/* ==========================================================================
   EDURIZE ACADEMY EDUCATION - Ultra-Modern Healthcare & Education Academy Design System
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Brand Color Palette - Derived from Edurize Academy Education Logo */
  /* Deep Royal Navy (from Wordmark & Emblem base) */
  --navy-950: #031326;
  --navy-900: #00224a;
  --navy-850: #002b5e;
  --navy-800: #003875;
  --navy-700: #0a4c96;

  /* Cerulean / Electric Sky Blue (from Emblem wings) */
  --blue-700: #004c8c;
  --blue-600: #005fa8;
  --blue-500: #0077d4;
  --blue-400: #1d90f4;
  --blue-300: #5bb2ff;
  --blue-100: #ddebfa;
  --blue-50: #f0f7ff;
  --blue-glow: rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.28);

  /* Vibrant Tangerine Orange (from Emblem head & 'i' dot) */
  --orange-600: #e64a0e;
  --orange-500: #ff5e1e;
  --orange-400: #ff783e;
  --orange-300: #ffa06c;
  --orange-100: #ffe6d9;
  --orange-50: #fff4ed;
  --orange-glow: rgba(255, 94, 30, 0.32);

  /* Backward Compatibility Mappings for Component Consistency */
  --teal-600: var(--blue-600);
  --teal-500: var(--blue-500);
  --teal-400: var(--blue-400);
  --teal-300: var(--blue-300);
  --teal-50: var(--blue-50);
  --teal-glow: var(--blue-glow);

  --gold-500: #f59e0b;
  --gold-400: #fbbf24;
  --gold-50: #fffbeb;

  /* Neutrals & Surfaces */
  --canvas: #f8fafc;
  --surface: #ffffff;
  --surface-alt: #f1f5f9;
  --surface-border: #e2e8f0;
  --surface-border-subtle: #edf2f7;

  /* Typography Colors */
  --text-main: #07172c;
  --text-body: #334155;
  --text-muted: #64748b;
  --text-light: #94a3b8;
  --text-inverse: #ffffff;
  --text-inverse-muted: #cbd5e1;

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1220px;
  --header-height: 74px;

  /* Radii */
  --radius-xs: 6px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 3px rgba(3, 19, 38, 0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(3, 19, 38, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(3, 19, 38, 0.09), 0 4px 10px -2px rgba(3, 19, 38, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px -12px rgba(3, 19, 38, 0.14), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(3, 19, 38, 0.06);
  --shadow-xl: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(3, 19, 38, 0.22);
  --shadow-teal: 0 14px 30px -8px rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.38);
  --shadow-blue: 0 14px 30px -8px rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.38);
  --shadow-orange: 0 14px 28px -6px rgba(255, 94, 30, 0.42);
  --shadow-navy: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0, 34, 74, 0.45);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.4s 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;
  color-scheme: light;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-body);
  background-color: var(--canvas);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

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

button, input, select, textarea {
  font: inherit;
}

::selection {
  background: var(--teal-500);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.container {
  width: min(var(--container-max), calc(100% - 48px));
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Typography & Shared Components
   ========================================================================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  background: var(--blue-50);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.2);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.eyebrow-orange {
  color: var(--orange-600);
  background: var(--orange-50);
  border-color: rgba(255, 94, 30, 0.25);
}

.eyebrow svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.section {
  padding: 96px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-alt {
  background: var(--surface);
}

.section-navy {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 60%, var(--navy-850) 100%);
  color: var(--text-inverse-muted);
}

.section-navy h1, .section-navy h2, .section-navy h3 {
  color: var(--text-inverse);
}

.section-heading {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-heading h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-heading p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Modern Gradient Text */
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-500) 0%, var(--orange-500) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange-500) 0%, var(--orange-600) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-orange);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange-400) 0%, var(--orange-500) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -6px rgba(255, 94, 30, 0.45);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-500) 0%, var(--blue-600) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}

.btn-blue:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-400) 0%, var(--blue-500) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -6px rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.45);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  border-color: var(--text-muted);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.btn-navy {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-navy);
}

.btn-navy:hover {
  background: var(--navy-800);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.topbar {
  background: var(--navy-950);
  color: var(--text-inverse-muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.topbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 44px;
}

.topbar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.topbar-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 94, 30, 0.18);
  color: var(--orange-400);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.topbar-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.topbar-item a:hover {
  color: var(--orange-400);
}

.topbar-item svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--blue-400);
}

/* Sticky Main Navigation */
.navbar-wrapper {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.navbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: var(--header-height);
}

/* Logo */
.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  gap: 14px;
}

.brand-logo {
  height: 60px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 250px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand:hover .brand-logo {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.brand-footer {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-footer-pill {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-footer-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
}

.brand-footer-pill .brand-logo {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 190px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.brand-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, var(--blue-600) 100%);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -4px rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.4);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.brand-icon-wrap::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.2) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.brand-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

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

.brand-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Nav Links */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-body);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--navy-900);
  background: var(--surface-alt);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--blue-600);
  background: var(--blue-50);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: inset 0 -2px 0 var(--orange-500);
}

.nav-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.nav-verify-btn {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.nav-verify-btn:hover {
  background: var(--blue-50);
  border-color: var(--blue-400);
  color: var(--blue-600);
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}

.menu-toggle svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 0 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0f7f5 0%, var(--canvas) 100%);
}

.hero-bg-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 650px;
  height: 650px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.12) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.03) 70%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(40px);
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 640px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.4vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.hero-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.trust-item-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--teal-600);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-item-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.trust-item-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.trust-item-text span {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

/* Hero Visual Composition */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-image-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 8px solid var(--surface);
}

.hero-image-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.hero-image-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Floating Glass Cards on Hero */
.hero-float-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero-float-card.top-right {
  top: -24px;
  right: -20px;
  animation: floatSlow 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-float-card.bottom-left {
  bottom: -24px;
  left: -20px;
  animation: floatSlow 6s ease-in-out 3s infinite;
}

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

.float-badge-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-500) 0%, var(--teal-600) 100%);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.float-badge-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.float-badge-content strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.float-badge-content span {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Feature Band / Notice
   ========================================================================== */
.feature-band {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.feature-band-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}

.feature-band-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}

.feature-band-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.4);
  color: var(--teal-300);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feature-band-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.feature-band-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.feature-band-info p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--teal-300);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.feature-band-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.feature-band-timing {
  text-align: right;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.feature-band-timing strong {
  display: block;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.feature-band-timing span {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-500) 0%, #0284c7 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.35);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

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

.service-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--teal-50);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.15);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--teal-600);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
  background: var(--teal-500);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.service-icon-box svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.service-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Enrollment Steps
   ========================================================================== */
.enrollment-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}

.enrollment-grid > div:first-child {
  width: min(100%, 1040px);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.enrollment-grid > div:first-child > .eyebrow,
.enrollment-grid > div:first-child > h2,
.enrollment-grid > div:first-child > p {
  display: block;
  width: min(100%, 760px);
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.enrollment-grid > div:first-child > .eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  width: fit-content;
}

.steps-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.step-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.step-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal-400);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.step-num {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--teal-50);
  color: var(--teal-600);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.2);
}

.step-card:hover .step-num {
  background: var(--teal-500);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.step-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.step-content p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Courses Grid & Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.course-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.35);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.course-card-image {
  position: relative;
  height: 230px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy-900);
}

.course-card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.course-card:hover .course-card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.course-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: rgba(9, 23, 40, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.course-tag.healthcare {
  background: rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.9);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.course-tag.degree {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.9);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.course-tag.admin {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.95);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.course-body {
  padding: 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.course-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--teal-600);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.course-duration {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.course-duration svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

.course-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.course-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}

.course-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--surface-border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.course-eligibility {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.course-eligibility strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.course-eligibility span {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.course-link-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--teal-600);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.course-link-btn:hover {
  color: var(--teal-500);
  gap: 9px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Stats Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 50%, var(--navy-850) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 72px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.15) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  opacity: 0.4;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.stat-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.stat-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.stat-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.15);
  color: var(--teal-300);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}

.stat-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonial Section
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonial-card-wrap {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 56px 64px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  color: var(--gold-500);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.testimonial-stars svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  font-style: italic;
}

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

.author-profile {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--teal-500);
}

.author-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.author-info span {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--teal-600);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.testimonial-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.test-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.test-btn:hover {
  background: var(--teal-500);
  border-color: var(--teal-500);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.test-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Page Header (For Inner Pages)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 65%, var(--navy-850) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 68px 0 74px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 400px;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.breadcrumb-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.breadcrumb-nav a {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.breadcrumb-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--teal-300);
}

.breadcrumb-nav svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.page-hero p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  max-width: 620px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Page Components
   ========================================================================== */
.about-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-text-col h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.about-text-col p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.mission-vision-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}

.mission-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.mission-card-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--teal-50);
  color: var(--teal-600);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.mission-card-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.mission-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.mission-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.checklist {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.checklist-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-50);
  color: var(--teal-600);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.checklist-icon svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

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

.about-main-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 8px solid var(--surface);
}

.about-main-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Recognitions Cards Grid */
.recognition-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.recognition-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.recognition-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.recognition-emblem {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-50) 0%, #e0f2fe 100%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.25);
  color: var(--teal-600);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.recognition-card:hover .recognition-emblem {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(6deg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-500) 0%, var(--teal-600) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.recognition-emblem svg {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
}

.recognition-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.recognition-card p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--teal-600);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Placement Page Components
   ========================================================================== */
.placement-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.placement-intro h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.placement-intro p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.placement-cards-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}

.placement-feature-box {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.placement-feature-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.placement-feature-box.highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.4);
}

.placement-feature-box.highlight h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.placement-feature-box.highlight p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.placement-box-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--teal-50);
  color: var(--teal-600);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.placement-feature-box.highlight .placement-box-icon {
  background: rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.2);
  color: var(--teal-300);
}

.placement-box-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.placement-feature-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.placement-feature-box p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.placement-media-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 8px solid var(--surface);
}

.placement-media-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Certificate Verification Portal
   ========================================================================== */
.verify-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.verify-info h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.verify-info p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.verify-security-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.verify-security-badge svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  color: var(--teal-600);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.verify-security-badge strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.verify-security-badge span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Verification Card */
.verify-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.verify-card-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 36px 36px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.verify-header-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.2);
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.4);
  color: var(--teal-300);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}

.verify-header-icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

.verify-card-header h2 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.verify-card-header p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin: 0;
}

.verify-card-body {
  padding: 36px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.input-with-icon {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.input-icon-left {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  pointer-events: none;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}

.input-icon-left svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px 13px 46px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--text-main);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--teal-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.15);
}

.form-textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
  padding: 14px 16px;
}

.verify-result-box {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: none;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.verify-result-box.active {
  display: block;
}

.verify-result-box.info {
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  color: #1e40af;
}

.verify-result-box.success {
  background: var(--teal-50);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.3);
  color: #065f46;
}

.verify-result-box.error {
  background: #fef2f2;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
  color: #991b1b;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Page Components
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-maps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.map-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.map-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--teal-400);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.map-card-header {
  padding: 18px 22px;
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.map-card-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.map-card-header h3 svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--teal-600);
}

.map-card-header a {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal-600);
}

.map-card-header a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.map-frame-wrap {
  height: 220px;
  width: 100%;
  background: #e2e8f0;
}

.home-location-card {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.home-location-card .map-frame-wrap {
  height: 380px;
}

.map-frame-wrap iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

.map-card-footer {
  padding: 18px 22px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.5;
  background: var(--surface);
}

/* Contact Details & Form Grid */
.contact-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.contact-branch-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.contact-branch-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal-400);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.branch-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.branch-title svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--teal-600);
}

.branch-address {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.branch-phones {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.phone-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.phone-link:hover {
  color: var(--teal-600);
}

.phone-link svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  color: var(--teal-600);
}

/* Contact Form Card */
.contact-form-container {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 44px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.contact-form-container h2 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-form-container p.form-subtitle {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.form-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Newsletter Section
   ========================================================================== */
.newsletter-section {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  padding: 56px 0;
}

.newsletter-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
}

.newsletter-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.newsletter-text p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.newsletter-form-wrap {
  width: min(480px, 100%);
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  background: var(--canvas);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 6px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.newsletter-form:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--teal-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 119, 212, 0.15);
}

.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  outline: none;
}

.newsletter-msg {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  margin-top: 10px;
  color: var(--teal-600);
  font-weight: 600;
  min-height: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  background: var(--navy-950);
  color: var(--text-inverse-muted);
  padding: 80px 0 0;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-brand-col p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 20px 0 24px;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.social-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--teal-500);
  border-color: var(--teal-500);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.social-btn svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--teal-300);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-contact-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--teal-400);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-contact-item a:hover {
  color: var(--teal-300);
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #64748b;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Floating Actions */
.floating-actions {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.fab {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.fab:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.fab svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.fab-whatsapp {
  background: #25d366;
}

.fab-phone {
  background: var(--blue-500);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Adaptations
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid, .about-hero-grid, .placement-layout, .verify-container, .contact-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }

  .service-grid, .courses-grid, .contact-maps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

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

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .hero-visual, .about-image-stack, .placement-media-wrap {
    order: -1;
  }

  .hero-image-card img, .about-main-image img, .placement-media-wrap img {
    height: 380px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    width: min(var(--container-max), calc(100% - 32px));
  }

  .topbar-right, .nav-menu, .nav-verify-btn {
    display: none;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--header-height);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--surface);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .nav-menu.open .nav-link {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 16px;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 64px 0;
  }

  .hero {
    padding: 48px 0 64px;
  }

  .hero-float-card {
    display: none;
  }

  .feature-band-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .service-grid, .courses-grid, .contact-maps-grid, .recognition-grid, .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .steps-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mission-vision-grid, .placement-cards-row, .form-grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .testimonial-card-wrap {
    padding: 32px 24px;
  }

  .testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .testimonial-author-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .newsletter-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .contact-form-container {
    padding: 24px;
  }

  .home-location-card .map-frame-wrap {
    height: 280px;
  }
}

/* Header & Navigation Refinements */
.navbar {
  min-height: var(--header-height);
  gap: 16px;
}

.navbar .brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-menu {
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 4px;
}

@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .navbar > .nav-menu {
    margin-left: auto;
  }
}

.nav-link {
  padding: 8px 13px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-cta {
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-verify-btn {
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .brand-logo {
    height: 52px;
    max-width: 215px;
  }
  .nav-link {
    padding: 6px 9px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .brand-logo {
    height: 48px;
    max-width: 190px;
  }
  .navbar {
    min-height: var(--header-height);
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    top: var(--header-height);
  }
}