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    section h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    section p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    section > div:last-child {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    section .cta-button {
        width: 100%;
    }
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-5112965 *//* ===========================================
   CSS FOR BUSINESS STAGES TABS
   =========================================== */

/* --- 1. Global Variables (from your palette) --- */
:root {
    --primary-blue: #00338d;
    --primary-blue-dark: #00225c;
    --accent-blue: #0050d4; 
    --text-dark: #333333;
    --text-medium: #555;
    --text-light: #FFF;
    --bg-white: #FFFFFF;
    --bg-light-gray: #f8f9fa;
    --border-color: #E0E0E0;
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    --font-heading: 'Merriweather', serif;
    --font-body: 'Lato', sans-serif;
    --transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* --- 2. Base & Section --- */
.business-stages-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-light-gray);
}
.container {
    max-width: 1140px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}
.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* --- 3. Tab Navigation --- */
.tabs-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap; /* Allow wrapping on small screens */
}
.tab-nav-btn {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.tab-nav-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--bg-light-gray);
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.tab-nav-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    color: var(--text-light);
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* --- 4. Tab Content --- */
.tabs-content {
    position: relative;
}
.tab-content-panel {
    display: none; /* Hidden by default */
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 30px 40px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.tab-content-panel.active {
    display: block;
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease-in-out;
}
.panel-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.tab-content-panel h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.tab-content-panel p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-medium);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --- 5. Animations --- */
@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* --- 6. Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    .tabs-nav {
        /* On tablet, make the nav scrollable horizontally */
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        overflow-x: auto;
        padding-bottom: 15px;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        scrollbar-width: thin; /* Firefox */
    }
    .tab-nav-btn {
        flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevents buttons from squishing */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .tab-nav-btn {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        padding: 10px 20px;
    }
    .tab-content-panel h3 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    .tab-content-panel p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-30e12bb *//* ============================================
   "HOW WE HELP YOU GROW" SECTION STYLES
   ============================================ */

/* --- 1. Global Variables --- */
:root {
    --primary-blue: #00338d;
    --primary-blue-dark: #00225c;
    --accent-blue: #0050d4; 
    --text-dark: #333333;
    --text-medium: #555; 
    --text-light: #FFFFFF;
    --bg-white: #FFFFFF;
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    --font-heading: 'Merriweather', serif;
    --font-body: 'Lato', sans-serif;
    --transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* --- 2. Base Section Setup --- */
.growth-pillars-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

/* --- 3. Pillars Grid Layout --- */
.pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    /* Desktop: Auto-fit (will likely be 3x2 or 6x1 depending on screen width) */
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr)); 
    gap: 30px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: start;
}

/* --- 4. Pillar Item Styling --- */
.pillar-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    padding: 10px;
}

.pillar-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Icon Box */
.pillar-icon-box {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    border-radius: 12px; 
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.pillar-item:hover .pillar-icon-box {
    background-color: var(--accent-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 80, 212, 0.3);
}

/* Icons */
.pillar-icon-box i {
    font-size: 1.6rem; /* Small, compact size */
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* Animated Icon Class */
.animated-icon {
    animation: iconFloat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes iconFloat {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-4px); /* Subtle up-down movement */
    }
}

/* Titles */
.pillar-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- 5. Responsive Design --- */

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .pillars-grid {
        display: grid;
        /* CORRECT SYNTAX: 2 columns of equal width */
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; 
        gap: 20px;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    /* Optional: Adjust icon sizes slightly for the 2-column layout */
    .pillar-icon-box {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }
    
    .pillar-icon-box i {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
}
    .pillar-icon-box {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }
    
    .pillar-icon-box i {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
    
    .pillar-title {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-5fff1cd */@media (max-width: 992px) {
    section > div > div:nth-child(3) {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-50547ce *//* ============================================
   ACADEMY/COURSES SECTION STYLES
   Updated Color Scheme
   ============================================ */

/* Section Styling */
.nbec-academy-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F9FAFB 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
    padding: 30px 0;
    position: relative;
}

/* Section Title & Description */
.nbec-academy-section .section-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #005BC1;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.nbec-academy-section .section-description {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #555;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Course Grid */
.course-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
    margin: 50px 0;
}

/* Course Card Base Styles */
.course-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 2px solid #e8eaf0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Top Accent Line */
.course-accent-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10B981 0%, #0D9668 100%);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    transform-origin: left;
}

/* Icon Wrapper */
.course-icon-wrapper {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,91,193,0.1) 0%, rgba(0,91,193,0.05) 100%);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.course-icon-wrapper i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #005BC1;
}

/* Course Card Title */
.course-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #005BC1;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Course Card Description */
.course-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Course Button */
.course-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: transparent;
    color: #005BC1;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border: 2px solid #005BC1;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-btn span {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.course-btn i {
    margin-left: 8px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* ============================================
   HOVER EFFECTS
   ============================================ */

/* Course Card Hover */
.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,91,193,0.15);
    border-color: #005BC1;
}

/* Top Accent Line Animation on Hover */
.course-card:hover .course-accent-line {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Icon Background on Hover */
.course-card:hover .course-icon-wrapper {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16,185,129,0.15) 0%, rgba(16,185,129,0.08) 100%);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.course-card:hover .course-icon-wrapper i {
    color: #10B981;
}

/* View Program Button Hover */
.course-btn:hover {
    background: #005BC1;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,91,193,0.3);
    border-color: #005BC1;
}

.course-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ============================================ */

/* Large Tablets (1200px and below) */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .course-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

/* Tablets (768px and below) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nbec-academy-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    
    .nbec-academy-section .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .nbec-academy-section .section-description {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .course-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
        margin: 40px 0;
    }
    
    .course-card {
        padding: 25px;
    }
    
    .course-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
}

/* Mobile (576px and below) */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .nbec-academy-section {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }
    
    .nbec-academy-section .section-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }
    
    .nbec-academy-section .section-description {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    
    .course-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .course-card {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    
    .course-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .course-btn {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 12px 20px;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   BUTTON CONTAINER
   ============================================ */

.nbec-academy-section > div > div:last-child {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 40px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .nbec-academy-section > div > div:last-child {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .nbec-academy-section > div > div:last-child .nbec-btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-9652ec1 */@media (max-width: 992px) {
    section > div > div {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-8e37af2 */@media (max-width: 992px) {
    [style*="grid-template-columns: repeat(3"] {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    [style*="grid-template-columns: repeat(3"] {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-128aa48 *//* ============================================
   PROCESS SECTION STYLES
   New LIGHT Color Palette
   ============================================ */

/* Define variables locally in case this is used standalone.
  This assumes your global-styles.css is already loaded.
*/
:root {
    --primary-blue: #00338d;
    --primary-blue-dark: #00225c;
    --accent-blue: #0050d4;
    --text-white: #FFFFFF;
    --text-dark: #333333;
    --text-medium: #555555;
    --bg-white: #FFFFFF;
    --bg-light-gray: #f8f9fa;
    --border-color: #E0E0E0;
    --gradient-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-blue) 0%, var(--primary-blue) 100%);
}

/* Base Section Styles */
.process-section {
    background: var(--bg-light-gray); /* CHANGED: Light background */
    padding: 40px 20px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.process-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Title Styles */
.process-section .section-title {
    color: var(--primary-blue); /* CHANGED: Blue text */
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    /* REMOVED: background-clip, animation */
}

.process-section .section-subtitle {
    color: var(--text-medium); /* CHANGED: Medium text */
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    /* REMOVED: animation */
}

/* Process Wrapper (for horizontal scrolling on mobile) */
.process-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    padding: 20px 0 0px;
    margin: 0 -20px;
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
}

.process-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

/* Process Track */
.process-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 60px;
    min-width: fit-content;
    position: relative;
    padding: 40px 20px;
}

/* Progress Line (Connecting Line) */
.progress-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 80px;
    left: 140px;
    right: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--border-color); /* CHANGED: Light gray line */
    z-index: 0;
}

.progress-line::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 25%; /* Controls how much of the line is filled */
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-accent); /* CHANGED: Blue gradient fill */
}

/* Process Step */
.process-step {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 240px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.process-step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Step Circle */
.step-circle {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    background: var(--bg-white); /* CHANGED: White background */
    border: 3px solid var(--border-color); /* CHANGED: Light gray border */
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 51, 141, 0.1); /* CHANGED: Blue shadow */
}

.process-step:hover .step-circle {
    border-color: var(--accent-blue); /* CHANGED: Blue border */
    background: var(--gradient-accent); /* CHANGED: Blue gradient */
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 80, 212, 0.2); /* CHANGED: Blue shadow */
}

.step-number {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue); /* CHANGED: Blue number */
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.process-step:hover .step-number {
    color: var(--text-white); /* CHANGED: White number on hover */
}

/* Step Icon (Hidden by default, shows on hover/active) */
.step-icon {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.process-step.active .step-icon,
.process-step:hover .step-icon {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.process-step.active .step-number,
.process-step:hover .step-number {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0);
}

/* Active State */
.process-step.active .step-circle {
    background: var(--gradient-accent); /* CHANGED: Blue gradient */
    border-color: var(--accent-blue); /* CHANGED: Blue border */
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 80, 212, 0.25); /* CHANGED: Blue shadow */
}

/* Step Content */
.step-title {
    color: var(--primary-blue); /* CHANGED: Blue title */
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.step-description {
    color: var(--text-medium); /* CHANGED: Medium text */
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.process-step:hover .step-description {
    color: var(--text-dark); /* CHANGED: Darker text on hover */
}

/* Scroll Hint for Mobile */
.scroll-hint {
    display: none; /* Hidden on desktop */
    margin-top: 30px;
    text-align: center;
}

.scroll-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--border-color); /* CHANGED: Light gray dot */
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.dot.active {
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-blue); /* CHANGED: Blue active dot */
}

/* CTA Button Container */
.cta-container {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 70px;
}

/* REMOVED: All custom .cta-button CSS.
  The global .nbec-btn styles will now apply.
*/


/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE STYLES
   ============================================ */

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .process-section {
        padding: 60px 15px;
    }
    
    .process-section .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .process-section .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }
    
    .process-track {
        gap: 40px;
        padding: 20px 10px;
    }
    
    .process-step {
        width: 200px;
    }
    
    .step-circle {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
    }
    
    .step-number {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    
    .step-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .step-description {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    
    .progress-line {
        top: 70px;
        left: 120px;
        right: 120px;
    }
    
    .scroll-hint {
        display: block; /* Show scroll dots on mobile */
    }
}

/* Small Mobile */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .process-section .section-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    
    .process-step {
        width: 160px;
    }
    
    .step-circle {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
    }
    
    .step-number {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
    
    .step-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .step-description {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}

/* Large Desktop - No Scroll */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .process-wrapper {
        overflow-x: visible;
        margin: 0;
        padding-left: 0;
        padding-right: 0;
    }
    
    .process-track {
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 80px;
    }
    
    .progress-line {
        left: 15%;
        right: 15%;
    }
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-7d359d8 */@media (max-width: 992px) {
    [style*="grid-template-columns: repeat(2"] {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-35b4571 *//* ============================================
   STATS COUNTER SECTION
   New WHITE Color Scheme
   ============================================ */

/* Define variables if not already globally loaded */
:root {
    --primary-blue: #00338d;
    --text-white: #ffffff;
    --text-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    --font-heading: 'Merriweather', serif; 
}

.stats-section {
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1517048676732-d65bc937f952?auto=format&fit=crop&w=2070&q=80');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    padding: 80px 20px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(0, 51, 141, 0.9);
    z-index: 1;
}

.stats-container {
    max-width: 1140px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Animated Background Circles */
.bg-circle-1 {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); 
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.1;
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: 1;
}

.bg-circle-2 {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); 
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.05;
    animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
    z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px) scale(1.05);
    }
}

/* Stats Grid */
.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-item {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.stat-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); 
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-icon i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-white); 
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3));
}

.stat-item:hover .stat-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.counter {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--text-white); 
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    min-height: 60px; 
    display: inline-block;
    animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.stat-label {
    color: var(--text-light); 
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

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

/* Responsive Grid */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 40px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 30px !important;
    }
    .counter {
        font-size: 2.5rem !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .stats-grid {
        /* UPDATED: Change to 2 columns */
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 20px !important; /* Slightly reduced gap for mobile */
    }
    /* Adjust sizes slightly for 2-col layout */
    .counter {
        font-size: 2rem !important; 
        min-height: 40px;
    }
    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    }
    .stat-icon {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
    .stat-icon i {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-af01f28 */@media (max-width: 992px) {
    section > div > div {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-1cf98c1 */@media (max-width: 576px) {
    section > div > div:last-child {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    section .cta-button {
        width: 100%;
    }
}/* End custom CSS */