/* ==========================================================================
   EDUCARE ACADEMY - ABOUT & FACULTY STYLES (about.css)
   ========================================================================== */

.faculty-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ULTIMATE 3D CINEMATIC POSTER CAROUSEL (382px PROPORTIONS & CLEAR FACES)
   ========================================================================== */
.faculty-swiper {
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 30px;
  padding-bottom: 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-slide {
  width: 382px;
  height: 520px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-slide-active {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  z-index: 20 !important;
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-slide-prev,
.faculty-swiper .swiper-slide-next {
  opacity: 0.75 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .faculty-swiper .swiper-slide { width: 340px; height: 480px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faculty-swiper .swiper-slide { width: 300px; height: 440px; }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .faculty-swiper .swiper-slide {
    width: calc(100vw - 44px) !important;
    max-width: 290px !important;
    height: 420px !important;
  }
}

.cinematic-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 27, 75, 0.2);
  background: var(--color-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.cinematic-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1;
}

.swiper-slide-active:hover .cinematic-img,
.swiper-slide-active.is-hovered .cinematic-img {
  transform: scale(1.08) !important;
}

/* Subtle lower-third gradient: Upper 50% is 100% transparent so faces are crystal clear */
.cinematic-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, 
    rgba(0, 20, 55, 0.92) 0%, 
    rgba(0, 20, 55, 0.75) 22%, 
    rgba(0, 20, 55, 0.2) 35%, 
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 50%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
  );
  z-index: 2;
  transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.swiper-slide-active:hover .cinematic-gradient,
.swiper-slide-active.is-hovered .cinematic-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, 
    rgba(0, 20, 55, 0.97) 0%, 
    rgba(0, 20, 55, 0.88) 32%, 
    rgba(0, 20, 55, 0.35) 48%, 
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 58%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
  ) !important;
}

.cinematic-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 26px 22px;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cinematic-name {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.cinematic-role {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  transition: margin-bottom 0.4s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOVER DATA REVEAL STRICTLY ON MIDDLE ACTIVE CARD ONLY
   ========================================================================== */
.cinematic-hidden-data {
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease, margin-top 0.35s ease;
}

/* ONLY the active middle card displays data on hover */
.swiper-slide-active:hover .cinematic-hidden-data,
.swiper-slide-active.is-hovered .cinematic-hidden-data {
  max-height: 280px !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  margin-top: 14px !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

.swiper-slide-active:hover .cinematic-role,
.swiper-slide-active.is-hovered .cinematic-role {
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.cinematic-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.cinematic-list li {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.cinematic-list li i {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cinematic-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  padding: 12px 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VIBRANT LUXURY ORANGE NAVIGATION CONTROLS & PAGINATION
   ========================================================================== */
.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-prev,
.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-next {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF7A1A 0%, #EA580C 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.45), 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  top: calc(50% - 40px);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 30;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-prev {
  left: 20px;
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-next {
  right: 20px;
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-prev:hover,
.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-next:hover {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.6), 0 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-prev::after,
.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-next::after {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-pagination {
  position: static !important;
  margin-top: 32px !important;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
  background: #CBD5E1;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  width: 34px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FF7A1A 0%, #EA580C 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EDUCARE ACADEMY - ABOUT & FACULTY STYLES (about.css)
   ========================================================================== */

.faculty-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ULTIMATE 3D CINEMATIC POSTER CAROUSEL (382px PROPORTIONS & CLEAR FACES)
   ========================================================================== */
.faculty-swiper {
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  overflow: visible; /* Prevent clipping */
  position: relative;
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-slide {
  width: 382px;
  height: 520px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .faculty-swiper .swiper-slide { width: 340px; height: 480px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faculty-swiper .swiper-slide { width: 300px; height: 440px; }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .faculty-swiper .swiper-slide {
    width: calc(100vw - 44px) !important;
    max-width: 290px !important;
    height: 420px !important;
  }
}

.cinematic-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 27, 75, 0.2);
  background: var(--color-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.cinematic-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1;
}

.swiper-slide:hover .cinematic-img,
.swiper-slide.is-hovered .cinematic-img,
.cinematic-card:hover .cinematic-img {
  transform: scale(1.08) !important;
}

/* Subtle lower-third gradient: Upper 50% is 100% transparent so faces are crystal clear */
.cinematic-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, 
    rgba(0, 20, 55, 0.92) 0%, 
    rgba(0, 20, 55, 0.75) 22%, 
    rgba(0, 20, 55, 0.2) 35%, 
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 50%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
  );
  z-index: 2;
  transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.swiper-slide:hover .cinematic-gradient,
.swiper-slide.is-hovered .cinematic-gradient,
.cinematic-card:hover .cinematic-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, 
    rgba(0, 20, 55, 0.97) 0%, 
    rgba(0, 20, 55, 0.88) 32%, 
    rgba(0, 20, 55, 0.35) 48%, 
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 58%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
  ) !important;
}

.cinematic-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 26px 22px;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cinematic-name {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.cinematic-role {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  transition: margin-bottom 0.4s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SMOOTH HOVER REVEAL ENGINE FOR FACULTY CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.cinematic-hidden-data {
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease, margin-top 0.35s ease;
}

.swiper-slide:hover .cinematic-hidden-data,
.swiper-slide.is-hovered .cinematic-hidden-data,
.cinematic-card:hover .cinematic-hidden-data {
  max-height: 280px !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  margin-top: 14px !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

.swiper-slide:hover .cinematic-role,
.swiper-slide.is-hovered .cinematic-role,
.cinematic-card:hover .cinematic-role {
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.cinematic-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.cinematic-list li {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.cinematic-list li i {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cinematic-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  padding: 12px 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VIBRANT LUXURY ORANGE NAVIGATION CONTROLS & PAGINATION
   ========================================================================== */
.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-prev,
.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-next {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF7A1A 0%, #EA580C 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.45), 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  top: calc(50% - 40px);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 30;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-prev {
  left: 20px;
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-next {
  right: 20px;
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-prev:hover,
.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-next:hover {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.6), 0 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-prev::after,
.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-next::after {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-pagination {
  position: static !important;
  margin-top: 32px !important;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
  background: #CBD5E1;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  width: 34px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FF7A1A 0%, #EA580C 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EDUCARE ACADEMY - ABOUT & FACULTY STYLES (about.css)
   ========================================================================== */

.faculty-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ULTIMATE CINEMATIC POSTER CAROUSEL (OPTIMIZED 382px PROPORTIONS)
   ========================================================================== */
.faculty-swiper {
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  overflow: visible; /* Prevent clipping */
  position: relative;
}

/* 25% Reduced from 510px: 382px width x 520px height */
.faculty-swiper .swiper-slide {
  width: 382px;
  height: 520px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .faculty-swiper .swiper-slide { width: 340px; height: 480px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faculty-swiper .swiper-slide { width: 300px; height: 440px; }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .faculty-swiper .swiper-slide {
    width: calc(100vw - 44px) !important;
    max-width: 290px !important;
    height: 420px !important;
  }
}

.cinematic-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 27, 75, 0.2);
  background: var(--color-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.cinematic-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1;
}

.swiper-slide:hover .cinematic-img,
.swiper-slide.is-hovered .cinematic-img,
.cinematic-card:hover .cinematic-img {
  transform: scale(1.08) !important;
}

/* Subtle lower-third gradient: Keeps the face and upper photo 100% natural, bright & untouched */
.cinematic-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, 
    rgba(0, 20, 55, 0.9) 0%, 
    rgba(0, 20, 55, 0.72) 20%, 
    rgba(0, 20, 55, 0.2) 34%, 
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 48%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
  );
  z-index: 2;
  transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.swiper-slide:hover .cinematic-gradient,
.swiper-slide.is-hovered .cinematic-gradient,
.cinematic-card:hover .cinematic-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, 
    rgba(0, 20, 55, 0.96) 0%, 
    rgba(0, 20, 55, 0.85) 30%, 
    rgba(0, 20, 55, 0.35) 46%, 
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 56%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
  ) !important;
}

.cinematic-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 26px 22px;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cinematic-name {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.cinematic-role {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  transition: margin-bottom 0.4s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SMOOTH HOVER REVEAL ENGINE FOR FACULTY CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.cinematic-hidden-data {
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease, margin-top 0.35s ease;
}

.swiper-slide:hover .cinematic-hidden-data,
.swiper-slide.is-hovered .cinematic-hidden-data,
.cinematic-card:hover .cinematic-hidden-data {
  max-height: 280px !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  margin-top: 14px !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

.swiper-slide:hover .cinematic-role,
.swiper-slide.is-hovered .cinematic-role,
.cinematic-card:hover .cinematic-role {
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.cinematic-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.cinematic-list li {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.cinematic-list li i {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cinematic-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  padding: 12px 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VIBRANT LUXURY ORANGE NAVIGATION CONTROLS & PAGINATION
   ========================================================================== */
.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-prev,
.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-next {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF7A1A 0%, #EA580C 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.45), 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  top: calc(50% - 40px);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 30;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-prev {
  left: 20px;
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-next {
  right: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faculty-swiper .swiper-button-prev { left: 6px; width: 46px; height: 46px; }
  .faculty-swiper .swiper-button-next { right: 6px; width: 46px; height: 46px; }
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-prev::after,
.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-next::after {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-prev:hover,
.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-next:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF9238 0%, #C2410C 100%);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.4);
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-prev:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(-3px);
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-next:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-prev:active,
.faculty-swiper .swiper-button-next:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.96);
}

/* Pagination Dots - Cleanly positioned strictly below cards with zero overlap */
.faculty-swiper .swiper-pagination {
  position: static !important;
  margin: 36px auto 0 auto !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  z-index: 25;
  width: 100% !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
  background: #CBD5E1;
  opacity: 0.85;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet:hover {
  background: #94A3B8;
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  width: 34px;
  height: 11px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF7A1A 0%, #EA580C 100%);
  opacity: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.5);
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Prevent Swiper slide shadows from intercepting mouse clicks or hover */
.swiper-slide-shadow-left,
.swiper-slide-shadow-right,
.swiper-slide-shadow-top,
.swiper-slide-shadow-bottom {
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXACT REFERENCE ABOUT SECTION (HOMEPAGE & ABOUT PAGE)
   ========================================================================== */
.ref-about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.ref-about-photo-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 540px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.ref-about-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.ref-about-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

.ref-about-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.ref-about-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.35rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: #001B4B;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 27, 75, 0.04);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  cursor: default;
  user-select: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.ref-about-badge i {
  color: #EA580C;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), color 0.25s ease;
}

.ref-about-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2.5px);
  border-color: #EA580C;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.16);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.ref-about-badge:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.2) rotate(-8deg);
  color: #C2410C;
}

.ref-about-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: rgb(15, 23, 42);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.ref-about-headline .highlight-italic {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #EA580C;
}

.ref-about-cards-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.ref-about-card-left {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 320px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.ref-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgb(15, 23, 42);
  line-height: 1;
}

.ref-stat-symbol {
  color: rgb(234, 88, 12);
}

.ref-stat-title {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgb(15, 23, 42);
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
}

.ref-stat-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background-color: #F1F5F9;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.ref-rating-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.ref-rating-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.ref-rating-num {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgb(15, 23, 42);
}

.ref-rating-stars {
  color: #EA580C;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.ref-rating-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: rgb(85, 85, 85);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.ref-highlight-text {
  color: rgb(234, 88, 12);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ref-split-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.45rem 0.45rem 1.25rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  transition: all 250ms ease-in-out;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ref-split-btn:hover {
  border-color: #001B4B;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 27, 75, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ref-split-btn-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: rgb(15, 23, 42);
}

.ref-split-btn-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001B4B 0%, #00297C 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 250ms ease-in-out;
}

.ref-split-btn:hover .ref-split-btn-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(234, 88, 12) 0%, #C2410C 100%);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* Right Sub-Card: Tabbed Component */
.ref-about-card-right {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.ref-tabs-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  background: #FAFAFA;
}

.ref-tab-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #94A3B8;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: all 180ms ease-in-out;
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

.ref-tab-icon {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  transition: all 180ms ease-in-out;
}

.ref-tab-btn:hover {
  color: rgb(15, 23, 42);
}

.ref-tab-btn:hover .ref-tab-icon {
  color: rgb(234, 88, 12);
}

.ref-tab-btn.active {
  color: rgb(15, 23, 42);
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.ref-tab-btn.active .ref-tab-icon {
  color: rgb(234, 88, 12);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.ref-tab-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background-color: #E2E8F0;
}

.ref-tab-body {
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 180px;
}

.ref-tab-content p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgb(85, 85, 85);
  margin: 0;
}

.ref-partner-strip {
  background-color: #001B4B;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ref-award-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.ref-partner-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 32px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  margin: 0 0.85rem;
}

.ref-partner-logos {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.ref-partner-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.ref-partner-icons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.ref-partner-icons i {
  transition: all 180ms ease-in-out;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ref-partner-icons i:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints for About Section */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ref-about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .ref-about-photo-wrapper {
    height: 380px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ref-about-cards-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .ref-about-headline {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }
  .ref-partner-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .ref-partner-divider {
    display: none;
  }
}


/* ============================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE HERO BAND & INFRASTRUCTURE TOKEN CARDS
   ============================================================================ */
.about-hero-band {
  background: var(--gradient-navy) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  text-align: center;
}

.about-hero-inner {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-hero-chips-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.about-hero-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.about-hero-chip i {
  color: #EA580C;
}

.about-pillar-token-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E6EAF0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: transform 300ms ease, box-shadow 300ms ease, border-color 300ms ease;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-pillar-token-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #EA580C;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 27, 75, 0.09);
}

.about-pillar-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.1);
  color: #EA580C;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-pillar-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #EA580C;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.about-pillar-token-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #001B4B;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-pillar-token-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.about-campus-token-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .about-campus-token-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

.about-campus-token-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E6EAF0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 350ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 350ms ease, border-color 350ms ease;
}

.about-campus-token-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #EA580C;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 27, 75, 0.09);
}

.about-campus-token-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 230px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #001B4B;
  position: relative;
}

.about-campus-token-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-campus-token-card:hover .about-campus-token-img img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.about-campus-token-info {
  padding: 24px 22px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.about-campus-token-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #001B4B;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.about-campus-token-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}


.about-campus-token-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #001B4B;
  position: relative;
}

.about-campus-token-img img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  display: block !important;
  transition: transform 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-campus-token-card:hover .about-campus-token-img img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}