:root {
    --primary: #0056D2; /* Coursera Signature Blue */
    --primary-dark: #00419e;
    --primary-light: #e8f0fe;
    --secondary: #0ea5e9;
    --dark: #1f2937;
    --light: #f8fafc;
    --text: #374151;
    --border: #e5e7eb;
    --white: #ffffff;
}

html, body {
    max-width: 100vw;
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    position: relative;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0056D2, #0284c7);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Navbar */
.lms-navbar {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    transition: 0.3s;
    z-index: 1100; /* Higher than sidebar card */
}

.lms-logo {
    height: 40px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--dark);
    padding: 10px 20px !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

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

.btn-login {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark);
    padding: 8px 24px;
}

.btn-signup {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 8px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
}

.btn-signup:hover {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-banner {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #eff6ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-banner h1 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Course Cards */
.lms-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    height: 100%;
}

.lms-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.lms-card-img {
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.lms-card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.lms-card:hover .lms-card-img img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.lms-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.lms-card-body {
    padding: 25px;
}

.lms-card-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--dark);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.lms-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.lms-meta i {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-right: 5px;
}

.lms-price-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 20px;
}

.lms-price {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark);
}

.btn-view {
    background: var(--light);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.btn-view:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Footer */
.lms-footer {
    background: var(--white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: #64748b;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

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

.social-links a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--light);
    color: var(--dark);
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-right: 10px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.fw-800 { font-weight: 800; }
.h-fit { height: fit-content; }
.shadow-2xl { box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); }

/* Stats Card */
.stat-card {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Feature Box */
.feature-box {
    padding: 10px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.feature-box:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

/* Testimonial Card */
.testimonial-card {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    background: var(--white) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Category Item Hover */
.category-item {
    background: var(--white);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.category-item:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.category-item:hover h6 {
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

.category-item:hover .icon-circle {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2) !important;
}

.category-item:hover .icon-circle i {
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

.hover-bg {
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.hover-bg:hover {
    background: #f8fafc;
}
.cursor-not-allowed {
    cursor: not-allowed;
}
.btn-white {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #1e293b;
}
.btn-white:hover {
    background: #f1f5f9;
}

/* Simple, Attractive Animated Homepage Styling */
@keyframes floatBadge {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-5px); }
}

@keyframes pulseSoft {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.85; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.02); }
}

@keyframes gradientShift {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

.anim-float {
    animation: floatBadge 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    display: inline-block;
}

.anim-pulse {
    animation: pulseSoft 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-simple {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8faff 0%, #eff6ff 50%, #ffffff 100%);
    position: relative;
    padding: 80px 0 60px;
}

.hero-simple::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 20%;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.search-pill-box {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.search-pill-box:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.course-card-simple {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.course-card-simple:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.course-thumb-box {
    position: relative;
    height: 190px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0f172a;
}

.course-thumb-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.course-card-simple:hover .course-thumb-box img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.category-pill-btn {
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #475569;
}
.category-pill-btn:hover {
    background: #f8fafc;
    color: var(--primary);
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.category-pill-btn.active {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25);
}

.feature-card-clean {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
}
.feature-card-clean:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

/* Coursera-Inspired Sleek Aesthetics */
.coursera-hero {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    padding: 50px 0 40px;
}

.coursera-search-group {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 2px solid #0056D2;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 86, 210, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.coursera-search-group input {
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 12px 16px;
}
.coursera-search-group button {
    background: #0056D2;
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.coursera-search-group button:hover {
    background: #00419e;
}

.coursera-filter-tab {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #4b5563;
    background: #f3f4f6;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}
.coursera-filter-tab:hover {
    background: #e5e7eb;
    color: #111827;
}
.coursera-filter-tab.active {
    background: #0056D2;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #0056D2;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Catalog Section Header - Centered with Brush Underline
   ========================================================================== */
.catalog-section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

/* The word with the brush underline beneath it */
.brush-underline-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* SVG drawn under the text */
.brush-underline-svg {
    position: absolute;
    left: -2px;
    bottom: -10px;
    width: calc(100% + 4px);
    height: 14px;
    overflow: visible;
    /* animate the stroke drawing */
    stroke-dasharray: 220;
    stroke-dashoffset: 220;
    animation: brush-draw 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.3s forwards;
}

@keyframes brush-draw {
    to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM COURSE CARDS - Aesthetic Redesign
   ========================================================================== */
.coursera-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 86, 210, 0);
    position: relative;
}
.coursera-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 86, 210, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.coursera-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.005);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(0, 86, 210, 0.14), 0 0 0 2px rgba(0, 86, 210, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(0, 86, 210, 0.25);
}
.coursera-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Thumbnail Wrapper */
.coursera-thumb-wrap {
    height: 210px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0f172a;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.coursera-thumb-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
    filter: brightness(0.92);
}
.coursera-card:hover .coursera-thumb-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    filter: brightness(1.02);
}

/* Gradient overlay on thumbnail */
.coursera-thumb-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        transparent 40%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.52) 100%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Category badge on image */
.coursera-thumb-wrap .course-cat-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    z-index: 2;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    color: #ffffff;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Top Rated badge */
.coursera-thumb-wrap .course-top-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    z-index: 2;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: #facc15;
    color: #1f2937;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.4);
}

/* Lessons pill on bottom-left of thumbnail */
.course-lessons-pill {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    z-index: 2;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}
.course-lessons-pill i {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Card Body */
.coursera-card-body {
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Provider */
.coursera-partner-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.7px;
    color: #0056D2;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.coursera-partner-logo i {
    color: #0056D2;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Title */
.coursera-course-title {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 2.75em;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

/* Description */
.coursera-course-skills {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.5;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    flex: 1;
}

/* Rating */
.coursera-rating-box {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    background: #fffbeb;
    border: 1px solid #fde68a;
    padding: 3px 10px 3px 7px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}
.coursera-rating-box i {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Level pill */
.course-level-pill {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: #f0f9ff;
    color: #0284c7;
    border: 1px solid #bae6fd;
    display: inline-block;
}

.coursera-card-meta {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #6b7280;
}

/* Card Footer */
.coursera-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 14px 20px 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.8) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Price */
.course-price-main {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.course-price-free {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #16a34a;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}
.course-price-old {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-decoration: line-through;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

/* View Course CTA Button */
.btn-course-view {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0056D2 0%, #0041a8 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 86, 210, 0.3);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-course-view i {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.btn-course-view:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 86, 210, 0.4);
    color: #ffffff !important;
}
.coursera-card:hover .btn-course-view i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Animated LearNix-Style Hero Section (with Student Cutout & Floating Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-animated-section {
    position: relative;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 25%, #2a76f6 0%, #155dfc 40%, #0c4ad4 75%, #083ca8 100%);
    overflow: hidden !important;
    max-width: 100%;
    contain: paint;
    padding-top: 55px;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Ambient Background Glows */
.hero-animated-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 900px;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: 900px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.25) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.05) 60%, transparent 80%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Hero Badge Pill */
.hero-badge-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 8px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero-badge-pill:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.hero-badge-pill .badge-icon {
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Hero Main Title */
.hero-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5.2vw, 4.1rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -1.2px;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(3, 21, 75, 0.25);
    word-break: break-word;
}
.hero-main-title .gradient-text-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #e0f2fe 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Hero Subtitle */
.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.8vw, 1.15rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    max-width: 660px;
    margin: 0 auto 32px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Hero Pill Search Bar */
.hero-search-wrapper {
    max-width: 560px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    padding: 0 16px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}
.hero-search-form {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 6px 8px 6px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 15, 60, 0.22), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}
.hero-search-form:focus-within {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 15, 60, 0.3), 0 0 0 3px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.6);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.hero-search-form i.search-icon {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-right: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-search-form input {
    flex: 1 1 0;
    min-width: 0;
    width: 100%;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    background: transparent;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 8px 0;
}
.hero-search-form input::placeholder {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: 400;
}
.hero-search-form button {
    background: #0056D2;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 86, 210, 0.3);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.hero-search-form button:hover {
    background: #00419e;
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Stage Area: Student Photo + Concentric Rings + Floating Cards */
.hero-stage {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 960px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-end;
    min-height: 440px;
}

/* Concentric Ripple Rings Behind Student */
.hero-ripples {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -60px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.hero-ripple-ring {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-ripple-ring.ring-1 {
    width: 680px;
    height: 680px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    animation: ripplePulse 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hero-ripple-ring.ring-2 {
    width: 530px;
    height: 530px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    animation: ripplePulse 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate 1s;
}
.hero-ripple-ring.ring-3 {
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 70%, transparent 100%);
    animation: ripplePulse 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate 2s;
}

/* Student Image */
.hero-student-img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 480px;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 25px 35px rgba(2, 20, 65, 0.4));
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.hero-student-img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.015);
}

/* Floating Cards */
.hero-floating-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 15, 60, 0.26);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    z-index: 4;
    text-align: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.hero-floating-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 25px 55px rgba(0, 15, 60, 0.35);
}

/* Left Card: 4.8 Rating */
.hero-floating-card.card-left {
    left: 2%;
    bottom: 22%;
    max-width: 250px;
    animation: floatCardLeft 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-floating-card .rating-number {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}
.hero-floating-card .rating-stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin: 6px 0;
    display: flex;
    gap: 2px;
}
.hero-floating-card .card-caption {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Right Card: 60k+ Learners */
.hero-floating-card.card-right {
    right: 2%;
    bottom: 26%;
    max-width: 270px;
    animation: floatCardRight 6s ease-in-out infinite 0.6s;
}
.avatar-stack-hero {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.avatar-stack-hero img {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2.5px solid #ffffff;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin-left: -9px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.avatar-stack-hero img:first-child {
    margin-left: 0;
}
.hero-floating-card .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

/* Playful Floating Doodles */
.hero-doodle {
    position: absolute;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Top Right Yellow 4-Point Star */
.hero-doodle.doodle-star {
    right: 12%;
    top: 36%;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    animation: sparkleTwinkle 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate, sparkleRotate 14s linear infinite;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.45));
}

/* Middle Left Yellow Sunburst Doodle */
.hero-doodle.doodle-sun {
    left: 10%;
    bottom: 35%;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    animation: sunburstPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.45));
}

/* Top Left Hand-Drawn White Curves */
.hero-doodle.doodle-curve {
    left: 11%;
    top: 18%;
    width: 76px;
    height: 52px;
    animation: doodleFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Keyframe Animations */
@keyframes floatCardLeft {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(0.8deg);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
    }
}

@keyframes floatCardRight {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-14px) rotate(-0.8deg);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
    }
}

@keyframes ripplePulse {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0.97);
        opacity: 0.7;
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.03);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes sparkleTwinkle {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.85);
        opacity: 0.75;
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1.15);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes sparkleRotate {
    0% {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }
    100% {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

@keyframes sunburstPulse {
    0% {
        transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.9);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
    50% {
        transform: rotate(20deg) scale(1.1);
        opacity: 1;
    }
    100% {
        transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.9);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
}

@keyframes doodleFloat {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(3deg);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Instructor Sonu Sagar Hand-Drawn Brush Arrow & Callout Badge
   ========================================================================== */
.instructor-pointer-wrap {
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px;
    right: 17%;
    z-index: 6;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    animation: instructorFloat 4.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.instructor-note-bubble {
    pointer-events: auto;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(2, 20, 70, 0.28), 0 0 0 2.5px #facc15;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
    transform: rotate(2.5deg);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
    cursor: default;
}
.instructor-note-bubble:hover {
    transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(2, 20, 70, 0.38), 0 0 0 3px #facc15;
}

.instructor-badge-role {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: #0056D2;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.instructor-handwritten-text {
    font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.05;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.instructor-handwritten-text strong {
    color: #0056D2;
}
.instructor-handwritten-text .wave-emoji {
    display: inline-block;
    animation: handWave 2.5s infinite;
    transform-origin: 70% 70%;
}

.instructor-brush-arrow {
    width: 95px;
    height: 65px;
    margin-top: -4px;
    margin-left: 8px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 3px 8px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.55));
    animation: arrowNudge 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes instructorFloat {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
    }
}

@keyframes arrowNudge {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate(-3px, 3px);
    }
}

@keyframes handWave {
    0% { transform: rotate( 0.0deg) }
    10% { transform: rotate(14.0deg) }
    20% { transform: rotate(-8.0deg) }
    30% { transform: rotate(14.0deg) }
    40% { transform: rotate(-4.0deg) }
    50% { transform: rotate(10.0deg) }
    60% { transform: rotate( 0.0deg) }
   100% { transform: rotate( 0.0deg) }
}

/* Mobile Stats Row (Shown below photo on screens < 992px) */
.hero-mobile-stats-row {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    margin-top: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    padding: 0 10px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}
.hero-mobile-stat-pill {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 15, 60, 0.18);
    flex: 1 1 0;
    min-width: 0;
    text-align: left;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}
.hero-mobile-stat-pill .stat-main {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.hero-mobile-stat-pill .stat-sub {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: #64748b;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 2px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Clean Responsive Media Queries for Hero
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .hero-animated-section {
        padding-top: 36px;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }
    .hero-main-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 5vw, 2.5rem) !important;
        line-height: 1.22;
        letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }
    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        padding: 0 15px;
        margin-bottom: 22px;
    }
    .hero-search-wrapper {
        padding: 0 15px;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }
    .hero-stage {
        min-height: auto;
        padding-bottom: 5px;
    }
    .hero-student-img {
        max-width: 320px;
        width: 82%;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }
    .instructor-pointer-wrap {
        top: 10px;
        right: 8%;
        transform: scale(0.85);
        transform-origin: top right;
    }
    .hero-doodle {
        display: none;
    }
    .hero-ripple-ring.ring-1 {
        width: 380px;
        height: 380px;
    }
    .hero-ripple-ring.ring-2 {
        width: 290px;
        height: 290px;
    }
    .hero-ripple-ring.ring-3 {
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .hero-animated-section {
        padding-top: 22px;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }
    .hero-badge-pill {
        font-size: 0.76rem;
        padding: 5px 12px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .hero-main-title {
        font-size: 1.52rem !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
        letter-spacing: -0.4px !important;
        padding: 0 4px !important;
    }
    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.82rem !important;
        line-height: 1.45 !important;
        padding: 0 8px !important;
        margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    }
    .hero-search-wrapper {
        padding: 0 8px !important;
        margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    }
    .hero-search-form {
        padding: 4px 6px 4px 12px !important;
    }
    .hero-search-form i.search-icon {
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
        margin-right: 6px !important;
    }
    .hero-search-form input {
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
        padding: 5px 0 !important;
    }
    .hero-search-form input::placeholder {
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .hero-search-form button {
        padding: 6px 14px !important;
        font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    }
    .hero-stage {
        min-height: auto;
        padding-bottom: 0;
    }
    .hero-student-img {
        max-width: 235px !important;
        width: 70% !important;
    }
    .instructor-pointer-wrap {
        top: 2px !important;
        right: 2% !important;
        transform: scale(0.68) !important;
        transform-origin: top right !important;
    }
    .instructor-note-bubble {
        padding: 6px 12px !important;
        border-radius: 14px !important;
    }
    .instructor-badge-role {
        font-size: 0.6rem !important;
    }
    .instructor-handwritten-text {
        font-size: 1.4rem !important;
    }
    .instructor-brush-arrow {
        width: 72px !important;
        height: 48px !important;
        margin-left: 4px !important;
    }
    .hero-ripple-ring.ring-1 {
        width: 260px !important;
        height: 260px !important;
    }
    .hero-ripple-ring.ring-2 {
        width: 200px !important;
        height: 200px !important;
    }
    .hero-ripple-ring.ring-3 {
        width: 145px !important;
        height: 145px !important;
    }
    .hero-mobile-stats-row {
        margin-top: 10px !important;
        margin-bottom: 4px !important;
        padding: 0 8px !important;
        max-width: 350px !important;
    }
    .hero-mobile-stat-pill {
        padding: 7px 10px !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
    }
    .hero-mobile-stat-pill .stat-main {
        font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    }
    .hero-mobile-stat-pill .stat-sub {
        font-size: 0.64rem !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 2: Modern Faded Design Credentials / Trust Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.section-faded-trust {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0f6ff 0%, #f8faff 45%, #ffffff 100%);
    padding: 42px 0;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    contain: paint;
    max-width: 100vw;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.75);
}

/* Soft Faded Background Ambient Glows */
.section-faded-trust::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    left: 20%;
    width: 450px;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.4) 0%, rgba(224, 242, 254, 0.05) 70%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.section-faded-trust::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -60px;
    right: 15%;
    width: 400px;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(254, 240, 138, 0.25) 0%, rgba(254, 249, 195, 0.05) 70%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Modern Faded Glass Card */
.faded-trust-card {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) 0%, rgba(246, 250, 255, 0.72) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(219, 234, 254, 0.85);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) inset, 0 10px 25px rgba(2, 20, 70, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.faded-trust-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 0%, rgba(240, 246, 255, 0.88) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) inset, 0 18px 36px rgba(0, 86, 210, 0.1);
}

/* Faded Watermark Icon */
.faded-watermark-icon {
    position: absolute;
    right: -6px;
    bottom: -8px;
    font-size: 4rem;
    opacity: 0.05;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    line-height: 1;
}
.faded-trust-card:hover .faded-watermark-icon {
    opacity: 0.12;
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-6deg);
}

/* Icon Containers with Faded Pastel Glows */
.trust-icon-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faded-trust-card:hover .trust-icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(4deg);
}

.trust-icon-box.box-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff6ff 0%, #dbeafe 100%);
    color: #0056D2;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 86, 210, 0.14);
}
.trust-icon-box.box-emerald {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf4 0%, #dcfce7 100%);
    color: #16a34a;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.14);
}
.trust-icon-box.box-sky {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f9ff 0%, #e0f2fe 100%);
    color: #0284c7;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.14);
}
.trust-icon-box.box-amber {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffbeb 0%, #fef3c7 100%);
    color: #d97706;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.14);
}

/* Content Details */
.trust-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.trust-badge-pill {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.7px;
    padding: 3px 9px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.trust-badge-pill.pill-blue {
    background: rgba(0, 86, 210, 0.08);
    color: #0056D2;
}
.trust-badge-pill.pill-emerald {
    background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.08);
    color: #16a34a;
}
.trust-badge-pill.pill-sky {
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
    color: #0284c7;
}
.trust-badge-pill.pill-amber {
    background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.08);
    color: #d97706;
}

.trust-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.trust-desc {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 3: Custom "More Courses" Button Design
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-more-courses-custom {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0056D2 0%, #003fa0 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 13px 26px 13px 20px;
    border-radius: 60px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 86, 210, 0.3), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) inset;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-more-courses-custom::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), transparent);
    transition: 0.6s ease;
}
.btn-more-courses-custom:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.btn-more-courses-custom:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 86, 210, 0.4), 0 0 0 2px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.4) inset;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.btn-icon-wrapper {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.btn-more-courses-custom:hover .btn-icon-wrapper {
    transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(1.1);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.btn-text-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: left;
}
.btn-main-label {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #ffffff;
}
.btn-sub-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.btn-arrow-wrapper {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-left: 4px;
    color: #ffffff;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.btn-more-courses-custom:hover .btn-arrow-wrapper {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0056D2;
}

/* Mobile Media Queries for Faded Section & Button */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .section-faded-trust {
        padding: 32px 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .section-faded-trust {
        padding: 24px 0;
    }
    .faded-trust-card {
        padding: 14px 12px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .trust-icon-box {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        border-radius: 10px;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .trust-badge-pill {
        font-size: 0.58rem;
        padding: 2px 6px;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .trust-title {
        font-size: 0.86rem;
        margin-bottom: 2px;
    }
    .trust-desc {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        line-height: 1.35;
    }
    .faded-watermark-icon {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
        right: -4px;
        bottom: -4px;
    }
    
    /* More Courses Button Mobile */
    .btn-more-courses-custom {
        padding: 10px 18px 10px 14px;
        gap: 12px;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 320px;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }
    .btn-icon-wrapper {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .btn-main-label {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
    }
    .btn-sub-label {
        font-size: 0.66rem;
    }
    .btn-arrow-wrapper {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        margin-left: 0;
    }
}