/* ============================================
   HOME PAGE SECTIONS - ENHANCED DESIGN
   Color Scheme: Yellow/Gold (#F1B900) Accent
   ============================================ */

/* ============================================
   ABOUT US SECTION
   ============================================ */
.aboutHome {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8f9fa 100%) !important;
    position: relative;
}

.aboutHome::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.aboutHome .box {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 50px 40px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 0 0 1px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.1) inset !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.aboutHome .box:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.15), 0 0 0 1px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.3) inset !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.aboutHome .box h1 {
    color: #2c3e50 !important;
    font-size: 42px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.aboutHome .box h1::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.aboutHome .box .line_br {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%) !important;
    height: 4px !important;
    width: 100px !important;
    border-radius: 2px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 30px !important;
}

.aboutHome .box .fa-color1 {
    color: #F1B900 !important;
    font-size: 24px !important;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.aboutHome .box p {
    color: #4a5568 !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    line-height: 1.8 !important;
    text-align: justify !important;
}

.aboutHome .box .about-text-content {
    color: #4a5568 !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    line-height: 1.8 !important;
    text-align: justify !important;
}

.aboutHome .about-content-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    margin-top: 30px;
    gap: 0;
}

.aboutHome .about-image-col,
.aboutHome .about-text-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.aboutHome .about-image-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.aboutHome .about-image {
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.aboutHome .about-image:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.aboutHome .about-text-container {
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-left: 30px;
}

.aboutHome .about-text-content {
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    flex-grow: 0;
}

.aboutHome .about-read-more {
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding-top: 0;
}

.aboutHome .btn-read-more {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 25px !important;
    padding: 12px 30px !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.3);
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.aboutHome .btn-read-more:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff8c00 0%, #F1B900 100%) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.4);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.aboutHome .btn-read-more i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.aboutHome .btn-read-more:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.bgblue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8f9fa 100%) !important;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for About Us */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .aboutHome .about-content-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .aboutHome .about-text-container {
        padding-left: 0;
        padding-top: 30px;
    }

    .aboutHome .about-image-container {
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   ACHIEVEMENT SECTION
   ============================================ */
.achivement-area {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c3e50 0%, #34495e 100%) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.achivement-area::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: url(../images/achivement-bg.jpg) no-repeat center center / cover;
    opacity: 0.15;
    z-index: 1;
}

.bg-with-black::before {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(44, 62, 80, 0.85) 0%, rgba(52, 73, 94, 0.9) 100%) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    z-index: 2;
}

.achivement-area .section-title {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.achivement-area .title {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 48px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-transform: capitalize !important;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.achivement-area .title::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%) !important;
    height: 4px !important;
    width: 120px !important;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.achivement-area .title .inner {
    color: #F1B900 !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.single-achivement {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px 25px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.single-achivement::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.single-achivement:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.5);
}

.single-achivement:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.single-achivement .icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    width: 96px !important;
    height: 96px !important;
    line-height: 96px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    float: left !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.single-achivement:hover .icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.6);
}

.single-achivement .icon img {
    max-height: 54px;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.single-achivement .icon.icon-exam {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.single-achivement .icon.icon-exam i {
    font-size: 48px;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1;
}

.single-achivement .content {
    margin-left: 120px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.single-achivement .content .counter {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 56px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 60px !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.single-achivement .content .name {
    color: #F1B900 !important;
    font-size: 24px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 28px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ============================================
   TOP QUIZZES SECTION
   ============================================ */
#top-quizzes {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
    padding: 80px 0 !important;
    position: relative;
}

#top-quizzes::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

#top-quizzes .section-title .title {
    color: #2c3e50 !important;
    font-size: 42px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

#top-quizzes .section-title .title span {
    color: #F1B900 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    font-weight: 800;
}

#top-quizzes .line_br {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%) !important;
    height: 4px !important;
    border-radius: 2px !important;
}

#top-quizzes .quiz-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.1) !important;
    height: 420px !important; /* keep all cards equal height */
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
}

#top-quizzes .quiz-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.25) !important;
    border-color: rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

#top-quizzes .quiz-card-body {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    flex-grow: 1 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important; /* prevents content from changing height */
}

/* Clamp long descriptions so card heights remain equal */
#top-quizzes .quiz-card-body p {
    overflow: hidden;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #top-quizzes .quiz-card {
        height: 440px !important; /* a bit taller on small screens */
    }
}

#top-quizzes .quiz-card-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%) !important;
    padding: 25px !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

#top-quizzes .quiz-card-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    animation: pulse 3s ease infinite;
}

#top-quizzes .quiz-card-header h4 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

#top-quizzes .quiz-card-header span {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

#top-quizzes .quiz-card-body .btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%) !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 25px !important;
    padding: 10px 24px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.3);
}

#top-quizzes .quiz-card-body .btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff8c00 0%, #F1B900 100%) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.4);
}

#top-quizzes .btn-lg {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%) !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.35) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
    margin-top: 50px !important;
}

#top-quizzes .btn-lg:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff8c00 0%, #F1B900 100%) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.45) !important;
}

/* ============================================
   LATEST BLOGS SECTION
   ============================================ */
#top-blogs {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 80px 0 !important;
    position: relative;
}

#top-blogs::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

#top-blogs .section-title .title {
    color: #2c3e50 !important;
    font-size: 42px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

#top-blogs .section-title .title span {
    color: #F1B900 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    font-weight: 800;
}

#top-blogs .line_br {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%) !important;
    height: 4px !important;
    border-radius: 2px !important;
}

#top-blogs .blog-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.1) !important;
    height: 520px !important; /* keep all blog cards equal height */
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
}

#top-blogs .blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.25) !important;
    border-color: rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

#top-blogs .blog-image {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #f0f0f0 !important;
    width: 100%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

#top-blogs .blog-image img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block !important;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease !important;
}

#top-blogs .blog-card:hover .blog-image img {
    transform: scale(1.1) !important;
}

#top-blogs .blog-image div {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%) !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
}

#top-blogs .blog-card-body {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    flex-grow: 1 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important; /* prevents content from changing height */
}

/* Clamp blog title + excerpt so card heights remain equal */
#top-blogs .blog-card-body h4 {
    overflow: hidden;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
}

#top-blogs .blog-card-body p {
    overflow: hidden;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #top-blogs .blog-card {
        height: 560px !important; /* a bit taller on small screens */
    }
}

#top-blogs .blog-card-body h4 a {
    color: #2c3e50 !important;
    transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

#top-blogs .blog-card-body h4 a:hover {
    color: #F1B900 !important;
}

#top-blogs .blog-card-body .btn {
    background: transparent !important;
    color: #F1B900 !important;
    border: 2px solid #F1B900 !important;
    border-radius: 25px !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

#top-blogs .blog-card-body .btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: #F1B900 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.3);
}

#top-blogs .btn-lg {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%) !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

#top-blogs .btn-lg:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff8c00 0%, #F1B900 100%) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.45);
}

/* Consistent spacing for "View All" CTA buttons on home sections */
.home-section-cta {
    margin-top: 40px !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* Quizzes CTA needs slightly tighter spacing */
#top-quizzes .home-section-cta {
    margin-top: 28px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .home-section-cta {
        margin-top: 28px !important;
    }

    #top-quizzes .home-section-cta {
        margin-top: 20px !important;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   IMPORTANT STUDY MATERIALS SECTION
   ============================================ */
#study-materials {
    /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c3e50 0%, #34495e 100%) !important; */
    padding: 80px 0 !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

#study-materials::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

#study-materials .section-title .title {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 42px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

#study-materials .section-title .title span {
    color: #F1B900 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    font-weight: 800;
}

#study-materials .line_br {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%) !important;
    height: 4px !important;
    border-radius: 2px !important;
}

#study-materials .material-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.2) !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
}

#study-materials .material-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.3) !important;
    border-color: rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

#study-materials .material-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%) !important;
    padding: 35px 30px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

#study-materials .material-icon::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    animation: pulse 3s ease infinite;
}

#study-materials .material-icon i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

#study-materials .material-card-body {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    flex-grow: 1 !important;
}

#study-materials .material-card-body h4 {
    color: #2c3e50 !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

#study-materials .material-card-body .btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%) !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 25px !important;
    padding: 10px 24px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.3) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

#study-materials .material-card-body .btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff8c00 0%, #F1B900 100%) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.4) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ============================================
   NOTICES SECTION
   ============================================ */
#notice {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8f9fa 100%) !important;
    padding: 80px 0 !important;
    position: relative;
}

#notice::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

#notice .section-title .title {
    color: #2c3e50 !important;
    font-size: 42px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

#notice .section-title .title span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    font-weight: 800;
}

#notice .line_br {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%) !important;
    height: 4px !important;
    border-radius: 2px !important;
}

/* Notice Carousel Wrapper */
#notice .notice-carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

#notice .notice-carousel-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 450px;
    padding: 20px 0 60px;
    z-index: 1;
}

#notice .notice-carousel-item {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease-in-out;
    z-index: 1;
}

#notice .notice-carousel-item.active {
    position: relative;
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 2;
}

#notice .notice-carousel-item.next,
#notice .notice-carousel-item.prev {
    display: block;
}

#notice .notice-carousel-item.active.left,
#notice .notice-carousel-item.active.right {
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

#notice .notice-carousel-item.next.left,
#notice .notice-carousel-item.prev.right {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* New Notice Card Design */
#notice .notice-card-new {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
    border: 2px solid #f0f0f0 !important;
    min-height: 410px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}

#notice .notice-card-new:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.2) !important;
    border-color: rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

/* Accent Bar */
#notice .notice-accent-bar {
    position: absolute !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    width: 5px !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
}

/* Status Badge - Ensure it's always visible above content */
#notice .notice-status-badge {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 20px !important;
    right: 20px !important;
    z-index: 25 !important;
    pointer-events: none;
}

#notice .notice-status-badge span {
    display: inline-block !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    pointer-events: auto;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

#notice .notice-status-badge .status-badge-active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 6px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 25px !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

#notice .notice-status-badge .status-badge-expired {
    background: #6b7280 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 6px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 25px !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(107, 114, 128, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Card Header */
#notice .notice-card-header-new {
    padding: 30px 30px 20px 35px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb !important;
    position: relative !important;
    padding-right: 130px !important; /* reserve space for top-right status badge */
}

#notice .notice-icon-wrapper {
    width: 60px !important;
    height: 60px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* Card Body */
#notice .notice-card-body-new {
    padding: 25px 30px 25px 35px !important;
    flex-grow: 1 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
}

/* Read Button */
#notice .btn-notice-read {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%) !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 12px 24px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.3) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}

#notice .btn-notice-read:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff8c00 0%, #F1B900 100%) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.4) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Carousel Controls */
#notice .notice-carousel-control {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.9;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 50 !important; /* ensure arrows are above cards/text */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.3);
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

#notice .notice-carousel-control:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff8c00 0%, #F1B900 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

#notice .notice-carousel-control-prev {
    left: 20px;
}

#notice .notice-carousel-control-next {
    right: 20px;
}

#notice .notice-carousel-control .fa {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

#notice .notice-carousel-control .sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
    border: 0;
}

/* Carousel Indicators */
#notice .notice-indicators {
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: auto;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 15;
}

#notice .notice-indicators li {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    margin: 0 6px;
    text-indent: -999px;
    cursor: pointer;
    background-color: rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.3);
    border: 2px solid #F1B900;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

#notice .notice-indicators li.active {
    width: 30px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background-color: #F1B900;
    border-color: #F1B900;
}

#notice .notice-indicators li:hover {
    background-color: rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.6);
    border-color: #F1B900;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    #notice .notice-carousel-inner {
        min-height: 400px;
    }
    
    #notice .notice-card-new {
        min-height: 360px !important;
    }
    
    #notice .notice-carousel-control {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }
    
    #notice .notice-carousel-control .fa {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
    
    #notice .notice-carousel-control-prev {
        left: 10px;
    }
    
    #notice .notice-carousel-control-next {
        right: 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    #notice .notice-carousel-inner {
        min-height: 450px;
        padding: 15px 0 50px;
    }
    
    #notice .notice-card-new {
        min-height: 400px !important;
    }
    
    #notice .notice-card-header-new {
        padding: 20px 20px 15px 25px !important;
    }
    
    #notice .notice-card-body-new {
        padding: 20px 25px !important;
    }
}

#study-materials .btn-lg {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%) !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

#study-materials .btn-lg:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff8c00 0%, #F1B900 100%) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.45);
}

/* ============================================
   NOTICES SECTION
   ============================================ */
#notice {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
    position: relative;
}

#notice::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

#notice .box {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.2);
    overflow: hidden;
}

#notice table {
    border-collapse: separate !important;
    border-spacing: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    border: none !important;
}

#notice th {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1B900 0%, #ff8c00 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    height: 70px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    text-align: center !important;
}

#notice .noticBor {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 20px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 24px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

#notice td {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
}

#notice .notiFic {
    padding: 25px;
}

#notice .notiFic pre {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.2) !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 20px !important;
    margin: 0 5px 15px 5px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

#notice .notiFic pre:hover {
    border-color: rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(241, 185, 0, 0.15);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

#notice .notiFic pre h3 {
    color: #2c3e50 !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;
}

#notice .notiFic pre p {
    color: #6b7280 !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

#notice .notiFic pre a {
    color: #F1B900 !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

#notice .notiFic pre a:hover {
    color: #ff8c00 !important;
}

/* ============================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ============================================ */
@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% {
        opacity: 0.5;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 0.8;
        transform: scale(1.1);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .aboutHome .box {
        padding: 30px 20px !important;
    }

    .aboutHome .box h1 {
        font-size: 32px !important;
    }

    .achivement-area .title {
        font-size: 36px !important;
    }

    .single-achivement {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }

    .single-achivement .content {
        margin-left: 110px;
    }

    .single-achivement .content .counter {
        font-size: 48px !important;
    }

    .single-achivement .content .name {
        font-size: 20px !important;
    }

    #top-quizzes .section-title .title,
    #top-blogs .section-title .title,
    #study-materials .section-title .title {
        font-size: 32px !important;
    }

    #notice .noticBor {
        font-size: 20px !important;
        padding: 15px !important;
    }
}