/* ===== RESET & BASE ===== */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {
  --primary: #ff6600;
  --primary-light: #ffbb33;
  --secondary: #00a8ff;
  --accent: #ff3366;
  --dark: #0d0d0d;
  --darker: #080808;
  --light: #f5f5f5;
  --gray: #bbb;
  --card-bg: #151515;
  --text-light: #bbb;
  --gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
}

body {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  background: var(--dark);
  color: var(--light);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

/* ===== ADVANCED BACKGROUND ANIMATIONS ===== */
.animated-bg {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: -1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.floating-shapes {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.shape {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.1);
  animation: float 15s infinite linear;
  filter: blur(1px);
}

.shape-1 {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  top: 10%;
  left: 5%;
  animation-delay: 0s;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,102,0,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.shape-2 {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  top: 60%;
  right: 10%;
  animation-delay: 3s;
  animation-duration: 20s;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,168,255,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.shape-3 {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  bottom: 20%;
  left: 15%;
  animation-delay: 6s;
  animation-duration: 12s;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,187,51,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.shape-4 {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  top: 30%;
  right: 20%;
  animation-delay: 9s;
  animation-duration: 25s;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,102,0,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.shape-5 {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  bottom: 40%;
  left: 25%;
  animation-delay: 12s;
  animation-duration: 18s;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,168,255,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
  25% {
    transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(90deg) scale(1.1);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-40px) rotate(180deg) scale(1.2);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  75% {
    transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(270deg) scale(1.1);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
}

/* Binary Rain Animation */
.binary-rain {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.binary-rain::before {
  content: 'R a g h u r a j  p r a t a p   s i n g h';
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  color: rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.1);
  font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  animation: binaryScroll 10s linear infinite;
  white-space: pre;
}

@keyframes binaryScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(-100%);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(100%);
  }
}

/* Grid Overlay */
.grid-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 50px 50px;
  animation: gridMove 40s linear infinite;
}

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

.pulse-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulseRing 4s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseRing {
  0% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.2);
    opacity: 0.2;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
}

/* ===== ENHANCED NAVBAR ===== */
.navbar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.2rem 5%;
  background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 100;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.1);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  padding: 0.8rem 5%;
  background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.logo {
  font-family: "Orbitron", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  animation: logoGlow 2s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes logoGlow {
  from {
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--primary);
  }
  to {
    text-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--primary-light);
  }
}



.btn {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
  transition: left 0.5s;
}

.btn:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-light), var(--primary));
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.4);
}

/* ===== COURSES HERO SECTION ===== */
.courses-hero {
  padding: 8rem 0 4rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: #000;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: badgeBounce 2s infinite;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@keyframes badgeBounce {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
  }
}

.hero-badge::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
  animation: badgeShine 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes badgeShine {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-100%) translateY(-100%) rotate(45deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(100%) translateY(100%) rotate(45deg);
  }
}

.courses-hero h1 {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.strike-text {
  color: var(--primary);
  text-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--primary);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.strike-text::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -5px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary), transparent);
  animation: strikeLine 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes strikeLine {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scaleX(0);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.typing-animation {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--primary);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: typing 3.5s steps(40, end), blink-caret 0.75s step-end infinite;
}

@keyframes typing {
  from { width: 0 }
  to { width: 100% }
}

@keyframes blink-caret {
  from, to { border-color: transparent }
  50% { border-color: var(--primary) }
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

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

.stat-number {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-label {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ===== TRACKS SECTION ===== */
.tracks {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.highlight {
  color: var(--primary);
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.5);
}

.section-header p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.pill {
  padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: var(--text-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.2);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.pill:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.pill.active {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.3);
}

.grid-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}
/* ===== ENHANCED COURSE CARDS WITH ICONS ===== */

.track {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--card-bg), #1a1a1a);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out;
}

.track-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 50% 0%,
    rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.1) 0%,
    transparent 50%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.track:hover .track-glow {
  opacity: 1;
}

.track:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Course Header with Icon */
.course-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.course-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.3);
  animation: iconFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes iconFloat {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(3deg);
  }
}

.course-icon::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  animation: iconShine 6s infinite;
}

@keyframes iconShine {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-100%) translateY(-100%) rotate(45deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(100%) translateY(100%) rotate(45deg);
  }
}

/* Course-specific icons */
.course-icon.dsa::after {
  content: '{ }';
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #000;
  font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.course-icon.ai::after {
  content: '🤖';
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.course-icon.career::after {
  content: '💼';
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.course-icon.system::after {
  content: '⚡';
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.course-icon.foundation::after {
  content: '🔰';
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.course-icon.advanced::after {
  content: '🚀';
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.course-title-section {
  flex: 1;
}

.course-title-section h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--light);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.badge {
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 15px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.badge.ai {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), #00e6cc);
}

.badge.career {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #ff6699);
}

.level {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.desc {
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.features {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.features span {
  background: rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 15px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.track:hover .features span {
  background: rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.foot {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.duration {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.duration-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #000;
}

.btn-glow {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: #000;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.btn-glow::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4),
    transparent
  );
  transition: left 0.5s;
}

.btn-glow:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.btn-glow:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.4);
}

.popular-tag,
.new-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 15px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: tagPulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes tagPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
}

.popular-tag {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #ff6699);
  color: #fff;
}

.new-tag {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), #00e6cc);
  color: #000;
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ENHANCEMENTS ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .course-header {
    gap: 0.8rem;
  }
  
  .course-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .course-title-section h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .course-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  
  .course-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  
  .meta {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  
  .foot {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .btn-glow {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.popular-tag, .new-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 15px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.popular-tag {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #ff6699);
  color: #fff;
}

.new-tag {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), #00e6cc);
  color: #000;
}

/* ===== FEATURES SECTION ===== */
.features-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.5);
  position: relative;
}

.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.feature-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 15px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.1);
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.icon-mentor::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, var(--primary) 10px, transparent 10px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 70%, var(--primary) 15px, transparent 15px);
}

.icon-project::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 40%, var(--primary) 40%, var(--primary) 60%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(-45deg, transparent 40%, var(--primary) 40%, var(--primary) 60%, transparent 60%);
  background-size: 50% 50%;
  background-position: 0 0, 100% 0;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.icon-interview::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 3px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle, var(--primary) 30%, transparent 30%);
}

.icon-community::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 40%, var(--primary) 8px, transparent 8px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 40%, var(--primary) 8px, transparent 8px),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 70%, var(--primary) 15px 10px, transparent 15px 10px);
}

.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--light);
}

.feature-card p {
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== CTA SECTION ===== */
.cta-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #111, #000);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.cta-section h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-section p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-outline {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-outline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--primary);
  transition: left 0.3s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}

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

.btn-outline:hover {
  color: #000;
}

.success-stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ===== ENHANCED FOOTER ===== */
footer {
  background: var(--darker);
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: 3rem 0 1rem;
}

.footer-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.footer-section h4 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-section a {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-section a:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.social-link {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.social-link:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.social-link.twitter::before {
  content: '';
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, currentColor 3px, transparent 3px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, currentColor 3px, transparent 3px),
    linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 40%, currentColor 40%, currentColor 60%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(-45deg, transparent 40%, currentColor 40%, currentColor 60%, transparent 60%);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 50% 50%, 50% 50%;
  background-position: 0 0, 0 0, 0 100%, 100% 100%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.social-link.linkedin::before {
  content: '';
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(90deg, currentColor 33%, transparent 33%, transparent 66%, currentColor 66%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, currentColor 33%, transparent 33%, transparent 66%, currentColor 66%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, currentColor 33%, transparent 33%, transparent 66%, currentColor 66%);
  background-size: 100% 33%;
  background-position: 0 0, 0 50%, 0 100%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.social-link.github::before {
  content: '';
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle, currentColor 40%, transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 40%, currentColor 40%, currentColor 60%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(-45deg, transparent 40%, currentColor 40%, currentColor 60%, transparent 60%);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 50% 50%, 50% 50%;
  background-position: 0 0, 0 0, 100% 0;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.footer-bottom {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE DESIGN ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .courses-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
  
  .grid-cards {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .navbar {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  
  .nav-toggle-label {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .nav-menu {
    display: none;
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }
  
  .nav-toggle:checked ~ .nav-menu {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  nav a {
    padding: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.1);
  }
  
  .courses-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  
  .hero-stats {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  .success-stats {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .courses-hero h1 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  
  .grid-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .controls {
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .pill {
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  
  .track {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    width: max-content;
  }
  
  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
/* Recommended Gear Section Styling */

.recommended-gear-section {
    /* Background and padding similar to features-section */
    background-color: #000; /* Dark background */
    padding: 60px 20px;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Ensure the header highlights the same orange color */
.recommended-gear-section .highlight {
    color: #ff6600; /* STRIKE's orange color */
}

/* Product Card Styling - Inherits from .feature-card but with image adjustments */
.gear-card {
    padding: 20px;
}

.product-image-container {
    /* Ensures the image section is consistent */
    height: 150px; 
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    overflow: hidden; /* To handle image sizing */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: #0c0c0c; /* Slightly lighter than the card for contrast */
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.product-image-container img {
    /* Ensure image fills the space but maintains aspect ratio */
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain; /* Good for product images */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gear-card:hover .product-image-container img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Product Title */
.gear-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Product Description */
.gear-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #aaa;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    min-height: 40px; /* Optional: for consistent card height */
}

/* Buy Button Styling */
.buy-button {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: #ff6600; /* STRIKE's orange color */
    color: #000;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: bold;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.buy-button:hover {
    background-color: #ff8833;
    color: #000;
}

/* Affiliate Disclosure Styling */
.affiliate-disclosure {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 30px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #777;
}

/* Note: Assuming you already have styles for .container, .section-header, 
   .features-grid, and .feature-card from your existing code. 
   If not, you'll need to add them too! */

   /* --- Base Theme Colors --- */
:root {
    --primary-color: #ff6600; /* STRIKE Orange */
    /* --dark-bg: #000; */
    --card-bg: #1a1a1a;
    --text-color: #fff;
    --subtle-text: #aaa;
}

/* Recommended Gear Section Styling */
.recommended-gear-section {
    background-color: var(--dark-bg);
    padding: 60px 20px;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.recommended-gear-section .highlight {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* --- Card Styling --- */
.gear-card {
    /* Inherits from .feature-card, ensuring consistent padding and look */
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid #333; /* Soft border */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    padding: 25px; 
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex; /* Flexbox for better content control */
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Hover Effect for the entire card */
.gear-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px); /* Lift the card slightly */
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 10px var(--primary-color); /* Subtle glow/shadow */
}


/* --- Image Styling (Crucial for Consistency) --- */
.product-image-container {
    height: 180px; /* Fixed height for image area */
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: #0c0c0c; /* Slightly lighter background for the image */
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 10px; /* Padding inside the image container */
}

.product-image-container img {
    /* Ensure image fits the container properly */
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gear-card:hover .product-image-container img {
    transform: scale(1.05); /* Slight zoom on image on hover */
}


/* --- Text Content Styling --- */
.gear-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    min-height: 60px; /* Optional: ensures title area is consistent */
}

.gear-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--subtle-text);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-grow: 1; /* Pushes the button to the bottom */
    min-height: 80px; /* Ensures consistent description area height */
}

/* Buy Button Styling */
.buy-button {
    margin-top: auto; /* Ensures button is always at the bottom of the card */
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--primary-color); 
    color: var(--dark-bg);
    padding: 12px 25px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-align: center;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.buy-button:hover {
    background-color: #ff8833; /* Lighter orange on hover */
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Affiliate Disclosure Styling */
.affiliate-disclosure {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 30px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #555;
}

/* Note: Assuming your .container and .features-grid (for 4 columns) CSS 
   is already defined from your main features section. If not, you will need to add those styles. */

   /* --- Social Links Styling --- */

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px; /* Space between icons */
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.social-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 50px; /* Size of the icon area */
    height: 50px;
    background-color: #222; /* Dark background for icons */
    color: #fff; /* White icon color */
    border-radius: 50%; /* Makes it a circle */
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid #333; /* Soft border */
}

/* Hover Effect: Scale Up and Orange Glow */
.social-icon:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1); /* Jumps out slightly */
    background-color: #000; /* Darker background on hover */
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.7); /* Orange glow */
    color: #ff6600; /* Orange color for the icon */
}

/* Optional: Different colors for specific icons on hover */
.whatsapp-icon:hover {
    color: #25D366; /* WhatsApp Green */
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7);
}

.linkedin-icon:hover {
    color: #0A66C2; /* LinkedIn Blue */
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.7);
}

.insta-icon:hover {
    /* Instagram Gradient look can be complex, so a simple orange/white works best */
    color: #E1306C; /* Instagram Pink/Red */
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.7);
}

.email-icon:hover {
    color: #ff6600; /* STRIKE Orange */
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.7);
}
/* --- Footer Base Styling --- */
footer {
    background-color: #0c0c0c; /* Slightly lighter than the main black background */
    color: #fff;
    padding: 60px 20px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a;
}

.footer-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-section {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 200px; /* Minimum width for sections */
}

/* --- Logo and Tagline --- */
.footer-section .logo {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #ff6600; /* STRIKE Orange */
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.footer-section p {
    color: #aaa;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* --- Headings --- */
.footer-section h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; /* Orange underline */
    display: inline-block;
    padding-bottom: 5px;
}

/* --- Quick Links Styling --- */
.quick-links ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.quick-links ul li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.quick-links ul li a {
    color: #aaa;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.quick-links ul li a:hover {
    color: #ff6600; /* Orange hover effect */
}

/* --- Social Icons (Reusing previous styles) --- */
.social-contact .social-links {
    margin-top: 0;
    justify-content: flex-start; /* Align left */
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
/* Reusing the social-icon, whatsapp-icon, etc. styles from previous chat */

.footer-icon {
    color: #ff6600;
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.contact-detail, .profile-link {
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.disclosure {
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    color: #777 !important;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

/* --- Footer Bottom --- */
.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a;
    padding-top: 20px;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    color: #777;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}