/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   iTechPanda – styles.css  (Premium Redesign)
   Palette: Deep Indigo · Electric Blue · Emerald
   Font: DM Sans + DM Serif Display
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=DM+Sans:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..40,300;0,9..40,400;0,9..40,500;0,9..40,600;0,9..40,700;0,9..40,800;1,9..40,400&family=DM+Serif+Display:ital@0;1&display=swap');

/* ── CSS VARIABLES ── */
:root {
  /* ── PREMIUM PALETTE ── */
  --navy:         #1e2d6b;          /* Deep indigo-navy */
  --navy-dark:    #131d4a;
  --navy-light:   #2d3f8f;
  --blue:         #2563eb;          /* Electric blue (primary CTA) */
  --blue-dark:    #1a4fd4;
  --blue-light:   #4f80f5;
  --blue-ultra:   #6366f1;          /* Violet accent */
  --green:        #059669;          /* Rich emerald */
  --green-dark:   #047857;
  --green-light:  #10b981;
  --green-bg:     #ecfdf5;
  --blue-bg:      #eef2ff;
  --navy-bg:      #eef0fa;
  --violet-bg:    #f5f3ff;

  /* Surface & Neutrals */
  --ink:          #0d1117;
  --ink2:         #1c2333;
  --muted:        #64748b;
  --muted2:       #94a3b8;
  --light:        #f8fafc;
  --light2:       #f1f5f9;
  --border:       #e2e8f0;
  --border2:      #cbd5e1;
  --white:        #ffffff;
  --surface:      #fafbff;

  /* ── PREMIUM GRADIENTS ── */
  --grad-bar:     linear-gradient(90deg, #1a4fd4 0%, #059669 100%);
  --grad-hero:    linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1545 0%, #1e2d6b 40%, #1a3a7c 70%, #0d4f6c 100%);
  --grad-btn:     linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #1a4fd4 100%);
  --grad-green:   linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #047857 100%);
  --grad-card:    linear-gradient(135deg, #eef2ff 0%, #ecfdf5 100%);
  --grad-violet:  linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1 0%, #2563eb 100%);
  --grad-mesh:    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 20% 50%, rgba(99,102,241,.14) 0%, transparent 60%),
                  radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 80% 30%, rgba(37,99,235,.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
                  radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 50% 90%, rgba(5,150,105,.12) 0%, transparent 60%);

  /* Typography */
  --ff:           'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  --ff-display:   'DM Serif Display', serif;

  /* Spacing & Shape */
  --radius:       10px;
  --radius-lg:    16px;
  --radius-xl:    24px;
  --radius-2xl:   32px;
  --radius-pill:  40px;

  /* Refined Shadows */
  --shadow-sm:    0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  --shadow:       0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.07), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  --shadow-lg:    0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.10), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  --shadow-xl:    0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.12), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --shadow-blue:  0 6px 24px rgba(37,99,235,.28), 0 2px 8px rgba(37,99,235,.14);
  --shadow-green: 0 6px 24px rgba(5,150,105,.28), 0 2px 8px rgba(5,150,105,.14);
  --shadow-navy:  0 6px 24px rgba(30,45,107,.28), 0 2px 8px rgba(30,45,107,.14);
  --shadow-card:  0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.05), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.06);

  --transition:   .28s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);

  /* ── SUB-COURSE PAGE TOKENS ── */
  --body:         #374151;
  --card:         #ffffff;
  --primary:      #0d6e6e;
  --primary-dk:   #0a5353;
  --primary-lt:   #e6f4f4;
  --accent:       #2563eb;
  --accent-lt:    #eef2ff;
  --accent2:      #1a4fd4;
  --green-lt:     #ecfdf5;
  --amber:        #d97706;
  --amber-lt:     #fffbeb;
  --red:          #dc2626;
  --ff-h:         'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  --ff-body:      'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  --ff-serif:     'DM Serif Display', serif;
  --r:            10px;
  --rl:           16px;
  --rxl:          24px;
}

/* ── RESET ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body { font-family: var(--ff); color: var(--ink); background: var(--surface); line-height: 1.7; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; overflow-x: hidden; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--ff); border: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* ── UTILITIES ── */
.container   { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
.section     { padding: 96px 0; }
.section-sm  { padding: 64px 0; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-8  { margin-top: 8px; }
.mt-16 { margin-top: 16px; }
.mt-24 { margin-top: 24px; }
.mt-32 { margin-top: 32px; }
.mt-48 { margin-top: 48px; }

/* ── GRIDS ── */
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 20px; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   TYPOGRAPHY
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.tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  background: var(--blue-bg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,.18);
  padding: 5px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(37,99,235,.08);
}
.tag-green { color: var(--green); background: var(--green-bg); border-color: rgba(5,150,105,.18); box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(5,150,105,.08); }
.tag-navy  { color: var(--blue-ultra);  background: var(--violet-bg);  border-color: rgba(99,102,241,.2); box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(99,102,241,.08); }

.eyebrow {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.eyebrow em { color: var(--blue); font-style: normal; }
.eyebrow em.green { color: var(--green); }

.lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: black;
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 695px;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    /* text-align: center; */
  
}

.section-header           { max-width: 620px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.section-header.center    { margin: 0 auto 56px; text-align: center; }
.section-header .lead     { margin-top: 14px; }
.section-header.center .lead { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   BUTTONS
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.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--ff);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--grad-btn);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(37,99,235,.35); filter: brightness(1.08); }

.btn-green {
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb 0%, #16a34a 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-green);
}
.btn-green:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(22,163,74,.35); filter: brightness(1.08); }

.btn-navy {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-navy);
}
.btn-navy:hover { background: var(--navy-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-outline {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); transform: translateY(-1px); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.btn-outline-white:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-color: #fff; }

.btn-white { background: #fff; color: var(--blue); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.btn-white:hover { background: var(--light); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-lg { padding: 16px 36px; font-size: 15px; border-radius: 12px; }
.btn-sm { padding: 9px 20px; font-size: 13px; }
.btn-pill { border-radius: var(--grad-btn);color: black; border-color: #047857;}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   INFO BAR (blue-to-green gradient strip)
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.info-bar {
  background: var(--grad-bar);
  padding: 12px 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.info-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  opacity: .92;
  transition: opacity .15s;
}
.info-item:hover { opacity: 1; }
.info-sep { opacity: .4; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   NAVIGATION
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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; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO
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.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1f5c 0%, #1a3a8f 30%, #1e5f74 65%, #0f7a5a 100%);
  padding: 40px 0 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Animated background mesh */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 10% 80%, rgba(22,163,74,.18) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 90% 10%, rgba(96,165,250,.22) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 50% 50%, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 0%, transparent 80%);
  z-index: 0;
}
/* Subtle dot pattern overlay */
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  color: #a7f3d0;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero-badge-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--green); border-radius: 50%; animation: blink 1.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  color: #ffffff;
   margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero h1 em { color: #60a5fa; font-style: normal; }
.hero h1 em.green { color: #4ade80; }
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  margin-top: 18px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; margin-top: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  border: none;
}

/* Gradient border line only */
.hero-stats::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgb(255 255 255), rgb(255 255 255), rgba(255, 255, 255, .3), transparent);
  /* background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.3), rgba(74,222,128,.5), rgba(255,255,255,.3), transparent); */
}


.hero-stat-num { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800; color: #ffffff; letter-spacing: -.02em; line-height: 1.2; }
.hero-stat-lbl { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); margin-top: 5px; }

/* Hero form card */
.hero-form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  /* animation: heroCardIn .8s .3s both; */
   position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}
.hero-form-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero-form-sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Course icon strip */
.course-strip {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.course-icon-pill {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  min-width: 75px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.course-icon-pill:hover { 
  border-color: rgba(74,222,128,.6); 
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); 
  color: #ffffff; 
  transform: translateY(-2px); 
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.course-icon-pill span { font-size: 22px; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   TRUSTED BAR
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.trusted-bar { background: var(--light2); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 20px 0; }
.trusted-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 36px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.trusted-label { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted2); white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; }
.trusted-logos { display: flex; gap: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
.trusted-logo { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink2); opacity: .55; transition: opacity .2s; }
.trusted-logo:hover { opacity: 1; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE / INFO CARDS
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.card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.card::before {
  display: none;
}
.card:hover { 
  border-color: var(--blue); 
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12); 
  transform: translateY(-3px); 
}
.card.green-accent::before { background: var(--grad-green); }
.card.navy-accent::before  { background: var(--navy); }

.card-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 24px;
}
.card-icon.blue   { background: var(--blue-bg); }
.card-icon.green  { background: var(--green-bg); }
.card-icon.navy   { background: var(--navy-bg); }
.card-icon.light  { background: var(--light2); }

.card h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: -.01em; color: var(--ink); }
.card p  { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   COURSE CARDS
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.course-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.course-card:hover { 
  border-color: var(--blue); 
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15); 
  transform: translateY(-4px); 
}
.course-card-top { padding: 24px 39px 0; }
.course-emoji { font-size: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
.course-cat {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.course-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; letter-spacing: -.01em; color: var(--ink); }
.course-meta { display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-top: 12px; padding-bottom: 18px; }
.course-meta-item { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.course-card-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 14px 24px;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  margin-top: auto; background: var(--light);
}
.course-fee { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }
.enroll-btn { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; transition: gap .2s; }
.course-card:hover .enroll-btn { gap: 8px; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   STATS BAR
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.stats-bar { background: var(--grad-bar); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.stats-bar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, transparent, transparent 20px, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 20px, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 40px);
}
.stats-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.stat-item { padding: 44px 24px; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); transition: background .2s; }
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.stat-num { font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1; }
.stat-label { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); margin-top: 6px; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.testi-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.testi-card:hover { 
  border-color: var(--blue); 
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12); 
  transform: translateY(-3px); 
}
.testi-stars { color: #f59e0b; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 14px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.testi-text { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink2); line-height: 1.75; font-style: italic; }
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 22px; }
.testi-avatar { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: #fff; flex-shrink: 0; }
.testi-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; }
.testi-role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 72px; align-items: center; }
.about-visual { position: relative; }
.about-img-box {
  /* background: var(--grad-card); */
  /* border-radius: var(--radius-xl); */
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  /* border: 1px solid var(--border); */
   overflow: hidden; position: relative;
}
.about-img-box::before { content: 'iTechPanda'; font-size: 5rem; font-weight: 900; color: rgba(37,99,235,.06); letter-spacing: -.05em; position: absolute; white-space: nowrap; }
.about-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: -20px; right: -20px;
  background: var(--grad-btn); color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 18px 22px;
  text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}
.about-badge-num { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; }
.about-badge-txt { font-size: 11px; opacity: .85; margin-top: 3px; font-weight: 500; }
.value-item { display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.value-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; background: var(--blue-bg); border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 18px; transition: transform .2s; }
.value-item:hover .value-icon { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg); }
.value-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 4px; color: var(--navy); }
.value-desc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   TRAINER CARDS
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.trainer-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.trainer-card:hover { 
  border-color: var(--blue); 
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12); 
  transform: translateY(-3px); 
}
.trainer-avatar { width: 76px; height: 76px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff;}
.trainer-name { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.01em; color: var(--navy); }
.trainer-role { font-size: 13px; color: var(--blue); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 5px; }
.trainer-exp { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   PLACEMENT
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.company-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.company-chip { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 8px; padding: 9px 18px; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink2); transition: all .2s; }
.company-chip:hover { border-color: var(--blue); color: var(--blue); background: var(--blue-bg); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.alumni-card { 
  background: var(--white); 
  border: 1px solid var(--border); 
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); 
  padding: 24px; 
  display: flex; 
  gap: 16px; 
  align-items: flex-start; 
  transition: all 0.3s ease; 
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.alumni-card:hover { 
  border-color: var(--blue); 
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12); 
  transform: translateY(-3px); 
}
.alumni-av { width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; }
.alumni-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: -.01em; color: var(--navy); }
.alumni-role { font-size: 13px; color: var(--blue); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 3px; }
.alumni-course { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 6px; }
.salary-badge { display: inline-block; background: var(--green-bg); color: var(--green); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; padding: 4px 11px; border-radius: 20px; margin-top: 8px; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   BLOG
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.blog-card { 
  background: var(--white); 
  border: 1px solid var(--border); 
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); 
  overflow: hidden; 
  transition: all 0.3s ease; 
  cursor: pointer; 
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.blog-card:hover { 
  border-color: var(--blue); 
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12); 
  transform: translateY(-3px); 
}
.blog-img { aspect-ratio: 16/9; background: var(--grad-card); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 2.8rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.blog-body { padding: 24px; }
.blog-cat { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.blog-title { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: -.01em; color: var(--ink); }
.blog-excerpt { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.65; }
.blog-meta { display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-top: 18px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted2); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT / FORMS
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: start; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.form-label { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink2); margin-bottom: 7px; }
.form-input {
  width: 100%; padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border2); border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: var(--ff); font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--white); outline: none;
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.form-input:focus { border-color: var(--blue); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37,99,235,.1); }
.form-input::placeholder { color: var(--muted2); }
.form-select {
  width: 100%; padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border2); border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: var(--ff); font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--white); outline: none; cursor: pointer;
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%236b7280' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Cpath d='M6 9l6 6 6-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 14px center; padding-right: 44px;
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.form-select:focus { border-color: var(--blue); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37,99,235,.1); }
.contact-info-item { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.contact-icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; background: var(--blue-bg); border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-info-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 4px; color: var(--navy); }
.contact-info-text { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.success-msg { background: var(--green-bg); border: 1px solid rgba(22,163,74,.25); color: var(--green-dark); padding: 14px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; display: none; margin-top: 14px; animation: fadeIn .4s ease; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   COURSE DETAIL
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.course-hero { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; padding: 80px 0 64px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.course-hero::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -150px; right: -100px; width: 500px; height: 500px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37,99,235,.3) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.course-hero::after  { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -100px; left: 30%; width: 300px; height: 300px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(22,163,74,.2) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.breadcrumb { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.breadcrumb span { cursor: pointer; transition: color .15s; }
.breadcrumb span:hover { color: #fff; }
.course-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -.025em; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.course-meta-bar { display: flex; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 24px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.course-meta-tag { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }

.course-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px; gap: 52px; align-items: start; padding: 64px 0; }
.sticky-card { position: sticky; top: 88px; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.sticky-price { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.sticky-price span { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 400; }
.feature-list { list-style: none; margin: 22px 0; }
.feature-list li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink2); padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.feature-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.check { color: var(--green); font-weight: 700; }

.syllabus-item { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); margin-bottom: 8px; overflow: hidden; transition: border-color .2s; }
.syllabus-item:hover { border-color: var(--blue-light); }
.syllabus-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 16px 20px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; background: var(--light); transition: background .2s; }
.syllabus-head:hover { background: var(--blue-bg); }
.syllabus-head span { font-size: 18px; color: var(--blue); font-weight: 700; }
.syllabus-body { padding: 16px 20px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); display: none; }
.syllabus-body.open { display: block; animation: fadeIn .25s ease; }

.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.faq-q { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 18px 0; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; transition: color .15s; }
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.faq-q span { font-size: 18px; color: var(--blue); font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; margin-left: 16px; }
.faq-a { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; padding-bottom: 20px; display: none; }
.faq-a.open { display: block; animation: fadeIn .25s ease; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS STEPS
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 0; position: relative; }
.steps::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 28px; left: 12.5%; right: 12.5%; height: 2px; background: var(--grad-btn); z-index: 0; }
.step { text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: 0 16px; }
.step-num { width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--white); border: 2.5px solid var(--blue); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 18px; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--blue); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(37,99,235,.08); transition: all .25s; }
.step:hover .step-num { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; transform: scale(1.1); box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue); }
.step h3 { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--navy); }
.step p  { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.55; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   CTA BAND
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cta-band { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a1a1a1 0%, #0f2045 50%, #16a34a 100%);; padding: 88px 0; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-band::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -150px; left: -100px; width: 500px; height: 500px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37,99,235,.3) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.cta-band::after  { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -100px; right: -80px; width: 400px; height: 400px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(22,163,74,.25) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.cta-band > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-band h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.7rem); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -.025em; }
.cta-band p  { font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); margin-top: 14px; }
.cta-band .btns { display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 34px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE HERO (light and dark versions)
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-hero { background: var(--light); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 125px 0 150px; }
.page-hero-navy { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; padding: 76px 0 60px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.page-hero-navy::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -150px; right: -100px; width: 450px; height: 450px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37,99,235,.3) 0%, transparent 70%); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   CHIPS
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.chip { display: inline-block; background: var(--light2); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 20px; padding: 6px 14px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink2); font-weight: 500; transition: all .15s; }
.chip:hover { background: var(--blue-bg); border-color: var(--blue-light); color: var(--blue); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   FLOATING WHATSAPP BTN
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px; right: 28px;
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: #25d366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37,211,102,.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 999;
  transition: all .25s;
  animation: floatPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.whatsapp-float:hover { transform: scale(1.12); box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(37,211,102,.5); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
footer { background: var(--navy-dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); padding: 68px 0 32px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; margin-bottom: 52px; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 14px; margin-top: 14px; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 270px; }
.footer-col h4 { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 18px; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.footer-link { display: block; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); cursor: pointer; transition: color .15s; }
.footer-link:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 22px; }
.social-btn { width: 38px; height: 38px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-radius: 9px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; cursor: pointer; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); transition: all .2s; }
.social-btn:hover { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); padding-top: 28px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-size: 13px; }
.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 24px; }
.footer-bottom-links span { cursor: pointer; transition: color .15s; }
.footer-bottom-links span:hover { color: #fff; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   ANIMATIONS
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@keyframes fadeUp   { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); } to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
@keyframes fadeIn   { from { opacity:0; } to { opacity:1; } }
@keyframes slideDown{ from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(-8px); } to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
@keyframes blink    { 0%,100% { opacity:1; } 50% { opacity:.3; } }
@keyframes heroCardIn { from { opacity:0; transform:translateX(24px); } to { opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); } }
@keyframes floatPulse { 0%,100% { transform:scale(1); box-shadow:0 6px 24px rgba(37,211,102,.4); } 50% { transform:scale(1.05); box-shadow:0 10px 36px rgba(37,211,102,.55); } }

/* Scroll reveal */
.reveal { opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); transition: opacity .65s ease, transform .65s ease; }
.reveal.visible { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay:.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay:.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay:.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay:.4s; }

/* Hero entrance */
.anim { opacity:0; animation: fadeUp .7s ease forwards; }
.anim-1 { animation-delay:.1s; }
.anim-2 { animation-delay:.22s; }
.anim-3 { animation-delay:.36s; }
.anim-4 { animation-delay:.5s; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width:1024px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:48px; }
  .hero::before { display:none; }
  .hero-form-card { max-width:500px; }
  .course-layout { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .sticky-card { position:static; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:32px; }
}
@media (max-width:768px) {
  .section { padding:64px 0; }
  .grid-2,.grid-3,.grid-4,.about-grid,.contact-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:20px; }
  .steps { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:32px; }
  .steps::before { display:none; }
  .stats-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .stat-item { border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
  .stat-item:nth-child(odd) { border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
  .nav-links,.nav-cta { display:none; }
  .hamburger { display:flex; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction:column; gap:14px; text-align:center; }
  .info-bar-inner { gap:16px; font-size:12px; }
}
@media (max-width:480px) {
  .container { padding:0 16px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size:2.1rem; }
  .stat-num { font-size:2rem; }
  .steps { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .whatsapp-float { bottom:20px; right:20px; width:50px; height:50px; font-size:22px; }
}
/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   runing images code
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ============================================ */
/* TRUSTED BAR - 2 ROWS MARQUEE (CENTER HEADER) */
/* ============================================ */

 /* ============================================ */
    /* ALUMNI COMPANIES SECTION - NO BACKGROUND */
    /* ============================================ */
    .alumni-companies {
      width: 100%;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 30px 0;
    }

    .container {
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 20px;
    }

    /* Centered Header */
    .alumni-header {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 32px;
    }

    .alumni-header p {
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: #334155;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    /* Marquee Rows */
    .marquee-row {
      margin: 16px 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
    }

    /* Row 1 - Right to Left */
    .marquee-right-to-left {
      overflow: hidden;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .marquee-right-to-left .marquee-track {
      display: inline-flex;
      gap: 48px;
      animation: scrollRightToLeft 28s linear infinite;
      width: fit-content;
    }

    /* Row 2 - Left to Right */
    .marquee-left-to-right {
      overflow: hidden;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .marquee-left-to-right .marquee-track {
      display: inline-flex;
      gap: 48px;
      animation: scrollLeftToRight 28s linear infinite;
      width: fit-content;
    }

    /* Pause on hover */
    .marquee-row:hover .marquee-track {
      animation-play-state: paused;
    }

    /* Logo Items - Clean, no background */
    .logo-item {
      flex-shrink: 0;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 8px 0;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .logo-item img {
      height: 100px;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 120px;
      object-fit: contain;
      filter: grayscale(0%);
      /* opacity: 0.7; */
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .logo-item:hover img {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    /* Text-based logo fallback */
    .logo-text {
      font-size: 18px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #334155;
      letter-spacing: -0.3px;
      padding: 0 8px;
    }

    /* Animations */
    @keyframes scrollRightToLeft {
      0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
      }
      100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
      }
    }

    @keyframes scrollLeftToRight {
      0% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
      }
      100% {
        transform: translateX(0);
      }
    }

    /* Responsive */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .logo-item img {
        height: 32px;
        max-width: 90px;
      }
      
      .marquee-right-to-left .marquee-track,
      .marquee-left-to-right .marquee-track {
        gap: 30px;
      }
      
      .logo-text {
        font-size: 14px;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .logo-item img {
        height: 26px;
        max-width: 70px;
      }
      
      .marquee-right-to-left .marquee-track,
      .marquee-left-to-right .marquee-track {
        gap: 24px;
      }
    }
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS SECTION - VISUAL FLOWCHART DESIGN
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.process-flow-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.process-flowchart {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 30px;
  margin: 50px 0 40px;
  padding: 20px 0;
}

/* Timeline Connector Line (Vertical line connecting all steps) */
.timeline-connector {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50px;
  top: 30px;
  bottom: 30px;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue), var(--green), var(--blue));
  border-radius: 3px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.timeline-connector::before,
.timeline-connector::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.timeline-connector::before {
  top: -6px;
  background: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--blue);
}

.timeline-connector::after {
  bottom: -6px;
  background: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--green);
}

/* Individual Flow Step */
.flow-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: transparent;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Node Circle with number and icon */
.flow-node {
  position: relative;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 2;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.node-number {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  background: var(--blue-bg);
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  right: -8px;
  border: 2px solid var(--white);
}

.node-icon {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.node-icon i {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Success Node (Last step) */
.success-node {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green), var(--green-dark));
  border-color: var(--green);
}

.success-node .node-icon i {
  color: white;
}

.success-node .node-number {
  background: var(--green);
  color: white;
}

/* Pulse animation on hover */
.node-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.flow-step:hover .node-pulse {
  animation: pulseRing 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseRing {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.6;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1.3);
  }
}

/* Flow Content Box */
.flow-content {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 20px 25px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.flow-content::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue), var(--green));
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  transform-origin: top;
}

.flow-step:hover .flow-content::before {
  transform: scaleY(1);
}

.flow-step:hover .flow-content {
  transform: translateX(8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.flow-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.flow-content p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.flow-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: var(--light2);
  border-radius: 20px;
  color: var(--blue);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.flow-step:hover .flow-tag {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: white;
}

.success-tag {
  background: var(--green);
  color: white;
}

/* Arrow between steps (visible on desktop) */
.flow-arrow {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--blue);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.flow-arrow i {
  font-size: 16px;
}

.flow-step:hover .flow-arrow {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: white;
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Hide arrow on last step */
.flow-step:last-child .flow-arrow {
  display: none;
}

/* Success Stats Row */
.process-success-stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  margin: 50px 0 40px;
  padding: 30px 0 20px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.success-stat {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.success-stat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.success-icon {
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-bg), var(--green-bg));
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 15px;
}

.success-icon i {
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--blue);
}

.success-number {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.success-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 5px;
}

/* Bottom CTA Button */
.process-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.process-start-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--green));
  color: white;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.process-start-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  gap: 18px;
}

.process-start-btn i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.process-start-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Hover effect on flow steps - change node color */
.flow-step:hover .flow-node {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.flow-step:hover .node-icon i {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.flow-step:hover .success-node {
  border-color: var(--green);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  /* On desktop, show horizontal flow */
  .process-flowchart {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
  }
  
  .timeline-connector {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .flow-step {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 15px;
  }
  
  .flow-node {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  
  .flow-content {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 18px;
  }
  
  .flow-content::before {
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    top: auto;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
  }
  
  .flow-step:hover .flow-content::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
  }
  
  .flow-arrow {
    display: none;
  }
  
  /* Add horizontal connector line */
  .process-flowchart::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 55px;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--green), var(--blue));
    z-index: 0;
  }
  
  .flow-step {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: transparent;
  }
  
  .flow-content {
    background: var(--white);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .timeline-connector {
    left: 45px;
  }
  
  .flow-node {
    width: 75px;
    height: 75px;
  }
  
  .node-icon {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
  
  .flow-arrow {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
  }
  
  .flow-arrow i {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  
  .flow-content {
    padding: 15px 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .timeline-connector {
    left: 35px;
  }
  
  .flow-node {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
  }
  
  .node-icon {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
  
  .node-number {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    font-size: 10px;
    top: -6px;
    right: -6px;
  }
  
  .flow-step {
    gap: 15px;
  }
  
  .flow-content h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  
  .flow-content p {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  
  .process-success-stats {
    gap: 12px;
  }
  
  .success-stat {
    padding: 15px;
    min-width: calc(50% - 12px);
  }
  
  .success-number {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .timeline-connector {
    left: 30px;
  }
  
  .flow-node {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
  }
  
  .node-icon {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  
  .flow-content {
    padding: 12px 15px;
  }
  
  .flow-content p {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .flow-tag {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    padding: 3px 10px;
  }
  
  .process-success-stats {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .success-stat {
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .process-start-btn {
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   WHY CHOOSE US - PREMIUM REDESIGN
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.why-choose-premium {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--light) 100%);
}

.why-choose-premium::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 70%;
  height: 70%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.why-choose-premium::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 60%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.features-premium-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.feature-premium-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.4, 1.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

/* Animated gradient border on hover */
.feature-premium-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--green), var(--blue));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.feature-premium-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.feature-premium-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 45px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}

/* Feature number (background element) */
.feature-number {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gray-200);
  opacity: 0.3;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-family: var(--ff);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.feature-premium-card:hover .feature-number {
  opacity: 0.5;
  transform: scale(1.1) translateX(-5px) translateY(-5px);
  color: var(--blue);
}

/* Icon styling */
.feature-premium-icon {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
}

.icon-bg {
  width: 65px;
  height: 65px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.icon-bg i {
  font-size: 28px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blue-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-bg) 0%, #dbeafe 100%);
}
.blue-bg i { color: var(--blue); }

.green-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-bg) 0%, #dcfce7 100%);
}
.green-bg i { color: var(--green); }

.navy-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-bg) 0%, #e0e7ff 100%);
}
.navy-bg i { color: var(--navy); }

.gradient-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--green) 100%);
}
.gradient-bg i { color: white; }

.feature-premium-card:hover .icon-bg {
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-5deg);
}

.feature-premium-card:hover .blue-bg {
  background: var(--blue);
}
.feature-premium-card:hover .blue-bg i {
  color: white;
}

.feature-premium-card:hover .green-bg {
  background: var(--green);
}
.feature-premium-card:hover .green-bg i {
  color: white;
}

.feature-premium-card:hover .navy-bg {
  background: var(--navy);
}
.feature-premium-card:hover .navy-bg i {
  color: white;
}

/* Icon shine effect */
.icon-shine {
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px;
  left: -2px;
  width: 69px;
  height: 69px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.4) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.feature-premium-card:hover .icon-shine {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Content styling */
.feature-premium-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-premium-card:hover .feature-premium-content h3 {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.feature-premium-content p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Hover line effect */
.feature-hover-line {
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--border);
  margin-top: 18px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.feature-premium-card:hover .feature-hover-line {
  width: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--green));
}

/* Trust Badges Row */
.trust-badges {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--border);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.trust-badge {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px 16px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.trust-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--blue-light);
}

.trust-badge i {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}

.trust-number {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.trust-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 5px;
  display: block;
}

/* Hover animation for trust badges */
.trust-badge:hover i {
  animation: bounce 0.5s ease;
}

@keyframes bounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .features-premium-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .features-premium-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  
  .trust-badges {
    gap: 12px;
  }
  
  .trust-badge {
    padding: 16px 12px;
    min-width: calc(50% - 12px);
    flex: auto;
  }
  
  .trust-number {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .trust-badges {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .trust-badge {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Add staggered animation delays for trust badges */
.trust-badges .trust-badge:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.trust-badges .trust-badge:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.trust-badges .trust-badge:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.trust-badges .trust-badge:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   FINAL CTA - MODERN WITH DOT PATTERN
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.cta-modern-wave {
  position: relative;
  /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091628 0%, #65b15cbd 50%, #133458 100%); */
      /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #2563eb 50%, #16a34a 100%); */
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a1a1a1 0%, #0f2045 50%, #16a34a 100%);
  padding: 20px 0;
  margin: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* Dot Pattern Background */
.cta-pattern-dots {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Floating Circles Animation */
.cta-pattern-circles {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.cta-pattern-circles::before,
.cta-pattern-circles::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-pattern-circles::before {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  top: -100px;
  right: -50px;
  animation: floatCircle 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.cta-pattern-circles::after {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  bottom: -150px;
  left: -100px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.1), transparent);
  animation: floatCircle 25s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes floatCircle {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.05);
  }
}

/* Content Container */
.cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Badge */
.cta-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease;
}

.badge-text {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Title */
.cta-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease 0.1s both;
}

.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22c55e, #3b82f6, #22c55e);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  animation: shimmer 3s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmer {
  0% { background-position: 0% center; }
  100% { background-position: 200% center; }
}

/* Description */
.cta-description {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 550px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease 0.2s both;
}

/* Buttons Group */
.cta-buttons-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease 0.3s both;
}

.cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.cta-btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22c55e, #16a34a);
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.3);
}

.cta-btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.4);
  gap: 14px;
}

.cta-btn-primary i {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

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

.cta-btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: white;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.cta-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Trust Badge */
.cta-trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 60px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease 0.4s both;
}

.cta-trust-badge i {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #22c55e;
}

.cta-trust-badge span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Fade In Up Animation */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cta-modern-wave {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  
  .cta-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  
  .cta-buttons-group {
    gap: 12px;
  }
  
  .cta-btn {
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  
  .cta-trust-badge {
    padding: 8px 18px;
  }
  
  .cta-trust-badge span {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cta-modern-wave {
    padding: 50px 0;
  }
  
  .cta-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .cta-description {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  
  .cta-buttons-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  .cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .cta-trust-badge {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 6px;
  }
}
/* For Font Awesome icons in course cards */
.course-icon-wrapper {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-bg), var(--green-bg));
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.course-icon-wrapper i {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--blue);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.course-card:hover .course-icon-wrapper {
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-3deg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--green));
}

.course-card:hover .course-icon-wrapper i {
  color: white;
}

/* For emoji icons */
.course-emoji {
  font-size: 40px;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ============================================
   ALUMNI IMAGE MARQUEE - 2 ROWS RUNNING EFFECT
   ============================================ */

.alumni-marquee-container {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin: 15px 0;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.alumni-marquee-container.reverse .alumni-marquee-track {
  animation: scrollAlumniReverse 90s linear infinite;
}

.alumni-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  animation: scrollAlumni 90s linear infinite;
  width: fit-content;
}

/* Pause on hover - both rows */
.alumni-marquee-container:hover .alumni-marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.alumni-image-item {
  position: relative;
  width: 220px;
  height: 283px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: #fff;
}

.alumni-image-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
  z-index: 10;
}

.alumni-image-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.alumni-image-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Overlay on images */
.alumni-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 60%, transparent 100%);
  padding: 20px 12px 12px;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.alumni-image-item:hover .alumni-overlay {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.alumni-name-overlay {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.alumni-company {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.alumni-salary {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--green);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes scrollAlumni {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

@keyframes scrollAlumniReverse {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .alumni-image-item {
    width: 170px;
    height: 190px;
  }
  
  .alumni-name-overlay {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  
  .alumni-company {
    font-size: 9px;
  }
  
  .alumni-salary {
    font-size: 9px;
    padding: 2px 8px;
  }
  
  .alumni-marquee-track {
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .alumni-image-item {
    width: 140px;
    height: 160px;
  }
  
  .alumni-marquee-track {
    gap: 10px;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   HIRING PARTNERS - MODERN MARQUEE
   ============================================ */

.hiring-marquee-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 30px 0;
  margin: 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.hiring-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  animation: scrollHiring 50s linear infinite;
  width: fit-content;
}

/* Pause on hover */
.hiring-marquee-wrapper:hover .hiring-marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.hiring-logo-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 100px;
  padding: 15px 20px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.hiring-logo-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}

.hiring-logo-item img {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hiring-logo-item:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hiring-logo-item span {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink2);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.hiring-logo-item:hover span {
  color: var(--blue);
}

/* Animation - Left to Right */
@keyframes scrollHiring {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hiring-marquee-track {
    gap: 20px;
  }
  
  .hiring-logo-item {
    min-width: 70px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
  }
  
  .hiring-logo-item img {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  
  .hiring-logo-item span {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hiring-marquee-track {
    gap: 15px;
  }
  
  .hiring-logo-item {
    min-width: 60px;
    padding: 8px 10px;
  }
  
  .hiring-logo-item img {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }
}
/* ============================================ */
/* PLACEMENT SUCCESS SECTION - ENHANCED STYLES */
/* ============================================ */

/* Stats Row */
.placement-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.placement-stat-card {
  flex: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 20px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.placement-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.1);
}

.stat-icon {
  font-size: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Placement Cards */
.placement-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 24px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.placement-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green), var(--blue), var(--green));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.placement-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.placement-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.placement-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.card-icon-badge {
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.card-icon-badge .emoji-icon {
  font-size: 28px;
}

.green-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dcfce7, #bbf7d0);
}
.blue-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dbeafe, #bfdbfe);
}
.navy-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0e7ff, #c7d2fe);
}

.placement-card:hover .card-icon-badge {
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-5deg);
}

.company-tag {
  background: var(--light2);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blue);
}

.placement-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.role-desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.salary-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-bg), #f0fdf4);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.placement-card:hover .salary-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green), #15803d);
}

.salary-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.placement-card:hover .salary-label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.salary-value {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--green-dark);
}

.placement-card:hover .salary-value {
  color: white;
}

.salary-unit {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.placement-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.hire-count {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink2);
}

.trend-badge {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--green-bg);
  color: var(--green-dark);
}

.trend-badge.hot {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #d97706;
}

/* Hiring Partners */
.hiring-partners {
  margin: 48px 0 32px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: var(--light);
  border-radius: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hiring-header {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.hiring-icon {
  font-size: 18px;
}

.partner-logos {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.partner {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink2);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.partner:hover {
  background: var(--green);
  color: white;
  border-color: var(--green);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Placement CTA */
.placement-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #1e40af 100%);
  /* border-radius: 24px; */
  padding: 4px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.cta-content-wrap {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.cta-icon {
  font-size: 48px;
}

.cta-text {
  flex: 1;
}

.cta-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.cta-text span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.cta-enroll-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green), #15803d);
  color: white;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-enroll-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.3);
}

.arrow {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.cta-enroll-btn:hover .arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .placement-stats-row {
    gap: 12px;
  }
  
  .placement-stat-card {
    padding: 15px 12px;
    min-width: calc(50% - 12px);
    flex: auto;
  }
  
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  
  .placement-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  
  .salary-value {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
  
  .cta-content-wrap {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px;
  }
  
  .cta-icon {
    font-size: 40px;
  }
  
  .partner {
    padding: 6px 16px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .placement-stats-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .placement-stat-card {
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .grid-3 {
    gap: 20px;
  }
  
  .placement-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    text-align: center;
  }
}
.partner-logos {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.partner-logo-item {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.partner-logo-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.15);
}

.partner-img {
  height: 67px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.partner-logo-item:hover .partner-img {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .partner-logos {
    gap: 15px;
  }
  
  .partner-logo-item {
    padding: 8px 15px;
  }
  
  .partner-img {
    height: 30px;
    max-width: 70px;
  }
}
.about-split-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1f5c 0%, #1a3a8f 40%, #0f6f5f 100%);
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-split-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Make text white inside about hero */
.about-split-hero .tag-navy {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  color: #a7f3d0;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
}
.about-split-hero h2,
.about-split-hero .eyebrow,
.about-split-hero .split-content h2 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}
.about-split-hero p,
.about-split-hero .lead {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82) !important;
}
.about-split-hero .value-title { color: #ffffff !important; }
.about-split-hero .value-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7) !important; }
.about-split-hero .value-icon { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15) !important; }

.split-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
}

.split-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.split-image {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
}

.split-image img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.split-image:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green), #15803d);
  color: white;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

.about-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
}

.about-stats .stat {
  text-align: left;
}

.about-stats .stat-number {
  display: block;
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
    color: #f9faff;
}

.about-stats .stat-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color:white;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .split-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .about-stats {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .about-stats .stat {
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .floating-badge {
    display: none;
  }
}
/* Simple Image Banner */
.blog-image-banner {
  padding: 30px 0 0 0;
  background: var(--light);
}

.banner-image-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.banner-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  /* max-height: 350px; */
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.banner-image-wrapper:hover .banner-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-image-banner {
    padding: 20px 0 0 0;
  }
  
  .banner-img {
    max-height: 200px;
  }
}


/* ============================================ */
/* ENROLL NOW POPUP - PROFESSIONAL SIMPLE DESIGN */
/* ============================================ */

.enroll-popup-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  z-index: 10000;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.enroll-popup-overlay.open {
  display: flex;
}

body.popup-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.enroll-popup-container {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  max-width: 460px;
  width: 90%;
  position: relative;
  animation: fadeIn 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.96);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

.enroll-popup-header {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f6;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  /* background: #2c7da0; */
}

.enroll-popup-header h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a2c3e;
}

.enroll-popup-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #8a9bb0;
  padding: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.enroll-popup-close:hover {
  background: #f0f2f5;
  color: #1a2c3e;
}

.enroll-popup-body {
  padding: 24px;
}

.enroll-form-group {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.enroll-form-input,
.enroll-form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid #dce3e9;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  background: #fff;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.enroll-form-input:focus,
.enroll-form-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #2c7da0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(44, 125, 160, 0.1);
}

.enroll-form-input::placeholder {
  color: #b0bec5;
}

.enroll-modal-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px;
  background: #2c7da0;
  color: white;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.enroll-modal-btn:hover {
  background: #1f5e7a;
}

.enroll-modal-privacy {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #8a9bb0;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* Mobile responsive */
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .enroll-popup-header {
    padding: 16px 20px;
  }
  
  .enroll-popup-body {
    padding: 20px;
  }
  
  .enroll-form-input,
  .enroll-form-select {
    padding: 10px 12px;
  }
  
  .enroll-modal-btn {
    padding: 10px;
  }
}



/* ============================================ */
/* LEAD POPUP - 30 SECOND DELAY (IMAGE + FORM) */
/* ============================================ */

.lead-popup-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  z-index: 20000;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.lead-popup-overlay.open {
  display: flex;
}

.lead-popup-container {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  max-width: 800px;
  width: 90%;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: popupFadeIn 0.4s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

@keyframes popupFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.96);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

.lead-popup-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  border: none;
  color: white;
  font-size: 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.lead-popup-close:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.lead-popup-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
}

/* Left Side - Image */
.lead-popup-image {
  position: relative;
  /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a, #1e3a8a); */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  /* padding: 40px; */
  min-height: 400px;
}

.lead-popup-image img {
  width: 100%;
  /* max-width: 280px; */
  height: auto;
  /* border-radius: 16px; */
  object-fit: cover;
}

.popup-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #059669);
  color: white;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Right Side - Form */
.lead-popup-form {
  padding: 40px 32px;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.popup-form-header {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.popup-form-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.popup-form-header p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #64748b;
}

.popup-form-group {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.popup-form-input,
.popup-form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.popup-form-input:focus,
.popup-form-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
}

.popup-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #032b8e, #47c6a3);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.popup-submit-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.popup-privacy {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .lead-popup-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .lead-popup-image {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .lead-popup-form {
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }
  
  .lead-popup-container {
    width: 95%;
  }
  
  .popup-form-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   SUB-COURSE PAGE STYLES
   Shared by: aws, etl, data-analyst, etc.
   DO NOT EDIT above this line — add below only
════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Layout helpers */
.c{max-width:1160px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
.s{padding:88px 0}
.s-sm{padding:64px 0}
.center{text-align:center}
.sh{margin-bottom:48px}
.sh.center{text-align:center}

/* Tags */
.tag-teal{background:var(--primary-lt);color:var(--primary);border:1px solid rgba(13,110,110,.2)}
.tag-blue{background:var(--accent-lt);color:var(--accent2);border:1px solid rgba(37,99,235,.2)}
.tag-green{background:var(--green-lt);color:var(--green);border:1px solid rgba(22,163,74,.2)}

/* Buttons */
.btn-primary{background:var(--primary);color:#fff}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--primary-dk);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn-accent{background:var(--accent);color:#fff}
.btn-accent:hover{background:var(--accent2)}
.btn-outline-white{background:transparent;color:#fff;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
.btn-pulse{animation:pulse-teal 2s infinite}
@keyframes pulse-teal{0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(13,110,110,.4)}50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 10px rgba(13,110,110,0)}}

/* Nav */
nav{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:100;background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.nav-in{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:66px;gap:16px}
.logo{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:20px;font-weight:800;color:var(--ink);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px}
.logo-mark{width:28px;height:28px;background:var(--primary);border-radius:7px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#fff;font-size:14px;font-weight:800}
.nav-right{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.nav-phone{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--green);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px}
.nav-links{display:flex;gap:4px}
.nav-link{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:var(--muted);padding:7px 12px;border-radius:7px;cursor:pointer;transition:.15s}
.nav-link:hover{color:var(--ink);background:var(--light2)}
.hamburger{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;cursor:pointer;background:none;padding:4px}
.hamburger span{width:22px;height:2px;background:var(--ink);border-radius:2px;transition:.3s;display:block}
.mob-menu{display:none;padding:16px 24px;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;border-top:1px solid var(--border);background:#fff}
.mob-menu.open{display:flex}
.mob-link{padding:12px 14px;font-size:15px;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);border-radius:8px;cursor:pointer}
.mob-link:hover{background:var(--light2)}

/* Hero */
.hero{padding:80px 0 72px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.hero-glow{position:absolute;top:-100px;right:-100px;width:500px;height:500px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(37,99,235,.2) 0%,transparent 65%);pointer-events:none}
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 420px;gap:56px;}
.hero-eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);padding:6px 16px;border-radius:30px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:20px}
.hero h1{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4vw,3rem);font-weight:800;color:#fff;line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.025em}
.hero h1 em{color:#7dd3d3;font-style:normal}
.hero-desc{font-size:1rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);line-height:1.8;margin-top:18px;max-width:520px}
.tool-strip{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:24px}
.tool-chip{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);padding:5px 13px;border-radius:20px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600}
.hero-ctas{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:32px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hero-trust{display:flex;gap:24px;margin-top:32px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);flex-wrap:wrap}
.ht-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.ht-dot{width:6px;height:6px;background:#7dd3d3;border-radius:50%}

/* Hero Form */
.hero-form{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--rxl);padding:32px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.form-title{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:4px}
.form-sub{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:22px}
.fg{margin-bottom:14px}
.flabel{display:block;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink2);margin-bottom:6px}
.finput,.fselect{width:100%;padding:11px 14px;background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--border2);border-radius:8px;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink);outline:none}
.finput:focus,.fselect:focus{border-color:var(--primary)}
.form-success{background:var(--green-lt);border:1px solid rgba(22,163,74,.25);color:var(--green);padding:13px 16px;border-radius:8px;font-size:14px;margin-top:12px;display:none}
.form-privacy{font-size:11px;color:var(--muted2);text-align:center;margin-top:10px}

/* Trust Bar */
.trust-bar{background:var(--ink);padding:22px 0}
.trust-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ti{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:13px;font-weight:500;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
.t-divider{width:1px;height:28px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.15)}

/* Batch Bar */
.batch-bar{background:var(--primary-lt);border-top:3px solid var(--primary);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(13,110,110,.15);padding:22px 0}
.batch-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.batch-left{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.batch-icon{width:44px;height:44px;background:var(--primary);border-radius:10px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:20px;flex-shrink:0}
.batch-title{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink)}
.batch-sub{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:2px}
.countdown{display:flex;gap:10px}
.cd-box{background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(13,110,110,.2);border-radius:8px;padding:8px 14px;text-align:center;min-width:56px}
.cd-num{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--primary);line-height:1}
.cd-lbl{font-size:10px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:3px;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase}
.seats-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:#fff4e5;border:1px solid rgba(217,119,6,.3);color:var(--amber);padding:5px 13px;border-radius:20px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700}
.seats-dot{width:6px;height:6px;background:var(--amber);border-radius:50%;animation:blink 1s infinite}
@keyframes blink{0%,100%{opacity:1}50%{opacity:.3}}

/* What Section */
.what-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:64px;align-items:center}
.what-visual{background:var(--light2);border-radius:var(--rxl);padding:32px}
.wv-title{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:16px}
.wv-row{display:flex;align-items:stretch;gap:0;margin-bottom:12px;border-radius:9px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--border)}
.wv-step{flex:1;padding:14px 10px;text-align:center;border-right:1px solid var(--border)}
.wv-step:last-child{border-right:none}
.wv-step-icon{font-size:22px;margin-bottom:6px}
.wv-step-lbl{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink)}
.wv-step-sub{font-size:10px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:3px}
.wv-step.active{background:var(--primary);border-color:var(--primary)}
.wv-step.active .wv-step-lbl{color:#fff}
.wv-step.active .wv-step-sub{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75)}
.data-viz{margin-top:16px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:10px;padding:16px}
.dv-title{font-size:11px;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:12px}
.dv-bar-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:8px}
.dv-lbl{font-size:11px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink2);width:80px;flex-shrink:0}
.dv-track{flex:1;height:7px;background:var(--light2);border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden}
.dv-fill{height:100%;border-radius:4px}
.dv-val{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);width:36px;text-align:right}
.wv-stat-row{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:12px}
.wv-stat{flex:1;background:var(--primary);border-radius:8px;padding:12px;text-align:center}
.wv-stat-num{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:800;color:#fff}
.wv-stat-lbl{font-size:10px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);margin-top:2px}

/* Why Section */
.why-section{background:var(--light)}
.why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.why-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--rl);padding:24px;transition:.25s}
.why-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.wc-icon{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:22px;margin-bottom:16px;background:var(--primary-lt)}
.wc-title{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:8px}
.wc-desc{font-size:14px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6}
.why-brand-line{background:var(--primary);color:#fff;border-radius:var(--rl);padding:20px 28px;margin-top:24px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.wbl-icon{font-size:24px}
.wbl-text{font-size:15px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.5}

/* Path Steps */
.path-steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:0;position:relative}
.path-steps::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:28px;left:10%;right:10%;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--primary),var(--accent));z-index:0}
.path-step{text-align:center;position:relative;z-index:1;padding:0 8px}
.ps-circle{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:3px solid var(--primary);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto 16px;font-size:22px;box-shadow:0 0 0 6px var(--white)}
.ps-num{position:absolute;top:-4px;right:-4px;width:18px;height:18px;background:var(--primary);border-radius:50%;font-size:10px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.ps-title{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:.9rem;font-weight:700;color:#fff;margin-bottom:6px}
.ps-sub{font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);line-height:1.5}

/* For Who */
.for-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px}
.for-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--rl);padding:22px;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start}
.for-card:hover{border-color:var(--primary);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.for-icon{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:11px;background:var(--primary-lt);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:20px;flex-shrink:0}
.for-title{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:5px}
.for-desc{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.55}

/* Tools Section */
.tools-section{background:var(--ink);padding:72px 0}
.tools-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:40px}
.tool-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:var(--rl);padding:20px 14px;text-align:center}
.tool-card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.tc-icon{font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:10px}
.tc-name{font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:#fff}
.tc-type{font-size:11px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);margin-top:3px}

/* Curriculum */
.module-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px}
.mod-item{border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden}
.mod-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:16px 18px;cursor:pointer;background:#fff}
.mod-head:hover{background:var(--light)}
.mod-num{width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:8px;background:var(--light2);border:1px solid var(--border);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;color:var(--muted)}
.mod-title{font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink);flex:1}
.mod-hrs{font-size:11px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:2px}
.mod-toggle{width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:6px;background:var(--light2);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:13px;color:var(--muted)}
.mod-body{display:none;padding:0 18px 18px 60px;background:#fff}
.mod-item.open .mod-body{display:block}
.mod-item.open .mod-head{background:var(--primary-lt)}
.mod-item.open .mod-num{background:var(--primary);color:#fff}
.mod-item.open .mod-toggle{background:var(--primary);color:#fff;transform:rotate(45deg)}
.mod-topics{list-style:none}
.mod-topics li{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:7px;font-size:13px;color:var(--body);margin-bottom:6px}
.mt-dot{width:4px;height:4px;background:var(--primary);border-radius:50%;margin-top:6px}
.mod-tools{display:flex;gap:6px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:10px;padding-top:10px;border-top:1px solid var(--border)}
.mod-tool{font-size:11px;padding:2px 9px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--primary-lt);color:var(--primary);font-weight:600}

/* Salary Section */
.salary-section{background:var(--ink);padding:80px 0;color:#fff}
.role-list{list-style:none}
.role-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:var(--r);padding:14px 18px;margin-bottom:10px}
.ri-icon{font-size:18px}
.ri-name{font-weight:600;font-size:14px;flex:1}
.ri-badge{font-size:11px;padding:3px 9px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(125,211,211,.15);color:#7dd3d3}
.sal-bars{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px}
.sal-row{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:7px}
.sal-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between}
.sal-level{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#fff}
.sal-range{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:800;color:#7dd3d3}
.sal-track{height:10px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden}
.sal-fill{height:100%;border-radius:10px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--primary),#7dd3d3)}

/* Placement */
.placement-section{background:var(--primary)}
.placement-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:48px;align-items:center}
.support-items{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;margin-top:28px}
.si{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:var(--r);padding:16px}
.si-icon{width:40px;height:40px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-radius:9px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:18px}
.si-title{font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:#fff;margin-bottom:3px}
.si-desc{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.pg-right{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);border-radius:var(--rxl);padding:32px}
.company-wrap{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}
.co-chip{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);padding:7px 16px;border-radius:8px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600}

/* Reviews */
.reviews-section{background:var(--light)}
.review-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.rev-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--rl);padding:24px}
.rev-stars{color:#f59e0b;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:12px}
.rev-text{font-size:14px;color:var(--body);line-height:1.75;font-style:italic}
.rev-placed{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;background:var(--green-lt);color:var(--green);padding:3px 10px;border-radius:10px;margin-top:10px}
.rev-author{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-top:18px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--border)}
.ra-av{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:14px;font-weight:800;color:#fff}
.ra-name{font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink)}
.ra-role{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)}
.ra-company{font-size:11px;font-weight:600;color:var(--primary)}

/* Location */
.local-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:40px}
.loc-cards{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.loc-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--r);padding:16px 20px;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;cursor:pointer}
.loc-card:hover{border-color:var(--primary);transform:translateX(4px)}
.lc-icon{width:38px;height:38px;background:var(--primary-lt);border-radius:9px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:17px}
.lc-name{font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink)}
.lc-addr{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.5}
.lc-tag{display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;background:var(--primary-lt);color:var(--primary);padding:2px 8px;border-radius:10px;margin-top:5px}
.map-box{background:var(--light2);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--rl);padding:32px;text-align:center}
.map-pin-big{font-size:3rem}
.map-name{font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink);margin:8px 0}
.map-btn{background:var(--primary);color:#fff;border:none;padding:10px 22px;border-radius:8px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;margin-top:12px}

/* FAQ */
.faq-wrap{max-width:800px;margin:0 auto}
.faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
.faq-q{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:18px 0;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);gap:12px}
.faq-q:hover{color:var(--primary)}
.faq-toggle{width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:7px;background:var(--light2);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:14px}
.faq-item.open .faq-toggle{background:var(--primary);color:#fff;transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq-a{display:none;font-size:14px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.8;padding-bottom:18px}
.faq-item.open .faq-a{display:block}

/* Final CTA */
.final-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0a3f3f 0%,#0d6e6e 60%,#1e40af 100%);padding:80px 0;text-align:center}
.fc-urgency{display:flex;gap:10px;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:16px}
.fc-urg{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700}
.fc-urg-r{background:rgba(220,38,38,.2);border:1px solid rgba(220,38,38,.4);color:#fca5a5}
.fc-urg-a{background:rgba(217,119,6,.2);border:1px solid rgba(217,119,6,.4);color:#fcd34d}
.final-cta h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.5vw,2.6rem);font-weight:800;color:#fff}
.fc-btns{display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:32px}
.fc-phone{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;margin-top:20px}
.fc-stats{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:0;margin-top:40px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.fc-stat{text-align:center;padding:0 36px}
.fc-stat-num{font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:800;color:#fff}
.fc-stat-lbl{font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
.fc-stat-div{width:1px;height:44px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12)}

/* Float Buttons */
.float-wrap{position:fixed;bottom:24px;right:24px;z-index:99;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;align-items:flex-end}
.float-btn{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:50px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;border:none;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.2)}
.fb-p{background:var(--primary);color:#fff}
.fb-c{background:var(--green);color:#fff}

/* Modal */
.modal-overlay{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,.6);z-index:200;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:20px}
.modal-overlay.open{display:flex}
.modal{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--rxl);padding:36px;max-width:460px;width:100%;position:relative}
.modal-close{position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:7px;background:var(--light2);border:none;cursor:pointer}
.modal-title{font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:4px}

/* Reveal animation */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);transition:opacity .65s ease,transform .65s ease}
.reveal.visible{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* Sub-course Responsive */
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .tools-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
  .module-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(max-width:768px){
  .s{padding:60px 0}
  .hero{padding:52px 0 44px}
  .what-grid,.placement-grid,.local-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}
  .why-grid,.for-grid,.review-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .tools-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .path-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px}
  .path-steps::before{display:none}
  .nav-links,.nav-right .btn,.nav-phone{display:none}
  .hamburger{display:flex}
  .module-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(max-width:480px){
  .tools-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .hero-ctas{flex-direction:column}
  .path-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .for-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .fc-stats{flex-direction:column;gap:20px}
  .fc-stat-div{display:none}
}

/* Fix popup button centering */
.modal-overlay,
.enroll-popup-overlay,
.lead-popup-overlay {
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.modal,
.enroll-popup-container,
.lead-popup-container {
  margin: auto;
  position: relative;
  top: auto;
  left: auto;
  transform: none;
}
.enroll-modal-btn,
.popup-submit-btn,
.modal .btn-primary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}
/* Breadcrumbs Styles */
/* Breadcrumbs that blend with hero section */
.breadcrumbs-wrapper {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #2563eb 50%, #16a34a 100%);
  padding: 16px 0 8px 0;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: white;
}

.breadcrumbs .separator {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  margin: 0 8px;
}

.breadcrumbs .current {
  color: white;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .breadcrumbs {
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .breadcrumbs .separator {
    margin: 0 6px;
  }
  .breadcrumbs .current {
    padding: 3px 10px;
  }
}
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   ITECHPANDA – VISUAL UPGRADE PATCH
   Better section backgrounds + logo gradient
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── SECTION BACKGROUND SYSTEM ── */
/* Alternating section backgrounds so pages never look flat-white */

/* Soft blue-tinted sections */
.section-bg-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #eef2ff 0%, #e8f0fe 50%, #f0f4ff 100%);
}

/* Soft green-tinted sections */
.section-bg-green {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f0fdf6 0%, #ecfdf5 50%, #f0fdf4 100%);
}

/* Warm grey / card-like sections */
.section-bg-warm {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f8f9fc 0%, #f1f4f9 50%, #f8f9fc 100%);
}

/* Deep navy dark sections */
.section-bg-dark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1f5c 0%, #1a3a8f 50%, #0f2044 100%);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Gradient mesh for hero-like inner sections */
.section-bg-mesh {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f4ff 0%, #e8f5e9 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section-bg-mesh::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 90% 10%, rgba(37,99,235,.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 10% 90%, rgba(22,163,74,.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── GLOBAL SECTION STRIPE PATTERN ── */
/* Apply alternating backgrounds automatically to main page sections
   without touching HTML — uses :nth-child selectors on .section */
main > .section:nth-child(odd),
body > .section:nth-child(odd) {
  background: #ffffff;
}
/* main > .section:nth-child(even),
body > .section:nth-child(even) {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f0f4ff 0%, #eef7f0 100%);
} */

/* ── SPECIFIC HOMEPAGE SECTION OVERRIDES ── */

/* About section - white with subtle depth */
.about-grid + * { }
section.section:has(.about-grid) {
  background: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
}
section.section:has(.about-grid)::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 0% 100%, rgba(22,163,74,.04) 0%, transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 100% 0%, rgba(37,99,235,.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Why choose us — light blue mesh */
.why-choose-premium {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f0f4ff 0%, #e8f5f0 100%) !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-choose-premium::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(37,99,235,.045) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Trusted bar — deeper shade */
.trusted-bar {
  /* background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #1d4ed8 50%, #1e3a8a 100%) !important; */
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #13338d 0%, #bebebe 50%, #dce1f2 100%) !important;
  border: none !important;
}
.trusted-label { color: rgb(255 250 250) !important; }
.trusted-logo { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8) !important; }
.trusted-logo-item img {  opacity: .7; transition: opacity .2s; }
.trusted-logo-item img:hover { opacity: 1; }

/* CTA / Final section already has gradient — enhance it */
.cta-section, .final-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1628 0%, #1a3a8f 40%, #0f5f4a 100%) !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::after, .final-cta::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Testimonials / reviews section — warm cream */
.testi-section, section:has(.testi-card), section:has(.rev-card) {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #fafbff 0%, #f5f9ff 50%, #f0fdf6 100%) !important;
}

/* FAQ sections */
section:has(.faq-wrap), section:has(.faq-item) {
  background: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Placement section */
.placement-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d6e6e 0%, #0f5f50 50%, #1a3a8f 100%) !important;
}

/* ── CARD DEPTH IMPROVEMENTS ── */
/* Give cards more visual presence on non-white backgrounds */
.card, .feature-premium-card, .testi-card, .course-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(30,58,138,.07), 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
}
.card:hover, .feature-premium-card:hover, .course-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(30,58,138,.14), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   ITECHPANDA LOGO — GRADIENT CSS LOGO
   Replaces or supplements the image logo
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* If image fails or for CSS logo variant */
.logo-css {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: opacity .2s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.logo-css:hover { opacity: .88; }

/* The asterisk/star prefix with gradient */
.logo-css .logo-star {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #16a34a 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  margin-right: 2px;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* "tech" part — gradient */
.logo-css .logo-tech {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #2563eb 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  font-family: var(--ff);
  line-height: 1;
}

/* "panda" part — gradient green */
.logo-css .logo-panda {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16a34a 0%, #059669 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  font-family: var(--ff);
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Gradient underline accent under logo */
.logo-css::after {
  display: none;
}

/* ── ENHANCED NAV on scroll ── */
nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.98) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(30,58,138,.1);
}

/* ── HERO OUTLINE BUTTON FIX (already done above, ensure no conflict) ── */
.hero .btn-outline,
.hero .hero-actions .btn-outline {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.hero .btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.2) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.7) !important;
}

/* ── HERO FORM CARD on dark bg ── */
.hero-form-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.97) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.2), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.1) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.8) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-radius: 20px !important;
}

/* ── ABOUT SECTION white background ── */
section.section:not(.why-choose-premium):not([style*="background"]):first-of-type {
  background: #ffffff;
}

/* ── COURSES PAGE ── */
.courses-hero, .page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1f5c 0%, #1a3a8f 40%, #1e5f74 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.courses-hero::before, .page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
}

/* ── ABOUT PAGE ── */
.about-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1f5c 0%, #1a3a8f 50%, #0f5f50 100%);
}

/* ── CONTACT PAGE ── */
.contact-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a3a8f 0%, #0f6f5f 100%);
}

/* ── BLOGS PAGE sections ── */
.blogs-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1f5c 0%, #1e3a8a 50%, #1d4ed8 100%);
}

/* ── PLACEMENT PAGE ── */
.placement-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a3f3f 0%, #0d6e6e 50%, #1e40af 100%);
}

/* ── GLOBAL: Non-hero page sections alternate beautifully ── */
.page-content .section:nth-child(2n) {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f0f4ff 0%, #eef7f0 100%);
}
.page-content .section:nth-child(2n+1) {
  background: #ffffff;
}

/* ── SECTION DIVIDER LINES ── */
/* Subtle gradient lines between sections for visual rhythm */
.section + .section {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(30,58,138,.06);
}

/* ── FOOTER ENHANCEMENT ── */
footer {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1628 0%, #0f1f5c 60%, #0a2a1a 100%) !important;
}

/* ── IMPROVED LIGHT BG ── */
/* Override the flat --light sections */
[style*="background:var(--light)"],
[style*="background: var(--light)"] {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f0f4ff 0%, #eef7f0 100%) !important;
}
.section[style*="background:var(--light)"],
.section[style*="background: var(--light)"] {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f0f4ff 0%, #eef7f0 100%) !important;
}


/* ============================================
   BLOG POST STYLES (for individual blog pages)
   ============================================ */

/* Blog Hero Section */
.blog-hero {
  /* background: var(--ink); */
   background: transparent;
  padding: 56px 0 48px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.bh-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14,117,103,.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.bh-glow2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px;
  left: 5%;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(29,78,216,.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-cat-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(14,117,103,.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(20,160,138,.3);
  color: #4dd9c6;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.blog-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--ff);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  /* max-width: 700px; */
}

.blog-hero h1 em {
  color: #4dd9c6;
  font-style: italic;
}

.blog-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.bm-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}

.bm-sep {
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.reading-bar {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.reading-progress {
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.reading-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent2), #4dd9c6);
  width: 0%;
  transition: width .1s;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Progress Bar */
.progress-wrap {
  background: var(--bg2);
  height: 4px;
  position: fixed;
  top: 64px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 99;
}

.progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #4dd9c6);
  width: 0%;
  transition: width .1s linear;
}

/* Article Layout */
.article-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 48px 0 80px;
}

.article-body {
  min-width: 0;
}

.article-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 84px;
}

/* Article Typography */
.article-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem);
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 48px 0 16px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  padding-top: 8px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--accent-lt2);
}

.article-body h2:first-of-type {
  margin-top: 0;
  border-top: none;
}

.article-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink2);
  margin: 28px 0 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.article-body p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--ink2);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.article-body ul, .article-body ol {
  padding-left: 0;
  margin: 16px 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.article-body li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 22px;
  font-size: .97rem;
  color: var(--ink2);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.article-body ul li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 10px;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.article-body ol {
  counter-reset: list;
}

.article-body ol li {
  counter-increment: list;
}

.article-body ol li::before {
  content: counter(list) '.';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Question Blocks for Interview Q&A */
.question-block {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.question-block:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-lt2);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.question-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--white);
}

.question-number {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.question-text {
  flex: 1;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.question-icon {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.question-block.open .question-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.question-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 20px 20px 64px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: #fafbfc;
}

.question-block.open .question-answer {
  display: block;
}

.question-answer p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink2);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 12px 0;
}

.question-answer code {
  background: #eef2ff;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #1d4ed8;
}

/* SQL Code Block */
.sql-block {
  background: #1e293b;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 13px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 8px 0;
}

/* Category Badges */
.category-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cat-basic { background: #e8f5e9; color: #2e7d32; }
.cat-sql { background: #e3f2fd; color: #1565c0; }
.cat-warehouse { background: #fff3e0; color: #e65100; }
.cat-scenario { background: #fce4ec; color: #c2185b; }
.cat-real { background: #e8eaf6; color: #3949ab; }
.cat-tools { background: #f3e5f5; color: #7b1fa2; }

/* Quick Tip Box */
.quick-tip {
  background: #fef3e8;
  border-left: 4px solid #e86c0a;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.quick-tip strong {
  color: #e86c0a;
}

/* Interview Tip Box */
.interview-tip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, #0d6b5e 100%);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 32px 0;
}

.interview-tip h3 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.interview-tip p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}

/* Mistakes Grid */
.mistakes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.mistake-item {
  background: #fef2f2;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #dc2626;
}

/* Key Takeaways Box */
.key-box {
  background: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px;
  margin: 32px 0;
  color: #fff;
}

.key-box h3 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.key-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.key-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

.key-dot {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  background: rgba(14,117,103,0.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 10px;
  color: #4dd9c6;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Sidebar Cards */
.sidebar-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}

.sc-header {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--accent);
}

.sc-body {
  padding: 18px;
}

/* Table of Contents */
.toc-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.toc-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.toc-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.toc-link {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: .15s;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.toc-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.toc-link.active {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.toc-num {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-lt2);
  min-width: 18px;
}

/* Quick Facts */
.qf-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.qf-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 9px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.qf-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.qf-label {
  color: var(--muted);
}

.qf-value {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink2);
}

.qf-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--accent-lt);
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Sidebar CTA */
.sidebar-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--ink2) 100%);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.sca-badge {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #4dd9c6;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.sca-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.sca-sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.sca-btns {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* Countdown Bar */
.countdown-bar {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
}

.cb-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.cb-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cb-timer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ct-box {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 44px;
}

.ct-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
}

.ct-lbl {
  font-size: 9px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.ct-sep {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  padding-top: 4px;
}

/* Share Bar */
.share-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin: 32px 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.share-lbl {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.share-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: .2s;
}

.sb-fb { background: #e7f3ff; color: #1877f2; }
.sb-wa { background: #e7f9e7; color: #25d366; }
.sb-li { background: #e8f4ff; color: #0a66c2; }
.sb-copy { background: var(--bg2); color: var(--muted); }

.share-btn:hover {
  filter: brightness(.92);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Author Box */
.author-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}

.ab-avatar {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ab-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.ab-role {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.ab-bio {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 8px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Related Posts */
.related-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.related-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: .2s;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.related-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.rc-img {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  background: var(--bg2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.rc-body {
  padding: 14px 16px;
}

.rc-cat {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.rc-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.rc-meta {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Inline CTA */
.inline-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, #0d6b5e 100%);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px;
  margin: 36px 0;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ic-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 50%, rgba(255,255,255,.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ic-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ic-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ic-sub {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ic-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Floating CTA */
.float-cta {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  z-index: 90;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.fc-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 18px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  transition: .2s;
}

.fc-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.fc-main {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}

.fc-call {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* Modal */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  z-index: 200;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.modal-overlay.open {
  display: flex;
}

.modal-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px;
  max-width: 440px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--bg2);
  border: none;
  color: var(--muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--border2);
}

.m-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.m-sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.f-group {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.f-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink2);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.f-input, .f-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--white);
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  transition: .2s;
}

.f-input:focus, .f-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.f-note {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted2);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.form-success {
  background: var(--green-lt);
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  color: var(--green);
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Reveal Animation */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity .5s ease, transform .5s ease;
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .article-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .article-sidebar {
    position: static;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .article-layout {
    padding: 32px 0 56px;
  }
  .question-answer {
    padding-left: 20px;
  }
  .question-header {
    padding: 12px 16px;
  }
  .key-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .related-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .float-cta .fc-call {
    display: none;
  }
}


.about-section-enhanced {
  padding: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
}

.container-full {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Grid - Image takes full left side, content takes right */
.about-grid-enhanced {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 0;
  min-height: 580px;
}

/* LEFT SIDE - IMAGE (FULL, NO GAPS) */
.about-visual-enhanced {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #eef2ff;
}

.about-img-box-enhanced {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-img-box-enhanced img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 10px;
}

/* Optional subtle gradient overlay for depth (doesn't create empty space) */
.img-overlay-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) 0%, rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.08) 100%); */
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* RIGHT SIDE - CONTENT (compact, well-structured) */
.about-content-enhanced {
  background: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 48px 56px;
}

.content-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Typography */
.about-content-enhanced .tag {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-content-enhanced .eyebrow {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.lead-enhanced {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Features Grid - 2 columns for compactness */
.features-grid-enhanced {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.feature-item-enhanced {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}

.feature-icon-enhanced {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.feature-item-enhanced:hover .feature-icon-enhanced {
  background: #059669;
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.feature-item-enhanced:hover .feature-icon-enhanced {
  /* icon color stays but background changes - we keep emoji visible */
  filter: brightness(1);
}

.feature-title-enhanced {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.feature-desc-enhanced {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Button */
.btn-about-enhanced {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #1a4fd4 100%);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.btn-about-enhanced:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
  gap: 12px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-content-enhanced {
    padding: 40px 32px;
  }
  
  .features-grid-enhanced {
    gap: 16px;
  }
  
  .feature-title-enhanced {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-grid-enhanced {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  
  .about-visual-enhanced {
    min-height: 320px;
    order: 1;
  }
  
  .about-content-enhanced {
    order: 2;
    padding: 48px 32px;
  }
  
  .content-inner {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  
  .features-grid-enhanced {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-content-enhanced {
    padding: 36px 24px;
  }
  
  .about-content-enhanced .eyebrow {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
  
  .lead-enhanced {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  
  .feature-icon-enhanced {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}

/* Scroll to Top & Bottom Buttons - LEFT SIDE */
.scroll-nav-btn {
    position: fixed;
    left: 30px;  /* Changed from right to left */
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.7);  /* Transparent blue */
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 24px;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 999;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

#scrollToTopBtn {
    bottom: 100px;  /* Position above bottom button */
}

#scrollToBottomBtn {
    bottom: 30px;
}

.scroll-nav-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.9);  /* Less transparent on hover */
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.scroll-nav-btn.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

/* Different position for mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .scroll-nav-btn {
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
        font-size: 20px;
        left: 20px;  /* Changed from right to left */
    }
    #scrollToTopBtn {
        bottom: 85px;
    }
    #scrollToBottomBtn {
        bottom: 25px;
    }
}