/* =========================================================
   ABOUT PAGE STYLES - CYRTIX ACADEMY v2.0
   Fully aligned with brand-variables.css v4.1
=========================================================== */


/*----------------------------------------------
/* ============= HERO SECTION ============= 
------------------------------------------------*/

.about-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--cx-space-16) 0 var(--cx-space-12);
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg, 
    rgba(10, 26, 63, 0.95) 0%, 
    rgba(10, 18, 30, 0.9) 100%
  );
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='100' height='100' viewBox='0 0 100 100' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M11 18c3.866 0 7-3.134 7-7s-3.134-7-7-7-7 3.134-7 7 3.134 7 7 7zm48 25c3.866 0 7-3.134 7-7s-3.134-7-7-7-7 3.134-7 7 3.134 7 7 7zm-43-7c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zm63 31c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zM34 90c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zm56-76c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zM12 86c2.21 0 4-1.79 4-4s-1.79-4-4-4-4 1.79-4 4 1.79 4 4 4zm28-65c2.21 0 4-1.79 4-4s-1.79-4-4-4-4 1.79-4 4 1.79 4 4 4zm23-11c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5-5 2.24-5 5 2.24 5 5 5zm-6 60c2.21 0 4-1.79 4-4s-1.79-4-4-4-4 1.79-4 4 1.79 4 4 4zm29 22c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5-5 2.24-5 5 2.24 5 5 5zM32 63c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5-5 2.24-5 5 2.24 5 5 5zm57-13c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5-5 2.24-5 5 2.24 5 5 5zm-9-21c1.105 0 2-.895 2-2s-.895-2-2-2-2 .895-2 2 .895 2 2 2zM60 91c1.105 0 2-.895 2-2s-.895-2-2-2-2 .895-2 2 .895 2 2 2zM35 41c1.105 0 2-.895 2-2s-.895-2-2-2-2 .895-2 2 .895 2 2 2zM12 60c1.105 0 2-.895 2-2s-.895-2-2-2-2 .895-2 2 .895 2 2 2z' fill='%2300e7ff' fill-opacity='0.03' fill-rule='evenodd'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.hero-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--cx-space-12);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--cx-container-max, 1280px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--cx-space-6);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: var(--cx-space-8);
  }
}

.hero-text .kicker {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-3);
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: var(--cx-space-6);
}

.hero-text .kicker::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: var(--cx-space-4);
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--cx-grad-crimson);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-text .kicker {
    padding-left: 0;
  }
  .hero-text .kicker::before {
    display: none;
  }
}

.hero-text .display-2 {
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-4);
  line-height: var(--cx-leading-tight);
  background: var(--cx-grad-cyberfusion);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-text .lead {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-lg);
  line-height: var(--cx-leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--cx-slate-200);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-6);
  max-width: 90%;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-text .lead {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--cx-space-6);
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 120px;
  padding: var(--cx-space-3);
  background: rgba(10, 26, 63, 0.5);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 231, 255, 0.1);
  transition: all var(--cx-duration-base);
}

.stat-number,
.cyber-number {
  display: block;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: visible;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-number .stat-value {
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
  background: rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.1);
  box-shadow: var(--cx-glow-crimson-soft);
}

.stat-number {
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--cx-font-mono);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-2xl);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-bold);
  color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
  line-height: var(--cx-leading-none);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-1);
}


.stat-number::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--cx-grad-cyan);
  transition: width 0.5s ease;
}




.stat-label {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
  color: var(--cx-slate-400);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.crest-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .crest-container {
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
  }
}

.crest-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.4));
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(2deg); }
}

.crest-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: -1;
  animation: pulse-glow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.8; transform: scale(1.05); }
}

.acronym-badge {
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-6);
  padding: var(--cx-space-4) var(--cx-space-6);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 26, 63, 0.8), rgba(7, 17, 39, 0.9));
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-xl);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.acronym-badge::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--cx-grad-crimson);
}

.acronym-label {
  font-family: var(--cx-font-display);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-2xl);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-black);
  color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-2);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.acronym-expansion {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
  color: var(--cx-slate-400);
  line-height: var(--cx-leading-normal);
  font-family: var(--cx-font-body);
}

.scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--cx-space-8);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cx-space-2);
  color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: all var(--cx-duration-base);
  z-index: 1;
}

.scroll-indicator:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-4px);
}

.scroll-text {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-family: var(--cx-font-mono);
}

.scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--cx-cyan-400), transparent);
  animation: scroll-line 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scroll-line {
  0%, 100% { height: 40px; opacity: 0.7; }
  50% { height: 60px; opacity: 1; }
}


/* ============= HERO ACTIONS ============= */
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--cx-space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-8);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ============= CREST RINGS ============= */
.crest-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform-origin: center;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  z-index: 0; /* Behind the image */
}

.crest-ring.ring-1 {
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  border-color: rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.4);
  border-width: 2px;
  animation: ring-rotate-1 15s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.crest-ring.ring-2 {
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  border-color: rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.3);
  border-width: 1.5px;
  animation: ring-rotate-2 20s linear infinite reverse;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.crest-ring.ring-3 {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-width: 1px;
  animation: ring-rotate-3 25s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0.4;
}


@keyframes ring-rotate-1 {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: rotate(180deg) scale(1.05); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1); }
}

@keyframes ring-rotate-2 {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: rotate(180deg) scale(1.03); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1); }
}

@keyframes ring-rotate-3 {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: rotate(180deg) scale(1.02); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1); }
}

/* Add subtle pulsing effect */
@keyframes ring-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; }
  50% { opacity: 0.8; }
}

.crest-ring.ring-1 {
  animation: ring-rotate-1 15s linear infinite, ring-pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.crest-ring.ring-2 {
  animation: ring-rotate-2 20s linear infinite reverse, ring-pulse 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.crest-ring.ring-3 {
  animation: ring-rotate-3 25s linear infinite, ring-pulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: 1s;
}

/* ============= TECH BADGES ============= */
.tech-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--cx-space-3);
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-6);
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tech-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cx-space-2);
  padding: var(--cx-space-2) var(--cx-space-3);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-full);
  color: var(--cx-slate-300);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-medium);
  transition: all var(--cx-duration-base);
  text-decoration: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.tech-badge:hover {
  background: rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
  color: var(--cx-crimson-300);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--cx-glow-crimson-soft);
}

.tech-badge i {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
}

.tech-badge:hover i {
  color: var(--cx-crimson-300);
}



/* ============= FALLBACK FOR MISSING CREST IMAGE ============= */
.crest-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.crest-image {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.4));
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1; /* Above the rings */
}

/* Fallback if image doesn't load */
.crest-container:has(img[src*="crest"]:not([src]))::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: var(--cx-grad-cyberfusion);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-bold);
  font-family: var(--cx-font-display);
}

.crest-container:has(img[src*="crest"]:not([src]))::after {
  content: 'CYRTIX';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  color: white;
  font-size: var(--cx-text-2xl);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-black);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* =========================================================
   MISSION & VISION SECTION - COMPLETE FIX
   Fixed class mismatches and missing styles
=========================================================== */

 /* ============= SECTION BASE ============= */
.section-xl {
  padding: var(--cx-space-16) 0;
}

.bg-steel-900 {
  background: var(--cx-steel-900);
}

.bg-cyber-deep {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cx-steel-800) 0%, var(--cx-steel-900) 100%);
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-12);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-header::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--cx-grad-cyberfusion);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-header .kicker {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-2);
  display: block;
}

.section-header .heading-1 {
  font-family: var(--cx-font-display);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-4xl);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-bold);
  color: var(--cx-slate-50);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-3);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.section-header .subtitle {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-lg);
  color: var(--cx-slate-300);
  line-height: var(--cx-leading-relaxed);
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

/* ============= MISSION/VISION GRID ============= */
.mission-vision-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(500px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--cx-space-8);
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-12);
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mission-vision-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--cx-space-6);
  }
}

/* ============= MISSION/VISION CARDS ============= */
.mission-vision-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 0%, 
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-xl);
  padding: var(--cx-space-8);
  height: 100%;
  transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

/* Card accent borders */
.mission-vision-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-xl);
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
    rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.1), 
    rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.1));
  -webkit-mask: 
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, 
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  mask: 
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, 
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--cx-duration-base);
}

/* Card hover effect */
.mission-vision-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 
    var(--cx-shadow-xl),
    0 0 40px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.1),
    0 0 80px rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.05);
}


.mission-vision-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ============= CARD HEADER ============= */
.card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cx-space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-6);
  padding-bottom: var(--cx-space-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  position: relative;
}

.card-header::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--cx-grad-cyberfusion);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

/* Icon wrapper */
.icon-wrapper {
  width: 4rem;
  height: 4rem;
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--cx-duration-base);
  box-shadow: var(--cx-shadow-sm);
}

.mission-vision-card:hover .icon-wrapper {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.bg-crimson-pale {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
    rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.15), 
    rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.05));
  color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
  border: 1px solid rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.2);
}



.bg-cyan-pale {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
    rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.15), 
    rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.05));
  color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.2);
}

.card-title {
  font-family: var(--cx-font-display);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-2xl);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--cx-slate-50);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-2);
}

/* Card title area */
.card-header > div:last-child {
  flex: 1;
}


.card-header .kicker {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-1);
  display: block;
}



/* ============= CARD BODY ============= */
.card-body {
  position: relative;
}

.card-body p {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-base);
  line-height: var(--cx-leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--cx-slate-300);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-6);
}

.mb-4 {
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-4);
}




/* ============= MISSION HIGHLIGHTS - FIXED ============= */
.mission-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--cx-space-4);
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-6);
}

.highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--cx-space-3);
  padding: var(--cx-space-3) var(--cx-space-4);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  transition: all var(--cx-duration-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.highlight-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--cx-grad-crimson);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--cx-duration-base);
}

.highlight-item:hover {
  background: rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.05);
  border-color: rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.1);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.highlight-item:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.highlight-icon {
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-md);
  color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--cx-duration-base);
}

.highlight-item:hover .highlight-icon {
  background: rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.2);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.highlight-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.highlight-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--cx-font-display);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--cx-slate-100);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-1);
}

.highlight-content p {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
  color: var(--cx-slate-400);
  line-height: var(--cx-leading-normal);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}




.vision-pillars {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--cx-space-4);
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-6);
}

.pillar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--cx-space-3);
  padding: var(--cx-space-3) var(--cx-space-4);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
  transition: all var(--cx-duration-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
}


pillar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--cx-grad-cyan);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--cx-duration-base);
}

.pillar:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.05);
  border-color: rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.2);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.pillar:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}


.pillar-icon {
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-md);
  color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--cx-duration-base);
}

.pillar:hover .pillar-icon {
  background: rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.2);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.pillar-content {
  flex: 1;
}


@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pillar {
    min-width: 100%;
  }
}


.pillar-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--cx-font-display);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--cx-slate-100);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-1);
}

.pillar-content p {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
  color: var(--cx-slate-400);
  line-height: var(--cx-leading-normal);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}


/* ============= VISION MILESTONES - FIXED ============= */
.vision-milestones {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-8);
  padding-top: var(--cx-space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  position: relative;
}

.vision-milestones::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
    transparent, 
    var(--cx-cyan-400), 
    transparent);
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.milestone {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 var(--cx-space-2);
}

/* Connector lines between milestones */
.milestone:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: -10px;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
    rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.4), 
    rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.1));
}


.milestone-year {
  font-family: var(--cx-font-mono);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-bold);
  color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-1);
  text-shadow: var(--cx-glow-cyan-soft);
}

.milestone-text {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
  color: var(--cx-slate-400);
  line-height: var(--cx-leading-normal);
  max-width: 120px;
}


/* ============= CORE VALUES - FIXED ============= */
.core-values {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--cx-space-6);
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-12);
  padding-top: var(--cx-space-8);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .core-values {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--cx-space-4);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .core-values {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--cx-space-3);
  }
}

.value-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--cx-space-6);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 0%, 
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-xl);
  transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Value item accent border */
.value-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-xl);
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
    rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.1), 
    rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.1));
  -webkit-mask: 
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, 
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  mask: 
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, 
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--cx-duration-base);
}

.value-item:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.value-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 
    var(--cx-shadow-lg),
    0 0 30px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.1);
}

.value-icon {
  width: 4rem;
  height: 4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
    rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.1), 
    rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.05));
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
  color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-4);
  transition: all var(--cx-duration-base);
}

.value-item:hover .value-icon {
  background: var(--cx-grad-cyberfusion);
  color: white;
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.value-item h4 {
  font-family: var(--cx-font-display);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--cx-slate-100);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-2);
}

.value-item p {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
  color: var(--cx-slate-400);
  line-height: var(--cx-leading-normal);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}




/* ============= UTILITY CLASSES - FIXED ============= */
.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.text-left {
  text-align: left;
}

.text-right {
  text-align: right;
}

.max-w-2xl {
  max-width: 42rem !important;
}

.mx-auto {
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
}

.mb-4 {
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-4) !important;
}

.mb-6 {
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-6) !important;
}

.mb-8 {
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-8) !important;
}

.mt-8 {
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-8) !important;
}

.mr-4 {
  margin-right: var(--cx-space-4) !important;
}

.mr-2 {
  margin-right: var(--cx-space-2) !important;
}

.text-crimson {
  color: var(--cx-crimson-400) !important;
}

.text-cyan {
  color: var(--cx-cyan-400) !important;
}

.text-muted {
  color: var(--cx-slate-500) !important;
}

.text-success {
  color: var(--cx-success) !important;
}


/* ============= RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS ============= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-xl {
    padding: var(--cx-space-8) 0;
  }
  
  .mission-vision-card {
    padding: var(--cx-space-6);
  }
  
  .mission-highlights,
  .vision-pillars {
    gap: var(--cx-space-3);
  }
  
  .vision-milestones {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--cx-space-6);
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  .milestone:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: auto;
    bottom: -20px;
    right: auto;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 2px;
    height: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, 
      rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.4), 
      rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.1));
  }
  
  .milestone-year {
    font-size: var(--cx-text-base);
  }
  
  .milestone-text {
    max-width: none;
    font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
  }
  
  .value-item {
    padding: var(--cx-space-4);
  }
  
  .section-header .heading-1 {
    font-size: var(--cx-text-3xl);
  }
  
  .section-header .subtitle {
    font-size: var(--cx-text-base);
  }
}



/* -----------------------------------------------
============= UNIQUE FEATURES ============= 
----------------------------------------------*/

.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--cx-space-6);
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-8);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--cx-space-4);
  }
}

.feature-card {
  padding: var(--cx-space-8);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-xl);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.05), rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.02));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--cx-duration-base);
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
  box-shadow: var(--cx-shadow-xl), var(--cx-glow-crimson-soft);
}

.feature-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 5rem;
  height: 5rem;
  margin: 0 auto var(--cx-space-4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--cx-grad-crimson);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-xl);
  color: white;
  font-size: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--cx-shadow-md), var(--cx-glow-crimson-soft);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.feature-title {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--cx-slate-50);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-3);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.feature-description {
  color: var(--cx-slate-400);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-6);
  line-height: var(--cx-leading-relaxed);
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.feature-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--cx-space-2);
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.tag {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
  padding: var(--cx-space-1) var(--cx-space-3);
  background: var(--cx-steel-800);
  color: var(--cx-slate-400);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--cx-steel-700);
  transition: all var(--cx-duration-fast);
}

.tag:hover {
  background: rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.1);
  color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
  border-color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ============= STREAM FRAMEWORK ============= */

.streams-overview {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--cx-space-6);
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-8);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .streams-overview {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--cx-space-4);
  }
}

.stream-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cx-space-4);
  padding: var(--cx-space-6);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
  transition: all var(--cx-duration-base);
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stream-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 6px;
  background: var(--cx-grad-cyberfusion);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--cx-duration-base);
}

.stream-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(8px);
  border-color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
  background: rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.05);
  box-shadow: var(--cx-shadow-md), var(--cx-glow-crimson-soft);
}

.stream-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.stream-card-primary:hover::before {
  background: var(--cx-grad-crimson);
}

.stream-card-secondary:hover::before {
  background: var(--cx-grad-cyan);
}

.stream-icon {
  width: 3.5rem;
  height: 3.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--cx-steel-900);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
  font-family: var(--cx-font-mono);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-bold);
  color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xl);
  border: 2px solid var(--cx-steel-700);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stream-content {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stream-title {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--cx-slate-50);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-1);
}

.stream-description {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
  color: var(--cx-slate-400);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-2);
  line-height: var(--cx-leading-normal);
}

.stream-count {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cx-space-1);
}

.stream-count::before {
  content: '→';
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-bold);
}

/* Certification Tiers */
.certification-tiers {
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-12);
  padding: var(--cx-space-8);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--cx-steel-900), var(--cx-steel-800));
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-xl);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.certification-tiers::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--cx-grad-cyberfusion);
}

.tier-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-8);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.tier-levels {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--cx-space-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .tier-levels {
    gap: var(--cx-space-4);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .tier-levels {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--cx-space-4);
  }
  
  .tier-arrow {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
  }
}

.tier-level {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cx-space-3);
  padding: var(--cx-space-4);
  min-width: 8rem;
  background: var(--cx-steel-900);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--cx-steel-700);
  transition: all var(--cx-duration-base);
}

.tier-level:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
  background: var(--cx-steel-800);
  box-shadow: var(--cx-shadow-lg), var(--cx-glow-crimson-soft);
}

.tier-label {
  width: 4rem;
  height: 4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--cx-grad-crimson);
  color: white;
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-full);
  font-family: var(--cx-font-mono);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-bold);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--cx-shadow-md), var(--cx-glow-crimson-soft);
}

.tier-name {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
  color: var(--cx-slate-400);
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-medium);
}

.tier-arrow {
  color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-bold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 4rem;
}

/* ============= CYBER LAB SHOWCASE ============= */

.bg-gradient-cyber {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cx-steel-800) 0%, var(--cx-steel-900) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.bg-gradient-cyber::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 50%, rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 20%, rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.lab-showcase {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--cx-space-12);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .lab-showcase {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--cx-space-8);
  }
}

.lab-content .kicker {
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-2);
  color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
}

.lab-description {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-lg);
  line-height: var(--cx-leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--cx-slate-200);
  margin: var(--cx-space-4) 0 var(--cx-space-6);
}

.lab-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--cx-space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-6);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .lab-features {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.lab-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cx-space-3);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
  color: var(--cx-slate-300);
  padding: var(--cx-space-2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-md);
  transition: all var(--cx-duration-fast);
}

.lab-feature:hover {
  background: rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.1);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.lab-feature i {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
}

.lab-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--cx-space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.lab-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.lab-image-container {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 231, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--cx-shadow-2xl);
  transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(-5deg);
  transition: all var(--cx-duration-slow) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.lab-image-container:hover {
  transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(0deg) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
  box-shadow: var(--cx-shadow-2xl), var(--cx-glow-crimson-soft);
}

.lab-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--cx-duration-slow);
}

.lab-image-container:hover .lab-image {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.lab-image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: var(--cx-space-6);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10, 26, 63, 0.95), transparent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.overlay-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cx-space-2);
  padding: var(--cx-space-2) var(--cx-space-4);
  background: var(--cx-grad-crimson);
  color: white;
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-full);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
  box-shadow: var(--cx-shadow-md), var(--cx-glow-crimson-soft);
}

.overlay-badge i {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.lab-tech-stack {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--cx-space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-6);
  justify-content: center;
}

.tech-item {
  padding: var(--cx-space-2) var(--cx-space-4);
  background: var(--cx-steel-800);
  color: var(--cx-slate-300);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-full);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-medium);
  border: 1px solid var(--cx-steel-700);
  transition: all var(--cx-duration-fast);
}

.tech-item:hover {
  background: rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.1);
  color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
  border-color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
}

/* ============= PREMIUM CTA ============= */

.bg-crimson-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cx-crimson-600) 0%, var(--cx-crimson-800) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.bg-crimson-gradient::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='100' height='100' viewBox='0 0 100 100' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M11 18c3.866 0 7-3.134 7-7s-3.134-7-7-7-7 3.134-7 7 3.134 7 7 7zm48 25c3.866 0 7-3.134 7-7s-3.134-7-7-7-7 3.134-7 7 3.134 7 7 7zm-43-7c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zm63 31c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zM34 90c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zm56-76c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zM12 86c2.21 0 4-1.79 4-4s-1.79-4-4-4-4 1.79-4 4 1.79 4 4 4zm28-65c2.21 0 4-1.79 4-4s-1.79-4-4-4-4 1.79-4 4 1.79 4 4 4zm23-11c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5-5 2.24-5 5 2.24 5 5 5zm-6 60c2.21 0 4-1.79 4-4s-1.79-4-4-4-4 1.79-4 4 1.79 4 4 4zm29 22c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5-5 2.24-5 5 2.24 5 5 5zM32 63c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5-5 2.24-5 5 2.24 5 5 5zm57-13c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5-5 2.24-5 5 2.24 5 5 5zm-9-21c1.105 0 2-.895 2-2s-.895-2-2-2-2 .895-2 2 .895 2 2 2zM60 91c1.105 0 2-.895 2-2s-.895-2-2-2-2 .895-2 2 .895 2 2 2zM35 41c1.105 0 2-.895 2-2s-.895-2-2-2-2 .895-2 2 .895 2 2 2zM12 60c1.105 0 2-.895 2-2s-.895-2-2-2-2 .895-2 2 .895 2 2 2z' fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.1' fill-rule='evenodd'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 0.2;
}

.cta-premium {
  padding: var(--cx-space-16) 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

.cta-premium .display-3 {
  color: white;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-6);
}

.cta-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--cx-space-6);
  margin: var(--cx-space-8) 0;
}

.cta-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--cx-space-3);
  text-align: left;
  padding: var(--cx-space-4);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.cta-feature i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feature-title {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-1);
}

.feature-sub {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  line-height: var(--cx-leading-normal);
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--cx-space-4);
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-8);
}

.link-underline {
  color: white;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: all var(--cx-duration-base);
}

.link-underline:hover {
  border-bottom-color: white;
}

/* ================= CTA BADGE ================= */
.cta-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cx-space-2);
  padding: var(--cx-space-2) var(--cx-space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-6);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-full);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
  color: white;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

/* ================= CTA FEATURE CARDS ================= */
.cta-feature-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--cx-space-4);
  padding: var(--cx-space-6);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  text-align: left;
  transition: all var(--cx-duration-base);
}

.cta-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow: var(--cx-shadow-xl);
}

.cta-feature-icon {
  width: 3.5rem;
  height: 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--cx-grad-crimson);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cta-feature-content h4 {
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-1);
}

.cta-feature-content p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-2);
}

/* ================= CTA META ================= */
.cta-feature-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--cx-space-4);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* ================= TIMELINE ================= */
.cta-timeline {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--cx-space-4);
  margin: var(--cx-space-10) 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.timeline-step {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 140px;
  text-align: center;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.timeline-step.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

.step-number {
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto var(--cx-space-2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: white;
  color: var(--cx-crimson-700);
  font-family: var(--cx-font-mono);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-bold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ================= CTA FOOTER ================= */
.cta-footer {
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-8);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--cx-space-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.cta-footer i {
  margin-right: var(--cx-space-2);
  color: white;
}






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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-content,
  .mission-vision-grid,
  .features-grid,
  .streams-overview,
  .lab-showcase,
  .cta-features {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .section-xl {
    padding: var(--cx-space-8) 0;
  }
  

  .lab-actions,
  .cta-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  .lab-actions a,
  .cta-actions a {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ============= ANIMATION CLASSES ============= */

.visible {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

/* ============= UTILITY CLASSES ============= */

.max-w-2xl {
  max-width: 42rem;
}

.mx-auto {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.mt-12 {
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-12);
}

.mt-8 {
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-8);
}

.mt-6 {
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-6);
}

.mb-6 {
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-6);
}

.mb-8 {
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-8);
}

.mb-4 {
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-4);
}

.mr-4 {
  margin-right: var(--cx-space-4);
}

.mr-2 {
  margin-right: var(--cx-space-2);
}

.text-white {
  color: white !important;
}

.text-success {
  color: var(--cx-success) !important;
}

.text-warning {
  color: var(--cx-warning) !important;
}

.text-info {
  color: var(--cx-info) !important;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--cx-container-max, 1280px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--cx-space-6);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 var(--cx-space-4);
  }
}


/* ================= LAB FEATURES GRID ================= */
.lab-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--cx-space-6);
  margin: var(--cx-space-8) 0;
}

.lab-feature-card {
  padding: var(--cx-space-6);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-xl);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--cx-duration-base);
}

.lab-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--cx-shadow-lg);
}

.lab-feature-icon {
  width: 3.5rem;
  height: 3.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto var(--cx-space-3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--cx-grad-crimson);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

/* ================= LAB SPECS ================= */
.lab-specs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--cx-space-4);
  margin: var(--cx-space-8) 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .lab-specs {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.spec-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--cx-space-4);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.spec-value {
  font-family: var(--cx-font-mono);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-bold);
  color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
}

.spec-label {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
  color: var(--cx-slate-300);
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-1);
}

/* ================= IMAGE OVERLAY ================= */
.overlay-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--cx-space-4);
}

.overlay-stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cx-space-2);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
  color: white;
}

/* ================= TECH STACK ================= */
.lab-tech-stack {
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-6);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--cx-space-4);
}

.tech-category h5 {
  color: var(--cx-slate-100);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-2);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
}

.tech-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--cx-space-2);
}


/* ================= FEATURE META ================= */
.feature-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--cx-space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.meta-item {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
  color: var(--cx-slate-300);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cx-space-1);
}

.meta-item i {
  color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
}

/* ================= FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS ================= */
.feature-highlights {
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-16);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--cx-space-6);
}

.highlight-card {
  padding: var(--cx-space-6);
  text-align: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-xl);
  transition: all var(--cx-duration-base);
}

.highlight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--cx-shadow-lg);
  background: rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.08);
}

.highlight-number {
  font-family: var(--cx-font-mono);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-2xl);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-bold);
  color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-2);
}

.highlight-title {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--cx-slate-100);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-1);
}

.highlight-desc {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
  color: var(--cx-slate-400);
}


/* ================= STREAM DETAILS ================= */
.stream-details {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--cx-space-4);
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.detail-item {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
  color: var(--cx-slate-300);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cx-space-1);
}

.detail-item i {
  color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
}

/* ================= CERTIFICATION TIERS ================= */
.tier-duration {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
  color: var(--cx-slate-400);
}

.tier-skills {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
  color: var(--cx-crimson-300);
}

/* ================= ACADEMIC PARTNERS ================= */
.academic-partners {
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-16);
  text-align: center;
}

.partners-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--cx-space-6);
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-6);
}

.partner-logo {
  padding: var(--cx-space-4);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--cx-slate-300);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cx-space-2);
  transition: all var(--cx-duration-base);
}

.partner-logo i {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
}

.partner-logo:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
  box-shadow: var(--cx-shadow-md);
}