/*==================================================
ABOUT HERO
==================================================*/
:root {
    --gold: #D4AF37;
    --gold-light: #F0D060;
    --gold-dim: rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
    --navy: #0F172A;
    --bg: #020617;
    --card-bg: #1E293B;
    --text: #F8FAFC;
    --text-sec: #CBD5E1;
    --success: #10B981;
    --border: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    --border-gold: rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
    --glass: rgba(30,41,59,0.6);
  }

  * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

  body {
    background: var(--bg);
    color: var(--text);
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  /* ── TICKER ── */
  .ticker-bar {
    background: var(--navy);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
    padding: 7px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .ticker-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 48px;
    animation: ticker 30s linear infinite;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .ticker-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
  .ticker-item .sym { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }
  .ticker-item .up { color: var(--success); }
  .ticker-item .dn { color: #F87171; }
  @keyframes ticker { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

  /* ── NAVBAR ── */
  .navbar {
    background: transparent;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    padding: 18px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    z-index: 1000;
  }
  .navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(2,6,23,0.95) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
    padding: 12px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
  }
  .navbar-brand, .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .navbar-brand .img-fluid, .footer-brand .img-fluid {
    width: auto; height: 50px;
  }
  .brand-name span { color: var(--gold); }
  .nav-link {
    color: var(--text-sec) !important;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 6px 14px !important;
    transition: color 0.3s;
    position: relative;
  }
  .nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 14px; right: 14px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
  }
  .nav-link:hover { color: var(--gold) !important; }
  .nav-link:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .btn-nav-login {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    background: transparent;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .btn-nav-login:hover { background: var(--gold-dim); color: var(--gold); }
  .btn-nav-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #B8960C);
    color: var(--bg) !important;
    padding: 8px 22px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  }
  .btn-nav-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(212,175,55,0.45); }

  /* ── HERO ── */
  .hero {
    min-height: 90vh;
    padding: 30px 0 80px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex; align-items: center;
  }
  .hero-bg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 60% 40%, rgba(212,175,55,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 10% 80%, rgba(15,23,42,0.8) 0%, transparent 60%);
  }
  .hero-grid {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(212,175,55,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
  }
  .hero-label {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: var(--gold-dim);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .hero-label .dot {
    width: 7px; height: 7px;
    background: var(--success);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse-dot 2s ease infinite;
  }
  @keyframes pulse-dot {
    0%,100% { opacity:1; transform:scale(1); }
    50% { opacity:0.6; transform:scale(1.3); }
  }
  .hero h1 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .hero h1 .gold-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold), #8B6914);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
  }
  .hero p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-sec);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .btn-primary-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #B8960C);
    color: var(--bg);
    border: none;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  .btn-primary-gold:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.5); color: var(--bg); }
  .btn-outline-gold {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  .btn-outline-gold:hover { border-color: var(--border-gold); color: var(--gold); background: var(--gold-dim); }
  .trust-row {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 36px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-sec); }
  .trust-item i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 15px; }
  .trust-item strong { color: var(--text); }
  .trust-sep { width: 1px; height: 24px; background: var(--border); }

  /* ── DASHBOARD MOCKUP ── */
  .dashboard-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  }
  .dashboard-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 60px rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
  }
  .dash-header {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .dash-title { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-sec); font-weight: 500; }
  .dash-profit {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--success);
  }
  .dash-sub { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-sec); }
  .profit-badge {
    background: rgba(16,185,129,0.12);
    color: var(--success);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,0.25);
    padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
  }
  .chart-area {
    height: 120px; margin: 16px 0;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .chart-area svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
  .mini-stats {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
    gap: 10px; margin-top: 16px;
  }
  .mini-stat {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 6px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .mini-stat .val {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text);
  }
  .mini-stat .lbl { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-sec); margin-top: 3px; }
  .mini-stat.green .val { color: var(--success); }
  .mini-stat.red .val { color: #F87171; }
  .portfolio-row {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .portfolio-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .stock-sym { font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: var(--gold); font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; }
  .stock-name { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-sec); }
  .stock-price { text-align:right; }
  .stock-price .price { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; }
  .stock-price .chg { font-size: 11px; }
  .float-tag {
    position: absolute;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  }
  .float-tag.top-right { top: -16px; right: -40px; }
  .float-tag.bot-left { bottom: -16px; left: -20px; }

  /* ── GLOW BLOBS ── */
  .glow-blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .glow-gold { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.12); width: 400px; height: 400px; }
  .glow-blue { background: rgba(99,102,241,0.08); width: 300px; height: 300px; }

  /* ── SECTION COMMONS ── */
  section { position: relative; }
  .section-label {
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .section-sub {
    font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-sec);
    line-height: 1.7; max-width: 580px;
  }

  /* ── BRAND TRUST ── */
  .brand-trust {
    background: var(--navy);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 50px 0;
  }
  .trust-logos {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    gap: 48px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .trust-logo-item {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    transition: color 0.3s;
    cursor: pointer;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
  }
  .trust-logo-item:hover { color: var(--gold); }

  /* ── ABOUT ── */
  .about-section { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--bg); }
  .about-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .about-visual {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--card-bg));
    border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .about-visual::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(212,175,55,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  }
  .about-icon-big {
    width: 100px; height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #8B6914);
    border-radius: 24px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 48px; color: var(--bg);
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  }
  .stat-cards-row {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr);
    gap: 16px; margin-top: 48px;
  }
  .stat-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  .stat-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-gold); transform: translateY(-4px); }
  .stat-card .stat-num {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 36px; font-weight: 900;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
  }
  .stat-card .stat-lbl { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-sec); margin-top: 4px; }

  /* ── WHY CHOOSE ── */
  .why-section { background: var(--navy); padding: 100px 0; }
  .glass-card {
    background: var(--glass);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 32px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    height: 100%;
  }
  .glass-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-gold);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
  }
  .glass-card .card-icon {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #8B6914);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px; color: var(--bg);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
  }
  .glass-card h5 {
    font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .glass-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-sec); line-height: 1.65; }

  /* ── COURSES ── */
  .courses-section { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--bg); }
  .course-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s;
    height: 100%;
  }
  .course-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-gold);
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
  }
  .course-header {
    padding: 28px 24px 20px;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .course-icon-wrap {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .course-card .badges { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .badge-level {
    padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  }
  .badge-beginner { background: rgba(16,185,129,0.12); color: var(--success); border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,0.25); }
  .badge-advanced { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.12); color: var(--gold); border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); }
  .badge-dur { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); color: var(--text-sec); border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; }
  .course-body { padding: 20px 24px 24px; }
  .course-body p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-sec); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px; }

  /* ── JOURNEY ── */
  .journey-section { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--navy); }
  .journey-steps {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative; gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 60px;
  }
  .journey-steps::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px; left: 60px; right: 60px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), rgba(212,175,55,0.1));
  }
  .journey-step {
    flex: 1; text-align: center;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }
  .step-bubble {
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #8B6914);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--bg);
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
    position: relative;
  }
  .step-bubble::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: -6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  }
  .journey-step h6 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
  .journey-step p { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-sec); line-height: 1.5; }

  /* ── TESTIMONIALS ── */
  .testimonials-section { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--bg); }
  .testimonial-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: all 0.3s;
    height: 100%;
  }
  .testimonial-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.05), transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .testimonial-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-gold); }
  .testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 40px; color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.4;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .testimonial-text { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-sec); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
  .avatar {
    width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--bg);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .author-name { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; }
  .author-role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-sec); }
  .stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 2px; }

  /* ── ACHIEVEMENTS ── */
  .achievements-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--bg));
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .ach-card {
    text-align: center; padding: 36px 24px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .ach-card:last-child { border-right: none; }
  .ach-num {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 52px; font-weight: 900;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .ach-plus { color: var(--gold); }
  .ach-label { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-sec); margin-top: 8px; }

  /* ── FAQ ── */
  .faq-section { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--bg); }
  .accordion-item {
    background: var(--card-bg) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .accordion-button {
    background: var(--card-bg) !important;
    color: var(--text) !important;
    font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    padding: 20px 24px;
  }
  .accordion-button::after {
    filter: brightness(0) saturate(100%) invert(80%) sepia(50%) saturate(500%) hue-rotate(0deg);
  }
  .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) { color: var(--gold) !important; }
  .accordion-body {
    color: var(--text-sec);
    font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;
    padding: 0 24px 20px;
    background: var(--card-bg) !important;
  }

  /* ── LEAD FORM ── */
  .lead-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--navy);
  }
  .form-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 48px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .form-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(212,175,55,0.07) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .form-control, .form-select {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
    color: var(--text) !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 14px 16px !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  .form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--border-gold) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212,175,55,0.1) !important;
    background: rgba(212,175,55,0.03) !important;
    outline: none !important;
  }
  .form-control::placeholder { color: rgba(203,213,225,0.4) !important; }
  .form-select option { background: var(--card-bg); color: var(--text); }
  .form-label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-sec); margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .trust-note { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-sec); text-align: center; margin-top: 16px; }
  .trust-note i { color: var(--success); }

  /* ── FINAL CTA ── */
  .cta-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--bg);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .cta-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 700px; height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(212,175,55,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .cta-section h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 62px);
    font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .cta-section p { font-size: 17px; color: var(--text-sec); margin-bottom: 40px; }

  /* ── FOOTER ── */
  footer {
    background: var(--navy);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
    padding: 80px 0 0;
  }

  .footer-brand span { color: var(--gold); }
  .footer-desc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-sec); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .footer-social { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
  .social-btn {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-sec); font-size: 15px;
    transition: all 0.3s; text-decoration: none;
  }
  .social-btn:hover { border-color: var(--border-gold); color: var(--gold); background: var(--gold-dim); }
  footer h6 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 20px; }
  footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
  footer ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
  footer ul li a { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-sec); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; }
  footer ul li a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .footer-contact li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-sec); }
  .footer-contact li i { color: var(--gold); margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .footer-bottom {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 20px 0; margin-top: 60px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-sec);
  }
  .footer-bottom a { color: var(--text-sec); text-decoration: none; margin: 0 12px; }
  .footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

  /* ── SCROLL REVEAL ── */
  .reveal {
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
  }
  .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  .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; }

  /* ── CANDLESTICK SVG CHART ── */
  .candle-up { fill: var(--success); stroke: var(--success); }
  .candle-dn { fill: #F87171; stroke: #F87171; }
  .chart-line { fill: none; stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 2; }
  .chart-area-fill { fill: url(#areaGrad); opacity: 0.3; }

  /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
  @media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero { padding: 20px 0 60px; }
    .dashboard-card { margin-top: 40px; }
    .journey-steps { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .journey-steps::before { display: none; }
    .ach-card { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
    .ach-card:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 576px) {
    .trust-row { gap: 16px; }
    .trust-sep { display: none; }
    .form-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: 36px; }
  }

  /* ── FLOATING ANIMATION ── */
  @keyframes float-y {
    0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
  }
  .float-anim { animation: float-y 4s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .float-anim-slow { animation: float-y 6s ease-in-out infinite; }

  /* Mobile nav */
  .navbar-toggler { border-color: var(--border-gold); }
  .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba%28212,175,55,0.8%29' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' stroke-width='2' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }
.about-hero{
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    padding:30px 0 120px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top right,
        rgba(212,175,55,.08),
        transparent 35%),
        radial-gradient(circle at bottom left,
        rgba(99,102,241,.05),
        transparent 45%);
}

/* Decorative Glow */

.about-hero .hero-circle{
    position:absolute;
    border-radius:50%;
    filter:blur(140px);
    pointer-events:none;
}

.about-hero .circle1{
    width:380px;
    height:380px;
    background:rgba(212,175,55,.18);
    top:-150px;
    right:-120px;
}

.about-hero .circle2{
    width:320px;
    height:320px;
    background:rgba(59,130,246,.10);
    left:-100px;
    bottom:-120px;
}

/* Badge */

.about-hero .hero-badge{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
    padding:10px 24px;
    border-radius:40px;
    background:rgba(212,175,55,.08);
    border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.25);
    color:var(--gold);
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:2px;
    margin-bottom:28px;
}

/* Heading */

.about-hero h1{
    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
    font-size:72px;
    line-height:1.08;
    font-weight:800;
    color:var(--text);
    margin-bottom:30px;
}

.about-hero h1 span{
    display:block;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-light),var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip:text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
}

/* Description */

.about-hero .hero-description{
    max-width:820px;
    margin:auto;
    color:var(--text-sec);
    font-size:18px;
    line-height:1.9;
    margin-bottom:50px;
}

/* Buttons */

.about-hero .hero-buttons{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:18px;
    margin-bottom:90px;
}

/* Statistics */

.about-hero .hero-highlights{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
    gap:24px;
    margin-top:80px;
}

.about-hero .highlight-card{
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    background:rgba(30,41,59,.65);
    backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-radius:20px;
    padding:34px 20px;
    transition:.35s ease;
}

.about-hero .highlight-card::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    top:0;
    left:0;
    width:100%;
    height:2px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),transparent);
    transform:scaleX(0);
    transition:.35s;
}

.about-hero .highlight-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-8px);
    border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.25);
    box-shadow:0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}

.about-hero .highlight-card:hover::before{
    transform:scaleX(1);
}

.about-hero .highlight-card h2{
    font-size:42px;
    font-weight:800;
    color:var(--gold);
    margin-bottom:8px;
    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
}

.about-hero .highlight-card p{
    margin:0;
    color:var(--text-sec);
    font-size:15px;
    letter-spacing:.3px;
}

/* Responsive */

@media(max-width:991px){

    .section-label{
        margin-top:55px;
    }
    .about-hero{
        padding:130px 0 90px;
    }

    .about-hero h1{
        font-size:50px;
    }

    .about-hero .hero-highlights{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    }

}

@media(max-width:576px){

    .about-hero h1{
        font-size:38px;
    }

    .about-hero .hero-description{
        font-size:16px;
    }

    .about-hero .hero-buttons{
        flex-direction:column;
        align-items:center;
    }

    .about-hero .hero-highlights{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

}



/*==================================================
MENTOR SECTION
==================================================*/

.mentor-section{
    padding:120px 0;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
}

/*==================================
SECTION HEADING
==================================*/

.section-heading{
    max-width:760px;
    margin:0 auto;
}

.section-tag{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
    padding:8px 22px;
    border-radius:50px;
    border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.25);
    background:rgba(212,175,55,.08);
    color:var(--gold);
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:2px;
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.section-heading h2{
    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
    font-size:52px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--text);
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.section-heading h2 span{
    color:var(--gold);
}

.section-heading p{
    color:var(--text-sec);
    line-height:1.9;
    font-size:16px;
}

/*==================================
MENTOR CARD
==================================*/

.mentor-card{

    background:var(--card-bg);

    border:1px solid var(--border);

    border-radius:24px;

    overflow:hidden;

    height:100%;

    transition:.45s ease;

    position:relative;

}

.mentor-card:hover{

    transform:translateY(-8px);

    border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.35);

    box-shadow:
    0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35),
    0 0 35px rgba(212,175,55,.08);

}

/*==================================
IMAGE
==================================*/

.mentor-image{

    position:relative;

    overflow:hidden;

    background:#000;

}

.mentor-image::after{

    content:"";

    position:absolute;

    left:0;

    right:0;

    bottom:0;

    height:140px;

    background:linear-gradient(
    transparent,
    rgba(0,0,0,.65));

    pointer-events:none;

    z-index:2;

}

/*==================================
SWIPER
==================================*/

.mentor-slider{

    width:100%;

    height:100%;

}

.mentor-slider .swiper-slide{

    overflow:hidden;

}

.mentor-slider img{

    width:100%;

    height:420px;

    object-fit:cover;

    display:block;

    transition:1s ease;

}

.mentor-card:hover .mentor-slider img{

    transform:scale(1.08);

}

/*==================================
PAGINATION
==================================*/

.mentor-slider .swiper-pagination{

    bottom:18px !important;

    z-index:5;

}

.mentor-slider .swiper-pagination-bullet{

    width:9px;

    height:9px;

    background:#fff;

    opacity:.35;

    transition:.35s;

}

.mentor-slider .swiper-pagination-bullet-active{

    width:24px;

    border-radius:20px;

    background:var(--gold);

    opacity:1;

}

/*==================================
CONTENT
==================================*/

.mentor-content{

    padding:32px;

}

.mentor-role{

    display:inline-block;

    color:var(--gold);

    font-size:13px;

    font-weight:600;

    text-transform:uppercase;

    letter-spacing:2px;

    margin-bottom:12px;

}

.mentor-content h3{

    font-size:30px;

    color:var(--text);

    margin-bottom:16px;

}

.mentor-content p{

    color:var(--text-sec);

    line-height:1.9;

    font-size:15px;

    margin-bottom:28px;

}

/*==================================
INFO
==================================*/

.mentor-info{

    display:flex;

    justify-content:space-between;

    gap:20px;

    padding-top:24px;

    border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);

}

.mentor-info div{

    flex:1;

    text-align:center;

}

.mentor-info h4{

    color:var(--gold);

    font-size:30px;

    margin-bottom:6px;

    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;

}

.mentor-info span{

    color:var(--text-sec);

    font-size:13px;

    letter-spacing:.5px;

}

/*==================================
HOVER SHINE
==================================*/

.mentor-card::before{

    content:"";

    position:absolute;

    top:0;

    left:-120%;

    width:70%;

    height:100%;

    background:linear-gradient(

    90deg,

    transparent,

    rgba(255,255,255,.08),

    transparent

    );

    transform:skewX(-25deg);

    transition:.9s;

    z-index:10;

}

.mentor-card:hover::before{

    left:160%;

}

/*==================================
RESPONSIVE
==================================*/

@media(max-width:991px){

    .mentor-section{

        padding:90px 0;

    }

    .section-heading h2{

        font-size:40px;

    }

    .mentor-slider img{

        height:380px;

    }

}

@media(max-width:767px){

    .mentor-content{

        padding:24px;

    }

    .mentor-content h3{

        font-size:24px;

    }

    .mentor-slider img{

        height:300px;

    }

    .mentor-info{

        gap:10px;

    }

    .mentor-info h4{

        font-size:24px;

    }

}

@media(max-width:576px){

    .section-heading h2{

        font-size:32px;

    }

    .section-heading p{

        font-size:15px;

    }

}