:root{
    --navy:#0F2A5C; --blue:#1E4FA3; --blue-light:#E8EFFC; --orange:#F0975A; --orange-dark:#DD7B33;
    --green:#1FA971; --ink:#16213E; --ink-soft:#5A6482; --paper:#F7F9FC; --white:#FFFFFF;
    --line: rgba(15,42,92,0.10); --shadow: 0 20px 50px -20px rgba(15,42,92,0.25);
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;overflow-x:hidden;width:100%;}
  body{margin:0;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;color:var(--ink);background:var(--paper);overflow-x:hidden;}
  h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;margin:0;line-height:1.15;}
  p{margin:0;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.65;}
  a{text-decoration:none;color:inherit;}
  ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;}
  img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
  .mono{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;}
  .wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;}
  .nav-wrap{max-width:1360px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;}
  .eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue);font-weight:600;background:var(--blue-light);padding:7px 14px;border-radius:100px;}
  .eyebrow i{color:var(--orange);}
  .btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:15px 28px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;font-size:15.5px;cursor:pointer;border:none;transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;}
  .btn:active{transform:scale(0.97);}
  .btn-primary{background:var(--orange);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 12px 24px -8px rgba(240,151,90,0.65);}
  .btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 16px 30px -8px rgba(240,151,90,0.75);}
  .btn-ghost{background:#fff;color:var(--navy);border:1.5px solid var(--line);}
  .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--blue);transform:translateY(-3px);}
  .btn-light{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.14);color:#fff;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);}
  .btn-light:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.24);transform:translateY(-3px);}
  .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);transition:opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease;}
  .reveal.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}

  /* ---- NAV ---- */
  header{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:1000;background:#ffffff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);transition:all .35s ease;}
  header.scrolled{background:#ffffff;box-shadow:0 6px 24px -12px rgba(15,42,92,0.18);}
  .nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:74px;}
  .nav-logo{flex-shrink:0;}
  .nav-logo img{height:36px;width:auto;}
  .nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;}
  .nav-links a{font-weight:600;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--navy);white-space:nowrap;}
  .nav-links a:hover{color:var(--orange-dark);}
  .nav-links a.active-link{color:var(--orange-dark);}
  .nav-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;flex-shrink:0;}
  .nav-call{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue);font-size:13.5px;white-space:nowrap;}
  .nav-call i{background:var(--blue-light);color:var(--blue);width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
  .burger{display:none;font-size:22px;color:var(--navy);cursor:pointer;background:none;border:none;}
  @media(max-width:1180px){.nav-links,.nav-call{display:none;} .burger{display:block;} .nav-cta .btn-primary{display:none;}}
  .mobile-menu{position:fixed;inset:0;background:var(--navy);z-index:1200;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:28px;transform:translateY(-100%);transition:transform .4s ease;}
  .mobile-menu.open{transform:translateY(0);}
  .mobile-menu a{color:#fff;font-size:22px;font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-weight:600;}
  .mobile-close{position:absolute;top:28px;right:28px;font-size:26px;color:#fff;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;}

  /* ---- BREADCRUMB ---- */
  .breadcrumb{padding:118px 0 18px;font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:600;}
  .breadcrumb a{color:var(--blue);}
  .breadcrumb i{font-size:10px;margin:0 6px;}

  /* ---- HERO ---- */
  .course-hero{padding:20px 0 70px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:radial-gradient(800px 420px at 88% -10%, rgba(240,151,90,0.14), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(800px 500px at -10% 30%, rgba(30,79,163,0.10), transparent 55%), var(--paper);}
  .course-hero > .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;}
  .hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr 0.75fr;gap:44px;align-items:start;}
  @media(max-width:900px){.hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .course-hero h1{font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,42px);color:var(--navy);font-weight:800;margin:16px 0 14px;letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
  .course-hero .tagline{font-size:17px;max-width:560px;margin-bottom:22px;}
  .hero-icon-badge{
    width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:16px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--navy));
    color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:24px;margin-bottom:16px;
    box-shadow:0 14px 26px -10px rgba(30,79,163,0.55);
  }
  .badge-row{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:22px;}
  .badge-pill{font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;padding:6px 13px;border-radius:100px;}
  .badge-job{background:rgba(31,169,113,0.12);color:var(--green);}
  .badge-foundation{background:rgba(90,100,130,0.12);color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .badge-salary{background:rgba(240,151,90,0.12);color:var(--orange-dark);}
  .meta-row{display:flex;gap:26px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:28px;}
  .meta-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);}
  .meta-item i{color:var(--blue);background:var(--blue-light);width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:9px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:13px;}
  .hero-ctas{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;}

  .quick-facts{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;padding:28px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
  .quick-facts::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:6px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue),var(--orange));}
  .quick-facts h4{font-size:15px;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:18px;}
  .qf-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:11px 0;font-size:13.5px;}
  .qf-row:not(:last-child){border-bottom:1px dashed var(--line);}
  .qf-row span:first-child{color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:500;}
  .qf-row span:last-child{color:var(--navy);font-weight:700;}

  /* ---- SECTIONS ---- */
  section.block{padding:70px 0;}
  .sec-head{max-width:640px;margin-bottom:36px;}
  .sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,32px);color:var(--navy);margin:14px 0 12px;font-weight:800;}

  .icon-list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:16px;}
  @media(max-width:640px){.icon-list{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .icon-list li{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:3px solid var(--blue);border-radius:14px;padding:16px 18px;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--ink);}
  .icon-list i{color:var(--green);margin-top:3px;flex-shrink:0;}

  .chip-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;}
  .chip{background:var(--blue-light);color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;font-size:13px;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:100px;}
  .chip.tool{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line);color:var(--navy);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;padding:9px 16px 9px 10px;}
  .chip.tool i{background:var(--orange);color:#fff;width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:10px;}

  /* module / faq accordion using <details> */
  details.acc-item{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;margin-bottom:14px;overflow:hidden;}
  details.acc-item summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;padding:20px 22px;font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15.5px;color:var(--navy);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px;}
  details.acc-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}
  details.acc-item summary .num{
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--blue-light);color:var(--blue);font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;font-size:12px;margin-right:12px;flex-shrink:0;
  }
  details.acc-item summary::after{content:'\f078';font-family:'Font Awesome 6 Free';font-weight:900;font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-soft);transition:transform .3s ease;flex-shrink:0;}
  details.acc-item[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(180deg);}
  details.acc-item .acc-body{padding:0 22px 22px 22px;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink-soft);}
  details.acc-item .acc-body ul{margin-top:6px;}
  details.acc-item .acc-body li{padding:5px 0 5px 20px;position:relative;}
  details.acc-item .acc-body li::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;top:14px;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--orange);}
  details.faq-item summary{font-size:14.5px;padding:18px 20px;}
  details.faq-item .acc-body{padding:0 20px 18px 20px;}

  /* pricing */
  .price-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 0.9fr;gap:28px;align-items:start;}
  @media(max-width:860px){.price-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .price-box{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
  .price-box-head{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--blue));color:#fff;padding:16px 26px;font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;}
  .price-box-body{padding:10px 26px 26px;}
  .price-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-size:14.5px;padding:12px 0;}
  .price-row:not(:last-child){border-bottom:1px dashed var(--line);}
  .price-row span:first-child{color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:500;}
  .price-row span:last-child{color:var(--navy);font-weight:700;font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;}
  .price-row.total{background:var(--blue-light);margin:0 -26px;padding:14px 26px;border-radius:0;}
  .price-row.total span:last-child{color:var(--orange-dark);font-size:20px;}
  .price-row.emi span:last-child{color:var(--green);}
  .price-note{display:flex;gap:10px;background:var(--blue-light);border-radius:12px;padding:14px 16px;font-size:13px;color:var(--navy);margin-top:16px;}
  .price-note i{color:var(--blue);margin-top:2px;}
  .trust-points{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;}
  .trust-point{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;}
  .trust-point i{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--blue-light);color:var(--blue);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:15px;flex-shrink:0;}
  .trust-point h4{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:4px;}
  .trust-point p{font-size:13px;}

  /* trainer full profile card */
  .trainer-card{background:#fff;border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow);border:1px solid var(--line);display:grid;grid-template-columns:260px 1fr;}
  @media(max-width:760px){.trainer-card{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .trainer-photo{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:56px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;overflow:hidden;min-height:220px;}
  .trainer-photo::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.15;background-image:radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, #fff 2px, transparent 2px),radial-gradient(circle at 80% 60%, #fff 2px, transparent 2px);background-size:26px 26px;}
  .trainer-photo .verified{position:absolute;bottom:14px;left:14px;right:14px;background:#fff;color:var(--green);font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;padding:6px 10px;border-radius:100px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:6px;box-shadow:0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);}
  .trainer-body{padding:26px 28px;}
  .trainer-name{font-size:21px;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:4px;}
  .trainer-role{color:var(--orange-dark);font-weight:700;font-size:13.5px;margin-bottom:16px;}
  .trainer-stats{display:flex;gap:22px;margin-bottom:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .trainer-stats div{text-align:left;}
  .trainer-stats b{display:block;font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;font-size:18px;color:var(--navy);}
  .trainer-stats span{font-size:11px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:600;}
  .trainer-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-bottom:14px;}
  .trainer-tags span{background:var(--blue-light);color:var(--blue);font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:100px;}
  .trainer-bio{font-size:13.5px;margin-bottom:18px;}
  .cert-row{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .cert-chip{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:9px 14px;border-radius:10px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);cursor:pointer;transition:all .25s ease;}
  .cert-chip:hover{border-color:var(--orange);color:var(--orange-dark);transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .cert-chip i{color:var(--green);}
  .modal-overlay{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(15,42,92,0.7);backdrop-filter:blur(4px);z-index:2000;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:20px;}
  .modal-overlay.open{display:flex;}
  .modal-box{background:#fff;border-radius:20px;max-width:420px;width:100%;padding:36px 30px;text-align:center;position:relative;}
  .modal-close{position:absolute;top:16px;right:16px;background:var(--paper);border:none;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;cursor:pointer;font-size:15px;color:var(--navy);}
  .modal-box .cert-icon{width:80px;height:80px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--blue-light);color:var(--blue);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:32px;margin:0 auto 18px;}
  .modal-box h4{font-size:19px;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:8px;}
  .modal-box p{font-size:14px;}

  /* job / career cards with salary */
  .job-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:18px;}
  @media(max-width:700px){.job-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .job-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:20px 22px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;transition:transform .25s ease;}
  .job-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
  .job-card i{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--blue-light);color:var(--blue);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:19px;flex-shrink:0;}
  .job-card h4{font-size:15px;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:5px;}
  .job-salary{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:var(--green);background:rgba(31,169,113,0.1);padding:4px 10px;border-radius:100px;}

  /* gallery */
  .gallery-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);grid-auto-rows:150px;gap:14px;}
  .gallery-grid .g-tall{grid-row:span 2;}
  @media(max-width:900px){.gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} .gallery-grid .g-tall{grid-row:span 1;}}
  .gallery-tile{position:relative;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:14px;color:#fff;}
  .gallery-tile i.bgicon{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-55%);font-size:34px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35);}
  .gallery-tag{position:absolute;top:12px;left:12px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.92);color:var(--navy);font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:100px;}
  .gallery-tile span.cap{position:relative;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;z-index:2;}
  .gallery-tile::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.45));}

  /* logo tie-up cards */
  .logo-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:14px;}
  @media(max-width:800px){.logo-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}}
  @media(max-width:520px){.logo-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
  .logo-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 12px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px;text-align:center;transition:all .25s ease;}
  .logo-card:hover{border-color:var(--blue);transform:translateY(-3px);}
  .logo-card i{font-size:22px;color:var(--blue);}
  .logo-card span{font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);line-height:1.3;}

  /* video testimonials */
  .video-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:16px;}
  @media(max-width:900px){.video-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}}
  @media(max-width:640px){.video-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:12px;}}
  .video-card{border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow);cursor:pointer;transition:transform .3s ease;}
  .video-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);}
  .video-thumb{position:relative;aspect-ratio:9/16;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;overflow:hidden;}
  .video-thumb .play-btn{position:relative;z-index:2;width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.92);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--orange);font-size:18px;box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);transition:transform .3s ease;}
  .video-card:hover .play-btn{transform:scale(1.12);}
  .video-thumb::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(15,42,92,0.15);z-index:1;}
  .video-caption{padding:12px 14px;}
  .video-caption b{display:block;font-size:13px;color:var(--navy);}
  .video-caption span{font-size:11px;color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .video-modal{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(10,20,40,0.92);z-index:2100;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:20px;}
  .video-modal.open{display:flex;}
  .video-modal-box{width:100%;max-width:380px;position:relative;}
  .video-modal-box video{width:100%;aspect-ratio:9/16;border-radius:14px;border:none;background:#000;}
  .video-modal-close{position:absolute;top:-40px;right:0;background:none;border:none;color:#fff;font-size:26px;cursor:pointer;}

  /* trainer callout (kept for legacy use) */
  .trainer-callout{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:22px 24px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
  .trainer-avatar{width:66px;height:66px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#fff;font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:22px;flex-shrink:0;}
  .trainer-callout h4{font-size:16px;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:3px;}
  .trainer-callout p{font-size:13px;}
  .trainer-callout a{font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue);white-space:nowrap;margin-left:auto;}

  /* related courses */
  .related-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;}
  @media(max-width:800px){.related-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .related-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:20px;transition:transform .25s ease;}
  .related-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
  .related-card i{color:var(--blue);font-size:20px;margin-bottom:10px;}
  .related-card h4{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:6px;}
  .related-card span{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;}

  /* CTA */
  .cta-final{background:var(--navy);position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:80px 0;background-image:radial-gradient(700px 400px at 90% 10%, rgba(240,151,90,0.18), transparent 60%),radial-gradient(700px 400px at 10% 100%, rgba(30,79,163,0.35), transparent 60%);}
  .cta-final-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 0.9fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;}
  @media(max-width:900px){.cta-final-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .cta-final h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(24px,3.2vw,32px);margin-bottom:14px;}
  .cta-final p{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);font-size:15.5px;max-width:460px;margin-bottom:24px;}
  .cta-form{background:#fff;border-radius:20px;padding:28px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
  .cta-form h4{color:var(--navy);font-size:17px;margin-bottom:16px;}
  .cta-form input,.cta-form select{width:100%;padding:13px 14px;border-radius:10px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);margin-bottom:13px;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink);background:var(--paper);}
  .cta-form input:focus,.cta-form select:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--blue);}
  .cta-form .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;}

  /* footer */
  footer{background:#0A2049;padding:60px 0 24px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65);}
  .footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:36px;margin-bottom:40px;}
  @media(max-width:800px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}
  .footer-logo img{height:32px;margin-bottom:14px;background:#fff;padding:6px 10px;border-radius:8px;}
  .footer-grid h5{color:#fff;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:16px;font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;}
  .footer-grid ul li{margin-bottom:11px;font-size:13.5px;}
  .footer-grid ul li a:hover{color:#fff;}
  .footer-social{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:16px;}
  .footer-social a{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
  .footer-social a:hover{background:var(--orange);}
  .footer-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);padding-top:20px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;font-size:12.5px;}

  .float-actions{position:fixed;bottom:24px;right:24px;z-index:900;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;}
  .fab{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#fff;font-size:24px;box-shadow:0 12px 24px -6px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);position:relative;}
  .fab-whatsapp{background:#25D366;} .fab-call{background:var(--orange);}
  .fab::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:50%;animation:pulse 2s infinite;}
  @keyframes pulse{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,0.5);}70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 14px rgba(37,211,102,0);}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,0);}}

  /* trust strip */
  .trust-strip{background:var(--navy);padding:24px 0;background-image:radial-gradient(600px 200px at 15% 0%, rgba(240,151,90,0.18), transparent 60%);}
  .trust-strip-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,auto);justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:14px 34px;}
  @media(max-width:920px){.trust-strip-inner{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,auto);}}
  @media(max-width:600px){.trust-strip-inner{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,auto);gap:14px 22px;}}
  @media(max-width:400px){.trust-strip-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;justify-items:center;}}
  .trust-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;white-space:nowrap;}
  .trust-item i{color:var(--orange);font-size:16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;}

  /* success stories */
  .story-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;}
  @media(max-width:860px){.story-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .story-card{background:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:24px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-top:4px solid var(--orange);box-shadow:var(--shadow);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;transition:transform .3s ease;}
  .story-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);}
  .story-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;}
  .story-avatar{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#fff;font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;flex-shrink:0;}
  .story-name{font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);font-size:14.5px;}
  .story-role{font-size:12px;color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .story-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:rgba(31,169,113,0.1);color:var(--green);font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;padding:5px 10px;border-radius:100px;width:fit-content;}
  .story-quote{font-size:13.5px;font-style:italic;color:var(--ink);}

  /* sticky bottom CTA */
  body{padding-bottom:80px;}
  .sticky-cta{position:fixed;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:950;background:#fff;border-top:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:0 -10px 30px -12px rgba(15,42,92,0.28);padding:12px 20px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;}
  .sticky-cta .info{display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-width:0;}
  .sticky-cta .info b{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--navy);font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;}
  .sticky-cta .info span{font-size:11.5px;color:var(--green);font-weight:700;}
  .sticky-cta-btns{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-shrink:0;}
  .sticky-cta .btn{padding:12px 20px;font-size:13.5px;white-space:nowrap;}
  .sticky-wa{background:#25D366;color:#fff;}
  .sticky-wa:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);}
  @media(max-width:560px){
    .sticky-cta .info{display:none;}
    .sticky-cta-btns{width:100%;}
    .sticky-cta-btns .btn{flex:1;justify-content:center;padding:13px 10px;}
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){*{animation-duration:0.001ms !important; transition-duration:0.001ms !important;}}

/* ===========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE-SPECIFIC CSS (index.php only — unique class names, no clashes)
   =========================================================================== */

.hero{
  position:relative;padding:150px 0 90px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 85% -10%, rgba(240,151,90,0.14), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at -10% 20%, rgba(30,79,163,0.10), transparent 55%),
    var(--paper);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.home-hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr 0.95fr;gap:50px;align-items:center;}
@media(max-width:960px){.home-hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(34px,5vw,58px);font-weight:800;color:var(--navy);letter-spacing:-0.01em;margin:18px 0 20px;}
.hero h1 span{color:var(--orange);position:relative;white-space:nowrap;}
.hero p.lead{font-size:18.5px;max-width:520px;margin-bottom:32px;}
.hero-trust{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:28px;}
.avatars{display:flex;}
.avatars span{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;border:2.5px solid #fff;margin-left:-10px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:12px;color:#fff;}
.avatars span:first-child{margin-left:0;}
.hero-trust-text{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);}
.hero-trust-text b{color:var(--orange-dark);}
.stars{color:#F5A623;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:2px;}

.stair-wrap{position:relative;height:460px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:center;}
.stair-svg{width:100%;height:100%;overflow:visible;}
.stair-step{transform-origin:left bottom;}
.float-card{
  position:absolute;background:#fff;border-radius:14px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  padding:12px 16px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);
  animation:floaty 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.float-card i{color:var(--green);font-size:16px;}
.fc-1{top:6%;left:0%;animation-delay:0s;}
.fc-2{bottom:16%;right:-4%;animation-delay:1.4s;}
@keyframes floaty{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);}50%{transform:translateY(-10px);}}

.stats{
  background:var(--navy);padding:52px 0;position:relative;
  background-image:radial-gradient(600px 300px at 15% 0%, rgba(240,151,90,0.15), transparent 60%);
}
.stats-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px;text-align:center;}
@media(max-width:760px){.stats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
.stat-num{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,42px);font-weight:600;color:#fff;}
.stat-num span.suffix{color:var(--orange);}
.stat-label{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65);font-size:13.5px;margin-top:6px;font-weight:500;}

.journey{background:#fff;}
section{padding:100px 0;}
@media(max-width:760px){section{padding:64px 0;}}
.journey-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:0;position:relative;}
@media(max-width:860px){.journey-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px;}}
.journey-row::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:34px;left:16.6%;right:16.6%;height:2px;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,var(--line) 0 10px,transparent 10px 18px);
  z-index:0;
}
@media(max-width:860px){.journey-row::before{display:none;}}
.step-card{position:relative;z-index:1;padding:0 22px;text-align:center;}
.step-num{
  width:68px;height:68px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--blue-light);color:var(--blue);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto 22px;
  font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:22px;border:5px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--line);
  transition:transform .3s ease, background .3s ease, color .3s ease;
}
.step-card:hover .step-num{transform:scale(1.1);background:var(--orange);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--orange);}
.step-card h3{font-size:20px;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:10px;}
.step-card p{font-size:14.5px;}

.success{background:var(--paper);}
.success-scroller{display:flex;gap:22px;overflow-x:auto;padding:8px 4px 20px;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;}
.success-scroller::-webkit-scrollbar{height:6px;}
.success-scroller::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--line);border-radius:10px;}
.story-card{
  scroll-snap-align:start;min-width:310px;max-width:310px;background:#fff;border-radius:20px;
  padding:26px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);border:1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;transition:transform .3s ease;
}
.story-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);}
.story-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;}
.story-avatar{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#fff;font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;flex-shrink:0;}
.story-name{font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);font-size:15.5px;}
.story-role{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);}
.story-badge{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:rgba(31,169,113,0.1);color:var(--green);
  font-size:12px;font-weight:700;padding:5px 10px;border-radius:100px;width:fit-content;
}
.story-quote{font-size:14.5px;font-style:italic;color:var(--ink);}
.scroll-btns{display:flex;gap:10px;justify-content:flex-end;margin-top:6px;}
.scroll-btn{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line);cursor:pointer;font-size:15px;color:var(--navy);transition:all .25s ease;}
.scroll-btn:hover{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;border-color:var(--navy);}

.courses{background:#fff;}
.course-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;}
@media(max-width:920px){.course-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:640px){.course-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.course-card{
  background:var(--paper);border-radius:18px;padding:30px 26px;border:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, background .35s ease;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.course-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);background:#fff;}
.course-icon{
  width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--blue-light);color:var(--blue);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:24px;margin-bottom:20px;
}
.course-card h3{font-size:19px;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:10px;}
.course-card p{font-size:14px;margin-bottom:18px;}
.course-link{font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;}
.course-link i{transition:transform .25s ease;font-size:12px;}
.course-card:hover .course-link i{transform:translateX(5px);}
.course-highlights{margin:4px 0 22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px;}
.course-highlights li{display:flex;gap:9px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);list-style:none;}
.course-highlights i{color:var(--green);margin-top:3px;font-size:11px;flex-shrink:0;}
.btn-details{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;width:100%;padding:13px 18px;
  border-radius:10px;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;
  transition:all .3s ease;
}
.course-card:hover .btn-details{background:var(--orange);}
.btn-details i{font-size:12px;transition:transform .25s ease;}
.course-card:hover .btn-details i{transform:translateX(4px);}

.cat-tabs{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:38px;}
.cat-tab{
  padding:11px 20px;border-radius:100px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:#fff;
  font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink-soft);cursor:pointer;transition:all .25s ease;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
}
.cat-tab:hover{border-color:var(--blue);color:var(--blue);}
.cat-tab.active{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);color:#fff;}
.course-card.hidden{display:none;}

/* homepage success-story videos (renamed testi-* to avoid clashing with course-page shorts video-*) */
.testi-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:20px;margin-bottom:50px;}
@media(max-width:900px){.testi-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:640px){.testi-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:14px;}}
.testi-card{border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow);cursor:pointer;transition:transform .3s ease;}
.testi-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);}
.testi-thumb{position:relative;aspect-ratio:9/16;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;overflow:hidden;}
.testi-thumb .play-btn{
  position:relative;z-index:2;width:62px;height:62px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--orange);font-size:22px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);transition:transform .3s ease;
}
.testi-card:hover .play-btn{transform:scale(1.12);}
.testi-thumb::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(15,42,92,0.15);z-index:1;}
.testi-caption{padding:16px 18px;}
.testi-caption b{display:block;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--navy);}
.testi-caption span{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);}
.testi-video-modal{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(10,20,40,0.9);z-index:2100;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:20px;}
.testi-video-modal.open{display:flex;}
.testi-video-modal-box{width:100%;max-width:720px;position:relative;}
.testi-video-modal-box video, .testi-video-modal-box iframe{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;border-radius:14px;border:none;background:#000;}
.testi-video-modal-close{position:absolute;top:-44px;right:0;background:none;border:none;color:#fff;font-size:26px;cursor:pointer;}

.reviews{background:var(--paper);}
.review-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;}
@media(max-width:900px){.review-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.review-card{background:#fff;border-radius:16px;padding:24px;border:1px solid var(--line);}
.review-stars{color:#F5A623;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:12px;}
.review-card p.txt{font-size:14px;margin-bottom:16px;}
.review-who{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;}
.review-who .dot{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--blue);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;}
.review-who b{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--navy);display:block;}
.review-who span{font-size:11.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);}

.partners{background:#fff;padding:60px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.partners p.lbl{text-align:center;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:30px;}
.marquee{overflow:hidden;position:relative;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 10%,#000 90%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 10%,#000 90%,transparent);}
.marquee-track{display:flex;gap:60px;width:max-content;animation:scroll-left 22s linear infinite;}
.marquee-track span{font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:22px;color:var(--navy);opacity:.8;white-space:nowrap;}
@keyframes scroll-left{from{transform:translateX(0);}to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}

  /* ---- extra: mission/vision ---- */
  .mission-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px;}
  @media(max-width:760px){.mission-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .mission-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;padding:32px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
  .mission-card i{width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--blue-light);color:var(--blue);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:22px;margin-bottom:18px;}
  .mission-card h3{font-size:19px;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:10px;}

  /* ---- extra: timeline ---- */
  .timeline{position:relative;padding-left:34px;max-width:680px;}
  .timeline::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:9px;top:6px;bottom:6px;width:2px;background:var(--line);}
  .timeline-item{position:relative;padding-bottom:30px;}
  .timeline-item:last-child{padding-bottom:0;}
  .timeline-item::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:-34px;top:2px;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--orange);border:4px solid var(--blue-light);}
  .timeline-year{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;font-size:13px;}
  .timeline-item h4{font-size:15.5px;color:var(--navy);margin:4px 0 6px;}

  /* ---- extra: collaboration paths ---- */
  .path-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px;}
  @media(max-width:760px){.path-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .path-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;padding:30px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
  .path-card .path-icon{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:16px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:24px;color:#fff;margin-bottom:18px;}
  .path-card h3{font-size:19px;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:8px;}
  .path-card ul{margin-top:14px;}
  .path-card li{display:flex;gap:10px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);padding:6px 0;}
  .path-card li i{color:var(--green);margin-top:3px;flex-shrink:0;}

  /* ---- extra: events ---- */
  .event-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;}
  @media(max-width:900px){.event-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .event-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow);transition:transform .3s ease;display:flex;flex-direction:column;}
  .event-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);}
  .event-top{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--blue));color:#fff;padding:16px 18px;}
  .event-date-box{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.15);border-radius:10px;padding:8px 12px;text-align:center;flex-shrink:0;}
  .event-date-box .day{font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:800;line-height:1;}
  .event-date-box .month{font-size:10px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;}
  .event-top .etype{font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.18);padding:4px 10px;border-radius:100px;}
  .event-body{padding:20px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;}
  .event-body h4{font-size:15.5px;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:8px;}
  .event-body p{font-size:13px;margin-bottom:14px;flex:1;}
  .event-meta{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;font-size:12px;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:16px;}
  .event-meta span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;}
  .event-meta i{color:var(--blue);width:16px;}

  /* generic simple form (collab / event registration) */
  .simple-form{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;padding:30px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);max-width:560px;margin:0 auto;}
  .simple-form h4{font-size:18px;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:6px;}
  .simple-form p.note{font-size:13px;margin-bottom:20px;}
  .simple-form input, .simple-form select, .simple-form textarea{
    width:100%;padding:13px 14px;border-radius:10px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);margin-bottom:14px;
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink);background:var(--paper);
  }
  .simple-form textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:90px;}
  .simple-form input:focus, .simple-form select:focus, .simple-form textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--blue);}
  .simple-form .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;}

  /* why-us grid (About page) */
  .why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px;}
  @media(max-width:900px){.why-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
  @media(max-width:600px){.why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .why-card{padding:28px 24px;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid var(--line);transition:all .3s ease;background:#fff;}
  .why-card:hover{background:var(--navy);transform:translateY(-6px);}
  .why-card:hover h3, .why-card:hover p{color:#fff;}
  .why-card:hover .why-icon{background:var(--orange);color:#fff;}
  .why-icon{width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--blue-light);color:var(--blue);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:21px;margin-bottom:18px;transition:all .3s ease;}
  .why-card h3{font-size:17.5px;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:10px;transition:color .3s ease;}
  .why-card p{font-size:14px;transition:color .3s ease;}

  /* two-column trainer showcase (About page) */
  .trainer-grid-2col{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px;}
  @media(max-width:900px){.trainer-grid-2col{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* ===========================================================================
   ENGAGING MICRO-INTERACTIONS (site-wide)
   =========================================================================== */

/* Custom cursor — a subtle trailing glow, native pointer stays visible */
.cursor-dot, .cursor-ring{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:9999;
  border-radius:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition:opacity .25s ease;
}
.cursor-dot{
  width:6px;height:6px;background:var(--orange);opacity:0;
  box-shadow:0 0 8px 2px rgba(240,151,90,0.5);
}
.cursor-ring{
  width:30px;height:30px;border:1.5px solid rgba(30,79,163,0.3);opacity:0;
  transition:opacity .25s ease, width .3s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), height .3s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), border-color .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.cursor-ring.hovering{width:50px;height:50px;background:rgba(240,151,90,0.1);border-color:var(--orange);border-width:2px;}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring{opacity:1;}
}
@media(hover:none), (pointer:coarse){
  .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring{display:none;}
}

/* Magnetic buttons */
.btn{will-change:transform;}
.magnetic-btn{position:relative;}

/* Button press feel */
.btn:active{transform:scale(0.95) !important;}

/* 3D tilt cards */
.tilt-card{transform-style:preserve-3d;transition:transform .15s ease-out, box-shadow .3s ease;}
.tilt-card .tilt-inner{transform:translateZ(30px);}

/* Animated gradient blobs (hero background flair) */
.blob-field{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;}
.blob{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(60px);opacity:.35;animation:blobFloat 16s ease-in-out infinite;}
.blob-1{width:340px;height:340px;background:var(--orange);top:-80px;right:5%;animation-delay:0s;}
.blob-2{width:280px;height:280px;background:var(--blue);bottom:-60px;left:0%;animation-delay:-6s;}
.blob-3{width:220px;height:220px;background:var(--green);top:40%;right:30%;animation-delay:-11s;opacity:.2;}
@keyframes blobFloat{
  0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1);}
  33%{transform:translate(30px,-40px) scale(1.1);}
  66%{transform:translate(-25px,25px) scale(0.95);}
}
.hero{z-index:1;}
.hero > .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;}

/* Confetti burst */
.confetti-piece{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;width:8px;height:8px;pointer-events:none;z-index:9998;
  border-radius:2px;opacity:1;
}

/* Gradient animated text accent */
.gradient-text{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue),var(--orange),var(--blue));
  background-size:200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
  animation:gradientShift 4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes gradientShift{to{background-position:200% center;}}

/* Smoother, springier reveal */
.reveal{transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);}

/* Ripple-ish glow on primary button hover */
.btn-primary{position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.btn-primary::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,50%), rgba(255,255,255,0.35), transparent 60%);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s ease;
}
.btn-primary:hover::after{opacity:1;}

/* ===========================================================================
   HACKSHADE-INSPIRED ADDITIONS (Step2Skill brand colors)
   =========================================================================== */

/* hero grid texture */
.hero-grid-pattern{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(30,79,163,0.05) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(30,79,163,0.05) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:56px 56px;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom right, black 30%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom right, black 30%, transparent 80%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* urgency bar */
.urgency-bar{
  background:var(--navy);border-top:1px solid rgba(240,151,90,0.3);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(240,151,90,0.3);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8);padding:11px 0;font-size:13px;text-align:center;font-weight:600;
}
.urgency-dot{width:7px;height:7px;background:var(--orange);border-radius:50%;display:inline-block;margin-right:9px;animation:urgencyPulse 2s infinite;}
@keyframes urgencyPulse{0%,100%{opacity:1;}50%{opacity:.3;}}

/* coverflow carousel */
.coverflow-section{background:var(--navy);}
.coverflow-wrap{position:relative;height:340px;max-width:920px;margin:0 auto 30px;perspective:1400px;overflow:hidden;}
.coverflow-track{position:relative;height:100%;transform-style:preserve-3d;}
.cf-item{position:absolute;top:0;left:50%;width:190px;cursor:pointer;transition:transform .65s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),opacity .65s ease;will-change:transform,opacity;}
.cf-img{
  aspect-ratio:3/4;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;font-size:11px;text-align:center;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);box-shadow:0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--navy));
}
.cf-item.is-active .cf-img{border-color:var(--orange);box-shadow:0 30px 60px rgba(240,151,90,0.25);}
.cf-caption{color:#fff;padding:12px 4px 0;font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:12.5px;text-align:center;opacity:0;transition:.5s ease;line-height:1.3;}
.cf-item.is-active .cf-caption{opacity:1;}
.cf-nav{
  position:absolute;top:38%;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;font-size:16px;
  transition:.2s ease;z-index:10;
}
.cf-nav:hover{background:var(--orange);border-color:var(--orange);}
.cf-nav.prev{left:0;} .cf-nav.next{right:0;}
.cf-dots{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px;padding-top:6px;}
.cf-dot{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.2);border:none;cursor:pointer;transition:.3s ease;padding:0;}
.cf-dot.active{background:var(--orange);width:20px;border-radius:4px;}
@media(max-width:576px){.coverflow-wrap{height:260px;}.cf-item{width:135px;}}