/* 
   Nexus64 School of Chess - Stylesheet
   Theme: Professional, Modern, Elegant, Educational
*/

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,600;0,700;0,800;1,600&display=swap');

/* Color Systems and Design Tokens */
:root {
    --primary: #2563EB;
    --primary-hover: #1D4ED8;
    --gold: #F59E0B;
    --gold-hover: #D97706;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
    --soft-blue: #DBEAFE;
    --dark-text: #1E293B;
    --light-text: #64748B;
    --border-color: #E2E8F0;
    --card-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    
    /* Layout Tokens */
    --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    --font-body: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0,0,0,0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    --shadow-premium: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.04);
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    
    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Dark Mode Variables */
[data-theme="dark"] {
    --primary: #3B82F6;
    --primary-hover: #60A5FA;
    --gold: #F59E0B;
    --gold-hover: #FBBF24;
    --white: #0F172A;
    --bg-light: #0B0F19;
    --soft-blue: #1E293B;
    --dark-text: #F1F5F9;
    --light-text: #94A3B8;
    --border-color: #334155;
    --card-bg: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.8);
    --shadow-premium: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* General Resets & Defaults */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--dark-text);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--light-text);
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

/* Scrollbar Customization */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 10px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--bg-light);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 3px solid var(--bg-light);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--primary-hover);
}

/* Dynamic Animation Utilities */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}
.reveal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Animated Chess Piece Loading Screen */
#loading-screen {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
}

.loader-chess {
    position: relative;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
}

.loader-piece {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--primary);
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 200;
    stroke-dashoffset: 200;
    animation: drawPiece 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes drawPiece {
    0% {
        stroke-dashoffset: 200;
        transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.9);
    }
    50% {
        stroke-dashoffset: 0;
        transform: rotate(180deg) scale(1.1);
        stroke: var(--gold);
    }
    100% {
        stroke-dashoffset: 200;
        transform: rotate(360deg) scale(0.9);
        stroke: var(--primary);
    }
}

.loader-text {
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    animation: pulseText 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseText {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; }
    50% { opacity: 1; }
}

/* Premium Layout Elements */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.section-title-wrap {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.section-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--dark-text);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-title span {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.section-desc {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Button Premium styling */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    gap: 8px;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: var(--gold);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Glassmorphism Classes */
.glass-panel {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

/* Chessboard Section Divider */
.divider-chessboard {
    height: 16px;
    background-image: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--border-color) 25%, transparent 25%), 
                      linear-gradient(-45deg, var(--border-color) 25%, transparent 25%), 
                      linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 75%, var(--border-color) 75%), 
                      linear-gradient(-45deg, transparent 75%, var(--border-color) 75%);
    background-size: 16px 16px;
    background-position: 0 0, 0 8px, 8px -8px, -8px 0px;
    opacity: 0.4;
    width: 100%;
    animation: panPattern 25s linear infinite;
}

/* Navigation System */
.header-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 15px 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.header-nav.sticky {
    padding: 10px 0;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.logo-icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.logo-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

.logo-text span {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.mobile-demo-btn {
    display: none !important;
}

.nav-item {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--dark-text);
    position: relative;
}

.nav-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.nav-item:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

/* Dark Mode Toggle */
.theme-toggle-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--dark-text);
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.theme-toggle-btn:hover {
    background: var(--soft-blue);
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Mobile Menu Burger */
.burger-menu {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 24px;
    height: 18px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.burger-bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--dark-text);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.burger-menu.active .burger-bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}
.burger-menu.active .burger-bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}
.burger-menu.active .burger-bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* 1. Hero Section */
.hero-sec {
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding-top: 140px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, var(--soft-blue) 0%, transparent 60%), var(--bg-light);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
}

.hero-content {
    animation: slideUp 1s ease-out;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--soft-blue);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: var(--dark-text);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.hero-title span {
    color: var(--primary);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}



.hero-subtext {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    max-width: 550px;
}

.hero-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    animation: fadeIn 1.5s ease-out;
}

.hero-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    transform: rotate(2deg);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-img-wrapper:hover {
    transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.02);
}

.hero-img-wrapper img {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}

.hero-floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    left: -20px;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.floating-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.floating-txt h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.floating-txt p {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

@keyframes slideUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to { opacity: 1; }
}

/* 2. About Us Section */
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-bullets {
    margin: 30px 0;
}

.about-bullet-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-bullet-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--soft-blue);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-bullet-txt h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.about-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.stat-card {
    padding: 25px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.stat-num {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.stat-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.about-illustration {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-illustration img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 1/1;
}

/* 3. Courses Section */
.courses-filter {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--dark-text);
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.filter-btn.active, .filter-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.course-card {
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.course-img {
    height: 180px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.course-card:hover .course-img img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.course-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.course-info {
    padding: 25px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.course-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-features {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.course-feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.course-feature-item i {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.course-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 15px;
}

.course-duration {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.course-price {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* 4. Why Learn Chess Section */
.why-chess-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.why-card {
    padding: 30px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.why-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: var(--soft-blue);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.why-card:hover .why-icon {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.why-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* 5. Meet The Coaches Section */
.coaches-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.coach-card {
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.coach-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.coach-photo-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 280px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--border-color);
}

.coach-photo-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.coach-card:hover .coach-photo-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.coach-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9), transparent);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    opacity: 0;
}

.coach-card:hover .coach-overlay {
    bottom: 0;
    opacity: 1;
}

.coach-social {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.coach-social:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.coach-details {
    padding: 20px;
}

.coach-name {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.coach-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.coach-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 10px;
}

.coach-rating {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* 6. Student Achievements */
.achievements-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.achieve-card {
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.achieve-media {
    position: relative;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.achieve-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.achieve-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.achieve-info {
    padding: 25px;
}

.achieve-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.achieve-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Premium Rating Progress Tracker Widget */
.rating-tracker-wrap {
    margin-top: 60px;
    padding: 40px;
}

.tracker-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
}

.tracker-title h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.tracker-search {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    max-width: 350px;
    width: 100%;
}

.tracker-input {
    flex-grow: 1;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--dark-text);
    outline: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.tracker-chart-container {
    height: 300px;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.tracker-canvas {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.tracker-details-box {
    margin-top: 20px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 20px;
}

.tracker-detail-col {
    text-align: center;
}

.tracker-detail-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.tracker-detail-val {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* 7. Testimonials Section */
.testimonials-slider-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 10px;
}

.testimonials-track {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

.testimonial-slide {
    min-width: 100%;
    padding: 30px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testi-card {
    padding: 40px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.testi-quote-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--soft-blue);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testi-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--dark-text);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.testi-author-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.testi-avatar {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--primary);
}

.testi-author-info {
    text-align: left;
}

.testi-name {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.testi-role {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.testi-stars {
    color: var(--gold);
    display: flex;
    gap: 2px;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

/* Slider Controls */
.slider-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.slider-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--border-color);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.slider-dot.active {
    background: var(--primary);
    transform: scale(1.25);
}

/* 8. Gallery Section */
.gallery-masonry {
    columns: 4 250px;
    column-gap: 20px;
}

.gallery-item {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    break-inside: avoid;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.8);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-overlay-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Custom Lightbox Styles */
.lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.lightbox.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.lightbox-content {
    max-width: 90%;
    max-height: 80%;
    position: relative;
}

.lightbox-img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 80vh;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.lightbox-caption {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 15px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    right: 0;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* 9. Upcoming Tournaments Section */
.tournaments-table-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.tournament-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    text-align: left;
    background: var(--white);
}

.tournament-table th {
    background: var(--soft-blue);
    color: var(--dark-text);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.tournament-table td {
    padding: 18px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.tournament-table tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.tournament-table tr {
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.tournament-table tr:hover {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.02);
}

.tourney-badge {
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-block;
}

.tourney-badge.upcoming {
    background: #FEF3C7;
    color: #D97706;
}

.tourney-badge.ongoing {
    background: #D1FAE5;
    color: #059669;
}

/* Tournament Registration Modal */
.modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.modal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.modal-card {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    position: relative;
    animation: zoomIn 0.3s ease-out;
}

@keyframes zoomIn {
    from { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0; }
    to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--light-text);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.modal-close:hover {
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

.modal-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* 10. Blog Section */
.blogs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.blog-card {
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.blog-card-img {
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-card-info {
    padding: 25px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--light-text);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-card-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-read-link {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.blog-read-link:hover {
    gap: 8px;
}

/* Chess Puzzle of the Day Widget */
.puzzle-sec {
    background: var(--soft-blue);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 60px 40px;
    margin-top: 80px;
}

.puzzle-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.puzzle-board-container {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    max-width: 450px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Simulated Board CSS Grid */
.chess-board {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: repeat(8, 1fr);
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1/1;
    border: 3px solid var(--dark-text);
    position: relative;
}

.board-square {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
    aspect-ratio: 1/1;
}

.board-square.light {
    background-color: #F0D9B5;
}

.board-square.dark {
    background-color: #B58863;
}

.board-square.selected {
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 4px var(--primary);
}

.board-square.highlight-move {
    background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6) !important;
}

.chess-piece {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    line-height: 1;
    font-weight: normal;
}

.puzzle-info-col {
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.puzzle-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.puzzle-prompt {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.puzzle-controls {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.puzzle-feedback {
    min-height: 50px;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: none;
}

.puzzle-feedback.success {
    background: #D1FAE5;
    color: #065F46;
    display: block;
}

.puzzle-feedback.error {
    background: #FEE2E2;
    color: #991B1B;
    display: block;
}

.puzzle-hint-box {
    display: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding: 10px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
}

/* 11. FAQ Section */
.faq-accordion-wrap {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.accordion-item {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.accordion-header {
    padding: 20px 25px;
    background: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.accordion-header:hover {
    background: var(--soft-blue);
}

.accordion-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.accordion-icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.accordion-content {
    background: var(--white);
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out;
}

.accordion-content-inner {
    padding: 0 25px 20px 25px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* 12. Contact Section */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-col h3 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-list {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.contact-list-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.contact-list-icon {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: var(--soft-blue);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-list-txt h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.contact-list-txt p, .contact-list-txt a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.contact-form-col {
    padding: 40px;
}

.form-group-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.form-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--dark-text);
    outline: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}

textarea.form-control {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 120px;
}

.form-status {
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: none;
}

.form-status.success {
    background: #D1FAE5;
    color: #065F46;
    display: block;
}

.form-status.error {
    background: #FEE2E2;
    color: #991B1B;
    display: block;
}

/* Map Embed Styling */
.map-container {
    height: 250px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.map-container iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
}

/* Floating WhatsApp Button */
.whatsapp-float-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    background-color: #25D366;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    z-index: 999;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    animation: whatsappWiggle 5s infinite;
}

.whatsapp-float-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background-color: #20BA5A;
}

@keyframes whatsappWiggle {
    0%, 90%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    93% { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-8deg); }
    95% { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(8deg); }
    97% { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-8deg); }
    99% { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(8deg); }
}

/* 13. Footer Section */
.footer {
    background: #0B0F19;
    color: #94A3B8;
    padding: 80px 0 30px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #1E293B;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-brand h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.footer-brand h3 span {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-desc {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.footer-social-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #1E293B;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-social-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-col-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-col-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    background: var(--primary);
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-link-item {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-link-item a:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-newsletter-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.newsletter-input {
    flex-grow: 1;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    background: #1E293B;
    border: 1px solid #334155;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    outline: none;
}

.newsletter-input::placeholder {
    color: #64748B;
}

.newsletter-btn {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-hover);
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid #1E293B;
    padding-top: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Modal and Loading Layout Styles */
.modal-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    html {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
    
    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 50px;
    }
    
    .hero-subtext {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
    
    .hero-btns {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .about-illustration {
        order: -1;
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .about-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .burger-menu {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 80%;
        max-width: 350px;
        height: 100vh;
        background: var(--white);
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
        z-index: 1000;
        transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        padding: 50px;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .nav-menu.active {
        right: 0;
    }
    
    .header-nav.sticky .nav-menu {
        background: var(--card-bg);
    }
    
    .logo-svg {
        max-width: 155px;
        height: auto;
    }
    
    .nav-actions {
        margin-right: 0;
    }
    
    .nav-actions .demo-btn {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .nav-menu .mobile-demo-btn {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        margin-top: 10px;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 200px;
    }
    
    .section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.75rem;
    }
    
    .puzzle-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .puzzle-info-col {
        padding-left: 0;
    }
    
    .form-group-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }
    
    .about-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .tracker-details-box {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .newsletter-form {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Advanced Animations & Interactive Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* Active link in Navigation Menu */
.active-nav-link {
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.active-nav-link::after {
    width: 100% !important;
}

/* Staggered Scroll Reveal Delays */
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.reveal-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* Enhanced Card Zoom Layouts */
.card-hover-premium {
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.card-hover-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium) !important;
    border-color: var(--primary) !important;
}

/* Floating Chess piece decorations for Backgrounds */
.floating-piece-container {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.floating-svg {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0.05;
    fill: currentColor;
    color: var(--primary);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .floating-svg {
    opacity: 0.03;
    color: var(--primary-hover);
}

.float-pawn {
    top: 15%;
    left: 5%;
    width: 80px;
    animation: gentleFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.float-knight {
    top: 55%;
    left: 45%;
    width: 120px;
    animation: gentleFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s;
}

.float-rook {
    top: 25%;
    right: 15%;
    width: 100px;
    animation: gentleFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite 3s;
}

.float-bishop {
    top: 70%;
    left: 8%;
    width: 90px;
    animation: gentleFloat 9s ease-in-out infinite 4.5s;
}

.float-queen {
    top: 40%;
    right: 8%;
    width: 110px;
    animation: gentleFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite 2s;
}

@keyframes gentleFloat {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(5deg) scale(1.05);
    }
}

/* Moving Section Divider Pattern */
.divider-chessboard.moving-divider {
    animation: panPattern 25s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes panPattern {
    from { background-position: 0 0, 0 8px, 8px -8px, -8px 0px; }
    to { background-position: 100px 0, 100px 8px, 108px -8px, 92px 0px; }
}

/* Sub-Pages Shared Components */
.page-hero {
    padding: 150px 0 60px 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, var(--soft-blue) 0%, transparent 40%), var(--bg-light);
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.page-hero h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--dark-text);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.page-hero h1 span {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.breadcrumbs {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--light-text);
}

.breadcrumbs a {
    color: var(--light-text);
}

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

.breadcrumbs i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.breadcrumbs span {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog & Post Subpage layouts
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .blog-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Sidebar Elements */
.sidebar-widget {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    padding: 30px;
}

.widget-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary);
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.widget-search {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.popular-posts-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.popular-post-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    align-items: center;
}

.popular-post-img {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.popular-post-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.popular-post-details h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.popular-post-details h4 a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.popular-post-meta {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--light-text);
}

.category-list-widget {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.category-widget-link {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
}

.category-widget-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

/* Single Post View formatting */
.blog-post-content {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .blog-post-content {
        padding: 20px;
    }
}

.blog-post-hero-img {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    max-height: 450px;
}

.blog-post-hero-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-post-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.blog-post-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--light-text);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-post-body {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.blog-post-body p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--dark-text);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.blog-post-body ol, .blog-post-body ul {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.blog-post-body li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-post-body strong {
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Comments System styling */
.comments-sec {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.comments-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.comments-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.comment-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.comment-avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--border-color);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
}

.comment-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.comment-details {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.comment-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 5px;
}

.comment-author-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.comment-date {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--light-text);
}

.comment-body {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Courses Subpage Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.courses-intro-banner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    background: var(--soft-blue);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .courses-intro-banner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 30px;
    }
}

.intro-banner-content h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.intro-banner-list {
    margin-top: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.intro-banner-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.intro-banner-item i {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.courses-detailed-faq {
    margin-top: 80px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Premium SaaS Landing Page Components
   ========================================================================== */

/* Trust & Google Reviews */
.google-review-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.google-review-stars {
    color: var(--gold);
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 2px;
}

.trust-logo-strip {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    opacity: 0.7;
    filter: grayscale(1);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.trust-logo-strip:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: grayscale(0);
}

.trust-logo-item {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--light-text);
}

/* Student Success Before/After */
.success-progress-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 45px;
}

.progress-card {
    padding: 30px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.progress-card-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.progress-avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
}

.progress-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.progress-badge-change {
    background: #D1FAE5;
    color: #065F46;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.progress-track-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.progress-val-box {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.progress-val-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--light-text);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.progress-val-num {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

.progress-arrow {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Video Testimonial Wrapper */
.video-testimonial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .video-testimonial-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

.video-preview-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    background: #0B0F19;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.video-preview-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.video-play-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 2;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.video-play-btn {
    width: 75px;
    height: 75px;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: none;
    outline: none;
}

.video-play-overlay:hover {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4);
}

.video-play-overlay:hover .video-play-btn {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45);
}

/* Gallery Slider Components */
.gallery-slider-outer {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 15px 0;
}

.gallery-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.gallery-slide-card {
    min-width: 320px;
    max-width: 320px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-slide-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.gallery-slide-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Slider Controls */
.slider-control-btns {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.slider-ctrl-btn {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--dark-text);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.slider-ctrl-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Social Media Visual Feeds */
.social-feed-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .social-feed-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .social-feed-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.feed-post-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 1/1;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.feed-post-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.feed-post-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.feed-icon-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.feed-icon-badge.facebook {
    color: #1877F2;
}

.feed-icon-badge.instagram {
    color: #E1306C;
}

.feed-post-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), transparent);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.feed-post-card:hover .feed-post-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* 15. Animated Shimmering Gradient Text in Headline */
.animated-word-game {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        var(--primary) 20%,
        var(--gold) 40%,
        var(--gold) 60%,
        var(--primary) 80%
    );
    background-size: 200% auto;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: shimmerGradient 4s linear infinite;
    font-weight: 800;
}

@keyframes shimmerGradient {
    to {
        background-position: 200% center;
    }
}

/* Forced-colors media query maintains accessibility/readability */
@media (forced-colors: active) {
    .animated-word-game {
        color: LinkText;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: LinkText;
        background: none;
        animation: none;
    }
}