/* ==========================================================================
   PROOF SECTION STYLES — NEXT-GEN TECH AESTHETIC & KINETIC LOGO MARQUEE
   ========================================================================== */

.proof-section {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt, #0A0E1A);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DUAL-TRACK KINETIC MARQUEE WITH TECH LOGOS
   ========================================================================== */

.marquee-gradient-mask {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 6%, black 94%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 6%, black 94%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-gradient-mask::before,
.marquee-gradient-mask::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.marquee-gradient-mask::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #0A0E1A 0%, rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.8) 40%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-gradient-mask::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #0A0E1A 0%, rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.8) 40%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
}

.marquee-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

.marquee-left {
  animation: marqueeLeft 34s linear infinite;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.marquee-right {
  animation: marqueeRight 36s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes marqueeLeft {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}

@keyframes marqueeRight {
  0% { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
}

/* Marquee Pill Chassis */
.marquee-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  color: var(--color-text-main, #F8FAFC);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  cursor: default;
  user-select: none;
  transition:
    border-color 220ms ease,
    background-color 220ms ease,
    transform 220ms ease,
    box-shadow 220ms ease;
}

.marquee-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(22, 32, 54, 0.92);
  border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
    0 0 20px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.25);
}

/* Category Badges */
.marquee-pill-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 2.5px 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.badge-core {
  color: #38BDF8;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28);
}

.badge-backend {
  color: #4ADE80;
  background: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.28);
}

.badge-aiml {
  color: #F472B6;
  background: rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.28);
}

.badge-data {
  color: #FBBF24;
  background: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.28);
}

.badge-security {
  color: #F87171;
  background: rgba(248, 113, 113, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(248, 113, 113, 0.28);
}

.badge-cloud {
  color: #38BDF8;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28);
}

.badge-alumni {
  color: #10B981 !important;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.14) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.32) !important;
}

.badge-alumni svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Tool Logo & Typography */
.tool-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.tool-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #F1F5F9;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.tool-logo {
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  vertical-align: middle;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
  transition: transform 220ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), filter 220ms ease;
}

.marquee-pill:hover .tool-logo {
  transform: scale(1.2);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.4));
}

.tool-separator {
  color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0 0.1rem;
}

/* Alumni Outcome Typography */
.role-icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.outcome-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.outcome-bullet {
  color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin: 0 0.1rem;
}

.outcome-domain {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROOF GRID & CARDS
   ========================================================================== */

.proof-grid {
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.proof-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.72));
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08));
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 20px);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal, 240ms ease);
}

.proof-card:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-card-hover, rgba(22, 32, 54, 0.88));
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 25px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.proof-card.placeholder-card {
  border-style: dashed;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.proof-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #34D399;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.proof-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.proof-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted, #94a3b8);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.proof-meta {
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08));
}

.proof-verification-notice {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-card, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.72));
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
}

.notice-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full, 9999px);
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  color: #34D399;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

.notice-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.proof-verification-notice p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.proof-verification-notice strong {
  color: #34D399;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE & ACCESSIBILITY
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .marquee-track {
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .marquee-left {
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  }

  .marquee-pill {
    padding: 6px 14px;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .tool-logo {
    width: 17px;
    height: 17px;
  }

  .tool-name, .outcome-title {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .outcome-domain {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .marquee-gradient-mask::before,
  .marquee-gradient-mask::after {
    width: 50px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .proof-verification-notice {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .marquee-left,
  .marquee-right,
  .proof-students-track {
    animation-duration: 90s;
  }

  .marquee-track:hover,
  .proof-students-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VERIFIED PLACED STUDENTS KINETIC SLIDER
   Continuous sliding showcase matching Top Hiring Ecosystem ticker
   ========================================================================== */

.placed-students-section {
  --color-bg: #F8FAFC !important;
  --color-bg-alt: #F8FAFC !important;
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  background-color: #F8FAFC !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  padding: 2.25rem 0 3.25rem 0;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Seamless architectural section transition (Zero blur, crisp vector flow) */
.placed-students-section::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.placed-students-section .proof-students-slider-wrap {
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.proof-students-slider-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.proof-slider-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full, 9999px);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #C2410C; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.proof-slider-sub {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #64748B;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.proof-students-mask {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 5%, black 95%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 5%, black 95%, transparent 100%);
}

.proof-students-mask::before,
.proof-students-mask::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: clamp(50px, 10vw, 140px);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Explicitly fixed to dark obsidian background (#0A0E1A) so theme evolution never causes bright white borders */
.proof-students-mask::before,
.placed-students-section .proof-students-mask::before,
body[data-theme="light"] .placed-students-section .proof-students-mask::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #F8FAFC 0%, transparent 100%) !important;
}

.proof-students-mask::after,
.placed-students-section .proof-students-mask::after,
body[data-theme="light"] .placed-students-section .proof-students-mask::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #F8FAFC 0%, transparent 100%) !important;
}

.proof-students-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: proofStudentsMarquee 42s linear infinite;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
}

.proof-students-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

@keyframes proofStudentsMarquee {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
  }
}

/* Student Cards — Animated Border-Beam Laser Showcase */
.proof-student-card {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: clamp(210px, 18vw, 245px);
  user-select: none;
  transform: rotate(var(--card-tilt, 0deg)) translateY(var(--card-float-y, 0px));
  transition: 
    transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  transform-origin: center center;

  /* Animated Border-Beam Light Effect (Matches Counselling Card) */
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 18px);
  padding: 1.5px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 0 16px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.08);
  isolation: isolate;
}

.proof-student-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -150%;
  background: conic-gradient(
    from 0deg,
    transparent 0deg,
    transparent 280deg,
    #06B6D4 320deg,
    #FF7A00 345deg,
    #38BDF8 360deg
  );
  animation: borderBeamRotate 6s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Fluid Staggered Animation Wave Across Cards */
.proof-student-card:nth-child(10n + 1)::before { animation-delay: 0s; }
.proof-student-card:nth-child(10n + 2)::before { animation-delay: -0.6s; }
.proof-student-card:nth-child(10n + 3)::before { animation-delay: -1.2s; }
.proof-student-card:nth-child(10n + 4)::before { animation-delay: -1.8s; }
.proof-student-card:nth-child(10n + 5)::before { animation-delay: -2.4s; }
.proof-student-card:nth-child(10n + 6)::before { animation-delay: -3.0s; }
.proof-student-card:nth-child(10n + 7)::before { animation-delay: -3.6s; }
.proof-student-card:nth-child(10n + 8)::before { animation-delay: -4.2s; }
.proof-student-card:nth-child(10n + 9)::before { animation-delay: -4.8s; }
.proof-student-card:nth-child(10n + 10)::before { animation-delay: -5.4s; }

.proof-student-card:hover {
  transform: rotate(0deg) translateY(-10px) scale(1.05) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.35) !important;
  z-index: 20;
}

.proof-student-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  height: 100%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-brand);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-xl, 18px) - 1.5px);
  padding: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.proof-student-card:hover .proof-student-card-inner {
  border-top-color: var(--color-brand);
}

.proof-student-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #080C16;
}

.proof-student-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  display: block;
}

.proof-student-card:hover .proof-student-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.proof-student-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.92);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.18rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full, 9999px);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.proof-student-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.1rem 0.2rem;
}

.proof-student-name {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.proof-student-company-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  background: #F1F5F9 !important;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full, 9999px);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  width: fit-content;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.proof-student-at {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.proof-student-company {
  color: #0284C7 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .proof-student-card {
    width: 200px;
  }
  .proof-student-img-wrap {
    height: 180px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   APPROVED STUDENT TESTIMONIALS & VERIFIED REVIEWS SLIDER
   Continuous sliding kinetic review cards with 5-star ratings
   ========================================================================== */

.proof-testimonials-slider-wrap {
  margin: 3.5rem 0 3rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.proof-testimonials-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.proof-slider-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.32);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full, 9999px);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #FF9433;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.proof-testimonials-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
  color: #F8FAFC;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.proof-slider-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  max-width: 660px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.proof-testimonials-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
}

.proof-feedback-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.65rem !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.015em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full, 9999px) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6B00 0%, #EA580C 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.5) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.proof-feedback-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF7A00 0%, #F97316 100%) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.75) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.55), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.proof-feedback-btn svg {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.proof-feedback-btn:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.18);
}

/* High-Definition Alpha Gradient Mask (Zero white/grey edge blur overlays) */
.proof-testimonials-mask {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1.25rem 0 2rem;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 7%, black 93%, transparent 100%) !important;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 7%, black 93%, transparent 100%) !important;
}

.proof-testimonials-mask::before,
.proof-testimonials-mask::after {
  display: none !important;
  content: none !important;
}

.proof-testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: proofTestimonialsMarquee 38s linear infinite;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.proof-testimonials-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

@keyframes proofTestimonialsMarquee {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
  }
}

/* Testimonial Review Card */
.proof-review-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 15%;
  right: 15%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.proof-review-card {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: clamp(320px, 30vw, 410px);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl, 22px);
  padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 
    0 14px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8),
    0 0 25px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.08),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  user-select: none;
  position: relative;
  transition: 
    transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    box-shadow 0.35s ease,
    border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.proof-review-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 
    0 24px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95),
    0 0 35px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.25),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Card Header: Rating Stars & Verified Badge */
.proof-review-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.proof-stars-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  color: #F59E0B;
}

.proof-star-svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  fill: #FBBF24;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.5));
}

.proof-review-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #10B981;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full, 9999px);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

/* Card Body: Review Quote */
.proof-review-body {
  position: relative;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.proof-review-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin: 0;
  font-style: normal;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Card Footer: Student Profile */
.proof-review-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.proof-author-avatar-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 2.5px;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  isolation: isolate;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 
    0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08),
    0 0 12px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.18);
  -webkit-mask-image: -webkit-radial-gradient(white, black);
  transform: translateZ(0);
  transition: box-shadow 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.proof-author-avatar-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -150%;
  background: conic-gradient(
    from 0deg,
    transparent 0deg,
    transparent 230deg,
    rgba(6, 182, 212, 0) 240deg,
    #06B6D4 280deg,
    #FF7A00 325deg,
    #38BDF8 355deg,
    transparent 360deg
  );
  animation: borderBeamRotate 5s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Stagger the animated border light effect across cards for a fluid wave */
.proof-review-card:nth-child(4n + 1) .proof-author-avatar-wrap::before { animation-delay: 0s; }
.proof-review-card:nth-child(4n + 2) .proof-author-avatar-wrap::before { animation-delay: -1.25s; }
.proof-review-card:nth-child(4n + 3) .proof-author-avatar-wrap::before { animation-delay: -2.5s; }
.proof-review-card:nth-child(4n + 4) .proof-author-avatar-wrap::before { animation-delay: -3.75s; }

.proof-review-card:hover .proof-author-avatar-wrap {
  box-shadow: 
    0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14),
    0 0 16px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.35);
}

.proof-author-avatar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: #0F172A;
}

.proof-author-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  min-width: 0;
}

.proof-author-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.proof-author-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #38BDF8;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .proof-review-card {
    width: min(290px, calc(100vw - 36px));
    padding: 1.15rem;
  }
  .proof-review-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE: SMALL & ULTRA-NARROW PHONES (<= 380px & 320px)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .proof-review-card {
    width: min(265px, calc(100vw - 44px));
    padding: 0.95rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .proof-author-avatar-wrap {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
  }

  .proof-review-text {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .proof-student-card {
    width: 170px;
  }

  .proof-student-img-wrap {
    height: 155px;
  }

  .proof-student-info {
    padding: 0.75rem;
  }

  .proof-student-name {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .proof-student-role {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .proof-student-company-pill {
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .proof-verification-notice {
    padding: 0.85rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   COMPREHENSIVE LIGHT THEME OPTIMIZATION: REVIEW & PROOF SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.section-light.proof-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
}



@keyframes borderBeamRotate {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .proof-student-card::before,
  .proof-author-avatar-wrap::before {
    animation: none !important;
    opacity: 0.4;
  }
}



.section-light .proof-review-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-brand) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07) !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
}

.section-light .proof-review-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-brand) !important;
  border-top-color: var(--color-brand) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.15) !important;
}

.section-light .proof-review-text {
  color: #334155 !important;
}

.section-light .proof-author-name,
.section-light .proof-reviewer-name {
  color: #0F172A !important;
}

.section-light .proof-author-meta,
.section-light .proof-reviewer-meta {
  color: #64748B !important;
}

.section-light .proof-review-author {
  border-top-color: #E2E8F0 !important;
}

.section-light .proof-stat-item {
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
}

.section-light .proof-stat-num {
  color: var(--color-brand) !important;
}

.section-light .proof-stat-label {
  color: #475569 !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   DIRECT FEEDBACK & TESTIMONIALS LIGHT THEME OPTIMIZATION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-light .proof-testimonials-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.section-light .proof-testimonials-title {
  color: #0F172A !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.section-light .proof-slider-pill {
  background: #FFF7ED !important;
  border: 1px solid #FED7AA !important;
  color: #C2410C !important;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.08) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.76rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
  padding: 0.38rem 0.95rem !important;
  cursor: default;
}

.section-light .proof-slider-pill .ticker-pulse-dot {
  background-color: #FF7A00 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.6) !important;
}

.section-light .proof-slider-sub {
  color: #475569 !important;
  font-size: 0.96rem !important;
  max-width: 620px !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

.proof-testimonials-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.section-light .proof-feedback-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full, 9999px) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF7A00 0%, #EA580C 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.25) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.section-light .proof-feedback-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.4) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.section-light .proof-author-role {
  color: #0284C7 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.section-light .proof-review-badge {
  background: #DCFCE7 !important;
  border: 1px solid #86EFAC !important;
  color: #15803D !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* Clean edge fades without white frosted overlay */
.marquee-gradient-mask::before,
.marquee-gradient-mask::after,
.proof-students-mask::before,
.proof-students-mask::after,
.proof-testimonials-mask::before,
.proof-testimonials-mask::after,
.section-light .marquee-gradient-mask::before,
.section-light .marquee-gradient-mask::after,
.section-light .proof-students-mask::before,
.section-light .proof-students-mask::after,
.section-light .proof-testimonials-mask::before,
.section-light .proof-testimonials-mask::after {
  display: none !important;
  content: none !important;
}

.marquee-gradient-mask,
.proof-students-mask,
.proof-testimonials-mask {
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 7%, black 93%, transparent 100%) !important;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 7%, black 93%, transparent 100%) !important;
}

.section-light .proof-verification-notice {
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-brand) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
}

.section-light .proof-verification-notice strong {
  color: #0F172A !important;
}

.section-light .proof-verification-notice p {
  color: #334155 !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   LEADING COMPANIES HIRING PARTNERS SLIDER
   Continuous infinite kinetic slide directly beneath Placed Students slider
   ========================================================================== */
.hiring-companies-slider-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-top: 2.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hiring-companies-slider-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.proof-slider-pill-cyan {
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35) !important;
  color: #38BDF8 !important;
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px -3px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.2) !important;
}

.dot-cyan {
  background: #38BDF8 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #38BDF8 !important;
}

.hiring-companies-mask {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0.75rem 0 1.25rem;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 5%, black 95%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 5%, black 95%, transparent 100%);
}

.hiring-companies-mask::before,
.hiring-companies-mask::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: clamp(50px, 10vw, 140px);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hiring-companies-mask::before,
.placed-students-section .hiring-companies-mask::before,
body[data-theme="light"] .placed-students-section .hiring-companies-mask::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #F8FAFC 0%, transparent 100%) !important;
}

.hiring-companies-mask::after,
.placed-students-section .hiring-companies-mask::after,
body[data-theme="light"] .placed-students-section .hiring-companies-mask::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #F8FAFC 0%, transparent 100%) !important;
}

.hiring-companies-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: hiringCompaniesMarquee 38s linear infinite;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.hiring-companies-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

@keyframes hiringCompaniesMarquee {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
  }
}

.company-logo-card {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: clamp(170px, 15vw, 210px);
  height: 82px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  user-select: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.company-logo-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 0 20px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.2);
  z-index: 10;
}

.company-logo-img {
  max-width: 130px;
  max-height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
  filter: brightness(0.96) contrast(1.05);
  display: block;
}

.company-logo-card:hover .company-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: brightness(1.06) contrast(1.1);
}

.company-logo-card[data-company="wipro"] .company-logo-img,
.company-logo-card img[src*="wipro"] {
  max-width: 155px;
  max-height: 56px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hiring-companies-slider-wrap {
    margin-top: 2.25rem;
    padding-top: 1.75rem;
  }
  .company-logo-card {
    width: 148px;
    height: 68px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .company-logo-img {
    max-width: 105px;
    max-height: 32px;
  }
  .company-logo-card[data-company="wipro"] .company-logo-img,
  .company-logo-card img[src*="wipro"] {
    max-width: 120px;
    max-height: 44px;
  }
  .hiring-companies-track {
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}