/* ==========================================================================
   PETCIX ACADEMY — ABOUT US PAGE STYLES (OPTIMIZED & FULLY RESPONSIVE)
   ==========================================================================
   Located at: static/css/about.css
   Used by: templates/about.html
   Breakpoints supported: 320px, 375px, 430px, 768px, 1024px, 1280px, 1440px+
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   0. SCOPED VARIABLES & LAYOUT RESETS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
    --about-section-py: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4.25rem);
    --about-section-py-compact: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
}

/* Accessibility Focus States */
.about-hero a:focus-visible,
.about-hero button:focus-visible,
.about-section a:focus-visible,
.vision-mission-section a:focus-visible,
.approach-section a:focus-visible,
.courses-showcase-section a:focus-visible,
.certification-section a:focus-visible,
.values-section a:focus-visible,
.commitment-section a:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-primary-magenta);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* Common Section Badges */
.section-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    background: rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.22);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary-magenta);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-badge i {
    font-size: 0.85em;
}

.section-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.35rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.22;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.section-subtext {
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.2vw, 1.02rem);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-magenta) 0%, var(--color-purple) 60%, var(--color-royal-blue) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. HERO SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: clamp(5.25rem, 8vw, 6.75rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: radial-gradient(100% 70% at 50% 0%, rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.14) 0%, rgba(250, 233, 249, 0) 100%);
}

.about-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -80px;
    width: clamp(260px, 35vw, 440px);
    height: clamp(260px, 35vw, 440px);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.16) 0%, rgba(109, 61, 210, 0.04) 60%, transparent 80%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(40px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.about-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -60px;
    left: -80px;
    width: clamp(240px, 30vw, 380px);
    height: clamp(240px, 30vw, 380px);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(45, 197, 244, 0.14) 0%, rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.04) 60%, transparent 80%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(40px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.about-breadcrumbs {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.about-breadcrumbs a {
    color: var(--color-purple);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.about-breadcrumbs a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary-magenta);
}

.about-breadcrumbs span {
    color: rgba(49, 27, 23, 0.35);
}

.about-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.12fr 0.88fr;
    gap: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 3.25rem);
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 15px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.12), rgba(109, 61, 210, 0.1));
    border: 1px solid rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.22);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-purple);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.06);
}

.about-hero-badge i {
    color: var(--color-primary-magenta);
}

.about-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.1rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.25vw, 1.05rem);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 560px;
}

.about-hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-hero-cta .btn {
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.about-hero-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.hero-pill-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.16);
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.hero-pill-item i {
    color: var(--color-primary-magenta);
    font-size: 0.85em;
}

/* Hero Visual & Media Card */
.about-hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-main-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(49, 27, 23, 0.12);
    border: 3px solid #ffffff;
    background: #ffffff;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    max-height: 380px;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-main-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 25%;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-premium);
}

.hero-main-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hero-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 45%, rgba(28, 17, 15, 0.8) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-image-caption {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-image-caption h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-image-caption p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Floating Badges / Chips — Responsively Contained */
.hero-floating-chip {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 8px 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(49, 27, 23, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    z-index: 2;
    animation: floatAnim 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.chip-top {
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
}

.chip-bottom {
    bottom: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

.chip-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.chip-icon.gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B, #D97706);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}

.chip-icon.magenta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-magenta), var(--color-purple));
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.35);
}

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

.chip-title {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.chip-sub {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

@keyframes floatAnim {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(-6px);
    }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. FAST TRUST STATS BAR
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.trust-strip {
    margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.trust-strip-inner {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 1.15rem 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(49, 27, 23, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.12);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.trust-icon-box {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-primary-magenta);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.trust-item:hover .trust-icon-box {
    background: var(--color-primary-magenta);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(4deg);
}

.trust-text h4 {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.trust-text p {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. ABOUT PETCIX ACADEMY (GENESIS & CORE WING)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-section {
    padding: var(--about-section-py) 0;
    position: relative;
}

.about-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
    gap: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
}

.about-media-stack {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.about-image-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(49, 27, 23, 0.09);
    border: 3px solid #ffffff;
    background: #ffffff;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    max-height: 380px;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.about-image-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 20%;
    display: block;
}

.about-highlight-box {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    background: rgba(28, 17, 15, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.1rem 1.35rem;
    max-width: 260px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.about-highlight-box .box-tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: var(--color-sky-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.about-highlight-box h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.about-highlight-box p {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
}

.about-content-col h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.8vw, 2.35rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.about-lead-para {
    font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.25vw, 1.05rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-purple);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.about-body-para {
    font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 1.1vw, 0.95rem);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-feature-points {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.about-point {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.12);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.about-point:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(49, 27, 23, 0.05);
}

.point-icon {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.15);
    color: var(--color-primary-magenta);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.point-text strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.point-text span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. VISION & MISSION (DUAL SPOTLIGHT CARDS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vision-mission-section {
    padding: var(--about-section-py) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(250, 233, 249, 0.45) 0%, rgba(248, 216, 236, 0.6) 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.vision-mission-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
}

.vm-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(49, 27, 23, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-premium);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.vm-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(49, 27, 23, 0.11);
}

.vm-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 5px;
}

.vm-card.vision-card::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-sky-blue), var(--color-royal-blue));
}

.vm-card.mission-card::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary-magenta), var(--color-purple));
}

.vm-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.vm-icon-orb {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vision-card .vm-icon-orb {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(45, 197, 244, 0.15), rgba(75, 108, 255, 0.2));
    color: var(--color-royal-blue);
    border: 1px solid rgba(75, 108, 255, 0.2);
}

.mission-card .vm-icon-orb {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.15), rgba(109, 61, 210, 0.2));
    color: var(--color-primary-magenta);
    border: 1px solid rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.2);
}

.vm-title-wrap h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.vm-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.75px;
    color: var(--color-purple);
}

.vm-card p.vm-statement {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.2vw, 1.05rem);
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.vm-pillars {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(49, 27, 23, 0.08);
}

.vm-pillar-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.vision-card .vm-pillar-tag {
    background: rgba(45, 197, 244, 0.12);
    color: #0284c7;
    border: 1px solid rgba(45, 197, 244, 0.25);
}

.mission-card .vm-pillar-tag {
    background: rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-purple);
    border: 1px solid rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.25);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. OUR APPROACH & GUIDING PHILOSOPHY
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.approach-section {
    padding: var(--about-section-py) 0;
    position: relative;
}

.philosophy-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C110F 0%, #311B17 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(28, 17, 15, 0.22);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.25);
}

.philosophy-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 280px;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.3), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.philosophy-header-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.philosophy-text-col h3 {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    color: var(--color-sky-blue);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.philosophy-formula {
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2.2vw, 1.65rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.3;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.philosophy-formula span.step-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF66EA, #B388FF);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.philosophy-formula .arrow-sep {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    margin: 0 4px;
    font-size: 0.85em;
}

.approach-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    position: relative;
}

.approach-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.6rem) clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
    border: 1px solid rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.14);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(49, 27, 23, 0.05);
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.approach-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(49, 27, 23, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.35);
}

.step-num-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.15rem;
    right: 1.15rem;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(49, 27, 23, 0.08);
    line-height: 1;
}

.approach-icon-circle {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.step-1 .approach-icon-circle {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4B6CFF, #2DC5F4);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(45, 197, 244, 0.35);
}

.step-2 .approach-icon-circle {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-magenta), #e066f0);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.35);
}

.step-3 .approach-icon-circle {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B, #EA580C);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}

.step-4 .approach-icon-circle {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10B981, #059669);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}

.approach-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.approach-card-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-purple);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.approach-card p {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.55;
    flex-grow: 1;
    margin: 0;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. OUR COURSES (FLAGSHIP PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.courses-showcase-section {
    padding: var(--about-section-py) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(250, 233, 249, 0.3) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.courses-duo-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
}

.course-feature-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(49, 27, 23, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.16);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-premium);
}

.course-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(49, 27, 23, 0.12);
}

.course-card-visual {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    max-height: 240px;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #f3e8f4;
}

.course-card-visual img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 25%;
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-premium);
    display: block;
}

.course-feature-card:hover .course-card-visual img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.course-badge-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.85rem;
    left: 0.85rem;
    background: rgba(28, 17, 15, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.course-duration-pill {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0.85rem;
    right: 0.85rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: var(--color-purple);
    padding: 4px 11px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.course-card-body {
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-card-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.6vw, 1.3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    line-height: 1.28;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.course-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-cert-note {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #92400e;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.course-cert-note i {
    color: #d97706;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.course-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.course-card-footer .btn {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. CERTIFICATION SPOTLIGHT (GRAM TARAKKI FOUNDATION)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.certification-section {
    padding: var(--about-section-py) 0;
    position: relative;
}

.cert-banner-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(49, 27, 23, 0.08);
    border: 2px solid rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.18);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cert-banner-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cert-info h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.1rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.22;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.cert-info p.cert-intro {
    font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.2vw, 1.02rem);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.cert-points-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cert-point-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
}

.cert-point-item i {
    color: #10B981;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cert-point-item span {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.cert-point-item strong {
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Certificate Image Display Frame */
.cert-mockup-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.cert-image-frame {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 460px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.08), 0 4px 12px rgba(49, 27, 23, 0.04);
    padding: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-premium), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-premium), border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.cert-image-frame:hover {
    border-color: rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.12), 0 6px 16px rgba(49, 27, 23, 0.06);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cert-image-frame .cert-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 4px);
}

.cert-image-frame .cert-fallback {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.cert-image-frame .cert-fallback.is-hidden,
.cert-image-frame .cert-img.is-hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

.cert-image-frame .cert-fallback-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--color-primary-magenta, #ce4ede);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.cert-image-frame .cert-fallback-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-main, #311b17);
}

.cert-image-frame .cert-fallback-text {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted, #6e5e5b);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. CORE VALUES (5 VALUE PILLARS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.values-section {
    padding: var(--about-section-py) 0;
    background: radial-gradient(70% 60% at 50% 10%, rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.08) 0%, transparent 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
}

.value-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem) clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
    border: 1px solid rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(49, 27, 23, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(49, 27, 23, 0.09);
    border-color: rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.3);
}

.value-icon-box {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}

.value-icon-box.val-1 {
    background: rgba(75, 108, 255, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-royal-blue);
}

.value-icon-box.val-2 {
    background: rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-primary-magenta);
}

.value-icon-box.val-3 {
    background: rgba(109, 61, 210, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-purple);
}

.value-icon-box.val-4 {
    background: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-teal);
}

.value-icon-box.val-5 {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-warning);
}

.value-card h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.value-card p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. COMMITMENT & CLOSING MANIFESTO BANNER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.commitment-section {
    padding: var(--about-section-py) 0;
    position: relative;
}

.commitment-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C110F 0%, #2A1715 50%, #311B17 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem) clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(28, 17, 15, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.25);
    text-align: center;
}

.commitment-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: clamp(320px, 50vw, 600px);
    height: clamp(240px, 35vw, 400px);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(206, 78, 222, 0.25) 0%, rgba(109, 61, 210, 0.08) 60%, transparent 80%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(50px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.commitment-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.commitment-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 5px 15px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-soft-pink);
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.commitment-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.4vw, 2.65rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.commitment-tagline {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.4vw, 1.15rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-sky-blue);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.commitment-text {
    font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 1.2vw, 0.98rem);
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.commitment-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.commitment-signature {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.commitment-signature i {
    color: var(--color-primary-magenta);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   10. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (DESKTOP, LAPTOP, TABLET, MOBILE)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Laptop & Small Desktop (1024px to 1279px) --- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .values-grid .value-card:nth-child(4) {
        grid-column: 1 / 2;
    }

    .values-grid .value-card:nth-child(5) {
        grid-column: 2 / 3;
    }
}

/* --- Tablet Landscape & Small Laptop (769px to 1023px) --- */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
    .about-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.25rem;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .about-hero-visual {
        max-width: 580px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .trust-strip-inner {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.15rem;
        padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .about-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .about-media-stack {
        max-width: 580px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .approach-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.15rem;
    }

    .cert-banner-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.25rem;
    }

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

    .values-grid .value-card:nth-child(5) {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }
}

/* --- Tablet Portrait & Large Mobile (641px to 768px) --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-hero {
        padding-top: 5.5rem;
        padding-bottom: 2.25rem;
    }

    .about-hero-cta {
        flex-direction: row;
    }

    .trust-strip-inner {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1rem;
        padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .vision-mission-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .courses-duo-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        max-width: 560px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .approach-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-floating-chip {
        padding: 6px 10px;
    }

    .chip-icon {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .chip-title {
        font-size: 0.76rem;
    }

    .chip-sub {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }

    .about-highlight-box {
        bottom: 10px;
        right: 10px;
        padding: 0.95rem 1.15rem;
        max-width: 240px;
    }
}

/* --- Mobile Standard (431px to 640px) --- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .about-hero {
        padding-top: 5rem;
        padding-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .about-hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 6.5vw, 2.3rem);
    }

    .about-hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    .about-hero-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 0.65rem;
    }

    .about-hero-cta .btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-main-card {
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
        max-height: 280px;
    }

    .hero-floating-chip {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Fast Trust Strip: Compact 2x2 grid */
    .trust-strip-inner {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 0.85rem;
        padding: 0.95rem 1rem;
    }

    .trust-item {
        gap: 9px;
    }

    .trust-icon-box {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .trust-text h4 {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .trust-text p {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    .about-image-card {
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
        max-height: 260px;
    }

    .about-highlight-box {
        position: static;
        max-width: 100%;
        margin-top: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
    }

    .philosophy-banner {
        padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .philosophy-formula {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    .approach-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0.85rem;
    }

    .approach-card {
        padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .course-card-footer {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .course-card-footer .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .cert-banner-card {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .values-grid .value-card:nth-child(5) {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }

    .value-card {
        padding: 1rem 0.9rem;
    }

    .value-icon-box {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    }

    .value-card h4 {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
    }

    .value-card p {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

    .commitment-card {
        padding: 2.25rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .commitment-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .commitment-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* --- Mobile Small & Ultra-Compact (320px to 430px) --- */
@media (max-width: 430px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }

    .about-hero {
        padding-top: 4.75rem;
        padding-bottom: 1.75rem;
    }

    .about-breadcrumbs {
        font-size: 0.74rem;
        padding: 4px 11px;
        margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    }

    .about-hero-badge {
        font-size: 0.74rem;
        padding: 5px 12px;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .about-hero-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
        line-height: 1.16;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .about-hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
        margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    }

    .hero-pill-item {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        padding: 4px 10px;
    }

    .trust-strip-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 0.65rem;
        padding: 0.85rem 0.75rem;
    }

    .trust-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 6px;
    }

    .trust-icon-box {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .trust-text h4 {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

    .trust-text p {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
    }

    .section-heading {
        font-size: 1.45rem;
    }

    .section-subtext {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    }

    .vm-card {
        padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    }

    .vm-header {
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .vm-icon-orb {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .vm-title-wrap h3 {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    .vm-card p.vm-statement {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        line-height: 1.55;
        margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    }

    .vm-pillars {
        gap: 0.4rem;
        padding-top: 1rem;
    }

    .vm-pillar-tag {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        padding: 4px 10px;
    }

    .philosophy-banner {
        padding: 1rem 1rem;
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    }

    .philosophy-formula {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .approach-card {
        padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    }

    .approach-card h4 {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .approach-card p {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .course-card-body {
        padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
    }

    .course-card-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .course-card-desc {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .cert-image-frame {
        padding: 6px;
    }

    .values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0.65rem;
    }

    .values-grid .value-card:nth-child(5) {
        grid-column: auto;
    }

    .value-card {
        padding: 1rem 1rem;
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .value-icon-box {
        margin-bottom: 0;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .commitment-card {
        padding: 2rem 1rem;
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    }

    .commitment-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .commitment-tagline {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
    }

    .commitment-text {
        font-size: 0.84rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* --- Ultra-Narrow Screens (320px) --- */
@media (max-width: 340px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 0.75rem;
    }

    .about-hero-title {
        font-size: 1.55rem;
    }

    .about-hero-badge {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        padding: 4px 10px;
    }

    .trust-strip-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0.6rem;
    }

    .trust-item {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .value-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}