:root {
            --mauth-green: mediumseagreen; 
            --mauth-red: #d32f2f;
            --mauth-white: #ffffff;
            --mauth-bg: #fdfdfd;
            --transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

        body { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; background-color: var(--mauth-bg); color: #2d3436; }

        /* --- FIXED HEADER --- */
        .header-wrapper {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            width: 100%;
            z-index: 1050;
        }

        .top-contact-bar {
            background: var(--mauth-green);
            color: white;
            padding: 8px 0;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
        }

        .top-contact-bar a {
            color: white;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: opacity 0.3s;
        }

        .top-contact-bar a:hover {
            opacity: 0.8;
        }

        .navbar {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border-bottom: 4px solid var(--mauth-green);
            padding: 0.8rem 0;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
        }

        /* --- NAVIGATION --- */
        .nav-link {
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #2d3436 !important;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            margin: 0 5px;
            padding: 10px 15px !important;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            position: relative;
            transition: var(--transition);
            border-radius: 8px;
        }
        .nav-link i { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--mauth-green); transition: var(--transition); }
        
        .nav-link:hover {
            color: var(--mauth-green) !important;
            background: rgba(60, 179, 113, 0.05);
        }
        .nav-link:hover i { transform: translateY(-3px); color: var(--mauth-red); }

        .nav-link::after {
            content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 5px; left: 50%; width: 0; height: 2px;
            background: var(--mauth-red); transition: var(--transition); transform: translateX(-50%);
        }
        .nav-link:hover::after { width: 60%; }

        .btn-contact {
            background: var(--mauth-red);
            color: white !important;
            border-radius: 50px;
            padding: 8px 25px !important;
            margin-left: 10px;
        }

        /* Align nav items to the left on mobile */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .navbar-nav {
        align-items: flex-start !important; /* Overrides the center alignment */
        padding: 1rem 0;
    }

    .nav-link {
        width: 100%; /* Makes the hover effect span the full width */
        justify-content: flex-start; /* Aligns text/icons to the left */
        margin: 2px 0;
    }

    .nav-link::after {
        left: 0; /* Moves the hover underline to start from the left */
        transform: none;
    }
    
    .btn-contact {
        margin-left: 0 !important;
        margin-top: 10px;
        width: fit-content; /* Keeps the button from stretching too wide */
    }
}


/* --- DROPDOWN CUSTOM STYLES --- */
.nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-menu {
    display: block; /* Required for transition */
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: none;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--mauth-red);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
    padding: 10px;
    min-width: 220px;
}

.dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #444;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.dropdown-item i {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--mauth-green);
    width: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: rgba(60, 179, 113, 0.08);
    color: var(--mauth-green);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Caret rotation on hover */
.dropdown-toggle::after {
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-toggle::after {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Mobile Adjustments for Dropdown */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .dropdown-menu {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        display: none; /* Return to toggle behavior on mobile */
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        border-left: 2px solid var(--mauth-green);
        border-top: none;
        background: transparent;
        margin-left: 20px;
    }
    .dropdown-menu.show {
        display: block;
    }
}

        /* --- SLIDER --- */
        .carousel-item {
            height: 90vh;
            min-height: 550px;
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .carousel-overlay {
            position: absolute; inset: 0; 
            background: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.5), rgba(0,0,0,0.6));
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
        }

        .glass-hero-card {
            background: transparent;
            backdrop-filter: none;
            padding: 40px;
            max-width: 900px;
            width: 95%;
            text-align: center;

            p{
                color:white;
            }
        }

        .glass-hero-card h2 { 
            font-weight: 800; 
            color: white;
            font-size: calc(1.8rem + 1.8vw); 
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            text-shadow: 2px 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
        }

        .btn-mediumseagreen {
            background-color: mediumseagreen !important;
            border-color: mediumseagreen !important;
            color: white !important;
        }

        .control-circle {
            background: var(--mauth-green);
            width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .carousel-control-prev:hover .control-circle, .carousel-control-next:hover .control-circle {
            background: var(--mauth-red); transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        /* --- ENHANCED ABOUT US --- */
.about-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-image-stack {
    position: relative;
    height: 450px;
}

.about-img-main {
    width: 80%;
    height: 80%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: 20px 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-img-sub {
    width: 50%;
    height: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 20px;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    border: 8px solid var(--mauth-white);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.about-shape {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10%;
    left: -5%;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: rgba(60, 179, 113, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.stat-card-mini {
    background: white;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--mauth-green);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.stat-card-mini:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-left-color: var(--mauth-red);
}

.accent-text {
    color: var(--mauth-green);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.readMoreAboutUs:hover{
    border:solid 2px red !important;
    transition:0.5s;
}

 /* --- PREMIUM LEADERSHIP SECTION --- */
.leadership-wrapper {
    padding: 50px 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(60, 179, 113, 0.05), transparent);
    position: relative;
}

.hod-card-premium {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 40px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative quote icon */
.hod-card-premium::before {
    content: '\f10e';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    right: 60px;
    font-size: 8rem;
    color: rgba(60, 179, 113, 0.05);
    z-index: -1;
}

.hod-visual {
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px;
}

.hod-img-frame {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
}

.hod-img-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.hod-card-premium:hover .hod-img-frame img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.experience-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40px;
    right: -10px;
    background: var(--mauth-red);
    color: white;
    padding: 15px 25px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 10px 10px 30px rgba(211, 47, 47, 0.3);
    z-index: 10;
}

.edu-pill {
    background: rgba(60, 179, 113, 0.1);
    color: var(--mauth-green);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-right: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(60, 179, 113, 0.2);
}

.signature-text {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--mauth-green);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* --- THE ULTIMATE ADMIN DIVISIONS SECTION --- */
    .divisions-outer {
        padding: 50px 0;
        background: #ffffff;
        position: relative;
    }

    .div-card-elite {
        position: relative;
        background: #fff;
        border-radius: 35px;
        height: 500px;
        overflow: hidden;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
        box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
        transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    }

    /* Image Background with Cinematic Zoom */
    .div-card-elite img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        transition: transform 1.5s ease;
    }

    .div-card-elite:hover img {
        transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-1deg);
    }

    /* The Persistent Information Glass Panel */
    .div-card-glass {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 20px;
        left: 20px;
        right: 20px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
        backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
        padding: 25px;
        border-radius: 25px;
        z-index: 3;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        transition: all 0.5s ease;
    }

    /* Gradient Accent Overlay */
    .div-overlay-static {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 0%, transparent 60%);
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .div-card-elite:hover {
        transform: translateY(-15px);
        box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(60, 179, 113, 0.2);
    }

    .div-card-elite:hover .div-card-glass {
        background: var(--mauth-green);
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }

    /* Text Styling */
    .div-title-elite {
        font-weight: 800;
        font-size: 1.4rem;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
        color: #1a1a1a;
        transition: color 0.4s ease;
    }

    .div-text-elite {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        color: #666;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
        line-height: 1.5;
        transition: color 0.4s ease;
    }

    .div-card-elite:hover .div-title-elite,
    .div-card-elite:hover .div-text-elite {
        color: #ffffff;
    }

    /* Always Visible Read More Button */
    .btn-div-elite {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        padding: 10px 20px;
        background: var(--mauth-green);
        color: white !important;
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: all 0.4s ease;
        border: 2px solid transparent;
    }

    .div-card-elite:hover .btn-div-elite {
        background: white;
        color: var(--mauth-green) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    }

    .btn-div-elite i {
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .btn-div-elite:hover i {
        transform: translateX(5px);
    }

    /* --- ADMIN SERVICES SECTION --- */
    .services-wrapper {
        padding: 50px 0;
        background: #fcfcfc;
    }

    .service-card-elite {
        background: #ffffff;
        border-radius: 30px;
        padding: 40px;
        height: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
        transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    /* Animated background circle on hover */
    .service-card-elite::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: -50px;
        right: -50px;
        width: 100px;
        height: 100px;
        background: rgba(60, 179, 113, 0.05);
        border-radius: 50%;
        transition: all 0.6s ease;
        z-index: -1;
    }

    .service-card-elite:hover::before {
        width: 400px;
        height: 400px;
        background: rgba(60, 179, 113, 0.1);
    }

    .service-card-elite:hover {
        transform: translateY(-15px);
        box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(60, 179, 113, 0.12);
        border-color: rgba(60, 179, 113, 0.3);
    }

    /* Icon Styling */
    .service-icon-box {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
        background: rgba(60, 179, 113, 0.1);
        color: var(--mauth-green);
        border-radius: 20px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        margin: 0 auto 25px;
        font-size: 2rem;
        transition: all 0.4s ease;
    }

    .service-card-elite:hover .service-icon-box {
        background: var(--mauth-green);
        color: #ffffff;
        transform: rotateY(360deg);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(60, 179, 113, 0.3);
    }

    .service-title-elite {
        font-weight: 800;
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        color: #1a1a1a;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .service-text-elite {
        color: #6c757d;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* Subtle accent line */
    .service-accent-line {
        width: 40px;
        height: 3px;
        background: var(--mauth-red);
        margin: 20px auto 0;
        border-radius: 10px;
        transition: width 0.4s ease;
    }

    .service-card-elite:hover .service-accent-line {
        width: 100px;
    }

    .btn-outline-elite {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 10px 30px;
        background: transparent;
        color: var(--mauth-green) !important;
        border: 2px solid var(--mauth-green);
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-weight: 800;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: all 0.4s ease;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    .btn-outline-elite::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        background: var(--mauth-green);
        transition: all 0.4s ease;
        z-index: -1;
    }

    .btn-outline-elite:hover {
        color: white !important;
    }

    .btn-outline-elite:hover::before {
        left: 0;
    }

    .btn-outline-elite i {
        margin-left: 10px;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

        /* --- THE ULTIMATE NOTICES SECTION --- */
    .notices-canvas {
        padding: 50px 0;
        background: #f4f7f6; /* Soft professional grey-green tint */
        position: relative;
    }

    .notice-card-elite {
        background: #ffffff;
        border-radius: 25px;
        padding: 0;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
        overflow: hidden;
        border: none;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
        transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    }

    .notice-card-elite:hover {
        transform: scale(1.02);
        box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(60, 179, 113, 0.15);
    }

    /* Date Ribbon */
    .notice-date-box {
        background: var(--mauth-green);
        color: white;
        min-width: 100px;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 20px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .notice-date-day {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        font-weight: 900;
        line-height: 1;
    }

    .notice-date-month {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    /* Content Area */
    .notice-content-elite {
        padding: 30px;
        flex-grow: 1;
        position: relative;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .notice-category {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px;
        color: var(--mauth-red);
        margin-bottom: 8px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    /* The Urgent Pulse */
    .pulse-dot {
        width: 8px;
        height: 8px;
        background: var(--mauth-red);
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: inline-block;
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(211, 47, 47, 0.4);
        animation: pulse-red 2s infinite;
    }

    @keyframes pulse-red {
        0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(211, 47, 47, 0.7); }
        70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(211, 47, 47, 0); }
        100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(211, 47, 47, 0); }
    }

    .notice-title-elite {
        font-weight: 800;
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        color: #1a1a1a;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        transition: color 0.3s ease;
    }

    .notice-card-elite:hover .notice-title-elite {
        color: var(--mauth-green);
    }

    .notice-excerpt {
        color: #6c757d;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    /* Mobile Responsiveness for Notices */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .notice-card-elite { flex-direction: column; }
        .notice-date-box { flex-direction: row; gap: 10px; min-width: 100%; padding: 10px; }
    }

    /* Action Button for Section */
    .btn-view-all {
        padding: 15px 40px;
        border-radius: 50px;
        background: #ffffff;
        color: var(--mauth-green) !important;
        font-weight: 800;
        border: 2px solid var(--mauth-green);
        transition: all 0.4s ease;
    }

    .btn-view-all:hover {
        background: var(--mauth-green);
        color: white !important;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(60, 179, 113, 0.2);
    }

    /* --- DOCUMENTS & DOWNLOADS ELITE SECTION --- */
    .downloads-canvas {
        padding: 50px 0;
        background: #f8fafc;
        position: relative;
    }

    .doc-card-elite {
        background: #ffffff;
        border-radius: 25px;
        padding: 30px;
        height: 100%;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: space-between;
        border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
        transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        position: relative;
    }

    .doc-card-elite:hover {
        transform: translateY(-12px);
        box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(60, 179, 113, 0.12);
        border-color: rgba(60, 179, 113, 0.2);
    }

    /* File Icon Style */
    .file-icon-box {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        border-radius: 18px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        transition: all 0.4s ease;
    }

    .icon-pdf { background: rgba(211, 47, 47, 0.1); color: #d32f2f; }
    .icon-doc { background: rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.1); color: #007bff; }
    .icon-xls { background: rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.1); color: #28a745; }

    .doc-card-elite:hover .file-icon-box {
        transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    }

    .doc-title-elite {
        font-weight: 800;
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        color: #1e293b;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .doc-meta {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        color: #94a3b8;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        display: flex;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .doc-meta span i {
        margin-right: 5px;
    }

    /* Modern Download Button */
    .btn-download-elite {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 12px;
        background: #f1f5f9;
        color: #475569 !important;
        border-radius: 15px;
        text-align: center;
        text-decoration: none;
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 10px;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        border: none;
    }

    .doc-card-elite:hover .btn-download-elite {
        background: var(--mauth-green);
        color: white !important;
    }

    .btn-download-elite i {
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .doc-card-elite:hover .btn-download-elite i {
        animation: bounceDown 1s infinite;
    }

    @keyframes bounceDown {
        0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
        50% { transform: translateY(4px); }
    }

    /* --- THE ULTIMATE CONTACT CANVAS --- */
    .contact-wrapper {
        padding: 60px 0;
        background: #ffffff;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Floating background shapes for depth */
    .contact-wrapper::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: -10%;
        left: -5%;
        width: 400px;
        height: 400px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(60, 179, 113, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
        z-index: 0;
    }

    .contact-main-card {
        background: #ffffff;
        border-radius: 40px;
        box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
        overflow: hidden;
        border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    /* Info Sidebar Style */
    .contact-info-sidebar {
        background: var(--mauth-green);
        padding: 60px 40px;
        height: 100%;
        color: white;
        position: relative;
    }

    .contact-info-sidebar::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -50px;
        right: -50px;
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
        border-radius: 50%;
    }

    .info-item {
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 35px;
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .info-item:hover {
        transform: translateX(10px);
    }

    .info-icon {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
        border-radius: 15px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .info-text h5 {
        font-weight: 800;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .info-text p {
        color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    /* Form Styling */
    .contact-form-area {
        padding: 60px;
    }

    .form-floating > .form-control {
        border: none;
        border-bottom: 2px solid #eee;
        border-radius: 0;
        padding-left: 0;
        background: transparent;
    }

    .form-floating > .form-control:focus {
        box-shadow: none;
        border-color: var(--mauth-green);
    }

    .form-floating > label {
        padding-left: 0;
        color: #999;
    }

    .form-floating > .form-select {
        border: none;
        border-bottom: 2px solid #eee;
        border-radius: 0;
        padding-left: 0;
        background-color: transparent;
        cursor: pointer;
    }

    .form-floating > .form-select:focus {
        box-shadow: none;
        border-color: var(--mauth-green);
    }

    /* Styling the dropdown options for better readability */
    .form-select option {
        color: #333;
        background: #fff;
    }

    /* Premium Submit Button */
    .btn-send-elite {
        padding: 15px 45px;
        background: var(--mauth-green);
        color: white !important;
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-weight: 800;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
        border: none;
        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(60, 179, 113, 0.2);
        margin-top: 30px;
    }

    .btn-send-elite:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
        box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(60, 179, 113, 0.3);
        background: #28a745;
    }

    /* Social Links */
    .contact-socials {
        display: flex;
        gap: 15px;
        margin-top: 50px;
    }

    .social-link-elite {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        color: white;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .social-link-elite:hover {
        background: white;
        color: var(--mauth-green);
        transform: translateY(-5px);
    }

    @media (max-width: 991px) {
        .contact-form-area { padding: 40px 30px; }
    }

    /* --- PREMIUM FAQ STYLING --- */
.custom-faq .accordion-item {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border-radius: 15px !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.custom-faq .accordion-item:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.custom-faq .accordion-button {
    background: white;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2d3436;
    padding: 22px 25px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    border-radius: 15px !important;
    border-left: 5px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.custom-faq .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background: white;
    color: var(--mauth-green);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--mauth-green);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.custom-faq .accordion-button::after {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%23d32f2f'%3e%3cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M1.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 10.293l5.646-5.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
    background-size: 1.2rem;
}

.faq-number {
    color: var(--mauth-red);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-right: 15px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.custom-faq .accordion-body {
    padding: 0 25px 25px 65px;
    color: #636e72;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    background: white;
}

/* For smooth expansion */
.accordion-collapse {
    transition: var(--transition);
}

/* --- THE ULTIMATE CALL TO ACTION --- */
    .cta-canvas {
        padding: 100px 0;
        background: #ffffff; /* Contrast against the main body */
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .cta-elite-card {
        position: relative;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mauth-green) 0%, #2e8b57 100%);
        border-radius: 40px;
        padding: 80px 60px;
        color: white;
        text-align: center;
        overflow: hidden;
        box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(60, 179, 113, 0.3);
        z-index: 1;
    }

    /* Animated background elements */
    .cta-elite-card::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: -50px;
        left: -50px;
        width: 250px;
        height: 250px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        border-radius: 50%;
        z-index: -1;
        animation: floatShape 8s infinite ease-in-out;
    }

    .cta-elite-card::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -80px;
        right: -80px;
        width: 350px;
        height: 350px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        border-radius: 50%;
        z-index: -1;
        animation: floatShape 12s infinite ease-in-out reverse;
    }

    @keyframes floatShape {
        0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
        50% { transform: translate(30px, 20px); }
    }

    .cta-badge {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        color: white;
        padding: 8px 25px;
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
        display: inline-block;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    .cta-title-elite {
        font-size: 3rem;
        font-weight: 900;
        line-height: 1.2;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
        text-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    }

    .cta-text-elite {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
        max-width: 700px;
        margin: 0 auto 40px;
        line-height: 1.8;
    }

    /* The "Power" Button */
    .btn-cta-master {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 15px;
        padding: 20px 50px;
        background: white;
        color: var(--mauth-green) !important;
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-weight: 800;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        font-size: 1rem;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
        box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
        border: none;
    }

    .btn-cta-master:hover {
        transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.05);
        box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
        background: var(--mauth-red);
        color: white !important;
    }

    .btn-cta-master i {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }

    .btn-cta-master:hover i {
        transform: translateX(10px) rotate(-10deg);
    }

    /* Mobile Responsive Tweak */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .cta-title-elite { font-size: 2rem; }
        .cta-elite-card { padding: 50px 30px; border-radius: 30px; }
        .btn-cta-master { padding: 15px 35px; width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    }

    /* --- NEWSLETTER SECTION (PRE-FOOTER) --- */
.newsletter-section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    margin-bottom: -80px; 
}

.newsletter-card {
    background: var(--mauth-green);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3cb371 0%, #2e8b57 100%);
    border-radius: 40px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column; /* Stack for mobile */
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

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

.newsletter-content h2 {
    color: white;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.newsletter-content p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --- THE FORM (The fix is here) --- */
.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column; /* Mobile stack */
    gap: 15px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 550px;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    padding: 16px 25px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 500;
    width: 100%;
}

.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.newsletter-form input:focus { outline: none; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }

.btn-subscribe {
    background: white;
    color: var(--mauth-green) !important;
    border: none;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-subscribe:hover {
    background: var(--mauth-red);
    color: white !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --- DESKTOP ADJUSTMENTS (PC) --- */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .newsletter-card {
        flex-direction: row; /* Side by side */
        justify-content: space-between;
        padding: 60px;
        text-align: left;
    }

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

    .newsletter-form {
        flex-direction: row; /* Horizontal row */
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
        padding: 8px; /* Creates the spacing around the button */
        border-radius: 60px;
        gap: 0; /* Remove gap so button can go to edge */
    }

    .newsletter-form input {
        flex: 1; /* This pushes the button to the right edge */
        background: transparent;
        border: none;
        padding: 12px 25px;
    }

    .newsletter-form input:focus {
        background: transparent;
    }
}

    /* --- THE ELITE FOOTER --- */
    /* --- GLOBAL FIX FOR OVERFLOW --- */
    html, body {
        max-width: 100%;
        overflow-x: hidden; /* This stops the right-side overflow */
    }

    /* --- THE ELITE FOOTER FIX --- */
    .elite-footer {
        background: #111111;
        padding: 160px 0 50px; 
        color: #999;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        width: 100%; /* Ensure it doesn't exceed screen width */
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden; /* Prevents internal rows from pushing out */
    }

    /* Fix for the Row in the Footer */
    .elite-footer .row {
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-right: 0;
    }

    /* --- MOBILE RESPONSIVE TWEAKS --- */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
        .elite-footer {
            padding: 120px 0 40px; /* Reduced top padding on mobile */
        }
    
    /* Ensure the footer columns don't touch screen edges */
    .elite-footer .container {
        padding-left: 20px;
        padding-right: 20px;
        }
    }

    .elite-footer {
        background: #111111;
        padding: 160px 0 50px; /* Extra top padding for the overlap */
        color: #999;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .footer-title {
        color: white;
        font-weight: 800;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        position: relative;
    }

    .footer-title::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -10px;
        left: 0;
        width: 30px;
        height: 2px;
        background: var(--mauth-green);
    }

    .footer-links {
        list-style: none;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .footer-links li {
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .footer-links a {
        color: #999;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        display: inline-block;
    }

    .footer-links a:hover {
        color: var(--mauth-green);
        transform: translateX(10px);
    }

    .footer-social-box {
        display: flex;
        gap: 15px;
        margin-top: 25px;
    }

    .social-icon-footer {
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
        background: #222;
        border-radius: 12px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        color: white;
        transition: all 0.4s ease;
        text-decoration: none;
    }

    .social-icon-footer:hover {
        background: var(--mauth-green);
        transform: translateY(-5px);
        color: white;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        border-top: 1px solid #222;
        margin-top: 80px;
        padding-top: 30px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    /* Mobile Responsive */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
        .newsletter-card { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 30px; padding: 40px 20px; }
        .newsletter-section { margin-bottom: -120px; }
    }

    /* --- ANIMATED SUBSCRIBE BUTTON --- */
    .btn-subscribe {
        background: white;
        color: var(--mauth-green) !important;
        border: none;
        padding: 12px 30px;
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-weight: 800;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px; /* Space between text and icon */
        cursor: pointer;
    }

    /* The Icon Animation */
    .btn-subscribe i {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        transition: all 0.4s ease;
    }

    .btn-subscribe:hover {
        background: var(--mauth-red);
        color: white !important;
        transform: scale(1.05);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }

    /* On hover, make the plane "fly" up and out */
    .btn-subscribe:hover i {
        transform: translate(5px, -5px) rotate(-15deg);
        color: white;
    }

.footerLogo{
    text-align:center;
}

@media (min-width:768px){
    .footerLogo{
        text-align:left;
    }
}