li i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.box-light {
    background-color: var(--light-bg);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    border: 1px solid #eee;
}

.box-light .access-list li i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

/* --- Partnership Categories (Pillar Cards) --- */
.category-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-gold);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.category-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.category-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.category-card:hover .category-icon {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.category-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.sub-category-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.sub-category-list li {
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    color: #555;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

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

.sub-category-list li::before {
    content: "\f058";
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-right: 12px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STEP 6: CAREER LINKAGE PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Key Mechanisms Cards --- */
.mechanism-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.mechanism-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.mechanism-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.mechanism-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.mech-icon-wrapper {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.mechanism-card:hover .mech-icon-wrapper {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.mech-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.mechanism-card:hover .mech-icon {
    color: #fff;
}

.mech-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* --- Target Audience Pills --- */
.audience-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.audience-pill {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #475569;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.audience-pill:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.02);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
}

.audience-pill i {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.audience-pill:hover i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

/* --- CTA Section --- */
.partner-cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(26, 25, 22, 0.95), rgba(26, 25, 22, 0.95)), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1552664730-d307ca884978?auto=format&fit=crop&q=80&w=1920') center/cover;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 80px 40px;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STEP 7: ABOUT US PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- About Section Lists --- */
.about-text p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.target-box {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    height: 100%;
}

.target-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.target-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.target-list li i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-right: 15px;
    margin-top: 5px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* --- Chairman Message Section (Editorial Redesign) --- */
.editorial-chairman-section {
    background-color: var(--light-bg);
    position: relative;
}

.editorial-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 60px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.editorial-card::before {
    content: '\f10d';
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    left: 40px;
    font-size: 8rem;
    color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
    z-index: 0;
}

.editorial-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.chairman-avatar {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 4px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.hook-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-gold);
    padding-left: 25px;
}

.editorial-text p {
    color: #555;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.signature-block {
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
    padding-top: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .editorial-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    .hook-quote {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        padding-left: 15px;
    }

    .signature-block {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 15px;
    }
}

/* --- MVV (Mission, Vision, Values) --- */
.mvv-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.mvv-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.mvv-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.mvv-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* --- Powered By Banner --- */
.powered-banner {
    background-color: var(--light-bg);
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
    padding: 60px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STEP 8: SUPPORT PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Routing Cards (Help Center & Tech Support) --- */
.support-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 25px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    height: 100%;
}

.support-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.support-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    min-width: 70px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.support-card:hover .support-icon {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: #fff;
}

/* --- Custom Accordion (FAQs) --- */
.faq-accordion .accordion-item {
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 20px 25px;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    background-color: #fff;
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03);
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button::after {
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-body {
    padding: 0 25px 25px;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.7;
    background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03);
}

/* --- Contact Section Form & Info --- */
.contact-wrapper {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.contact-form-side {
    padding: 60px;
}

.contact-info-side {
    background-color: var(--dark-bg);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 60px;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.contact-info-side::after {
    content: '\f095';
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    right: -20px;
    bottom: -20px;
    font-size: 15rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Form Inputs Focus State (WCAG 2.2 compliant) */
.form-control {
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.form-control:focus {
    background-color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.contact-method {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-method i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.contact-method h6 {
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: #fff;
}

.contact-method p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}


.lang-switch .btn-secondary {
    --bs-btn-color: black;
    --bs-btn-bg: transparent;
    --bs-btn-border-color: transparent;
    --bs-btn-hover-color: #D4AF37;
    --bs-btn-hover-bg: transparent;
    --bs-btn-hover-border-color: transparent;
    --bs-btn-focus-shadow-rgb: 130, 138, 145;
    --bs-btn-active-color: #D4AF37;
    --bs-btn-active-bg: transparent;
    --bs-btn-active-border-color: transparent;
    --bs-btn-active-shadow: inset 0 3px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.125);
    --bs-btn-disabled-color: #D4AF37;
    --bs-btn-disabled-bg: transparent;
    --bs-btn-disabled-border-color: transparent;
}

.topbar-links .dropdown-menu {
    z-index: 100000;
}

.user-login {
    padding-right: 5px;
}

.hero-content .btn-outline-dark {
    --bs-btn-color: #212529;
    --bs-btn-border-color: #212529;
    --bs-btn-hover-color: #fff;
    --bs-btn-hover-bg: #212529;
    --bs-btn-hover-border-color: #212529;
    --bs-btn-focus-shadow-rgb: 33, 37, 41;
    --bs-btn-active-color: #fff;
    --bs-btn-active-bg: #212529;
    --bs-btn-active-border-color: #212529;
    --bs-btn-active-shadow: inset 0 3px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.125);
    --bs-btn-disabled-color: #212529;
    --bs-btn-disabled-bg: transparent;
    --bs-btn-disabled-border-color: #212529;
    --bs-gradient: none;
}

/* --- Navbar Logo Refinement --- */
.navbar-brand.logo-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    /* Define the exact footprint of your logo */
    width: 400px;
}

.navbar-brand.logo-container img {
    /* Ensures the logo never exceeds the navbar's vertical rhythm.
       60px is the sweet spot for a sticky header in 2026.
    */
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

/* UX: Shrink logo slightly on scroll (if you add a 'scrolled' class via JS) */
.navbar.sticky-top.scrolled .navbar-brand.logo-container img {
    max-height: 45px;
}

/* Accessibility: Ensure focus states are visible for WCAG 2.2 */
.logo-container:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--primary-gold);
    outline-offset: 4px;
}

.navbar {
    padding-top: 0.75rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRACTICE & INDUSTRY LINK SECTION (CRITICAL)
   ========================================================================== */

.practice-industry-section {
    background-color: var(--darker-bg);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Typography Utility Refinements */
.bg-white-05 {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.border-gold {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
}

/* Impact Box Design (Micro-interaction) */
.impact-box {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.impact-box:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px);
    background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    /* Subtle gold tint on hover */
}

/* Practice Interactive List */
.practice-item {
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    cursor: default;
}

.practice-item:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Icon Bounding Box - strict dimensions for alignment */
.practice-item .icon-wrapper {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.practice-item:hover .icon-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--darker-bg);
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.small,
small {
    font-size: 1em;
}