Merge version_12 into main

Merge version_12 into main

src/app/globals.css

@@ -4,13 +4,13 @@
   /* Base units */
   /* --vw is set by ThemeProvider */
 
-  --background: #1a1a1a;
+  --background: #0a0a0a;
-  --card: #2d2d2d;
+  --card: #1a1a1a;
-  --foreground: #ffffff;
+  --foreground: #fff0f0e6;
-  --primary-cta: #ff0000;
+  --primary-cta: #ff3d4a;
-  --secondary-cta: #000000;
+  --secondary-cta: #1a1a1a;
-  --accent: #ff3333;
+  --accent: #7b2d2d;
-  --background-accent: #333333;
+  --background-accent: #b8111f;
 
   /* text sizing - set by ThemeProvider */
   /* --text-2xs: clamp(0.465rem, 0.62vw, 0.62rem);

src/app/page.tsx

@@ -90,7 +90,6 @@ export default function Page() {
         <ParallaxAbout
           title="Building Future Tech Leaders"
           description="Start Code is dedicated to providing comprehensive IT education that bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world industry demands. Our expert instructors bring years of professional experience to every course, ensuring students gain practical skills needed for success."
-          titleClassName="text-white"
           tag="About Us"
           tagIcon={Target}
           imageSrc="https://webuild-dev.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/gallery/uploaded-1766672728464-s6bmwda4.jpg"
@@ -180,7 +179,6 @@ export default function Page() {
             }
           ]}
           gridVariant="uniform-all-items-equal"
-          carouselMode="buttons"
           animationType="slide-up"
           textboxLayout="default"
           useInvertedBackground="noInvert"
@@ -199,24 +197,28 @@ export default function Page() {
             {
               id: "1",
               name: "Sarah Johnson",
+              rating: 5,
               imageSrc: "https://webuild-dev.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/gallery/uploaded-1766484714329-4i8nds16.jpg",
               imageAlt: "Sarah Johnson"
             },
             {
               id: "2",
               name: "Michael Chen",
+              rating: 5,
               imageSrc: "https://webuild-dev.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/gallery/uploaded-1766492698706-udp5pns4.jpg",
               imageAlt: "Michael Chen"
             },
             {
               id: "3",
               name: "Emma Rodriguez",
+              rating: 5,
               imageSrc: "https://webuild-dev.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/gallery/uploaded-1766743064968-mn7r0vxe.jpg",
               imageAlt: "Emma Rodriguez"
             },
             {
               id: "4",
               name: "David Kim",
+              rating: 5,
               imageSrc: "https://webuild-dev.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/gallery/uploaded-1766743065834-k1ycryfc.jpg",
               imageAlt: "David Kim"
             }
@@ -240,28 +242,32 @@ export default function Page() {
               name: "Robert Chen",
               role: "Senior Developer & Course Lead",
               imageSrc: "https://webuild-dev.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/gallery/uploaded-1766484712325-ocj12p51.jpg",
-              imageAlt: "Robert Chen"
+              imageAlt: "Robert Chen",
+              rating: 5
             },
             {
               id: "2",
               name: "Lisa Patterson",
               role: "Cybersecurity Specialist",
               imageSrc: "https://webuild-dev.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/gallery/uploaded-1766484716089-kpbfo3ho.jpg",
-              imageAlt: "Lisa Patterson"
+              imageAlt: "Lisa Patterson",
+              rating: 5
             },
             {
               id: "3",
               name: "James Wilson",
               role: "Full Stack Developer",
               imageSrc: "https://webuild-dev.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/gallery/uploaded-1766492697041-9adqfrju.jpg",
-              imageAlt: "James Wilson"
+              imageAlt: "James Wilson",
+              rating: 5
             },
             {
               id: "4",
               name: "Amanda Foster",
               role: "Data Science Mentor",
               imageSrc: "https://webuild-dev.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/gallery/uploaded-1766484718833-8686x51w.jpg",
-              imageAlt: "Amanda Foster"
+              imageAlt: "Amanda Foster",
+              rating: 5
             }
           ]}
           animationType="slide-up"
@@ -335,7 +341,6 @@ export default function Page() {
             }
           ]}
           gridVariant="uniform-all-items-equal"
-          carouselMode="buttons"
           animationType="slide-up"
           textboxLayout="default"
           useInvertedBackground="noInvert"
@@ -388,7 +393,6 @@ export default function Page() {
       <div id="contact" data-section="contact">
         <ContactText
           text="Ready to transform your career in technology? Get in touch with our enrollment team to discuss your learning goals and find the perfect course for you."
-          animationType="reveal-blur"
           buttons={[
             {
               text: "Contact Us",
@@ -405,8 +409,8 @@ export default function Page() {
 
       <div id="footer" data-section="footer">
         <FooterBaseSocial
-          logoText="Start Code"
           description="Empowering the next generation of IT professionals with quality education and career support."
+          logoText="Start Code"
           copyrightText="© 2025 Start Code. All rights reserved."
           columns={[
             {