/* ================================================
   TECHPANDA ACADEMY – guide.css (CLEANED)
   Only contains CSS for classes used in guide.html
   ================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600&display=swap');

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {
  --navy:       #1e2a6e;
  --navy-light: #e8eaf6;
  --green:      #3ab54a;
  --green-light:#e8f5ea;
  --green-dark: #2d9140;
  --pink-bg:    #fdf0f5;
  --light-bg:   #f9f4fb;
  --white:      #ffffff;
  --text:       #222244;
  --text-muted: #666688;
  --border:     #e0e0f0;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  background: #fff;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

/* ================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ================================================ */
nav {
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(30,42,110,.07);
}

.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 0 30px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 70px;
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--green));
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.logo-text .tech  { color: var(--navy); }
.logo-text .panda { color: var(--green); }
.logo-text .sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-links > li { position: relative; }

.nav-links > li > a {
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-links > li > a:hover { color: var(--navy); }

.nav-links > li > a .plus {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.dropdown {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 2px);
  left: 0;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  min-width: 210px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(30,42,110,.12);
  padding: 6px 0;
  z-index: 300;
}

.dropdown a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: all 0.15s;
}

.dropdown a:hover {
  background: var(--navy-light);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding-left: 24px;
}

.nav-links > li:hover .dropdown { display: block; }

.nav-enroll {
  background: var(--navy) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 10px 22px !important;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.nav-enroll:hover {
  background: var(--green) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

/* ================================================
   HERO
   ================================================ */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, #fce4ec 0%, #f3e5f5 40%, #e8eaf6 100%);
  padding: 60px 0 40px;
  min-height: 500px;
}

.hero-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 0 30px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 480px;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-left h1 {
  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.22;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hero-left h1 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.hero-left p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.hero-left .btn-consult {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.hero-left .btn-consult:hover {
  background: var(--green);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(30,42,110,.12);
}

.form-card h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-card input,
.form-card select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border 0.2s;
  background: #fff;
}

.form-card input:focus,
.form-card select:focus {
  border-color: var(--navy);
}

.form-card .btn-enroll {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.form-card .btn-enroll:hover { background: var(--green); }

/* ================================================
   STATS BAR
   ================================================ */
.stats-bar {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 22px 0;
}

.stats-bar .inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 0 30px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}

.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }

.stat-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
}

.stat-item span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #b0c0e0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  display: block;
}

/* ================================================
   SECTION COMMONS
   ================================================ */
section { padding: 60px 0; }

.sec-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 0 30px;
}

.sec-center { text-align: center; }

.sec-tag {
  color: var(--green);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.sec-title {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.sec-sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.btn-explore {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.btn-explore:hover { background: var(--green); }

/* ================================================
   WHY CHOOSE A PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE
   ================================================ */
.whyc-sec { background: #fff; }

.whyc-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 36px 0 50px;
}

.whyc-stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--light-bg);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.whyc-stat:hover {
  background: var(--navy-light);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.whyc-stat-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 19px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(30,42,110,.08);
}

.whyc-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.whyc-stat span {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.whyc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

.whyc-panel {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 30px;
}

.whyc-panel-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.whyc-panel-sub {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.whyc-timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.whyc-tl-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.whyc-tl-step {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.whyc-tl-final {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--navy);
}

.whyc-tl-arrow {
  color: var(--green);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.whyc-salary-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.whyc-salary-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr 80px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.whyc-salary-role {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
}

.whyc-salary-bar {
  height: 8px;
  background: #e6e6f2;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.whyc-salary-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy), var(--green));
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.whyc-salary-val {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-align: right;
}

/* ================================================
   TOP 5 SKILLS (card grid pattern)
   ================================================ */
.skillz-sec { background: var(--light-bg); }

.skillz-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin: 36px 0;
}

.skillz-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 30px 18px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--navy);
}

.skillz-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(30,42,110,.14);
}

.skillz-card.sc-1 { border-top-color: #1e2a6e; }
.skillz-card.sc-2 { border-top-color: #ec407a; }
.skillz-card.sc-3 { border-top-color: #00838f; }
.skillz-card.sc-4 { border-top-color: #3ab54a; }
.skillz-card.sc-5 { border-top-color: #f9a825; }

.skillz-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  right: -6px;
  font-size: 46px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(30,42,110,.06);
  line-height: 1;
}

.skillz-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.skillz-card.sc-2 .skillz-icon { background: #fce4ec; }
.skillz-card.sc-3 .skillz-icon { background: #e0f7fa; }
.skillz-card.sc-4 .skillz-icon { background: var(--green-light); }
.skillz-card.sc-5 .skillz-icon { background: #fff8e1; }

.skillz-card h4 {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.skillz-card p {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.skillz-foot {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.skillz-points {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
}

.skillz-point {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* ================================================
   WHY TECHPANDA — STRENGTHS
   ================================================ */
.courses-sec { background: #fff; }

.why-points-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.why-point-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.why-point-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30,42,110,.08);
}

.wp-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.wp-text h4 {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.wp-text p {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.why-points-grid .why-point-card:last-child {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ================================================ */
.testi-sec { background: #fff; }

.testi-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: start;
}

.google-box {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.google-logo  { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.google-box .stars  { color: #fbbc04; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.google-box .rating { font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); }
.google-box .reviews{ font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); }

.btn-review {
  display: block;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 9px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 12px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.btn-review:hover { background: var(--green); }

.testi-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.testi-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(30,42,110,.1);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.testi-card .g-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.testi-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.testi-avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--green));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.testi-head strong { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; }
.testi-head span   { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); }

.testi-stars {
  color: #fbbc04;
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.testi-card p {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ================================================
   DEMO BAND
   ================================================ */
.demo-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), #2e3d9e);
  padding: 40px 0;
}

.demo-band .inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 0 30px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}

.demo-band h2 { font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; }
.demo-band p  { color: #b0c0e0; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 4px; }

.btn-demo {
  background: var(--green);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.btn-demo:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--green); }

/* ================================================
   3-STEP PROCESS
   ================================================ */
.process-sec { background: var(--light-bg); }

.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.process-step {
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.ps-blue   { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#42a5f5,#1976d2); color: #fff; border: 3px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.ps-pink   { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#ec407a,#c2185b); color: #fff; border: 3px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.ps-yellow { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#ffca28,#f9a825); color: #333; border: 3px dashed rgba(0,0,0,.15); }

.process-step .step-icon { font-size: 36px; margin-bottom: 14px; }

.process-step h3 {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.process-step p { font-size: 12px; opacity: .85; line-height: 1.5; }

/* ================================================
   ONLINE LEARNING
   ================================================ */
.online-sec { background: #fff; }

.online-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.student-img-wrap { position: relative; }

.student-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff9c4, #fff3e0);
  border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 50% / 40% 40% 60% 60%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 80px;
  position: relative;
}

.float-dots {
  position: absolute;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid;
}

.fd1 { top: 20%; left: 5%; border-color: var(--navy); }
.fd2 { top: 30%; left: 2%; border-color: var(--green); width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.fd3 { bottom: 30%; right: 5%; border-color: #f06292; }
.fd4 { bottom: 20%; right: 2%; width: 12px; height: 12px; border-color: #ffca28; }

.online-right h2 { font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.online-right p  { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px; }

.online-icons-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.online-icon-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px 8px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.online-icon-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30,42,110,.1);
}

.online-icon-card .oi-img {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #f0f0f8;
  margin: 0 auto 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 28px;
}

.online-icon-card p { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }

.btn-explore-sm {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 11px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.btn-explore-sm:hover { background: var(--green); }

/* ================================================
   FAQ
   ================================================ */
.faq-sec { background: var(--light-bg); }

.faq-list {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(30,42,110,.07);
}

.faq-q {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
}

.faq-num {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-a {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding-left: 42px;
}

/* ================================================
   CONTACT / DEMO FORM
   ================================================ */
.contact-sec { background: #fff; }

.contact-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.contact-img-wrap { position: relative; }

.contact-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 340px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffe0b2, #fff9c4);
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 80px;
  position: relative;
}

.dot-grid {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 8px);
  gap: 6px;
}

.dot-grid span {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: #c5cae9;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: block;
}

.dot-grid-br {
  bottom: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  top: auto;
  left: auto;
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
}

.contact-form-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: var(--text);
}

.contact-form-card input,
.contact-form-card textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border 0.2s;
  resize: none;
}

.contact-form-card input:focus,
.contact-form-card textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--navy);
}

.contact-form-card textarea { height: 90px; }

.btn-submit {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.btn-submit:hover { background: var(--green); }

/* ================================================
   FOOTER
   ================================================ */
footer {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #a0b0d0;
  padding: 50px 0 0;
}

.footer-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 0 30px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 36px;
}

.footer-logo { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer-logo .logo { font-size: 22px; }
.footer-logo .logo .tech  { color: #8899cc; }
.footer-logo .logo .panda { color: var(--green); }

footer p.foot-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #8899bb;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

footer h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--green);
  display: inline-block;
}

footer ul { list-style: none; }

footer ul li { margin-bottom: 8px; }

footer ul li a {
  color: #8899bb;
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: color 0.15s;
}

footer ul li a:hover { color: var(--green); }

.foot-contact li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #8899bb;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.foot-contact li span {
  color: var(--green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-bottom {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 40px auto 0;
  padding: 16px 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 12.5px;
}

.footer-bottom a { color: var(--green); }

/* ================================================
   FLOATING BUTTONS
   ================================================ */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: #25d366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37,211,102,.4);
  z-index: 500;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.wa-float:hover { transform: scale(1.1); }

.email-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(30,42,110,.35);
  z-index: 500;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.email-float:hover { transform: scale(1.1); }

/* ================================================
   RESPONSIVE – TABLET
   ================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .hero-inner            { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testi-grid            { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .online-inner          { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-inner         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-inner          { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-bar .inner      { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .process-steps         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .online-icons-grid     { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .whyc-stats            { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .whyc-grid             { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .skillz-grid           { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .why-points-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-points-grid .why-point-card:last-child { grid-column: auto; max-width: none; }
}

/* ================================================
   RESPONSIVE – MOBILE
   ================================================ */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nav-links             { display: none; }
  .hero-left h1          { font-size: 28px; }
  .footer-inner          { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testi-grid            { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .whyc-stats            { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .whyc-salary-row       { grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr 70px; }
  .skillz-grid           { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .faq-a                 { padding-left: 0; }
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   NAVIGATION
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: box-shadow .3s;
}
nav.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.09); }

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
}

/* Logo */
.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: opacity .2s;
}
.logo:hover { opacity: .85; }
.logo-mark { color: var(--blue); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; font-family: var(--ff); line-height: 1; }
.logo-text  { color: var(--navy); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; font-family: var(--ff); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.logo-dot   { color: var(--green); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; margin-right: 2px; }

/* Nav links */
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }
.nav-link {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all .15s;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--blue);
  border-radius: 1px;
  transition: width .2s;
}
.nav-link:hover  { color: var(--blue); background: var(--blue-bg); }
.nav-link.active { color: var(--blue); font-weight: 600; }
.nav-link.active::after, .nav-link:hover::after { width: 20px; }

.nav-enroll {
  background: var(--grad-btn);
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 10px 22px !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
  margin-left: 8px;
}
.nav-enroll:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37,99,235,.35); background: var(--blue-dark) !important; }
.nav-enroll::after { display: none; }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px; border-radius: 8px; }
.hamburger span { width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--navy); border-radius: 2px; transition: all .3s; display: block; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px,5px); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px,-5px); }

.mobile-menu { display: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); background: #fff; }
.mobile-menu.open { display: block; animation: slideDown .25s ease; }
.mobile-link {
  display: block; padding: 14px 24px;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  cursor: pointer; transition: background .15s;
}
.mobile-link:hover { background: var(--blue-bg); color: var(--blue); }
.mobile-menu-cta { padding: 16px 24px 20px; }

/* ================================================================
   GUIDE PAGE EXTENSIONS — "IT Course Training Institute" page
   Ethnic-warm accent layer + motion system.
   Appended to guide.css — reuses existing tokens (--navy, --green,
   --light-bg, --border, --text, --text-muted) and adds a warm
   saffron/terracotta accent pair used only inside .ethnic-page
   sections, plus reusable animation utilities.
   ================================================================ */

:root {
  --saffron:      #e08a2c;
  --saffron-dark: #c06a12;
  --terracotta:   #c1502e;
  --indigo-deep:  #232a63;
  --marigold-bg:  #fff6e9;
}

/* ---------------- motion utilities ---------------- */
@keyframes slideInLeft {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-46px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes slideInRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(46px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes gradientFlow {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 50%; }
}
@keyframes floatSlow {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(2deg); }
}

.reveal-left,
.reveal-right,
.reveal-up {
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.reveal-left  { transform: translateX(-46px); }
.reveal-right { transform: translateX(46px); }
.reveal-up    { transform: translateY(26px); }

.reveal-left.in-view  { animation: slideInLeft .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) forwards; }
.reveal-right.in-view { animation: slideInRight .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) forwards; }
.reveal-up.in-view    { animation: fadeUp .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) forwards; }

.reveal-stagger.in-view > * { animation-fill-mode: forwards; }
.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .05s; }
.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .14s; }
.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .23s; }
.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .32s; }
.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: .41s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal-left, .reveal-right, .reveal-up { opacity: 1; transform: none; animation: none !important; }
  .nav-link::after, .it-hero-badge, .float-dots { animation: none !important; }
}

/* ---------------- animated nav accent (site-wide) ---------------- */
.nav-link {
  position: relative;
}
.nav-link::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 10%; right: 10%; bottom: 3px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--saffron), var(--terracotta), var(--green), var(--saffron));
  background-size: 300% 100%;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
  animation: gradientFlow 3.5s linear infinite;
}
.nav-link:hover::before,
.nav-link.active::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.nav-guide-dropdown { position: relative; }
.guide-trigger { cursor: pointer; }
.guide-dropdown-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 6px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 200px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(30,42,110,.14);
  padding: 6px 0;
  z-index: 300;
}
.guide-dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: background .15s, padding-left .15s, color .15s;
}
.guide-dropdown-menu a:hover { background: var(--marigold-bg); color: var(--saffron-dark); padding-left: 24px; }
.nav-guide-dropdown:hover .guide-dropdown-menu { display: block; }

/* ================================================================
   ETHNIC PAGE — page-scoped wrapper (only affects the new guide)
   ================================================================ */
.ethnic-page { position: relative; }

/* subtle kolam / paisley motif used as repeating background texture */
.ethnic-page .motif-bg {
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(224,138,44,.07) 0, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(35,42,99,.06) 0, transparent 45%);
}

/* ---------------- IT HERO (with background image) ---------------- */
.it-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 74px 0 54px;
  min-height: 540px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(35,42,99,.93) 0%, rgba(192,106,18,.82) 55%, rgba(58,181,74,.55) 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522202176988-66273c2fd55f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=60') center/cover;
}
.it-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255,255,255,.035) 0 2px, transparent 2px 26px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.it-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 0 30px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 460px;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}
.it-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  animation: floatSlow 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.it-hero-left h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.it-hero-left h1 span { color: #ffd9a0; }
.it-hero-left p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  max-width: 560px;
}
.it-hero-form {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
}
.it-hero-form h3 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 18px; color: var(--text); }
.it-hero-form input, .it-hero-form select {
  width: 100%; padding: 13px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px; font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 13px; color: var(--text);
}
.it-hero-form input:focus, .it-hero-form select:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--saffron); }
.btn-it-enroll {
  width: 100%; border: none; padding: 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer;
  color: #fff; font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--terracotta), var(--saffron), var(--terracotta));
  background-size: 220% 100%;
  animation: gradientFlow 4s linear infinite;
  transition: transform .2s;
}
.btn-it-enroll:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ---------------- section shell reused ---------------- */
.eth-tag {
  color: var(--saffron-dark);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* ---------------- mode cards (online/classroom/hybrid) ---------------- */
.mode-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin: 36px 0 46px; }
.mode-card {
  background: var(--marigold-bg);
  border: 1px solid #f3ddb6;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.mode-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(224,138,44,.18); }
.mode-icon { font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.mode-card p { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.5; }
.mode-note {
  text-align: center; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--indigo-deep);
  background: #fff; border: 1px dashed var(--saffron); border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 18px; margin-bottom: 50px;
}

/* ---------------- duration flow (left to right connected steps) ---------------- */
.duration-flow {
  display: flex; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; overflow-x: auto; padding-bottom: 6px; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.duration-step {
  flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 190px; position: relative;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 14px; padding: 22px 18px; margin-right: 22px;
}
.duration-step:last-child { margin-right: 0; }
.duration-step::after {
  content: '→';
  position: absolute; right: -24px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--saffron); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;
}
.duration-step:last-child::after { display: none; }
.duration-step .d-badge {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--indigo-deep), var(--saffron-dark)); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.duration-step h4 { font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.duration-step span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ---------------- cost cards ---------------- */
.cost-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin: 30px 0 14px; }
.cost-card {
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 22px 18px; color: #fff; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cost-card h4 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.cost-card p { font-size: 12px; opacity: .92; line-height: 1.5; }
.cost-card.c1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3ab54a, #2d9140); }
.cost-card.c2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #1e2a6e); }
.cost-card.c3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--saffron), var(--saffron-dark)); }
.cost-card.c4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--terracotta), #8a2f16); }

/* ---------------- course pill grid (10 courses) ---------------- */
.course-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin: 36px 0; }
.course-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px 18px; text-align: center;
  transition: transform .25s, box-shadow .25s, border-color .25s;
}
.course-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(224,138,44,.16); border-color: var(--saffron); }
.course-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px; background: var(--marigold-bg);
}
.course-card h4 { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.course-card p { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.course-salary { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--saffron-dark); }

/* ---------------- placement process (5 connected steps) ---------------- */
.place-steps {
  position: relative;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin: 40px 0 8px;
}
.place-steps::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 26px; left: 6%; right: 6%; height: 2px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--saffron) 0 8px, transparent 8px 16px);
}
.place-step { position: relative; text-align: center; }
.place-num {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 14px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 800; font-size: 16px; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--indigo-deep), var(--saffron-dark));
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(224,138,44,.3);
}
.place-step h4 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.place-step p { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.5; }

.place-metrics {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 40px; margin-top: 44px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: var(--indigo-deep); border-radius: 16px; padding: 26px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.place-metrics::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(224,138,44,.25), transparent);
  background-size: 200% 100%; animation: gradientFlow 5s linear infinite;
}
.place-metric { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; color: #fff; }
.place-metric strong { display: block; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; color: #ffd9a0; }
.place-metric span { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }

/* ---------------- career path timeline (alternating slide-in) ---------------- */
.career-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-top: 36px; }
.career-card {
  background: var(--marigold-bg); border-radius: 16px; padding: 22px 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
}
.career-avatar {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--saffron), var(--terracotta));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 20px;
}
.career-path { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--indigo-deep); }
.career-path b { color: var(--saffron-dark); }

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .it-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mode-grid, .cost-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .course-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .place-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .place-steps::before { display: none; }
  .career-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .duration-flow { flex-direction: column; }
  .duration-step { margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 22px; }
  .duration-step::after { content: '↓'; right: 50%; top: auto; bottom: -20px; transform: translateX(50%); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .mode-grid, .cost-grid, .course-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .place-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .it-hero-left h1 { font-size: 27px; }
}

/* ================================================================
   PLACEMENT GUIDE PAGE EXTENSIONS
   (used by it-training-institute-in-chennai.html)
   ================================================================ */

/* package / salary card row (5 items) */
.package-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin: 30px 0 14px; }
.package-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 14px; padding: 20px 16px; text-align: center;
  transition: transform .25s, box-shadow .25s, border-color .25s;
}
.package-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(224,138,44,.16); border-color: var(--saffron); }
.package-role { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.package-val  { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--saffron-dark); }

/* hiring pipeline (Freshers -> Junior Roles -> Companies) */
.hire-flow { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.hire-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hire-step {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--text); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 8px; white-space: nowrap;
}
.hire-step.hire-final { background: var(--indigo-deep); color: #fff; border-color: var(--indigo-deep); }
.hire-arrow { color: var(--saffron-dark); font-weight: 700; }

/* FAQ accordion (used on placement page) */
.faq-acc .faq-item { cursor: pointer; }
.faq-acc .faq-q { justify-content: space-between; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.faq-acc .faq-q .faq-toggle {
  font-size: 18px; color: var(--saffron-dark); font-weight: 700; transition: transform .3s;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.faq-acc .faq-a {
  display: none;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .35s ease;
}
.faq-acc .faq-item.active .faq-a { display: block; max-height: 300px; animation: fadeUp .4s ease; }
.faq-acc .faq-item.active .faq-toggle { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-acc .faq-item.active { border-color: var(--saffron); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(224,138,44,.12); }

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .package-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .package-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hire-row { gap: 6px; }
}