:root {
            --maroon: #70181f;
            --green: #427d3a;
            --black: #000000;
            --white: #ffffff;
            --light-bg: #f5f5f5;
            --text-gray: #555555;
            --border-light: #e0e0e0;
            --soft-blue: #e8f4fd;
        }

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

body {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    background: #fafafa;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Hero Section */
.leadership-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.68)), url(../assets/image/bg.webp?w=1200&h=600&fit=crop) center / cover;
    /* padding: 120px 0 100px; */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.leadership-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.5;
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 10px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    opacity: 0.95;
}
/* ── Stats ── */
        .stats-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background: var(--light-bg);
            margin-top: -60px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 20;
        }

        .stats-container {
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 50px 30px;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }

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

        .stat-item {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 20px;
            opacity: 0;
            animation: fadeInScale 0.6s ease forwards;
        }

        .stat-item:nth-child(1) { animation-delay:.2s; }
        .stat-item:nth-child(2) { animation-delay:.4s; }
        .stat-item:nth-child(3) { animation-delay:.6s; }
        .stat-item:nth-child(4) { animation-delay:.8s; }

        @keyframes fadeInScale {
            from { opacity:0; transform:scale(0.8) translateY(20px); }
            to   { opacity:1; transform:scale(1) translateY(0); }
        }

        .stat-icon {
            width: 80px; height: 80px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon) 0%, #8b1f28 100%);
            border-radius: 50%;
            margin: 0 auto 20px;
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            transition: all .5s cubic-bezier(.175,.885,.32,1.275);
            box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(112,24,31,.3);
            position: relative; overflow: hidden;
        }

        .stat-icon::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute; inset: -10px;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg,var(--green),var(--maroon));
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity .5s ease;
            animation: rotate 3s linear infinite;
        }

        @keyframes rotate {
            from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
            to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
        }

        .stat-item:hover .stat-icon::before { opacity: 1; }
        .stat-item:hover .stat-icon {
            background: var(--green);
            transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(66,125,58,.5);
        }

        .stat-icon i { font-size: 2.2rem; color: var(--white); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
        .stat-number { font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--maroon); margin-bottom: 10px; }
        .stat-label  { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-gray); font-weight: 500; }

        /* ── Section Header ── */
        .section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 60px; }

        .section-tag {
            display: inline-block;
            background: var(--maroon);
            color: var(--white);
            padding: 8px 20px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .section-title { font-size: clamp(2.5rem,5vw,3.5rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--black); margin-bottom: 15px; }
        .section-desc  { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text-gray); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }

        /* ── About Section ── */
        .about-section { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--white); }

        .about-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 60px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .about-image-wrap {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: 20px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(112,24,31,.2);
        }

        .about-image-wrap img {
            width: 100%; height: 500px;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform .5s ease;
        }

        .about-image-wrap:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }

        .about-badge {
            position: absolute; bottom: 30px; left: 30px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--maroon),var(--green));
            color: var(--white);
            padding: 15px 25px;
            border-radius: 15px;
            font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
            animation: floatBadge 3s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .about-text h3 { font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--black); margin-bottom: 20px; }

        .about-text h3 span {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--maroon),var(--green));
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
        }

        .about-text p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-gray); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 25px; }

        .about-highlights {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 15px;
        }

        .highlight-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            background: var(--light-bg);
            padding: 15px 20px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            border-left: 4px solid var(--green);
            transition: all .3s ease;
        }

        .highlight-item:hover {
            background: var(--white);
            box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
            transform: translateX(8px);
        }

        .highlight-item i { font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--maroon); }
        .highlight-item span { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--black); }

        /* ── Services ── */
        .services-section { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--light-bg); }

        .services-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
            gap: 30px;
        }

        .service-card {
            background: var(--white);
            border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
            border-radius: 15px;
            padding: 40px 30px;
            text-align: center;
            transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.175,.885,.32,1.275);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .service-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg,var(--maroon) 0%,var(--green) 100%);
            transform: scaleX(0);
            transition: transform .4s ease;
        }

        .service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

        .service-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.02);
            border-color: var(--maroon);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(112,24,31,.15);
        }

        .service-icon {
            width: 90px; height: 90px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--maroon) 0%,#8b1f28 100%);
            border-radius: 50%;
            margin: 0 auto 25px;
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            position: relative; overflow: hidden;
            transition: all .4s ease;
        }

        .service-icon::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute; inset: -10px;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg,var(--green),var(--maroon));
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity .5s ease;
            animation: rotate 3s linear infinite;
        }

        .service-card:hover .service-icon::before { opacity: 1; }
        .service-card:hover .service-icon { transform: scale(1.1); }
        .service-icon i { font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--white); position: relative; z-index: 1; }

        .service-card h4 { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--black); margin-bottom: 15px; }
        .service-card p  { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--text-gray); line-height: 1.7; }

        /* ── Counsellors ── */
        .counsellors-section { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--white); }

        .counsellors-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
            gap: 30px;
        }

        .counsellor-card {
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: 15px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
            transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.175,.885,.32,1.275);
            border: 2px solid transparent;
            position: relative;
        }

        .counsellor-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg,var(--maroon) 0%,var(--green) 100%);
            transform: scaleX(0);
            transition: transform .4s ease;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .counsellor-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

        .counsellor-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.02);
            border-color: var(--maroon);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
        }

        .counsellor-image {
            height: 300px;
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
        }

        .counsellor-image img {
            width: 100%; height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform .5s ease;
        }

        .counsellor-card:hover .counsellor-image img { transform: scale(1.12); }

        .counsellor-overlay {
            position: absolute; inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(112,24,31,.9) 0%, transparent 100%);
            display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
            padding: 20px;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity .4s ease;
        }

        .counsellor-card:hover .counsellor-overlay { opacity: 1; }

        .counsellor-overlay .speciality {
            color: var(--white);
            font-size: .9rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
            padding: 6px 14px;
            border-radius: 20px;
        }

        .counsellor-content { padding: 25px; }
        .counsellor-content h4 { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--black); margin-bottom: 8px; }
        .counsellor-role { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--green); margin-bottom: 6px; }
        .counsellor-exp  { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-gray); margin-bottom: 15px; }

        .counsellor-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
        .tag {
            display: inline-block;
            background: var(--light-bg);
            color: var(--maroon);
            padding: 4px 12px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            font-size: .75rem;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        /* ── Process ── */
        .process-section { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--black); }

        .section-header.light .section-tag  { background: var(--white); color: var(--black); }
        .section-header.light .section-title{ color: var(--white); }
        .section-header.light .section-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }

        .process-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
            gap: 30px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .process-grid::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 50px; left: 12%; right: 12%;
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg,var(--maroon),var(--green));
            z-index: 0;
        }

        .process-step {
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: 15px;
            padding: 35px 25px;
            text-align: center;
            transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.175,.885,.32,1.275);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            opacity: 0;
            animation: fadeInScale .6s ease forwards;
        }

        .process-step:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.2s;}
        .process-step:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.4s;}
        .process-step:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.6s;}
        .process-step:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.8s;}

        .process-step:hover {
            transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.05);
            background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--maroon),var(--green));
            box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(112,24,31,.5);
        }

        .step-number {
            width: 60px; height: 60px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--maroon),#8b1f28);
            border-radius: 50%;
            margin: 0 auto 20px;
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white);
            box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(112,24,31,.4);
            transition: all .4s ease;
        }

        .process-step:hover .step-number {
            background: var(--white);
            color: var(--maroon);
            transform: scale(1.2) rotate(360deg);
        }

        .process-step h5 {
            font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--black); margin-bottom: 10px;
            transition: color .4s ease;
        }

        .process-step:hover h5 { color: var(--white); }

        .process-step p {
            font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-gray);
            line-height: 1.5;
            transition: color .4s ease;
        }

        .process-step:hover p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }

        /* ── Appointment ── */
        .appointment-section { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--light-bg); }

        .appointment-container {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--maroon) 0%,#8b1f28 25%,var(--green) 75%,#5fa94d 100%);
            background-size: 400% 400%;
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 60px 50px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            animation: gradientAnimation 15s ease infinite;
        }

        @keyframes gradientAnimation {
            0%,100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
            50%     { background-position: 100% 50%; }
        }

        .appointment-container::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute; top: -50%; left: -50%;
            width: 200%; height: 200%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,255,255,.1) 0%,transparent 70%);
            animation: rotateGlow 10s linear infinite;
        }

        @keyframes rotateGlow {
            from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
            to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
        }

        .appointment-container > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

        .appointment-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 60px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .appointment-info h3 {
            font-size: 2.8rem; font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 20px;
            text-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
        }

        .appointment-info p { font-size: 1.1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.95); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 30px; }

        .appointment-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; }

        .detail-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 15px;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            padding: 18px 25px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
            transition: all .3s ease;
        }

        .detail-item:hover {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
            transform: translateX(10px);
        }

        .detail-item i { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--white); flex-shrink: 0; }
        .detail-item div h6 { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); margin: 0 0 4px; }
        .detail-item div p  { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin: 0; }

        .appointment-form-card {
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 40px;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
        }

        .appointment-form-card h4 {
            font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--maroon); margin-bottom: 30px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }

        .form-label { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--black); margin-bottom: 8px; display: block; }

        .form-control {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 14px 18px;
            border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
            border-radius: 10px;
            font-size: .95rem;
            font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
            outline: none;
            transition: all .3s ease;
            background: var(--light-bg);
        }

        .form-control:focus {
            border-color: var(--maroon);
            background: var(--white);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(112,24,31,.1);
        }

        .form-select {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 14px 18px;
            border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
            border-radius: 10px;
            font-size: .95rem;
            font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
            outline: none;
            transition: all .3s ease;
            background: var(--light-bg);
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .form-select:focus {
            border-color: var(--maroon);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(112,24,31,.1);
        }

        .submit-btn {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 16px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--maroon),#8b1f28);
            color: var(--white);
            border: none;
            border-radius: 12px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.175,.885,.32,1.275);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .submit-btn::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%; left: 50%;
            width: 0; height: 0;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--green);
            transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
            transition: width .6s ease, height .6s ease;
        }

        .submit-btn span { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

        .submit-btn:hover::before { width: 400px; height: 400px; }

        .submit-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(112,24,31,.4);
        }

        /* ── Timing ── */
        .timing-section { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--white); }

        .timing-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr);
            gap: 30px;
        }

        .timing-card {
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: 15px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
            transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.175,.885,.32,1.275);
            border: 2px solid transparent;
        }

        .timing-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            border-color: var(--maroon);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(112,24,31,.15);
        }

        .timing-header {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--maroon),#8b1f28);
            padding: 25px 30px;
            display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px;
        }

        .timing-card:nth-child(even) .timing-header {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--green),#5fa94d);
        }

        .timing-header i { font-size: 2.5rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }

        .timing-header h4 { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin: 0; }

        .timing-body { padding: 25px 30px; }

        .timing-row {
            display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
            padding: 15px 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
            transition: all .3s ease;
        }

        .timing-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

        .timing-row:hover { padding-left: 10px; }

        .day   { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--black); }
        .hours {
            font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--maroon);
            background: rgba(112,24,31,.1);
            padding: 5px 14px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            transition: all .3s ease;
        }

        .timing-row:hover .hours {
            background: var(--maroon);
            color: var(--white);
        }

        /* ── CTA ── */
        .cta-section { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--green); text-align: center; }

        .cta-content h3 {
            font-size: clamp(2rem,5vw,3.5rem);
            font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .cta-content p { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 35px; }

        .cta-btn {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
            background: var(--white); color: var(--green);
            padding: 18px 45px; border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; text-decoration: none;
            transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.175,.885,.32,1.275);
            position: relative; overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
        }

        .cta-btn::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
            width: 0; height: 0; border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--maroon),#8b1f28);
            transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
            transition: width .6s ease, height .6s ease;
        }

        .cta-btn span, .cta-btn i { position: relative; z-index: 1; transition: all .4s ease; }

        .cta-btn:hover::before { width: 400px; height: 400px; }

        .cta-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.05);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
            color: var(--white);
        }

        .cta-btn:hover i { animation: arrowBounce .6s ease infinite; }

        @keyframes arrowBounce {
            0%,100% { transform: translateX(5px); }
            50%     { transform: translateX(10px); }
        }

        /* ── Responsive ── */
        @media (max-width:1200px) {
            .stats-grid      { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
            .services-grid   { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
            .counsellors-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
            .process-grid    { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
            .process-grid::before { display: none; }
        }

        @media (max-width:768px) {
            .stats-grid         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .about-grid         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .services-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .counsellors-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .process-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .appointment-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .timing-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .about-highlights   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .appointment-container { padding: 30px 20px; }
        }