.elementor-10538 .elementor-element.elementor-element-aefb5ca{--display:flex;}body.elementor-page-10538:not(.elementor-motion-effects-element-type-background), body.elementor-page-10538 > .elementor-motion-effects-container > .elementor-motion-effects-layer{background-image:url("https://pdotuitionservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2025-11_00_39-AM-1.png");}:root{--page-title-display:none;}/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-fda77c4 *//* ===========================
   GLOBAL RESET
=========================== */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  line-height: 1.65;
  background: #ffffff;
}

/* ===========================
   CONTAINER
=========================== */
.container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
}

/* ===========================
   HERO (CENTER ALIGNED)
=========================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 90px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d47a1, #1976d2);
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
}

/* grid overlay */
.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* keep text above overlay */
.hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: 2.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hero h2 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.hero p {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}


/* Hero board links only */
.hero-links a {
  color: #a5f3c7; /* brand gold */
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
}



/* ===========================
   CTA BUTTON
=========================== */
.cta-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #ffb300;
  color: white;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-btn:hover {
  background: lightblue;
  color: black;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ===========================
   SECTIONS
=========================== */
section {
  padding: 65px 0;
}

section h3 {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  color: #0d47a1;
}

section p {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ===========================
   STATS
=========================== */
.stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-box {
  background: #f4f8ff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 32px 20px;
  border: 1px solid #e3ecff;
}

.stat-box h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #0d47a1;
}

.stat-box p {
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ===========================
   FEATURES GRID
=========================== */
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 25px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.feature {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 26px;
  border: 1px solid #e4e9f2;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
  text-align: center;
}

.feature:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-color: #1976d2;
}

.feature h4 {
  color: #0d47a1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* ===========================
   SUBJECT / TOPIC LIST
=========================== */
.subjects {
  background: #f7fbff;
}

.subjects ul {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: auto;
  list-style: none;
}

.subjects li {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  border-left: 5px solid #1976d2;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ===========================
   ORDERED LIST
=========================== */
ol {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: auto;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

ol li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  padding-left: 6px;
}

/* ===========================
   FAQ SECTION
=========================== */
.faq-section {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: auto;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.faq {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.faq button {
  width: 100%;
  background: #1976d2;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 16px;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}

.faq button::after {
  content: "+";
  position: absolute;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.faq button.active::after {
  content: "−";
}

.faq .answer {
  background: #f1f6ff;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
  padding: 0 15px;
  border-left: 4px solid #1976d2;
}

.faq .answer.show {
  padding: 15px;
}

.faq .answer p {
  text-align: left;
}

/* ===========================
   RESPONSIVE
=========================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    padding: 70px 20px;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }

  .hero h2 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  section h3 {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }
}







/* ===== CROSS LINKS SECTION (PREMIUM UI) ===== */

.cross-links {
  padding: 60px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fbff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

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

.cross-links h2 {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #1a1a1a;
}

.cross-links p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* GRID */
.cross-links .features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

/* CARD DESIGN */
.cross-links .feature {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 25px 20px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid #e6ecf5;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* HOVER EFFECT */
.cross-links .feature:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: #d6e4ff;
}

/* TITLE */
.cross-links .feature h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #111;
}

/* TEXT */
.cross-links .feature p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #666;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* LINK BUTTON */
.cross-links .feature a {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #2563eb;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

/* UNDERLINE ANIMATION */
.cross-links .feature a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -3px;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: #2563eb;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.cross-links .feature a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* SUBTLE TOP ACCENT LINE */
.cross-links .feature::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb, #3b82f6);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.cross-links .feature:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* MOBILE OPTIMIZATION */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .cross-links {
    padding: 40px 15px;
  }

  .cross-links h2 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .cross-links p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}









/* ===========================
   TRUST SECTION (PREMIUM FINAL)
=========================== */

.trust-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f5f9ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

/* Card container */
.trust-section .container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: auto;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 40px 35px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid #e3ecff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(13, 71, 161, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* subtle gradient glow on hover */
.trust-section .container::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(25,118,210,0.08), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.trust-section .container:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* hover lift */
.trust-section .container:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(13, 71, 161, 0.12);
  border-color: #d0e2ff;
}

/* Heading */
.trust-section h3 {
  font-size: 28px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #0d47a1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

/* heading micro-hover */
.trust-section .container:hover h3 {
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* underline accent */
.trust-section h3::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d47a1, #42a5f5);
  margin: 8px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

/* expand underline on hover */
.trust-section .container:hover h3::after {
  width: 90px;
}

/* Paragraphs */
.trust-section p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #444;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

/* slight text darkening on hover */
.trust-section .container:hover p {
  color: #333;
}

/* strong highlight */
.trust-section strong {
  color: #0d47a1;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* List */
.trust-section ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 25px auto;
  max-width: 700px;
}

/* List items */
.trust-section ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 34px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.6;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

/* micro hover per list item */
.trust-section ul li:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: #0d47a1;
}

/* check icon */
.trust-section ul li::before {
  content: "✔";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: #1976d2;
  font-weight: bold;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

/* icon animation */
.trust-section ul li:hover::before {
  transform: scale(1.2);
  color: #0d47a1;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .trust-section .container {
    padding: 25px 20px;
  }

  .trust-section h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .trust-section p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}







/* ===========================
   WHO SHOULD JOIN (PREMIUM)
=========================== */

.who-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  ;
}

/* container */
.who-section .container {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* heading */
.who-section h3 {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: #0d47a1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

/* underline */
.who-section h3::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d47a1, #42a5f5);
  margin: 8px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.who-section .container:hover h3::after {
  width: 90px;
}

/* intro text */
.who-section p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #444;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto 25px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* LIST GRID */
.who-section ul {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: 25px;
}

/* CARD ITEM */
.who-section ul li {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 18px 18px 18px 45px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #e3ecff;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #555;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* ICON */
.who-section ul li::before {
  content: "➜";
  position: absolute;
  left: 15px;
  top: 18px;
  color: #1976d2;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

/* HOVER EFFECT */
.who-section ul li:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(13, 71, 161, 0.08);
  border-color: #cfe0ff;
  color: #0d47a1;
}

/* ICON HOVER */
.who-section ul li:hover::before {
  transform: translateX(4px) scale(1.1);
  color: #0d47a1;
}

/* bottom paragraph */
.who-section p:last-of-type {
  margin-top: 30px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .who-section ul {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .who-section h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .who-section p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}



/* ===========================
   WHY CHOOSE SECTION (PREMIUM)
=========================== */

.why-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f7faff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

/* container */
.why-section .container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* heading */
.why-section h3 {
  font-size: 30px;
  color: #0d47a1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

/* underline */
.why-section h3::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 70px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d47a1, #42a5f5);
  margin: 8px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.why-section .container:hover h3::after {
  width: 110px;
}

/* intro text */
.why-section p {
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto 35px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* GRID */
.why-section .features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
}

/* CARD */
.why-section .feature {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 22px 20px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid #e3ecff;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* LEFT ACCENT BAR */
.why-section .feature::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1976d2, #42a5f5);
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

/* HOVER */
.why-section .feature:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(13, 71, 161, 0.1);
  border-color: #cfe0ff;
}

/* HOVER ACCENT */
.why-section .feature:hover::before {
  width: 6px;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* TEXT */
.why-section .feature {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #555;
}

/* HOVER TEXT */
.why-section .feature:hover {
  color: #0d47a1;
}

/* OPTIONAL ICON EFFECT */
.why-section .feature::after {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  right: 15px;
  top: 15px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #1976d2;
  opacity: 0.2;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.why-section .feature:hover::after {
  opacity: 0.6;
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* bottom paragraph */
.why-section p:last-of-type {
  margin-top: 35px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .why-section h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .why-section p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}




/* ===========================
   CHAPTERS SECTION (PREMIUM)
=========================== */

.chapters-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  
}

/* container */
.chapters-section .container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* heading */
.chapters-section h3 {
  font-size: 30px;
  color: #0d47a1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

/* underline */
.chapters-section h3::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 70px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d47a1, #42a5f5);
  margin: 8px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* intro text */
.chapters-section p {
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto 35px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* GRID */
.chapters-section .features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
}

/* CARD */
.chapters-section .feature {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 22px 20px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid #e3ecff;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

/* subtle top bar */
.chapters-section .feature::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1976d2, #42a5f5);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

/* hover */
.chapters-section .feature:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(13, 71, 161, 0.08);
  border-color: #cfe0ff;
}

/* show top bar on hover */
.chapters-section .feature:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* title */
.chapters-section .feature h4 {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #0d47a1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* description */
.chapters-section .feature p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #555;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: left;
}

/* subtle numbering badge */
.chapters-section .feature::after {
  content: "📘";
  position: absolute;
  right: 15px;
  top: 15px;
  font-size: 16px;
  opacity: 0.15;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.chapters-section .feature:hover::after {
  opacity: 0.4;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .chapters-section h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .chapters-section p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}





/* ===========================
   PROCESS SECTION (PREMIUM)
=========================== */

.process-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f3f7ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

/* container */
.process-section .container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* heading */
.process-section h3 {
  font-size: 30px;
  color: #0d47a1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

/* underline */
.process-section h3::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 70px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d47a1, #42a5f5);
  margin: 8px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* intro text */
.process-section p {
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto 35px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* GRID */
.process-section .features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

/* STEP CARD */
.process-section .feature {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid #e3ecff;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* STEP NUMBER BADGE */
.process-section .feature::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 20px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1976d2, #42a5f5);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: bold;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Number content (manual override below) */
.process-section .feature:nth-child(1)::before { content: "1"; }
.process-section .feature:nth-child(2)::before { content: "2"; }
.process-section .feature:nth-child(3)::before { content: "3"; }
.process-section .feature:nth-child(4)::before { content: "4"; }
.process-section .feature:nth-child(5)::before { content: "5"; }
.process-section .feature:nth-child(6)::before { content: "6"; }

/* hover */
.process-section .feature:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(13, 71, 161, 0.1);
  border-color: #cfe0ff;
}

/* title text */
.process-section .feature strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: #0d47a1;
}

/* description */
.process-section .feature {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #555;
}

/* subtle arrow flow effect */
.process-section .feature::after {
  content: "→";
  position: absolute;
  right: 15px;
  bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #1976d2;
  opacity: 0.2;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.process-section .feature:hover::after {
  opacity: 0.6;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-section h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .process-section p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}




/* ===========================
   STRATEGY SECTION (PREMIUM)
=========================== */

.strategy-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fbff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

/* container */
.strategy-section .container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* heading */
.strategy-section h3 {
  font-size: 30px;
  color: #0d47a1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

/* underline */
.strategy-section h3::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d47a1, #42a5f5);
  margin: 8px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* paragraphs */
.strategy-section p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* LIST */
.strategy-section ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 30px auto;
  max-width: 750px;
}

/* LIST ITEM */
.strategy-section ul li {
  background: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px 14px 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid #e3ecff;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #555;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

/* ICON */
.strategy-section ul li::before {
  content: "●";
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  top: 14px;
  color: #1976d2;
  font-size: 10px;
  transition: 0.25s;
}

/* HOVER */
.strategy-section ul li:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: #cfe0ff;
  color: #0d47a1;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(13, 71, 161, 0.06);
}

/* ICON HOVER */
.strategy-section ul li:hover::before {
  transform: scale(1.4);
  color: #0d47a1;
}

/* strong highlight */
.strategy-section strong {
  color: #0d47a1;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* last paragraph emphasis */
.strategy-section p:last-of-type {
  margin-top: 25px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .strategy-section h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .strategy-section p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}



/* ===========================
   PROBLEMS SECTION (PREMIUM)
=========================== */

.problems-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fff6f6 100%);
}

/* container */
.problems-section .container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* heading */
.problems-section h3 {
  font-size: 30px;
  color: #b71c1c;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

/* underline */
.problems-section h3::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #b71c1c, #ef5350);
  margin: 8px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* paragraphs */
.problems-section p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* LIST */
.problems-section ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 30px auto;
  max-width: 750px;
}

/* LIST ITEM */
.problems-section ul li {
  background: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px 14px 45px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid #ffe0e0;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #555;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

/* WARNING ICON */
.problems-section ul li::before {
  content: "⚠";
  position: absolute;
  left: 15px;
  top: 13px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #ef5350;
  transition: 0.25s;
}

/* hover */
.problems-section ul li:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
  border-color: #ffcdd2;
  color: #b71c1c;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(183, 28, 28, 0.08);
}

/* icon hover */
.problems-section ul li:hover::before {
  transform: scale(1.2);
  color: #b71c1c;
}

/* highlight text */
.problems-section strong {
  color: #b71c1c;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .problems-section h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .problems-section p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}




/* ===========================
   RESULTS SECTION (PREMIUM)
=========================== */

.results-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  
}

/* container */
.results-section .container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* heading */
.results-section h3 {
  font-size: 30px;
  color: #0d47a1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

/* underline */
.results-section h3::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d47a1, #42a5f5);
  margin: 8px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* intro text */
.results-section p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* LIST GRID */
.results-section ul {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin-top: 25px;
}

/* CARD */
.results-section ul li {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 16px 18px 16px 45px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #e3ecff;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #555;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* CHECK ICON */
.results-section ul li::before {
  content: "✔";
  position: absolute;
  left: 15px;
  top: 15px;
  color: #2e7d32;
  font-weight: bold;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

/* HOVER */
.results-section ul li:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(13, 71, 161, 0.08);
  border-color: #cfe0ff;
  color: #0d47a1;
}

/* ICON HOVER */
.results-section ul li:hover::before {
  transform: scale(1.2);
  color: #1b5e20;
}

/* highlight text */
.results-section strong {
  color: #0d47a1;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .results-section h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .results-section p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .results-section ul {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}




/* ===========================
   NATIONAL COVERAGE SECTION
=========================== */

.national-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* subtle map-style pattern */
.national-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(25,118,210,0.05) 2px, transparent 2px),
                    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 60%, rgba(25,118,210,0.05) 2px, transparent 2px);
  background-size: 120px 120px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* container */
.national-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* heading */
.national-section h3 {
  font-size: 30px;
  color: #0d47a1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

/* underline */
.national-section h3::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d47a1, #42a5f5);
  margin: 8px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* paragraph */
.national-section p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* CITY TAGS WRAPPER */
.national-section .cities {
  margin-top: 25px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* CITY TAG */
.national-section .cities span {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e3ecff;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #555;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

/* hover */
.national-section .cities span:hover {
  background: #1976d2;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #1976d2;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* highlight */
.national-section strong {
  color: #0d47a1;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .national-section h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .national-section p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}



/* ===========================
   INTERNATIONAL SECTION (PREMIUM)
=========================== */

.international-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* subtle global pattern */
.international-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 25% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 2px, transparent 2px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 70%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 2px, transparent 2px);
  background-size: 120px 120px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* container */
.international-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* heading */
.international-section h3 {
  font-size: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* underline */
.international-section h3::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #a5d6ff;
  margin: 8px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* text */
.international-section p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #000000;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* COUNTRY TAGS */
.international-section .countries {
  margin-top: 25px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* TAG */
.international-section .countries span {
  background: rgba(100,50,25,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

/* hover */
.international-section .countries span:hover {
  background: lightblue;
  color: #0d47a1;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* CTA button override (light style) */
.international-section .cta-btn {
  margin-top: 20px;
  background: orange;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.international-section .cta-btn:hover {
  background: #e3f2fd;
  color: black;
}

/* highlight */
.international-section strong {
  color: #000000;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .international-section h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .international-section p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}



/* ===========================
   CTA SECTION (PREMIUM FINAL)
=========================== */

.cta-section {
  padding: 90px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d47a1, #1976d2);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* subtle pattern */
.cta-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 2px, transparent 2px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 2px, transparent 2px);
  background-size: 120px 120px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* container */
.cta-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: auto;
}

/* CTA BOX */
.cta-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 45px 35px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* glow hover effect */
.cta-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.15), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.cta-box:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* hover lift */
.cta-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

/* heading */
.cta-box h3 {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* text */
.cta-box p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #e3f2fd;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 25px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* BUTTON (ENHANCED) */
.cta-box .cta-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffb300, #ffa000);
  color: white;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* button shine effect */
.cta-box .cta-btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -75%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: 0.5s;
}

.cta-box .cta-btn:hover::after {
  left: 130%;
}

/* button hover */
.cta-box .cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 179, 0, 0.4);
  color: black;
  background: lightblue;
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cta-box {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }

  .cta-box h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .cta-box p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}









/* ===========================
   ONE-TO-ONE SECTION (PREMIUM)
=========================== */

.one-to-one-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f4f8ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* subtle pattern */
.one-to-one-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 25% 30%, rgba(25,118,210,0.05) 2px, transparent 2px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 70%, rgba(25,118,210,0.05) 2px, transparent 2px);
  background-size: 120px 120px;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* container */
.one-to-one-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* heading */
.one-to-one-section h3 {
  font-size: 30px;
  color: #0d47a1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

/* underline */
.one-to-one-section h3::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 70px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d47a1, #42a5f5);
  margin: 8px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

/* hover underline grow */
.one-to-one-section .container:hover h3::after {
  width: 110px;
}

/* paragraphs */
.one-to-one-section p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #444;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

/* strong */
.one-to-one-section strong {
  color: #0d47a1;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* GRID */
.one-to-one-section .features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 35px;
}

/* CARD */
.one-to-one-section .feature {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 22px 20px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid #e3ecff;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* LEFT ACCENT BAR */
.one-to-one-section .feature::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1976d2, #42a5f5);
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

/* ICON */
.one-to-one-section .feature::after {
  content: "🎯";
  position: absolute;
  right: 15px;
  top: 15px;
  font-size: 16px;
  opacity: 0.15;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

/* HOVER */
.one-to-one-section .feature:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(13, 71, 161, 0.1);
  border-color: #cfe0ff;
}

/* HOVER ACCENT */
.one-to-one-section .feature:hover::before {
  width: 6px;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ICON HOVER */
.one-to-one-section .feature:hover::after {
  opacity: 0.5;
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* TEXT */
.one-to-one-section .feature strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  color: #0d47a1;
}

/* last paragraph emphasis */
.one-to-one-section p:last-of-type {
  margin-top: 35px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .one-to-one-section h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .one-to-one-section p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}







/* ===========================
   JEE FOUNDATION SECTION (PREMIUM)
=========================== */

.advanced-foundation-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, orange 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* subtle tech pattern */
.advanced-foundation-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(25,118,210,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(25,118,210,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* container */
.advanced-foundation-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* heading */
.advanced-foundation-section h3 {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: #0d47a1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  position: relative;
}

/* underline */
.advanced-foundation-section h3::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 80px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d47a1, #42a5f5);
  margin: 10px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

/* hover underline */
.advanced-foundation-section .container:hover h3::after {
  width: 130px;
}

/* paragraph */
.advanced-foundation-section p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #444;
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

/* strong */
.advanced-foundation-section strong {
  color: #0d47a1;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* GRID */
.advanced-foundation-section .features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

/* CARD */
.advanced-foundation-section .feature {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 22px 20px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid #e3ecff;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* TOP ACCENT BAR */
.advanced-foundation-section .feature::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1976d2, #42a5f5);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

/* ICON */
.advanced-foundation-section .feature::after {
  content: "📊";
  position: absolute;
  right: 15px;
  top: 15px;
  font-size: 16px;
  opacity: 0.15;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

/* HOVER */
.advanced-foundation-section .feature:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(13, 71, 161, 0.12);
  border-color: #cfe0ff;
}

/* SHOW ACCENT */
.advanced-foundation-section .feature:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ICON HOVER */
.advanced-foundation-section .feature:hover::after {
  opacity: 0.5;
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* TEXT */
.advanced-foundation-section .feature strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: #0d47a1;
}

/* last paragraph emphasis */
.advanced-foundation-section p:last-of-type {
  margin-top: 35px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .advanced-foundation-section h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .advanced-foundation-section p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS *//* ===========================
   SAFE FULL-WIDTH OVERRIDE
   (NO 100vw, NO OVERFLOW)
=========================== */

/* Allow theme to stretch */
.site,
.site-content,
.content-area,
.wrap,
.page-wrap {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

/* Elementor root */
.elementor {
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

/* Elementor sections full width */
.elementor-section {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  margin-left: 0 !important;
  margin-right: 0 !important;
}

/* ===========================
   HERO – FULL SCREEN, CENTERED
=========================== */

.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 80px 20px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Keep hero content aligned */
.hero > * {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: 90vh;
    padding: 50px 16px;
    text-align: center;
  }
}




/* ===========================
   MOBILE VISIBILITY FIX
=========================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* Restore section spacing */
  section {
    padding: 40px 16px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Ensure all sections show fully */
  section,
  .elementor-section {
    min-height: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }

  /* Fix grids stacking visibility */
  .stats,
  .features-grid,
  .subject-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }

  /* Prevent text from shrinking */
  p, li {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* Ensure background sections are visible */
  .subjects,
  .trust,
  .national-cbse,
  .global-cbse,
  .national-icse,
  .global-icse,
  .national-igcse,
  .global-igcse {
    background-clip: padding-box;
    padding: 40px 16px !important;
  }
}/* End custom CSS */