/* ==========================================================================
   VV VISION SOLUTIONS - UI COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. NAVBAR & NAVIGATION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--header-height);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  height: 72px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Brand Logo Container */
.brand-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.brand-text-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--brand-navy-900);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Navigation Links */
.desktop-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
}

.nav-link svg.dropdown-arrow {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-item:hover .nav-link svg.dropdown-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Mega Menu / Courses Dropdown */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  width: 390px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.16);
  padding: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 1200;
}

/* Invisible bridge so mouse never drops hover between link and dropdown */
.dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 16px;
  background: transparent;
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background-color: var(--chrome-100);
}

.dropdown-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.dropdown-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.dropdown-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.785rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Header Action CTA */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.hamburger-btn {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--brand-navy-900);
}

/* Mobile Navigation Drawer */
.mobile-nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1998;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 85%;
  max-width: 360px;
  background: #ffffff;
  z-index: 1999;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-nav-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.mobile-nav-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--chrome-100);
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
}

.mobile-submenu {
  padding-left: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-submenu a {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. COURSE CARDS (Aelixa-inspired, distinct visual accents)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.course-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.course-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.course-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--card-accent, var(--brand-orange-500));
  opacity: 0.8;
  transition: height var(--transition-fast);
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--card-accent-border, rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.4));
  box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -10px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.12), 0 0 20px var(--card-glow, rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.15));
}

.course-card:hover::before {
  height: 6px;
}

.course-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.course-track-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  background: var(--card-badge-bg, rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.1));
  color: var(--card-accent, var(--brand-orange-500));
}

.course-level-tag {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.course-icon-wrap {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--card-icon-bg, rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.1));
  color: var(--card-accent, var(--brand-orange-500));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.course-card:hover .course-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
}

.course-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.course-card p.course-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-skills-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-subtle);
}

.skill-pill {
  font-size: 0.785rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background-color: var(--chrome-100);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.course-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.course-link {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--card-accent, var(--brand-orange-500));
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.course-card:hover .course-link {
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

/* Distinct card identity classes */
.card-workday {
  --card-accent: #6366f1;
  --card-accent-border: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
  --card-glow: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.18);
  --card-badge-bg: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
  --card-icon-bg: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
}

.card-cyber {
  --card-accent: #0ea5e9;
  --card-accent-border: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.4);
  --card-glow: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.18);
  --card-badge-bg: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.1);
  --card-icon-bg: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.1);
}

.card-de {
  --card-accent: #2563eb;
  --card-accent-border: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
  --card-glow: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18);
  --card-badge-bg: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
  --card-icon-bg: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}

.card-ba {
  --card-accent: #f59e0b;
  --card-accent-border: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  --card-glow: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18);
  --card-badge-bg: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
  --card-icon-bg: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
}

.card-da {
  --card-accent: #10b981;
  --card-accent-border: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  --card-glow: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18);
  --card-badge-bg: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  --card-icon-bg: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. PRACTICAL PROJECT CARDS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.project-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.project-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--chrome-300);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.project-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.project-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.project-card p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.project-deliverables {
  background-color: var(--chrome-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.project-deliverables-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.project-deliverables-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.project-deliverables-list li {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.project-deliverables-list li svg {
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. LEARNING JOURNEY (01 to 06)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.journey-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.journey-step-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.journey-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--brand-orange-400);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.journey-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.journey-step-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.journey-step-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. FAQ ACCORDION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-accordion {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--brand-orange-400);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--chrome-100);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background-color: var(--brand-orange-100);
  color: var(--brand-orange-600);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. LEAD GENERATION FORM & MODAL
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.lead-form-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.15);
}

.form-textarea {
  min-height: 100px;
  resize: vertical;
}

/* Modal Popup Overlay */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-dialog {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 580px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.97);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.modal-overlay.open .modal-dialog {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--chrome-100);
  border: none;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--chrome-200);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Floating Actions Removed as Requested */

/* Toast Message */
.toast-notice {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(100px);
  background-color: var(--brand-navy-900);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  z-index: 2100;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.toast-notice.show {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HERO VIDEO FRAME (INSTITUTE TOUR SINGLE FRAME)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-video-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9.5;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.22), 0 0 0 1px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08);
  background-color: #060e1c;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hero-video-poster {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.5s ease;
}

.hero-video-frame:hover .hero-video-poster {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.hero-video-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.45) 0%, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.15) 40%, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.85) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-video-top-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-video-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-video-badge .rec-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ef4444;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #ef4444;
  animation: pulseDot 1.5s infinite;
}

.hero-video-play-center {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-video-play-btn {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  color: var(--brand-orange-500, #ff5e14);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 0 8px rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), background 0.2s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.hero-video-frame:hover .hero-video-play-btn {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.4), 0 0 0 12px rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.3);
}

.hero-video-bottom-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-video-title-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-video-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.hero-video-time {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-video-scrub {
  width: 100%;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-video-progress {
  height: 100%;
  width: 38%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff5e14, #ff8c42);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #ff5e14;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HIRING PARTNERS MARQUEE (FLOWING RIGHT TO LEFT)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hiring-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.hiring-marquee-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
}

.hiring-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marqueeRightToLeft 35s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

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

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

.hiring-company-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
  background: var(--bg-secondary, #f8fafc);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle, #e2e8f0);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 10px);
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.hiring-company-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--brand-orange-500, #ff5e14);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.15);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.hiring-company-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.hiring-company-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, sans-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--brand-navy-950, #0a192f);
}

.hiring-company-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.tag-workday {
  background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
  color: #6366f1;
}

.tag-cyber {
  background: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.1);
  color: #0ea5e9;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   STRUCTURED METHODOLOGY ONE-LINER STRIP
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.methodology-oneliner-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 3rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.03) 0%, rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.05) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle, #e2e8f0);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
}

.methodology-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle, #e2e8f0);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--brand-navy-900);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.methodology-pill.highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-orange-500) 0%, #ff8c42 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.25);
}

.methodology-pill .pill-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.methodology-arrow {
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HERO COMPACT VIEWPORT & ANIMATED CLASSROOM SHOWCASE (NO VIDEO)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vh, 3.25rem) 0 clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vh, 2.25rem) !important;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 76px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-grid {
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}

.hero-visual-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-animated-showcase {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9.5;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: visible;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-showcase-backdrop {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background: #060e1c;
}

.hero-showcase-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  filter: brightness(0.92);
}

.hero-animated-showcase:hover .hero-showcase-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hero-showcase-glass-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.45) 0%, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.1) 40%, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.88) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-showcase-top-hud {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-hud-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-showcase-bottom-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.hero-live-ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-ticker-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #38bdf8;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.hero-ticker-headline {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.hero-hologram-pulse-rings {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.pulse-ring-outer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.55);
  animation: rotateRing 20s linear infinite;
}

.pulse-ring-inner {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.7);
  animation: pulseRingGlow 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes rotateRing {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes pulseRingGlow {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(0.92); opacity: 0.4; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.08); opacity: 0.95; }
}

.hero-center-emblem {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 0 8px rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.25);
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero-floating-person {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.95rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.hero-floating-person:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.25), 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.4);
}

.person-mentor {
  top: -20px;
  left: -20px;
  animation: floatPersonMentor 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.person-student {
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -15px;
  animation: floatPersonStudent 7s ease-in-out infinite 0.5s;
}

@keyframes floatPersonMentor {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-9px) rotate(-1deg);
  }
}

@keyframes floatPersonStudent {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(9px) rotate(1deg);
  }
}

.hero-person-img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-person-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-person-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-person-status {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.pulse-dot-live {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10b981;
  animation: pulseDot 1.6s infinite;
}

.pulse-dot-orange {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ff5e14;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #ff5e14;
  animation: pulseDot 1.4s infinite;
}

.hero-floating-cluster {
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  right: 15px;
  z-index: 10;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  animation: floatPersonMentor 8s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
}

.cluster-avatars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.cluster-avatar-mini {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid #0a192f;
  margin-left: -7px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cluster-avatar-mini:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   ATTRACTIVE & INNOVATIVE HIRING PARTNERS MARQUEE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hiring-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.hiring-stats-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem 2rem;
  margin: 1.5rem auto 1.5rem;
  max-width: 960px;
}

.hiring-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy-900);
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.04);
}

.hiring-stat-item .stat-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.1);
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.hiring-company-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  border-radius: 14px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hiring-company-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -6px rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.22);
}

.hiring-logo-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 28px;
  min-width: 32px;
}

.hiring-logo-svg {
  height: 22px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 110px;
  display: block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   STUDENT SALARY & CAREER TRANSFORMATION MATRIX (REPLACES SANDBOXES)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.salary-estimator-card {
  background: #0a192f;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.estimator-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .estimator-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.estimator-selector-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  text-align: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.estimator-selector-block {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

.estimator-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
}

.estimator-pill-options {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.estimator-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.05rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: normal;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.3;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.estimator-btn.active,
.estimator-btn:hover {
  background: var(--brand-orange-500);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.35);
}

.estimator-disclaimer-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.estimator-disclaimer-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 580px;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.estimator-output-panel {
  background: rgba(15, 36, 66, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.estimator-output-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: #38bdf8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
}

.estimator-ctc-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.estimator-ctc-val {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: #22c55e;
  line-height: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

.estimator-ctc-tag {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-align: center;
}

.estimator-metric-rows {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  text-align: center;
}

.estimator-metric-col {
  min-width: 0;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
  text-align: center;
}

.estimator-metric-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.estimator-metric-data {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.estimator-recruiters-box {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

.estimator-recruiters-data {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.estimator-cta-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.estimator-roadmap-btn {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  white-space: normal !important;
  word-wrap: break-word !important;
  overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.comparison-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.comparison-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.comparison-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.18);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   KINETIC ANIMATED METHODOLOGY PIPELINE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.kinetic-methodology-container {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.kinetic-pipeline-track {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .kinetic-pipeline-track {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.kinetic-laser-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 55px;
  left: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .kinetic-laser-line {
    display: none;
  }
}

.kinetic-laser-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 25%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #ff5e14, #ff8c42, transparent);
  animation: laserFlow 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px #ff5e14;
}

@keyframes laserFlow {
  0% { left: 0%; }
  100% { left: 85%; }
}

.kinetic-step-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.4rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.05);
}

.kinetic-step-card:hover,
.kinetic-step-card.active-step {
  border-color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.25);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, rgba(255, 245, 240, 0.6) 100%);
}

.kinetic-step-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.kinetic-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  line-height: 1;
}

.kinetic-step-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.1);
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.kinetic-step-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
}

.kinetic-step-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.kinetic-step-deliverable {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #15803d;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.1);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FLOATING REVIEWS MARQUEE (RIGHT TO LEFT - 10 REVIEWS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reviews-floating-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.reviews-marquee-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 6%, black 94%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 6%, black 94%, transparent);
}

.reviews-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: reviewsMarqueeRightToLeft 45s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

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

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

.review-card-stream {
  width: 380px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.review-card-stream:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.18);
}

.review-author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.review-author-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.review-meta-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
}

.review-meta-box span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.review-placement-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  width: fit-content;
}

.review-quote-text {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.review-footer-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 0.9rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.review-stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   INNOVATIVE COMMAND-CENTER FOOTER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background: #050d1a !important;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0 0 2.5rem !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.3);
}

.footer-hud-bar {
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-hud-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-hud-status {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.footer-hud-status .live-indicator {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #10b981;
  animation: pulseDot 1.5s infinite;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FOOTER INSTANT SYLLABUS DOWNLOAD (MOBILE & DESKTOP PERFECT ALIGNMENT)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer-instant-kit {
  background: rgba(15, 36, 66, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
}

.footer-instant-kit h5 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.footer-instant-kit h5 svg {
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-instant-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.footer-instant-select {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-width: 0;
  height: 40px !important;
  line-height: 38px !important;
  background-color: #0a192f !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  padding: 0 0.75rem !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.footer-instant-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--brand-orange-500) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.25) !important;
}

.footer-instant-btn {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  height: 40px !important;
  padding: 0 1rem !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 0.4rem !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-instant-kit {
    padding: 1.15rem 1rem !important;
    margin: 1.5rem auto 0 !important;
    max-width: 340px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer-instant-kit {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding: 1rem 0.85rem !important;
  }

  .footer-instant-controls {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 0.55rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .footer-instant-select {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 42px !important;
    line-height: 40px !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .footer-instant-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 42px !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
}



/* Mobile Submenu Accordion Styling */
.mobile-nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.mobile-nav-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.mobile-submenu-toggle {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-submenu-toggle:hover {
  background-color: var(--chrome-100);
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
}

.mobile-submenu-toggle .submenu-chevron {
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.mobile-nav-item.open .mobile-submenu-toggle .submenu-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.mobile-submenu {
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              opacity 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding-left: 0.5rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-left: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-item.open .mobile-submenu {
  max-height: 520px;
  opacity: 1;
  padding-top: 0.35rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.mobile-submenu-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.15s ease;
}

.mobile-submenu-item:hover,
.mobile-submenu-item.active {
  background-color: var(--chrome-100);
}

.mobile-submenu-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.mobile-submenu-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mobile-submenu-title {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.mobile-submenu-desc {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HERO ASYMMETRICAL ACADEMY COLLAGE (NO VIDEO, MULTI-IMAGE FLOATING DESIGN)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-collage-stage {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-collage-mosaic {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 620px;
  height: 480px;
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.collage-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  left: 20%;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.16) 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12) 40%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.collage-card {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.15);
  border: 3.5px solid #ffffff;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.collage-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.025);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 54px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.22);
  z-index: 8 !important;
}

.collage-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.collage-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.collage-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.88) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.collage-caption-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Card 1: Main Classroom Architecture Card */
.collage-card-main {
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 72%;
  height: 275px;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Card 2: Secondary Cyber SOC Threat Wall Card */
.collage-card-soc {
  bottom: 25px;
  right: 0;
  width: 58%;
  height: 250px;
  z-index: 4;
}

/* Card 3: Hands-on Laptop Tenant Workstation Card */
.collage-card-workstation {
  bottom: 0;
  left: 6%;
  width: 44%;
  height: 185px;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Beacons */
.live-beacon {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px currentColor;
}

.beacon-green {
  background-color: #22c55e;
  color: #22c55e;
}

.beacon-blue {
  background-color: #0ea5e9;
  color: #0ea5e9;
}

.beacon-orange {
  background-color: #ff5e14;
  color: #ff5e14;
}

/* Floating Badges */
.collage-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 6px 14px 6px 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.14);
  z-index: 6;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.collage-floating-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04);
}

.badge-mentor {
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
}

.badge-student {
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 18px;
}

.badge-avatar {
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.badge-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.badge-name {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.badge-verified {
  color: #0ea5e9;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.badge-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.text-success {
  color: #15803d !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.collage-floating-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 18px;
  background: #0a192f;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.28);
  z-index: 7;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.pill-beacon {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #22c55e;
  animation: pulseBeacon 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseBeacon {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.45; transform: scale(0.8); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-collage-mosaic {
    height: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }

  .collage-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    top: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
  }

  .collage-card-soc {
    height: 200px;
  }

  .collage-card-workstation {
    display: none;
  }

  .collage-floating-badge {
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
    right: auto;
    bottom: auto;
    left: auto;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .collage-floating-pill {
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
    left: auto;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   BRAND LOGO: SEPARATE ICON & CRISP TYPOGRAPHY
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.brand-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.brand-link:hover {
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.brand-logo-icon {
  height: 54px;
  width: 54px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.14));
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.brand-link:hover .brand-logo-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
}

.brand-text-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: #0a192f;
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.brand-solutions {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: #ff5e14;
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 3px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PROGRAMS COMMAND DECK & DEEP-DIVE BLUEPRINT
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.programs-deck-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-body) 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
  position: relative;
}

.program-track-tabs-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.program-track-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  min-width: min-content;
}

.program-tab-btn {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-align: left;
  min-width: 200px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.04);
}

.program-tab-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08);
}

.program-tab-btn.active {
  background: #0a192f;
  border-color: #0a192f;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.18);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.tab-badge {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.tab-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-navy-900);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.program-tab-btn.active .tab-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.tab-meta {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.program-tab-btn.active .tab-meta {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

/* Command Deck Main Container */
.program-command-deck {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.09);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.deck-top-strip {
  background: #0a192f;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.deck-title-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.deck-accent-dot {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.deck-program-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.deck-program-subtitle {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.deck-status-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.deck-chip {
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.chip-cohort {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
  color: #4ade80;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.3);
}

.chip-sandbox {
  background: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.18);
  color: #fb923c;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.3);
}

/* Grid Layout */
.deck-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 0;
}

.deck-curriculum-col {
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.deck-subheading {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.deck-modules-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.deck-module-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.deck-module-card:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.05);
}

.module-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
}

.module-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.module-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
}

.module-desc {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Capstone Box */
.deck-capstone-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.03) 0%, rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.06) 100%);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.capstone-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.capstone-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.capstone-cert {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #15803d;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.capstone-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.capstone-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.deck-tools-shelf {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.tool-badge {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy-900);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

/* Right ROI Column */
.deck-roi-col {
  padding: 2.25rem;
  background: #fafbfc;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.roi-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.roi-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.roi-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.roi-hike-pill {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #15803d;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.roi-ctc-val {
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.roi-subtext {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.roi-metric-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.roi-stat-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
}

.stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.roi-info-section {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.roi-info-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.info-row-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.info-row-val {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand-navy-900);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.text-brand {
  color: #ff5e14 !important;
}

.deck-actions-group {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.deck-full-page-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}

.deck-full-page-link:hover {
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HERO NON-IT TO IT CAREER SHIFT TRUST STRIP (REPOSITIONED BELOW CTAS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-transition-trust-strip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.25);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.835rem;
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
  width: fit-content;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.06);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PROGRAMS COMMAND DECK: SUITABILITY & ABOUT & ADD-ONS EXTENSIONS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.deck-suitability-strip {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.suitability-badge-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.suitability-pill {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #047857;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.suitability-degree {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.suitability-degree strong {
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
}

.suitability-mode-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  background: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.25);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.deck-about-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-orange-500);
}

.about-card-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-navy-900);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.about-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Track Add-On Box in Right Column */
.deck-track-addons-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.03);
}

.track-addons-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.track-addons-title .addons-sparkle {
  color: #ff5e14;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.1);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.deck-track-addons-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.deck-addon-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--brand-navy-900);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.deck-addon-item .addon-check {
  color: #10b981;
  font-weight: 900;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.deck-addon-item strong {
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
}

/* Full-Width Add-Ons Ecosystem Deck Section */
.deck-addons-full-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem 2rem;
}

.addons-section-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.addons-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.addons-heading {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0.4rem;
}

.addons-subtext {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 820px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.deck-addons-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.deck-addon-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.03);
}

.deck-addon-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08);
}

.addon-card-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.addon-card-title {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
  margin: 0;
}

.addon-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.addon-card-pill {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .deck-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .deck-curriculum-col {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  }
  .deck-addons-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .deck-addons-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .deck-curriculum-col,
  .deck-roi-col,
  .deck-top-strip,
  .deck-addons-full-section {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem !important;
  }
}

/* Quick-Scan Matrix */
.programs-comparison-matrix-wrap {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.05);
}

.matrix-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.matrix-header h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
  margin: 0;
}

.matrix-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  background: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.08);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.matrix-table-responsive {
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.program-matrix-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.program-matrix-table th {
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy-900);
  border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.program-matrix-table td {
  padding: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.program-matrix-table tr:hover td {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.badge-high {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #15803d;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-matrix-pdf {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy-900);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-matrix-pdf:hover {
  background: var(--brand-orange-500);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--brand-orange-500);
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .deck-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .deck-curriculum-col {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .deck-curriculum-col,
  .deck-roi-col {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  .deck-top-strip {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .roi-ctc-val {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   DEDICATED MOBILE APP-STYLE BOTTOM NAVIGATION (PHONES <= 768px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.mobile-app-bottom-bar {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body {
    padding-bottom: 70px !important; /* Offset for docked bottom navigation */
  }

  .mobile-app-bottom-bar {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1050;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-around;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08);
    padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem;
    padding-bottom: max(0.45rem, env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  }

  .bottom-bar-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.2rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-muted, #64748b);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    min-width: 58px;
  }

  .bottom-bar-item:active {
    transform: scale(0.92);
  }

  .bottom-bar-item.active {
    color: var(--brand-orange-500, #ff5e14);
  }

  .bottom-bar-item.item-whatsapp {
    color: #25d366;
  }

  .bottom-bar-item.item-call {
    color: #0ea5e9;
  }

  .bottom-bar-item.item-enquire {
    color: var(--brand-orange-500, #ff5e14);
  }
}

/* Mobile Hero Card & Collage Refinements */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-collage-mosaic {
    height: auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin-top: 1rem !important;
  }

  .collage-card-main {
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 230px !important;
    top: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  .collage-card-soc {
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 210px !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  .collage-card-workstation {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .collage-floating-badge {
    position: relative !important;
    top: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .collage-floating-pill {
    position: relative !important;
    top: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem !important;
  }

  /* Programs Command Deck Mobile Optimization */
  .program-track-tabs-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .program-track-tabs-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .program-tab-btn {
    min-width: 180px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  }

  .deck-actions-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Compact Mobile Header */
  .site-header {
    height: 64px !important;
  }
  .brand-logo-icon {
    height: 40px !important;
    width: 40px !important;
  }
  .brand-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }
  .brand-solutions {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }
  .brand-tagline {
    font-size: 0.46rem !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   DEDICATED MOBILE-ONLY APP EXPERIENCE STYLES (PHONES <= 768px)
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-only-experience {
  display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Hide the heavy desktop-only hero & long command deck on mobile */
  .hero-section {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .programs-deck-section {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Show dedicated mobile app portal */
  .mobile-only-experience {
    display: block !important;
    background: #f8fafc;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem 2rem;
  }

  /* 1. App-Style Story Highlights Rings Strip */
  .mobile-stories-strip {
    margin: 0 -1rem 1.25rem -1rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem 0.75rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    background: #ffffff;
  }
  .mobile-stories-strip::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-stories-scroll {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.15rem;
  }

  .story-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .story-ring {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 2.5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  }
  .story-item:active .story-ring {
    transform: scale(0.92);
  }

  .story-ring-workday { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1, #a855f7); }
  .story-ring-cyber { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9, #0284c7); }
  .story-ring-data { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #3b82f6); }
  .story-ring-ba { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #d97706); }
  .story-ring-da { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #059669); }
  .story-ring-wa { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366, #128c7e); }

  .story-icon-inner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #0a192f;
  }
  .story-ring-wa .story-icon-inner {
    color: #25d366;
  }

  .story-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #334155;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  /* 2. Mobile App Hero Card */
  .mobile-app-hero-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a192f 0%, #0f2b48 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.25);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .mobile-app-hero-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    right: -40px;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .mobile-hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .m-badge-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background: #10b981;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10b981;
  }

  .mobile-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }

  .text-orange-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff5e14, #ff9052);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  }

  .mobile-hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  }

  .mobile-stat-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .m-stat-pill {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
  }
  .m-stat-pill .pill-bold {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .mobile-hero-action-btns {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .m-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.15s ease;
  }
  .m-btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.97);
  }

  .m-btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff5e14 0%, #e04b08 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.4);
  }

  .m-btn-wa {
    background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    color: #25d366;
  }

  /* 3. Mobile Course Cards */
  .mobile-section-header {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .m-sec-tag {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #ff5e14;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .m-sec-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0a192f;
    margin: 0.2rem 0;
  }

  .m-sec-sub {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #64748b;
  }

  .mobile-course-cards-feed {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .m-course-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.04);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  }
  .m-course-card.highlighted {
    border-color: #ff5e14;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.2), 0 8px 20px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08);
  }

  .m-card-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  }

  .m-course-badge {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
  .badge-workday { background: #e0e7ff; color: #4338ca; }
  .badge-cyber { background: #e0f2fe; color: #0369a1; }
  .badge-data { background: #dbeafe; color: #1d4ed8; }
  .badge-ba { background: #fef3c7; color: #b45309; }
  .badge-da { background: #d1fae5; color: #047857; }

  .m-salary-pill {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #10b981;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
  }

  .m-course-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0a192f;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .m-course-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .m-course-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #475569;
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .m-tools-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  }

  .m-tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #334155;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 5px;
  }

  .m-card-actions {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .m-btn-outline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.7rem 0.5rem;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: #0a192f;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .m-btn-outline:active {
    background: #f1f5f9;
  }

  .m-btn-action {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.7rem 0.5rem;
    background: #ff5e14;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .m-btn-action:active {
    transform: scale(0.97);
  }

  /* 4. Mobile Quick Callback Widget */
  .mobile-callback-widget {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08);
  }

  .m-callback-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .m-callback-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.12);
    color: #ff5e14;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .m-callback-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0a192f;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .m-callback-desc {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .m-callback-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .m-input, .m-select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: #0a192f;
    background: #f8fafc;
    font-family: inherit;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
  }
  .m-input:focus, .m-select:focus {
    border-color: #ff5e14;
    background: #ffffff;
  }

  .m-btn-submit {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem;
    background: #0a192f;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
  }
  .m-btn-submit:active {
    background: #ff5e14;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   CENTER-ALIGNED FOOTER & COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSIVE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  text-align: center;
  background-color: var(--brand-navy-950, #0a192f);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-hud-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-hud-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-phone-link {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

/* Centered Social Connect Showcase in Footer */
.footer-social-showcase {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-social-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--brand-orange-400, #ff8c42);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-social-icons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-social-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.footer-social-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-social-btn.btn-ig:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.45);
}

.footer-social-btn.btn-fb:hover {
  background: #1877f2;
  border-color: #1877f2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.45);
}

.footer-social-btn.btn-wa:hover {
  background: #25d366;
  border-color: #25d366;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
}

.footer-social-btn.btn-gmb:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #4285F4;
  color: #1a73e8;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(66, 133, 244, 0.35);
}

/* Balanced 3-Column Footer Grid Centered */
.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 3rem !important;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem auto !important;
  max-width: 1120px;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.footer-col-centered {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-instant-kit {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* Centered Footer Bottom */
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  gap: 1rem !important;
  padding-top: 2rem !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 1.5rem !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HEADER BRAND LOGO & TEXT OPTIMIZATION (NO CLIPPING, NO MISSING TEXT)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.brand-link {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.65rem !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  min-width: max-content !important;
}

.brand-logo-icon {
  height: 52px !important;
  width: 52px !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.12));
}

.brand-text-block {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.brand-title-wrap {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.35rem !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  color: #0a192f !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.brand-solutions {
  font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  color: #ff5e14 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: 0.54rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-header {
    height: 64px !important;
  }
  /* Give 100% of header breathing room to the logo and hamburger button */
  .header-actions .btn-primary,
  .header-actions .btn-secondary,
  .header-actions .header-brochure-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .brand-logo-icon {
    height: 40px !important;
    width: 40px !important;
  }
  .brand-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }
  .brand-solutions {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }
  .brand-tagline {
    font-size: 0.46rem !important;
  }

  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2.25rem !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   REAL CAREER ROI MOBILE RESPONSIVE POLISH (#career-transformation)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #career-transformation {
    padding: 2.5rem 0 !important;
  }

  #career-transformation .container {
    padding-left: 1rem !important;
    padding-right: 1rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .salary-estimator-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    margin-top: 1.5rem !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.3) !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
  }

  .estimator-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .estimator-selector-group {
    gap: 1.15rem !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .estimator-selector-block {
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .estimator-label {
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
  }

  .estimator-pill-options {
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 0.45rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .estimator-btn {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .estimator-disclaimer-wrap {
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .estimator-disclaimer-text {
    text-align: center !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
  }

  .estimator-output-panel {
    padding: 1.35rem 1rem !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .estimator-output-tag {
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .estimator-ctc-box {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    gap: 0.25rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .estimator-ctc-val {
    font-size: 2.1rem !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .estimator-ctc-tag {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .estimator-metric-rows {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 0.65rem !important;
    padding: 0.75rem 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .estimator-metric-col {
    min-width: 0 !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .estimator-metric-title {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem !important;
  }

  .estimator-metric-data {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
  }

  .estimator-recruiters-box {
    text-align: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .estimator-recruiters-data {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
  }

  .estimator-cta-wrap {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .estimator-roadmap-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    word-wrap: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }

  .comparison-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.15rem !important;
    margin-top: 2rem !important;
  }

  .comparison-card {
    padding: 1.25rem !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  #career-transformation .container {
    padding-left: 0.85rem !important;
    padding-right: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  .salary-estimator-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 0.85rem !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  .estimator-output-panel {
    padding: 1.15rem 0.85rem !important;
  }

  .estimator-ctc-val {
    font-size: 1.95rem !important;
  }

  .estimator-roadmap-btn {
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   COURSES CATALOG ENRICHMENT: NON-IT PILLS & ADD-ON BENEFITS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.course-shift-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  width: fit-content;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.course-shift-pill.pill-zero-code {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  color: #047857;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.course-shift-pill.pill-career-shift {
  background: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.1);
  color: var(--brand-orange-600);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.25);
}

.course-shift-pill.pill-tech-track {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
  color: #1d4ed8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

.course-why-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--card-accent, var(--brand-orange-500));
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.course-why-title {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--brand-navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.course-addons-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.04);
}

.course-addons-header {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--brand-orange-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.course-addons-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.course-addons-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.course-addons-item svg {
  color: #10b981;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HOMEPAGE ENHANCEMENT SUITE (CHANGES 1 - 4 + EMOTIONAL STRIP & JOURNEY)
   Preserves Deep Navy, White, Light Grey, and Orange Action Color
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   CHANGE 1: HERO OUTCOME ELEMENTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-reassurance-note {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-reassurance-note svg {
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-value-proofs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-value-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.hero-value-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.1);
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-value-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-value-text strong {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-value-text span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.hero-value-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--border-subtle);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-value-proofs {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  }
  .hero-value-sep {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   CHANGE 2: "WHERE ARE YOU IN YOUR CAREER?" (AUDIENCE IDENTIFICATION)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.audience-stage-section {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.audience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
}

.audience-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.audience-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.audience-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -8px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.35);
}

.audience-card:hover::after {
  background: var(--brand-orange-500);
}

.audience-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.audience-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--brand-navy-900);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.audience-card:hover .audience-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.1);
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  border-color: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.2);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.audience-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.audience-tag.highlight {
  background: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.08);
  color: var(--brand-orange-600);
  border-color: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.2);
}

.audience-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.audience-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.audience-action-row {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.9);
}

.btn-audience-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy-900);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.btn-audience-cta svg {
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.audience-card:hover .btn-audience-cta {
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
}

.audience-card:hover .btn-audience-cta svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .audience-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .audience-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   CHANGE 3: THE VV VISION DIFFERENTIATOR ("MORE THAN TRAINING")
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.differentiator-section {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 0;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -6px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.07);
  border-color: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.3);
}

.pillar-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--chrome-400);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.05);
  color: var(--brand-navy-900);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon-box {
  background: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.1);
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.difference-statement-card {
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.25);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-orange-500);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.04);
}

.difference-statement-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.difference-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--brand-orange-600);
  background: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.08);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.difference-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.difference-action {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.difference-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .difference-statement-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .difference-quote {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   OPTIONAL / RECOMMENDED: CAREER JOURNEY STEPPER RIBBON
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.career-journey-stepper-ribbon {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 2.25rem 0 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.journey-step-node {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.journey-step-node:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.06);
}

.journey-step-badge {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  background: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.08);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.journey-step-name {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
}

.journey-step-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .career-journey-stepper-ribbon {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .career-journey-stepper-ribbon {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   EMOTIONAL STRIP: "YOUR STARTING POINT CAN CHANGE"
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.emotional-strip-section {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.mindset-shifts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
}

.mindset-shift-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.03);
}

.mindset-shift-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.shift-from {
  flex: 1;
}

.shift-state-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.shift-from p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.shift-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.1);
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.shift-to {
  flex: 1;
}

.shift-to .shift-state-label {
  color: #059669;
}

.shift-to p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.emotional-reassurance-footer {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.emotional-reassurance-footer p {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand-navy-900);
  font-style: italic;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mindset-shifts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .mindset-shift-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .shift-arrow {
    align-self: center;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   CHANGE 4: BEFORE → AFTER TRANSFORMATION STORIES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.transformation-stories-section {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.story-card-v2 {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.05);
}

.story-card-v2:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.1);
}

.story-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.9);
}

.story-category-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.story-category-badge.tag-transition {
  background: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.08);
  color: var(--brand-orange-600);
  border-color: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.2);
}

.story-category-badge.tag-graduate {
  background: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.08);
  color: #0369a1;
  border-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.2);
}

.story-category-badge.tag-student {
  background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08);
  color: #4338ca;
  border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
}

.story-category-badge.tag-upskilling {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
  color: #047857;
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.story-program-tag {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Before -> Journey -> After Progression Chain */
.story-progression-chain {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.prog-node {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.prog-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.prog-dot.before-dot { background: #94a3b8; }
.prog-dot.journey-dot { background: var(--brand-orange-500); }
.prog-dot.outcome-dot { background: #10b981; }

.prog-sep {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Narrative Sections */
.story-narrative-sections {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.narrative-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.narrative-phase {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--chrome-500);
}

.narrative-item p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.narrative-item.outcome-block {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
  border-left: 3px solid #10b981;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.narrative-item.outcome-block .narrative-phase {
  color: #047857;
}

.narrative-item.outcome-block p {
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

/* Story Author Footer */
.story-author-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.9);
}

.story-avatar-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.story-author-name {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.story-author-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .stories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   ITEM 3: ANIMATED PROFESSIONAL "YOUR STARTING POINT CAN CHANGE"
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.mindset-matrix-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.mindset-matrix-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.03);
}

.mindset-matrix-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #94a3b8, #cbd5e1);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.mindset-matrix-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.35);
}

.mindset-matrix-card:hover::before {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand-orange-500), #10b981);
}

.matrix-state-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.matrix-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.matrix-state-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.state-before-tag {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #64748b;
}

.state-after-tag {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  color: #047857;
}

.matrix-pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #94a3b8;
}

.matrix-pulse-dot.pulse-active {
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  animation: dotPulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes dotPulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

.matrix-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0.2rem 0 0;
}

.state-before-box .matrix-quote {
  color: #475569;
  font-style: italic;
}

.state-after-box .matrix-quote {
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
}

.matrix-subtext {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.matrix-bridge-connector {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
}

.matrix-beam-track {
  width: 70px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #e2e8f0;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.matrix-beam-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -50%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--brand-orange-500), transparent);
  animation: beamSlide 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes beamSlide {
  0% { left: -50%; }
  100% { left: 150%; }
}

.matrix-bridge-pill {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-orange-500);
  background: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.2);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mindset-matrix-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.35rem;
  }
  .matrix-bridge-connector {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .matrix-beam-track {
    width: 40px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   ITEM 1: FLOATING STREAM MARQUEE FOR BEFORE -> AFTER STORIES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.story-marquee-section {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.story-marquee-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  position: relative;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
}

.story-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: storyMarqueeRightToLeft 50s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

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

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

.story-stream-card {
  width: 420px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -6px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.story-stream-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 94, 20, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -8px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.1);
}

.story-stream-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.story-track-pill {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.story-stream-progress {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.stream-prog-node {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.stream-prog-arrow {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.story-stream-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.stream-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.stream-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.stream-label.before-label { color: #64748b; }
.stream-label.challenge-label { color: #f59e0b; }
.stream-label.journey-label { color: var(--brand-orange-500); }
.stream-label.outcome-label { color: #059669; }

.stream-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.stream-row.stream-outcome-row {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
  border-left: 3px solid #10b981;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.stream-outcome-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

.story-stream-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.stream-avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stream-author-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stream-author-meta strong {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--brand-navy-950);
}

.stream-author-meta span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PREVENT ANY OVERFLOW / SECTION OVERLAY CLIPPING
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
html, body {
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100vw !important;
}

section, header, footer, main {
  max-width: 100vw !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hero-canvas-wrap,
.brand-ribbon-top-right,
.brand-ribbon-bottom-left {
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.preloader-floating-headline {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem) !important;
  padding: 0 1rem !important;
  max-width: 100vw !important;
  white-space: normal !important;
}