/* ==========================================================================
   Acquire Nexus — design tokens (v2, modern pass)
   Palette:
     --ink        #0B1220  primary dark background
     --ink-deep   #060A14  darkest, gradients
     --ink-soft   #131E33  raised panels on dark
     --paper      #F7F8FB  light section background
     --paper-2    #FFFFFF  card background on paper sections
     --ink-text   #10182A  body text on paper
     --slate      #5B6675  muted text on paper
     --mist       #E7E9EF  hairlines on paper
     --amber      #F0A63D  primary accent / CTA ("signal amber")
     --amber-dark #C77E1E  amber hover state
     --cyan       #45D6CE  secondary accent, node/trace motif
     --violet     #7C6CF0  tertiary accent, gradient partner
   Type:
     display  -> 'Space Grotesk'
     body     -> 'IBM Plex Sans'
     mono     -> 'IBM Plex Mono'
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --ink: #0b1220;
  --ink-deep: #060a14;
  --ink-soft: #131e33;
  --paper: #f7f8fb;
  --paper-2: #ffffff;
  --ink-text: #10182a;
  --slate: #5b6675;
  --mist: #e7e9ef;
  --amber: #f0a63d;
  --amber-dark: #c77e1e;
  --cyan: #45d6ce;
  --violet: #7c6cf0;

  --font-display: Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'IBM Plex Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'IBM Plex Mono', ui-monospace, Menlo, monospace;

  --max-width: 1200px;
  --radius-sm: 12px;
  --radius: 20px;
  --radius-lg: 28px;
  --shadow-card: 0 1px 2px rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.04), 0 16px 40px -20px rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.22);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 1px 2px rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.06), 0 24px 56px -20px rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.32);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--ink-text);
  background: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 0.5em;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 600;
}
p { margin: 0 0 1em; }
button { font-family: inherit; }

:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--amber); outline-offset: 3px; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
}

.container { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

/* Scroll-reveal (progressive enhancement — see main.js). Content is fully
   visible without JS; this just adds the fade/rise once observed. */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in-view { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber-dark);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 20px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--amber), transparent);
}
section.on-dark .eyebrow { color: var(--amber); }
.hero .eyebrow { color: var(--amber); text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38); }

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 15px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--amber), #f6bc63);
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -8px rgba(240, 166, 61, 0.55);
}
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -10px rgba(240, 166, 61, 0.65); }
.btn-ghost { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.16); color: #fff; backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--amber); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline-ink { background: transparent; border-color: rgba(16,24,42,0.18); color: var(--ink); }
.btn-outline-ink:hover { border-color: var(--amber-dark); color: var(--amber-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.services-intro-actions .btn-outline-ink { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.services-intro-actions .btn-outline-ink:hover { color: #fff; border-color: #fff; }

.section { padding: 108px 0; }
.section-tight { padding: 64px 0; }
.on-dark { background: var(--ink); color: #dbe1ee; }
.on-dark h1, .on-dark h2, .on-dark h3 { color: #fff; }
.on-dark .muted, .on-dark p { color: #a9b3c6; }
.muted { color: var(--slate); }

.section-head { max-width: 620px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.section-head.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); }

.visual-builder-columns { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 28px; }
.visual-builder-column { flex: 1 1 var(--builder-width); min-width: 240px; }
.visual-builder-heading { color: var(--ink-text); }
.visual-builder-text { color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.75; }
.visual-builder-image { max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.visual-builder-spacer { min-height: 48px; }
.visual-builder-video { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; overflow: hidden; }
.visual-builder-video iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; }
.visual-builder-divider { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--mist); }
.visual-builder-quote { padding-left: 20px; border-left: 3px solid var(--amber); color: var(--slate); font-style: italic; }
.visual-builder-form { display: grid; gap: 12px; max-width: 560px; }
.visual-builder-form input, .visual-builder-form textarea { width: 100%; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--mist); border-radius: 8px; font: inherit; }
.visual-builder-form textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
.visual-dynamic-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(190px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.visual-dynamic-grid article { padding: 20px; border: 1px solid var(--mist); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.visual-dynamic-grid h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.visual-dynamic-grid p { margin: 0; color: var(--slate); }
.animation-fade, .animation-rise, .animation-slide { animation: visual-builder-enter .7s var(--ease) both; }
.animation-rise { animation-name: visual-builder-rise; }
.animation-slide { animation-name: visual-builder-slide; }
@keyframes visual-builder-enter { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes visual-builder-rise { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes visual-builder-slide { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-18px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); } }
.builder-hide-mobile { display: block; }
.align-center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.align-right { margin-left: auto; text-align: right; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .builder-hide-mobile { display: none !important; } }

/* ---------- Coming soon ---------- */
.coming-soon-body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--ink-deep);
}
.coming-soon-screen,
.sdu-coming-soon {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 48px 24px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(69, 214, 206, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(69, 214, 206, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, rgba(19, 47, 109, 0.7), transparent 48%),
    var(--ink-deep);
  background-size: 56px 56px, 56px 56px, auto, auto;
}
.coming-soon-panel,
.sdu-coming-soon-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(100%, 760px);
  padding: clamp(34px, 7vw, 76px) clamp(24px, 8vw, 88px);
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(19, 30, 51, 0.94), rgba(6, 10, 20, 0.92));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  animation: coming-soon-rise 0.8s var(--ease) both;
}
.coming-soon-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.coming-soon-mark {
  display: grid;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(240, 166, 61, 0.65);
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--amber);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
.coming-soon-status {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: #a9b3c6;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.coming-soon-status span {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(69, 214, 206, 0.12), 0 0 18px rgba(69, 214, 206, 0.8);
}
.coming-soon-panel .eyebrow,
.sdu-coming-soon-content .eyebrow { color: var(--amber); }
.coming-soon-panel h1,
.sdu-coming-soon-content h1 {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 8vw, 6.4rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
}
.coming-soon-panel p,
.sdu-coming-soon-content p {
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
  color: #c4ccdb;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.coming-soon-rule {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  max-width: 220px;
  margin: 38px auto 0;
}
.coming-soon-rule span { height: 1px; flex: 1; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14); }
.coming-soon-rule i { width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--amber); }
.coming-soon-orbit { position: absolute; border: 1px solid rgba(69, 214, 206, 0.14); border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; }
.coming-soon-orbit-one { width: 680px; height: 680px; transform: translate(42%, -36%); }
.coming-soon-orbit-two { width: 420px; height: 420px; transform: translate(-72%, 54%); border-color: rgba(240, 166, 61, 0.12); }
.sdu-coming-soon { min-height: calc(100vh - 68px); }
.sdu-coming-soon-content { max-width: 820px; }
@keyframes coming-soon-rise { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .coming-soon-screen, .sdu-coming-soon { padding: 24px 16px; }
  .coming-soon-panel, .sdu-coming-soon-content { border-radius: var(--radius); }
  .coming-soon-brand { margin-bottom: 26px; }
  .coming-soon-orbit-one { transform: translate(58%, -42%); }
  .coming-soon-orbit-two { transform: translate(-82%, 62%); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header — floating glass pill nav
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  padding: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.site-header .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 68px;
  background: rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(160%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0 12px 0 24px;
  pointer-events: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -16px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #fff;
  height: 40px;
}
.brand-mark { width: 32px; height: 32px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand-mark circle { fill: var(--amber); }
.brand-mark circle:nth-child(2), .brand-mark circle:nth-child(3) { fill: var(--cyan); }
.brand-mark path { stroke: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); stroke-width: 1.4; }
.brand-logo { height: 48px; width: auto; flex-shrink: 0; }

.main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 32px; }
.main-nav ul { display: flex; gap: 28px; }
.main-nav a { color: #c3cadb; font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 500; transition: color 0.15s ease; }
.main-nav a:hover, .main-nav a.active { color: #fff; }
.main-nav a.active { color: var(--amber); }

.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; }
.nav-cta .btn-primary { padding: 11px 22px; font-size: 0.88rem; }
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  border-radius: 10px;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .site-header { padding-top: 0; }
  .site-header .container { border-radius: 0; }
  .main-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 68px; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--ink);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 20px 24px 28px;
    gap: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    display: none;
  }
  .main-nav.open { display: flex; }
  .main-nav ul { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
  .nav-cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero — layered gradient mesh + node network
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 72px 0 30px;
  margin-top: -36px;
  padding-top: 82px;
  min-height: 330px;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18));
}
.hero.has-media::before { background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42); }
.hero-media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-media img, .hero-media video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; }
.hero-media-slide { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .8s ease; }
.hero-media-slide.active { opacity: 1; }
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.5;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 70% 20%, black, transparent 75%);
}
.hero.has-media::after { display: none; }
.hero.has-media .hero-visual { display: none; }
.hero.has-media > .container { display: block; }
.hero.has-media .hero-copy { max-width: 760px; }
.hero .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
  max-width: 15ch;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.hero-subtitle { font-size: 1.12rem; color: #fff; max-width: 46ch; margin-bottom: 34px; text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28); }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.hero-visual { position: relative; }
.node-diagram { width: 100%; height: auto; filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 50px rgba(69, 214, 206, 0.12)); }
.node-diagram .trace { fill: none; stroke: rgba(69, 214, 206, 0.5); stroke-width: 1.4; stroke-dasharray: 3 7; }
.node-diagram .node-dot { fill: var(--cyan); }
.node-diagram .node-dot.amber { fill: var(--amber); }
.node-diagram .node-ring { fill: none; stroke: rgba(240, 166, 61, 0.55); stroke-width: 1.2; }
.node-diagram .pulse { animation: pulse 3.2s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin: center; }
.node-diagram .pulse:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.node-diagram .pulse:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
@keyframes pulse { 0%, 100% { opacity: 0.55; r: 4; } 50% { opacity: 1; r: 6.5; } }

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .hero { margin-top: 0; padding-top: 26px; padding-bottom: 18px; min-height: auto; }
  .hero .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-visual { order: -1; max-width: 300px; margin: 0 auto; }
}

/* IELTS homepage pathway */
.ielts-home-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%, rgba(69, 214, 206, 0.16), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1220 0%, #102b55 58%, #0c6280 100%);
}
.ielts-home-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.3;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.14) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
}
.ielts-home-section > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ielts-home-section .eyebrow { color: #ffffff !important; }
.ielts-home-section .section-head h2 { color: #fff !important; }
.ielts-home-section .section-head p { color: #d5e6ed; }
.ielts-home-intro {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.ielts-home-intro .section-head { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ielts-home-intro h2 { max-width: 15ch; color: #fff; }
.ielts-home-intro p { max-width: 52ch; color: #d5e6ed; }
.ielts-band-panel {
  min-height: 250px;
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0c6280 0%, #102b55 100%);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.ielts-band-label {
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}
.ielts-band-panel strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); line-height: 1; }
.ielts-band-panel > span:last-child { color: #d5e6ed; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.ielts-skill-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.ielts-skill-card {
  padding: 28px 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(6, 10, 20, 0.34);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -26px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}
.ielts-skill-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(69,214,206,0.55); background: rgba(6,10,20,0.52); }
.ielts-skill-card > span { color: var(--amber); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.76rem; }
.ielts-skill-card h3 { margin: 28px 0 10px; color: #fff; font-size: 1.25rem; }
.ielts-skill-card p { margin: 0; color: #c7d5df; font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.55; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ielts-home-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .ielts-skill-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .ielts-skill-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ielts-band-panel { min-height: 210px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services — elevated glass-edge cards
   ========================================================================== */
.services-light { background: #ffffff; }
.services-light .section-head h2 { color: var(--ink-text); }
.service-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.service-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-soft) 0%, #0f2f6d 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}
.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.service-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.service-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; stroke: #ffffff; stroke-width: 1.7; fill: none; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: 9px; position: relative; z-index: 1; color: #ffffff; }
.service-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); font-size: 0.94rem; margin-bottom: 0; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .service-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .service-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Feature cards
   ========================================================================== */
.feature-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.feature-card {
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--mist);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.feature-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover); }
.feature-card .tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;

/* FAQ accordion */
.faq-section { background: var(--paper-2); }
.faq-container { max-width: 920px; }
.section-heading { max-width: 680px; margin-bottom: 42px; }
.section-heading.centered { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-heading h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); margin: 10px 0 14px; }
.section-heading p { color: var(--slate); margin: 0; }
.faq-list { border-top: 1px solid var(--mist); }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mist); background: #fff; }
.faq-item summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 22px 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; }
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid rgba(240,166,61,0.35); outline-offset: -3px; }
.faq-plus { font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--amber); font-weight: 400; transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
.faq-item[open] .faq-plus { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer { padding: 0 24px 22px; }
.faq-answer p { color: var(--slate); max-width: 75ch; margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .faq-item summary { padding: 18px; } .faq-answer { padding: 0 18px 18px; } }
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  color: var(--violet);
  background: rgba(124,108,240,0.1);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.feature-card h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; }
.feature-card p { color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 0.94rem; }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .feature-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Stats band — gradient depth
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-band {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--ink-soft) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 68px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(50% 80% at 50% 0%, rgba(240,166,61,0.1), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; text-align: center; position: relative; }
.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--amber), #f6d19a);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stat-label { color: #a9b3c6; font-size: 0.92rem; }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Courses / Academy
   ========================================================================== */
.course-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.course-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  text-align: center;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.25s ease;
}
.course-card:hover { border-color: var(--amber); transform: translateY(-4px); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
.course-thumb { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.course-thumb img { max-width: 120px; max-height: 90px; width: 100%; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 12px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); padding: 8px; }
.course-code { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--amber); letter-spacing: 0.05em; margin-bottom: 12px; display: inline-block; }
.course-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; color: #fff; }
.course-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: #a9b3c6; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.course-link { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--amber); padding-bottom: 2px; }

@media (max-width: 980px) { .course-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .course-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   About / CEO note
   ========================================================================== */
.about-page-hero {
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: 52px 0 20px;
}
.about-page-hero h1 {
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-text);
}
.about-banner-section {
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: 0 0 18px;
}
.about-banner-image {
  width: 100%;
  background: #dfe6ee;
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.05);
}
.about-banner-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 260px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.about-intro {
  background: var(--paper);
  padding-top: 12px;
}
.about-copy-block {
  max-width: 1160px;
}
.about-copy-block h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.9rem);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--violet);
}
.about-copy-block p {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--ink-text);
  max-width: 1100px;
}
.about-bullets-section {
  background: var(--paper);
  padding-top: 0;
  padding-bottom: 30px;
}
.about-bullets {
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  padding-left: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--ink-text);
}
.about-bullets li {
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: 0.3rem;
}
.about-body-copy {
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--ink-text);
}
.brochure-heading {
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin: 26px auto 0;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.about-values {
  background: var(--paper);
  padding-top: 18px;
}
.about-values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}
.core-chart {
  position: relative;
  width: min(420px, 100%);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.core-chart-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 24px rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.12));
}
.about-values-copy {
  max-width: 620px;
}
.about-values-copy h3 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--ink-text);
}
.about-values-copy p {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink-text);
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .about-values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-banner-image img { height: 260px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; }
.contact-info-card {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--ink-soft), var(--ink));
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.contact-info-item { display: flex; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 24px; align-items: flex-start; }
.contact-info-item svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; stroke: var(--amber); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.social-row { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 28px; }
.social-row a {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.social-row a:hover { border-color: var(--amber); color: var(--amber); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.social-row svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

.contact-map-section { padding-top: 12px; }
.contact-map-section .section-head h2 { color: #fff; }
.contact-map-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--mist);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.contact-map-wrap iframe {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 360px;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
}

.field { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.field label { display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.field input, .field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 15px;
  border: 1px solid var(--mist);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: #fff;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.contact-grid form .field label { color: #fff; }
.contact-grid form .field input,
.contact-grid form .field textarea {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--ink-soft);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  caret-color: var(--amber);
}
.contact-grid form .field input::placeholder,
.contact-grid form .field textarea::placeholder { color: #a9b3c6; }
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus { border-color: var(--amber); outline: 2px solid var(--amber); outline-offset: 1px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(240,166,61,0.15); }
.field-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }

.academy-signing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
}
.academy-agreement-box {
  white-space: pre-line;
  line-height: 1.7;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #10213d 0%, #0d1a2f 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}
.academy-agreement-box,
.academy-agreement-box p,
.academy-agreement-box span,
.academy-agreement-box div,
.academy-agreement-box strong,
.academy-agreement-box em,
.academy-agreement-box b,
.academy-agreement-box i,
.academy-agreement-box li,
.academy-agreement-box ol,
.academy-agreement-box ul {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}
.academy-sign-form {
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
#apply-now .section-head h2,
#apply-now .section-head .eyebrow,
#apply-now .section-head p {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}
#apply-now .section-head .eyebrow::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.95), transparent);
}

.academy-sign-fields {
  display: grid;
  gap: 4px;
}
.academy-acceptance {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin: 12px 0 18px;
  color: var(--ink-text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.academy-acceptance input {
  margin-top: 4px;
  accent-color: var(--amber);
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .academy-signing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.alert { padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.alert-success { background: #e7f6ee; color: #1e7145; border: 1px solid #bfe6cf; }
.alert-error { background: #fbe9e7; color: #8f2d1c; border: 1px solid #d99a91; }

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .field-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer { background: var(--ink-deep); color: #a9b3c6; padding: 72px 0 28px; position: relative; }
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
.chatbot { position: fixed; z-index: 20; right: 24px; bottom: 24px; font-family: var(--font-body); }
.chatbot-toggle { position: relative; width: 58px; height: 58px; border: 0; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--chatbot-accent); color: var(--ink); box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(6,10,20,0.25); cursor: pointer; font-size: 1.5rem; }
.chatbot-toggle:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.chatbot-toggle-pulse, .chatbot-toggle-pulse span { position: absolute; pointer-events: none; }
.chatbot-toggle-pulse { z-index: 0; inset: 0; }
.chatbot-toggle-pulse span { inset: -6px; border: 1px solid var(--chatbot-accent); border-radius: 50%; animation: chatbot-pulse 2.4s infinite ease-out; }
.chatbot-toggle-pulse span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: -1.2s; }
.chatbot-toggle-mark { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: block; line-height: 1; }
@keyframes chatbot-pulse { 0% { opacity: 0.7; transform: scale(0.92); } 65%, 100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.18); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .chatbot-toggle::after { animation: none; opacity: 0.45; } }
.chatbot-panel { position: absolute; right: 0; bottom: 72px; width: min(360px, calc(100vw - 32px)); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--mist); border-radius: 16px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 20px 55px rgba(6,10,20,0.2); }
.chatbot-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 18px; padding: 18px; color: #fff; background: var(--ink); }
.chatbot-header strong, .chatbot-header small { display: block; }
.chatbot-header small { margin-top: 3px; color: #a9b3c6; font-size: 0.75rem; }
.chatbot-close { border: 0; background: transparent; color: #fff; font-size: 1.5rem; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1; }
.chatbot-messages { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; height: 280px; overflow-y: auto; padding: 16px; background: #f7f8fb; }
.chatbot-message { max-width: 86%; padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 0.88rem; white-space: pre-wrap; }
.chatbot-message-assistant { align-self: flex-start; color: var(--ink-text); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--mist); }
.chatbot-message-user { align-self: flex-end; color: var(--ink); background: var(--chatbot-accent); }
.chatbot-error { color: #a3341f; }
.chatbot-typing { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; min-width: 52px; padding: 14px 13px; }
.chatbot-typing span { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--slate); animation: chatbot-type 1s infinite ease-in-out; }
.chatbot-typing span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.chatbot-typing span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
@keyframes chatbot-type { 0%, 60%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.45; } 30% { transform: translateY(-4px); opacity: 1; } }
.chatbot-form { display: flex; gap: 8px; padding: 12px; border-top: 1px solid var(--mist); background: #fff; }
.chatbot-form input { min-width: 0; flex: 1; padding: 11px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--mist); border-radius: 8px; font: inherit; }
.chatbot-form input:focus { outline: 2px solid var(--chatbot-accent); outline-offset: 1px; }
.chatbot-form button { width: 42px; border: 0; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--chatbot-accent); color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.1rem; cursor: pointer; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .chatbot { right: 16px; bottom: 16px; } .chatbot-panel { bottom: 68px; } }
.site-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(240,166,61,0.4), rgba(69,214,206,0.4), transparent);
}
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.footer-grid h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-grid ul li { margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer-grid a:hover { color: var(--amber); }
.footer-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-brand span { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; color: #fff; }
.footer-logo { height: 38px; width: auto; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding-top: 24px;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Simple page header
   ========================================================================== */
.page-header {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 84px 0 64px;
  margin-top: -86px;
  padding-top: 170px;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.page-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(55% 60% at 85% 0%, rgba(124, 108, 240, 0.28), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(45% 50% at 10% 20%, rgba(69, 214, 206, 0.16), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--ink-deep) 100%);
}
.page-header h1 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem); max-width: 20ch; }
.page-header p { color: #a9b3c6; max-width: 56ch; margin-bottom: 0; }
.links-page-header { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }
.links-page-header::before { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, #182640 100%); }
.links-page-header .crumb { color: var(--cyan); }
.links-directory { background: var(--paper); }
.links-intro { display: flex; align-items: end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 48px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.links-intro h2 { color: var(--ink-text); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); margin: 10px 0 0; }
.links-intro p { color: var(--slate); max-width: 46ch; margin: 0; }
.links-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 18px; }
.links-card { background: var(--paper-2); border: 1px solid var(--mist); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 30px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.links-card-heading { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.links-card-heading h3 { color: var(--ink-text); font-size: 1.45rem; margin: 0; }
.links-card-index { color: var(--amber-dark); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .78rem; }
.links-card > p { color: var(--slate); font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.links-list { border-top: 1px solid var(--mist); }
.links-list li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mist); }
.links-list a { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; padding: 14px 0; color: var(--ink-text); font-weight: 500; transition: color .2s ease, padding .2s var(--ease); }
.links-list a:hover { color: var(--amber-dark); padding-left: 5px; }
.links-arrow { color: var(--amber-dark); font-size: 1.2rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.payment-details { border-left: 2px solid var(--amber); padding-left: 14px; margin-top: 24px; }
.payment-details h4 { color: var(--ink-text); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .82rem; letter-spacing: .06em; margin: 0 0 10px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.payment-details dl { margin: 0; }
.payment-details dl > div { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; padding: 5px 0; font-size: .88rem; }
.payment-details dt { color: var(--slate); }
.payment-details dd { color: var(--ink-text); font-family: var(--font-mono); margin: 0; text-align: right; }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .links-intro { display: block; } .links-intro p { margin-top: 20px; } .links-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .links-card { padding: 24px; } }
.data-privacy-page-header .crumb { color: #fff; }
.data-privacy-page-header + .section h2 { color: #fff; }

/* Founder profile */
.profile-hero { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-deep), var(--ink) 58%, #172844); color: #fff; padding: 92px 0 100px; overflow: hidden; }
.profile-hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(320px, .8fr); gap: 72px; align-items: center; }
.profile-hero-copy { max-width: 620px; }
.profile-hero-copy .eyebrow, .profile-academy .eyebrow { color: var(--amber); }
.profile-role { color: var(--cyan); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 18px; }
.profile-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6.4rem); letter-spacing: -.06em; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.profile-hero h1 span { color: var(--amber); }
.profile-lede { color: #c2ccda; font-size: 1.12rem; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 54ch; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.profile-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.profile-actions .btn-outline-ink { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.profile-actions .btn-outline-ink:hover { color: #fff; border-color: #fff; }
.profile-portrait-wrap { position: relative; justify-self: center; width: min(100%, 390px); padding: 0 18px 18px 0; }
.profile-portrait-frame { border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid rgba(240,166,61,.55); position: relative; z-index: 1; box-shadow: 20px 20px 0 rgba(69,214,206,.12); }
.profile-portrait-frame img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; }
.profile-portrait-note { position: absolute; left: -20px; bottom: -4px; z-index: 2; display: grid; gap: 2px; min-width: 160px; padding: 16px 18px; background: var(--paper-2); color: var(--ink); border: 1px solid rgba(240,166,61,.45); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.profile-portrait-note strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--amber-dark); }
.profile-portrait-note span { color: var(--slate); font-size: .78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; }
.profile-partners { background: var(--paper-2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mist); }
.profile-partners-inner { min-height: 82px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; }
.profile-partners-inner > span { color: var(--slate); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.profile-partners-inner > div { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.profile-partners strong { padding: 9px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--mist); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); color: var(--ink); font-size: .85rem; }
.profile-stats { background: var(--amber); color: #fff; padding: 34px 0; }
.profile-stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; text-align: center; }
.profile-stats strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.8rem; line-height: 1; }
.profile-stats span { display: block; margin-top: 8px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.profile-content { background: var(--paper); }
.profile-section-heading { max-width: 680px; margin-bottom: 38px; }
.profile-section-heading h2 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.7rem); max-width: 16ch; }
.profile-section-heading p { color: var(--slate); max-width: 54ch; }
.profile-tabs { display: flex; gap: 4px; overflow-x: auto; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mist); margin-bottom: 38px; }
.profile-tab { flex: 0 0 auto; border: 0; border-bottom: 3px solid transparent; background: transparent; color: var(--slate); cursor: pointer; font: 600 .86rem var(--font-body); padding: 13px 18px; }
.profile-tab:hover, .profile-tab.is-active { color: var(--ink); border-bottom-color: var(--amber); }
.profile-panel[hidden] { display: none; }
.profile-card-grid, .profile-qualifications { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.profile-info-card, .profile-qualifications > div, .profile-experience article, .profile-education article { background: var(--paper-2); border: 1px solid var(--mist); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.profile-card-index { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(240,166,61,.15); color: var(--amber-dark); font: 500 .72rem var(--font-mono); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.profile-info-card h3, .profile-education h3, .profile-experience h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; }
.profile-info-card p, .profile-education p, .profile-experience li { color: var(--slate); font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.profile-qualifications > div { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 18px; }
.profile-qualifications span { width: 9px; height: 9px; flex: 0 0 auto; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--amber); }
.profile-qualifications strong { font-size: .88rem; }
.profile-callout { max-width: 720px; margin-top: 24px; padding: 24px 28px; border-left: 3px solid var(--amber); background: var(--paper-2); }
.profile-callout p { color: var(--slate); margin: 0; }
.profile-education { display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.profile-education article { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 54px 1fr; gap: 18px; align-items: start; }
.profile-edu-mark { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ink); color: var(--cyan); font: 500 .72rem var(--font-mono); }
.profile-education strong { display: block; color: var(--amber-dark); font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.profile-education p { margin: 0; }
.profile-experience { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.profile-experience ul { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.profile-experience li { position: relative; padding-left: 18px; }
.profile-experience li::before { content: '→'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--amber-dark); }
.profile-academy { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; padding: 84px 0; }
.profile-academy-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; gap: 72px; align-items: center; }
.profile-academy h2 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.2rem); max-width: 13ch; }
.profile-academy p { color: #b7c0d0; max-width: 52ch; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.profile-course-list { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.profile-course-list > div { display: grid; gap: 4px; padding: 18px 22px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border: 1px solid rgba(240,166,61,.28); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.profile-course-list strong { color: #fff; }
.profile-course-list span { color: var(--cyan); font-size: .8rem; }
.profile-contact { background: var(--paper-2); }
.profile-contact-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px; }
.profile-contact h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem); }
.profile-contact p { color: var(--slate); max-width: 56ch; margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .profile-hero-grid, .profile-academy-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; } .profile-portrait-wrap { width: min(100%, 360px); } .profile-card-grid, .profile-qualifications { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } .profile-experience { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .profile-hero { padding: 72px 0 88px; }
  .profile-hero-grid { gap: 40px; }
  .profile-hero-copy { max-width: none; }
  .profile-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 16vw, 5rem); line-height: 1; }
  .profile-lede { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; }
  .profile-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .profile-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .profile-portrait-wrap { width: min(100%, 390px); padding-right: 14px; }
  .profile-portrait-note { left: 0; }
  .profile-partners-inner, .profile-contact-inner { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: column; }
  .profile-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 28px 12px; }
  .profile-stats strong { font-size: 2.25rem; }
  .profile-card-grid, .profile-qualifications { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .profile-info-card, .profile-qualifications > div { padding: 18px; }
  .profile-info-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; }
  .profile-tab { padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; }
}

/* Services landing page */
.services-intro { text-align: center; max-width: 880px; }
.services-page-header { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; padding-top: 96px; padding-bottom: 22px; }
.services-page-header::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--ink-deep) 100%); }
.services-page-header .crumb { color: var(--cyan); }
.services-page-header p { color: #b7c0d0; }
.services-intro h1 { max-width: 18ch; margin: 10px auto 12px; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.services-intro p { max-width: 72ch; margin: 0 auto; color: #b7c0d0; }
.services-intro-actions { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; }
.services-intro-actions .btn span { margin-left: 10px; }
.services-collage-wrap { padding: 0 0 30px; background: var(--paper); }
.services-collage { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr 0.95fr; height: 390px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.collage-panel { min-width: 0; overflow: hidden; background: var(--ink); position: relative; display: block; }
.collage-panel img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease), filter 0.4s ease; }
.collage-panel::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 38%, rgba(8,14,27,0.82) 100%); opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s ease; }
.collage-panel:hover img, .collage-panel:focus-visible img { transform: scale(1.08); filter: saturate(1.08); }
.collage-panel:hover::after, .collage-panel:focus-visible::after { opacity: 1; }
.collage-overlay { position: absolute; z-index: 1; left: 22px; right: 22px; bottom: 20px; display: flex; align-items: end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; color: #fff; font-size: 0.96rem; font-weight: 700; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease; }
.collage-overlay > span { color: var(--amber); font-size: 1.35rem; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.collage-panel:hover .collage-overlay, .collage-panel:focus-visible .collage-overlay { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.collage-panel:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--amber); outline-offset: -3px; }
.collage-panel-wide img { object-position: center; }
.collage-panel-accent { background: var(--amber); }
.services-directory { background: #f5f7fa; }
.services-directory-head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 0.8fr; gap: 60px; align-items: end; margin-bottom: 34px; }
.services-directory-head h2, .services-proof-head h2 { max-width: 18ch; margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.services-directory-head p, .services-proof-head p { color: var(--slate); margin: 0; max-width: 46ch; }
.services-proof-head .eyebrow { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #f59e0b; }
.services-proof-head h2 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 14px; color: #0c182e; }
.services-proof-head p { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-top: 12px; color: #475569; font-weight: 500; }
.service-pills { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 38px; }
.service-pills a { padding: 10px 16px; border: 1px solid #d7dde5; border-radius: 999px; background: #fff; color: var(--ink); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease; }
.service-pills a:hover { background: var(--amber); border-color: var(--amber); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.service-pills span { margin-left: 8px; color: var(--slate); }
.services-modern-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.service-modern-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e5eb; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 30px; min-height: 250px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease; }
.service-modern-card:hover { border-color: var(--amber); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(23,32,51,0.08); }
.service-modern-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; }
.service-modern-card .service-icon { margin: 0; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px; }
.service-index { font-family: var(--font-mono); color: var(--amber); font-size: 0.8rem; }
.service-modern-card h3 { margin: 26px 0 10px; font-size: 1.35rem; }
.service-modern-card p { color: var(--slate); max-width: 48ch; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.service-arrow { margin-top: auto; color: var(--ink); font-size: 0.86rem; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; }
.service-arrow span { color: var(--amber); margin-left: 8px; }
.services-proof { background: #fff; }
.services-proof-head { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.proof-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.proof-video { min-height: 220px; padding: 28px; display: flex; align-items: end; gap: 18px; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12,24,46,0.72), rgba(12,24,46,0.28)), url('../uploads/hero_image_1787377680.webp') center/cover; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; }
.proof-video-alt { background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12,24,46,0.72), rgba(12,24,46,0.28)), url('../uploads/hero_image_1787520517.webp'); }
.proof-video strong, .proof-video small { display: block; }
.proof-video strong { font-size: 1.15rem; }
.proof-video small { margin-top: 8px; color: #d8dfeb; }
.proof-play { width: 44px; height: 44px; flex: 0 0 44px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--amber); color: var(--ink); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.proof-video-wrapper { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.proof-caption { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1a2332; margin: 0; letter-spacing: -0.3px; }
.proof-video-embed {
  padding: 0;
  background: #000;
  min-height: 0;
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}
.proof-video-embed iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 220px;
  display: block;
  border: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) { .services-intro h1 { font-size: 2.7rem; } .services-collage { height: 280px; } .services-directory-head, .services-proof-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; display: grid; gap: 18px; } .services-modern-grid, .proof-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .services-collage { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; height: 230px; } .collage-panel-wide { grid-row: span 2; } .services-intro-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; } .service-modern-card { padding: 24px; } }

/* Service detail pages */
.service-detail-header { padding-bottom: 64px; }
.service-detail-hero { max-width: 900px; }
.service-detail-hero h1 { max-width: 15ch; margin: 14px 0 20px; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 4rem); }
.service-detail-hero p { max-width: 62ch; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.service-detail-hero .btn span, .detail-callout .btn span { margin-left: 10px; }
.ielts-hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(280px, 0.85fr); gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.ielts-hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ielts-hero-image { height: 390px; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); border-radius: var(--radius); background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 24px 56px -30px rgba(0,0,0,0.8); }
.ielts-hero-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.ielts-score-label { color: var(--cyan); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.ielts-score-panel strong { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem); line-height: 1; }
.ielts-score-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; color: #d5e6ed; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.ielts-score-list span { padding-top: 10px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.ielts-intro-grid { align-items: center; }
.ielts-detail-band { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eaf4f5 0%, #f1f4f7 100%); }
.ielts-outcomes-section { background: #f7f8fb; }
.ielts-outcomes-head { max-width: 620px; margin-bottom: 42px; }
.ielts-outcomes-head h2 { color: var(--ink-text); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); max-width: 15ch; margin: 10px 0 12px; }
.ielts-outcomes-head p { color: var(--slate); margin: 0; max-width: 48ch; }
.ielts-outcomes-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.ielts-outcomes-grid .detail-card { min-height: 220px; }
.ielts-pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.ielts-pricing-section { padding-top: 76px; padding-bottom: 84px; }
.ielts-pricing-section .section-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 34px; }
.ielts-pricing-section .section-head h2 { max-width: 18ch; color: var(--ink-text); font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.7rem); }
.ielts-pricing-grid .detail-card { min-height: 220px; padding: 24px; border-top: 3px solid var(--amber); }
.ielts-pricing-grid .detail-card h3 { margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ielts-pricing-grid .detail-card p { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ielts-pricing-grid .detail-card strong { color: var(--ink-text); font-size: 1.02rem; }
.ielts-info-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: 64px; align-items: start; }
.ielts-payment-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; padding: 26px 30px; background: #fff; color: var(--ink-text); }
.ielts-payment-card strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.35rem; }
.ielts-payment-card span { color: var(--slate); }
.ielts-link-panel { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; padding: 28px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--ink-soft); }
.ielts-link-panel .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 2px; color: var(--cyan); }
.ielts-link-panel a { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; padding: 16px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); color: #fff; }
.ielts-link-panel a:hover strong { color: var(--amber); }
.ielts-link-panel strong { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.ielts-link-panel span { color: #c7d5df; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.ielts-final-callout { background: #fff; border-color: var(--mist); color: var(--ink-text); }
.ielts-final-callout h2 { color: var(--ink-text); }
.ielts-final-callout .eyebrow { color: var(--cyan); }
.service-detail-section { background: #fff; }
.detail-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: start; }
.detail-grid h2, .detail-callout h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.3rem); max-width: 15ch; margin-top: 10px; }
.detail-grid p + p { margin-top: 18px; }
.service-detail-band { background: #f1f4f7; }
.section-head { margin-bottom: 34px; }
.section-head h2 { max-width: 20ch; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); margin-top: 10px; }
.detail-card-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.ielts-pricing-section .ielts-pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.detail-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #dfe4eb; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px; min-height: 250px; transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s ease; }
.detail-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.detail-number { color: var(--amber-dark); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.8rem; }
.detail-card h3 { margin: 36px 0 12px; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.detail-card p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 0.94rem; }
.detail-callout { display: flex; align-items: end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 30px; padding: 42px; border: 1px solid var(--mist); border-radius: var(--radius); background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, #eef3f6); }
.detail-callout h2 { margin-bottom: 0; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .detail-card-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .detail-grid { gap: 40px; } }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ielts-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } .ielts-hero-image { height: 360px; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto; } .ielts-outcomes-grid, .ielts-pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .ielts-pricing-section .ielts-pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .ielts-info-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .detail-grid, .detail-card-grid, .ielts-outcomes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ielts-pricing-section .ielts-pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .detail-callout { display: block; padding: 28px; } .detail-callout .btn { margin-top: 20px; } .service-detail-hero h1 { font-size: 2.6rem; } .ielts-hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; } }
.careers-hero {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
}
.careers-hero::before {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}
.careers-hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .page-header { margin-top: 0; padding-top: 56px; } }

.crumb { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--cyan); letter-spacing: 0.05em; margin-bottom: 16px; display: block; }

/* Careers */
.role-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.role-row {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: 24px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mist);
  gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  transition: padding-left 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.role-row:hover { padding-left: 6px; }
.role-row h3 { font-size: 1.04rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.role-row .muted { font-size: 0.88rem; }

/* Homepage Video */
.homepage-video { padding: 60px 0; }
.video-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 aspect ratio */
  height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: #000;
}
.video-wrapper iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .homepage-video { padding: 40px 0; }
}

/* Homepage About Section */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.ceo-card {
  background: #f8fafb;
  padding: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.ceo-photo {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--violet);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ceo-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.ceo-card p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #0c182e;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  font-style: italic;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.ceo-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0c182e;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ceo-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.about-grid > div:last-child {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.about-grid .eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #f59e0b;
}

.about-grid h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #0c182e;
  margin: 0;
}

.about-grid p {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

.about-grid .btn {
  align-self: flex-start;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  
  .ceo-card {
    padding: 36px;
  }
  
  .about-grid h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  
  .about-grid .btn {
    align-self: flex-start;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .about-grid {
    gap: 30px;
  }
  
  .ceo-card {
    padding: 28px;
  }
  
  .ceo-photo {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  
  .about-grid h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
}

/* Utility */
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }