/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COEPD — Premium SaaS Design System v3
   Stripe / Notion / Webflow inspired
   Fonts: Inter (body) + Poppins (headings)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── DESIGN TOKENS ────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --primary: #4F46E5;
  --primary-dark: #4338CA;
  --primary-light: #EEF2FF;
  --primary-50: rgba(79,70,229,.05);
  --secondary: #22C55E;
  --accent: #22C55E;
  --accent-dark: #16A34A;

  --bg: #F8FAFC;
  --bg-alt: #F1F5F9;
  --bg-dark: #0B1120;
  --card: #ffffff;

  --text: #0F172A;
  --text-secondary: #475569;
  --text-muted: #94A3B8;

  --border: #E2E8F0;

  --radius: 20px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-xs: 8px;

  --max-width: 1200px;
  --section-pad: clamp(56px, 7vw, 100px);

  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(15,23,42,.04);
  --shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15,23,42,.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(15,23,42,.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(15,23,42,.06), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(15,23,42,.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(15,23,42,.08), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(15,23,42,.04);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(15,23,42,.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15,23,42,.04);
  --shadow-2xl: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(15,23,42,.18);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 40px rgba(79,70,229,.12);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 20px 40px -12px rgba(79,70,229,.15), 0 0 0 1px rgba(79,70,229,.08);

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0,0,.2,1);
  --duration: .3s;
  --duration-slow: .5s;
}

/* ─── RESET & BASE ────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale; }
body {
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text); background: var(--bg); line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Poppins', 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
ul { list-style: none; }
.container { width: min(100% - 48px, var(--max-width)); margin: 0 auto; }

/* ─── SUBTLE NOISE OVERLAY ────────────────────────────── */
body::before {
  content: ""; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999; pointer-events: none;
  opacity: .018;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: repeat;
}

/* ─── NAVIGATION ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 120;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav {
  position: relative; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.8);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.8);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.04);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(15,23,42,.04), 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(15,23,42,.06);
}
.nav-inner {
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  height: 128px;
}
.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.logo .site-logo, .logo img {
  height: 132px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, .22));
  transition: transform .3s ease, filter .3s ease;
}
.logo .site-logo:hover, .logo img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(79, 70, 229, .35));
}
.links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; justify-self: center; flex-wrap: nowrap; }
.links a {
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: #1e293b;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eef2ff, #ecfeff);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,.35);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(15,23,42,.06);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.links a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1, #3b82f6);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(79,70,229,.28);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.links a::after {
  content: none;
}
.links a:hover::after { width: 0; }
.nav-actions { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; justify-self: end; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; border: none; background: transparent; padding: 8px; border-radius: var(--radius-xs); cursor: pointer; }
.nav-toggle span { display: block; width: 20px; height: 2px; margin: 4px 0; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--text); transition: all .2s ease; }

/* ─── BUTTONS ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  border: none; border-radius: 12px; padding: 10px 22px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  cursor: pointer; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: all .3s var(--ease); text-decoration: none;
}
.btn:active { transform: scale(.97); }
.btn-lg { padding: 16px 32px; font-size: 15px; border-radius: 14px; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }

.btn-primary {
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #6366f1, #3b82f6);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(99,102,241,.35);
  animation: btnGradientShift 4s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes btnGradientShift {
  0%,100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(99,102,241,.4), 0 0 20px rgba(99,102,241,.15);
}
.btn-secondary {
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(79,70,229,.2), 0 4px 12px rgba(79,70,229,.15), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(79,70,229,.25), 0 12px 28px rgba(79,70,229,.2), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.btn-ghost {
  color: var(--text); background: rgba(15,23,42,.03); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: #fff; border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost-light {
  color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.btn-ghost-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); transform: translateY(-2px); }



/* ─── HERO ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  padding: 100px 0 0;
  margin-top: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 30%, #0f0a2e 60%, #020617 100%);
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  animation: heroGradientShift 16s ease infinite;
  color: #fff; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
}
/* Optional hero background image overlay (uses --hero-bg CSS variable) */
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: var(--hero-bg, url('/Content/static/images/coepd-ba-graduate.png'));
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center top;
  opacity: 0.18;
  filter: saturate(.95) brightness(.65);
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
}
@keyframes heroGradientShift {
  0%,100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  25% { background-position: 50% 0%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  75% { background-position: 50% 100%; }
}
.hero-orb {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(80px); opacity: .5;
}
.hero-orb--1 {
  width: 700px; height: 700px; top: -200px; left: -200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(79,70,229,.6), transparent 70%);
  animation: orb-1 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-orb--2 {
  width: 500px; height: 500px; bottom: -100px; right: -100px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16,185,129,.4), transparent 70%);
  animation: orb-2 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-orb--3 {
  width: 400px; height: 400px; top: 30%; left: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,58,237,.35), transparent 70%);
  animation: orb-3 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes orb-1 { 0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0)} 33%{transform:translate(40px,30px)} 66%{transform:translate(-20px,50px)} }
@keyframes orb-2 { 0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0)} 50%{transform:translate(-30px,-40px)} }
@keyframes orb-3 { 0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0)} 25%{transform:translate(30px,-20px)} 75%{transform:translate(-25px,35px)} }

.hero-grid-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 50% 40%, black 20%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 50% 40%, black 20%, transparent 80%);
}

.hero-grid {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: 48px;
  align-items: center; padding-bottom: 100px;
}
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.eyebrow-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent);
  animation: pulse-dot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot { 0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)} 50%{opacity:.6;transform:scale(1.3)} }

.hero-copy h1 {
  margin-top: 20px; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 800;
  animation: heroFadeUp 1s ease .2s both;
}
.hero-copy .eyebrow { animation: heroFadeUp .8s ease both; }
.hero-sub { animation: heroFadeUp 1s ease .4s both; }
.hero-cta { animation: heroFadeUp 1s ease .6s both; }
.hero-highlights { animation: heroFadeUp 1s ease .5s both; }
@keyframes heroFadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #34d399 0%, #818cf8 40%, #c084fc 70%, #6366f1 100%);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: gradientTextShift 5s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes gradientTextShift {
  0%,100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}
.hero-sub {
  margin-top: 20px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 520px; line-height: 1.75;
}
.hero-cta { margin-top: 28px; display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
.btn-whatsapp {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(37,211,102,.5);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37,211,102,.2);
}
.hero .btn-ghost {
  color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.2); background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.hero .btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}

.hero-highlights {
  margin-top: 22px; display: grid; gap: 10px; list-style: none; padding: 0;
}
.hero-highlights li {
  font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); line-height: 1.6;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.check-icon {
  width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 6px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(16,185,129,.15); color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}

.trust-strip {
  margin-top: 36px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px;
  padding: 14px 20px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1px;
  padding: 4px 16px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.trust-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.trust-item strong { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; color: #fff; }
.trust-item span { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-weight: 500; }

.hero-glass {
  border-radius: 24px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); backdrop-filter: blur(32px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(32px);
  padding: 36px; position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.1),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  animation: heroGlassIn 1.1s ease .4s both;
}
@keyframes heroGlassIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px) scale(.95); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0) scale(1); }
}
.hero-glass-badge {
  position: absolute; top: -12px; right: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef4444, #dc2626); color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(239,68,68,.3);
}
.pulse-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff;
  animation: pulse-dot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-glass h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; }
.hero-glass-sub { margin-top: 6px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size: 13px; }
.highlight-grid { margin-top: 20px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
.highlight-grid article {
  padding: 18px; border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  text-align: center; transition: all .35s var(--ease);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.highlight-grid article:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.15); }
.highlight-grid strong { display: block; font-size: 1.5rem; font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; }
.highlight-grid span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size: 12px; }

.hero-wave { position: relative; z-index: 1; margin-top: -1px; }
.hero-wave svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; }

/* ─── SECTIONS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.page .section { padding: 100px 0; }
.page .section { content-visibility: auto; contain-intrinsic-size: 1px 800px; }
.section--alt {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  position: relative;
}
.section--alt::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 500px; height: 500px; border-radius: 50%;
  bottom: -200px; left: -150px; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(79,70,229,.04), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(60px); z-index: 0;
}
.section--dark {
  background: var(--bg-dark); color: #fff;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.section--dark::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 600px; height: 600px; border-radius: 50%;
  top: -200px; right: -200px; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(79,70,229,.08), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(60px);
}
.section--dark::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 50% 50%, black, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 50% 50%, black, transparent 80%);
}
.section-header { text-align: center; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 56px; }
.section-tag {
  display: inline-block; padding: 6px 18px; border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-light); margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  border: 1px solid rgba(79,70,229,.12);
}
.section-tag--light { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.section-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.18;
}
.section--dark .section-header h2 { color: #fff; }
.section-header p, .section-desc {
  margin-top: 14px; color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7;
}
.section--dark .section-header p, .section--dark .section-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }

/* ─── DOMAINS + ANALYTICS LAYOUT FIXES ───────────────────── */
.container{ max-width:1200px; margin:auto; padding:60px 20px; }

.domains-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(250px,1fr)); gap:30px; margin-top:40px; }

.analytics-section{ background:#f9fafb; padding:80px 0; }

.charts-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:40px; margin-top:40px; }

.chart-card{ background:white; padding:30px; border-radius:16px; box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); height:380px; position:relative; }

.chart-card canvas{ display:block; width:100% !important; height:100% !important; max-height:420px; }

.domain-chart{ max-width:900px; margin:60px auto; }

/* Prevent section overlap with charts */
section{ position:relative; z-index:1; margin-top:0; }

/* Ensure modal sits above charts */
.modal-overlay{ z-index: 60; }


/* ─── SCROLL ANIMATIONS ───────────────────────────────── */
.use-custom-animate [data-animate] {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .7s var(--ease-spring), transform .7s var(--ease-spring);
}
.use-custom-animate [data-animate="fade-up"] { transform: translateY(36px); }
.use-custom-animate [data-animate="fade-down"] { transform: translateY(-36px); }
.use-custom-animate [data-animate="fade-left"] { transform: translateX(36px); }
.use-custom-animate [data-animate="fade-right"] { transform: translateX(-36px); }
.use-custom-animate [data-animate="zoom-in"] { transform: scale(.92); }
.use-custom-animate [data-animate].is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* Legacy reveal compat */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(32px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease-spring), transform .7s var(--ease-spring); }
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal.is-visible .glass-card,
.reveal.is-visible .stage-card,
.reveal.is-visible .tool-card,
.reveal.is-visible .domain-card,
.reveal.is-visible .placement-card,
.reveal.is-visible .testimonial-card,
.reveal.is-visible .accordion-item,
.reveal.is-visible .hiring-logo-card,
.reveal.is-visible .metric-card,
.reveal.is-visible .nc-item,
.reveal.is-visible .location-card {
  animation: card-pop .5s var(--ease-spring) both;
}
@keyframes card-pop {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px) scale(.97); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
.reveal.is-visible *:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.reveal.is-visible *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .06s; }
.reveal.is-visible *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .06s; }
.reveal.is-visible *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .12s; }
.reveal.is-visible *:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: .18s; }
.reveal.is-visible *:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: .24s; }
.reveal.is-visible *:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: .30s; }
.reveal.is-visible *:nth-child(8) { animation-delay: .36s; }
.reveal.is-visible *:nth-child(9) { animation-delay: .42s; }
.reveal.is-visible *:nth-child(10) { animation-delay: .48s; }
.reveal.is-visible *:nth-child(11) { animation-delay: .54s; }
.reveal.is-visible *:nth-child(12) { animation-delay: .60s; }

/* ─── CARD SYSTEM ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.card-grid { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.card-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.card-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.card-grid--3 { gap: 24px; }

#program.section {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(247, 250, 255, 0.42), rgba(239, 246, 255, 0.48)),
    url('/Content/static/images/program-bg.png?v=20260317d');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

#program.section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.10), rgba(255,255,255,0.03)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 16% 18%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.07), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 86%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.06), transparent 40%);
}

#program.section > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

#program .glass-card {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.60), rgba(248,251,255,0.50));
  border: 1px solid rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.86);
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
}

/* ─── SYSTEM SECTION BACKGROUND (How Our Job-Ready System Works) ───────────────── */
#system.section {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03), rgba(255,255,255,0.015)),
    url('/Content/static/images/system-bg.png?v=20260321');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

#system.section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.015), rgba(255,255,255,0.005)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 16%, rgba(79,70,229,0.035), transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 84%, rgba(16,185,129,0.025), transparent 38%);
}

#system.section > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
#system .section-header h2,
#system .system-step-content h3,
#system .system-callout-text strong,
#system .system-item strong {
  color: #0b1220;
}

#system .section-desc,
#system .system-step-content > p,
#system .system-callout-text,
#system .system-item span {
  color: #243244;
}

#system .section-tag {
  color: #111827;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,0.08);
}

.card-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

.glass-card {
  background: white; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 28px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); transition: all .4s var(--ease);
}
.glass-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7c3aed, #6366f1, #3b82f6);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s var(--ease);
}
.glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.1), 0 0 0 1px rgba(79,70,229,.08);
  border-color: transparent;
  background-image: linear-gradient(white, white), linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,.3), rgba(59,130,246,.2));
  background-origin: border-box;
  background-clip: padding-box, border-box;
}
.glass-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.glass-card--featured {
  border-color: rgba(79,70,229,.2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--shadow-glow);
}
.glass-card--hostel::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent)); }
.glass-card--discount::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F59E0B, #EF4444); opacity: 1; }

.card-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.card-icon-wrap--lg { width: 56px; height: 56px; }
.card-icon { font-size: 24px; }
.glass-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.glass-card p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; }
.glass-card strong { color: var(--text); }

.card-badge {
  position: absolute; top: -12px; right: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  color: #fff; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(79,70,229,.25);
}
.card-badge--primary { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary)); }
.card-badge--accent { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B, #EF4444); }

.card-list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 14px; display: grid; gap: 8px;
}
.card-list li {
  padding-left: 20px; position: relative;
  color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;
}
.card-list li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 9px;
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
}

.check-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 12px 0 0; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.check-list li {
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-secondary); padding-left: 24px; position: relative;
}
.check-list li::before {
  content: "\2713"; position: absolute; left: 0;
  color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px;
}

.text-muted { color: var(--text-muted) !important; }
.text-sm { font-size: 13px !important; }

/* ─── STAGE CARDS ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.stage-card {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 28px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); transition: all .4s var(--ease);
}
.stage-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s var(--ease);
}
.stage-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover); }
.stage-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.stage-num {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(79,70,229,.25);
}
.stage-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.stage-card ul { display: grid; gap: 8px; list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.stage-card li {
  padding-left: 20px; position: relative;
  color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 14px;
}
.stage-card li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 9px;
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent);
}

/* ─── TOOLS GRID ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.tools-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px;
  max-width: 840px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.tool-card {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid rgba(16,24,40,0.06); border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 28px 22px; text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(16,24,40,0.06); transition: transform .28s var(--ease), box-shadow .28s var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer; overflow: hidden;
}
.tool-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(16,24,40,0.09);
  border-color: rgba(79,70,229,0.06);
}
.tool-icon { display:inline-flex; width:64px; height:64px; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin:0 auto 12px; border-radius:12px; background:rgba(15,23,42,0.03); transition: background .25s ease, transform .25s ease; }
.tool-icon svg { width:34px; height:34px; display:block; }
.tool-card:hover .tool-icon { transform: translateY(-4px); background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(79,70,229,0.06), rgba(34,197,94,0.03)); }
.tool-card span { display: block; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: var(--text); letter-spacing: 0.2px; }
.tool-card p { margin-top: 6px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.45; }

/* ─── DOMAIN CARDS ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.domain-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.domain-card {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); transition: all .35s var(--ease);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.domain-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s var(--ease);
}
.domain-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), 0 0 0 1px rgba(79,70,229,.06);
  border-color: transparent;
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--card), var(--card)), linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(79,70,229,.25), rgba(34,197,94,.15));
  background-origin: border-box;
  background-clip: padding-box, border-box;
}
.domain-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.dc-icon { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.domain-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.domain-card ul { display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.domain-card li {
  padding-left: 20px; position: relative;
  color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 13px;
}
.domain-card li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 8px;
  width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary);
}

/* ─── ROADMAP TIMELINE ─────────────────────────────────── */
.roadmap-horizontal {
  display: flex; gap: 0; overflow-x: auto; padding-bottom: 12px;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; scrollbar-width: thin;
}
.roadmap-step-h {
  flex: 1; min-width: 200px; text-align: center;
  padding: 0 16px; position: relative;
}
.rsh-num {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 999px; margin: 0 auto 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(79,70,229,.3);
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.roadmap-step-h:hover .rsh-num {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(79,70,229,.4);
}
.rsh-line {
  position: absolute; top: 24px; left: calc(50% + 24px);
  width: calc(100% - 48px); height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  z-index: 1; border-radius: 2px;
}
.roadmap-step-h:last-child .rsh-line { display: none; }
.roadmap-step-h h3 { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.roadmap-step-h p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; }

/* ─── NO CODING SECTION ────────────────────────────────── */
.no-coding-card {
  max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto;
  border: 2px solid rgba(79,70,229,.15);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--shadow-glow);
}
.no-coding-card::before { opacity: 1; height: 4px; }
.no-coding-card > p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.nc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.nc-item {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--bg-alt); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.nc-item:hover { border-color: rgba(79,70,229,.15); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.nc-bullet { font-size: 24px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.nc-item div { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; }
.nc-item strong { color: var(--text); display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.nc-highlight {
  padding: 16px 24px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16,185,129,.06), rgba(5,150,105,.03));
  border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,.15);
  color: var(--accent-dark); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center;
}
.nc-highlight strong { color: var(--primary); }

/* ─── TESTIMONIALS SLIDER (SWIPER) ─────────────────────── */
#testimonials.section {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(247, 250, 255, 0.42), rgba(239, 246, 255, 0.48)),
    url('/Content/static/images/success-stories-bg.png?v=20260317d');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#testimonials.section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.10), rgba(255,255,255,0.03)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 16% 16%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 84%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06), transparent 40%);
}
#testimonials.section > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
#testimonials .section-tag {
  display: table;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
}
#testimonials .section-header h2 {
  display: block;
  margin: 0;
}
#testimonials .section-desc {
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.success-stories-marquee {
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.70), rgba(248,251,255,0.60));
  border: 1px solid rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.88);
}
.success-stories-marquee::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.success-stories-marquee::before,
.success-stories-marquee::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 44px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.success-stories-marquee::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(248,250,252,1), rgba(248,250,252,0));
}
.success-stories-marquee::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, rgba(248,250,252,1), rgba(248,250,252,0));
}
.success-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  width: max-content;
}
.success-story-item {
  flex: 0 0 clamp(220px, 22vw, 300px);
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.24);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.10);
  background: #e2e8f0;
}
.success-story-item img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  cursor: zoom-in;
}
.success-stories-controls {
  margin-top: 14px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.success-control-btn {
  border: 1px solid rgba(79,70,229,.2);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.success-control-btn:hover {
  border-color: rgba(79,70,229,.35);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.success-story-item img:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--primary);
  outline-offset: -2px;
}
body.lightbox-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}
.success-lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
}
.success-lightbox.is-open {
  display: block;
}
.success-lightbox-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
}
.success-lightbox-dialog {
  position: relative;
  width: min(92vw, 980px);
  max-height: 88vh;
  margin: 6vh auto;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0b1220;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.45);
}
.success-lightbox-dialog img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 88vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #0b1220;
  transform-origin: center center;
  transition: transform .18s ease;
}
.success-lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  z-index: 4;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.success-lightbox-close:hover {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
}
.success-lightbox-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 4;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.success-lightbox-nav--prev { left: 10px; }
.success-lightbox-nav--next { right: 10px; }
.success-lightbox-nav:hover { background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85); }
.success-lightbox-zoom-controls {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 12px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.success-lightbox-zoom-btn {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.72);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 999px;
  min-width: 42px;
  height: 34px;
  padding: 0 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.testimonials-swiper { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.testimonials-swiper.swiper-autoheight,
.testimonials-swiper.swiper-autoheight .swiper-wrapper {
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.testimonials-swiper .swiper-wrapper {
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}
.testimonials-swiper .swiper-slide {
  height: auto !important;
}
.testimonial-card {
  height: auto;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.86), rgba(248,251,255,0.80));
  border: 1px solid rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.95); border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 30px; box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08); transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
  min-height: 0;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.14);
  transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(79,70,229,.24);
}

.tc-header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.tc-avatar {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 999px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(79,70,229,.2);
}
.tc-meta { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.tc-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; }
.tc-role { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-secondary); }
.tc-company {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-top: 8px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
}
.tc-company-logo {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.02);
}
.tc-salary-badge {
  flex-shrink: 0; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16,185,129,.1), rgba(5,150,105,.06));
  color: var(--accent-dark); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,.15);
}
.tc-stars { font-size: 16px; color: #F59E0B; letter-spacing: 3px; }
.tc-quote { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; font-style: italic; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.carousel-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.carousel-controls .swiper-button-prev,
.carousel-controls .swiper-button-next {
  position: static;
  inset: auto;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  margin: 0;
  transform: none;
}
.carousel-controls .swiper-button-prev::after,
.carousel-controls .swiper-button-next::after {
  display: none;
}
.carousel-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.24);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.94);
  color: #334155;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.carousel-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: rgba(79,70,229,.26);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 26px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.14);
}
.carousel-dots {
  position: static !important;
  width: auto !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.carousel-dots .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  margin: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 999px;
  opacity: 1;
  background: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.46);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.carousel-dots .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  width: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4f46e5, #3b82f6);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #testimonials.section {
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 24px;
  }
  .carousel-controls {
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 18px;
  }
  .carousel-btn {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }
}

/* ─── HIRING PARTNERS ──────────────────────────────────── */
.hiring-logos-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px;
  max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto 36px;
}
.hiring-logo-card {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); transition: all .4s var(--ease); min-height: 110px;
}
.hiring-logo-card img {
  width: 120px; height: 36px; object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(1); opacity: .45;
  transition: all .4s var(--ease);
}
.hiring-logo-card span { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted); transition: color .3s var(--ease); }
.hiring-logo-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: rgba(79,70,229,.12);
}
.hiring-logo-card:hover img { filter: grayscale(0); opacity: 1; }
.hiring-logo-card:hover span { color: var(--text); }
.hiring-conversion-text {
  text-align: center; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.hiring-conversion-text strong { color: var(--accent-dark); font-weight: 700; }

/* ─── METRICS ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.metrics-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px;
  max-width: 960px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.metric-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 36px 24px; text-align: center;
  transition: all .4s var(--ease); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.metric-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,.3), rgba(16,185,129,.2), rgba(124,58,237,.2));
  border-radius: 21px; z-index: -1; opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .4s var(--ease);
}
.metric-card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 1px;
  background: rgba(11,17,32,.9);
  border-radius: 19px; z-index: -1;
}
.metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(99,102,241,.15), 0 0 60px rgba(99,102,241,.08);
}
.metric-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.metric-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px; margin: 0 auto 16px;
  background: rgba(99,102,241,.12); color: #818cf8;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}
.metric-icon-wrap--green { background: rgba(16,185,129,.12); color: #34d399; }
.metric-icon-wrap--purple { background: rgba(124,58,237,.12); color: #a78bfa; }
.metric-icon-wrap--amber { background: rgba(245,158,11,.12); color: #fbbf24; }
.metric-icon-wrap--blue { background: rgba(59,130,246,.12); color: #60a5fa; }
.metric-icon-wrap--rose { background: rgba(244,63,94,.12); color: #fb7185; }
.metric-card:hover .metric-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.15); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(99,102,241,.2);
}

.metric-num, .metric-value {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #818cf8, #34d399);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text; line-height: 1.2;
}
.metric-num::after { content: "+"; }
.metric-label {
  margin-top: 10px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); letter-spacing: .3px;
}

/* ─── CURRICULUM ACCORDION ─────────────────────────────── */
.accordion { max-width: 740px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.accordion-item {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); transition: all .2s var(--ease);
}
.accordion-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.tool-icon--confluence { background: rgba(33,115,70,.08); }
.tool-card:hover .tool-icon--confluence { background: rgba(33,115,70,.15); }
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  list-style: none; transition: background var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.accordion-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.accordion-item summary::after {
  content: "+"; margin-left: auto; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted); transition: transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.accordion-item[open] summary::after { content: "\2212"; color: var(--primary); }
.accordion-item[open] summary { background: var(--primary-light); color: var(--primary); }
.acc-num {
  display: inline-flex; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  background: var(--primary-light); color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.acc-body { padding: 0 24px 20px 66px; color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ─── CTA BANNER ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-banner {
  background: var(--bg-dark); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff; padding: 100px 0; text-align: center;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px circle at 30% 50%, rgba(99,102,241,.25), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(400px circle at 70% 40%, rgba(124,58,237,.2), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(500px circle at 60% 80%, rgba(59,130,246,.15), transparent 60%);
}
.cta-banner-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-banner-inner h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); font-weight: 800; }
.cta-banner-inner p {
  margin-top: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 560px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; line-height: 1.7;
}
.cta-banner-actions { margin-top: 32px; display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ─── CONTACT ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; gap: 28px; align-items: start; }
#contact.section{
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(247, 250, 255, 0.42), rgba(239, 246, 255, 0.48)),
    url('/Content/static/images/contact-bg.png?v=20260317d');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#contact.section::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.10), rgba(255,255,255,0.03)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 16% 18%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.07), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 86%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.06), transparent 40%);
}
#contact.section > .container{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.contact-info-card,
.contact-form{
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.62), rgba(248,251,255,0.52));
  border: 1px solid rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.86);
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
}
.contact-info-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.ci-item { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.ci-item strong { display: block; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ci-item p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; }
.ci-item a { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 500; }
.ci-item a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.contact-form { padding: 32px 28px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.contact-form label { display: block; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.contact-form input,
.contact-form select,
.contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); font: inherit; font-size: 14px;
  background: var(--bg); transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease); color: var(--text);
}
.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form select:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(79,70,229,.08); background: #fff;
}
.contact-form input.input-error,
.contact-form select.input-error {
  border-color: #ef4444; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(239,68,68,.08);
}
.field-error { display: block; font-size: 12px; color: #ef4444; margin-top: 4px; min-height: 16px; }
.contact-form textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 90px; }
.form-msg { margin-top: 12px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--accent); min-height: 20px; }

/* ─── LOCATIONS ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.location-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; align-items: start; }
.location-cards-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.location-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.6);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 0 20px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.04), 0 0 0 1px rgba(15,23,42,.03);
  transition: all .4s var(--ease);
}
/* Gradient top bar */
.lc-top-bar {
  height: 3px; margin: 0 -20px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  opacity: .35; transition: opacity .35s var(--ease);
}
.location-card:hover .lc-top-bar { opacity: 1; }
.location-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(79,70,229,.1), 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.06), 0 0 0 1px rgba(79,70,229,.08);
  border-color: rgba(79,70,229,.1);
}
.location-card:focus-visible {
  outline: 0; border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(79,70,229,.12), var(--shadow-md);
}

/* SVG City Icons */
.lc-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 14px; transition: all .4s var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}
.lc-icon svg { transition: all .4s var(--ease); }
.location-card:hover .lc-icon { transform: scale(1.1); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.1); }
.location-card:hover .lc-icon svg { transform: rotate(4deg); }

/* City-specific icon colors */
.lc-icon--hyderabad { background: rgba(168,85,247,.12); color: #a855f7; }
.lc-icon--chennai   { background: rgba(6,182,212,.12);   color: #06b6d4; }
.lc-icon--pune      { background: rgba(245,158,11,.12);  color: #f59e0b; }
.lc-icon--mumbai    { background: rgba(59,130,246,.12);   color: #3b82f6; }
.lc-icon--bangalore { background: rgba(16,185,129,.12);  color: #10b981; }
.lc-icon--delhi     { background: rgba(239,68,68,.12);   color: #ef4444; }
.lc-icon--vizag     { background: rgba(20,184,166,.12);  color: #14b8a6; }

/* Card content */
.lc-content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.lc-city { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin: 0; }

/* Badges container */
.lc-batches { display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.lc-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.lc-badge-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.lc-badge-dot--green { background: #10b981; box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(16,185,129,.5); }
.lc-badge-dot--blue  { background: #3b82f6; box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(59,130,246,.5); }
.lc-badge--online {
  background: rgba(16,185,129,.1); color: #059669;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,.18);
}
.lc-badge--classroom {
  background: rgba(59,130,246,.1); color: #2563eb;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,.18);
}

/* Schedule rows */
.lc-schedule { width: 100%; margin-top: 4px; }
.lc-schedule-row {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: 4px 0; font-size: 12px; margin: 0;
}
.lc-schedule-label { color: var(--text-secondary); font-weight: 500; }
.lc-schedule-value { font-weight: 700; }
.lc-schedule-value--online { color: #059669; }
.lc-schedule-value--classroom { color: #2563eb; }

/* HQ Tag */
.lc-hq-tag {
  display: inline-block; padding: 2px 12px; border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124,58,237,.12), rgba(79,70,229,.12));
  color: var(--primary); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em;
  border: 1px solid rgba(79,70,229,.12);
}

/* Map */
.location-map-wrap {
  position: sticky; top: 100px; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}
.location-map {
  width: 100%; min-height: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.1; display: block; border: 0;
}

/* ─── FOOTER ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer {
  margin-top: 0; padding: 72px 0 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0b1120, #060a16);
  color: #fff; position: relative;
}
.footer::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(99,102,241,.3), transparent);
}
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
.footer-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer-brand .logo-dot {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--primary));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(16,185,129,.15);
}
.footer-brand-name {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: .08em;
}
.footer-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 280px; }
.footer-social { margin-top: 18px; display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em;
  margin-bottom: 18px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.footer-col a { display: block; padding: 4px 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); font-size: 14px; transition: color var(--duration) var(--ease); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 44px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); font-size: 12px;
}

/* ─── HERO FLOATING SHAPES ─────────────────────────────── */
.hero-shape {
  position: absolute; pointer-events: none; opacity: .12;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); border-radius: 16px;
}
.hero-shape--1 {
  width: 80px; height: 80px; top: 20%; right: 8%;
  transform: rotate(20deg);
  animation: float-shape 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-shape--2 {
  width: 50px; height: 50px; bottom: 25%; left: 5%;
  border-radius: 50%; border-color: rgba(16,185,129,.3);
  animation: float-shape 16s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
.hero-shape--3 {
  width: 100px; height: 40px; top: 55%; right: 25%;
  border-radius: 999px; border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.25);
  animation: float-shape 14s ease-in-out infinite 2s;
}
.hero-shape--4 {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; top: 12%; left: 15%;
  border-radius: 12px; border-color: rgba(99,102,241,.2);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  animation: float-shape 18s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
}
.hero-shape--5 {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; bottom: 18%; right: 12%;
  border-radius: 50%; border-color: rgba(34,211,238,.25);
  animation: float-shape 10s ease-in-out infinite 3s;
}
@keyframes float-shape {
  0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(0deg)}
  33%{transform:translateY(-15px) rotate(5deg)}
  66%{transform:translateY(10px) rotate(-3deg)}
}

/* ─── HERO PARTICLES ─────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-particles {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden;
}
.particle {
  position: absolute; width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  animation: particleFloat linear infinite;
}
.particle:nth-child(1)  { left: 10%; top: 80%; animation-duration: 14s; animation-delay: 0s; width: 2px; height: 2px; }
.particle:nth-child(2)  { left: 20%; top: 90%; animation-duration: 18s; animation-delay: 2s; width: 4px; height: 4px; opacity: .4; }
.particle:nth-child(3)  { left: 35%; top: 85%; animation-duration: 12s; animation-delay: 4s; }
.particle:nth-child(4)  { left: 50%; top: 95%; animation-duration: 20s; animation-delay: 1s; width: 2px; height: 2px; }
.particle:nth-child(5)  { left: 65%; top: 88%; animation-duration: 16s; animation-delay: 3s; width: 4px; height: 4px; opacity: .25; }
.particle:nth-child(6)  { left: 75%; top: 92%; animation-duration: 22s; animation-delay: 5s; }
.particle:nth-child(7)  { left: 85%; top: 82%; animation-duration: 15s; animation-delay: 0.5s; width: 2px; height: 2px; }
.particle:nth-child(8)  { left: 5%; top: 75%; animation-duration: 19s; animation-delay: 6s; width: 3px; height: 3px; opacity: .35; }
.particle:nth-child(9)  { left: 42%; top: 78%; animation-duration: 13s; animation-delay: 2.5s; }
.particle:nth-child(10) { left: 58%; top: 95%; animation-duration: 17s; animation-delay: 4.5s; width: 2px; height: 2px; }
.particle:nth-child(11) { left: 90%; top: 88%; animation-duration: 21s; animation-delay: 1.5s; opacity: .2; }
.particle:nth-child(12) { left: 28%; top: 92%; animation-duration: 11s; animation-delay: 3.5s; width: 4px; height: 4px; }
@keyframes particleFloat {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); opacity: 0; }
  10% { opacity: .5; }
  90% { opacity: .3; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-100vh) translateX(20px); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ─── HERO 4TH ORB ─────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-orb--4 {
  width: 350px; height: 350px; bottom: 10%; left: 30%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34,211,238,.2), transparent 70%);
  animation: orb-1 22s ease-in-out infinite 4s;
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(80px); opacity: .4;
}

/* ─── HERO LOGOS ROW ─────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-logos { margin-top: 28px; }
.hero-logos-label {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); margin-bottom: 12px; display: block;
}
.hero-logos-row {
  display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-logos-row img {
  height: 22px; width: auto; object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1); opacity: .35;
  transition: opacity .3s var(--ease);
}
.hero-logos-row img:hover { opacity: .7; }

/* ─── HERO TRUST BADGES ─────────────────────────────── */
.hero-trust-badges {
  margin-top: 16px; display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center;
}
.hero-trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}
.hero-trust-badge svg { color: var(--accent); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ─── FINISHING SCHOOL BADGE ─────────────────────────── */
.finishing-school-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,0.15), rgba(124,58,237,.12));
  border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,.2);
  color: #a5b4fc;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero-sub-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  margin-top: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

/* ─── NAV SOCIAL ICONS ──────────────────────────────── */
.nav-social {
  display: flex; gap: 6px; align-items: center; margin-right: 8px;
}
.nav-social a {
  width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.nav-social a:hover {
  color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-50);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ─── TOOL MODAL ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.tool-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 10000;
  background: rgba(11,17,32,.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .3s var(--ease);
}
.tool-modal-overlay.is-active {
  opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto;
}
.tool-modal {
  background: var(--card); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 40px 36px; max-width: 480px; width: calc(100% - 32px);
  position: relative; box-shadow: var(--shadow-2xl);
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(.96);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease-spring);
}
.tool-modal-overlay.is-active .tool-modal {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}
.tool-modal-close {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 14px;
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--bg);
  font-size: 20px; color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.tool-modal-close:hover { background: #fee2e2; color: #dc2626; border-color: #fecaca; }
.tool-modal-icon { width:72px; height:72px; border-radius:16px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin:0 auto 14px; background: rgba(15,23,42,0.04); }
.tool-modal-icon svg { width:36px; height:36px; }
.tool-modal-title { font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight:700; }
.tool-modal-desc { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.tool-modal-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--text);
}
.tool-modal-desc {
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.tool-modal-section { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.tool-modal-section h4 {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.tool-modal-section p {
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.7;
}
.tool-card { cursor: pointer; }

/* ─── LOCATION HQ CARD ──────────────────────────────── */
.location-card--hq {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(238,242,255,.55), rgba(255,255,255,.75));
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.8);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.8);
  border-color: rgba(79,70,229,.12);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(79,70,229,.08), 0 0 0 1px rgba(79,70,229,.06);
}
.location-card--hq .lc-top-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7c3aed, #4f46e5, #6366f1);
  opacity: .6;
}
.location-card--hq:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(79,70,229,.14), 0 0 60px rgba(79,70,229,.06);
}
.location-card--hq:hover .lc-top-bar { opacity: 1; }

/* ─── BADGE PULSE ANIMATION ──────────────────────────── */
.badge-pulse { animation: badgePulse 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes badgePulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245,158,11,.25); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(245,158,11,.45), 0 0 0 4px rgba(245,158,11,.1); }
}

/* ─── BUTTON GLOW ────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn-glow {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-glow::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -3px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124,58,237,.5), rgba(99,102,241,.4), rgba(59,130,246,.4));
  border-radius: inherit; z-index: -1; opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .4s var(--ease);
  filter: blur(12px);
}
.btn-glow:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.btn-glow::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -50%; left: -50%; width: 200%; height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.1), transparent);
  transform: rotate(45deg) translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.btn-glow:hover::before {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translateX(100%);
}

/* ─── BENEFIT CARD HOVER ─────────────────────────────── */
.benefit-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
  transition: all .4s var(--ease);
}
.benefit-card::before {
  border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
}
.benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.14), 0 0 0 1px rgba(79,70,229,.08);
}

/* ─── BENEFIT BADGE ANIMATIONS ───────────────────────── */
.benefit-card .card-badge {
  animation: pulseBadge 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 2;
}
@keyframes pulseBadge {
  0%   { transform: scale(1); }
  50%  { transform: scale(1.08); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

/* ─── METRICS COMPACT (AFTER-HERO) ─────────────────── */
.metrics-compact { padding: 60px 0; }
.metrics-compact .metrics-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); max-width: 100%;
}
.metrics-compact .metric-card { padding: 28px 16px; border-radius: 18px; }
.metrics-compact .metric-num, .metrics-compact .metric-value { font-size: 1.8rem; }

/* ─── LOGO MARQUEE ──────────────────────────────────── */
.logo-marquee {
  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}
.logo-marquee-track {
  display: flex; gap: 0; width: max-content;
  animation: marquee-scroll 40s linear infinite;
}
.logo-marquee:hover .logo-marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.logo-marquee-item {
  flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; gap: 8px; padding: 28px 40px; min-width: 160px;
  transition: all .4s var(--ease);
}
.logo-marquee-item img {
  width: 120px; height: 36px; object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(1); opacity: .4;
  transition: all .4s var(--ease);
}
.logo-marquee-item span {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color .3s var(--ease);
}
.logo-marquee-item:hover img { filter: grayscale(0); opacity: 1; }
.logo-marquee-item:hover span { color: var(--text); }
@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ─── PROGRAM OVERVIEW GRID ─────────────────────────── */
.overview-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px;
}
.overview-card {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 24px; text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); transition: all .4s var(--ease);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.overview-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s var(--ease);
}
.overview-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover); }
.overview-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.overview-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; margin: 0 auto 16px;
  background: var(--primary-light); color: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.overview-icon-wrap--accent { background: rgba(16,185,129,.1); color: var(--accent); }
.overview-icon-wrap--secondary { background: rgba(124,58,237,.1); color: var(--secondary); }
.overview-icon-wrap--light { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: #fff; }
.overview-num {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text); line-height: 1.2;
}
.overview-label {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.overview-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; }
.overview-card--dark {
  background: var(--bg-dark); color: #fff; border-color: rgba(79,70,229,.2);
}
.overview-card--dark .overview-num { color: #fff; }
.overview-card--dark .overview-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.overview-card--dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.overview-card--dark::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--primary)); opacity: 1;
}

/* ─── SYSTEM TIMELINE ──────────────────────────────── */
.system-timeline { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; gap: 0; }
.system-step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.system-step-marker { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.system-step-num {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 999px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(79,70,229,.3);
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.system-step-line {
  width: 3px; flex: 1; min-height: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary), rgba(79,70,229,.15));
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.system-step:last-child .system-step-line { display: none; }
.system-step-content {
  margin-bottom: 24px; padding: 28px 24px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.82), rgba(248,250,252,0.74));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.58);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15,23,42,.08);
}
.system-step-content--highlight {
  border-color: rgba(16,185,129,.22);
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.84), rgba(240,253,244,0.76));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 40px rgba(16,185,129,.08);
}
.system-step-content--highlight::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--primary)); opacity: 1;
}
.system-step-header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.system-step-badge {
  padding: 4px 14px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--primary-light); color: var(--primary);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.system-step-badge--accent { background: rgba(16,185,129,.1); color: var(--accent-dark); }
.system-step-badge--success { background: rgba(16,185,129,.15); color: var(--accent-dark); }
.system-step-content h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; }
.system-step-content > p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.system-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.system-item {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); border-radius: var(--radius-xs); border: 1px solid rgba(148,163,184,0.24);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.system-item:hover { border-color: rgba(79,70,229,.22); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); }
  background: var(--bg-alt); border-radius: var(--radius-xs); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.system-item:hover { border-color: rgba(79,70,229,.15); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.system-item-icon { font-size: 0; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.system-item div { min-width: 0; }
.system-item strong { display: block; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.system-item span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* System callout */
.system-callout {
  margin-top: 36px; max-width: 820px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
  display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center;
  padding: 20px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.78), rgba(239,246,255,.72));
  border: 1px solid rgba(79,70,229,.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}
.system-callout-icon { font-size: 28px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.system-callout-text {
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.7;
}
.system-callout-text strong { color: var(--text); }

/* ─── CTA STRIP (MID-PAGE) ─────────────────────────── */
.call-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #111827;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.call-btn:hover {
  background: #e2e8f0;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.cta-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light), rgba(124,58,237,.06));
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(79,70,229,.08); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(79,70,229,.08);
  padding: 48px 0;
}
.cta-strip-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 28px;
}
.cta-strip-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.cta-strip-text p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; max-width: 480px; }
.cta-strip-actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* CHATBOT POLISH ─────────────────────────────────── */
#coepd-chatbot-widget .cb-head {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary)) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
}
#coepd-chatbot-widget .cb-bubble {
  animation: cbMsgSlideIn .35s var(--ease-spring) both;
}
@keyframes cbMsgSlideIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px) scale(.96); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
#coepd-chatbot-widget .cb-bubble { border-radius: 16px !important; }
#coepd-chatbot-widget .cb-row.user .cb-bubble { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(79,70,229,.1), rgba(124,58,237,.08)) !important; }
#coepd-chatbot-widget .cb-input-row button { background: var(--accent) !important; border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important; }
#coepd-chatbot-widget .cb-input-row button:hover { background: var(--accent-dark) !important; }
#coepd-chatbot-launcher {
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary), var(--accent)) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(79,70,229,.3) !important;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease) !important;
}
#coepd-chatbot-launcher:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(79,70,229,.4) !important;
}

/* ─── TOOL ICON SVG STYLING ──────────────────────────── */
.tool-icon svg { transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.tool-card:hover .tool-icon svg { transform: scale(1.1); }
.tool-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}
.tool-icon--jira { background: rgba(0,82,204,.08); }
.tool-icon--sql { background: rgba(232,212,77,.08); }
.tool-icon--powerbi { background: rgba(242,200,17,.08); }
.tool-icon--tableau { background: rgba(233,118,39,.08); }
.tool-icon--balsamiq { background: rgba(204,0,0,.06); }
.tool-icon--drawio { background: rgba(240,135,5,.06); }
.tool-icon--visio { background: rgba(57,85,163,.08); }
.tool-icon--confluence { background: rgba(33,115,70,.08); }
.tool-icon--azure { background: rgba(0,137,214,.08); }
.tool-card:hover .tool-icon--jira { background: rgba(0,82,204,.15); }
.tool-card:hover .tool-icon--sql { background: rgba(232,212,77,.15); }
.tool-card:hover .tool-icon--powerbi { background: rgba(242,200,17,.15); }
.tool-card:hover .tool-icon--tableau { background: rgba(233,118,39,.15); }
.tool-card:hover .tool-icon--balsamiq { background: rgba(204,0,0,.12); }
.tool-card:hover .tool-icon--drawio { background: rgba(240,135,5,.12); }
.tool-card:hover .tool-icon--visio { background: rgba(57,85,163,.15); }
.tool-card:hover .tool-icon--confluence { background: rgba(33,115,70,.15); }
.tool-card:hover .tool-icon--azure { background: rgba(0,137,214,.15); }

/* ─── DOMAIN CARD SVG ICONS ─────────────────────────── */
.dc-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}
.dc-icon svg { transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.domain-card:hover .dc-icon {
  background: rgba(79,70,229,.12);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.domain-card:hover .dc-icon svg { transform: scale(1.08); }

/* ─── BENEFITS GRID (4 CARDS) ──────────────────────── */
.card-grid--benefits {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
#benefits.section {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(247, 250, 255, 0.42), rgba(239, 246, 255, 0.48)),
    url('/Content/static/images/benefits-bg.png?v=20260317d');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#benefits.section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.10), rgba(255,255,255,0.03)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 16% 18%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.07), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 86%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.06), transparent 40%);
}
#benefits.section > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.benefit-card {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.60), rgba(248,251,255,0.50));
  border: 1px solid rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.86);
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
}
.card-icon-wrap--benefit {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 16px;
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}
.glass-card--nocoding .card-icon-wrap--benefit { background: rgba(239,68,68,.08); color: #ef4444; }
.glass-card--projects .card-icon-wrap--benefit { background: rgba(34,197,94,.08); color: #22c55e; }
.glass-card--hostel .card-icon-wrap--benefit { background: rgba(79,70,229,.08); color: var(--primary); }
.glass-card--discount .card-icon-wrap--benefit { background: rgba(245,158,11,.08); color: #f59e0b; }
.benefit-card:hover .card-icon-wrap--benefit { transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg); }
.benefit-emoji {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.card-badge--green {
  background: rgba(34,197,94,.1); color: var(--accent-dark);
}
.card-badge--secondary {
  background: rgba(124,58,237,.1); color: #7c3aed;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #benefits.section {
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
}

/* ─── TESTIMONIAL UPGRADES ──────────────────────────── */
.tc-avatar--gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #7c3aed);
  color: #fff;
}
.tc-verified {
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-left: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tc-name { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }
.tc-footer {
  display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: 8px; padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.tc-batch, .tc-domain {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px; letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.tc-batch { background: var(--primary-light); color: var(--primary); }
.tc-domain { background: rgba(34,197,94,.08); color: var(--accent-dark); }
.tc-salary-badge--top {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22c55e, #16a34a);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ─── CTA BANNER UPGRADES ──────────────────────────── */
.cta-banner { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-banner-orb {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(79,70,229,.15), transparent 70%);
  animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.cta-banner-orb--1 { width: 400px; height: 400px; top: -100px; left: -100px; }
.cta-banner-orb--2 { width: 350px; height: 350px; bottom: -80px; right: -80px; animation-delay: -3s; }
.cta-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block; padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 16px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

/* ─── FOOTER UPGRADES ───────────────────────────────── */
.footer { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.footer-glow {
  position: absolute; top: -120px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 600px; height: 240px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(79,70,229,.08), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.footer-col--brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .footer-col--brand { grid-column: auto; }
}

/* ─── CONTACT SVG ICON ALIGNMENT ───────────────────── */
.ci-item strong { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.ci-item strong svg { flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--primary); }

/* ─── SYSTEM ITEM SVG ICONS ────────────────────────── */
.system-item-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0;
  transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}
.system-item-icon svg { transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.system-item:hover .system-item-icon {
  background: rgba(79,70,229,.12);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.system-item:hover .system-item-icon svg { transform: scale(1.08); }
.system-step-content--highlight .system-item-icon {
  background: rgba(16,185,129,.1); color: var(--accent);
}
.system-step-content--highlight .system-item:hover .system-item-icon {
  background: rgba(16,185,129,.15);
}
.system-callout-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  font-size: 0;
}

/* ─── FINISHING SCHOOL BADGE SVG ─────────────────────── */
.finishing-school-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.finishing-school-badge svg { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ─── PREMIUM SECTION DIVIDERS ───────────────────────── */
.section + .section { border-top: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.04); }
.section--dark + .section { border-top: none; }
.section + .section--dark { border-top: none; }

/* ─── ENHANCED GLASS CARD SHIMMER ────────────────────── */
.glass-card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 120px; height: 120px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,102,241,.06), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none; opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .5s var(--ease);
}
.glass-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* ─── PREMIUM NAV ACTIVE INDICATOR ───────────────────── */
.links a.active {
  color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-50);
}
.links a.active::after { width: 100%; }

/* ─── SECTION HEADER PREMIUM UNDERLINE ───────────────── */
.section-header h2 { position: relative; display: inline-block; }
.section-header h2::after {
  content: ""; display: block; width: 48px; height: 3px; margin: 16px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  opacity: .6;
}
.section--dark .section-header h2::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #818cf8, #34d399);
  opacity: .4;
}

/* ─── STRIPE-STYLE GRADIENT MESH ON HERO ─────────────── */
.hero::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 40%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(11,17,32,.6), transparent);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}

/* ─── PREMIUM CARD FOCUS STATES ──────────────────────── */
.glass-card:focus-visible,
.tool-card:focus-visible,
.domain-card:focus-visible,
.metric-card:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--primary);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ─── METRIC CARD COUNTER GLOW ───────────────────────── */
.metric-num, .metric-value {
  text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(129,140,248,.15);
}

/* ─── IMPROVED TOOL CARD 3x3 GRID ────────────────────── */
.tools-grid { perspective: 1200px; }
.tool-card { transform-style: preserve-3d; }
.tool-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px) rotateX(2deg); }

/* ─── PREMIUM TESTIMONIAL QUOTE MARKS ────────────────── */
.tc-quote { position: relative; }
.tc-quote::before {
  content: "\201C"; position: absolute; top: -8px; left: -4px;
  font-size: 48px; line-height: 1; font-family: Georgia, serif;
  color: var(--primary); opacity: .08; pointer-events: none;
}

/* ─── DOMAIN CARD STAGGER ────────────────────────────── */
.domain-grid .domain-card:nth-child(even) { transform: translateY(12px); }
.domain-grid .domain-card:nth-child(even):hover { transform: translateY(4px); }

/* ─── CTA BANNER ANIMATED GRID ───────────────────────── */
.cta-banner::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 50% 50%, black, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 50% 50%, black, transparent 80%);
}

/* ─── OVERVIEW CARD NUMBER GRADIENT ──────────────────── */
.overview-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #7c3aed);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.overview-card--dark .overview-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #34d399, #818cf8);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ─── ACCORDION HOVER REFINEMENT ─────────────────────── */
.accordion-item summary:hover {
  background: rgba(79,70,229,.03);
}
.accordion-item[open] {
  border-color: rgba(79,70,229,.15);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 0 1px rgba(79,70,229,.06);
}

/* ─── PREMIUM SCROLL PROGRESS BAR ────────────────────── */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; z-index: 9999;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7c3aed, #6366f1, #3b82f6, #22c55e);
  transform-origin: left; transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: none;
}

/* ─── PLACEMENT STEP NUMBER ──────────────────────────── */
/* ─── HERO GLASS CARD GLOW RING ──────────────────────── */
.hero-glass::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -1px;
  border-radius: 25px; z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,.3), rgba(16,185,129,.2), rgba(124,58,237,.25));
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .6s var(--ease);
  filter: blur(2px);
}
.hero-glass:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* ─── LOGO MARQUEE ENHANCED ──────────────────────────── */
.logo-marquee { padding: 12px 0; }
.logo-marquee-item {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all .4s var(--ease);
}
.logo-marquee-item:hover {
  background: rgba(79,70,229,.03);
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* ─── CONTACT FORM INPUT REFINEMENT ──────────────────── */
.contact-form input:hover,
.contact-form select:hover,
.contact-form textarea:hover {
  border-color: rgba(79,70,229,.25);
}

/* ─── RESPONSIVE ───────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1060px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .nav-social { display: none; }
  .links {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.98); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 8px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); pointer-events: none; transition: all .25s var(--ease);
  }
  .links.open { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events: auto; }
  .nav-actions { display: none; }
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-glass { max-width: 440px; }
  .card-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .card-grid--benefits { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .domain-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .nc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .card-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tools-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hiring-logos-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .metrics-compact .metrics-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .metrics-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .overview-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .system-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid, .location-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .location-map-wrap { position: static; }
  .location-map { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; min-height: 0; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .cta-strip-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .cta-strip-text { text-align: center; }
  .cta-strip-text p { margin: 0 auto; }
.location-map-wrap { border-radius: 16px; }
  .location-map { min-height: 350px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .success-stories-marquee {
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 10px 0;
  }
  .success-stories-marquee::before,
  .success-stories-marquee::after {
    width: 24px;
  }
  .success-track {
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .success-story-item {
    flex-basis: 220px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .success-lightbox-dialog {
    width: 96vw;
    max-height: 84vh;
    margin-top: 8vh;
  }
  .success-lightbox-dialog img {
    max-height: 84vh;
  }
  .success-lightbox-nav {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 24px;
  }
  .success-lightbox-zoom-controls {
    bottom: 8px;
  }
  .logo img {
    height: 88px;
  }
  .hero { padding-top: 110px; min-height: auto; }
  .hero-cta { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-copy h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .hero-logos-row { gap: 14px; }
  .hero-logos-row img { height: 18px; }
  .card-grid--3, .card-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .card-grid--benefits { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .domain-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .domain-grid .domain-card:nth-child(even) { transform: none; }
  .domain-grid .domain-card:nth-child(even):hover { transform: translateY(-8px); }
  .nc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .no-coding-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .tools-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hiring-logos-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .metrics-compact .metrics-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .metrics-compact .metric-num, .metrics-compact .metric-value { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .metrics-compact .metric-card { padding: 20px 12px; border-radius: 14px; }
  .metric-icon-wrap { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .metric-icon-wrap svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
  .metrics-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .metric-num, .metric-value { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .overview-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .overview-num { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .system-step { grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .system-step-num { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 16px; }
  .system-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.tc-header { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .tc-salary-badge { font-size: 11px; padding: 4px 10px; }
  .highlight-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .location-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .location-card--hq { grid-column: auto; }
  .location-card { padding: 0 16px 18px; border-radius: 14px; }
  .lc-top-bar { margin: 0 -16px 14px; }
  .location-map { min-height: 280px; }
  .location-map-wrap { border-radius: 14px; }
  .tool-modal { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .cta-strip-actions { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .cta-strip-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .lc-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px; }
  .lc-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
  .lc-badge { font-size: 10px; padding: 3px 10px; }
  .lc-schedule-row { font-size: 11px; }
  .hero-particles .particle { display: none; }
  .hero-particles .particle:nth-child(-n+6) { display: block; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container { width: min(100% - 32px, var(--max-width)); }
  .hero-copy h1 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .hero-glass { padding: 24px 18px; }
  .highlight-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .metrics-compact .metrics-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .btn-lg { padding: 14px 24px; font-size: 14px; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .hero-particles, .hero-shape, .hero-orb { display: none; }
}

/* Trend Section: SaaS analytics dashboard */
.trend-section {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  padding: 96px 0 72px;
  scroll-margin-top: 96px;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(247, 250, 255, 0.44), rgba(239, 246, 255, 0.50)),
    url('/Content/static/images/market-trends-bg.png?v=20260317d');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.trend-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.10), rgba(255,255,255,0.03)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 20%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.07), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 84%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.06), transparent 40%);
}
.trend-section > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.trends-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.trend-card {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.60), rgba(248,251,255,0.50));
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.86);
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.trend-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
}
.trend-title {
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111827;
}
.chart-container {
  height: 320px;
  max-height: 320px;
  position: relative;
}
.trend-loading {
  min-height: 320px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #6b7280;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.trend-content.hidden,
.trend-loading.hidden {
  display: none;
}
.summary {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #374151;
  margin-top: 10px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.summary-line:last-child {
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .trend-section {
    padding-top: 88px;
  }
  .chart-container {
    height: 300px;
    max-height: 300px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .trend-section {
    padding-top: 80px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
  .trend-card {
    padding: 18px;
  }
  .chart-container {
    height: 280px;
    max-height: 280px;
  }
}

/* Industry Domains: SaaS card grid */
.domains-section .domains-saas-grid .domain-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
}
.saas-domain-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease;
}
.saas-domain-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.45), rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.28), rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.18));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.saas-domain-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}
.domains-section .domain-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #eef2ff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #4f46e5;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.domains-section .domain-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}
.saas-domain-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
}
.domains-section .domain-projects {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}
.domains-section .domain-projects li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.domains-section .domain-projects li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 10px;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4f46e5;
}
.domains-section .domain-counter {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .domains-section .domains-saas-grid .domain-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .domains-section .domains-saas-grid .domain-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

/* 2026 Premium EdTech UI Refresh */
:root {
  --primary: #6366f1;
  --primary-dark: #4f46e5;
  --secondary: #22c55e;
  --bg: #f8fafc;
  --bg-alt: #f1f5f9;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  background: radial-gradient(1200px 500px at 0% -10%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12), transparent 55%), var(--bg);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
}

.logo img {
  height: 132px;
}

.hero.hero-modern {
  min-height: 80vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eef2ff 0%, #ecfeff 45%, #f8fafc 100%);
  color: #0f172a;
  padding: 110px 0 70px;
}

.hero-modern .hero-grid {
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.hero-modern .eyebrow {
  color: #3730a3;
  background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25);
}

.hero-modern .hero-copy h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  color: #0f172a;
}

.hero-modern .hero-sub,
.hero-modern .hero-highlights li {
  color: #334155;
}

.hero-modern .btn-ghost-light {
  color: #334155;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
}

.hero-modern .btn-ghost-light:hover {
  color: #111827;
  border-color: #6366f1;
}

.hero-scholar-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  animation: scholarFloat 4.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-scholar-image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-scholar-badge {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  bottom: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1, #4f46e5);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
}

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

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-desc {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.metric-card,
.overview-card,
.tool-card,
.saas-domain-card,
.trend-card,
.testimonial-card,
.contact-form,
.contact-info-card,
.cta-banner-inner,
.location-card,
.accordion-item,
.cert-left,
.cert-right {
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.metric-card:hover,
.overview-card:hover,
.tool-card:hover,
.saas-domain-card:hover,
.trend-card:hover,
.testimonial-card:hover,
.location-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.domain-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.domains-section .domain-icon-wrap {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 14px;
}

.domains-section .domain-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
}

.domains-section .domain-projects {
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: 20px;
  gap: 6px;
}

.domains-section .domain-projects li::before {
  display: none;
}

.trends-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.chart-container,
.trend-loading {
  height: 320px;
  max-height: 320px;
}

.summary-line:last-child {
  margin-top: 10px;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.certification-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #eef2ff 100%);
}

.certification-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: center;
}

.cert-left {
  padding: 18px;
  background: #fff;
  position: relative;
}

.certificate-image {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.cert-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.92);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.cert-right {
  padding: 24px;
  background: #fff;
}

.cert-right h2 {
  margin: 8px 0 14px;
}

.cert-list {
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  color: #334155;
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}

.tc-avatar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: transparent;
}


@media (max-width: 1060px) {
  .domain-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .trends-grid,
  .certification-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .hero-modern .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .domain-grid,
  .trends-grid,
  .certification-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Hero Section Refresh: Premium EdTech conversion-first layout */
.hero.hero-modern {
  min-height: 80vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc, #eef2ff);
  color: #0f172a;
}

.hero-modern .hero-grid {
  grid-template-columns: 1.06fr 0.94fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-modern .hero-copy h1 {
  font-size: 56px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.hero-subheading {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #3730a3;
}

.hero-modern .hero-sub {
  margin-top: 12px;
  color: #334155;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-modern .hero-highlights {
  margin-top: 20px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}

.hero-modern .hero-highlights li {
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.hero-modern .check-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.16);
  color: #15803d;
}

.hero-modern .hero-cta {
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.hero-modern .hero-cta .btn {
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.hero-modern .hero-cta .btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-modern .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1, #4f46e5);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.24);
}

.hero-modern .btn-ghost-light {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #334155;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
}

.hero-modern .btn-ghost-light:hover {
  color: #111827;
  border-color: #6366f1;
}

.hero-trust-signals {
  margin-top: 22px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
}

.hero-trust-item {
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.hero-trust-item strong {
  display: block;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.hero-trust-item span {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-scholar-wrap {
  max-width: 480px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-left: auto;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.hero-scholar-image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-scholar-badge {
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1, #4f46e5);
}

@media (max-width: 1060px) {
  .hero-modern .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .hero-modern .hero-copy h1 {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 8vw, 52px);
  }

  .hero-scholar-wrap {
    margin-left: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-trust-signals {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero-modern .hero-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .hero-modern .hero-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Hero layout fix */
section.hero#home {
  padding: 100px 8%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc, #eef2ff);
  min-height: unset;
  color: #111827;
}

section.hero#home .hero-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 60px;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

section.hero#home .hero-left {
  max-width: 550px;
}

section.hero#home .hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25);
  color: #4f46e5;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

section.hero#home h1 {
  font-size: 54px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #111827;
  margin: 0;
}

section.hero#home h3 {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #374151;
  font-weight: 700;
}

section.hero#home p {
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

section.hero#home .hero-benefits {
  margin: 20px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}

section.hero#home .hero-benefits li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 15px;
}

section.hero#home .hero-benefits li::before {
  content: "\2713";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: -1px;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.16);
  color: #16a34a;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

section.hero#home .hero-buttons {
  margin-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

section.hero#home .btn-primary,
section.hero#home .btn-secondary {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

section.hero#home .btn-primary {
  background: #6366f1;
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.28);
}

section.hero#home .btn-secondary {
  border: 2px solid #6366f1;
  color: #6366f1;
  background: white;
}

section.hero#home .btn-primary:hover,
section.hero#home .btn-secondary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

section.hero#home .hero-right {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 500px;
  width: 100%;
  animation: heroImageFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

section.hero#home .hero-right img {
  max-width: 500px;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  display: block;
}

section.hero#home .pd-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: #6366f1;
  color: white;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
}

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

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  section.hero#home .hero-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  section.hero#home .hero-right img {
    max-width: 350px;
  }

  section.hero#home .hero-buttons {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  section.hero#home .hero-benefits li {
    text-align: left;
  }
}


/* Placement section: image-based process */
.placement-section {
  padding: 100px 8%;
  background: #f8fafc;
  text-align: center;
}

.placement-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.placement-header .badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25);
  color: #4f46e5;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.placement-header h2 {
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-top: 10px;
  color: #111827;
}

.placement-header p {
  color: #6b7280;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.placement-image {
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.placement-image img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.placement-cta {
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.placement-section .btn-primary {
  background: #6366f1;
  color: white;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}

.placement-section .btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.28);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .placement-section {
    padding: 80px 6%;
  }

  .placement-image img {
    width: 100%;
  }
}


/* Hero background image layout */
.hero-section{
min-height: calc(100vh - 70px);
height:auto;
display:flex;
align-items:center;
position:relative;
padding-top:90px;
padding-bottom:48px;
overflow:visible;
background-image:url("/Content/static/images/coepd-ba-graduate.png?v=20260317e");
background-size:cover;
background-position:118% center;
background-repeat:no-repeat;
}
@media (max-width: 768px){
  #contact.section{
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
}

.hero-section::before{
content:"";
position:absolute;
top:0;
left:0;
width:100%;
height:100%;
background:linear-gradient(
90deg,
rgba(255,255,255,0.99) 0%,
rgba(255,255,255,0.97) 32%,
rgba(255,255,255,0.84) 48%,
rgba(255,255,255,0.52) 62%,
rgba(255,255,255,0.16) 82%
);
z-index:1;
pointer-events:none;
}

.hero-overlay{
position:relative;
z-index:2;
width:100%;
height:auto;
display:flex;
align-items:center;
}

.hero-content{
position:relative;
z-index:3;
max-width:620px;
margin-left:8%;
padding: 6px 0 10px;
}

.hero-content h1{
font-size:clamp(40px, 4.6vw, 56px);
font-weight:800;
line-height:1.02;
color:#111827;
letter-spacing:-0.8px;
text-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.hero-content h3{
margin-top:12px;
font-size:clamp(24px, 2vw, 32px);
font-weight:700;
line-height:1.22;
color:#111827;
max-width: 600px;
}

.hero-content p{
margin-top:18px;
font-size:15px;
line-height:1.65;
color:#1f2937;
max-width: 560px;
}

.hero-features{
margin-top:14px;
padding:0;
display:grid;
gap:8px;
}

.hero-features li{
font-size:15px;
line-height:1.5;
color:#111827;
}

.hero-buttons{
margin-top:24px;
display:flex;
gap:16px;
align-items:center;
flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.hero-section .btn-primary{
background:#6366f1;
color:#fff;
padding:12px 22px;
border-radius:12px;
font-weight:600;
box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(99,102,241,.28);
font-size: 16px;
}

.hero-section .btn-secondary{
background:#10b981;
color:#fff;
padding:12px 22px;
border-radius:12px;
font-weight:600;
border:none;
font-size: 16px;
}

@media(max-width:768px){
.hero-section{
height:auto;
padding:120px 24px 70px 24px;
background-position:center;
}

.hero-content{
margin-left:0;
max-width:100%;
}

.hero-content h1{
font-size:34px;
}

.hero-content h3{
font-size:22px;
}

.hero-features li{
font-size:14px;
}

.hero-buttons{
flex-direction:column;
}
}

@media(min-width:1200px){
.hero-section{
background-position:130% center;
}
}

/* Tools section upgrade */
#tools.section{
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  margin-top: 64px;
  padding-top: 8px;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(247, 250, 255, 0.40), rgba(239, 246, 255, 0.44)),
    url('/Content/static/images/tools-bg.png?v=20260317d');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

#tools.section::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.10), rgba(255,255,255,0.03)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 14%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.07), transparent 36%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 84%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.06), transparent 40%);
}

#tools.section > .container{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

#tools .container{
  max-width: 1120px;
}

#tools .section-header{
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  text-align: center;
}

#tools .section-tag{
  display: table;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
}

#tools .section-header h2{
  display: block;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 46px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #0f172a;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

#tools .section-desc{
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 14px auto 0;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #334155;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

#tools .tools-grid{
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  max-width: 100%;
}

#tools .tool-card{
  position: relative;
  padding: 30px 22px 26px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.85);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.56), rgba(248,250,252,0.46));
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease;
}

#tools .tool-card::after{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.14), rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .28s ease;
}

#tools .tool-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
}

#tools .tool-card:hover::after{
  opacity: 1;
}

#tools .tool-icon{
  width: 66px;
  height: 66px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(238,242,255,0.92), rgba(219,234,254,0.78));
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

#tools .tool-icon svg{
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
}

#tools .tool-card span{
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
}

#tools .tool-card p{
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #475569;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px){
  #tools .tools-grid{
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px){
  #tools.section{
    margin-top: 44px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  #tools .tools-grid{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  #tools .tool-card{
    padding: 24px 18px 22px;
  }

  #tools .tool-card span{
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  #tools .tool-card p{
    font-size: 15px;
  }
}

/* Curriculum section upgrade */
#curriculum.section{
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  margin-top: 56px;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(247, 250, 255, 0.42), rgba(239, 246, 255, 0.48)),
    url('/Content/static/images/curriculum-bg.png?v=20260317d');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

#curriculum.section::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.11), rgba(255,255,255,0.04)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 16% 18%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.07), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 86%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.06), transparent 40%);
}

#curriculum.section > .container{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

#curriculum .container{
  max-width: 1080px;
}

#curriculum .section-header{
  margin-bottom: 34px;
  text-align: center;
}

#curriculum .section-header h2{
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #0f172a;
}

#curriculum .section-desc{
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #334155;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}

#curriculum .accordion{
  max-width: 980px;
  gap: 14px;
}

#curriculum .accordion-item{
  border: 1px solid rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.86);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.60), rgba(248,251,255,0.48));
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease;
}

#curriculum .accordion-item:hover{
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 42px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
}

#curriculum .accordion-item summary{
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

#curriculum .accordion-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{
  display: none;
}

#curriculum .accordion-item summary::after{
  content: "+";
  margin-left: auto;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #eef2ff;
  color: #4f46e5;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

#curriculum .accordion-item[open]{
  border-color: #a5b4fc;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.22);
}

#curriculum .accordion-item[open] summary{
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #eef2ff 0%, #f8faff 100%);
}

#curriculum .accordion-item[open] summary::after{
  content: "−";
}

#curriculum .acc-num{
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #e0e7ff;
  color: #4f46e5;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

#curriculum .acc-body{
  padding: 0 24px 22px 68px;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px){
  #curriculum .section-desc{
    font-size: 17px;
  }

  #curriculum .accordion-item summary{
    font-size: 17px;
  }

  #curriculum .acc-body{
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px){
  #curriculum.section{
    margin-top: 36px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  #curriculum .section-desc{
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  #curriculum .accordion{
    gap: 10px;
  }

  #curriculum .accordion-item summary{
    padding: 14px 14px;
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  #curriculum .accordion-item summary::after{
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    font-size: 17px;
  }

  #curriculum .acc-num{
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 11px;
  }

  #curriculum .acc-body{
    padding: 0 14px 16px 50px;
    font-size: 15px;
  }
}

/* Final hero image clarity override: keep graduate cap fully visible */
.hero::before{
  background-position: 80% 16%;
  background-size: cover;
  opacity: 0.48;
  filter: saturate(1.08) brightness(1.01) contrast(1.02);
}

.hero-section{
  background-image:url("/Content/static/images/coepd-ba-graduate.png?v=20260317e") !important;
  background-position: 80% 16% !important;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  background-color: #dfe8f4 !important;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg, #d7e2f0 0%, #dfe8f4 30%, #e8eef7 55%, #dfe8f4 100%),
    url("/Content/static/images/coepd-ba-graduate.png?v=20260317e") !important;
}

.hero-section::before{
  background:linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.84) 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.68) 30%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.45) 48%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.24) 68%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.14) 88%
  ) !important;
  z-index:1;
}

.hero-overlay,
.hero-content{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}

@media(max-width:768px){
  .hero::before{
    background-position: 74% 12%;
    background-size: cover;
    opacity: 0.44;
  }
  .hero-section{
    background-position: 74% 12% !important;
    background-size: cover !important;
  }
}

/* Final home text fix */
.hero-content h1{
  font-size: clamp(44px, 4.8vw, 60px) !important;
  line-height: 1.05 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.6px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  margin: 0 0 10px !important;
  color: #0b1220 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.55) !important;
}

.hero-content h3{
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.1vw, 30px) !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin: 10px 0 8px !important;
  max-width: 640px !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
}

.hero-content p{
  font-size: 18px !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin-top: 14px !important;
  max-width: 640px !important;
  color: #1e293b !important;
}

.hero-features{
  margin-top: 12px !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

.hero-features li{
  font-size: 18px !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
  color: #111827 !important;
}

.hero-content .badge{
  color: #253247 !important;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.72) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,0.12) !important;
}

.hero-buttons{
  margin-top: 22px !important;
}

.hero-section .btn-primary,
.hero-section .btn-secondary{
  padding: 13px 24px !important;
  font-size: 17px !important;
}

@media(max-width:768px){
  .hero-content h1{
    font-size: 36px !important;
    line-height: 1.08 !important;
  }
  .hero-content h3{
    font-size: 21px !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }
  .hero-content p{
    font-size: 16px !important;
  }
  .hero-features li{
    font-size: 15px !important;
  }
  .hero-section .btn-primary,
  .hero-section .btn-secondary{
    font-size: 15px !important;
    padding: 12px 20px !important;
  }
}

/* ===== Header/Navbar Final Fix ===== */
header,
.site-header{
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: #fff;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav,
.navbar{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
  min-height: 70px;
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.nav-inner,
.navbar .nav-inner{
  width: 100%;
  max-width: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  height: 70px;
  padding: 8px 16px 8px 8px;
}

/* LOGO */
.logo{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
  width: 250px;
  overflow: hidden;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.logo img{
  height: 74px;
  width: 285px;
  max-width: none;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: left center;
  display: block;
  filter: none;
  transform: scale(1.35);
  transform-origin: left center;
}

/* NAV LINKS */
.links,
.nav-links{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.links a,
.nav-links a{
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #374151;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  background: transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.1;
  transition: all .2s ease;
}

.links a:hover,
.nav-links a:hover{
  color: #111827;
  background: #f3f4f6;
  border-color: #e5e7eb;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.links a::after,
.nav-links a::after{
  content: none;
}

/* RIGHT ACTIONS */
.nav-actions{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* STAFF BUTTON */
.nav-actions .btn-ghost,
.staff-btn{
  border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  color: #111827;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* DEMO BUTTON */
.nav-actions .btn-primary,
.book-demo{
  background: #6366F1;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(99,102,241,.28);
}

.nav-actions .btn-primary:hover,
.book-demo:hover{
  background: #4f46e5;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* FIX HERO OFFSET */
.hero-section,
.hero,
main.page{
  margin-top: 70px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px){
  .nav-inner{
    height: 64px;
    padding: 6px 12px 6px 6px;
  }

  .logo{
    width: 180px;
  }

  .logo img{
    height: 60px;
    width: 210px;
    transform: scale(1.22);
  }
}

/* Header button colors */
.links a,
.nav-links a{
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eef2ff, #ecfeff);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,.28);
  color: #1f2937;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(15,23,42,.05);
}

.links a:hover,
.nav-links a:hover{
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1, #3b82f6);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(79,70,229,.26);
}

.nav-actions .btn-ghost,
.staff-btn{
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #f8fafc);
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.nav-actions .btn-ghost:hover,
.staff-btn:hover{
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9, #2563eb);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #fff;
}

.nav-actions .btn-primary,
.book-demo{
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #4f46e5);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.nav-actions .btn-primary:hover,
.book-demo:hover{
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6d28d9, #4338ca);
}

/* Fix blank area before Hiring Partners: use background image */
#hiring-partners.section{
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  padding-top: 32px !important;
  padding-bottom: 88px;
  background-image: url('/Content/static/images/coepd-ba-graduate.png?v=20260317e');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 18%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

#hiring-partners.section::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.84) 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.90) 40%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.95) 100%
  );
  z-index: 0;
}

#hiring-partners.section > .container{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 768px){
  #hiring-partners.section{
    padding-top: 24px !important;
    background-position: 62% 14%;
  }
}

/* ===== Stability fixes ===== */
/* Remove accidental global section top gap */
section{ margin-top: 0 !important; }

/* Ensure hero image source is valid and consistent */
.hero-section{
  background-image: url('/Content/static/images/coepd-ba-graduate.png?v=20260317e') !important;
}

/* Keep spacing predictable below fixed header */
.hero-section,
.hero,
main.page{
  margin-top: 70px !important;
}

/* ===== Header logo layout refinement ===== */
.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
}

.header-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-right: 10px;
  width: 220px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.header-logo img {
  height: 75px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 220px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: left center;
  transform: none;
}

.nav-menu {
  margin-left: 10px;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .header-logo {
    width: 150px;
    margin-right: 6px;
  }

  .header-logo img {
    height: 48px;
    max-width: 150px;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    margin-left: 6px;
  }
}

/* Hiring partners colorful refresh */
#hiring-partners.section {
  padding-top: 52px !important;
  padding-bottom: 96px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 20%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2), transparent 32%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.18), transparent 38%),
    linear-gradient(140deg, #f0f9ff 0%, #eefbf4 35%, #fff7ed 70%, #f8fafc 100%),
    url('/Content/static/images/coepd-ba-graduate.png?v=20260317e');
  background-size: cover, cover, cover, cover, cover;
  background-position: center, center, center, center, center 18%;
}

#hiring-partners.section::before {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72) 42%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) 100%
  ) !important;
}

#hiring-partners .section-header {
  max-width: 840px;
}

#hiring-partners .section-tag {
  color: #0f4fa8;
  border-color: rgba(14, 116, 144, 0.28);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dbeafe, #dcfce7);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(14, 116, 144, 0.15);
  display: inline-flex;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
}

#hiring-partners .section-header h2 {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0f172a 0%, #0369a1 35%, #047857 72%, #b45309 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0;
}

#hiring-partners .section-desc {
  color: #334155;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
}

#hiring-partners .logo-marquee {
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 116, 144, 0.18);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9));
  box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 20px 8px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

#hiring-partners .logo-marquee-item {
  border: 1px solid #dbeafe;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, #f8fafc);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}

#hiring-partners .logo-marquee-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #93c5fd;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 30px rgba(14, 116, 144, 0.18);
}

#hiring-partners .logo-marquee-item span {
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #hiring-partners.section {
    padding-top: 34px !important;
    padding-bottom: 70px !important;
    background-position: center, center, center, center, 64% 14%;
  }

  #hiring-partners .logo-marquee {
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 14px 6px;
  }
}

/* Hiring partners new style upgrade */
#hiring-partners .partners-shell {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  padding: 30px 24px 24px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 116, 144, 0.24);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.16), transparent 44%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 100%, rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.14), transparent 46%);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 54px rgba(14, 116, 144, 0.12);
}

#hiring-partners .partners-shell .section-header {
  margin: 0 auto;
}

#hiring-partners .partners-shell .section-header h2::after {
  width: 130px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0ea5e9, #22c55e, #f59e0b);
}

#hiring-partners .partners-highlights {
  margin: 22px auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 860px;
}

#hiring-partners .partners-highlight {
  padding: 14px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.38);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #f8fafc);
}

#hiring-partners .partners-highlight strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
}

#hiring-partners .partners-highlight span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #475569;
  font-weight: 600;
}

#hiring-partners .partners-rail {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 1100px;
}

#hiring-partners .partners-rail::before,
#hiring-partners .partners-rail::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 68px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

#hiring-partners .partners-rail::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(242, 252, 255, 0.98), rgba(242, 252, 255, 0));
}

#hiring-partners .partners-rail::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, rgba(243, 253, 246, 0.98), rgba(243, 253, 246, 0));
}

#hiring-partners .partners-rail .logo-marquee {
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.28);
  padding: 16px 8px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94)),
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(186, 230, 253, 0.28), rgba(187, 247, 208, 0.22));
}

#hiring-partners .partners-rail .logo-marquee-item {
  min-width: 164px;
  padding: 16px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.75);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, #f8fafc);
}

#hiring-partners .partners-rail .logo-marquee-item img {
  height: 34px;
  width: 120px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

#hiring-partners .partners-rail .logo-marquee-item span {
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  #hiring-partners .partners-shell {
    padding: 22px 16px 18px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  #hiring-partners .partners-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 420px;
  }

  #hiring-partners .partners-rail::before,
  #hiring-partners .partners-rail::after {
    width: 32px;
  }
}
/* Hiring partners premium section upgrade */
#hiring-partners.section {
  isolation: isolate;
  padding-top: 68px !important;
  padding-bottom: 118px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 16%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.04), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 18%, rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.03), transparent 32%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 52% 100%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.03), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.60), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.66)),
    url('/Content/static/images/placement-process.jpg?v=20260317d');
  background-repeat: no-repeat, no-repeat, no-repeat, no-repeat, no-repeat;
  background-position: 10% 14%, 88% 18%, 50% 100%, center, center;
  background-size: 120% 120%, 110% 110%, 110% 110%, cover, cover;
  background-blend-mode: normal, normal, normal, normal, normal;
  animation: hp-section-shift 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  font-family: 'Manrope', 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
}

#hiring-partners h2,
#hiring-partners h3,
#hiring-partners .section-tag {
  font-family: 'Sora', 'Manrope', 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
}

#hiring-partners .section-header h2 {
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  font-weight: 800;
}

#hiring-partners .section-desc,
#hiring-partners .partners-highlight span,
#hiring-partners .partners-context-card p,
#hiring-partners .partners-flow-step,
#hiring-partners .logo-marquee-item span {
  font-family: 'Manrope', 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

#hiring-partners .partners-highlight strong,
#hiring-partners .partners-context-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Sora', 'Manrope', 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

#hiring-partners.section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 24%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.03), transparent 32%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 32%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.025), transparent 35%);
  animation: hp-aurora 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}

#hiring-partners.section > .container {
  position: relative;
}

#hiring-partners .partners-shell {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

#hiring-partners .partners-rail {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

#hiring-partners .partners-rail::before,
#hiring-partners .partners-rail::after {
  z-index: 3;
}

#hiring-partners .partners-context-strip {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 16px auto 18px;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.28);
  background:
    linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(248, 252, 255, 0.96), rgba(244, 251, 247, 0.92)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 8%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.16), transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 86%, rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12), transparent 46%);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.11), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  overflow: hidden;
}

#hiring-partners .partners-context-strip::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  top: 0;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.85), rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.82), rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.8));
}

#hiring-partners .partners-context-strip::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 26px 26px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22), transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22), transparent 70%);
}

#hiring-partners .partners-context-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
}

#hiring-partners .partners-context-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(186, 230, 253, 0.82);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96), rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.9));
  padding: 12px 12px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

#hiring-partners .partners-context-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.86);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 22px rgba(14, 116, 144, 0.12);
}

#hiring-partners .partners-context-card h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 800;
}

#hiring-partners .partners-context-card p {
  margin: 6px 0 0;
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: #334155;
}

#hiring-partners .partners-context-bottom {
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.52);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
}

#hiring-partners .partners-flow-step {
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.88);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96), rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.92));
  min-height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

#hiring-partners.section .partners-shell {
  box-shadow: 0 30px 62px rgba(14, 116, 144, 0.14);
}

#hiring-partners.section .partners-rail {
  margin-top: 8px;
}

@keyframes hp-section-shift {
  0% {
    background-position: 12% 18%, 88% 20%, 50% 100%, center, center 18%;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 16% 14%, 84% 26%, 54% 96%, center, center 18%;
  }
}

@keyframes hp-aurora {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate3d(0, -10px, 0) scale(1.03);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 4px, 0) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  #hiring-partners.section,
  #hiring-partners.section::after {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  #hiring-partners .partners-context-strip {
    max-width: 980px;
  }

  #hiring-partners .partners-context-top {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  #hiring-partners .partners-context-bottom {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  #hiring-partners.section {
    padding-top: 42px !important;
    padding-bottom: 78px !important;
  }

  #hiring-partners .partners-context-strip {
    margin: 12px auto 14px;
    padding: 10px;
  }

  #hiring-partners .partners-context-top,
  #hiring-partners .partners-context-bottom {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  #hiring-partners .partners-context-card {
    padding: 10px;
  }

  #hiring-partners .partners-context-card h3 {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  #hiring-partners .partners-context-card p {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  #hiring-partners .partners-flow-step {
    min-height: 34px;
  }
}

/* Global responsive normalization */

/* Desktop (1200px+) */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .container { width: min(100% - 56px, 1240px) !important; }
  .site-header { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1200; }
  .header-container,
  .nav-inner,
  .navbar .nav-inner {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 350px minmax(0, 1fr) 196px !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    height: 86px !important;
    padding: 8px 8px !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }
  .header-logo, .logo { width: 350px !important; margin-right: 0 !important; overflow: visible !important; }
  .header-logo img, .logo img, .logo .site-logo {
    height: 82px !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    width: 350px !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    object-position: left center !important;
    transform: scale(1.30) !important;
    transform-origin: left center !important;
    filter: contrast(1.06) saturate(1.04) !important;
  }
  .links, .nav-menu {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-self: start !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    gap: 7px !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  }
  .links a, .nav-menu a {
    font-size: 12px !important;
    padding: 7px 11px !important;
  }
  .nav-actions {
    width: 196px !important;
    justify-self: end !important;
    justify-content: flex-end !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }
  .nav-social {
    gap: 4px !important;
  }
  .nav-social a {
    width: 22px !important;
    height: 22px !important;
  }
  .nav-actions .btn-ghost {
    padding: 8px 12px !important;
    min-width: 72px !important;
  }
  main.page { margin-top: 86px !important; }
  .hero-section, .hero { margin-top: 0 !important; min-height: calc(100vh - 86px) !important; padding: 28px 24px 44px !important; }
  .page .section { padding: 92px 0 !important; }
}

/* Laptop (992px - 1199px) */
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
  .container { width: min(100% - 44px, 1120px) !important; }
  .site-header { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1200; }
  .header-container,
  .nav-inner,
  .navbar .nav-inner {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 300px minmax(0, 1fr) 172px !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    height: 80px !important;
    padding: 8px 8px !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }
  .header-logo, .logo { width: 300px !important; margin-right: 0 !important; overflow: visible !important; }
  .header-logo img, .logo img, .logo .site-logo {
    height: 72px !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    width: 300px !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    object-position: left center !important;
    transform: scale(1.24) !important;
    transform-origin: left center !important;
    filter: contrast(1.05) saturate(1.03) !important;
  }
  .links, .nav-menu {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-self: start !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }
  .links a, .nav-menu a {
    font-size: 11px !important;
    padding: 7px 8px !important;
  }
  .nav-actions {
    width: 172px !important;
    justify-self: end !important;
    justify-content: flex-end !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
  }
  .nav-social {
    gap: 4px !important;
  }
  .nav-social a {
    width: 20px !important;
    height: 20px !important;
  }
  .nav-actions .btn-ghost {
    padding: 7px 12px !important;
    min-width: 70px !important;
  }
  main.page { margin-top: 80px !important; }
  .hero-section, .hero { margin-top: 0 !important; min-height: calc(100vh - 80px) !important; padding: 20px 20px 38px !important; background-position: 70% center !important; }
  .hero-content h1 { font-size: clamp(44px, 4.2vw, 58px) !important; }
  .hero-content h3 { font-size: clamp(24px, 2.2vw, 32px) !important; }
  .hero-content p { font-size: 17px !important; }
  .page .section { padding: 80px 0 !important; }
}

/* Tablet (768px - 991px) */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px) {
  .container { width: min(100% - 32px, 940px) !important; }
  .site-header { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1200; }
  .nav, .navbar { min-height: 64px !important; }
  .nav-inner, .navbar .nav-inner { height: 64px !important; padding: 6px 10px !important; }
  .header-logo, .logo { width: 180px !important; margin-right: 2px !important; }
  .header-logo img, .logo img, .logo .site-logo { height: 50px !important; max-width: 180px !important; width: auto !important; transform: none !important; }
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex !important; }
  .nav-actions { display: none !important; }
  .links, .nav-menu {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: calc(100% + 6px) !important;
    left: 8px !important;
    right: 8px !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.98) !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 8px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15,23,42,.12) !important;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .links.open { opacity: 1 !important; transform: translateY(0) !important; pointer-events: auto !important; }
  .links a, .nav-menu a { font-size: 14px !important; padding: 10px 12px !important; }
  main.page { margin-top: 64px !important; }
  .hero-section, .hero { margin-top: 0 !important; min-height: auto !important; align-items: flex-start !important; padding: 16px 12px 32px !important; background-position: 66% center !important; }
  .hero-content { margin-left: 0 !important; max-width: 100% !important; }
  .hero-content h1 { font-size: 48px !important; line-height: 1.08 !important; }
  .hero-content h3 { font-size: 27px !important; line-height: 1.26 !important; }
  .hero-content p { font-size: 16px !important; }
  .hero-features li { font-size: 15px !important; }
  .tools-grid, .domain-grid, .card-grid--3, .card-grid--benefits, .metrics-grid, .overview-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important; }
  .contact-grid, .location-layout, .card-grid--2, .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .page .section { padding: 68px 0 !important; }
}

/* Phone (up to 767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .container { width: min(100% - 24px, 100%) !important; }
  .site-header { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1200; }
  .nav, .navbar { min-height: 58px !important; }
  .nav-inner, .navbar .nav-inner { height: 58px !important; padding: 6px 10px !important; }
  .header-logo, .logo { width: 150px !important; margin-right: 2px !important; }
  .header-logo img, .logo img, .logo .site-logo { height: 44px !important; max-width: 150px !important; width: auto !important; transform: none !important; }
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex !important; }
  .nav-actions { display: none !important; }
  .links, .nav-menu {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: calc(100% + 6px) !important;
    left: 8px !important;
    right: 8px !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.98) !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 8px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15,23,42,.12) !important;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .links.open { opacity: 1 !important; transform: translateY(0) !important; pointer-events: auto !important; }
  .links a, .nav-menu a { font-size: 14px !important; padding: 10px 12px !important; }
  main.page { margin-top: 58px !important; }
  .hero-section, .hero { margin-top: 0 !important; min-height: auto !important; align-items: flex-start !important; padding: 14px 8px 28px !important; background-position: 66% center !important; }
  .hero-content { margin-left: 0 !important; max-width: 100% !important; padding-top: 2px !important; }
  .hero-content h1 { font-size: 46px !important; line-height: 1.08 !important; }
  .hero-content h3 { font-size: 26px !important; line-height: 1.25 !important; }
  .hero-content p { font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; }
  .hero-features li { font-size: 14px !important; }
  .hero-buttons { flex-direction: row !important; gap: 10px !important; }
  .hero-section .btn-primary, .hero-section .btn-secondary { font-size: 15px !important; padding: 11px 14px !important; }
  .tools-grid, .domain-grid, .card-grid--3, .card-grid--benefits, .metrics-grid, .overview-grid, .contact-grid, .location-layout, .card-grid--2, .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .page .section { padding: 58px 0 !important; }
}

/* Home section final normalization */
.hero-section {
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.hero-overlay {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: inherit;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
  width: min(100%, 720px) !important;
  border-radius: 28px;
}

.hero-content .badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.hero-features {
  list-style: none;
}

.hero-features li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.72), rgba(255,255,255,0.42));
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.hero-buttons .btn-primary,
.hero-buttons .btn-secondary {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, filter .25s ease;
}

.hero-buttons .btn-primary:hover,
.hero-buttons .btn-secondary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 38px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
  filter: saturate(1.04);
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .hero-section {
    background-position: right center !important;
  }

  .hero-section::before {
    background: linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.96) 0%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.88) 26%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.60) 46%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 72%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 100%
    ) !important;
  }

  .hero-overlay {
    padding: 24px 0 30px;
  }

  .hero-content {
    margin-left: 7% !important;
    padding: 24px 26px 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.32), rgba(255,255,255,0.10));
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.26);
  }

  .hero-content h1 {
    max-width: 620px !important;
    font-size: clamp(56px, 5.2vw, 78px) !important;
    line-height: 0.98 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.05em !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  }

  .hero-content h3 {
    max-width: 700px !important;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 2.4vw, 40px) !important;
    line-height: 1.14 !important;
    margin: 0 0 16px !important;
  }

  .hero-content p {
    max-width: 660px !important;
    font-size: 19px !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
  }

  .hero-features {
    margin-top: 18px !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    max-width: 660px;
  }

  .hero-features li {
    font-size: 17px !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
  }

  .hero-buttons {
    margin-top: 26px !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
  .hero-section {
    background-position: 76% center !important;
  }

  .hero-section::before {
    background: linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.95) 0%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.84) 28%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.56) 48%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.14) 76%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 100%
    ) !important;
  }

  .hero-overlay {
    padding: 18px 0 24px;
  }

  .hero-content {
    margin-left: 5% !important;
    width: min(100%, 620px) !important;
    padding: 22px 22px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.28), rgba(255,255,255,0.08));
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.24);
  }

  .hero-content h1 {
    max-width: 560px !important;
    font-size: clamp(50px, 4.8vw, 66px) !important;
    line-height: 1.0 !important;
  }

  .hero-content h3 {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 2.2vw, 32px) !important;
    line-height: 1.18 !important;
  }

  .hero-content p {
    font-size: 17px !important;
    line-height: 1.66 !important;
  }

  .hero-features li {
    font-size: 16px !important;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-section {
    background-position: 70% center !important;
  }

  .hero-section::before {
    background: linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.94) 0%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.84) 36%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.58) 58%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.16) 82%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 100%
    ) !important;
  }

  .hero-overlay {
    padding: 14px 0 20px;
  }

  .hero-content {
    width: min(100%, 560px) !important;
    padding: 14px 12px 12px;
  }

  .hero-content h1 {
    max-width: 520px !important;
    font-size: 52px !important;
    line-height: 1.02 !important;
  }

  .hero-content h3 {
    font-size: 28px !important;
    line-height: 1.18 !important;
  }

  .hero-content p {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
  }

  .hero-features {
    max-width: 520px;
  }

  .hero-features li {
    font-size: 15px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-section {
    background-position: 72% top !important;
  }

  .hero-section::before {
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.90) 0%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.78) 24%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.54) 48%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.20) 72%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 100%
    ) !important;
  }

  .hero-overlay {
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    padding: 10px 0 14px;
  }

  .hero-content {
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 8px 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .hero-content h1 {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    font-size: clamp(42px, 11vw, 54px) !important;
    line-height: 1.02 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }

  .hero-content h3 {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    font-size: clamp(22px, 6.4vw, 30px) !important;
    line-height: 1.18 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }

  .hero-content p {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    line-height: 1.62 !important;
  }

  .hero-features {
    margin-top: 14px !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-features li {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    padding: 8px 10px;
  }

  .hero-buttons {
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .hero-section .btn-primary,
  .hero-section .btn-secondary {
    flex: 1 1 0;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 0;
    padding: 12px 14px !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
  }
}

/* Home hero minor polish */
.hero-content .badge {
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.22);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.92), rgba(255,255,255,0.74));
}

.hero-content p {
  color: #273449 !important;
}

.hero-features li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 44px !important;
  color: #1f2f46 !important;
}

.hero-features li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0.98) 0 26%, transparent 27%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #6c63ff, #25d28a);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.18);
}

.hero-buttons .btn-primary,
.hero-buttons .btn-secondary {
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hero-buttons .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6d63ff, #5a54f2) !important;
}

.hero-buttons .btn-secondary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22c55e, #10b981) !important;
  border: none !important;
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .hero-content {
    box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.10);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-buttons {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .hero-buttons .btn-primary,
  .hero-buttons .btn-secondary {
    min-width: 220px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-content .badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .hero-features li {
    padding-left: 38px !important;
  }

  .hero-features li::before {
    left: 12px;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }

  .hero-buttons .btn-primary,
  .hero-buttons .btn-secondary {
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }
}

/* Home hero background enhancement */
.hero-section {
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .hero-section {
    background-position: 82% center !important;
  }

  .hero-section::before {
    background: linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.88) 0%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.72) 24%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.40) 46%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.10) 72%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 100%
    ) !important;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
  .hero-section {
    background-position: 80% center !important;
  }

  .hero-section::before {
    background: linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.90) 0%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.76) 26%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.44) 48%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.12) 76%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 100%
    ) !important;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-section {
    background-position: 74% center !important;
  }

  .hero-section::before {
    background: linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.90) 0%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.76) 34%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.46) 58%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.14) 82%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 100%
    ) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-section {
    background-position: 68% top !important;
    background-size: cover !important;
  }

  .hero-section::before {
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.84) 0%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.68) 22%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.42) 48%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.16) 74%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 100%
    ) !important;
  }
}

/* Frontend stability overrides */
.site-header {
  position: sticky !important;
}

.nav-inner.header-container {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  gap: 18px !important;
  height: 104px !important;
  min-height: 104px !important;
}

.header-logo,
.logo {
  width: auto !important;
  flex: 0 0 auto !important;
  margin-right: 0 !important;
}

.header-logo img,
.logo img,
.logo .site-logo {
  height: 72px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 220px !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
}

.links.nav-menu,
.nav-menu {
  flex: 1 1 auto !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
  margin-left: 0 !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

.links.nav-menu a,
.nav-menu a {
  font-size: 14px !important;
  padding: 10px 14px !important;
}

.nav-actions {
  flex: 0 0 auto !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}

.nav-actions .btn-ghost {
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

main.page {
  margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.hero-section {
  position: relative !important;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 104px) !important;
  padding: 32px 0 64px !important;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-position: 82% center !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
}

.hero-section::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  z-index: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90) 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) 26%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48) 50%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) 76%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 100%
    ) !important;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  min-height: inherit !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.hero-content {
  width: min(720px, 54%) !important;
  max-width: min(720px, 54%) !important;
  margin-left: clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px) !important;
  padding: 24px 12px 24px 0 !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
}

.hero-content h1 {
  max-width: 11ch !important;
  font-size: clamp(52px, 5.6vw, 84px) !important;
  line-height: 0.96 !important;
}

.hero-content h3 {
  max-width: 18ch !important;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 40px) !important;
  line-height: 1.1 !important;
}

.hero-content p {
  max-width: 60ch !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
}

.hero-features {
  max-width: 620px !important;
}

.hero-buttons {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
}

.hero-buttons .btn-primary,
.hero-buttons .btn-secondary {
  min-width: 220px !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .nav-inner.header-container {
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .header-logo img,
  .logo img,
  .logo .site-logo {
    height: 64px !important;
  }

  .links.nav-menu a,
  .nav-menu a {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    padding: 9px 12px !important;
  }

  .hero-section {
    background-position: 80% center !important;
  }

  .hero-content {
    width: min(640px, 56%) !important;
    max-width: min(640px, 56%) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .nav-inner.header-container {
    height: 82px !important;
    min-height: 82px !important;
  }

  .header-logo img,
  .logo img,
  .logo .site-logo {
    height: 54px !important;
    max-width: 180px !important;
  }

  .hero-section {
    min-height: calc(100vh - 82px) !important;
    background-position: 74% center !important;
    padding: 24px 0 44px !important;
  }

  .hero-section::before {
    background:
      linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) 34%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.54) 60%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) 82%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 100%
      ) !important;
  }

  .hero-content {
    width: min(100%, 620px) !important;
    max-width: min(100%, 620px) !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    padding: 20px 0 !important;
  }

  .hero-content h1 {
    max-width: 12ch !important;
    font-size: clamp(44px, 6.4vw, 64px) !important;
  }

  .hero-content h3 {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 3.4vw, 30px) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .site-header {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
  }

  main.page {
    margin-top: 66px !important;
  }

  .hero-section {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: 22px 0 28px !important;
    background-position: 70% top !important;
  }

  .hero-section::before {
    background:
      linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74) 26%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.46) 54%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) 78%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 100%
      ) !important;
  }

  .hero-overlay {
    align-items: flex-start !important;
  }

  .hero-content {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding: 12px 0 8px !important;
  }

  .hero-content h1 {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    font-size: clamp(38px, 10.5vw, 54px) !important;
    line-height: 1.02 !important;
  }

  .hero-content h3 {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    font-size: clamp(20px, 5.8vw, 28px) !important;
    line-height: 1.18 !important;
  }

  .hero-content p {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    line-height: 1.58 !important;
  }

  .hero-features {
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .hero-features li {
    font-size: 14px !important;
  }

  .hero-buttons {
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }

.hero-buttons .btn-primary,
  .hero-buttons .btn-secondary {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }
}

/* Final logo size overrides */
.nav {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97) !important;
}

.nav .header-logo,
.nav .logo {
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.nav-inner.header-container {
  height: 130px !important;
  min-height: 130px !important;
}

.nav .header-logo img,
.nav .logo img,
.nav .logo .site-logo {
  height: 142px !important;
  max-width: 440px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  image-rendering: crisp-edges;
  transform: perspective(1100px) translateZ(0) !important;
  transform-origin: center center;
  filter:
    contrast(1.26)
    saturate(1.14)
    brightness(1.08)
    drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2))
    drop-shadow(0 18px 26px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16))
    drop-shadow(0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55)) !important;
  transition: transform .28s ease, filter .28s ease;
}

.nav .header-logo:hover img,
.nav .logo:hover img,
.nav .logo:hover .site-logo {
  transform: perspective(1100px) rotateX(11deg) rotateY(-8deg) translateY(-3px) scale(1.045) !important;
  filter:
    contrast(1.3)
    saturate(1.18)
    brightness(1.1)
    drop-shadow(0 6px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.24))
    drop-shadow(0 24px 34px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2))
    drop-shadow(0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65)) !important;
}

.hero-section {
  min-height: calc(100vh - 130px) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .nav .header-logo img,
  .nav .logo img,
  .nav .logo .site-logo {
    height: 126px !important;
    max-width: 390px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .nav-inner.header-container {
    height: 102px !important;
    min-height: 102px !important;
  }

  .nav .header-logo img,
  .nav .logo img,
  .nav .logo .site-logo {
    height: 102px !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
  }

  .hero-section {
    min-height: calc(100vh - 102px) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  main.page {
    margin-top: 78px !important;
  }

  .nav .header-logo img,
  .nav .logo img,
  .nav .logo .site-logo {
    height: 86px !important;
    max-width: 265px !important;
  }

  .hero-section {
    min-height: calc(100vh - 78px) !important;
  }
}