/* ==========================================================================
   GENERAL EDUTECH CENTRE — EDITORIAL BRAND DESIGN SYSTEM
   Human • Authentic • Confident • Timeless • Minimal
   ========================================================================== */

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

:root {
  /* Exact Specified Design Tokens */
  --crimson: #C4162A;       /* brand, primary buttons only */
  --navy: #12234A;          /* headings, footer, structural emphasis */
  --navy-2: #0B1730;        /* darkest section background */
  --paper: #FFFFFF;         /* clean white surfaces */
  --mist: #F3F5F9;          /* calm section backgrounds, grid cells */
  --sheet-green: #1E7B4F;   /* spreadsheet selection, success */
  --amber: #F2B632;         /* certificate seal, small highlights */

  /* Semantic Typography & Surfaces */
  --brand: var(--crimson);
  --bg-page: var(--paper);
  --bg-surface: var(--paper);
  --bg-subtle: var(--mist);
  --text-main: var(--navy);
  --text-body: #2B3A4A;     /* WCAG AAA compliant text on white */
  --text-muted: #5A697A;    /* WCAG AA compliant muted text */
  --border-light: #E2E6ED;
  --border-sheet: #D1D7E2;
  --border-strong: #CBD2DE;

  /* Grid Patterns */
  --grid-pattern-light: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(18, 35, 74, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
                        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(18, 35, 74, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  --grid-pattern-dark: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
                       linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);

  /* Typography Stacks */
  --font-headline: 'Schibsted Grotesk', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-display: var(--font-headline);
  --font-body: 'Hind Vadodara', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;

  /* Hierarchy Radius Tokens */
  --radius-btn: 10px;
  --radius-card: 16px;
  --radius-window: 12px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;
  --radius-xs: 4px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --max-w: 1200px;

  /* Layered Navy-Tinted Shadows */
  --shadow-subtle: 0 1px 3px rgba(18, 35, 74, 0.06);
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 20px rgba(18, 35, 74, 0.08), 0 1px 3px rgba(18, 35, 74, 0.04);
  --shadow-hover: 0 12px 32px rgba(18, 35, 74, 0.14), 0 2px 6px rgba(18, 35, 74, 0.06);
  --shadow-window: 0 20px 48px rgba(11, 23, 48, 0.22), 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 23, 48, 0.08);

  /* Controlled Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
  --transition-smooth: 0.25s ease;
}

/* Base Reset */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

button,
input,
select,
textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
}

/* Accessibility: WCAG 2.4.1 Skip to Content */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -9999px;
  left: 20px;
  z-index: 99999;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: var(--crimson, #BA2B3E);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Hind Vadodara', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(18, 35, 74, 0.35);
  transition: top 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.skip-link:focus,
.skip-link:focus-visible {
  top: 0;
  outline: 3px solid var(--navy, #12234A);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Editorial Typography */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.font-editorial-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* Layout */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 28px;
  padding-right: 28px;
}

.section-py {
  padding-top: 96px;
  padding-bottom: 96px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-py {
    padding-top: 64px;
    padding-bottom: 64px;
  }
}

/* Section Eyebrow & Titles */
.section-kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-headline {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-headline {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }
}

.section-subhead {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 620px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION (Clean, Quiet, Timeless)
   ========================================================================== */
/* Sticky 72px Fixed Height Header */
.site-nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 72px;
  min-height: 72px;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light, #E2E6ED);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.site-nav.has-scrolled,
.site-nav.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(18, 35, 74, 0.06);
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Brand Lockup: Emblem + Wordmark + Tagline */
.nav-brand-slot {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-anchor {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.brand-identity {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.brand-title-text {
  font-family: var(--font-headline, 'Schibsted Grotesk', sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.28em;
}

.brand-word-general,
.brand-word-centre {
  color: var(--navy, #12234A);
}

.brand-word-edutech {
  color: var(--crimson, #BA2B3E);
}

.brand-subtitle-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Hind Vadodara', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted, #5A697A);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .brand-title-text {
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .brand-subtitle-text {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .brand-title-text {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    gap: 0.22em;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 32px !important;
  }
}

/* Primary Navigation with Shared Selection Indicator */
.nav-links-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-menu-link {
  font-family: var(--font-headline, 'Schibsted Grotesk', sans-serif);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy, #12234A);
  text-decoration: none;
  min-height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.nav-menu-link:hover {
  color: var(--crimson, #BA2B3E);
}
.nav-menu-link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--crimson, #BA2B3E);
  outline: 2px solid var(--crimson, #BA2B3E);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Crimson 2px underline fallback for active page without JS */
.nav-menu-link.is-active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--crimson, #BA2B3E);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

/* Shared Selection Indicator: 2px sheet-green rectangle with handle */
.nav-selection-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border: 2px solid var(--sheet-green, #1E7B4F);
  border-radius: 2px;
  pointer-events: none;
  contain: layout paint;
  opacity: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 200ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
              width 200ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
              height 200ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
              opacity 150ms ease;
}

.nav-selection-handle {
  position: absolute;
  right: -4px;
  bottom: -4px;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--sheet-green, #1E7B4F);
  border: 1px solid #FFFFFF;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform-origin: center center;
  transition: transform 160ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.nav-selection-handle.is-thumping {
  transform: scale(1.7);
}

@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
  .nav-selection-indicator {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .nav-selection-indicator {
    transition: none !important;
  }
  .nav-selection-handle {
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* Right Utility Group */
.nav-utility-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-utility-link {
  font-family: var(--font-headline, 'Schibsted Grotesk', sans-serif);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
  text-decoration: none;
  min-height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 8px;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.nav-utility-link:hover,
.nav-utility-link.is-active {
  color: var(--navy, #12234A);
}

.nav-utility-link.is-active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 6px;
  left: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--crimson, #BA2B3E);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.mobile-nav-btn {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light, #E2E6ED);
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: var(--navy, #12234A);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.12s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--mist, #F4F6F9);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-links-menu,
  .nav-utility-link {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .mobile-nav-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 479px) {
  .nav-utility-group .lang-toggle-wrap {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* Full-Screen Mobile Drawer Panel */
.drawer-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(18, 35, 74, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2400;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 220ms ease;
}

.drawer-backdrop.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-panel {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  height: 100dvh;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 2500;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  pointer-events: none;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 220ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
              transform 220ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
              visibility 220ms;
  padding: 16px 20px 24px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-panel.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-panel-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light, #E2E6ED);
}

.mobile-panel-close {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light, #E2E6ED);
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: var(--navy, #12234A);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-panel-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding-top: 28px;
  flex: 1;
}

.mobile-panel-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.mobile-panel-link {
  font-family: var(--font-headline, 'Schibsted Grotesk', sans-serif);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy, #12234A);
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.25;
  padding: 4px 0;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.mobile-panel-link:hover,
.mobile-panel-link.is-active {
  color: var(--crimson, #BA2B3E);
}

.mobile-panel-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border-light, #E2E6ED);
  margin: 28px 0 20px;
}

.mobile-panel-secondary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mobile-panel-util-link {
  font-family: var(--font-headline, 'Schibsted Grotesk', sans-serif);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy, #12234A);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE HERO (Editorial & Grounded)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-stage-editorial {
  padding-top: 60px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.hero-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 56px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-editorial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

.hero-tagline-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.hero-editorial-title {
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-editorial-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
}

.hero-editorial-sub {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero-grounded-facts {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.hero-grounded-facts .fact-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-grounded-facts .fact-pill span {
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-grounded-facts .fact-dot {
  color: var(--border-strong);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Genuine Hero Frame */
.hero-photo-composition {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-photo-main {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  object-fit: cover;
  max-height: 480px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.hero-caption-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: 20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-caption-card {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 12px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHASE 2 & 15: "WHAT WE BELIEVE" — 4 GROUNDED PRINCIPLES
   ========================================================================== */
.principles-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .principles-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .principles-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

.principle-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--brand);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.principle-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
  border-top-color: var(--brand-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.principle-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--brand);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-block;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.principle-heading {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.principle-copy {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHASE 7 & 37: SIGNATURE INTERACTION — SIGNATURE RED SECTION
   "LEARN. PRACTICE. BUILD. GROW."
   ========================================================================== */
.signature-concept-section {
  background: #ba2b3e;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 96px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.signature-headline-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
}

.signature-progression-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .signature-progression-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .signature-progression-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
}

/* Card Container */
.signature-progression-grid .signature-step-box {
  position: relative;
  height: 440px;
  background: #14161B;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  padding: 0;
}

.signature-progression-grid .signature-step-box:hover,
.signature-progression-grid .signature-step-box:focus-visible,
.signature-progression-grid .signature-step-box:focus-within {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* Media Wrap (Image + Overlays) */
.signature-progression-grid .progression-media-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.signature-progression-grid .progression-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.signature-progression-grid .signature-step-box:hover .progression-card-img,
.signature-progression-grid .signature-step-box:focus-visible .progression-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Base Gradient Overlay for High Legibility */
.signature-progression-grid .progression-media-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(19, 20, 23, 0.2) 0%,
      rgba(19, 20, 23, 0.4) 30%,
      rgba(19, 20, 23, 0.88) 65%,
      rgba(19, 20, 23, 0.98) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Step Number Pill (01 / 04) */
.signature-progression-grid .progression-step-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  z-index: 3;
  background: rgba(19, 20, 23, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.signature-progression-grid .signature-step-box:hover .progression-step-badge,
.signature-progression-grid .signature-step-box:focus-visible .progression-step-badge {
  background: rgba(186, 43, 62, 0.95);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Content Drawer (Permanently visible & readable, perfectly aligned) */
.signature-progression-grid .progression-content-drawer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 22px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top,
      rgba(14, 16, 20, 0.98) 0%,
      rgba(14, 16, 20, 0.92) 70%,
      transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.signature-progression-grid .progression-step-phase {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ff9da9;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.signature-progression-grid .signature-step-word {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

/* Description (Permanently visible for effortless human scanning) */
.signature-progression-grid .signature-step-sub {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}

/* CTA Link */
.signature-progression-grid .progression-step-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
  width: fit-content;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.signature-progression-grid .progression-step-cta:hover {
  color: #ff9da9;
}

.signature-progression-grid .progression-step-cta .cta-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.signature-progression-grid .progression-step-cta:hover .cta-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Mobile & Touch Devices (Prompt Section 17: No hover required, always accessible) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .signature-progression-grid .signature-step-box {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 380px;
  }

  .signature-progression-grid .signature-step-sub {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    max-height: none !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    margin-top: 8px !important;
  }

  .signature-progression-grid .progression-step-cta {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    max-height: none !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    margin-top: 12px !important;
  }
}

/* Reduced Motion Support (Prompt Section 19) */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .signature-progression-grid .signature-step-box,
  .signature-progression-grid .progression-card-img,
  .signature-progression-grid .signature-step-word,
  .signature-progression-grid .progression-step-phase,
  .signature-progression-grid .signature-step-sub,
  .signature-progression-grid .progression-step-cta {
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    max-height: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHASE 8: EDITORIAL COURSE EXPLORER
   ========================================================================== */
.course-explorer-table {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
}

.course-explorer-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 50px 1.3fr 1.7fr 110px 200px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 22px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .course-explorer-row {
    grid-template-columns: 50px 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .course-row-action {
    grid-column: span 3;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .course-explorer-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 20px 12px;
  }
  .course-row-action {
    grid-column: span 1;
    justify-content: stretch !important;
  }
  .course-row-action .btn-human {
    flex: 1;
  }
}

.course-explorer-row:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  border-bottom-color: var(--brand);
}

.course-row-index {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand);
}

.course-row-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.course-row-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand);
  background: var(--brand-subtle);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.course-row-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.course-row-tools {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.course-tool-chip {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.course-row-time {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.course-row-time small {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.course-row-action {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.course-row-action .btn-human {
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TRAINING METHODOLOGY REDESIGN: "WE TEACH BY DOING"
   Connected Learning Journey • No Equal Cards • Real Practice Story
   ========================================================================== */
.methodology-section {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.methodology-header-block {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: 46px;
}

.methodology-doing-word {
  color: var(--brand);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.methodology-doing-word::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--brand);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s;
}

.methodology-section.is-active .methodology-doing-word::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Connected Horizontal Journey Track */
.learning-journey-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

/* Connecting Line */
.learning-journey-line-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: 60px;
  right: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--border-strong);
  z-index: 1;
}

.learning-journey-line-fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 25%;
  background: var(--brand);
  transition: width 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.practical-flow-grid,
.learning-journey-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.35fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Journey Stage Item */
.journey-stage-node {
  background: transparent;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.journey-node-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.journey-node-circle {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-strong);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.journey-stage-node:hover .journey-node-circle,
.journey-stage-node.is-active .journey-node-circle {
  background: var(--brand);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--brand);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.journey-node-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.journey-node-phase {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.journey-stage-node:hover .journey-node-phase,
.journey-stage-node.is-active .journey-node-phase {
  color: var(--brand);
}

.journey-node-actor {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

/* Distinctive Stage Card Design (Hierarchy) */
.journey-node-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.journey-stage-node:hover .journey-node-card,
.journey-stage-node.is-active .journey-node-card {
  border-color: var(--brand);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Stage 03 "APPLY" is the largest focal visual moment */
.journey-stage-node.is-hero-stage .journey-node-card {
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--brand);
}

.journey-stage-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.journey-stage-node.is-hero-stage .journey-stage-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.journey-stage-story {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.journey-stage-human-tag {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--brand-subtle);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* Mobile Vertical Journey Flow */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .learning-journey-line-bg {
    display: none;
  }

  .practical-flow-grid,
  .learning-journey-track {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 36px;
  }

  .learning-journey-track::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 17px;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--border-strong);
  }

  .journey-stage-node {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    position: relative;
  }

  .journey-node-head {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .journey-node-circle {
    position: absolute;
    left: -36px;
    top: 0;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .journey-node-meta {
    margin-left: 12px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REAL CLASSROOM EXAMPLE SHOWCASE (The "Aha!" Moment)
   ========================================================================== */
.real-example-showcase {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: 44px 38px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .real-example-showcase {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }
}

.example-grid-composition {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 950px) {
  .example-grid-composition {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

/* Course Tabs Switcher */
.example-tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 18px 0 24px 0;
}

.example-tab-btn {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.example-tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand);
}

.example-tab-btn.is-active {
  background: var(--brand);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--brand);
}

/* Real-Life Step Flow */
.example-story-path {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.example-step-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--border-strong);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.example-step-item.is-focal {
  background: rgba(186, 43, 62, 0.04);
  border-left-color: var(--brand);
}

.example-step-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--brand);
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding-top: 2px;
}

.example-step-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.example-step-text p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Visual Classroom Media Column */
.example-media-composition {
  position: relative;
}

.example-media-photo {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.example-media-badge {
  margin-top: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* Secondary Tools List */
.methodology-tools-quiet {
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tools-quiet-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.tools-inline-flow {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.tools-inline-flow span.dot {
  color: var(--border-strong);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHASE 11 & 12: ASYMMETRICAL EDITORIAL PHOTO COLLAGE
   "See how we teach."
   ========================================================================== */
.editorial-collage-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.collage-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.collage-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.collage-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.collage-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(19, 20, 23, 0.85));
  padding: 24px 16px 12px 16px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.col-span-7 {
  grid-column: span 7;
  height: 380px;
}

.col-span-5 {
  grid-column: span 5;
  height: 380px;
}

.col-span-4 {
  grid-column: span 4;
  height: 280px;
}

.col-span-8 {
  grid-column: span 8;
  height: 280px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .col-span-7,
  .col-span-5,
  .col-span-4,
  .col-span-8 {
    grid-column: span 12;
    height: 260px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHASE 14: FOUNDER SECTION (Real Person, Genuine Story)
   ========================================================================== */
.founder-editorial-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 44px;
}

@media (max-width: 850px) {
  .founder-editorial-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 28px;
  }
}

.founder-portrait-photo {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  object-fit: cover;
  max-height: 420px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.founder-quote-large {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.founder-story-body {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHASE 16: AUTHENTIC TESTIMONIALS (3 Real Students)
   ========================================================================== */
.editorial-reviews-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

@media (max-width: 850px) {
  .editorial-reviews-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.editorial-review-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: 34px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.editorial-review-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.editorial-review-card::before {
  content: "“";
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--brand);
  opacity: 0.2;
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 22px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.review-quote-text {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.review-student-meta {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.review-student-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  display: block;
}

.review-student-course {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--brand);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OFFICIAL CREDENTIAL VERIFICATION (Academic Registry Format)
   ========================================================================== */
.official-registry-block {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: 40px;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.registry-search-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 20px 0 16px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .registry-search-form {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .official-registry-block {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
}

.registry-search-input {
  flex-grow: 1;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: 13px 18px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.registry-search-input:focus {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--brand);
}

.registry-sample-chips {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.sample-cert-btn {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.sample-cert-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand);
}

.registry-verified-display {
  display: none;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: 24px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHASE 21 & 24: CONTACT & BHAVNAGAR LOCATION
   "Come say hello."
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-editorial-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

@media (max-width: 850px) {
  .contact-editorial-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.contact-direct-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: 34px;
}

.contact-method-line {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.contact-method-line label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-method-line a,
.contact-method-line p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.enquiry-card-clean {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: 34px;
}

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

.form-group-clean label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-input-clean {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.form-input-clean:focus {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--brand);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHASE 25: QUIET, PREMIUM FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer-quiet {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 70px 0 30px 0;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.footer-quiet-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .footer-quiet-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .footer-quiet-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.footer-bottom-quiet {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Discreet Floating Contact (Phase 22) */
.discreet-float-contact {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  z-index: 990;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.discreet-float-contact:hover {
  border-color: #25d366;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #128c7e;
}

/* Modal Dialogs */
.modal-overlay-clean {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(19, 20, 23, 0.6);
  z-index: 3000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-overlay-clean.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-card-clean {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  max-width: 520px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  padding: 36px;
  position: relative;
}

.modal-close-clean {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Toast */
.toast-clean {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(100px);
  background: var(--text-main);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  z-index: 4000;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.toast-clean.show {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox-clean {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(19, 20, 23, 0.95);
  z-index: 3500;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
}

.lightbox-clean.is-active {
  display: flex;
}

.lightbox-clean-img {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 85vh;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUBPAGE EDITORIAL COMPONENTS (Courses, About, Gallery, Verification, Contact)
   ========================================================================== */
.subpage-banner-clean {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 64px 0 54px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.subpage-banner-clean .section-headline {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Course Prospectus Grid */
.courses-catalog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

@media (max-width: 850px) {
  .courses-catalog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.course-card-editorial {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.course-card-editorial:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.course-badge-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--brand-subtle);
  color: var(--brand);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.course-meta-time {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.course-card-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.course-card-summary {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.course-highlights-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.course-highlights-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}

.course-highlights-list li span.check {
  color: var(--brand);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.course-career-box {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.course-actions-row {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

/* Gallery Grid */
.gallery-catalog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .gallery-catalog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .gallery-catalog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.gallery-card-editorial {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  height: 280px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: #000;
}

.gallery-card-editorial img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.gallery-card-editorial:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gallery-card-editorial .card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(19, 20, 23, 0.88));
  padding: 24px 18px 14px 18px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Official flyers layout */
.flyers-grid-two {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 650px) {
  .flyers-grid-two {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GEC DIGITAL ASSISTANT / COMPUTER MASCOT (Dedicated Namespace)
   "Your friendly computer companion at General EduTech"
   ========================================================================== */
.gec-mascot-composition {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Subtle Orbit Environment */
.gec-orbit-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.gec-orbit-ring {
  position: absolute;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(186, 43, 62, 0.2);
  animation: gecSpinOrbit 60s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes gecSpinOrbit {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.gec-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(186, 43, 62, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
}

/* Floating Education Symbols */
.gec-orbit-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  pointer-events: auto;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.gec-orbit-badge:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.gec-badge-excel {
  top: 10px;
  left: 0;
  animation: gecFloatA 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.gec-badge-tally {
  top: 30px;
  right: -10px;
  animation: gecFloatB 5.5s ease-in-out infinite 0.5s;
}

.gec-badge-ai {
  bottom: 80px;
  right: -15px;
  animation: gecFloatA 6s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
}

.gec-badge-cert {
  bottom: 60px;
  left: -10px;
  animation: gecFloatB 5.2s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s;
}

@keyframes gecFloatA {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
  }
}

@keyframes gecFloatB {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(7px);
  }
}

/* Character Figure Wrapper */
.gec-mascot-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  animation: gecEntrance 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes gecEntrance {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.gec-character-body {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  animation: gecBreathe 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gec-mascot-wrapper:hover .gec-character-body,
.gec-mascot-wrapper:focus-visible .gec-character-body {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
}

@keyframes gecBreathe {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
}

.gec-mascot-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 16px 28px rgba(19, 20, 23, 0.12));
}

/* Interactive Vector Face Overlay */
.gec-face-screen {
  position: absolute;
  top: 26.5%;
  left: 27%;
  width: 46%;
  height: 14%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}

.gec-screen-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: visible;
}

.gec-eye-pupil {
  transition: transform 0.08s ease-out;
}

.gec-eyelid {
  transform-origin: top center;
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transition: transform 0.12s ease-in-out;
}

.gec-eyelid.is-blinking {
  transform: scaleY(1);
}

/* Speech Bubble Assistant */
.gec-speech-bubble {
  position: absolute;
  top: -24px;
  right: -30px;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 300px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px) scale(0.96);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gec-speech-bubble.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Speech Bubble Tail */
.gec-speech-bubble::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -9px;
  left: 36px;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.gec-bubble-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.gec-bubble-close:hover {
  color: var(--text-main);
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
}

.gec-bubble-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.gec-avatar-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  animation: gecPulseGreen 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes gecPulseGreen {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  }
}

.gec-assistant-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--brand);
}

.gec-status-live {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.gec-bubble-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Quick Action Buttons inside Speech Bubble */
.gec-bubble-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.gec-btn {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.gec-btn-brand {
  background: var(--brand);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.gec-btn-brand:hover {
  background: var(--brand-dark);
}

.gec-btn-quiet {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.gec-btn-quiet:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand);
  color: var(--brand);
}

/* Topic Chips */
.gec-bubble-chips {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.gec-chip-btn {
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-body);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.gec-chip-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand);
  color: var(--brand);
  background: #ffffff;
}

/* Helper Caption Card Under Mascot */
.gec-identity-card {
  margin-top: 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* Responsive Scaling */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .gec-mascot-composition {
    max-width: 400px;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }

  .gec-speech-bubble {
    right: 0;
    width: 280px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .gec-mascot-img {
    max-width: 250px;
  }

  .gec-orbit-ring,
  .gec-ambient-glow {
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
  }

  .gec-orbit-badge {
    display: none;
    /* Keep mobile clean without visual clutter */
  }

  .gec-speech-bubble {
    position: static;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 300px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .gec-speech-bubble::before {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Reduced Motion Support */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .gec-mascot-wrapper,
  .gec-character-body,
  .gec-orbit-ring,
  .gec-badge-excel,
  .gec-badge-tally,
  .gec-badge-ai,
  .gec-badge-cert,
  .gec-avatar-dot {
    animation: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOVING GEC ASSISTANT — INTERACTIVE WEBSITE CHARACTER
   Dedicated Namespace: .gec-assistant
   Quiet, human-first, target-aware companion
   ========================================================================== */
.gec-assistant {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 92px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 1200;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  transition: transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Character Button & Figure */
.gec-assistant__character {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  pointer-events: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

/* Genuine 3D Mascot Container & WebGL Canvas */
.gec-assistant__3d {
  width: 120px;
  height: 160px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gec-assistant__canvas {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  pointer-events: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 22px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.20));
  outline: none;
}

.gec-assistant__character:hover .gec-assistant__3d,
.gec-assistant__character:focus-visible .gec-assistant__3d {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
}

/* Ground Contact Shadow */
.gec-assistant__shadow {
  width: 68px;
  height: 11px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 72%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-top: -8px;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.gec-assistant.is-moving .gec-assistant__shadow {
  transform: scale(0.85);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Speech Bubble */
.gec-assistant__bubble {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: calc(100% + 14px);
  right: 0;
  width: 250px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(19, 20, 23, 0.14), 0 2px 6px rgba(19, 20, 23, 0.06);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px) scale(0.96);
  transition: opacity 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    visibility 0.28s;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 10;
}

.gec-assistant__bubble.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Bubble Pointer Tail */
.gec-assistant__bubble-tail {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -7px;
  right: 32px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* Alternate Bubble Positions */
.gec-assistant__bubble.tail-left .gec-assistant__bubble-tail {
  right: auto;
  left: 32px;
}

.gec-assistant__bubble.pos-below {
  bottom: auto;
  top: calc(100% + 14px);
}

.gec-assistant__bubble.pos-below .gec-assistant__bubble-tail {
  bottom: auto;
  top: -7px;
  border-right: none;
  border-bottom: none;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
}

.gec-assistant__bubble-inner {
  position: relative;
}

.gec-assistant__bubble-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px;
  right: -4px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: color 0.15s ease, background 0.15s ease;
}

.gec-assistant__bubble-close:hover {
  color: var(--text-main);
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
}

.gec-assistant__bubble-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.gec-assistant__bubble-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  animation: gecPulseDot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes gecPulseDot {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  }
}

.gec-assistant__bubble-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--brand);
}

.gec-assistant__bubble-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  padding-right: 14px;
}

.gec-assistant__action-wrap {
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.gec-assistant__action-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand);
  background: rgba(186, 43, 62, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(186, 43, 62, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.gec-assistant__action-link:hover {
  background: var(--brand);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--brand);
}

/* Quick Topic Chips */
.gec-assistant__bubble-chips {
  display: flex;
  gap: 5px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding-top: 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.gec-assistant__chip {
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: 3px 7px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-body);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.gec-assistant__chip:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--brand);
  color: var(--brand);
}

/* Responsive Scaling for GEC Assistant */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gec-assistant {
    bottom: 84px;
    right: 18px;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) !important;
    /* Fixed on mobile: no coordinates chasing */
  }

  .gec-assistant__img {
    width: 66px;
  }

  .gec-assistant__shadow {
    width: 44px;
    height: 7px;
  }

  .gec-assistant__bubble {
    width: 220px;
    right: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  /* Prevent assistant from obscuring content or floating buttons on small screens */
  .gec-assistant {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* Reduced Motion Override */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .gec-assistant,
  .gec-assistant__figure,
  .gec-assistant__character,
  .gec-assistant__bubble,
  .gec-assistant__shadow,
  .gec-assistant__pupil,
  .gec-assistant__eyelid {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REDESIGN: "THE CLASSROOM IS THE PRODUCT" COMPONENT STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Header Utility, Language & Action Tokens */
.nav-utility-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.nav-utility-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-utility-link:hover {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.lang-toggle-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  padding: 3px 6px;
  background: var(--mist);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.lang-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.lang-btn.is-active {
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--paper);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(18, 35, 74, 0.08);
}

.lang-divider {
  color: var(--border-strong);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.btn-primary-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: var(--crimson);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-primary-action:hover {
  background: #A81223;
}

.btn-primary-action:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--navy);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.btn-secondary-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-secondary-action:hover {
  background: var(--mist);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}

/* Dead header WhatsApp button removed */

/* Sticky Mobile Bottom Bar (< 768px) */
.sticky-mobile-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 56px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 -2px 10px rgba(18, 35, 74, 0.08);
  z-index: 2200;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.mobile-bar-btn {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  border: none;
  background: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
}

.mobile-bar-btn:not(:last-child) {
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.mobile-bar-whatsapp {
  color: #128C7E;
}

.mobile-bar-primary {
  background: var(--crimson);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .sticky-mobile-bar {
    display: flex;
  }
  body {
    padding-bottom: 56px;
  }
  .discreet-float-contact {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO: SPREADSHEET AS THE PRODUCT
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-product-section {
  padding: 56px 0 48px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.hero-product-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-product-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

.hero-product-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hero-product-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 540px;
}

.hero-product-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Interactive Mini Spreadsheet */
.interactive-sheet-container {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-sheet);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.sheet-header-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: var(--mist);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-sheet);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
}

.sheet-title-text {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.sheet-badge-live {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  background: rgba(30, 123, 79, 0.1);
  color: var(--sheet-green);
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.sheet-badge-live::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sheet-green);
}

.sheet-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.interactive-sheet-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.interactive-sheet-table th,
.interactive-sheet-table td {
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-sheet);
}

.interactive-sheet-table th {
  background: #F9FAFC;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.interactive-sheet-table .text-right {
  text-align: right;
}

.sheet-cell-editable {
  width: 68px;
  padding: 4px 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sheet-green);
  background: rgba(30, 123, 79, 0.06);
  border: 1px dashed var(--sheet-green);
  border-radius: 3px;
  text-align: right;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.sheet-cell-editable:focus {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: var(--sheet-green);
  outline: 2px solid rgba(30, 123, 79, 0.2);
}

.sheet-summary-row {
  background: #FAFBFC;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sheet-grand-total {
  background: rgba(30, 123, 79, 0.08);
  color: var(--sheet-green);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Mascot Corner Guide */
.sheet-mascot-guide {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-sheet);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.sheet-mascot-guide img {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.sheet-tooltip-bubble {
  padding: 3px 8px;
  background: var(--mist);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sheet-caption-text {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROOF BAR: 4 REAL FACTS
   ========================================================================== */
.proof-bar-section {
  background: var(--mist);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 24px 0;
}

.proof-bar-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .proof-bar-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

.proof-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.proof-item-sub {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COURSE FINDER & 6 COURSES
   ========================================================================== */
.course-finder-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.finder-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .finder-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
}

.finder-step-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.finder-step-label {
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.finder-options-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.finder-btn {
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: var(--mist);
  color: var(--text-body);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.finder-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--navy);
}

.finder-btn.is-active {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* 6 Course Cards */
.courses-spec-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .courses-spec-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .courses-spec-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.course-spec-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.course-spec-card.is-recommended-match {
  border: 2px solid var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(18, 35, 74, 0.12);
}

.course-match-tag {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  right: 18px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.course-spec-card.is-recommended-match .course-match-tag {
  display: inline-block;
}

.course-spec-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.course-spec-for {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.course-spec-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.course-outcome-line {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-outcome-line strong {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.course-spec-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.course-spec-actions .btn-primary-action,
.course-spec-actions .btn-secondary-action {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOW A LESSON WORKS: MERGED 4-STAGE STEPPER & SOFTWARE TABS
   ========================================================================== */
.stepper-nav-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stepper-nav-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.stepper-tab-btn {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: var(--mist);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.stepper-tab-btn.is-active {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--navy);
}

.stepper-step-num {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0.8;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.stepper-step-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.stepper-content-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .stepper-content-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.software-tab-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.soft-tab-btn {
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: var(--mist);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.soft-tab-btn.is-active {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--navy);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR LAB: BENTO PHOTO GRID
   ========================================================================== */
.bento-lab-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: 240px 240px;
  gap: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .bento-lab-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
  }
}

.bento-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.bento-item-large {
  grid-row: span 2;
}

.bento-item img,
.bento-item video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.bento-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: rgba(18, 35, 74, 0.85);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STUDENT OUTCOMES
   ========================================================================== */
.outcomes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .outcomes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.outcome-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.outcome-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.outcome-avatar-fallback {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mist);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
}

.outcome-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.outcome-role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--sheet-green);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.outcome-review-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: underline;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOUNDER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.founder-profile-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .founder-profile-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.founder-photo-slot {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.founder-quote-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CERTIFICATE VERIFICATION BAND
   ========================================================================== */
.cert-verification-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .cert-verification-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ NATIVE ACCORDION (<details> / <summary>)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-accordion-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

details.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

details.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: var(--navy);
}

summary.faq-question {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  user-select: none;
}

summary.faq-question::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

summary.faq-question::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

details.faq-item[open] summary.faq-question::after {
  content: '−';
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 20px 18px 20px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VISIT & BOOK SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.visit-book-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .visit-book-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.visit-info-card,
.visit-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
}

.map-embed-frame {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHASE 1: SIGNATURE SPREADSHEET MOTIF & GRID PATTERNS
   ========================================================================== */
.section-grid-bg {
  background-color: var(--paper);
  background-image: var(--grid-pattern-light);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
}

.section-grid-bg-dark {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  background-image: var(--grid-pattern-dark);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Excel-Style Selected Cell Motif */
.has-cell-selection {
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.has-cell-selection::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  border: 2px solid var(--sheet-green);
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.98);
  transition: opacity 150ms ease, transform 150ms ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

.has-cell-selection::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  right: -4px;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--sheet-green);
  border: 1px solid #FFFFFF;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 150ms ease;
  z-index: 11;
}

.has-cell-selection:hover::after,
.has-cell-selection:focus-visible::after,
.has-cell-selection.is-cell-active::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.has-cell-selection:hover::before,
.has-cell-selection:focus-visible::before,
.has-cell-selection.is-cell-active::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Scroll Progress Bar at very top */
#scrollProgressBar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--crimson);
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 50ms linear;
}

/* Staggered Word Reveal Animation */
.word-reveal {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  animation: wordFadeUp 0.6s forwards cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

@keyframes wordFadeUp {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO: "THE DESKTOP" MONITOR SCENE (DRAGGABLE WINDOWS + LIVE APPS)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-desktop-monitor {
  background: #0B1730;
  border: 1px solid #233458;
  border-radius: var(--radius-window);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-window);
  position: relative;
  min-height: 450px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.monitor-top-bezel {
  height: 24px;
  background: #071022;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #1A2846;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.monitor-camera-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: #1B3158;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid #2B4676;
}

.monitor-desktop-canvas {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  padding: 16px;
  min-height: 390px;
  background: #0E1B38;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(30, 123, 79, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Parallax Tool Tags */
.floating-tool-tag {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(18, 35, 74, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
  transition: transform 0.1s ease-out;
}

/* Mascot Peeking Guide in Hero (Strict Max 100px) */
.hero-monitor-mascot {
  position: absolute;
  top: -24px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 25;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.hero-monitor-mascot img {
  width: 68px !important;
  height: 68px !important;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
  transform-origin: bottom center;
  animation: mascotHeroPeek 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes mascotHeroPeek {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(2deg); }
}

.hero-mascot-speech {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-sheet);
}

/* OS Window Component */
.os-window {
  position: absolute;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-sheet);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  transition: box-shadow 0.15s ease, opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.os-window.is-active-window {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
  border-color: var(--sheet-green);
}

.os-window-header {
  height: 30px;
  background: #F3F5F9;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-sheet);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 10px;
  cursor: grab;
}

.os-window-header:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.traffic-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 5px;
}

.traffic-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}

.traffic-dot-red { background: #FF5F56; }
.traffic-dot-yellow { background: #FFBD2E; }
.traffic-dot-green { background: #27C93F; }

.os-window-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
}

/* Excel Window Specific */
.os-window-excel {
  width: 92%;
  left: 4%;
  top: 14px;
  z-index: 10;
}

/* Tally Window Specific */
.os-window-tally {
  width: 78%;
  left: 12%;
  top: 60px;
  z-index: 8;
  background: #002B36;
  color: #839496;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.os-window-tally .os-window-header {
  background: #073642;
  border-bottom-color: #586E75;
}

.os-window-tally .os-window-title {
  color: #2AA198;
}

.tally-voucher-body {
  padding: 12px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Word Window Specific */
.os-window-word {
  width: 74%;
  left: 16%;
  top: 80px;
  z-index: 7;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* AI Chat Window Specific */
.os-window-ai {
  width: 72%;
  left: 18%;
  top: 70px;
  z-index: 9;
}

.ai-chips-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  background: var(--mist);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.ai-prompt-chip {
  padding: 3px 8px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.ai-prompt-chip:hover {
  background: var(--sheet-green);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ai-chat-output {
  padding: 10px 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--text-body);
  min-height: 70px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Monitor Taskbar at Bottom */
.monitor-taskbar {
  height: 38px;
  background: rgba(11, 23, 48, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-top: 1px solid #1E2D4E;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  z-index: 20;
}

.taskbar-app-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #CBD2DE;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.taskbar-app-btn.is-active,
.taskbar-app-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--sheet-green);
}

/* Mobile Fallback for Monitor */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-desktop-monitor {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .os-window {
    position: static;
    width: 100% !important;
    left: auto !important;
    top: auto !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .monitor-desktop-canvas {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 10px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INFINITE TOOL MARQUEE
   ========================================================================== */
.tool-marquee-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  contain: paint;
  touch-action: pan-y;
}

.tool-marquee-track {
  touch-action: pan-y;
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: toolMarquee 26s linear infinite;
}

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

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

.tool-pill-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(18, 35, 74, 0.04);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE QUIZ: "FIND MY COURSE" (PROGRESS SLIDER + CONFETTI FLIP)
   ========================================================================== */
.quiz-widget-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.quiz-progress-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--mist);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.quiz-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--crimson);
  width: 33%;
  transition: width 300ms ease;
}

.quiz-step-pane {
  display: none;
  animation: quizSlideIn 250ms ease forwards;
}

.quiz-step-pane.is-active-step {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes quizSlideIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(16px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

.quiz-choice-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .quiz-choice-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.quiz-choice-btn {
  padding: 16px 14px;
  background: var(--mist);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.quiz-choice-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--navy);
}

.quiz-choice-btn.is-selected {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--sheet-green);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(30, 123, 79, 0.15);
}

/* Confetti Canvas Container */
#quizConfettiCanvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 30;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COURSE EXPLORER 3D TILT & SYLLABUS DRAWER
   ========================================================================== */
.course-tilt-card {
  perspective: 1000px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}

/* Right-Side Syllabus Drawer */
.syllabus-drawer-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 23, 48, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 4000;
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 300ms ease;
}

.syllabus-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  z-index: 4001;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 300ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 28px;
}

.syllabus-drawer.is-open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STUDENT OUTCOMES: INSTAGRAM-STYLE STORY VIEWER
   ========================================================================== */
.story-avatars-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 10px 0 20px;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.story-avatar-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.story-ring-wrap {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #F2B632, #C4162A, #12234A);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.story-avatar-item:hover .story-ring-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.story-circle-inner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
}

/* Fullscreen Story Modal */
.story-viewer-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 23, 48, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  z-index: 5000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.story-viewer-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  background: #12234A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  position: relative;
}

.story-progress-bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.story-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--amber);
  transition: width 6s linear;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CERTIFICATE VERIFICATION: STAMP-SLAM & SEAL SPIN
   ========================================================================== */
.cert-stamp-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border: 3px solid #1E7B4F;
  color: #1E7B4F;
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transform: rotate(-5deg);
  animation: stampSlam 400ms cubic-bezier(0.18, 0.89, 0.32, 1.28) forwards;
}

@keyframes stampSlam {
  0% { transform: scale(2.2) rotate(-18deg); opacity: 0; }
  70% { transform: scale(0.92) rotate(-3deg); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(1) rotate(-5deg); opacity: 1; }
}

.cert-seal-amber {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  animation: sealSpinIn 600ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes sealSpinIn {
  from { transform: rotate(-180deg) scale(0.4); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.screen-shake {
  animation: screenShake 300ms ease;
}

@keyframes screenShake {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  20%, 60% { transform: translate(-3px, 2px); }
  40%, 80% { transform: translate(3px, -2px); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL INTERACTIVE LAYER: MASCOT GUIDE (STRICT MAX 80px)
   ========================================================================== */
.gec-floating-mascot-guide {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  z-index: 2100;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
}

.gec-mascot-avatar-btn {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-sheet);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.gec-mascot-avatar-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  border-color: var(--sheet-green);
}

.gec-mascot-avatar-btn img {
  width: 48px !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Contextual Speech Bubble */
.gec-mascot-context-bubble {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-sheet);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 35, 74, 0.14);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  max-width: 200px;
  position: relative;
  display: none;
  animation: bubblePop 200ms ease forwards;
}

@keyframes bubblePop {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.gec-mascot-popover-menu {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 76px;
  left: 0;
  width: 220px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-sheet);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(18, 35, 74, 0.16);
  padding: 8px 0;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.gec-mascot-menu-item {
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.gec-mascot-menu-item:hover {
  background: var(--mist);
  color: var(--crimson);
}

/* Toast Notification */
.gec-toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  z-index: 9998;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all 250ms ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gec-toast.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Exit-Intent / Timed Demo Modal */
.exit-intent-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 23, 48, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 6000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.exit-intent-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  max-width: 440px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 32px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.96);
  transition: transform 250ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.exit-intent-modal.is-open .exit-intent-card {
  transform: scale(1);
}
/* Micro-Screen Mobile Optimization (<= 359px) */
@media (max-width: 359px) {
  .header-inner {
    padding-left: 8px !important;
    padding-right: 8px !important;
  }
  .brand-title-text {
    font-size: 13px !important;
  }
  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 28px !important;
  }
}