/* ==========================================================================
   SOTCH — Sandras Online Tuitions & Career Hub
   Master Premium Stylesheet
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=DM+Serif+Display:ital@0;1&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400;1,600&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400&display=swap');

/* --- Design Tokens --- */
:root {
  --primary-burgundy: #8E251C;
  --primary-burgundy-hover: #731D16;
  --deep-burgundy: #641914;
  --burgundy-subtle: #FBF4F3;
  --burgundy-light: #F4E8E7;
  --burgundy-glow: rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.15);

  --dark-charcoal: #171717;
  --charcoal-soft: #2A2A2A;
  --charcoal-muted: #575757;
  --text-body: #403E3D;

  --warm-white: #FCFBF8;
  --soft-beige: #F4EFEB;
  --soft-beige-light: #FAF7F4;
  --light-grey: #E8E5E1;
  --border-subtle: #E2DDD6;
  --border-burgundy: rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.22);

  --gold-accent: #C5A880;
  --gold-light: #EFE7DB;

  --font-serif: 'DM Serif Display', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-serif-alt: 'Playfair Display', 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Outfit', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(23, 23, 23, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(23, 23, 23, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 45px rgba(23, 23, 23, 0.09);
  --shadow-hover: 0 22px 50px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.12);
  --shadow-dark: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);

  --radius-xs: 4px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--warm-white);
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.68;
  font-weight: 400;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

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

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

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* --- Typography System --- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, .font-serif {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.2vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 400;
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

p {
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.lead-text {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
}

.eyebrow.light {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}
.eyebrow.light::before {
  background-color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.text-burgundy {
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
}

.italic-serif {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* --- Layout Containers --- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.container-wide {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.section-padding {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
}

.section-padding-sm {
  padding: 4rem 0;
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.section-header.center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-header.center .eyebrow::before {
  display: none;
}

/* --- Buttons & CTAs --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-burgundy {
  background-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.22);
}

.btn-burgundy:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-burgundy-hover);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.32);
}

.btn-burgundy-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-burgundy);
}

.btn-burgundy-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-white {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--deep-burgundy);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.btn-white:hover {
  background-color: var(--soft-beige-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.btn-white-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-white-outline:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid transparent;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-link:hover {
  gap: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
}

.btn-link svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.btn-link:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --- Header & Navigation --- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(252, 251, 248, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 221, 214, 0.7);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-subtle);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 92px;
  transition: height var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-header.scrolled .header-inner {
  height: 80px;
}

.site-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.site-logo img {
  height: 60px;
  width: auto;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-header.scrolled .site-logo img {
  height: 54px;
}

.site-logo:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

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

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal-soft);
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  transition: color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-burgundy) 0%, #B8860B 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), opacity 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.28);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(0.45);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* --- Header Dropdown Menu --- */
.nav-item.has-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.dropdown-caret {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-item.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-caret {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: -20px;
  width: 320px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  padding: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: 1050;
}

.nav-item.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
.nav-item.has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
}

.dropdown-item-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--burgundy-subtle);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.dropdown-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--soft-beige-light);
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-item-link:hover .dropdown-icon {
  background-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.dropdown-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.dropdown-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.hamburger-btn {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hamburger-btn span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hamburger-btn.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.hamburger-btn.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.hamburger-btn.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Nav Drawer */
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 84px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(252, 251, 248, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  z-index: 999;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mobile-nav.open {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.mobile-nav-links a.active, .mobile-nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

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

/* --- Global Animations & Keyframes --- */
@keyframes heroFadeUp {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes heroFadeScale {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.94) translateY(20px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
  }
}

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

@keyframes floatBadge {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(0.6deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
  }
}

@keyframes floatBadgeReverse {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(-0.5deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
  }
}

@keyframes orbFloat {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.55;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(-35px, 25px) scale(1.15);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.55;
  }
}

@keyframes orbFloatSlow {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(25px, -30px) rotate(180deg) scale(1.1);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(360deg) scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.65);
  }
  70% {
    transform: scale(1.2);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(142, 37, 28, 0);
  }
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.25);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 22px 4px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.15);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.25);
  }
}

@keyframes waRipple {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7), 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.42);
  }
  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0), 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.42);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0), 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.42);
  }
}

@keyframes shimmerSweep {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-150%) skewX(-20deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(200%) skewX(-20deg);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeScaleIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.98);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

/* Scroll Reveal Classes */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-35px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(35px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.94) translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal.active,
.reveal-left.active,
.reveal-right.active,
.reveal-scale.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0) scale(1);
}

.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.reveal-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
.reveal-delay-6 { transition-delay: 0.48s; }

/* Hero Entrance Animations */
.hero-tag {
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.hero-title {
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.12s both;
}

.hero-desc {
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.24s both;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.36s both;
}

.hero-visual-wrapper {
  animation: heroFadeScale 0.95s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s both;
}

/* Button Shimmer Effect */
.btn-burgundy {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-burgundy::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-150%) skewX(-20deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-burgundy:hover::after {
  animation: shimmerSweep 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* --- Hero Section --- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 165px;
  padding-bottom: 90px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FCFBF8 0%, #F9F5F0 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-decor {
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 650px;
  height: 650px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.06) 0%, rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.04) 50%, rgba(252, 251, 248, 0) 72%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: orbFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  background-color: var(--burgundy-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-burgundy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.04);
}

.hero-tag-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulseDot 2.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.hero-title {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-title span.editorial {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif-alt);
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-discover-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal-soft);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-discover-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.hero-visual-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-image-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 221, 214, 0.8);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-image-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 55px rgba(23, 23, 23, 0.12);
}

.hero-image-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-image-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.035);
}

.hero-accent-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -24px;
  left: -24px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 270px;
  animation: floatBadge 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-accent-badge:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.14);
}

.badge-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--burgundy-subtle);
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-accent-badge:hover .badge-icon-box {
  background-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.badge-text-title {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

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

/* --- Hero Trust Strip (Luxury Redesigned) --- */
.trust-strip {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 3rem 0;
}

.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.trust-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #FAF8F5 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 221, 214, 0.75);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.trust-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-burgundy) 0%, var(--gold-accent) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.trust-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.05), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-150%) skewX(-20deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.trust-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--border-burgundy);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.1);
}

.trust-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.trust-card:hover::after {
  animation: shimmerSweep 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.trust-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.trust-icon-pill {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--burgundy-subtle);
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.trust-card:hover .trust-icon-pill {
  background-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.trust-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.trust-label {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.trust-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}


/* --- About Editorial Section --- */
.about-section {
  background-color: var(--warm-white);
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-image-stack {
  position: relative;
}

.about-main-img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.about-main-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-floating-box {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30px;
  right: -25px;
  background-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  max-width: 260px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-floating-box .quote-small {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.about-floating-box .author-small {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.about-content h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.pillar-bullet-list {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.pillar-bullet-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.pillar-bullet-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--burgundy-subtle);
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.pillar-bullet-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
}

.pillar-bullet-text span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
}

/* --- Founder Section (The Institutional Portrait) --- */
.founder-section {
  background-color: var(--soft-beige);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.founder-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.88fr 1.12fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.founder-portrait-column {
  position: sticky;
  top: 110px;
}

.founder-portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.15);
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.founder-portrait-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
}

.founder-meta-strip {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.founder-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.founder-title-tag {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.founder-credentials {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.cred-pill {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background-color: var(--soft-beige-light);
  color: var(--charcoal-soft);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.founder-quote-banner {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-burgundy);
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.founder-quote-banner blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--deep-burgundy);
  font-style: italic;
}

.founder-story-timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.timeline-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.timeline-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--border-burgundy);
}

.timeline-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.timeline-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--burgundy-subtle);
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.timeline-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
}

.timeline-card p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.sweet-highlight-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF4F3 0%, #F5EAE8 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-burgundy);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.sweet-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.sweet-stat-item strong {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
}

.sweet-stat-item span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
}

.family-note {
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.family-note p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* --- Services Overview Section (Luxury Redesigned) --- */
.services-section {
  background-color: var(--warm-white);
  position: relative;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.service-pillar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 221, 214, 0.85);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.85rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.service-pillar-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-burgundy) 0%, var(--gold-accent) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-smooth);
}

.service-pillar-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.05), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-150%) skewX(-20deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.service-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--border-burgundy);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.12);
}

.service-pillar-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.service-pillar-card:hover::after {
  animation: shimmerSweep 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pillar-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.07);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-pillar-card:hover .pillar-watermark {
  color: rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.12);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.pillar-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--burgundy-subtle) 0%, #FAF1EC 100%);
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.06);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-burgundy) 0%, var(--deep-burgundy) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.25);
}

.pillar-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  background-color: var(--burgundy-subtle);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.pillar-body {
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.pillar-highlights {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.pillar-highlights li {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal-soft);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.pillar-highlights li i,
.pillar-highlights li svg {
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-footer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pillar-cta-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--soft-beige-light);
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 221, 214, 0.7);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-cta-btn svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-cta-btn:hover,
.service-pillar-card:hover .pillar-cta-btn {
  background-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
}

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

/* --- Dedicated Tuitions (Grade Explorer) --- */
.tuitions-section {
  background-color: var(--soft-beige-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

/* --- Dedicated Tuitions (Luxury Grade Explorer) --- */
.tuitions-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FAF7F4 0%, #F5EEE6 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.grade-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  width: fit-content;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.grade-tab-btn {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.grade-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.grade-tab-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.28);
}

.grade-pane {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeIn 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.grade-pane.active {
  display: block;
}

.grade-detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 0.92fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #FCFAF7 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem 3.75rem;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.08), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.grade-detail-grid::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.035) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.grade-left h3 {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.grade-badge-level {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--burgundy-subtle) 0%, #F5EAE8 100%);
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-burgundy);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.grade-points-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 2.25rem 0;
}

.grade-point-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.grade-point-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-burgundy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.06);
}

.grade-point-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-burgundy) 0%, var(--deep-burgundy) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.25);
}

.grade-point-text strong {
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.grade-point-text p {
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* Upgraded Right Showcase Stack */
.grade-right-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.curriculum-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  position: relative;
}

.curriculum-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.curriculum-card-header h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.curriculum-card-header .module-badge {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  background: var(--burgundy-subtle);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.subject-tag-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.subject-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background-color: var(--soft-beige-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal-soft);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.subject-tag:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  background-color: var(--burgundy-subtle);
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Feature 2x2 Matrix Card */
.pedagogy-matrix-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF6F3 0%, #F4ECE6 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.6rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.15);
}

.pedagogy-matrix-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.pedagogy-mini-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 221, 214, 0.8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.pedagogy-mini-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  background-color: var(--burgundy-subtle);
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pedagogy-mini-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.pedagogy-mini-item span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
}

.mode-pills-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.12);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal-soft);
}

.mode-pills-row .board-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
}


/* --- Courses Catalog (Luxury Redesigned) --- */
.courses-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--warm-white) 0%, #FAF6F0 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

.course-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(226, 221, 214, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  padding: 2.4rem 2rem 2.2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.course-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-burgundy) 0%, var(--gold-accent) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-smooth);
}

.course-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.05), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-150%) skewX(-20deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--border-burgundy);
}

.course-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.course-card:hover::after {
  animation: shimmerSweep 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.course-card-top {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.course-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.course-icon-capsule {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--burgundy-subtle) 0%, #FAF0EC 100%);
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.06);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.course-card:hover .course-icon-capsule {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-burgundy) 0%, var(--deep-burgundy) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-2deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.25);
}

.course-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.course-category-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  background-color: var(--burgundy-subtle);
  border: 1px solid rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.15);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.course-card:hover .course-category-tag {
  background-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
}

.course-mode-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background-color: var(--soft-beige-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 221, 214, 0.8);
  padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--charcoal-soft);
}

.mode-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #25D366;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite;
}

.course-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.course-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.course-meta-matrix {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.course-meta-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
  background-color: var(--soft-beige-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 221, 214, 0.7);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.course-card:hover .course-meta-box {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.18);
}

.course-meta-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.course-meta-label svg {
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
}

.course-meta-val {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.course-outcomes-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF4F3 0%, #F7ECEB 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.15);
  border-left: 3.5px solid var(--primary-burgundy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.95rem 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--charcoal-soft);
  line-height: 1.55;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.course-card:hover .course-outcomes-box {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.08);
}

.outcomes-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.course-cta-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--soft-beige-light);
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.course-cta-btn svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.course-cta-btn:hover,
.course-card:hover .course-cta-btn {
  background-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.25);
}

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

/* --- Competitive Exams (Dark Burgundy Theme Break) --- */
.competitive-section {
  background-color: var(--deep-burgundy);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.competitive-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.competitive-section h2, .competitive-section h3, .competitive-section h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.competitive-section p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.competitive-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.competitive-card {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.competitive-card:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.competitive-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.competitive-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.competitive-exams-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.competitive-exam-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* --- Premier Institutions (Luxury Redesigned) --- */
.institutions-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--warm-white) 0%, #FAF6F0 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.institution-categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.65rem;
}

.institution-cat-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 221, 214, 0.85);
  padding: 2.15rem 1.65rem 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.institution-cat-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-burgundy) 0%, var(--gold-accent) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-smooth);
}

.institution-cat-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.05), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-150%) skewX(-20deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.institution-cat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--border-burgundy);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.12);
}

.institution-cat-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.institution-cat-card:hover::after {
  animation: shimmerSweep 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.inst-icon-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.inst-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--burgundy-subtle) 0%, #FAF0EC 100%);
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.05);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.institution-cat-card:hover .inst-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-burgundy) 0%, var(--deep-burgundy) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-2deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.25);
}

.inst-cat-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  background-color: var(--burgundy-subtle);
  border: 1px solid rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.15);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.institution-cat-card:hover .inst-cat-badge {
  background-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
}

.inst-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.22;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.inst-chips-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.65rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.inst-chip {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal-soft);
  background-color: var(--soft-beige-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 221, 214, 0.8);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.institution-cat-card:hover .inst-chip {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.25);
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
}

.inst-action-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.72rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--soft-beige-light);
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.14);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.inst-action-btn svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.inst-action-btn:hover,
.institution-cat-card:hover .inst-action-btn {
  background-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.22);
}

.inst-action-btn:hover svg,
.institution-cat-card:hover .inst-action-btn svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --- Career Assessment (Feature Powerhouse) --- */
.career-assessment-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FAF7F4 0%, #F5EEE6 100%);
  position: relative;
}

.career-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.career-content h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.pillars-2x2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 2.25rem 0;
}

.pillar-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.pillar-num {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pillar-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.career-visual-box {
  position: relative;
}

.career-img-frame {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.career-img-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Interactive VAK Career Test Mini Tool */
.interactive-tool-box {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-burgundy);
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.tool-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.tool-header h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.quiz-progress-bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--soft-beige);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.quiz-progress-fill {
  width: 20%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.quiz-question-box {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.quiz-question-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.quiz-options-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.quiz-option-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  cursor: pointer;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.quiz-option-label:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  background-color: var(--burgundy-subtle);
}

.quiz-option-label input[type="radio"] {
  accent-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.quiz-result-view {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.quiz-result-view.active {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease;
}

.vak-chart-bars {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.vak-bar-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.vak-bar-track {
  width: 48px;
  height: 160px;
  background-color: var(--soft-beige);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vak-bar-fill {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  transition: height 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* --- Why SOTCH (6 Features - Luxury Redesigned) --- */
.why-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--warm-white) 0%, #FAF6F0 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

.why-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2.5rem 2.15rem 2.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(226, 221, 214, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.why-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-burgundy) 0%, var(--gold-accent) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-smooth);
}

.why-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.05), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-150%) skewX(-20deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--border-burgundy);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.12);
}

.why-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.why-card:hover::after {
  animation: shimmerSweep 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.why-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.06);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-card:hover .why-watermark {
  color: rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.12);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.why-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-icon-capsule {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--burgundy-subtle) 0%, #FAF0EC 100%);
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.06);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-card:hover .why-icon-capsule {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-burgundy) 0%, var(--deep-burgundy) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-2deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.25);
}

.why-pill-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  background-color: var(--burgundy-subtle);
  border: 1px solid rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.15);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-card:hover .why-pill-badge {
  background-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
}

.why-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-points-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-subtle);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-point-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal-soft);
}

.why-point-item svg {
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-card:hover .why-point-item svg {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* --- Social Impact & Community --- */
.impact-section {
  background-color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
}

.impact-section h2, .impact-section h3, .impact-section h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.impact-section p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.impact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.impact-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.impact-stat-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.impact-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.impact-stat-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.impact-visual-frame {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
}

.impact-visual-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.impact-pillars-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.impact-pill-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* --- Testimonials --- */
.testimonials-section {
  background-color: var(--warm-white);
}

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

.testimonial-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--border-burgundy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.testimonial-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.author-avatar-initials {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--burgundy-subtle);
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.author-name-tag {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
}

.author-role-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
}

/* --- Full-width Burgundy CTA --- */
.full-cta-section {
  background-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 6rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.full-cta-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.full-cta-box {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.full-cta-box h2 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.full-cta-box p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.full-cta-btns {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* --- Contact Section --- */
.contact-section {
  background-color: var(--soft-beige-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-panel {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact-info-panel h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-channels {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.channel-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.channel-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--burgundy-subtle);
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.channel-details strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.channel-details a, .channel-details p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.channel-details a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
}

.whatsapp-direct-card {
  background-color: #E8F7EE;
  border: 1px solid #A2E0B7;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.whatsapp-left strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #126330;
}

.whatsapp-left span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #276E40;
}

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form-panel {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 3.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.form-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--warm-white);
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--burgundy-glow);
}

.form-textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

/* --- Footer --- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-top: 5.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.9fr 0.9fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-brand img {
  height: 56px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
}

.footer-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), padding var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* --- Floating Call & WhatsApp Action Widgets (Desktop) --- */
/* --- Single Floating Connect Action Launcher (Desktop) --- */
.floating-connect-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 998;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.35rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-burgundy) 0%, var(--deep-burgundy) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.38);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.floating-connect-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.52);
}

.floating-connect-btn svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: #ffffff;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
}

/* --- Quick Up / Scroll to Top Button --- */
.quick-up-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 94px;
  right: 32px;
  z-index: 997;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-burgundy);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.quick-up-btn.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.quick-up-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.3);
}

.quick-up-btn svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.quick-up-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --- App-Style Mobile Bottom Navigation Bar (Mobile / Tablet) --- */
.mobile-bottom-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1999;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 221, 214, 0.9);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem calc(0.45rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
  box-shadow: 0 -8px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
}

.mobile-bottom-nav .nav-tab {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 3px;
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.3rem 0;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.mobile-bottom-nav .nav-tab.active {
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mobile-bottom-nav .nav-tab svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-bottom-nav .nav-tab.active svg {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  stroke: var(--primary-burgundy);
}

.mobile-bottom-nav .nav-tab-action {
  position: relative;
  top: -12px;
}

.mobile-bottom-nav .nav-tab-action .tab-icon-action {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-burgundy) 0%, var(--deep-burgundy) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.38);
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.mobile-bottom-nav .nav-tab-action .tab-icon-action svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke: #ffffff;
}

.mobile-bottom-nav .nav-tab-action:active .tab-icon-action {
  transform: scale(0.92);
}

.mobile-bottom-nav .nav-tab-action .tab-label {
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* --- Connect Options Action Menu / Sheet --- */
.connect-options-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.connect-option-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  width: 100%;
}

.connect-option-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.1);
}

.connect-opt-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.connect-option-card.opt-call .connect-opt-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.12) 0%, rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.22) 100%);
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
}

.connect-option-card.opt-wa .connect-opt-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.15) 0%, rgba(30, 190, 93, 0.25) 100%);
  color: #128C7E;
}

.connect-option-card.opt-enquire .connect-opt-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15) 0%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.25) 100%);
  color: #B8860B;
}

.connect-opt-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.connect-opt-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.connect-opt-desc {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.connect-opt-arrow {
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.connect-option-card:hover .connect-opt-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: var(--primary-burgundy);
}

/* --- Contact Card Quick Actions Hub --- */
.contact-quick-actions-box {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FAF4F3 0%, #F5E8E6 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.4rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.06);
}

.quick-actions-header {
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}

.quick-actions-header strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.quick-actions-header span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.quick-actions-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-call-direct {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 160px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-burgundy) 0%, var(--deep-burgundy) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.25);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-call-direct:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(142, 37, 28, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-wa-direct {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 160px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #1EBE5D 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-wa-direct:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* --- Modals System --- */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(23, 23, 23, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.modal-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 620px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.97);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-backdrop.open .modal-card {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--soft-beige);
  color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-burgundy);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Toast Notifications */
.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 25px;
  left: 25px;
  z-index: 3000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.toast {
  background-color: var(--dark-charcoal);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  animation: slideUp 0.3s ease;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-burgundy);
}

/* Keyframes */
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes slideUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* --- Responsive Media Queries --- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-grid, .about-grid, .founder-grid, .career-grid, .impact-grid, .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .founder-portrait-column {
    position: static;
  }

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

  .trust-item:nth-child(3)::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .services-grid, .institution-categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .competitive-grid, .why-grid, .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  body {
    padding-bottom: 74px;
  }

  .nav-links, .header-actions .btn:not(.btn-header-enquire) {
    display: none;
  }

  .header-actions .btn-header-enquire {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    padding: 0.52rem 0.95rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .hamburger-btn {
    display: flex;
  }

  .mobile-bottom-nav {
    display: flex;
  }

  .floating-connect-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .grade-detail-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 2rem;
  }

  .services-grid, .courses-grid, .competitive-grid, .why-grid, .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .form-grid-2, .pillars-2x2, .impact-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .trust-item::after {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .quick-up-btn {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    bottom: 78px !important;
    right: 18px !important;
  }
  .quick-up-btn svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }
}