/* DICC Institute - Light Blue EdTech Theme */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
:root{
  --primary:#0066ff;
  --primary-dark:#0047b3;
  --primary-light:#e6f0ff;
  --accent:#00b4ff;
  --sky:#f0f7ff;
  --ink:#0a1a3a;
  --text:#334155;
  --muted:#64748b;
  --white:#ffffff;
  --border:#dbe7f5;
  --grad:linear-gradient(135deg,#0066ff 0%,#00b4ff 100%);
  --grad-soft:linear-gradient(135deg,#e6f0ff 0%,#f0f7ff 100%);
  --shadow-sm:0 2px 8px rgba(0,102,255,.06);
  --shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(0,102,255,.10);
  --shadow-lg:0 20px 60px rgba(0,102,255,.15);
  --radius:14px;
  --radius-lg:22px;
}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  font-family:'Inter','Segoe UI',system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;
  color:var(--text);
  background:var(--white);
  line-height:1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;transition:.25s}
.container{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 22px}
h1,h2,h3,h4{color:var(--ink);font-weight:700;line-height:1.25;letter-spacing:-.02em}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.6rem)}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.5vw,2.6rem)}
h3{font-size:1.25rem}
section{padding:90px 0}
.section-head{text-align:center;max-width:720px;margin:0 auto 56px}
.section-head .eyebrow{display:inline-block;padding:6px 14px;background:var(--primary-light);color:var(--primary);border-radius:999px;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:14px}
.section-head p{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem;margin-top:12px}

/* Buttons */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:13px 26px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;cursor:pointer;border:none;transition:.3s;white-space:nowrap}
.btn-primary{background:var(--grad);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,102,255,.35)}
.btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 14px 32px rgba(0,102,255,.45)}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;color:var(--primary);border:2px solid var(--primary)}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--primary);color:#fff}
.btn-light{background:#fff;color:var(--primary);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.btn-light:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}

/* Navbar */
.nav{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:100;background:rgba(255,255,255,.85);backdrop-filter:saturate(180%) blur(14px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
.nav-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:74px}
.logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-weight:800;font-size:1.35rem;color:var(--ink)}
.logo-mark{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--grad);display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-weight:800;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.nav-links{display:flex;gap:34px;align-items:center;list-style:none}
.nav-links a{color:var(--text);font-weight:500;font-size:.95rem;position:relative}
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--primary)}
.nav-links a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-6px;height:2px;background:var(--grad);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:.3s}
.nav-links a:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.nav-cta{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center}
.burger{display:none;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:10px;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.burger span{display:block;width:22px;height:2px;background:var(--ink);position:relative}
.burger span::before,.burger span::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;width:22px;height:2px;background:var(--ink)}
.burger span::before{top:-7px}.burger span::after{top:7px}

/* Hero */
.hero{position:relative;padding:90px 0 110px;background:var(--grad-soft);overflow:hidden}
.hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-200px;right:-200px;width:600px;height:600px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(0,180,255,.18),transparent 70%)}
.hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;bottom:-200px;left:-150px;width:500px;height:500px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(0,102,255,.15),transparent 70%)}
.hero-grid{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;z-index:2}
.hero .pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:999px;background:#fff;color:var(--primary);font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);margin-bottom:22px}
.hero .pill .dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#22c55e;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(34,197,94,.2)}
.hero h1 span{background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.hero p.lead{font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--muted);margin:22px 0 32px;max-width:540px}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:38px}
.hero-stats{display:flex;gap:42px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hero-stats .stat strong{display:block;font-size:1.8rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--ink)}
.hero-stats .stat span{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted)}
.hero-visual{position:relative}
.hero-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:30px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);position:relative;z-index:2}
.hero-card-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:22px}
.hero-card-head h4{color:var(--ink);font-size:1.05rem}
.hero-card-head .badge{padding:5px 12px;background:var(--primary-light);color:var(--primary);border-radius:999px;font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600}
.course-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:14px;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:10px;background:var(--sky);transition:.3s}
.course-row:hover{background:var(--primary-light);transform:translateX(4px)}
.course-row .ico{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--grad);display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-size:1.1rem;flex-shrink:0}
.course-row .info{flex:1}
.course-row .info h5{color:var(--ink);font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px}
.course-row .info span{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted)}
.float-card{position:absolute;background:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:14px 18px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.float-card.fc1{top:-20px;left:-30px;animation:float 4s ease-in-out infinite}
.float-card.fc2{bottom:-20px;right:-20px;animation:float 4s ease-in-out infinite 2s}
.float-card .emoji{font-size:1.4rem}
@keyframes float{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-12px)}}

/* Brand strip */
.brand-strip{padding:30px 0;background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
.brand-strip p{text-align:center;color:var(--muted);font-size:.85rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.15em;margin-bottom:18px}
.brand-logos{display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:50px;flex-wrap:wrap;opacity:.7}
.brand-logos span{font-weight:700;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.1rem}

/* Courses */
.courses{background:#fff}
.course-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:28px}
.course-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;transition:.35s;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.course-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:transparent}
.course-cover{height:160px;background:var(--grad);position:relative;display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-size:3rem;overflow:hidden}
.course-cover.c2{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#10b981,#00b4ff)}
.course-cover.c3{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#7c3aed,#0066ff)}
.course-cover::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%,rgba(255,255,255,.25),transparent 60%)}
.course-body{padding:26px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.course-body .tag{display:inline-block;padding:4px 10px;background:var(--primary-light);color:var(--primary);border-radius:6px;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:12px;align-self:flex-start}
.course-body h3{margin-bottom:10px}
.course-body p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:18px;flex:1}
.course-meta{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--border);font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted)}
.course-meta strong{color:var(--primary)}

/* Why Us */
.why{background:var(--sky)}
.why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px}
.why-item{background:#fff;padding:32px 24px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);text-align:center;transition:.3s;border:1px solid transparent}
.why-item:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:var(--primary-light)}
.why-item .ico{width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:16px;background:var(--grad);display:grid;place-items:center;margin:0 auto 18px;color:#fff;font-size:1.5rem}
.why-item h4{margin-bottom:10px;font-size:1.1rem}
.why-item p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem}

/* Testimonials */
.testimonials{background:#fff}
.testi-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px}
.testi{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff,var(--sky));border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:30px;transition:.3s;position:relative}
.testi:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.testi::before{content:"\201C";position:absolute;top:10px;right:24px;font-size:4rem;color:var(--primary-light);font-family:Georgia,serif;line-height:1}
.testi p{color:var(--text);margin-bottom:20px;position:relative;z-index:1}
.testi-author{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.testi-author .avatar{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad);display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-weight:700}
.testi-author h5{color:var(--ink);font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:2px}
.testi-author span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.8rem}
.stars{color:#fbbf24;margin-bottom:14px;font-size:.95rem}

/* FAQ */
.faq{background:var(--sky)}
.faq-wrap{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}
.faq-item{background:#fff;border-radius:14px;margin-bottom:14px;border:1px solid var(--border);overflow:hidden;transition:.3s}
.faq-item.open{box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:var(--primary-light)}
.faq-q{padding:20px 24px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);font-size:1.02rem}
.faq-q .plus{width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--primary-light);color:var(--primary);display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:700;transition:.3s;flex-shrink:0;margin-left:14px}
.faq-item.open .plus{background:var(--grad);color:#fff;transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq-a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:.4s;padding:0 24px}
.faq-item.open .faq-a{max-height:300px;padding:0 24px 22px;color:var(--muted)}

/* CTA */
.cta-section{background:var(--grad);color:#fff;text-align:center;padding:80px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta-section::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%,rgba(255,255,255,.15),transparent 50%),radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%,rgba(255,255,255,.12),transparent 50%)}
.cta-section h2{color:#fff;position:relative;margin-bottom:14px}
.cta-section p{font-size:1.1rem;opacity:.92;margin-bottom:30px;position:relative;max-width:600px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.cta-section .btn{position:relative}

/* Footer */
.footer{background:#0a1a3a;color:#cbd5e1;padding:80px 0 0;position:relative}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:50px;margin-bottom:50px}
.footer-brand .logo{color:#fff;margin-bottom:18px}
.footer-brand p{color:#94a3b8;font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:22px;line-height:1.7}
.footer-contact{font-size:.88rem;color:#94a3b8;line-height:1.8}
.footer-contact strong{color:#fff;display:block;margin-top:14px;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em}
.footer-contact a{color:#cbd5e1}
.footer-contact a:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.footer h4{color:#fff;font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:20px;position:relative;padding-bottom:10px}
.footer h4::after{content:"";position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;width:30px;height:2px;background:var(--grad)}
.footer ul{list-style:none}
.footer ul li{margin-bottom:10px}
.footer ul a{color:#94a3b8;font-size:.9rem;transition:.25s;display:inline-block}
.footer ul a:hover{color:var(--accent);transform:translateX(5px)}
.footer-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:40px;padding:40px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
.footer-bottom{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:18px;padding:24px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);font-size:.85rem;color:#94a3b8}
.socials{display:flex;gap:12px}
.socials a{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);display:grid;place-items:center;color:#cbd5e1;transition:.3s;font-size:1rem}
.socials a:hover{background:var(--grad);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-3px)}
.extra-pages{display:flex;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.extra-pages a:hover{color:var(--accent)}

/* WhatsApp Float */
.wa-float{position:fixed;bottom:24px;right:24px;width:62px;height:62px;background:#25d366;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-size:1.8rem;box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(37,211,102,.4);z-index:90;animation:pulse 2s infinite;transition:.3s}
.wa-float:hover{transform:scale(1.1)}
@keyframes pulse{0%,100%{box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(37,211,102,.4)}50%{box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(37,211,102,.7),0 0 0 12px rgba(37,211,102,.1)}}

/* Reveal animation */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);transition:.7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.reveal.show{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width:960px){
  .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:50px}
  .hero-visual{order:-1;max-width:420px;margin:0 auto}
  .course-grid,.testi-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:36px}
  .footer-row{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px}
}
@media (max-width:680px){
  section{padding:64px 0}
  .nav-links{display:none;position:absolute;top:74px;left:0;right:0;background:#fff;flex-direction:column;padding:24px;gap:18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
  .nav-links.open{display:flex}
  .burger{display:flex}
  .nav-cta .btn-outline{display:none}
  .course-grid,.testi-grid,.why-grid,.footer-grid,.footer-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hero-stats{gap:24px}
  .footer-bottom{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}
}

/* ===== Popular States footer block ===== */
.popular-states{
  margin-top:34px;padding:26px 24px;border-radius:18px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f0f7ff 0%,#ffffff 100%);
  border:1px solid #d9e8ff;
  box-shadow:0 6px 24px -16px rgba(0,102,255,.25);
}
.popular-states .states-heading{
  font-size:1.15rem;margin:0 0 4px;color:#0b3a8a;font-weight:700;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
}
.popular-states .states-heading::before{
  content:"";width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0066ff,#4aa3ff);
}
.popular-states .states-sub{margin:0 0 16px;color:#5a6a85;font-size:.92rem}
.states-grid{
  list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;
  display:grid;gap:8px 18px;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(190px,1fr));
}
.states-grid li{margin:0}
.states-grid a{
  display:block;padding:8px 12px;border-radius:10px;
  color:#1f3a68;text-decoration:none;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:500;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.6);border:1px solid transparent;
  transition:all .2s ease;
}
.states-grid a:hover{
  color:#0066ff;background:#ffffff;border-color:#bcdcff;
  transform:translateX(3px);
  box-shadow:0 4px 14px -8px rgba(0,102,255,.45);
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .popular-states{padding:20px 16px;margin-top:24px}
  .states-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:6px 10px}
  .states-grid a{padding:7px 9px;font-size:.85rem}
}

/* ===== Stock Market: Hero Enquiry Form ===== */
.enquiry-form{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.92),rgba(240,247,255,.88));
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(160%);
  border:1px solid rgba(0,102,255,.18);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:28px 26px;
  box-shadow:0 20px 60px -20px rgba(0,102,255,.35),0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7) inset;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.enquiry-form::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-60px;right:-60px;width:180px;height:180px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(0,180,255,.25),transparent 70%)}
.enquiry-form h3{font-size:1.25rem;margin-bottom:4px;color:var(--ink);position:relative}
.enquiry-form .ef-sub{color:var(--muted);font-size:.88rem;margin-bottom:18px;position:relative}
.enquiry-form form{display:grid;gap:12px;position:relative}
.enquiry-form .field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
.enquiry-form label{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;color:#37527a;letter-spacing:.02em}
.enquiry-form input,.enquiry-form select{
  width:100%;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:11px;border:1.5px solid #cfe0fb;
  background:#fff;font:inherit;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink);transition:.25s;
}
.enquiry-form input:focus,.enquiry-form select:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--primary);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(0,102,255,.12)}
.enquiry-form input[readonly]{background:var(--primary-light);color:var(--primary);font-weight:600;cursor:default}
.enquiry-form .ef-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px}
.enquiry-form .ef-submit{margin-top:6px;width:100%;justify-content:center;padding:14px}
.enquiry-form .ef-foot{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);text-align:center;margin-top:8px}
.enquiry-form .ef-foot strong{color:var(--primary)}
@media (max-width:560px){.enquiry-form .ef-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ===== Curriculum (Accordion) ===== */
.curriculum{background:var(--sky)}
.curri-wrap{max-width:920px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;gap:12px}
.curri-item{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;transition:.3s}
.curri-item.open{box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:#bcdcff}
.curri-q{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;padding:18px 22px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.curri-q .mod{flex-shrink:0;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--grad);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;box-shadow:0 6px 14px -4px rgba(0,102,255,.5)}
.curri-q .ttl{flex:1;font-size:1rem}
.curri-q .ttl small{display:block;font-weight:500;color:var(--muted);font-size:.78rem;margin-top:2px}
.curri-q .chev{width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--primary-light);color:var(--primary);display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:700;transition:.3s}
.curri-item.open .chev{background:var(--grad);color:#fff;transform:rotate(180deg)}
.curri-a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:.4s ease;padding:0 22px}
.curri-item.open .curri-a{max-height:600px;padding:0 22px 20px}
.curri-a ul{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:8px;padding-left:58px}
.curri-a ul li{position:relative;padding-left:18px;color:var(--text);font-size:.92rem}
.curri-a ul li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:9px;width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad)}
@media (max-width:560px){.curri-a ul{padding-left:0}}

/* ===== Team ===== */
.team{background:#fff}
.team-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:22px}
.team-card{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#f4f9ff);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;transition:.35s;text-align:center;position:relative}
.team-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:#bcdcff}
.team-photo{aspect-ratio:1/1;width:100%;background:var(--grad);overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.team-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center top;transition:.5s}
.team-card:hover .team-photo img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.team-body{padding:18px 16px}
.team-body h4{font-size:1.02rem;margin-bottom:4px}
.team-body span{color:var(--primary);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;display:block;margin-bottom:10px}
.team-socials{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px}
.team-socials a{width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:8px;background:var(--primary-light);color:var(--primary);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;transition:.25s}
.team-socials a:hover{background:var(--grad);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px)}
@media (max-width:960px){.team-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:560px){.team-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:14px}}

/* ===== Gallery ===== */
.gallery{background:var(--sky)}
.gallery-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);grid-auto-rows:180px;gap:14px}
.gallery-item{position:relative;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;cursor:pointer;background:var(--grad);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:.35s}
.gallery-item.tall{grid-row:span 2}
.gallery-item.wide{grid-column:span 2}
.gallery-item img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:.5s}
.gallery-item::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 50%,rgba(10,26,58,.55));opacity:0;transition:.3s}
.gallery-item .ph{position:absolute;inset:0;display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-size:2.4rem;opacity:.85}
.gallery-item:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.gallery-item:hover img{transform:scale(1.08)}
.gallery-item:hover::after{opacity:1}
.gallery-item .gcap{position:absolute;left:14px;bottom:12px;color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem;opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);transition:.3s;z-index:2}
.gallery-item:hover .gcap{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media (max-width:960px){.gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:560px){.gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;grid-auto-rows:200px}.gallery-item.tall,.gallery-item.wide{grid-row:auto;grid-column:auto}}
.lightbox{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(5,15,35,.92);display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;z-index:200;padding:24px;backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.lightbox.open{display:flex}
.lightbox-inner{max-width:900px;width:100%;background:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:18px;position:relative}
.lightbox-inner img{width:100%;border-radius:12px;max-height:75vh;object-fit:contain;background:#000}
.lightbox-close{position:absolute;top:-14px;right:-14px;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:none;cursor:pointer;font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--ink);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}

/* ===== Testimonials Slider ===== */
.testi-slider{position:relative;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto}
.testi-track{display:flex;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;gap:22px;padding:6px 4px 20px;scrollbar-width:none}
.testi-track::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.testi-slide{flex:0 0 calc(33.333% - 15px);scroll-snap-align:start;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff,var(--sky));border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:28px;position:relative;transition:.3s}
.testi-slide:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.testi-slide .stars{color:#fbbf24;margin-bottom:12px}
.testi-slide p{color:var(--text);margin-bottom:18px;font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.65}
.testi-slide .ta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.testi-slide .ta .av{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:700}
.testi-slide .ta h5{color:var(--ink);font-size:.95rem}
.testi-slide .ta span{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted)}
.testi-nav{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:10px;margin-top:18px}
.testi-nav button{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid var(--primary);background:#fff;color:var(--primary);cursor:pointer;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;transition:.25s}
.testi-nav button:hover{background:var(--grad);color:#fff;border-color:transparent;transform:translateY(-2px)}
@media (max-width:960px){.testi-slide{flex:0 0 calc(50% - 11px)}}
@media (max-width:560px){.testi-slide{flex:0 0 88%}}

/* === Logo Integration === */
.logo{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;text-decoration:none}
.logo img.logo-img{height:42px;width:auto;display:block;max-width:220px;object-fit:contain}
.footer .logo img.logo-img{height:48px;filter:brightness(1.05)}
@media (max-width:640px){.logo img.logo-img{height:36px}.footer .logo img.logo-img{height:42px}}
.logo .logo-mark,.logo .logo-text{display:none}

/* === Partners Strip === */
.partners-strip{padding:34px 0;background:#fff;border-top:1px solid var(--border);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
.partners-strip .ptitle{text-align:center;color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.18em;margin-bottom:18px}
.partners-strip .pimg-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 16px}
.partners-strip img.partners-img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:10px;filter:saturate(.95)}

/* Trust badges site-wide */
.trust-badges{padding:56px 0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f4f9ff 0%,#e8f2ff 100%);}
.trust-badges .tb-head{text-align:center;margin-bottom:28px}
.trust-badges .tb-head .eyebrow{display:inline-block;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#0a66c2;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px}
.trust-badges .tb-head h2{font-size:clamp(22px,3vw,30px);margin:0 0 6px;color:#0b1f44}
.trust-badges .tb-head p{color:#476078;margin:0}
.trust-badges .tb-wrap{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:18px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0b1f44,#0a1a3a);border-radius:18px;box-shadow:0 18px 50px -22px rgba(11,31,68,.45)}
.trust-badges .tb-img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;transition:transform .5s ease}
.trust-badges .tb-wrap:hover .tb-img{transform:scale(1.01)}
@media (max-width:640px){.trust-badges{padding:40px 0}.trust-badges .tb-wrap{padding:10px;border-radius:14px}}

/* ===== Gallery white-bg cover (blend out white) ===== */
.gallery-item{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#eaf3ff,#dbe9ff)}
.gallery-item img{mix-blend-mode:multiply;filter:contrast(1.04) saturate(1.05)}

/* ===== DICC in News & Media ===== */
.news-media{position:relative;padding:80px 0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f4f9ff 0%,#e8f1fb 100%);overflow:hidden}
.news-media::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(1000px 400px at 50% 0%,rgba(20,90,200,.10),transparent 70%);pointer-events:none}
.news-media .container{position:relative;z-index:1;text-align:center}
.news-media .nm-eyebrow{display:inline-block;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1255b8;background:#dfeaff;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:14px}
.news-media h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.2vw,2.4rem);margin:0 0 10px;color:#0a2540;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.news-media h2 span{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#1f6dd6,#3c9bff);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.news-media p.nm-sub{color:#3a5275;max-width:680px;margin:0 auto 36px;font-size:1rem}
.news-media .nm-frame{position:relative;max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 24px 60px -22px rgba(10,40,100,.35),0 2px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.6) inset;background:#0a1d3d;transition:transform .5s ease,box-shadow .5s ease}
.news-media .nm-frame:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 34px 80px -22px rgba(10,40,100,.45)}
.news-media .nm-frame img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto}
.news-media .nm-badges{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;max-width:1180px;margin:28px auto 0}
.news-media .nm-badge{background:#fff;border:1px solid #dbe7f7;border-radius:14px;padding:14px 16px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-weight:600;color:#0a2540;font-size:.92rem;box-shadow:0 6px 20px -12px rgba(10,40,100,.25);transition:.3s}
.news-media .nm-badge:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:#9bc1ff;box-shadow:0 14px 30px -14px rgba(10,40,100,.35)}
.news-media .nm-badge i{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:10px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1f6dd6,#3c9bff);color:#fff;font-style:normal;font-weight:800;font-size:.95rem}
@media (max-width:860px){.news-media{padding:56px 0}.news-media .nm-badges{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:480px){.news-media .nm-badges{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* === Brand text next to logo (DICC INSTITUTE) === */
.logo{gap:12px}
.logo .brand-text{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:'Poppins','Inter',system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:1.15rem;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  line-height:1;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0a4dbf 0%,#1e7ef0 55%,#4aa9ff 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;
  background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  color:transparent;
  white-space:nowrap;
  text-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.25);
}
.footer .logo .brand-text{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ffffff 0%,#cfe3ff 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;
  background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  text-shadow:none;
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .logo .brand-text{font-size:.98rem;letter-spacing:.05em}
}
@media (max-width:420px){
  .logo .brand-text{font-size:.88rem}
  .logo img.logo-img{height:32px}
}
/* Sharper logo rendering */
.logo img.logo-img{image-rendering:auto;-webkit-user-drag:none;filter:drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(10,77,191,.12))}
.footer .logo img.logo-img{filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.35)) brightness(1.05)}