
        /* ============================================================
           CSS VARIABLES & THEMING (Light / Dark)
           ============================================================ */
        :root {
            --primary: #0F172A;
            --secondary: #1E293B;
            --accent: #D4AF37;
            --accent-light: #E8C84A;
            --accent-dark: #B8941E;
            --bg: #F8FAFC;
            --text: #1E293B;
            --text-light: #64748B;
            --card-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
            --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            --shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
            --shadow-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
            --radius: 16px;
            --radius-sm: 10px;
            --transition: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
            --font-heading: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
            --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            --max-width: 1280px;
            --section-spacing: 100px;
            --nav-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); /* light mode scrolled bg */
            --hero-gradient: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15), transparent 60%);
            --toggle-color: #ffffff;
            --input-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
            --input-border: #e2e8f0;
            --input-text: #1E293B;
            --input-focus: var(--accent);
        }

        .dark-mode {
            --primary: #F8FAFC;
            --secondary: #94A3B8;
            --bg: #0B1120;
            --text: #F8FAFC;
            --text-light: #94A3B8;
            --card-bg: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.7);
            --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
            --shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
            --shadow-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
            --nav-bg: rgba(11, 17, 32, 0.85); /* dark mode scrolled bg */
            --hero-gradient: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), transparent 60%);
            --toggle-color: #F8FAFC;
            --input-bg: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.6);
            --input-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            --input-text: #F8FAFC;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           RESET & BASE
           ============================================================ */
        *,
        *::before,
        *::after {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
            -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
            -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
        }

        body {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            color: var(--text);
            background: var(--bg);
            line-height: 1.7;
            overflow-x: hidden;
            transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
        }

        img {
            max-width: 100%;
            display: block;
        }
        a {
            text-decoration: none;
            color: inherit;
        }
        ul {
            list-style: none;
        }

        .container {
            max-width: var(--max-width);
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 24px;
        }

        .section-padding {
            padding: var(--section-spacing) 0;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           TYPOGRAPHY & NUMBERS
           ============================================================ */
        .section-label {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.25em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            display: inline-block;
            position: relative;
        }
        .section-label::after {
            content: '';
            display: block;
            width: 30px;
            height: 2px;
            margin-top: 6px;
        }

        .section-label {
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        .section-label::after {
            background: var(--accent);
        }

        .highlights .section-label,
        .achievements .section-label,
        .life-philosophy .section-label,
        .hero .section-label {
            color: var(--accent-light) !important;
        }
        .highlights .section-label::after,
        .achievements .section-label::after,
        .life-philosophy .section-label::after,
        .hero .section-label::after {
            background: var(--accent) !important;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1.1;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .section-title .highlight {
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        .highlights .section-title,
        .achievements .section-title,
        .life-philosophy .section-title,
        .hero .hero-name,
        .cta-section .section-title {
            color: #FFFFFF !important;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
        }
        .highlights .section-title .highlight,
        .achievements .section-title .highlight,
        .life-philosophy .section-title .highlight,
        .hero .hero-name .highlight,
        .cta-section .section-title .highlight {
            color: var(--accent) !important;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
        }

        .section-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            max-width: 640px;
            font-weight: 300;
            line-height: 1.8;
        }

        .highlights .section-subtitle,
        .achievements .section-subtitle,
        .life-philosophy .section-subtitle,
        .hero .section-subtitle,
        .cta-section .section-subtitle {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
        }

        .section-header {
            margin-bottom: 56px;
        }
        .section-header.centered {
            text-align: center;
        }
        .section-header.centered .section-subtitle {
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        .section-header.centered .section-label::after {
            margin: 6px auto 0;
        }

        .gold-divider {
            width: 60px;
            height: 3px;
            border-radius: 4px;
            background: var(--accent);
        }
        .highlights .gold-divider,
        .achievements .gold-divider,
        .life-philosophy .gold-divider,
        .hero .gold-divider,
        .cta-section .gold-divider {
            background: var(--accent) !important;
        }

        .section-header.centered .gold-divider {
            margin: 20px auto 24px;
        }

        .hero-stat h3,
        .counter-item h3,
        .number {
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           ICONS
           ============================================================ */
        .icon-svg {
            display: inline-block;
            width: 1.2em;
            height: 1.2em;
            vertical-align: middle;
            fill: none;
            stroke: currentColor;
            stroke-width: 1.8;
            stroke-linecap: round;
            stroke-linejoin: round;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .icon-svg.large {
            width: 2.4em;
            height: 2.4em;
        }
        .icon-svg.accent {
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        .icon-svg.white {
            color: var(--white);
        }
        .icon-svg.success {
            color: #16A34A;
        }
        .icon-svg.error {
            color: #DC2626;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           BUTTONS
           ============================================================ */
        .btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 10px;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            padding: 14px 32px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            text-decoration: none;
            letter-spacing: 0.02em;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .btn-primary {
            background: var(--primary);
            color: var(--bg);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.20);
        }
        .btn-primary:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.30);
        }

        .btn-outline {
            background: transparent;
            color: var(--text);
            border: 1.5px solid var(--text);
        }
        .btn-outline:hover {
            background: var(--text);
            color: var(--bg);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        .btn-accent {
            background: var(--accent);
            color: var(--primary);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30);
        }
        .btn-accent:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
            background: var(--accent-dark);
        }

        .btn-accent-outline {
            background: transparent;
            color: var(--accent);
            border: 1.5px solid var(--accent);
        }
        .btn-accent-outline:hover {
            background: var(--accent);
            color: var(--primary);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
        }

        .btn-sm {
            padding: 10px 24px;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           NAVIGATION
           ============================================================ */
        .navbar {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            z-index: 1000;
            padding: 16px 0;
            transition: var(--transition);
            background: transparent;
        }
        .navbar.scrolled {
            background: var(--nav-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
            box-shadow: 0 2px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            padding: 10px 0;
        }
        .navbar .container {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
        }

        .nav-logo {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: white;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .navbar.scrolled .nav-logo {
            color: var(--primary);
        }
        .dark-mode .navbar.scrolled .nav-logo {
            color: var(--primary);
        }
        .nav-logo .highlight {
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        .nav-links {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 32px;
        }
        .nav-links a {
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            font-weight: 400;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
            letter-spacing: 0.03em;
            transition: var(--transition);
            position: relative;
        }
        .nav-links a::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -4px;
            left: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 1.5px;
            background: var(--accent);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .nav-links a:hover::after {
            width: 100%;
        }
        .nav-links a:hover {
            color: white;
        }

        /* Scrolled state text color */
        .navbar.scrolled .nav-links a {
            color: var(--text);
        }
        .navbar.scrolled .nav-links a:hover {
            color: var(--primary);
        }
        .dark-mode .navbar.scrolled .nav-links a {
            color: var(--text);
        }
        .dark-mode .navbar.scrolled .nav-links a:hover {
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        .nav-cta {
            display: none;
        }
        .navbar.scrolled .nav-cta {
            display: inline-flex;
        }

        .nav-toggle {
            display: none;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 5px;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            padding: 4px;
            z-index: 1001;
        }
        .nav-toggle span {
            display: block;
            width: 26px;
            height: 2px;
            background: var(--toggle-color);
            border-radius: 4px;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .navbar.scrolled .nav-toggle span {
            background: var(--text);
        }
        .dark-mode .navbar.scrolled .nav-toggle span {
            background: var(--text);
        }
        .nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
            transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
        }
        .nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
            opacity: 0;
        }
        .nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
            transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
        }

        .theme-toggle {
            background: none;
            border: none;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
            cursor: pointer;
            padding: 6px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            transition: var(--transition);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 36px;
            height: 36px;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            z-index: 1001;
        }
        .theme-toggle:hover {
            color: var(--white);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        }
        .navbar.scrolled .theme-toggle {
            color: var(--text);
        }
        .navbar.scrolled .theme-toggle:hover {
            color: var(--primary);
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        }
        .dark-mode .theme-toggle {
            color: var(--text);
        }
        .dark-mode .navbar.scrolled .theme-toggle {
            color: var(--text);
        }

        /* Mobile Nav */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .nav-links {
                position: fixed;
                top: 0;
                left: 0;
                width: 100%;
                height: 100vh;
                background: var(--nav-bg);
                backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
                -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
                flex-direction: column;
                justify-content: center;
                gap: 28px;
                padding: 40px 24px;
                transform: translateX(100%);
                transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
                box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
                z-index: 1000;
                pointer-events: none;
                border: none;
                border-radius: 0;
            }
            .nav-links.open {
                transform: translateX(0);
                pointer-events: all;
            }
            .nav-links a {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
                color: var(--white) !important;
                text-align: center;
                padding: 8px 0;
                letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            }
            .nav-links a::after {
                display: none;
            }
            .nav-links a:hover {
                color: var(--accent) !important;
            }
            .nav-toggle {
                display: flex;
            }
            .nav-cta {
                display: none !important;
            }
            .navbar.scrolled .nav-links a {
                color: var(--white) !important;
            }
            .dark-mode .navbar.scrolled .nav-links a {
                color: var(--white) !important;
            }
            .theme-toggle {
                color: var(--white) !important;
                margin-right: 8px;
            }
            .navbar.scrolled .theme-toggle {
                color: var(--text) !important;
            }
            .navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-toggle span {
                background: #ffffff !important;
            }
            .navbar:not(.scrolled) .theme-toggle {
                color: #ffffff !important;
            }
        }

        /* ============================================================
           SCROLL PROGRESS
           ============================================================ */
        .scroll-progress {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-light));
            z-index: 1001;
            width: 0%;
            transition: width 0.1s ease;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           HERO
           ============================================================ */
        .hero {
            min-height: 100vh;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            position: relative;
            background: #0F172A;
            overflow: hidden;
            padding: 120px 0 80px;
        }
        .hero::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: var(--hero-gradient);
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        .hero-bg-glow {
            position: absolute;
            top: -30%;
            right: -10%;
            width: 70%;
            height: 140%;
            background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        .hero-bg-glow-2 {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -20%;
            left: -20%;
            width: 60%;
            height: 100%;
            background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .hero .container {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 60px;
            align-items: center;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .hero-content {
            color: var(--white);
        }

        .hero-badge {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
            border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
            padding: 8px 20px;
            border-radius: 60px;
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--accent-light);
            letter-spacing: 0.04em;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
        }
        .hero-badge .icon-svg {
            width: 1.2rem;
            height: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        .hero-name {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: clamp(3.6rem, 8vw, 6rem);
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1.05;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
            color: #FFFFFF !important;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
        }
        .hero-name .highlight {
            color: var(--accent) !important;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
        }

        .hero-title {
            font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.3rem);
            font-weight: 300;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
            letter-spacing: 0.08em;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .hero-tagline {
            font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.6vw, 1.4rem);
            font-weight: 300;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
            max-width: 520px;
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: 28px;
            font-style: italic;
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
        }

        .hero-stats {
            display: flex;
            gap: 40px;
            margin-bottom: 36px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }
        .hero-stat h3 {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        .hero-stat p {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
            letter-spacing: 0.04em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .hero-actions {
            display: flex;
            gap: 14px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }
        .hero-actions .btn {
            padding: 14px 34px;
        }

        .hero-image {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .hero-image-wrapper {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 460px;
            aspect-ratio: 1/1.15;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
            background: #1a2744;
            border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
        }
        .hero-image-wrapper img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.8s ease;
        }
        .hero-image-wrapper:hover img {
            transform: scale(1.03);
        }
        .hero-image-wrapper::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10);
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .hero-gold-ring {
            position: absolute;
            top: -15px;
            right: -15px;
            width: 140px;
            height: 140px;
            border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
            animation: pulseRing 4s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
        @keyframes pulseRing {
            0%,
            100% {
                transform: scale(1);
                opacity: 0.4;
            }
            50% {
                transform: scale(1.05);
                opacity: 1;
            }
        }

        .scroll-indicator {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 40px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
            font-size: 0.6rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.12em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            animation: floatDown 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
        .scroll-indicator .line {
            width: 1px;
            height: 40px;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent);
        }
        @keyframes floatDown {
            0%,
            100% {
                transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
            }
            50% {
                transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
            }
        }

        /* ============================================================
           GLASS CARD
           ============================================================ */
        .glass-card {
            background: var(--card-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            padding: 28px 24px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
            transition: var(--transition);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .glass-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            border-color: var(--accent);
        }
        .glass-card .card-icon {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
            color: var(--accent);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .glass-card .card-icon .icon-svg {
            width: 1.6rem;
            height: 1.6rem;
        }
        .glass-card h4 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }
        .glass-card p {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-weight: 300;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           ABOUT
           ============================================================ */
        .about {
            background: var(--bg);
        }
        .about-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 60px;
            align-items: start;
        }
        .about-text p {
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            color: var(--text);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-weight: 300;
            line-height: 1.9;
        }
        .about-text p:last-of-type {
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }
        .about-values {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 20px;
        }
        .about-values .glass-card {
            padding: 20px 20px;
        }
        .about-values .glass-card .card-icon {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }
        .about-values .glass-card .card-icon .icon-svg {
            width: 1.2rem;
            height: 1.2rem;
        }
        .about-values .glass-card h4 {
            font-size: 1rem;
        }
        .about-values .glass-card p {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           JOURNEY (Timeline)
           ============================================================ */
        .journey {
            background: var(--bg);
        }
        .timeline {
            position: relative;
            padding: 20px 0;
        }
        .timeline::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 50%;
            top: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            width: 2px;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--accent), var(--accent), transparent);
            transform: translateX(-50%);
        }
        .timeline-item {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: flex-end;
            padding: 0 0 60px 0;
            position: relative;
            width: 50%;
        }
        .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
            padding-right: 50px;
            text-align: right;
            justify-content: flex-end;
        }
        .timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
            padding-left: 50px;
            text-align: left;
            justify-content: flex-start;
            margin-left: 50%;
        }
        .timeline-item::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 8px;
            width: 16px;
            height: 16px;
            background: var(--accent);
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: 4px solid var(--bg);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--accent), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
            z-index: 2;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .timeline-item:hover::before {
            transform: scale(1.15);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--accent), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
        }
        .timeline-item:nth-child(odd)::before {
            right: -8px;
        }
        .timeline-item:nth-child(even)::before {
            left: -8px;
        }

        .timeline-card {
            background: var(--card-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            padding: 28px 32px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
            max-width: 440px;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .timeline-card:hover {
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            border-color: var(--accent);
        }
        .timeline-card .year {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--accent);
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 6px;
        }
        .timeline-card h4 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-bottom: 6px;
        }
        .timeline-card p {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-weight: 300;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           EDUCATION
           ============================================================ */
        .education {
            background: var(--bg);
        }
        .edu-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
            gap: 30px;
        }
        .edu-card {
            background: var(--card-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            padding: 32px 28px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
            transition: var(--transition);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .edu-card::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            right: 0;
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08), transparent);
            border-radius: 50%;
        }
        .edu-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            border-color: var(--accent);
        }
        .edu-card .year {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--accent);
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }
        .edu-card h4 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin: 8px 0 4px;
        }
        .edu-card p {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-weight: 300;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           BUSINESSES
           ============================================================ */
        .businesses {
            background: var(--bg);
        }
        .biz-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 30px;
        }
        .biz-card {
            background: var(--card-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
            transition: var(--transition);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }
        .biz-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            border-color: var(--accent);
        }
        .biz-card .biz-img {
            height: 200px;
            overflow: hidden;
            background: var(--secondary);
            position: relative;
        }
        .biz-card .biz-img img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .biz-card:hover .biz-img img {
            transform: scale(1.06);
        }
        .biz-card .biz-body {
            padding: 24px 28px 28px;
            flex: 1;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }
        .biz-card .biz-logo {
            font-size: 0.6rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 0.15em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--accent);
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }
        .biz-card h4 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--primary);
        }
        .biz-card .biz-category {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-weight: 400;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }
        .biz-card p {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-weight: 300;
            line-height: 1.7;
            flex: 1;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .biz-card .btn {
            align-self: flex-start;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           HIGHLIGHTS - Always dark background
           ============================================================ */
        .highlights {
            background: #0F172A;
            color: var(--white);
        }
        .highlights .section-title {
            color: #FFFFFF !important;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
        }
        .highlights .section-title .highlight {
            color: var(--accent) !important;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
        }
        .highlights .section-subtitle {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
        }
        .highlights .section-label {
            color: var(--accent-light) !important;
        }
        .highlights .section-label::after {
            background: var(--accent) !important;
        }
        .highlights .gold-divider {
            background: var(--accent) !important;
        }

        .highlight-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
            gap: 24px;
        }
        .highlight-card {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            padding: 28px 20px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            text-align: center;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .highlight-card:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            border-color: var(--accent);
        }
        .highlight-card .icon {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }
        .highlight-card .icon .icon-svg {
            width: 2.4rem;
            height: 2.4rem;
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        .highlight-card h4 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #FFFFFF !important;
            text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        }
        .highlight-card p {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
            font-weight: 300;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY
           ============================================================ */
        .philosophy {
            background: var(--bg);
        }
        .philosophy-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 50px;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .philosophy-quote {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--primary);
            line-height: 1.3;
            padding: 40px 0 20px;
            border-top: 3px solid var(--accent);
            font-style: italic;
        }
        .philosophy-quote .attribution {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 400;
            color: var(--text-light);
            margin-top: 12px;
            font-style: normal;
        }
        .philosophy-list {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 14px 30px;
        }
        .philosophy-list li {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 400;
            color: var(--text);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            padding: 6px 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
        }
        .philosophy-list li::before {
            content: '◆';
            color: var(--accent);
            font-size: 0.5rem;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           EXPERTISE
           ============================================================ */
        .expertise {
            background: var(--bg);
        }
        .expertise-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(160px, 1fr));
            gap: 16px;
        }
        .expertise-tag {
            background: var(--card-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            padding: 14px 20px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 400;
            color: var(--text);
            text-align: center;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
            transition: var(--transition);
            cursor: default;
        }
        .expertise-tag:hover {
            background: var(--accent);
            color: var(--primary);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            border-color: var(--accent);
        }
        .dark-mode .expertise-tag:hover {
            color: var(--bg);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           ACHIEVEMENTS
           ============================================================ */
        .achievements {
            background: #0F172A;
            color: var(--white);
            padding: 80px 0;
        }
        .achievements .section-title {
            color: #FFFFFF !important;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
        }
        .achievements .section-title .highlight {
            color: var(--accent) !important;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
        }
        .achievements .section-subtitle {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
        }
        .achievements .section-label {
            color: var(--accent-light) !important;
        }
        .achievements .section-label::after {
            background: var(--accent) !important;
        }
        .achievements .gold-divider {
            background: var(--accent) !important;
        }

        .counter-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
            gap: 40px;
            text-align: center;
        }
        .counter-item {
            padding: 20px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            transition: var(--transition);
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        }
        .counter-item:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            border-color: var(--accent);
        }
        .counter-item h3 {
            font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        .counter-item p {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
            font-weight: 300;
            letter-spacing: 0.02em;
            margin-top: 4px;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           AWARDS
           ============================================================ */
        .awards {
            background: var(--bg);
        }
        .award-hero {
            background: var(--card-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            padding: 56px 48px;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 40px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .award-hero::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            right: -40px;
            bottom: -40px;
            width: 300px;
            height: 300px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06), transparent);
            border-radius: 50%;
        }
        .award-hero .icon {
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .award-hero .icon .icon-svg {
            width: 4rem;
            height: 4rem;
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        .award-hero .content h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--primary);
        }
        .award-hero .content .meta {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: var(--accent);
            font-weight: 500;
            letter-spacing: 0.04em;
            margin: 4px 0 8px;
        }
        .award-hero .content p {
            color: var(--text);
            font-weight: 300;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            max-width: 560px;
            line-height: 1.8;
        }
        .award-hero .badge {
            display: inline-block;
            background: var(--accent);
            color: var(--primary);
            padding: 4px 16px;
            border-radius: 6px;
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 0.06em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           MEDIA
           ============================================================ */
        .media {
            background: var(--bg);
        }
        .media-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
            gap: 20px;
        }
        .media-card {
            background: var(--card-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            padding: 24px 20px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            text-align: center;
            transition: var(--transition);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
        }
        .media-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            border-color: var(--accent);
        }
        .media-card .icon {
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }
        .media-card .icon .icon-svg {
            width: 2.2rem;
            height: 2.2rem;
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        .media-card h4 {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--primary);
        }
        .media-card p {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           GALLERY
           ============================================================ */
        .gallery {
            background: var(--bg);
        }
        .gallery-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 16px;
        }
        .gallery-grid .gallery-item {
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            overflow: hidden;
            aspect-ratio: 1/1;
            background: var(--secondary);
            transition: var(--transition);
            position: relative;
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
        }
        .gallery-grid .gallery-item:nth-child(1) {
            grid-column: span 2;
            grid-row: span 2;
        }
        .gallery-grid .gallery-item:nth-child(6) {
            grid-column: span 2;
        }
        .gallery-grid .gallery-item img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .gallery-grid .gallery-item:hover img {
            transform: scale(1.06);
        }
        .gallery-grid .gallery-item::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            border: 2px solid transparent;
            transition: var(--transition);
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        .gallery-grid .gallery-item:hover::after {
            border-color: var(--accent);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           TESTIMONIALS
           ============================================================ */
        .testimonials {
            background: var(--bg);
        }
        .testimonial-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
            gap: 30px;
        }
        .testimonial-card {
            background: var(--card-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            padding: 32px 28px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
            transition: var(--transition);
            position: relative;
        }
        .testimonial-card::before {
            content: '“';
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 4rem;
            color: var(--accent);
            opacity: 0.15;
            position: absolute;
            top: 8px;
            right: 20px;
            line-height: 1;
        }
        .testimonial-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            border-color: var(--accent);
        }
        .testimonial-card .quote {
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 300;
            color: var(--text);
            line-height: 1.8;
            font-style: italic;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }
        .testimonial-card .author {
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--primary);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }
        .testimonial-card .role {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           PERSONAL VALUES
           ============================================================ */
        .personal-values {
            background: var(--bg);
        }
        .values-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
            gap: 20px;
        }
        .value-card {
            background: var(--card-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            padding: 28px 20px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            text-align: center;
            transition: var(--transition);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
        }
        .value-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            border-color: var(--accent);
        }
        .value-card .icon {
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }
        .value-card .icon .icon-svg {
            width: 2rem;
            height: 2rem;
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        .value-card h4 {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           LIFE PHILOSOPHY
           ============================================================ */
        .life-philosophy {
            background: #0F172A;
            color: var(--white);
        }
        .life-philosophy .section-title {
            color: #FFFFFF !important;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
        }
        .life-philosophy .section-title .highlight {
            color: var(--accent) !important;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
        }
        .life-philosophy .section-subtitle {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
        }
        .life-philosophy .section-label {
            color: var(--accent-light) !important;
        }
        .life-philosophy .section-label::after {
            background: var(--accent) !important;
        }
        .life-philosophy .gold-divider {
            background: var(--accent) !important;
        }

        .life-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 24px;
        }
        .life-card {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            padding: 32px 24px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            text-align: center;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .life-card:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            border-color: var(--accent);
        }
        .life-card .icon {
            margin-bottom: 14px;
        }
        .life-card .icon .icon-svg {
            width: 2.6rem;
            height: 2.6rem;
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        .life-card h4 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #FFFFFF !important;
            text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }
        .life-card p {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
            font-weight: 300;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           LETTER FROM FOUNDER
           ============================================================ */
        .founder-letter {
            background: var(--bg);
        }
        .letter-wrapper {
            background: var(--card-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            padding: 56px 48px;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
            position: relative;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .letter-wrapper:hover {
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            border-color: var(--accent);
        }
        .letter-wrapper::before {
            content: '"';
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 6rem;
            color: var(--accent);
            opacity: 0.10;
            position: absolute;
            top: 16px;
            right: 32px;
            line-height: 1;
        }
        .letter-wrapper h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        .letter-wrapper p {
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            font-weight: 300;
            color: var(--text);
            line-height: 1.9;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            max-width: 760px;
        }
        .letter-wrapper p:last-of-type {
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }
        .letter-wrapper .signature {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-top: 24px;
            font-style: italic;
        }
        .letter-wrapper .signature .highlight {
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           FAQ
           ============================================================ */
        .faq {
            background: var(--bg);
        }
        .faq-list {
            max-width: 780px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        .faq-item {
            background: var(--card-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .faq-item:hover {
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        }
        .faq-item .question {
            padding: 20px 28px;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--primary);
            cursor: pointer;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            transition: var(--transition);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            background: transparent;
            border: none;
            width: 100%;
            text-align: left;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
        }
        .faq-item .question:hover {
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.04);
        }
        .faq-item .question .arrow {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            transition: var(--transition);
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        .faq-item.active .question .arrow {
            transform: rotate(180deg);
        }
        .faq-item .answer {
            max-height: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease;
            padding: 0 28px;
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-weight: 300;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            line-height: 1.8;
        }
        .faq-item.active .answer {
            max-height: 300px;
            padding: 0 28px 24px;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           CONTACT - EmailJS Form
           ============================================================ */
        .contact {
            background: var(--bg);
        }
        .contact-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 50px;
        }
        .contact-info {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 16px;
        }
        .contact-info .item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 16px;
            padding: 16px 20px;
            background: var(--card-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            transition: var(--transition);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
        }
        .contact-info .item:hover {
            transform: translateX(6px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            border-color: var(--accent);
        }
        .contact-info .item .icon {
            flex-shrink: 0;
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        .contact-info .item .icon .icon-svg {
            width: 1.4rem;
            height: 1.4rem;
        }
        .contact-info .item .label {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.06em;
        }
        .contact-info .item .value {
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--primary);
        }
        .contact-info .item .value a {
            color: var(--primary);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .contact-info .item .value a:hover {
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        .contact-card {
            background: var(--card-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            padding: 40px 36px;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            color: var(--text);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .contact-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
            border-color: var(--accent);
        }
        .contact-card h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }
        .contact-card .sub {
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-weight: 300;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }

        .contact-form .form-group {
            margin-bottom: 18px;
        }
        .contact-form label {
            display: block;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--text-light);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.06em;
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }
        .contact-form input,
        .contact-form textarea {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 12px 16px;
            background: var(--input-bg);
            border: 1.5px solid var(--input-border);
            border-radius: 8px;
            color: var(--input-text);
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            transition: var(--transition);
            outline: none;
            backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
        }
        .contact-form input:focus,
        .contact-form textarea:focus {
            border-color: var(--accent);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
        }
        .contact-form textarea {
            min-height: 120px;
            resize: vertical;
        }
        .contact-form .btn {
            width: 100%;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-top: 4px;
        }

        .form-status {
            margin-top: 14px;
            padding: 12px 16px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            display: none;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }
        .form-status .icon-svg {
            width: 1.2rem;
            height: 1.2rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .form-status.success {
            display: flex;
            background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12);
            color: #16A34A;
            border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2);
        }
        .form-status.success .icon-svg {
            color: #16A34A;
        }
        .form-status.error {
            display: flex;
            background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
            color: #DC2626;
            border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
        }
        .form-status.error .icon-svg {
            color: #DC2626;
        }
        .form-status.sending {
            display: flex;
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10);
            color: var(--accent);
            border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
        }
        .form-status.sending .icon-svg {
            color: var(--accent);
            animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
        }
        @keyframes spin {
            to {
                transform: rotate(360deg);
            }
        }

        /* ============================================================
           CTA
           ============================================================ */
        .cta-section {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A, #1E293B);
            padding: 80px 0;
            text-align: center;
            color: var(--white);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .cta-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%;
            left: -20%;
            width: 70%;
            height: 200%;
            background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06), transparent);
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        .cta-section h2 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            color: #FFFFFF !important;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        }
        .cta-section h2 .highlight {
            color: var(--accent) !important;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
        }
        .cta-section p {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
            font-weight: 300;
            max-width: 480px;
            margin: 0 auto 32px;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }
        .cta-section .actions {
            display: flex;
            gap: 14px;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           FOOTER
           ============================================================ */
        .footer {
            background: #0F172A;
            padding: 40px 0 28px;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
        }
        .dark-mode .footer {
            background: #0B1120;
        }
        .footer .container {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 16px;
        }
        .footer .brand {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--white);
        }
        .footer .brand .highlight {
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        .footer .copy {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 300;
        }
        .footer .socials {
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
        }
        .footer .socials a {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
            transition: var(--transition);
            letter-spacing: 0.04em;
        }
        .footer .socials a:hover {
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        .footer .back-top {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
            transition: var(--transition);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
        }
        .footer .back-top:hover {
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           RESPONSIVE
           ============================================================ */
        @media (max-width: 1200px) {
            .hero .container {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                gap: 40px;
            }
            .hero-image-wrapper {
                max-width: 380px;
            }
            .life-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            :root {
                --section-spacing: 70px;
            }
            .hero .container {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                text-align: center;
            }
            .hero-tagline {
                margin: 0 auto 28px;
            }
            .hero-stats {
                justify-content: center;
            }
            .hero-actions {
                justify-content: center;
            }
            .hero-image-wrapper {
                max-width: 340px;
                margin: 0 auto;
            }
            .hero-gold-ring {
                display: none;
            }
            .about-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 40px;
            }
            .about-values {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            }
            .timeline::before {
                left: 20px;
            }
            .timeline-item {
                width: 100%;
                padding-left: 50px !important;
                padding-right: 0 !important;
                text-align: left !important;
                justify-content: flex-start !important;
            }
            .timeline-item::before {
                left: 12px !important;
                right: auto !important;
            }
            .timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
                margin-left: 0 !important;
            }
            .biz-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            }
            .philosophy-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 30px;
            }
            .gallery-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            }
            .gallery-grid .gallery-item:nth-child(1) {
                grid-column: span 1;
                grid-row: span 1;
            }
            .gallery-grid .gallery-item:nth-child(6) {
                grid-column: span 1;
            }
            .contact-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .award-hero {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
                padding: 40px 28px;
            }
            .award-hero .content p {
                max-width: 100%;
            }
            .life-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            :root {
                --section-spacing: 56px;
            }
            .container {
                padding: 0 20px;
            }

            .hero {
                padding: 100px 0 60px;
                min-height: auto;
            }
            .hero-name {
                font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 10vw, 3.6rem);
            }
            .hero-stats {
                gap: 24px;
                justify-content: center;
            }
            .hero-stat h3 {
                font-size: 1.4rem;
            }
            .hero-actions .btn {
                padding: 12px 24px;
                font-size: 0.8rem;
            }
            .hero-image-wrapper {
                max-width: 280px;
            }
            .scroll-indicator {
                display: none;
            }

            .section-title {
                font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 2.6rem);
            }
            .section-subtitle {
                font-size: 0.95rem;
            }

            .biz-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                max-width: 440px;
                margin: 0 auto;
            }
            .about-values {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .expertise-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(140px, 1fr));
            }
            .life-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .gallery-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            }
            .gallery-grid .gallery-item:nth-child(1) {
                grid-column: span 1;
                grid-row: span 1;
            }
            .gallery-grid .gallery-item:nth-child(6) {
                grid-column: span 1;
            }
            .counter-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                gap: 24px;
            }
            .counter-item h3 {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
            .award-hero {
                padding: 32px 20px;
            }
            .award-hero .content h3 {
                font-size: 1.4rem;
            }
            .award-hero .icon .icon-svg {
                width: 3rem;
                height: 3rem;
            }
            .letter-wrapper {
                padding: 32px 24px;
            }
            .letter-wrapper h3 {
                font-size: 1.4rem;
            }
            .letter-wrapper p {
                font-size: 0.95rem;
            }
            .philosophy-list {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .testimonial-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .footer .container {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
            }
            .cta-section {
                padding: 60px 0;
            }
            .cta-section h2 {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }
            .contact-card {
                padding: 28px 20px;
            }
            .faq-item .question {
                padding: 16px 20px;
                font-size: 0.9rem;
            }
            .faq-item .answer {
                font-size: 0.85rem;
            }
            .faq-item.active .answer {
                padding: 0 20px 20px;
            }

            .nav-logo {
                font-size: 1.3rem;
                color: white;
            }
            .timeline-card {
                padding: 20px 24px;
            }
            .timeline-card h4 {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
            }
            .timeline-card p {
                font-size: 0.8rem;
            }
            .media-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            }
            .values-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            }
            .highlight-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .container {
                padding: 0 16px;
            }

            .nav-logo{
                color: white;
            }
            .hero-name {
                font-size: 2.4rem;
            }
            .hero-title {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
            }
            .hero-tagline {
                font-size: 0.95rem;
            }
            .hero-stats {
                gap: 16px;
            }
            .hero-stat h3 {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }
            .hero-stat p {
                font-size: 0.6rem;
            }
            .hero-image-wrapper {
                max-width: 220px;
            }
            .hero-actions {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: center;
            }
            .hero-actions .btn {
                width: 100%;
                max-width: 280px;
                justify-content: center;
            }
            .section-title {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }
            .section-subtitle {
                font-size: 0.85rem;
            }
            .counter-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                gap: 16px;
            }
            .counter-item h3 {
                font-size: 1.6rem;
            }
            .counter-item p {
                font-size: 0.65rem;
            }
            .gallery-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                gap: 10px;
            }
            .award-hero .content h3 {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }
            .award-hero .content p {
                font-size: 0.85rem;
            }
            .life-card {
                padding: 24px 16px;
            }
            .life-card h4 {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }
            .life-card p {
                font-size: 0.75rem;
            }
            .letter-wrapper {
                padding: 24px 16px;
            }
            .letter-wrapper h3 {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }
            .letter-wrapper p {
                font-size: 0.85rem;
            }
            .letter-wrapper .signature {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
            }
            .contact-info .item {
                padding: 12px 16px;
                font-size: 0.85rem;
            }
            .btn {
                font-size: 0.8rem;
                padding: 12px 24px;
            }
            .cta-section h2 {
                font-size: 1.4rem;
            }
            .cta-section p {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
            }
            .cta-section .actions {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: center;
            }
            .cta-section .actions .btn {
                width: 100%;
                max-width: 280px;
                justify-content: center;
            }
            .expertise-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(120px, 1fr));
                gap: 10px;
            }
            .expertise-tag {
                font-size: 0.7rem;
                padding: 10px 14px;
            }
            .media-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            }
            .values-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            }
            .highlight-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                gap: 14px;
            }
            .highlight-card {
                padding: 20px 14px;
            }
            .highlight-card .icon .icon-svg {
                width: 1.8rem;
                height: 1.8rem;
            }
            .highlight-card h4 {
                font-size: 0.85rem;
            }
            .biz-card .biz-body {
                padding: 20px;
            }
            .biz-card h4 {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }
            .biz-card p {
                font-size: 0.8rem;
            }
            .nav-links a {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }
            .award-hero {
                padding: 24px 16px;
            }
            .award-hero .icon .icon-svg {
                width: 2.4rem;
                height: 2.4rem;
            }
            .award-hero .badge {
                font-size: 0.6rem;
            }
            .testimonial-card {
                padding: 24px 20px;
            }
            .testimonial-card .quote {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
            }
            .faq-item .question {
                font-size: 0.8rem;
                padding: 14px 16px;
            }
            .faq-item.active .answer {
                padding: 0 16px 16px;
                font-size: 0.8rem;
            }
            .about-text p {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
            }
            .about-values .glass-card {
                padding: 16px;
            }
            .about-values .glass-card .card-icon {
                width: 32px;
                height: 32px;
            }
            .about-values .glass-card .card-icon .icon-svg {
                width: 1rem;
                height: 1rem;
            }
            .about-values .glass-card h4 {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
            }
            .about-values .glass-card p {
                font-size: 0.75rem;
            }
            .timeline-card {
                padding: 16px 18px;
            }
            .timeline-card .year {
                font-size: 0.6rem;
            }
            .timeline-card h4 {
                font-size: 0.95rem;
            }
            .timeline-card p {
                font-size: 0.75rem;
            }
            .timeline-item {
                padding-left: 40px !important;
            }
            .timeline-item::before {
                left: 8px !important;
                width: 12px;
                height: 12px;
                border-width: 3px;
            }
            .timeline::before {
                left: 14px;
            }
            .edu-card {
                padding: 24px 20px;
            }
            .edu-card h4 {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }
            .edu-card p {
                font-size: 0.75rem;
            }
            .philosophy-quote {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
                padding: 24px 0 16px;
            }
            .philosophy-list li {
                font-size: 0.8rem;
            }
            .hero-badge {
                font-size: 0.6rem;
                padding: 6px 14px;
            }
            .hero-badge .icon-svg {
                width: 1rem;
                height: 1rem;
            }
            .scroll-progress {
                height: 2px;
            }
            .contact-card h3 {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }
            .contact-card .sub {
                font-size: 0.85rem;
            }
            .contact-info .item .icon .icon-svg {
                width: 1.1rem;
                height: 1.1rem;
            }
            .contact-info .item .label {
                font-size: 0.6rem;
            }
            .contact-info .item .value {
                font-size: 0.85rem;
            }
            .contact-form input,
            .contact-form textarea {
                font-size: 0.85rem;
                padding: 10px 14px;
            }
            .footer .brand {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }
            .footer .copy {
                font-size: 0.65rem;
            }
            .footer .socials a {
                font-size: 0.7rem;
            }
            .footer .back-top {
                font-size: 0.6rem;
            }
        }

        /* ============================================================
           REVEAL ANIMATIONS
           ============================================================ */
        .reveal {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(40px);
            transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
        }
        .reveal.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }
        .reveal-delay-1 {
            transition-delay: 0.1s;
        }
        .reveal-delay-2 {
            transition-delay: 0.2s;
        }
        .reveal-delay-3 {
            transition-delay: 0.3s;
        }
        .reveal-delay-4 {
            transition-delay: 0.4s;
        }
        .reveal-delay-5 {
            transition-delay: 0.5s;
        }
        .reveal-delay-6 {
            transition-delay: 0.6s;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           UTILITY
           ============================================================ */
        .text-accent {
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        .text-muted {
            color: var(--text-light);
        }
        .mt-8 {
            margin-top: 8px;
        }
        .mt-16 {
            margin-top: 16px;
        }
        .mt-24 {
            margin-top: 24px;
        }
        .mb-16 {
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .gap-8 {
            gap: 8px;
        }
        .gap-12 {
            gap: 12px;
        }
        .gap-16 {
            gap: 16px;
        }
        .flex-center {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }
        .flex-wrap {
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }
        .text-center {
            text-align: center;
        }
        .bg-white {
            background: var(--bg);
        }
        .bg-dark {
            background: #0F172A;
        }
        .border-accent {
            border-color: var(--accent);
        }