/* KCKA WEBSITE STYLES - PROFESSIONAL REFINEMENT */

:root {
    --kcka-green: #C62828; /* changed to red */
    --kcka-gold: #F9A825;
    --kcka-dark: #1a1a1a;
    --kcka-white: #ffffff;
    --kcka-gray-bg: #f9fafb;
    --font-sans: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    --font-display: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
}
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    color: var(--kcka-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

.container-small {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.section {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.bg-gray {
    background-color: var(--kcka-gray-bg);
}

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

.text-gold {
    color: var(--kcka-gold);
}

.text-green {
    color: var(--kcka-green);
}

/* UTILITY CLASSES */
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mb-6 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

/* NAVIGATION BAR */
#navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 20px 0;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

#navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    padding: 12px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.logo-img {
    height: 60px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

#navbar.scrolled .logo-img {
    height: 50px;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.nav-links a {
    color: var(--kcka-white);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

#navbar.scrolled .nav-links a {
    color: #4b5563;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--kcka-gold);
}

.btn-join {
    background: var(--kcka-green);
    color: var(--kcka-white) !important;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px !important;
}

.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--kcka-white);
    font-size: 24px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

#navbar.scrolled .menu-toggle {
    color: var(--kcka-dark);
}

/* HERO SECTION */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 100px 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    
    /* HERO BACKGROUND IMAGE SETUP */
    /* This uses a high-quality image matching the provided footballer (young player in green kit). */
    /* To replace: Change the URL below to your own image link. */
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1526232762683-21750f09730a?auto=format&fit=crop&q=80&w=1920');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 20%; /* Adjusted to keep the player's face visible */
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    /* Professional dark green gradient overlay for deep blending and maximum text readability */
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg, 
        rgba(15, 45, 16, 0.85) 0%, 
        rgba(10, 20, 11, 0.9) 100%
    );
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.hero h1 {
    font-size: 64px;
    color: var(--kcka-white);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero p {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #e5e7eb;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--kcka-gold);
    color: var(--kcka-dark);
    padding: 16px 40px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 18px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* SMILES CORE VALUES GRID */
.smiles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.smiles-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.smiles-card i {
    color: var(--kcka-gold);
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.smiles-card span {
    color: var(--kcka-white);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.lead-banner {
    background: rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 15px 40px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--kcka-white);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}



/* improving ui ux of the about and tactics*/

/* ABOUT & TACTICS */
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 100px;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* SUBTITLE */
.subtitle {
    color: var(--kcka-green);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 13px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
}

.subtitle::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--kcka-green);
    margin-top: 6px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* HEADING */
.about-text h2 {
    font-size: 42px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #111827;
}

/* PARAGRAPH */
.about-text p {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: #4b5563;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* MISSION & VISION */
.mission-vision {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 25px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

/* INDIVIDUAL BOX */
.mission-vision div {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mission-vision div:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* TITLES */
.mission-vision h4 {
    color: var(--kcka-green);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 16px;
}

/* TEXT */
.mission-vision p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #6b7280;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* TACTICAL BOX */
.tactical-box {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f9fafb, #f3f4f6);
    padding: 35px 25px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* HOVER EFFECT */
.tactical-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* SUBTLE GLOW */
.tactical-box::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34,197,94,0.08), transparent 60%);
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: 0.4s;
}

.tactical-box:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* SVG */
.pitch-svg {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.tactical-box:hover .pitch-svg {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* LABEL */
.tactical-label {
    margin-top: 18px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #9ca3af;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-text h2 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .mission-vision {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* ends here*/


/* COACHES SECTION */
.staff-section {
    margin-top: 80px;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.staff-section h3 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.staff-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.staff-card {
    background: var(--kcka-white);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.staff-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.staff-img-wrapper {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 4px solid var(--kcka-gold);
}

.staff-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.staff-card h4 {
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.staff-card .role {
    color: var(--kcka-green);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.staff-card .cert {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #9ca3af;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* TESTIMONIALS */
.testimonial-box {
    background: var(--kcka-dark);
    padding: 60px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--kcka-white);
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.testimonial-star {
    color: var(--kcka-gold);
    font-size: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.testimonial-author {
    color: var(--kcka-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* newww pillar for girls ui improv*/

/* GIRLS EMPOWERMENT PILLARS */
.pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin: 60px 0;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* INDIVIDUAL CARD */
.pillar-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 25px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* HOVER EFFECT */
.pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* TOP ACCENT LINE */
.pillar-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6b6b, #f9c74f);
}

/* ICON STYLE */
.pillar-card i {
    font-size: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #ff6b6b;
}

/* TITLE */
.pillar-card h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #222;
}

/* TEXT */
.pillar-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* SUBTLE BACKGROUND HOVER EFFECT */
.pillar-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.08), transparent 60%);
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* MOBILE IMPROVEMENT */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .pillar-card {
        padding: 20px 15px;
    }
}



/* ends here*/

.quote-box {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--kcka-white);
    padding: 30px 40px;
    border-left: 8px solid var(--kcka-gold);
    border-radius: 0 20px 20px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.quote-text {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* LEAGUE SECTION */
.league-banner {
    background: var(--kcka-green);
    padding: 80px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: var(--kcka-white);
}

.league-badge {
    background: var(--kcka-gold);
    color: var(--kcka-dark);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.league-banner h2 {
    font-size: 52px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.league-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.league-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.league-list i {
    background: var(--kcka-gold);
    color: var(--kcka-dark);
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 12px;
}

.sponsor-table-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.sponsor-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
}

.sponsor-table th {
    text-align: left;
    color: var(--kcka-gold);
    font-size: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

.sponsor-table td {
    padding: 15px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.btn-white {
    background: var(--kcka-white);
    color: var(--kcka-green);
    padding: 16px 40px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 18px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* NEWS & TRAINING GALLERY */
.news-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.news-card {
    background: var(--kcka-white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.news-date {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--kcka-green);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: block;
}

.news-link {
    color: var(--kcka-green);
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.gallery-item {
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.gallery-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: 0.5s;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* PARTNERSHIP & SPONSORSHIP */
.benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

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

.benefit-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: rgba(249, 168, 37, 0.1);
    color: var(--kcka-gold);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
}

.letter-box {
    background: var(--kcka-gray-bg);
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
/* improving letters preview*/

/* LETTER PREVIEW */
.letter-preview {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #f9fafb);
    padding: 35px 30px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

    /* POP-UP ANIMATION */
    animation: popUp 0.6s ease forwards;

    /* DEPTH */
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* HOVER EFFECT */
.letter-preview:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* SOFT BACKGROUND GLOW */
.letter-preview::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(34,197,94,0.12), transparent 60%);
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* OPTIONAL SECOND GLOW */
.letter-preview::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(59,130,246,0.08), transparent 60%);
    bottom: -50%;
    right: -50%;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* KEEP CONTENT ABOVE EFFECTS */
.letter-preview * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* POP-UP KEYFRAME */
@keyframes popUp {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.95);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
}

/* end*/

.btn-donate {
    background: var(--kcka-green);
    color: var(--kcka-white);
    padding: 20px 50px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.btn-donate:hover {
    background: var(--kcka-gold);
    color: var(--kcka-dark);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* FAQ ACCORDION */
.faq-list {
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.faq-item {
    background: var(--kcka-white);
    border-radius: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 25px 30px;
    text-align: left;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-answer {
    padding: 0 30px 25px;
    color: #6b7280;
    display: none;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    display: block;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* FOOTER SECTION */
footer {
    background: var(--kcka-dark);
    color: var(--kcka-white);
    padding: 80px 0 40px;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-about h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.footer-about p {
    color: #9ca3af;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    max-width: 400px;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.social-links a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--kcka-gold);
    color: var(--kcka-dark);
}

.footer-contact h4, .footer-partners h4 {
    color: var(--kcka-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.footer-contact li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #9ca3af;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.footer-contact i {
    color: var(--kcka-green);
}

.footer-partners p {
    color: #9ca3af;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding-top: 40px;
    text-align: center;
}

.safeguarding {
    background: rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.3);
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #d1d5db;
}

.safeguarding i {
    color: var(--kcka-gold);
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    color: #6b7280;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    background: #25D366;
    color: white;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* RESPONSIVE DESIGN */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero h1 { font-size: 48px; }
    .smiles-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
    .about-grid, .league-grid, .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .staff-grid, .news-grid, .benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .menu-toggle { display: block; }
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: white;
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 30px;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    }
    .nav-links.active { display: flex; }
    .nav-links a { color: var(--kcka-dark) !important; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: 36px; }
    .smiles-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .league-banner { padding: 40px 20px; }
}


/* this is for the hero and improving the ui  */




   /* ===========================================
       HERO SECTION
    =========================================== */
    .hero {
      min-height: 100vh;               /* 100vh = 100% of the screen height. Hero fills the full screen. */
      background:
        linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(10,10,10,0.82) 0%, rgba(26,107,47,0.55) 100%),
        /* Layer 1: Dark-to-green gradient overlay — makes text readable over the photo below. */
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1574629810360-7efbbe195018?w=1400&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
        /* Layer 2: Football photo as the base. center/cover = fills the space. REPLACE with your real team photo! */
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;             /* Vertically centers the hero content. */
      position: relative;              /* Allows child elements to use position:absolute inside this section. */
      overflow: hidden;                /* Clips anything that goes outside the hero's bounds. */
    }
    .hero::before {
      /* ::before creates a fake element BEFORE the hero content — a CSS-only trick for decoration. */
      content: '';                     /* Required for pseudo-elements even if empty. */
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 120px;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--black), transparent);
      /* Fade from black at the bottom to transparent at top — so the hero blends into the next section. */
    }
    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--black);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 95% 100%, 5% 100%);
      /* clip-path cuts this into a trapezoid shape (like a ticket stub). */
    }
    .hero h1 {
      font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
      /* clamp(min, preferred, max): Never below 3rem, ideally 8% of screen width, never above 6.5rem.
         Automatically scales from mobile to large desktop. */
      line-height: 0.95;               /* Tighter than normal — makes the big bold headline feel more intense. */
      color: var(--white);
      text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); /* Soft shadow behind text — improves readability over the photo. */
    }
    .hero h1 .accent { color: var(--gold); }
    /* Any <span class="accent"> inside h1 turns gold — used for "Next Generation". */

    .hero p.sub {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      color: rgba(245,245,240,0.85);   /* Slightly transparent white — less dominant than the headline. */
      max-width: 520px;                /* Stops paragraph from stretching too wide on big screens. */
      margin: 1.4rem 0 2rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* ===== REUSABLE BUTTON STYLES ===== */
    .btn-gold {
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--black);
      font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 2px;
      text-decoration: none;           /* Removes underline from <a> links styled as buttons. */
      display: inline-flex;            /* Puts icon and text side-by-side on the same line. */
      align-items: center;             /* Vertically centers icon with text. */
      gap: 0.5rem;                     /* Space between icon and button text. */
      transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s; /* Smooth hover animation. */
    }
    .btn-gold:hover {
      background: var(--gold-dark);
      color: var(--black);
      transform: translateY(-2px);     /* Button lifts 2px up on hover — "alive" feel. */
    }
    .btn-outline-gold {
      background: transparent;         /* "Ghost" button — no fill, just a gold border. */
      color: var(--gold);
      border: 2px solid var(--gold);
      font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      padding: 0.7rem 1.8rem;
      border-radius: 2px;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      transition: all 0.2s;            /* 'all' animates every property that changes on hover. */
    }
    .btn-outline-gold:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); }
    /* On hover the ghost button fills with gold. */

    .hero-stripe {
      /* Decorative angled stripe on the right side of the hero — visual texture only. */
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; right: -60px;
      width: 220px; height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--green) 100%);
      opacity: 0.07;                   /* 7% opacity — barely visible, just adds depth. */
      transform: skewX(-8deg);         /* Tilts the stripe at an angle. */
      pointer-events: none;            /* Can't be clicked — decoration only. */
    }

    /* ===========================================
       MOTTO MARQUEE BAND
    =========================================== */
    .motto-band {
      background: var(--gold);
      padding: 0.9rem 0;
      overflow: hidden;                /* Hides text that goes outside the left/right edges. */
      white-space: nowrap;             /* Keeps all text on ONE line — prevents wrapping. */
    }
    .motto-band-inner {
      display: inline-flex;
      animation: marquee 18s linear infinite;
      /* Runs "marquee" animation: 18s per loop, constant speed, loops forever. */
      gap: 3rem;
    }
    .motto-band span {
      font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      color: var(--black);
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    }
    .motto-band .dot { color: var(--green); }
    /* The ✦ separator dots are green — contrast against gold background and black text. */

    @keyframes marquee {
      /* @keyframes defines the animation: what happens from 0% (start) to 100% (end). */
      0%   { transform: translateX(0); }     /* Starts at normal position. */
      100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }  /* Slides left by half its total width. */
    }
    /* Text is duplicated in HTML so when the first copy slides off, the second fills in — infinite seamless loop. */

    
    

    /* ===========================================
       SMILES SECTION
    =========================================== */
    .smiles-section {
      background: var(--green);        /* Full green background — strong visual break from black. */
      padding: 5rem 0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .smiles-section::after {
      /* Faint gold circle in the top-right corner — decorative depth. */
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -40px; right: -40px;
      width: 300px; height: 300px;
      border-radius: 50%;              /* 50% border-radius on a square = perfect circle. */
      background: rgba(240,180,41,0.08);
    }
    .smiles-section h2 { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(2rem,4vw,3.2rem); }
    .smiles-section .section-label { color: var(--gold); }
    .smile-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); /* Barely visible against the green background. */
      border: 1px solid rgba(240,180,41,0.2);
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 1.6rem 1.2rem;
      text-align: center;
      transition: transform 0.25s, background 0.25s;
      height: 100%;                    /* All cards in a row are the same height. */
    }
    .smile-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);     /* Card floats up 6px — interactive "lift" effect. */
      background: rgba(240,180,41,0.12);
    }
    .smile-icon {
      font-size: 2rem;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
      display: block;                  /* Puts icon on its own line, centered above the text. */
    }
    .smile-card h5 {
      font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }
    .smile-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(245,245,240,0.75); line-height: 1.5; }

   
    
    

   

  
/* for the ABOUT page */


  :root {
  --green: #B71C1C;       /* deep red */
  --green-light: #E53935; /* light red */
  --gold: #f0b429;
  --gold-dark: #c8931a;
  --black: #0e0e0e;
  --white: #f5f5f0;
  --gray: #2b2b2b;
}

/* this is for the education section */
/* =========================================
   KCKA EDUCATION SECTION - RED THEME + ANIMATION
   Copy directly into styles.css
========================================= */

/* MAIN SECTION WRAPPER */
#education {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff5f5, #ffffff);
    /* soft red-tinted background */

    padding: 90px 20px;
    /* spacing */

    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;

    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* needed for floating animations */
}

/* RED GLOW BACKGROUND EFFECT */
#education::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    left: -50px;

    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;

    background: rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.15);
    /* crimson glow */

    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(60px);

    animation: floatGlow 6s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

/* SECOND GLOW */
#education::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -80px;
    right: -80px;

    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;

    background: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.12);

    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(70px);

    animation: floatGlow 8s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

/* GLOW ANIMATION */
@keyframes floatGlow {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(30px); }
}

/* MAIN TITLE */
#education h2 {
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #b30000;
    /* strong red brand color */

    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;

    animation: fadeDown 1s ease forwards;
}

/* SUBTITLE */
#education .lead {
    color: #444;
    font-size: 18px;

    animation: fadeUp 1s ease forwards;
}

/* SECTION HEADINGS */
#education h4 {
    color: #d10000;
    font-weight: 700;

    position: relative;

    animation: fadeUp 1.2s ease forwards;
}

/* UNDERLINE EFFECT */
#education h4::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;

    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;

    background: red;
    margin-top: 5px;

    border-radius: 5px;
}

/* PARAGRAPHS */
#education p {
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.7;

    animation: fadeUp 1.4s ease forwards;
}

/* ============================
   SUPPORT CARDS
============================ */
#education .card {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 16px;

    padding: 25px;

    background: white;

    transition: all 0.4s ease;

    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

    animation: fadeUp 1.2s ease forwards;
}

/* CARD RED BORDER GLOW */
#education .card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;

    top: 0;
    left: 0;

    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;

    background: linear-gradient(90deg, red, darkred);
}

/* CARD HOVER EFFECT */
#education .card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.03);

    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* ICONS */
#education .card i {
    color: red;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* ICON ANIMATION */
#education .card:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.2) rotate(5deg);
}

/* ============================
   SPOTLIGHT BOX
============================ */
#education .bg-white {
    border-radius: 15px;

    border-left: 6px solid red;

    animation: fadeUp 1.5s ease forwards;
}

/* ============================
   BUTTON STYLE
============================ */
#education .btn-success {
    background: red;
    border: none;

    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 30px;

    font-weight: 600;

    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* BUTTON HOVER */
#education .btn-success:hover {
    background: darkred;

    transform: scale(1.08);

    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* ============================
   ANIMATIONS
============================ */

/* FADE UP */
@keyframes fadeUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* FADE DOWN */
@keyframes fadeDown {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* SMOOTH ROW SPACING */
#education .row {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}










 


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