/* Global Styles */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif;
}

body {
    background-color: #f4f4f9; /* Light neutral background */
    color: #333; /* Dark gray for text */
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Header Styles */
header {
    /* position: fixed; 
    z-index: 1000;  */
/*    background-color: #5f6368; */
    background-color: #444; /* Dark background */

    padding: 10px;
     position: relative; /* Ensure position context for absolute positioning */

}

header .navbar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;

        position: relative;
}

header .logo a {
         display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        text-decoration: none;
        color: white;
        font-size: 20px;
        font-weight: bold;
}
header .logo span {
    font-size: : 50px; 
    margin-right: 10px;
}

   .logo img {
        height: 50px; /* Default logo size */
        margin-right: 10px;
    }



.header-title{
    font-size: 30px; 
    font-weight: bold;
    }

/* Navigation Links */
    .nav-links {
        list-style: none;
        display: flex;
        margin: 0px 10px;
    }

    .nav-links li a {
        color: white;
        text-decoration: none;
        font-size: 18px;
        transition: color 0.3s;
        margin:10px;
    }

nav .nav-links a:hover {
    color: #a8d8a1; /* Soft green color for hover effect */
}
/* Hamburger Icon */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 30px; /* Adjust size as needed */
    color: white;

}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    height: 80vh;
    background: url('images/bckgrd-2.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); /* White background for transparency */
    background-blend-mode: overlay;
    color: #333;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-content {
    z-index: 2;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); /* Slightly opaque white background */
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 2.5em;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.2em;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: #555; /* Softer text color */
}

/* About Section */
.about {
    background-color: #f4f4f9;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 20px 0;
}

.about h2 {
    font-size: 2.2em;
    color: #5f6368;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about p {
    font-size: 1.1em;
    color: #555;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}


.cta-button {
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 10px;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    color: #fff;
    background-color: #3c8b5c; /* Change as needed */
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 5px;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-button:hover {
    background-color: #076722;
}

/* Features Section */
.features {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap; /* Ensure responsiveness */
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    background-color: #f9f5f1;
    padding: 40px 20px;
}

.feature-box {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 20px;
    width: 300px; /* Fixed width for consistency */
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0px 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.feature-icon-wrapper {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.feature-icon {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; /* Ensures the image fits well */
    border-radius: 50%; /* Circular icon */
    box-shadow: 0px 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.feature-box h2 {
    font-size: 1.5em;
    color: #3a4d3b;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.feature-box p {
    font-size: 1em;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.cta-button {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background-color: #3a4d3b;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-size: 1em;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-button:hover {
    background-color: #2d3a2f;
}

/* Gallery Section */
.gallery {
    background-color: #f9f5f1;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.gallery h2 {
    font-size: 2em;
    color: #3a4d3b;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.gallery-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap; /* Ensure items wrap on smaller screens */
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px; /* Space between items */
}

.gallery-item {
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0px 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 300px; /* Limit the size of each gallery item */
}

.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 150px; /* Cap the width of the images */
    height: auto; /* Maintain aspect ratio */
    border-radius: 50%; /* Circular images for profile style */
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0px 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.gallery-item p {
    font-size: 1em;
    color: #333;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

/* Signup Form Styles */
.signup-form {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 40px;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 50px auto;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0px 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.signup-form h2 {
    font-size: 2em;
    color: #5f6368;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.signup-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.signup-form label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: #333;
}

.signup-form input,
.signup-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px;
    font-size: 1em;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 5px;
    background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

.signup-form input[type="file"] {
    padding: 8px;
}

.signup-form button {
    background-color: #88b04b; /* Matching button color */
    color: white;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-size: 1.2em;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 100%;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.signup-form button:hover {
    background-color: #6e8b3c;
}

/* ================================
   Hero Section
   ================================ */
   .about-hero {
    background-color: #007bff; /* Blue background to grab attention */
    color: white;
    padding: 2rem 1rem; /* Padding for spaciousness */
    text-align: center;
}

.about-hero h1 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-hero p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ================================
   About Section
   ================================ */
.about-details {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    background-color: #f4f6f8; /* Light background for a softer feel */
}

.about-text {
    flex: 1;
    margin-right: 2rem;
}

.about-text h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #333;
}

.about-text p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: #555; /* Slightly lighter color for text */
}

.about-image-placeholder {
    flex: 1;
    background-color: #ddd; /* Placeholder for images */
    background: url('images/bckgrd-2.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    height: 300px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #333;
}

.founder-image-placeholder {
    flex: 1;
    background-color: #ddd; /* Placeholder for images */
    background: url('images/founder.png') center/cover no-repeat;
    width: 15%;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #333;
}

/* ================================
   Vision & Mission Section
   ================================ */
.vision-mission {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
}

.vision, .mission {
    flex: 1;
}

.vision h2, .mission h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #333;
}

.vision p, .mission p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #555;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* ================================
   How It Works Section
   ================================ */
.how-it-works {
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    background-color: #f8f9fa; /* Light background for clarity */
    text-align: center;
}

.how-it-works h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: #333;
}

.steps {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.step {
    flex: 1;
    margin: 0 1rem;
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Shadow for a subtle card effect */
}

.step h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #1a8250; /* Consistent blue theme */
}

.step p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #555;
}

/* ================================
   Call to Action Section
   ================================ */
.call-to-action {
    background-color: #007bff; /* Primary blue to highlight the section */
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
}

.call-to-action h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.call-to-action p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.cta-button {
    background-color: #28a745; /* Green button for calls to action */
    color: white;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    margin: 0 1rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: 5px;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-button:hover {
    background-color: #218838; /* Darker green on hover for interaction */
}

/* ================================
   Image Suggestions Section
   ================================ */
.image-suggestions {
    padding: 2rem 2rem;
    background-color: #f4f6f8; /* Light background for the suggestions section */
    text-align: center;
}

.image-suggestions h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: #333;
}

.image-suggestions ul {
    list-style: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #555;
}

.image-suggestions li {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ================================
   Vision and Mission Section Design
   ================================ */
   .vision-mission {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
}

.vision-box, .mission-box {
    flex: 1;
    background-color: #ffffff; /* White background for clarity */
    border: 2px solid #007bff; /* Border with blue accent */
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Subtle shadow for depth */
    margin: 0 1rem;
}

.vision-box h2, .mission-box h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #333;
}

.vision-box p, .mission-box ul {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #555;
}

.vision-box ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
}

.vision-box ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* ================================
   General Section Styling
   ================================ */
h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #333;
}


/*================
How it began
================*/

.how-it-began {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 40px 20px;
}

.how-it-began-image {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 25%;
    padding-left: 15px; /* Ensures image is not too far left */
}

.how-it-began-image img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0px 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.how-it-began-text {
    flex: 2;
    max-width: 75%;
    padding: 0 40px;
}

.how-it-began-text h2 {
    color: #0073e6; /* Blue color for header */
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.how-it-began-text p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .how-it-began {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .how-it-began-image {
        max-width: 80%;
        padding: 0;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .how-it-began-text {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 0 20px;
    }
}




/**===========================
    student registration
===========================*/

input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
select,
#career-tags {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
    padding: 10px;
    font-size: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #ccc;
    border-radius: 5px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.tag-container {
    border: none;
    padding: 10px;
    background-color: transparent;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 5px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    max-width: 400px;
    min-height: 50px;
}



.tag {
    background-color: #007BFF;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    font-size: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.tag .remove-tag {
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #fff;
}

/*========
Contact page
================*/



/* Footer Styles */
footer {
    /* position: fixed; 
    z-index: 1000;  */
    background-color: #5f6368;
    padding: 20px 0;
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
}

footer a {
    color: #88b04b;
    text-decoration: none;
}

footer a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.contact-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 2rem auto;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); /* Semi-transparent background */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
}
 #contact-us {
            width: 45%;
}
 #faq-section {
    width: 45%;
    margin-left: 5%;
}

    
/* Responsive Design for Mobile Screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* General adjustments */
    body {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    header .navbar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        justify-content: space-between;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 10px;
    }

    .nav-links {
        display: none; /* Hide nav links by default */
        position: absolute;
        top: 60px; /* Below the navbar */
        left: 0;
        background-color: #444;
        width: 100%;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
        padding: 10px 0;
        z-index: 1000;
    }

    nav .nav-links li {
        margin: 10px 0;
    }
    .nav-links.active {
        display: flex; /* Show the links when the menu is active */
    }
    .logo img {
        height: 35px; /* Smaller logo for small screens */
    }

    .logo a {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
    .hamburger {
            display: block; /* Show hamburger icon */
        }

    .hero {
        height: auto;
        padding: 20px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.8em;
    }

    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 1em;
    }

    .hero-content .cta-button {
        padding: 10px 15px;
        font-size: 0.9em;
    }

    /* Features Section */
    .features {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 20px;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .feature-box {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: none;
        margin: 10px 0;
    }

    .feature-icon-wrapper {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
    }

    .feature-box h2 {
        font-size: 1.3em;
    }

    .feature-box p {
        font-size: 0.9em;
    }

    /* About Section */
    .about {
        padding: 30px 10px;
    }

    .about h2 {
        font-size: 1.8em;
    }

    .about p {
        font-size: 1em;
    }

    header .header-title {
        font-size: 10px; 
        font-weight: bold;
    }

    /* Gallery Section */
    .gallery-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center; /* Ensure items are centered */

    }

    .gallery-item {
        max-width: none;
    }

    .gallery-item img {
        max-width: 100px;
    }

    /* Signup Form */
    .signup-form {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .signup-form h2 {
        font-size: 1.5em;
    }

    .signup-form label {
        font-size: 0.9em;
    }

    .signup-form button {
        font-size: 1em;
    }
    .hero-content a {
        margin-bottom: 10px; /* Adds margin at the bottom of each button */
    }
    .hamburger {
        display: block;
        color: white;
        font-size: 20px;
    }
      .steps {
        flex-direction: column; /* Arrange horizontally */
        margin: 10px;
    }
     .vision-mission {
        flex-direction: column; /* Side-by-side vision and mission */
        margin: 10px;
    }
    .mission-box{
        margin-top: 10px;
    }
    .step{
        margin-top: 10px;
    }
    .about-details{
      flex-direction: column;
    }
    .about-image-placeholder {
    flex: 1;
    background-color: #ddd; /* Placeholder for images */
    background: url('images/bckgrd-2.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    height: 150px;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #333;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 150px;

    }
    .signup-form {
        background-color: #ffffff;
        padding: 20px;
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 20px auto;
        border-radius: 8px;
        width: 90%;
        box-shadow: 0px 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }
    .contact-container{
         max-width: 1200px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); /* Semi-transparent background */
        box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        border-radius: 8px;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        flex-direction: column;
    }
     #faq-section {
            width: 95%;
            margin-top:10px;
        }
         #contact-us {
            width: 95%;
            margin-left: 5%;
        }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    header .navbar {
        align-items: center;
    }

    header .logo a {
        font-size: 1.5em;
    }

    nav .nav-links {
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.5em;
    }

    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 0.9em;
    }

    .features {
        padding: 15px;
    }

    .features h2 {
        font-size: 1.2em;
    }

    .features p {
        font-size: 0.85em;
    }

    .about h2 {
        font-size: 1.5em;
    }

    .about p {
        font-size: 0.9em;
    }

    .gallery h2 {
        font-size: 1.5em;
    }

    .gallery-item p {
        font-size: 0.85em;
    }

    .signup-form {
        padding: 15px;
    }

    .signup-form h2 {
        font-size: 1.3em;
    }
    .hero-content a {
        margin-bottom: 10px; /* Adds margin at the bottom of each button */
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: block;
        order: 2; 

    }
}

/* =================================
   STUDENT REGISTRATION PAGE STYLES
   ================================= */

/* 1. Registration Intro Section */
.registration-intro {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007BFF 0%, #0056b3 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 2rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.registration-intro h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.registration-intro p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.benefits-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.benefit-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    padding: 1rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 5px;
    width: 280px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.benefit-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.benefit-item i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: #FFD700;
}

.benefit-item p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* 2. Form Process Indicator */
.form-process {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin: 3rem auto;
    max-width: 800px;
    position: relative;
}

.process-step {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.process-step span {
    display: inline-flex;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: #e0e0e0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #666;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.process-step p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.process-step.active span {
    background-color: #007BFF;
    color: white;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.process-step.active p {
    color: #333;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.form-process::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: #e0e0e0;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* 3. Form Container Styles */
.signup-form-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.signup-form {
    background-color: white;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.form-subtitle {
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.required {
    color: #e74c3c;
    margin-left: 3px;
}

.info-text {
    color: #3498db;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: normal;
    margin-left: 8px;
}

/* 4. Form Sections */
.form-section {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.form-section:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-section h3 {
    color: #2c3e50;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.form-section h3 i {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #007BFF;
}

/* 5. Form Elements */
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    color: #444;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.form-group input[type="text"],
.form-group input[type="email"],
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background-color: #f9f9f9;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: #007BFF;
    background-color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.1);
    outline: none;
}

.form-group textarea {
    min-height: 100px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.form-group small {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 6px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #666;
}

/* 6. Tag Input Styles */
.tag-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
    min-height: 50px;
    padding: 0.8rem;
    border: 1px dashed #ccc;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

.tag {
    background-color: #007BFF;
    color: white;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.tag .remove-tag {
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.tag .remove-tag:hover {
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* 7. Form Messages */
.form-message {
    padding: 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.form-message i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.form-message.error {
    background-color: #ffebee;
    color: #c62828;
    border-left: 4px solid #c62828;
}

.form-message.success {
    background-color: #e8f5e9;
    color: #2e7d32;
    border-left: 4px solid #2e7d32;
}

/* 8. Form Footer */
.form-footer {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.privacy-notice {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.privacy-notice a {
    color: #007BFF;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.privacy-notice a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.cta-button {
    background-color: #007BFF;
    color: white;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.cta-button:hover {
    background-color: #0069d9;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.25);
}

.cta-button i {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* 9. FAQ Section */
.faq-section {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 5rem auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.faq-section h2 {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    color: #2c3e50;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.faq-container {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.faq-item {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: #007BFF;
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: left;
    background-color: #f9f9f9;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: background-color 0.3s;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    background-color: #f0f0f0;
}

.faq-question i {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    color: #007BFF;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question {
    background-color: #007BFF;
    color: white;
}

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

.faq-answer {
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease;
    background-color: white;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    max-height: 500px;
}

/* 10. Next Steps Section */
.next-steps {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.next-steps h2 {
    color: #2c3e50;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.steps-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.step-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    width: 260px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.step-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 0;
    background-color: #007BFF;
    transition: height 0.4s ease;
}

.step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.step-card:hover::before {
    height: 100%;
}

.step-number {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: #007BFF;
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.step-card:hover .step-number {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background-color: #0056b3;
}

.step-card h3 {
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.step-card:hover h3 {
    color: #007BFF;
}

.step-card p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .registration-intro {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .registration-intro h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .benefits-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .benefit-item {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 400px;
    }
    
    .form-process {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 2rem;
        margin: 2rem auto;
    }
    
    .process-step {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 1rem);
    }
    
    .form-process::before {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .signup-form {
        padding: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .steps-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .step-card {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 350px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .registration-intro {
        padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    }
    
    .registration-intro h1 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .signup-form {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .form-section h3 {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }
    
    .faq-section {
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }
    
    .faq-question {
        padding: 1rem;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .next-steps {
        padding: 3rem 1rem;
    }
}

/* Mentor Specific Styles */
.mentor-intro {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c3e50 0%, #3498db 100%);
}

.mentor-benefits {
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
    background: #f8f9fa;
}

.benefits-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.benefit-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 5px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.benefit-card i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #3498db;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.commitment-agreement {
    margin: 1rem 0;
    padding: 1rem;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.commitment-agreement input[type="checkbox"] {
    margin-right: 5px;
}