:root {
    /* ===== MENTORO Brand Palette (from Logo Gradient) ===== */
    --accent-start: #034d5a;
    --accent-mid: #7a5faa;
    --accent-end: #f56f6c;
    --accent-blue: #2d5986;
    --accent-indigo: #4c5d9a;
    --accent-orchid: #a860a8;
    --accent-rose: #c8629b;
    --accent-berry: #d9658f;

    /* ===== Brand Gradient ===== */
    --gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #034d5a, #4c5d9a, #7a5faa, #d9658f, #f56f6c);
    --gradient-h: linear-gradient(90deg, #034d5a, #4c5d9a, #7a5faa, #d9658f, #f56f6c);

    /* ===== Light Body ===== */
    --bg: #f7f5f9;
    --bg-alt: #eeeaf3;
    --bg-card: #ffffff;

    /* ===== Dark Sections (Hero / Footer) ===== */
    --bg-dark: #10102a;
    --bg-dark-alt: #161640;

    /* ===== Text ===== */
    --text: #1a1230;
    --text-dim: #5c5470;
    --text-muted: #8a839a;
    --text-light: #ffffff;
    --text-light-dim: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);

    /* ===== Borders ===== */
    --border: rgba(90, 70, 130, 0.10);
    --border-hover: rgba(90, 70, 130, 0.25);
    --border-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    --border-light-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    /* ===== Glow ===== */
    --glow-purple: rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.35);
    --glow-coral: rgba(245, 111, 108, 0.3);

    /* ===== Typography ===== */
    --font: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --radius: 16px;
}

*,
*::before,
*::after {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    background: var(--bg);
    color: var(--text);
    font-family: var(--font);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    cursor: none;
    line-height: 1.7;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

a {
    cursor: none;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
}

/* ======= SCROLL PROGRESS ======= */
.scroll-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--gradient-h);
    z-index: 10000;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--glow-purple);
}

/* ======= CUSTOM CURSOR ======= */
.cursor {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--accent-mid);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    mix-blend-mode: difference;
    transition: width 0.3s, height 0.3s;
}

.cursor-follower {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.4);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9998;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.cursor-follower.hover-active {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.8);
    background: rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.06);
    border-color: var(--accent-mid);
}

/* ======= PRELOADER ======= */
.preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
}

.preloader.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}

.preloader-inner {
    text-align: center;
}

.preloader-text {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.preloader-text span {
    background: var(--gradient-h);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.preloader-bar {
    width: 200px;
    height: 3px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.preloader-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--gradient-h);
    animation: preloaderFill 1.8s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes preloaderFill {
    to {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ======= NAVBAR ======= */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.2rem 5%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(16, 16, 42, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    transition: padding 0.4s ease;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    padding: 0.9rem 5%;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.logo img {
    height: 42px;
    width: auto;
}

.logo-text {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    background: var(--gradient-h);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.nav-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.8rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-links a {
    color: var(--text-light-dim);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: color 0.3s;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-h);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta):hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    cursor: none;
    z-index: 1001;
    padding: 5px;
}

.hamburger span {
    width: 28px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #fff;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    transform-origin: center;
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 6px);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -6px);
}

/* ======= BUTTONS ======= */
.btn-glow {
    padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
    border: none;
    background: var(--gradient);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.5s var(--ease);
    cursor: none;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    font-family: var(--font);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--glow-purple);
}

.btn-glow::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s var(--ease);
}

.btn-glow:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 35px var(--glow-purple), 0 0 15px var(--glow-coral);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-glow:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.neon-btn:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px var(--glow-purple), 0 0 20px rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.2);
}

.btn-glow .btn-arrow {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-glow:hover .btn-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-outline {
    padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-mid);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--accent-mid);
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    cursor: none;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--accent-mid);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 25px var(--glow-purple);
}

/* Dark section variant */
.hero .btn-outline {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.hero .btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: #fff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #fff;
}

.btn-glow.large,
.btn-outline.large {
    padding: 1.1rem 2.8rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.btn-glow.small {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.w-100 {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* ======= COMMON ======= */
.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 5%;
}

.section-heading {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.section-heading.center {
    text-align: center;
}

.section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--accent-mid);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.neon-text {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.neon-accent {
    background: var(--gradient-h);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.line {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gradient-h);
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.neon-line {
    background: var(--gradient-h);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--glow-purple);
}

.center-line {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* ======= HERO (DARK SECTION) ======= */
.hero {
    height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--bg-dark) 0%, var(--bg-dark-alt) 50%, #1a0a30 100%);
}

#particleCanvas {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.08;
    filter: blur(3px);
}

.hero-content {
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 900px;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.35);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--accent-orchid);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    background: rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.subtitle {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.typewriter-wrapper {
    display: inline;
}

.typewriter {
    background: var(--gradient-h);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.typewriter-cursor {
    animation: blink 0.8s infinite;
    color: var(--accent-mid);
}

@keyframes blink {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 3rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mouse {
    width: 22px;
    height: 36px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.4);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 6px;
}

.wheel {
    width: 3px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--accent-mid);
    border-radius: 3px;
    animation: scrollDown 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollDown {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(12px);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* ======= MARQUEE ======= */
.marquee-section {
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--bg-alt);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.marquee-content {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
    white-space: nowrap;
    align-items: center;
}

.marquee-content span {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.marquee-content .dot {
    font-size: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--gradient-h);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

@keyframes marquee {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* ======= ABOUT (LIGHT SECTION) ======= */
.about {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: var(--bg);
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.about-card {
    padding: 2.5rem;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: all 0.5s var(--ease);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(90, 70, 130, 0.04);
}

.about-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.08), transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s;
}

.about-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.about-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(90, 70, 130, 0.12), 0 0 30px rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.06);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.card-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.06);
    line-height: 1;
}

.icon-svg {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-mid);
    opacity: 0.9;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--glow-purple));
}

.icon-svg svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.about-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text);
}

.about-card p {
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ======= PROCESS / TIMELINE (LIGHT SECTION) ======= */
.process {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: var(--bg-alt);
}

.timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline-line {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--border);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.timeline-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-dot {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    background: var(--bg-alt);
    border: 2px solid rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.35);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot {
    background: var(--accent-mid);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--glow-purple);
    border-color: var(--accent-mid);
}

.timeline-content {
    width: 45%;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(90, 70, 130, 0.04);
}

.timeline-content:hover {
    border-color: rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.2);
    background: var(--bg-card);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(90, 70, 130, 0.1);
}

.timeline-content.left {
    margin-right: auto;
    text-align: right;
}

.timeline-content.right {
    margin-left: auto;
}

.step-num {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: var(--gradient-h);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text);
}

.timeline-content p {
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ======= SERVICES (LIGHT SECTION) ======= */
.services {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: var(--bg);
}

.services-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.service-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: relative;
    cursor: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.service-row:first-child {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.service-row:hover {
    padding-left: 2rem;
}

.service-row::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.04);
    transition: width 0.6s var(--ease);
}

.service-row:hover::before {
    width: 100%;
}

.service-info {
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
}

.service-info h3 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.service-row:hover .service-info h3 {
    color: var(--text);
    background: var(--gradient-h);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.service-info p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    max-width: 700px;
    opacity: 0;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.5s var(--ease);
}

.service-row:hover .service-info p {
    opacity: 1;
    max-height: 150px;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}


/* ======= IMPACT STATS ======= */
.impact-stats {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--bg-dark) 0%, var(--bg-dark-alt) 50%, #1a0a30 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.impact-stats::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-h);
}

.impact-stats::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-h);
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-item {
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
}

.stat-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 20%;
    height: 60%;
    width: 1px;
    background: rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.2);
}

.stat-item:last-child::after {
    display: none;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: var(--gradient-h);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    line-height: 1;
    display: inline;
}

.stat-suffix {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-orchid);
    display: inline;
    vertical-align: top;
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.stat-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ======= TRUSTED SECTION ======= */
.trusted-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: var(--bg-alt);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.uni-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.uni-marquee-content {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    animation: uniMarquee 40s linear infinite;
    white-space: nowrap;
    align-items: center;
}

.uni-name {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.uni-dot {
    font-size: 0.45rem;
    background: var(--gradient-h);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

@keyframes uniMarquee {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

.trust-badges {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(90, 70, 130, 0.04);
}

.trust-badge:hover {
    border-color: rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(90, 70, 130, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.trust-badge svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    color: var(--accent-mid);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-badge span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ======= DISCIPLINES ======= */
.disciplines {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: var(--bg);
}

.disciplines-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

.discipline-chip {
    padding: 0.7rem 1.8rem;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    cursor: default;
}

.discipline-chip:hover {
    border-color: rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.3);
    color: var(--accent-mid);
    background: rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(90, 70, 130, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
/* MAIN CARD */
.mentor-card {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1050px;
    min-height: auto;

    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);

    border: 1px solid rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.12);
    border-radius: 28px;

    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;

    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 330px 1fr;

    transition: all 0.5s var(--ease);

    box-shadow:
        0 18px 60px rgba(90, 70, 130, 0.12),
        0 0 30px rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.05);
}


/* IMAGE */
 .mentor-image-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
}




/* CONTENT */
.mentor-info {
    padding: 2.4rem 2.5rem;

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}


/* NAME */
.mentor-info h3 {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;

    font-weight: 800;
}


/* TITLE */
.mentor-title {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;

    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}


/* BIO */
.mentor-bio {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.75;

    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;

    max-width: 100%;
}


/* DETAIL GRID */
.mentor-details {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.8rem;
}


/* DETAIL ITEM */
.detail-item {
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem;

    background: rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.04);

    border: 1px solid rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.08);

    border-radius: 14px;

    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}


/* LABEL */
.detail-label {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;

    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}


/* VALUE */
.detail-value {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
}


/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .mentor-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .mentor-image-wrap {
        min-height: 340px;
    }

    .mentor-info {
        padding: 2rem;
    }

    .mentor-details {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* HIGHLIGHT DETAIL LABELS */
.detail-label {
    display: inline-block;

    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(3, 77, 90, 0.12),
        rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.14),
        rgba(245, 111, 108, 0.12)
    );

    color: var(--text);

    padding: 0.45rem 0.7rem;

    border-radius: 10px;

    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;

    border: 1px solid rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.12);

    box-shadow:
        0 4px 12px rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.08);
}

/* HOVER EFFECT */
.detail-item:hover .detail-label {

    background: var(--gradient-h);

    color: #fff;

    -webkit-text-fill-color: #fff;

    box-shadow:
        0 6px 18px rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.20);
}



/* ======= SHOWCASE (LIGHT SECTION) ======= */
/* ======= SHOWCASE (LIGHT SECTION) ======= */
.showcase {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: var(--bg);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pattern-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 0;
}

.pattern-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    animation: patternMove 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes patternMove {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate(60px, 60px) rotate(1deg);
    }
}

.showcase .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* FIX: Center everything in showcase-content */
.showcase-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 60vh;
}

/* FIX: Center the image wrapper */
.showcase-visual {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

/* FIX: Center the image container */
.showcase-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow:
        0 30px 80px rgba(90, 70, 130, 0.18),
        0 0 40px rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.12);
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}

/* Center the image itself */
.showcase-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 24px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.showcase-img-wrapper:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.neon-border-anim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -3px;
    border-radius: 28px;
    z-index: -1;
    background: conic-gradient(
        from 0deg,
        var(--accent-start),
        var(--accent-mid),
        var(--accent-end),
        var(--accent-start)
    );
    animation: borderSpin 5s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0.8;
    filter: blur(2px);
}

@keyframes borderSpin {
    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

.floating-badges {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.float-badge {
    position: absolute;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(90, 70, 130, 0.1);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.badge-1 {
    top: 10%;
    right: -10%;
    animation: floatBadge 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.badge-2 {
    bottom: 20%;
    left: -5%;
    animation: floatBadge 3.5s ease-in-out infinite 0.5s;
}

.badge-3 {
    bottom: 5%;
    right: 5%;
    animation: floatBadge 4s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
}

@keyframes floatBadge {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
}

/* Remove any leftover showcase-reports styles that might be causing issues */
.showcase-reports {
    display: none;
}

/* Responsive fix for mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .showcase-content {
        min-height: 50vh;
    }
    
    .showcase-img-wrapper {
        max-width: 90%;
    }
    
    .badge-1 {
        right: -5%;
        top: 0;
    }
    
    .badge-2 {
        left: -5%;
        bottom: 10%;
    }
    
    .badge-3 {
        right: 0;
        bottom: -5%;
    }
}
/* ======= TESTIMONIALS (LIGHT SECTION) ======= */
.testimonials {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: var(--bg-alt);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-slider {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-track {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}

.testimonial-card {
    min-width: 100%;
    padding: 3rem;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(90, 70, 130, 0.04);
}

.quote-mark {
    font-size: 6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: var(--gradient-h);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    opacity: 0.15;
    line-height: 1;
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    left: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: var(--gradient);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.testimonial-author strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text);
}

.testimonial-author span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.testimonial-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-dots .dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.3);
    background: transparent;
    cursor: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    padding: 0;
}

.testimonial-dots .dot.active {
    background: var(--accent-mid);
    border-color: var(--accent-mid);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--glow-purple);
}

/* ======= FAQ (LIGHT SECTION) ======= */
.faq {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: var(--bg);
}

.faq-list {
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-family: var(--font);
    text-align: left;
    cursor: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    color: var(--accent-mid);
}

.faq-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-icon span {
    position: absolute;
    background: var(--accent-mid);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-icon span:first-child {
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
}

.faq-icon span:last-child {
    width: 2px;
    height: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon span:last-child {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    opacity: 0;
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.5s var(--ease);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    max-height: 300px;
}

.faq-answer p {
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ======= CTA / CONTACT (DARK SECTION) ======= */
.cta {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--bg-dark) 0%, var(--bg-dark-alt) 50%, #1a0a30 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-h);
}

.cta .section-tag {
    color: var(--accent-orchid);
}

.cta .neon-text {
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.cta-content {
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-desc {
    text-align: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.8rem;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.8rem;
}

.form-group {
    position: relative;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    padding: 1.2rem;
    padding-top: 1.6rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    appearance: none;
}

.form-group select {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.form-group select option {
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    color: #fff;
}

.form-group label {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.2rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.form-group textarea~label {
    top: 1.2rem;
    transform: none;
}

.form-group select~label {
    top: 0.4rem;
    transform: none;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.form-group input:focus~label,
.form-group input:valid~label,
.form-group textarea:focus~label,
.form-group textarea:valid~label {
    top: 0.4rem;
    transform: none;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--accent-orchid);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.4);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.1);
}

.form-success {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem;
}

.form-success.show {
    display: block;
}

.success-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-mid);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--glow-purple);
    color: var(--accent-mid);
}

.form-success h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.form-success p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* ======= FOOTER (DARK SECTION) ======= */
footer {
    padding: 5rem 0 2rem;
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    border-top: 2px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--gradient-h) 1;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-logo img {
    height: 36px;
    width: auto;
}

.footer-logo-text {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    background: var(--gradient-h);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.footer-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.social-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-light-dim);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-icon svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

.social-icon:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-mid);
    color: var(--accent-mid);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--glow-purple);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.footer-col ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-col ul a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: color 0.3s, padding-left 0.3s;
    cursor: none;
}

.footer-col ul a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-orchid);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: none;
}

.newsletter-form input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: rgba(122, 95, 170, 0.4);
}

.copyright {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: color 0.3s;
    cursor: none;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-orchid);
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.social-icon {
    width: fit-content;
    height: auto;
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;

    border-radius: 50px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.social-icon span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-light-dim);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.social-icon:hover span {
    color: var(--accent-orchid);
}



/* ======= RESPONSIVE ======= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .neon-text {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .mentors-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .showcase-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .stat-item:nth-child(2)::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .trust-badges {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .trust-badges {
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .trust-badge {
        padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    }

    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 80%;
        height: 100vh;
        background: rgba(16, 16, 42, 0.97);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        transition: right 0.4s var(--ease);
        border-left: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        right: 0;
    }

    .nav-links a {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .hero h1 {
        letter-spacing: 0;
    }

    .subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .mentors-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .timeline-line {
        left: 20px;
    }

    .timeline-dot {
        left: 20px;
    }

    .timeline-content {
        width: calc(100% - 60px);
        margin-left: auto !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .service-info h3 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .showcase-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .floating-badges {
        display: none;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .copyright {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .cursor,
    .cursor-follower {
        display: none;
    }

    body {
        cursor: auto;
    }

    a,
    button,
    input,
    textarea,
    select {
        cursor: pointer;
    }

    .scroll-indicator {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero h1 {
        letter-spacing: -1px;
    }

    .neon-text {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .hero-badge {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
}