/* ============================================================
   EDUTRACK EDUCATION SOLUTION — Style v7.0
   Theme: Medical Red-Orange-Gold — Logo-matched brand palette
   Font: Plus Jakarta Sans (headings) + DM Sans (body)
   Fully responsive: 320px → 1920px
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=DM+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DESIGN TOKENS — EduTrack Logo Palette
   Logo colors: Crimson Red #C8181E, Bright Red #E8202A,
   Orange #F05A25, Gold #F5A623, Amber #FFC107
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:root {
  /* ── Core Brand — PRIMARY RED ── */
  --violet:      #D42026;   /* primary brand = logo crimson red */
  --violet-mid:  #E8202A;   /* bright logo red */
  --violet-lt:   #F04040;   /* lighter red */
  --violet-pale: #FFF0F0;   /* very light red tint */
  --violet-pale2:#FFE0E0;

  /* ── Orange / Gold — SECONDARY ── */
  --teal:        #F07820;   /* logo orange */
  --teal-mid:    #F5901A;   /* warm orange */
  --teal-lt:     #FFA040;   /* light orange */
  --teal-pale:   #FFF3E8;   /* very light orange */
  --teal-pale2:  #FFE8CC;

  /* ── Gold Accent ── */
  --coral:       #F5A623;   /* logo gold/amber */
  --coral-lt:    #FFC133;
  --coral-pale:  #FFFBEB;

  /* ── Amber ── */
  --amber:       #FFC107;
  --amber-lt:    #FFD740;
  --amber-pale:  #FFFDE7;
  --amber-dark:  #7B3A00;

  /* ── Neutrals — WARM CREAM / LIGHT YELLOW theme ── */
  --white:       #FFFFFF;
  --surface:     #FFFBF2;   /* warm cream with logo yellow tint */
  --surface2:    #FFF7E8;   /* light amber cream */
  --off:         #FEF9F0;   /* very light warm */
  --cream:       #FFF8ED;   /* main cream background */
  --border:      #F5DEB8;   /* warm golden border */
  --border-dk:   #E8C88A;   /* deeper warm border */
  --text:        #2A0A08;   /* deep warm dark text */
  --text-mid:    #5C2010;   /* warm dark maroon text */
  --text-lt:     #9A5020;   /* warm orange-brown mid text */
  --text-xlt:    #C8906A;   /* light warm text */

  /* ── Shadows ── */
  --sh-sm:  0 2px 8px rgba(212,32,38,.08);
  --sh-md:  0 4px 20px rgba(212,32,38,.14);
  --sh-lg:  0 12px 48px rgba(212,32,38,.18);
  --sh-xl:  0 24px 72px rgba(212,32,38,.24);
  --sh-teal:0 8px 28px rgba(240,120,32,.35);
  --sh-vio: 0 8px 28px rgba(212,32,38,.42);

  /* ── Border radii ── */
  --r-xs:  4px;
  --r-sm:  10px;
  --r-md:  16px;
  --r-lg:  22px;
  --r-xl:  32px;
  --r-pill:999px;

  /* ── Typography ── */
  --font-h: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-b: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;

  /* ── Motion ── */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --t: .22s;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESET & BASE
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*,*::before,*::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-b);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: color var(--t) var(--ease); }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { font-family: var(--font-b); cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }
input, select, textarea { font-family: var(--font-b); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LAYOUT
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.wrap    { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 clamp(16px,4vw,32px); }
.wrap-sm { max-width: 860px;  margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 clamp(16px,4vw,32px); }
.sec     { padding: clamp(56px,8vw,96px) 0; }
.sec-sm  { padding: clamp(36px,5vw,56px) 0; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TYPOGRAPHY
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.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--violet);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; display: block; width: 20px; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,var(--violet),var(--teal));
  border-radius: 2px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5 { font-family: var(--font-h); line-height: 1.16; color: var(--text); }
h1 { font-size: clamp(30px,5.5vw,62px); font-weight: 900; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(24px,4vw,46px); font-weight: 800; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(18px,2.5vw,26px); font-weight: 700; }
h4 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; }
.lead { font-size: clamp(15px,1.5vw,18px); line-height: 1.78; color: var(--text-mid); }
.accent  { color: var(--violet); }
.accent2 { color: var(--teal); }
.grad-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet) 0%, var(--teal) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BUTTONS
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.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-h); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;
  padding: 13px 26px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all .2s var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap; cursor: pointer; letter-spacing: .1px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.btn:active{ transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* Gradient primary */
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet) 0%, var(--violet-mid) 100%);
  color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--sh-vio);
}
.btn-primary:hover { box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(108,59,255,.5); filter: brightness(1.08); }

/* Teal */
.btn-teal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, var(--teal-mid) 100%);
  color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--sh-teal);
}
.btn-teal:hover { box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0,201,167,.5); filter: brightness(1.08); }

/* Coral */
.btn-coral { background: var(--coral); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245,166,35,.4); }
.btn-coral:hover { box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(245,166,35,.55); filter: brightness(1.06); }

/* WhatsApp */
.btn-wa { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#25D366,#128C7E); color:#fff; box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(37,211,102,.35); }
.btn-wa:hover { box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(37,211,102,.5); filter:brightness(1.08); }

/* Outline */
.btn-outline-vio { background: transparent; color: var(--violet); border-color: var(--violet); }
.btn-outline-vio:hover { background: var(--violet); color: #fff; }
.btn-outline-teal { background: transparent; color: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); }
.btn-outline-teal:hover { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; }
.btn-outline-white { background: rgba(255,255,255,.7); color: var(--text); border-color: rgba(212,32,38,.35); }
.btn-outline-white:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.9); border-color: var(--violet); color: var(--violet); }

/* Aliases for backward compat */
.btn-green        { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-mid)); color:#fff; box-shadow:var(--sh-teal); }
.btn-green:hover  { filter:brightness(1.08); box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(0,201,167,.5); }
.btn-navy         { background: var(--text); color: #fff; }
.btn-navy:hover   { filter: brightness(1.15); }
.btn-outline-green{ background:transparent; color:var(--teal); border-color:var(--teal); }
.btn-outline-green:hover { background:var(--teal); color:#fff; }
.btn-white        { background:#fff; color:var(--violet); }
.btn-white:hover  { background:var(--violet-pale); }

/* Sizes */
.btn-lg { padding: 16px 36px; font-size: 16px; }
.btn-sm { padding: 9px 18px; font-size: 13px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BADGES & PILLS
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.badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .5px; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap;
}
.badge-ug  { background: #FFE8E8; color: #C8181E; border: 1px solid #FFCACA; }
.badge-pg  { background: #FFF3E0; color: #B34700; border: 1px solid #FFD9AA; }
.badge-doc { background: var(--amber-pale); color: #92400E; }

.pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
}
.pill-vio  { background: var(--violet-pale); color: var(--violet); }
.pill-teal { background: var(--teal-pale);   color: #007A66; }
.pill-green{ background: var(--teal-pale);   color: #007A66; } /* compat */
.pill-coral{ background: var(--coral-pale);  color: #B22222; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CARDS
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.card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FORMS
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.field { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.field label { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 7px; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 2px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  font-family: var(--font-b); font-size: 14px; color: var(--text);
  background: var(--surface); outline: none;
  transition: border-color .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease), background .2s;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--violet);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(108,59,255,.12);
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }
.field-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ANNOUNCEMENT BAR
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.announce {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C8181E, #E8202A, #F05A25, #F5A623, #E8202A, #C8181E);
  background-size: 300% 100%;
  animation: gradShift 6s linear infinite;
  color: #fff; text-align: center; padding: 10px 40px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; position: relative; z-index: 200;
}
@keyframes gradShift { 0%{background-position:0% 50%} 100%{background-position:200% 50%} }
.announce a { color: var(--amber-lt); text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 800; }
.close-bar { position:absolute; right:16px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); cursor:pointer; font-size:16px; opacity:.75; }
.close-bar:hover { opacity:1; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TOP BAR
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.topbar {
  background: var(--text);
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 100;
}
.topbar-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
}
.topbar-left { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-weight: 500; }
.topbar-left span { color: var(--teal-lt); font-weight: 800; }
.topbar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; }
.topbar-link {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--t);
}
.topbar-link:hover { color: var(--teal-lt); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NAVIGATION
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.nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(212,32,38,.08);
  overflow: visible;
  isolation: auto;
}
/* Blur via pseudo so nav does NOT form a stacking context from backdrop-filter */
.nav::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nav-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between; height: 82px; gap: 24px;
  position: static; overflow: visible;
}

/* Logo */
.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; text-decoration: none; }
.logo-img {
  height: 68px; width: auto; max-width: 240px;
  object-fit: contain; display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(212,32,38,.25));
  transition: transform .2s var(--ease), filter .2s var(--ease);
}
.logo:hover .logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(212,32,38,.38));
}
.logo-mark {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--teal));
  border-radius: var(--r-sm); display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; color: #fff; font-size: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-vio);
}
.logo-text-wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.1; }
.logo-name { font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--text); letter-spacing: -.3px; }
.logo-tag  { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-lt); letter-spacing: .5px; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* Nav links */
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; overflow: visible; position: relative; }
.nav-links > li { position: relative; }
.nav-links a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-mid);
  transition: all .18s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--violet); background: var(--violet-pale);
}
.caret { font-size: 10px; transition: transform .2s; }
.nav-links li:hover .caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Dropdown */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 0;
  background: var(--white); border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 8px;
  min-width: 250px; box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: all .2s var(--ease); z-index: 100;
}
.nav-links li:hover .nav-dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
.nav-dropdown a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-sm); font-size: 14px;
}
.nav-dropdown a:hover { background: var(--violet-pale); color: var(--violet); }

/* Nav actions */
.nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; padding: 8px; cursor: pointer; border-radius: var(--r-sm); }
.hamburger span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2.5px; background: var(--text); border-radius: 2px; transition: var(--t); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile nav */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #4A0808 0%, #6B0F0F 100%); flex-direction: column;
  padding: 24px 20px; overflow-y: auto;
  transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.mobile-nav.open { transform: none; }
.mobile-nav-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.mobile-nav-close { color: #fff; font-size: 24px; cursor: pointer; padding: 4px; }
.mobile-nav a {
  display: block; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; padding: 13px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  transition: color .18s;
}
.mobile-nav a:hover { color: var(--teal-lt); }
.mobile-nav-actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-top: 24px; }
.mobile-nav-actions .btn { justify-content: center; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO
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.hero {
  min-height: 92vh; display: flex; align-items: center;
  background:
    linear-gradient(105deg,
      rgba(42,10,8,.88) 0%,
      rgba(42,10,8,.72) 45%,
      rgba(42,10,8,.38) 100%
    ),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1576091160550-2173dba999ef?w=1600&q=85') center 30%/cover no-repeat;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    rgba(212,32,38,.15) 0%,
    transparent 50%,
    rgba(245,168,35,.08) 100%
  );
}
/* Animated mesh blobs */
.hero-blob1 {
  position: absolute; width: 700px; height: 700px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,32,38,.22) 0%, transparent 65%);
  top: -200px; right: -100px; animation: floatBlob 10s ease-in-out infinite; z-index: 1;
}
.hero-blob2 {
  position: absolute; width: 500px; height: 500px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,166,35,.25) 0%, transparent 65%);
  bottom: -100px; left: -80px; animation: floatBlob 14s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
.hero-blob3 {
  position: absolute; width: 350px; height: 350px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,32,38,.14) 0%, transparent 65%);
  top: 30%; left: 35%; animation: floatBlob 9s ease-in-out infinite 3s;
}
@keyframes floatBlob { 0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)} 33%{transform:translate(30px,-20px) scale(1.05)} 66%{transform:translate(-20px,15px) scale(.95)} }
.hero-grid-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: .04;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.5) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.5) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
}
.hero-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: 64px; align-items: center;
  padding: 100px 0 80px;
}
/* hero pill for dark bg */
.hero-pills .pill {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1) !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2) !important;
}
.hero-btns .btn-outline-white {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.45) !important;
}
.hero-btns .btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.22) !important;
}
.qc-label { color: var(--text-lt) !important; }
.qc-val   { color: var(--text) !important; }
.qc-arr   { color: var(--text-lt) !important; }

/* Hero left */
.hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(108,59,255,.2); border: 1px solid rgba(108,59,255,.45);
  padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  color: var(--violet-lt); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero-pill .dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-lt); animation: blink 1.8s infinite;
}
@keyframes blink { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:.3} }
.hero h1 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hero h1 .hl { color: var(--teal-lt); }
.hero-lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); font-size: clamp(15px,1.4vw,18px); line-height: 1.78; margin-bottom: 32px; max-width: 520px; }
.hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.hero-pills { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.hero-pills .pill { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); }

/* Hero stats */
.hero-stats {
  display: flex; padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.hs { flex: 1; text-align: center; padding: 0 16px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(212,32,38,.2); }
.hs:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.hs:last-child  { border-right: none; }
.hs-num { font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--violet); line-height: 1; }
.hs-num em { color: var(--teal); font-style: normal; }
.hs-lbl  { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-mid); margin-top: 5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .5px; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* Hero right card */
.hero-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.35), 0 4px 16px rgba(212,32,38,.15);
}
.hero-card-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.hero-card-head h3 { color: var(--text); font-size: 18px; }
.hero-card-head p  { color: var(--text-lt); font-size: 12px; margin-top: 2px; }
.quick-connect { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.qc-btn {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  background: var(--surface); border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 13px 15px;
  color: var(--text); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
  transition: all .2s var(--ease); cursor: pointer;
}
.qc-btn:hover { background: var(--violet-pale); border-color: var(--violet); transform: translateX(4px); }
.qc-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 17px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.qc-btn.wa  .qc-icon { background: rgba(37,211,102,.25); }
.qc-btn.ph1 .qc-icon { background: rgba(212,32,38,.3); }
.qc-btn.ph2 .qc-icon { background: rgba(0,201,167,.25); }
.qc-btn.em  .qc-icon { background: rgba(255,184,0,.2); }
.qc-meta { flex: 1; }
.qc-label { font-size: 10px; color: var(--text-lt); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.qc-val   { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
.qc-arr   { color: var(--text-lt); font-size: 16px; transition: transform .2s; margin-left: auto; }
.qc-btn:hover .qc-arr { transform: translateX(4px); color: var(--violet); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TRUST BAR
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.trust-bar { background: var(--surface); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border); padding: 14px 0; }
.trust-items { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.ti {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-mid);
  background: var(--white); border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill); padding: 6px 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
}
.ti .ic { color: var(--violet); font-size: 16px; }
.ti-sep { display: none; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NEWS TICKER
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ticker-wrap { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4A0808 0%, #6B1010 50%, #4A0808 100%); overflow: hidden; padding: 11px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.ticker { display: flex; gap: 0; animation: ticker 40s linear infinite; white-space: nowrap; }
.ticker:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.ticker-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); font-size: 13px; padding: 0 52px; font-weight: 600; }
.ticker-item strong { color: #FFC107; }
.ticker-dot   { color: var(--teal-lt); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1; vertical-align: middle; }
@keyframes ticker { 0%{transform:translateX(0)} 100%{transform:translateX(-50%)} }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   STATS BAND
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.stats-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C8181E 0%, #D42026 25%, #E8602A 60%, #F5901A 100%);
  padding: 52px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-band::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
}
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.sb { text-align: center; padding: 16px 20px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
.sb:last-child { border-right: none; }
.sb-num { font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 48px; font-weight: 900; color: #fff; line-height: 1; }
.sb-lbl { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: 12px; margin-top: 6px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 52px; }
.svc {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  border: 2px solid var(--border); padding: 34px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}
.svc::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet-pale) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s;
}
.svc::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet), var(--teal));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.svc:hover { border-color: var(--violet); box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); transform: translateY(-5px); }
.svc:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.svc:hover::after  { transform: scaleX(1); }
.svc-head { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 18px; position: relative; }
.svc-icon {
  width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet-pale), var(--teal-pale));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 28px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.svc h3 { font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.svc-sub { font-size: 12px; color: var(--violet); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .5px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.svc-count { font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-lt); text-align: right; }
.svc p { color: var(--text-lt); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 18px; position: relative; }
.svc-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; margin-bottom: 22px; position: relative; }
.svc-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.5; }
.svc-item::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 900; flex-shrink: 0; }
.svc-tags { display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 20px; position: relative; }
.svc-tag {
  padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--violet-pale); color: var(--violet);
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   WHY SECTION
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 72px; align-items: center; }
.why-img-main { border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden; height: 520px; position: relative; }
.why-img-main img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.why-img-main::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(108,59,255,.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.why-float {
  position: absolute; background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 16px 20px; box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
}
.why-float.f1 { bottom: 28px; right: -24px; }
.why-float.f2 { top: 28px;    left: -24px; }
.wf-num { font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--violet); line-height: 1; }
.wf-lbl { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-lt); margin-top: 3px; }
.why-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; margin-top: 28px; }
.why-item { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
.wi-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet-pale), var(--teal-pale));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.wi-text h4 { margin-bottom: 4px; font-size: 15px; }
.wi-text p  { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-lt); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.process-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5,1fr); gap: 0; margin-top: 52px; position: relative; }
.process-grid::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 28px; left: 10%; right: 10%; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet), var(--teal)); z-index: 0;
}
.ps { text-align: center; padding: 0 10px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ps-num {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--teal));
  color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px; border: 4px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--violet), var(--sh-vio);
}
.ps h4 { font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ps p  { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-lt); line-height: 1.55; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS / RESULTS
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 52px; }
.testi {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  border: 2px solid var(--border); padding: 26px;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.testi::before {
  content: '"'; position: absolute; top: -10px; right: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 88px; color: var(--violet-pale2);
  font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; pointer-events: none;
}
.testi:hover { box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--violet); }
.testi-top { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.testi-avatar {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--teal));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0; overflow: hidden;
}
.testi-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.testi-name   { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; }
.testi-course { font-size: 12px; color: var(--violet); font-weight: 700; margin-top: 2px; }
.testi-stars  { color: #FFB800; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.testi-body   { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.78; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.testi-college {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-lt);
  padding: 8px 12px; background: var(--surface); border-radius: var(--r-sm);
}
.testi-badge-row { display: flex; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.results-filter { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.filter-btn {
  padding: 9px 20px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; border: 2px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-mid); background: var(--white); cursor: pointer; transition: all .2s;
}
.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--teal));
  color: #fff; border-color: transparent; box-shadow: var(--sh-vio);
}
.results-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 18px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FAQ
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-top: 44px; }
.faq { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r-md); border: 2px solid var(--border); overflow: hidden; transition: border-color .2s; }
.faq.open { border-color: var(--violet); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: 18px 22px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text);
  cursor: pointer; text-align: left; background: none; gap: 12px;
}
.faq-ico {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--border); display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; color: var(--violet); font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0; transition: all .2s;
}
.faq.open .faq-ico { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--teal)); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-a { display: none; padding: 0 22px 18px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.8; }
.faq.open .faq-a { display: block; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CTA STRIP
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cta-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF4D6 0%, #FFE8A0 50%, #FFD166 100%);
  padding: 80px 0; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-strip::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(108,59,255,.1) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
}
.cta-strip-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta-strip h2  { color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cta-strip p   { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; margin-top: 52px; }
.contact-info-items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.ci-card {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  border: 2px solid var(--border); padding: 18px;
  transition: all .2s; text-decoration: none;
}
.ci-card:hover { border-color: var(--violet); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); transform: translateX(4px); }
.ci-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet-pale), var(--teal-pale));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ci-card h4 { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-lt); margin-bottom: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .8px; }
.ci-card p, .ci-card a { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
.ci-card .sub { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-lt); margin-top: 2px; font-weight: 400; }
.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  border: 2px solid var(--border); padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
}
.wa-form-note { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-lt); margin-top: 12px; text-align: center; }
.map-box { border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; height: 260px; border: 2px solid var(--border); margin-top: 18px; }
.map-box iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-hero, .guide-hero, .tool-hero, .prime-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFF4D6 0%, #FFE8A0 45%, #FFD166 100%);
  padding: 136px 0 72px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before, .guide-hero::before, .tool-hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,32,38,.08) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 600px; height: 600px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(240,120,32,.16) 0%, transparent 65%);
  top: -200px; right: -100px; pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero-inner, .guide-hero-inner, .tool-hero-inner, .prime-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-hero h1, .guide-hero h1, .tool-hero h1, .prime-hero h1 { color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.page-hero p,  .guide-hero p,  .tool-hero p,  .prime-hero p  { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 17px; max-width: 580px; }
.breadcrumb { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.breadcrumb a   { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--violet); }
.breadcrumb .sep { color: var(--text-lt); }
.breadcrumb .cur { color: var(--violet); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 72px; align-items: center; }
.about-img-main { border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden; height: 520px; }
.about-img-main img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; margin-top: 28px; }
.val { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r-md); border: 2px solid var(--border); padding: 20px; transition: all .2s; }
.val:hover { border-color: var(--violet); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); }
.val-icon  { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.val h4    { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.val p     { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-lt); line-height: 1.6; }
.coverage-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 14px; margin-top: 28px; }
.cov { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet-pale),var(--teal-pale)); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 18px; text-align: center; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); }
.cov-icon { font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.cov h4   { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.cov p    { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-lt); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CAREER GUIDE PAGES
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.guide-checklist { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; margin-top: 28px; }
.gc { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-mid); }
.gc::before { content: '→'; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 900; flex-shrink: 0; }
.courses-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 48px; }
.course-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  border: 2px solid var(--border); padding: 26px;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease); text-align: center;
}
.course-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--violet); }
.course-badge-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet-pale), var(--teal-pale));
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--violet);
}
.course-card h4 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.course-dur { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-lt); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.course-card p  { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-lt); line-height: 1.7; }
.workflow-steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; margin-top: 48px; }
.ws { display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start; position: relative; padding-bottom: 32px; }
.ws::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 27px; top: 56px; bottom: 0; width: 2px; background: linear-gradient(180deg,var(--violet),var(--teal)); opacity: .3; }
.ws:last-child::before { display: none; }
.ws-num {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--teal));
  color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-vio);
}
.ws-body h4 { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 6px; padding-top: 14px; }
.ws-body p  { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-lt); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
footer { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #3A0808 0%, #5C0A0A 50%, #3A0808 100%); }
.footer-top { padding: 60px 0 44px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 44px; }
.footer-brand .logo-name { color: #fff; }
.footer-brand .logo-tag  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.footer-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.78; margin: 16px 0 20px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.fsoc {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size: 14px; transition: all .2s;
}
.fsoc:hover { background: var(--violet); border-color: var(--violet); color: #fff; }
.footer-col h5 { color: #fff; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 18px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); font-size: 14px; transition: color .2s; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--teal-lt); }
.footer-cta-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-cta-col .btn { justify-content: center; font-size: 13px; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); padding: 22px 0;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
}
.footer-bottom p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.28); font-size: 13px; }
.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 18px; }
.footer-bottom-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.28); font-size: 13px; transition: color .2s; }
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: #fff; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   WHATSAPP FLOAT
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed; bottom: 88px; right: 22px; z-index: 900;
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#25D366,#128C7E);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(37,211,102,.55);
  animation: waPulse 2.8s infinite;
}
.wa-float svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; fill: #fff; }
.wa-float-tooltip {
  position: absolute; right: 68px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: var(--text); color: #fff; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-sm); white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .2s;
}
.wa-float:hover .wa-float-tooltip { opacity: 1; }
@keyframes waPulse {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(37,211,102,.55); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 6px 40px rgba(37,211,102,.8), 0 0 0 10px rgba(37,211,102,.1); }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE BOTTOM BAR
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mobile-bar {
  display: none; position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.97); backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--border); z-index: 890; padding: 10px 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 24px rgba(212,32,38,.1);
}
.mobile-bar-inner { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.mobile-bar .btn  { flex: 1; justify-content: center; font-size: 12px; padding: 10px 6px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.fade-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity .65s var(--ease), transform .65s var(--ease); }
.fade-up.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.fade-up.d1 { transition-delay: .1s; }
.fade-up.d2 { transition-delay: .2s; }
.fade-up.d3 { transition-delay: .3s; }
.fade-up.d4 { transition-delay: .4s; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   UTILITIES
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt8  { margin-top: 8px; }  .mt16 { margin-top: 16px; }
.mt24 { margin-top: 24px; } .mt32 { margin-top: 32px; }
.mt48 { margin-top: 48px; } .mb16 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.gap12 { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.divider { height: 1.5px; background: var(--border); margin: 36px 0; }
.sec-head { text-align: center; max-width: 660px; margin: 0 auto; }
.sec-head h2 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.sec-head p  { color: var(--text-lt); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TOOL PAGES — PREDICTOR
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.predictor-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: start; margin-top: 52px; }
.predictor-form-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  border: 2px solid var(--border); padding: 34px;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); position: sticky; top: 88px;
}
.predictor-form-card h3 { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.predictor-form-card .sub { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-lt); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.pred-result-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  border: 2px solid var(--border); padding: 16px 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  transition: all .2s; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.pred-result-card:hover { border-color: var(--violet); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); }
.pred-chance { width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 900; text-align: center; line-height: 1.2; }
.pred-chance.high   { background: var(--teal-pale2); color: #007A66; }
.pred-chance.medium { background: #FFF3CD; color: #856404; }
.pred-chance.low    { background: #FFE4E4; color: #B22222; }
.pred-col-name { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.pred-col-meta { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-lt); }
.pred-col-rank { font-size: 12px; color: var(--violet); font-weight: 700; margin-top: 3px; }
.pred-empty { text-align: center; padding: 72px 24px; background: var(--surface); border-radius: var(--r-lg); border: 2px dashed var(--border); }
.pred-empty .icon { font-size: 52px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.pred-empty h4 { color: var(--text-lt); font-weight: 600; }
.pred-section-title { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-lt); margin: 18px 0 10px; padding: 8px 12px; background: var(--surface); border-radius: var(--r-sm); }
.filter-row { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.filter-row select { padding: 8px 12px; border: 2px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-pill); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); background: var(--white); cursor: pointer; }
.wa-cta-inline { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet-pale),var(--teal-pale)); border: 2px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 20px; text-align: center; margin-top: 24px; }
.wa-cta-inline p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-mid); margin-bottom: 12px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TOOL PAGES — RANK PREDICTOR
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.rank-result-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A0204 0%, #3A0608 100%);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: 40px; text-align: center;
  margin-top: 28px; display: none; border: 2px solid rgba(212,32,38,.3);
}
.rank-result-box.show { display: block; }
.rank-num  { font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 64px; font-weight: 900; color: #fff; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.rank-range{ font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.rank-insights { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; margin-top: 22px; }
.ri { background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 14px; }
.ri-val { font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--teal-lt); }
.ri-lbl { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); margin-top: 4px; }
.marks-slider-wrap { margin: 14px 0; }
.marks-slider-wrap input[type=range] { width: 100%; accent-color: var(--violet); height: 6px; }
.marks-display { font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 48px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--text); text-align: center; margin: 8px 0; }
.marks-display span { color: var(--violet); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TOOL PAGES — CUTOFF
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cutoff-tabs { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.ctab { padding: 9px 20px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; border: 2px solid var(--border); color: var(--text-mid); background: var(--white); cursor: pointer; transition: all .2s; }
.ctab.active, .ctab:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--teal)); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; box-shadow: var(--sh-vio); }
.tab-panel { display: none; }
.tab-panel.active { display: block; }
.cutoff-table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border-radius: var(--r-md); border: 2px solid var(--border); }
.cutoff-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; }
.cutoff-table th { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--teal)); color: #fff; padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .5px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.cutoff-table td { padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); vertical-align: middle; }
.cutoff-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--surface); }
.cutoff-table tr:hover td { background: var(--violet-pale); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   WEBINAR / PRIME
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.prime-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFF4D6 0%, #FFE8A0 45%, #FFC040 100%);
  padding: 136px 0 72px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.prime-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(212,32,38,.1);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212,32,38,.3);
  color: var(--violet); font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800;
  padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.plan-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 22px; margin-top: 52px; }
.plan-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  border: 2px solid var(--border); padding: 34px;
  text-align: center; transition: all .25s var(--ease); position: relative;
}
.plan-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--violet);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(108,59,255,.1), var(--sh-lg);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}
.plan-featured-badge {
  position: absolute; top: -14px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--teal));
  color: #fff; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 18px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
}
.plan-icon  { font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.plan-name  { font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.plan-desc  { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-lt); margin-bottom: 22px; line-height: 1.6; }
.plan-price { font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 42px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--text); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.plan-price sup { font-size: 20px; vertical-align: super; }
.plan-price-note { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-lt); margin-bottom: 26px; }
.plan-features { text-align: left; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.pf { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-mid); }
.pf-icon { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 900; flex-shrink: 0; }
.pf-icon.no { color: var(--text-xlt); }
.webinar-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 44px; }
.webinar-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  border: 2px solid var(--border); padding: 22px;
  display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;
  transition: all .25s; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.webinar-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px; background: linear-gradient(180deg,var(--violet),var(--teal));
  transform: scaleY(0); transition: transform .25s; transform-origin: top;
}
.webinar-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.webinar-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); border-color: var(--violet); }
.webinar-icon { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: var(--r-sm); background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet-pale),var(--teal-pale)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.webinar-card h4 { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.webinar-card p  { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-lt); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.webinar-meta { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.wm-tag { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); }
.wm-tag.free  { background: var(--teal-pale2); color: #007A66; }
.wm-tag.prime { background: var(--violet-pale2); color: var(--violet); }
.wm-tag.live  { background: var(--coral-pale); color: #B22222; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   INI-CET
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.inicet-institutes { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 44px; }
.inst-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r-lg); border: 2px solid var(--border); padding: 22px; transition: all .2s; }
.inst-card:hover { border-color: var(--violet); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); }
.inst-card h4 { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.inst-card p  { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-lt); line-height: 1.65; }
.inst-seats   { font-size: 12px; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 700; margin-top: 8px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESULTS STRIP (homepage)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.results-strip { background: var(--surface); border-top: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--border); padding: 48px 0; }
.rs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5,1fr); gap: 14px; }
.rs-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  border: 2px solid var(--border); padding: 18px 12px;
  text-align: center; transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}
.rs-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--sh-md); transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--violet); }
.rs-avatar {
  width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--teal));
  margin: 0 auto 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; overflow: hidden;
}
.rs-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.rs-name    { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.rs-college { font-size: 11px; color: var(--violet); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.rs-detail  { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-lt); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DATES / EXAM BANNER
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.exam-dates-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet-pale) 0%, var(--teal-pale) 100%);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
  padding: 32px 0;
}
.exam-dates-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.exam-date-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  border: 2px solid var(--border); padding: 24px;
  display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;
  transition: all .2s;
}
.exam-date-card:hover { border-color: var(--violet); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); }
.edc-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--teal));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px; flex-shrink: 0; box-shadow: var(--sh-vio);
}
.edc-badge { display: inline-flex; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.edc-title { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.edc-date  { font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--violet); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.edc-note  { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-lt); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET (768–1040px)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-card  { display: none; }
  .why-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-img-main, .about-img-main { height: 340px; }
  .why-float  { display: none; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .exam-dates-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE (≤860px)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .topbar { display: none; }
  .nav-links, .nav-actions { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .mobile-nav { display: flex; }
  .mobile-bar { display: flex; }
  body { padding-bottom: 72px; }
  .wa-float { bottom: 80px; right: 16px; width: 52px; height: 52px; }

  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testi-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .results-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .rs-grid       { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .process-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .process-grid::before { display: none; }
  .stats-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .sb            { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
  .sb:nth-child(odd)  { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
  .sb:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .courses-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .guide-checklist { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .values-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .coverage-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .plan-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .plan-card.featured { transform: none; }
  .webinar-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .inicet-institutes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .predictor-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .predictor-form-card { position: static; }
  .rank-insights { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero-stats    { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
  .hs { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,32,38,.15); padding: 10px 0; }
  .hs:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — SMALL MOBILE (≤560px)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .results-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .rs-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .courses-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .field-row      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-btns       { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .rank-insights  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .coverage-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-btns      { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-btns .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .gap12          { flex-direction: column; }
  .gap12 .btn     { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MEGA NAV — neetugguidance.in style
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.has-mega { position: relative; }
.mega-panel {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 10px); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--white); border: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: 24px;
  display: none; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 24px;
  min-width: 780px; box-shadow: var(--sh-xl); z-index: 10000;
}
/* Prevent right-side mega panels from going off screen */
.has-mega:nth-last-child(n+3) .mega-panel { left: 0; transform: none; }
.has-mega:nth-last-child(-n+2) .mega-panel { left: auto; right: 0; transform: none; }
.tools-panel { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); min-width: 440px; }
.has-mega:hover .mega-panel { display: grid; }
.mega-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.mega-col-head {
  font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--violet); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  margin-bottom: 8px; padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--border);
}
.mega-col a {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-mid);
  padding: 6px 8px; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  transition: all .15s; display: block;
}
.mega-col a:hover { background: var(--violet-pale); color: var(--violet); padding-left: 12px; }
.mega-cta-col { gap: 8px; }
.mega-action-btn {
  background: var(--violet-pale) !important;
  color: var(--violet) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm) !important;
  text-align: center; justify-content: center;
}
.mega-action-btn:hover { background: var(--violet) !important; color: #fff !important; padding-left: 8px !important; }
.mega-exam-date {
  margin-top: 8px; padding: 10px 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet-pale),var(--teal-pale));
  border-radius: var(--r-sm); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-mid);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.mega-exam-date strong { color: var(--violet); }
.med-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal);
  flex-shrink: 0; animation: blink 1.5s infinite;
}
.med-dot.pg { background: var(--coral); }

/* ── BLINK NAV ITEMS ─── */
.nav-blink-ug, .nav-blink-pg {
  position: relative; font-weight: 800 !important;
}
.nav-blink-ug { color: var(--teal) !important; }
.nav-blink-pg { color: var(--violet) !important; }
.nav-blink-ug:hover { color: var(--teal) !important; background: var(--teal-pale) !important; }
.nav-blink-pg:hover { color: var(--violet) !important; background: var(--violet-pale) !important; }
.nav-blink-dot {
  display: inline-block; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal); margin-right: 2px; vertical-align: middle;
  animation: blink 1.4s infinite;
}
.nav-blink-dot.pg { background: var(--coral); }

/* ── MOBILE SECTION HEADS ─── */
.mob-section-head {
  padding: 12px 0 4px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); margin-top: 8px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO TEXT — Dark student photo background
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero h1         { color: #fff !important; text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.3); }
.hero .hero-lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82) !important; }
.hero-pill       { color: #fff !important; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3) !important; background: rgba(255,255,255,.12) !important; backdrop-filter: blur(10px); }
.hero-pill .dot  { background: var(--amber-lt); }
.hs-num          { color: var(--amber-lt) !important; font-weight: 900; }
.hs-num em       { color: var(--teal-lt) !important; }
.hs-lbl          { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6) !important; }
.pulse           { background: var(--violet); }
.hero-stats      { border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,.15) !important; }
.hs              { border-right-color: rgba(255,255,255,.15) !important; }

/* Gradient hero text highlight */
.hero h1 .hl { 
  color: var(--amber-lt) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(245,168,35,.4);
}

/* Page/guide hero text for light background */
.page-hero h1, .guide-hero h1, .tool-hero h1, .prime-hero h1 {
  color: var(--text) !important; text-shadow: none;
}
.page-hero p, .guide-hero p, .tool-hero p {
  color: var(--text-mid) !important;
}
.breadcrumb a   { color: var(--text-mid) !important; }
.breadcrumb .cur { color: var(--violet) !important; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BLINK ANIMATIONS — Key terms in hero / sections
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* Used in hero headline spans */
.blink-ug {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--violet) !important;
  animation: blinkGlow 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.blink-pg {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--teal) !important;
  animation: blinkGlow 2.5s ease-in-out infinite 0.5s;
}
.blink-med {
  display: inline-block;
  color: #B34700 !important;
  animation: blinkGlow 2.5s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
}
.blink-adm {
  display: inline-block;
  color: #8B0000 !important;
  animation: blinkGlow 2.5s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s;
}
@keyframes blinkGlow {
  0%,100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%      { opacity: .75; }
}

/* Blink badge pills used in sections */
.badge-blink {
  animation: badgePulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes badgePulse {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(108,59,255,.4); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(108,59,255,0); }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COUNSELLING PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.state-coun-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 48px; }
.sc-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r-lg); border: 2px solid var(--border);
  padding: 22px; transition: all .25s; cursor: pointer;
}
.sc-card:hover { border-color: var(--violet); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.sc-flag { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.sc-card h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.sc-card p  { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-lt); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.sc-auth { font-size: 11px; color: var(--violet); font-weight: 700; background: var(--violet-pale); padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); display: inline-block; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   INSTITUTES & FEES PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.inst-type-tabs { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.inst-tab { padding: 9px 20px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; border: 2px solid var(--border); color: var(--text-mid); background: var(--white); cursor: pointer; transition: all .2s; }
.inst-tab.active, .inst-tab:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--teal)); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; }
.state-fees-section { margin-bottom: 56px; }
.state-fees-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 20px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet-pale),var(--teal-pale));
  border-radius: var(--r-md); border: 1.5px solid var(--border); margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
}
.state-fees-head h3 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.state-fees-head p  { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-lt); }
.fee-summary-pills { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.fee-pill {
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
}
.fee-pill.govt    { background: #E0F2FE; color: #0369A1; }
.fee-pill.private { background: var(--violet-pale); color: var(--violet); }
.fee-pill.deemed  { background: var(--amber-pale); color: var(--amber-dark); }

/* Special institute cards (AIIMS, JIPMER etc.) */
.special-inst-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 28px; }
.si-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r-lg); border: 2px solid var(--border); padding: 22px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: all .25s;
}
.si-card::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--violet),var(--teal)); }
.si-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--violet); }
.si-badge { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; font-size:10px; font-weight:800; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.8px; padding:3px 10px; border-radius:var(--r-pill); margin-bottom:10px; }
.si-badge.central  { background:#E0F2FE; color:#0369A1; }
.si-badge.aiims    { background:var(--violet-pale2); color:var(--violet); }
.si-badge.deemed   { background:var(--amber-pale); color:var(--amber-dark); }
.si-badge.esic     { background:var(--teal-pale2); color:#007A66; }
.si-card h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.si-card p  { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-lt); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.si-fee { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--violet); }
.si-seats { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-lt); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MEGA RESPONSIVE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .mega-panel { min-width: 680px; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .mega-panel .mega-cta-col { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .mega-panel { display: none !important; }
  .has-mega:hover .mega-panel { display: none !important; }
  .state-coun-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .special-inst-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .state-coun-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .special-inst-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LOGO IMAGE — RESPONSIVE SIZING
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .logo-img { height: 54px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .logo-img { height: 46px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HIGHLIGHT UTILITIES — Warm Golden Theme
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hl-red    { color: var(--violet); font-weight: 800; }
.hl-orange { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 800; }
.hl-gold   { color: #B34700; font-weight: 800; }
.hl-dark   { color: var(--text); font-weight: 900; }

/* Text highlight badge inline */
.txt-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--teal));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text; font-weight: 900;
}

/* Section eyebrow update for warm theme */
.eyebrow { color: var(--violet) !important; }
.eyebrow::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg,var(--violet),var(--teal)) !important; }

/* Accent colors update */
.accent  { color: var(--violet) !important; }
.accent2 { color: var(--teal) !important; }

/* Why-float boxes for light hero */
.why-float { background: var(--white) !important; border: 2px solid var(--border) !important; }
.wf-num { color: var(--violet) !important; }
.wf-lbl { color: var(--text-mid) !important; }

/* Section backgrounds warm */
.sec { background: var(--white); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE-SPECIFIC COMPONENT STYLES
   (used across guides, services, webinar pages)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Guide Checklist ─────────────────────────────────── */
.guide-checklist { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.gc {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-mid); padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: var(--white); border: 1.5px solid var(--border); line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.gc::before {
  content: '✓'; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 900; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;
}

/* ── Workflow Steps ───────────────────────────────────── */
.workflow-steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.ws { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; padding-bottom: 24px; position: relative; }
.ws::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 19px; top: 44px; bottom: 0; width: 2px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--violet), var(--teal)); opacity: .2; }
.ws:last-child::before { display: none; }
.ws-num {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--teal));
  color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 900;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: var(--sh-vio); z-index: 1;
}
.ws-body h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 4px; padding-top: 8px; color: var(--text); }
.ws-body p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-lt); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ── Values Grid ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.val { background: var(--surface); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 18px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); }
.val-icon { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.val h4 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.val p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-lt); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }

/* ── Coverage Grid ───────────────────────────────────── */
.coverage-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.cov { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r-md); border: 2px solid var(--border); padding: 20px 16px; text-align: center; transition: all .2s; }
.cov:hover { border-color: var(--violet); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.cov-icon { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.cov h4 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.cov p { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-lt); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; }

/* ── Service List ────────────────────────────────────── */
.svc-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.svc-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-mid); padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm); background: var(--surface); border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
}
.svc-item::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--violet); font-weight: 900; flex-shrink: 0; }
.svc-tags { display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.svc-tag {
  background: var(--violet-pale); color: var(--violet); border: 1px solid var(--violet-pale2);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; padding: 3px 10px;
}

/* ── Courses Grid ────────────────────────────────────── */
.courses-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 48px; }
.course-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r-lg); border: 2px solid var(--border);
  padding: 24px; transition: all .22s var(--ease);
}
.course-card:hover { border-color: var(--violet); box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.course-badge-icon {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--teal));
  color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 900;
  padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.course-card h4 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.course-dur { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .3px; }
.course-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-lt); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

/* ── Webinar Grid ────────────────────────────────────── */
.webinar-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-top: 40px; }
.webinar-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r-lg); border: 2px solid var(--border);
  padding: 24px; display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; transition: all .22s;
}
.webinar-card:hover { border-color: var(--violet); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); }
.webinar-icon { font-size: 28px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.webinar-card h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.webinar-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-lt); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.webinar-meta { display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
.wm-tag {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--surface); color: var(--text-lt); border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.wm-tag.free { background: #F0FDF4; color: #166534; border-color: #BBF7D0; }
.wm-tag.live { background: #FEF2F2; color: #DC2626; border-color: #FECACA; }
.wm-tag.prime { background: var(--violet-pale); color: var(--violet); border-color: var(--border-dk); }

/* ── About Image ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.about-img-main { border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden; height: 420px; }
.about-img-main img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }

/* ── WF Why-Float boxes ──────────────────────────────── */
.wf-num { font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--violet); }
.wf-lbl { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-lt); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 3px; }

/* ── Contact Form Note ───────────────────────────────── */
.wa-form-note { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-xlt); text-align: center; margin-top: 10px; }

/* ── WA Form Submit Button ───────────────────────────── */
.btn-wa { background: #25D366; color: #fff; border-color: #25D366; }
.btn-wa:hover { background: #1DA851; filter: brightness(1.05); }

/* ── Map Box ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.map-box { border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; height: 240px; border: 2px solid var(--border); }
.map-box iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; }

/* ── Prime Badge ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.prime-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,32,38,.12), rgba(240,120,32,.12));
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212,32,38,.3);
  color: var(--violet); font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800;
  padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* ── CTA Warm Golden Box ─────────────────────────────── */
.cta-warm {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF4D6, #FFE8A0);
  border: 2px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: 48px;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-warm h3 { color: var(--text); }
.cta-warm p { color: var(--text-mid); }

/* ── Responsive fixes ────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .coverage-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .courses-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .webinar-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .values-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .courses-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .coverage-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MEGA NAV HOVER BRIDGE — prevents panel from closing when
   mouse moves between nav link and the dropdown panel
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.has-mega {
  position: relative;
}
/* Invisible bridge fills the gap between nav item and panel */
.has-mega::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  height: 12px; /* covers the 10px gap + border */
  background: transparent;
  z-index: 9999;
}
/* When mega panel is open via JS, ensure it stays visible */
.mega-panel[style*="grid"] {
  display: grid !important;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PERFORMANCE & ACCESSIBILITY — Audit Fixes v13
   - Consistent spacing system
   - Typography scale
   - Card height normalization  
   - Micro-interactions
   - ARIA / contrast
   - Lazy loading support
   - Skip link
   - Focus rings
   - Print styles
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */


/* ── Nav wrap must be overflow:visible for mega panel ── */
.nav .wrap { overflow: visible; position: relative; }

/* ── Skip to content (accessibility) ── */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; top: -100%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--violet); color: #fff; padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--r-md) var(--r-md); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;
  z-index: 9999; transition: top .2s;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; }

/* ── Focus rings (keyboard nav) ── */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--violet);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: var(--r-xs);
}
button:focus-visible, a:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--violet);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ── Spacing system (8px base) ── */
.sp-4  { margin-top: 4px; }
.sp-8  { margin-top: 8px; }
.sp-12 { margin-top: 12px; }
.sp-16 { margin-top: 16px; }
.sp-24 { margin-top: 24px; }
.sp-32 { margin-top: 32px; }
.sp-48 { margin-top: 48px; }
.sp-64 { margin-top: 64px; }

/* ── Consistent card height normalization ── */
.card-grid-equal { align-items: stretch; }
.card-grid-equal > * { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.card-grid-equal > * > .card-body { flex: 1; }

/* ── Typography hierarchy ── */
.display-xl { font-size: clamp(40px,6vw,76px); font-weight: 900; line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -2px; }
.display-lg { font-size: clamp(32px,5vw,58px); font-weight: 900; line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -1.5px; }
.title-lg   { font-size: clamp(22px,3vw,34px); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.15; }
.title-md   { font-size: clamp(18px,2.5vw,26px); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; }
.body-lg    { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78; color: var(--text-mid); }
.body-md    { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.72; color: var(--text-mid); }
.body-sm    { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--text-lt); }
.caption    { font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--text-xlt); letter-spacing: .3px; }
.label-sm   { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-lt); }

/* ── Micro-interactions (performance: only transform+opacity) ── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .hover-lift { transition: transform .22s var(--ease), box-shadow .22s var(--ease); }
  .hover-lift:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); }
  
  .hover-scale { transition: transform .18s var(--ease); }
  .hover-scale:hover { transform: scale(1.03); }
  
  .btn { transition: transform .18s var(--ease), box-shadow .18s var(--ease), filter .18s; }
  .btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .btn:active { transform: translateY(0px); }
  
  .svc:hover, .testi:hover, .course-card:hover, .exam-date-card:hover,
  .val:hover, .sc-card:hover, .inst-card:hover { transition: all .22s var(--ease); }
  
  /* Shimmer skeleton loader */
  @keyframes shimmer {
    0%   { background-position: -468px 0; }
    100% { background-position: 468px 0; }
  }
  .skeleton {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--surface) 25%, var(--cream) 50%, var(--surface) 75%);
    background-size: 936px 100%;
    animation: shimmer 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  }
  
  /* Page entrance */
  @keyframes pageIn { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px); } to { opacity:1; transform:none; } }
  .page-enter { animation: pageIn .5s var(--ease) both; }
  
  /* Number counter pulse */
  @keyframes countUp { from { transform: scale(.8); opacity: 0; } to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; } }
  .count-animate { animation: countUp .5s var(--ease) both; }
}

/* ── Image lazy load blur-in ── */
img[loading="lazy"] { transition: filter .4s; filter: blur(4px); }
img[loading="lazy"].loaded { filter: none; }

/* ── Improved section heads with accent line ── */
.sec-head-accent {
  text-align: center; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding-bottom: 24px; position: relative;
}
.sec-head-accent::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 48px; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet), var(--teal));
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ── Better spacing for stat cards ── */
.stat-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); padding: 28px 24px;
  text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet), var(--teal));
}
.stat-card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 44px; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--violet); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stat-card-lbl {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-lt);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px;
}

/* ── Toast notification ── */
.et-toast {
  position: fixed; top: 88px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: var(--r-md);
  font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  z-index: 9999; box-shadow: var(--sh-xl);
  max-width: 90vw; text-align: center;
  animation: toastIn .3s var(--ease) both;
}
@keyframes toastIn { from { opacity:0; transform: translate(-50%,-12px); } to { opacity:1; transform: translate(-50%,0); } }
.et-toast.success { background: #059669; color: #fff; }
.et-toast.error   { background: var(--violet); color: #fff; }
.et-toast.info    { background: var(--text); color: #fff; }

/* mobile-bar: defined above, all styles consolidated */

/* ── Mobile hero text fix (was unreadable at 360px) ── */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .hero h1 { font-size: 28px !important; }
  .hero-lead { font-size: 14px !important; }
  .hero-pill { font-size: 11px !important; padding: 6px 12px !important; }
  .hero-btns { gap: 8px; }
  .hero-btns .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 12px 16px; }
  .hs-num { font-size: 22px !important; }
}

/* ── Improved card hover consistency ── */
.card, .svc, .testi, .course-card, .exam-date-card, .val, .cov, 
.sc-card, .inst-card, .webinar-card, .plan-card, .rs-card {
  transition: transform .22s var(--ease), box-shadow .22s var(--ease), border-color .22s var(--ease);
}

/* ── Better grid at 480-560px (audit: crowded) ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .coverage-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .courses-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .exam-dates-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testi-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .results-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .rs-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero-inner    { padding: 60px 0 40px; }
  .sec           { padding: clamp(40px,6vw,72px) 0; }
}

/* ── Improved tab/medium screen (audit: overflow) ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .why-grid     { gap: 32px; }
  .about-grid   { gap: 32px; }
  .predictor-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .rank-insights { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .faq-q { font-size: 14px; padding: 15px 18px; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .process-grid::before { display: none; }
}

/* ── Image aspect ratio preservation ── */
.img-cover { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.img-contain { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }

/* ── Better table overflow on mobile ── */
.table-responsive { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
.table-responsive table { min-width: 600px; }

/* ── Performance: GPU compositing hints ── */
.fade-up, .hero-card, .hero-pill, .nav, .wa-float, .mobile-bar {
  will-change: transform;
}
.fade-up.in { will-change: auto; }

/* ── Color contrast improvements (WCAG AA) ── */
.topbar-link { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75) !important; }
.topbar-left { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65) !important; }
.footer-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55) !important; }
.text-lt-contrast { color: var(--text-mid) !important; }

/* ── Improved hero overlay on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero {
    background:
      linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(42,10,8,.94) 0%, rgba(42,10,8,.88) 100%),
      url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1576091160550-2173dba999ef?w=800&q=80') center 30%/cover no-repeat;
  }
}

/* ── Sticky nav improvement ── */
.nav {
  transition: box-shadow .22s var(--ease), background .22s;
}
.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.98) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(212,32,38,.12) !important;
}

/* ── Print styles ── */
@media print {
  .nav, .announce, .topbar, .wa-float, .mobile-bar, .mobile-nav,
  .hero-card, .cta-strip, footer { display: none !important; }
  .hero { min-height: auto; padding: 32px 0; background: none !important; }
  .hero h1 { color: var(--text) !important; }
  .hero-lead { color: var(--text-mid) !important; }
  a[href]::after { content: " (" attr(href) ")"; font-size: 10px; color: var(--text-lt); }
  body { font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5; }
  h1 { font-size: 24px; }
  h2 { font-size: 20px; }
}

/* ── Better empty states ── */
.empty-state {
  text-align: center; padding: 64px 24px;
  background: var(--surface); border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  border: 2px dashed var(--border);
}
.empty-state-icon { font-size: 56px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.empty-state h3  { color: var(--text-mid); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.empty-state p   { color: var(--text-lt); font-size: 14px; max-width: 400px; margin: 0 auto 20px; }

/* ── Search input improvement ── */
.search-input-wrap {
  position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.search-input-wrap input {
  width: 100%; padding: 12px 16px 12px 44px;
  border: 2px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 14px; outline: none; background: var(--white);
  transition: border-color .18s, box-shadow .18s;
}
.search-input-wrap input:focus {
  border-color: var(--violet); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212,32,38,.08);
}
.search-input-wrap .search-icon {
  position: absolute; left: 14px; color: var(--text-lt); pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Better number input / range ── */
input[type="range"] {
  -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none;
  width: 100%; height: 6px; border-radius: 3px;
  background: var(--border); outline: none; cursor: pointer;
}
input[type="range"]::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none; width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: var(--violet);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(212,32,38,.35); cursor: pointer;
}
input[type="range"]:focus { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212,32,38,.12); }

/* ── Better form validation states ── */
.field input.valid, .field select.valid { border-color: #059669; }
.field input.invalid, .field select.invalid { border-color: var(--violet); }
.field .field-hint { font-size: 12px; margin-top: 5px; color: var(--text-lt); }
.field .field-err  { font-size: 12px; margin-top: 5px; color: var(--violet); display: none; }
.field.has-error .field-err  { display: block; }
.field.has-error input, .field.has-error select { border-color: var(--violet); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212,32,38,.1); }
.field.has-success input, .field.has-success select { border-color: #059669; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(5,150,105,.1); }

/* ── Improved divider ── */
.divider { height: 1.5px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--border), transparent); margin: 40px 0; }
.divider-sm { height: 1px; background: var(--border); margin: 20px 0; }

/* ── Read more / truncation ── */
.line-clamp-2 { display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.line-clamp-3 { display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }

/* ── Chip / tag UI ── */
.chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white); color: var(--text-mid);
  cursor: pointer; transition: all .18s;
}
.chip:hover, .chip.active { background: var(--violet); color: #fff; border-color: var(--violet); }

/* ── Tooltip ── */
.tooltip-wrap { position: relative; display: inline-flex; }
.tooltip-wrap .tooltip {
  position: absolute; bottom: calc(100% + 8px); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--text); color: #fff; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: var(--r-sm); white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .18s;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
}
.tooltip-wrap .tooltip::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  border: 5px solid transparent; border-top-color: var(--text);
}
.tooltip-wrap:hover .tooltip { opacity: 1; }

/* ── Progress bar ── */
.progress-bar-wrap { height: 8px; background: var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-pill); overflow: hidden; }
.progress-bar { height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet), var(--teal)); border-radius: var(--r-pill); transition: width .6s var(--ease); }

/* ── Accordion (FAQ improvement) ── */
.faq-a { 
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .35s var(--ease), padding .35s var(--ease);
  padding: 0 22px;
}
.faq.open .faq-a { max-height: 400px; padding: 4px 22px 18px; }

/* ── Better scrollbar ── */
* { scrollbar-width: thin; scrollbar-color: var(--border) transparent; }
*::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; height: 6px; }
*::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
*::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--border-dk); border-radius: 3px; }
*::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--violet); }

/* ── Better lazy image placeholder ── */
.img-lazy-wrap { position: relative; background: var(--surface); border-radius: inherit; overflow: hidden; }
.img-lazy-wrap::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--surface), var(--cream), var(--surface)); background-size: 200%; animation: shimmer 1.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.img-lazy-wrap img { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ── Improved CTA strip for mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .cta-strip h2 { font-size: 24px; }
  .cta-strip p  { font-size: 15px; }
  .cta-btns { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
  .cta-btns .btn { width: 100%; max-width: 320px; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ── Container query support (modern browsers) ── */
@supports (container-type: inline-size) {
  .cq-container { container-type: inline-size; }
  @container (max-width: 400px) {
    .cq-stack { flex-direction: column; }
    .cq-hide  { display: none; }
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SCHEMA.ORG STRUCTURED DATA helpers (visual indicators)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* These classes match schema markup — no visual impact, just naming alignment */
.schema-org { /* no visual styles needed; used for data-schema-type attribute hooks */ }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CSS CONTAINMENT — Performance (audit: slow rendering)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* Isolate rendering for large sections */
.sec { contain: layout style; }
.card, .svc, .testi, .course-card { contain: layout style paint; }

/* Reduce repaints for sticky elements */
.nav  { contain: layout style; }
footer { contain: layout style; }

/* Content-visibility for off-screen sections (LCP boost) */
@supports (content-visibility: auto) {
  section.sec:not(.hero-section):not(:nth-child(-n+3)) {
    content-visibility: auto;
    contain-intrinsic-size: 0 500px;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FONT DISPLAY SWAP — Prevent FOIT
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* Handled via Google Fonts &display=swap — already in import URL */

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   IMPROVED CONTRAST RATIOS (WCAG AA)
   Minimum 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* Fix low-contrast areas identified in audit */
.text-lt-safe { color: #7A4020 !important; }  /* Meets 4.5:1 on white */
.footer-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6) !important; }  /* Improved from .45 */
.topbar-link    { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8) !important; }
.topbar-left    { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7) !important; }
.topbar-left span { color: #FFD740 !important; }
.announce       { font-size: 13px !important; font-weight: 600 !important; }

/* Better contrast on light backgrounds */
.rs-detail  { color: var(--text-mid) !important; }
.svc p      { color: var(--text-mid) !important; }
.process-grid .ps p { color: var(--text-mid) !important; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BETTER CLS PREVENTION (Cumulative Layout Shift)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* Reserve space for images before they load */
.hero { min-height: 92vh; }
.why-img-main { min-height: 440px; }
.about-img-main { min-height: 440px; }
.rs-avatar { min-width: 52px; min-height: 52px; }
.edc-icon  { min-width: 56px; min-height: 56px; }
.logo-img  { aspect-ratio: auto; }

/* Font size fluid scaling (prevents overflow on small screens) */
h1 { font-size: clamp(26px, 5vw, 62px); overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(22px, 4vw, 46px); overflow-wrap: break-word; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(17px, 2.5vw, 26px); }

/* Prevent horizontal overflow everywhere */
.wrap, .wrap-sm, section, article, aside, main {
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ANIMATION PERFORMANCE — Only GPU-compositable properties
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: .01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .ticker { animation: none; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   IMPROVED MOBILE NAV (audit: crowded spacing)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  /* Give mobile nav proper breathing room */
  .mobile-nav { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .mobile-nav a { 
    padding: 14px 0; 
    font-size: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .mobile-nav-actions .btn {
    padding: 14px; 
    font-size: 14px;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  /* Fix hero card hidden on mobile — show minimal version */
  .hero-card { display: none; }
  
  /* Improve hero stats on mobile */
  .hero-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .hs {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    padding: 12px 8px !important;
  }
  .hs:nth-child(even) { border-right: none !important; }
  .hs:last-child, .hs:nth-last-child(2) { border-bottom: none !important; }
  .hs-num { font-size: 22px !important; }
  
  /* Better button tap targets (min 44px) */
  .btn { min-height: 44px; }
  .btn-sm { min-height: 38px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SMOOTH PAGE TRANSITIONS
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  @keyframes pageLoad {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to   { opacity: 1; }
  }
  body { animation: pageLoad .25s ease both; }
}