/* ===== Design tokens ===== */
:root {
  --ink: #14110f;
  --ink-2: #1c1a17;
  --muted: #5f5f5f;
  --muted-2: #6e6e6e;
  --line: #e9e5de;
  --bg: #f6f4ef;        /* soft off-white page */
  --card: #ffffff;
  --dark: #1a1712;      /* near-black cards/buttons */

  /* Brand accents (royal blue family) */
  --brand: #2369b7;      /* royal blue (primary) */
  --brand-2: #4a8ad4;    /* lighter blue */
  --gold: #17457c;       /* deep blue */
  --accent: #6366f1;     /* indigo pop */
  --grad: linear-gradient(135deg, #17457c 0%, #2369b7 55%, #4a8ad4 100%);
  --grad-dark: linear-gradient(145deg, #11223d 0%, #15335a 60%, #1d4e8f 100%);
  --grad-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, #eaf2fb 0%, #dbe9f7 100%);

  --radius: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-xl: 30px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 12px rgba(20, 17, 15, 0.06);
  --shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(20, 17, 15, 0.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 30px 70px rgba(20, 17, 15, 0.16);
  --shadow-brand: 0 14px 34px rgba(35, 105, 183, 0.28);
  --maxw: 1280px;
  --gutter: clamp(20px, 4vw, 40px);
  --font: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, sans-serif;
  --display: "Poppins", var(--font);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font); color: var(--ink);
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 520px at 88% -8%, rgba(35,105,183,.08), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 480px at -5% 12%, rgba(74,138,212,.10), transparent 55%),
    var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.6; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* ===== Custom scrollbar (laflyer.in style: red track, white thumb) ===== */
/* Firefox */
* { scrollbar-width: auto; scrollbar-color: #1d3f6e #a3cdf9; }
/* Always render a scrollbar on the page */
html { overflow-y: scroll; }
/* WebKit (Chrome, Edge, Safari) */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 12px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #a3cdf9;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #1d3f6e;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: background .15s ease;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover,
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:active {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #1d3f6e;
}
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--gutter); }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 { font-family: var(--display); line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -0.02em; font-weight: 700; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }

/* ===== Buttons ===== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .5rem;
  font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--font); cursor: pointer; border: none;
  padding: 14px 26px; border-radius: 12px; transition: transform .15s ease, background .2s, opacity .2s;
  font-size: .95rem;
}
.btn-sm { padding: 11px 20px; font-size: .9rem; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }
.btn-dark {
  background: var(--grad); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-brand);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-dark::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.25), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .25s ease;
}
.btn-dark:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(35,105,183,.4); }
.btn-dark:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* ===== Header ===== */
.header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 60;
  background: rgba(243,241,236,.85); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 78px; gap: 18px; }
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.brand-emblem { display: inline-flex; flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand-emblem svg { display: block; }
.brand-emblem img { display: block; width: 46px; height: 46px; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 50%; }
.brand-lockup { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }
.brand-name { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.42rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1; }
.brand-name .brand-a { font-weight: 800; color: #1b2452; }
.brand-name .brand-inst { font-weight: 500; color: #3a4468; }
.brand-tag {
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: .56rem; font-weight: 600; color: #696f7e;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .28em; margin-top: 5px;
}
/* footer / dark variant */
.brand-on-dark .brand-name .brand-a { color: #ffffff; }
.brand-on-dark .brand-name .brand-inst { color: #c7ccda; }
.brand-on-dark .brand-tag { color: #9a9a9a; }

.navpill {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 6px; border-radius: 999px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.navpill a {
  font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 500; color: #4a4a4a; padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 999px;
  transition: background .2s, color .2s; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
}
.navpill a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.navpill a.active { background: var(--grad); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-brand); }
.caret { font-size: .7rem; }

.nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.login-link { font-size: .9rem; color: #4a4a4a; font-weight: 500; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.login-link:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.user-ico { font-size: .85rem; }

.nav-toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px; }
.nav-toggle span { width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--ink); border-radius: 3px; transition: .3s; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ===== Hero ===== */
.hero { padding-top: 18px; }
.hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 34px; align-items: stretch; }

.hero-image { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; height: 100%; min-height: 420px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.hero-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 60%; position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.hero-image::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26,23,18,.12) 0%, transparent 30%, rgba(26,23,18,.18) 100%); pointer-events: none; }
.hero-chips { position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 16px; display: flex; gap: 8px; z-index: 2; }
.chip {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.35); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  padding: 7px 15px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer;
}
.chip.active { background: rgba(255,255,255,.9); color: var(--ink); }

.hero-copy { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block; color: var(--brand); font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; margin-bottom: 14px;
  background: var(--grad-soft); border: 1px solid #cfe0f3; padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
}
.hero-copy h1 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.6vw, 3.5rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink); }
.hero-copy h1 .accent, .hero-copy h1 em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.hero-sub { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 14px; max-width: 480px; line-height: 1.7; }

.filter-chips { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin: 26px 0; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; max-width: 480px; }
.fchip {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 9px 16px; border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 500; color: #4a4a4a; cursor: pointer; transition: .2s; white-space: nowrap;
}
.fchip:hover { border-color: var(--brand); color: var(--brand); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.fchip.active { background: var(--grad); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; box-shadow: var(--shadow-brand); }

/* Explore dark card */
.explore-card {
  position: relative; background: var(--grad-dark); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 24px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: 18px; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.explore-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: -60px; top: -60px; width: 180px; height: 180px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(35,105,183,.5), transparent 70%); filter: blur(10px); pointer-events: none;
}
.explore-tag { display: inline-block; background: var(--grad); color: #fff; padding: 5px 13px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 12px; letter-spacing: .03em; }
.explore-text h3, .explore-text .explore-h { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700; }
.explore-text p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.explore-media { border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; }
.explore-media img { width: 100%; height: 150px; object-fit: cover; }

/* Find bar */
.findbar { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 28px; margin-top: 30px; }
.findbar h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.find-fields { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.find-field label { display: block; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 500; }
.find-field input, .select select {
  width: 100%; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: .92rem; background: #fff; color: var(--ink);
}
.find-field input:focus, .select select:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--ink); }
.select { position: relative; }
.select::after { content: "⌄"; position: absolute; right: 14px; top: 8px; color: var(--muted); pointer-events: none; }
.select select { appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; cursor: pointer; }

.find-bottom { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 22px; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.find-filter { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.fl-label { color: var(--muted); font-size: .88rem; }
.tag {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: .85rem; font-family: var(--font); color: #4a4a4a; cursor: pointer; transition: .2s; font-weight: 500;
}
.tag.active, .tag:hover { border-color: var(--ink); color: var(--ink); }

/* ===== Certification bar ===== */
.certbar { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 26px 32px; margin-top: 30px; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.certbar-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.certbar-label { color: var(--muted); font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; }
.certbar-logos { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: 18px; }
.cert { flex: 1 1 auto; text-align: center; min-width: 110px; padding: 6px 10px; border-right: 1px solid var(--line); }
.cert:last-child { border-right: none; }
.cert-code { display: block; font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.28rem; letter-spacing: -0.02em; background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.cert-name { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: .82rem; margin-top: 3px; }

/* ===== Stats ===== */
.stats { padding: 64px 0 20px; }
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding-bottom: 46px; }
.stat strong { display: block; font-family: var(--display); font-size: 2.6rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em; background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.stat span { color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; }

/* ===== Sections ===== */
.section { padding: 70px 0; }
.section-pad { padding: 40px 0 80px; }
.section-alt { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #efece5 0%, #f4f1ea 100%); }
.center-title { text-align: center; font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 2.7rem); font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.center-sub { text-align: center; color: var(--muted); max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto 42px; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.section-head-left { max-width: 620px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.section-head-left .eyebrow {
  display: inline-block; color: var(--brand); font-weight: 700; font-size: .76rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; margin-bottom: 12px;
  background: var(--grad-soft); border: 1px solid #cfe0f3; padding: 6px 13px; border-radius: 999px;
}
.section-head-left h2 { font-weight: 800; }
.section-head-left h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem); }
.section-head-left p { color: var(--muted); margin-top: 12px; font-size: 1.02rem; }

/* Categories grid */
.cat-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.cat {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 30px 22px;
  text-align: center; font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--ink);
  min-height: 132px; display: grid; place-items: center; z-index: 0;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  animation: catFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ---- decorative line-vector background: UNIQUE motif per card ---- */
.cat::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: -18px; top: -18px; width: 120px; height: 120px; z-index: -1;
  opacity: .3; pointer-events: none;
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center; background-size: contain;
  background-image: var(--art);
}

/* Card 1 — Indigo — 5-petal flower */
.cat:nth-child(1) { background: #eef1ff; border-color: #dfe4ff; --ac: #6366f1;
  --art: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 100' fill='none' stroke='%236366f1' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Cg%3E%3Cellipse cx='50' cy='28' rx='9' ry='16'/%3E%3Cellipse cx='50' cy='72' rx='9' ry='16'/%3E%3Cellipse cx='28' cy='50' rx='16' ry='9'/%3E%3Cellipse cx='72' cy='50' rx='16' ry='9'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='50' cy='50' r='6'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E"); }

/* Card 2 — Rose — concentric wavy rings */
.cat:nth-child(2) { background: #fff0f3; border-color: #ffdbe3; --ac: #ec4899;
  --art: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 100' fill='none' stroke='%23ec4899' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Ccircle cx='55' cy='45' r='12'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='55' cy='45' r='22'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='55' cy='45' r='32'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); }

/* Card 3 — Mint — leaf branch */
.cat:nth-child(3) { background: #eafaf1; border-color: #cfeeda; --ac: #10b981;
  --art: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 100' fill='none' stroke='%2310b981' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M30 85 C 45 60 55 40 78 22'/%3E%3Cpath d='M52 45c-10-4-16 2-14 12 10 3 17-3 14-12z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M64 33c-10-4-16 2-14 12 10 3 17-3 14-12z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M40 57c-10-4-16 2-14 12 10 3 17-3 14-12z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); }

/* Card 4 — Amber — sun / starburst rays */
.cat:nth-child(4) { background: #fff6e6; border-color: #ffe7bd; --ac: #f59e0b;
  --art: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 100' fill='none' stroke='%23f59e0b' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round'%3E%3Ccircle cx='55' cy='45' r='12'/%3E%3Cpath d='M55 20v-8M55 78v-8M30 45h-8M88 45h-8M37 27l-6-6M79 63l-6-6M73 27l6-6M31 69l6-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); }

/* Card 5 — Cyan — sound / speech waves */
.cat:nth-child(5) { background: #eafcff; border-color: #cbeff5; --ac: #06b6d4;
  --art: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 100' fill='none' stroke='%2306b6d4' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M40 30 C 60 45 60 55 40 70'/%3E%3Cpath d='M52 24 C 78 45 78 55 52 76'/%3E%3Cpath d='M64 18 C 96 45 96 55 64 82'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); }

/* Card 6 — Violet — dot grid */
.cat:nth-child(6) { background: #f4eefc; border-color: #e6d8f7; --ac: #8b5cf6;
  --art: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 100' fill='%238b5cf6'%3E%3Cg%3E%3Ccircle cx='30' cy='30' r='3'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='50' cy='30' r='3'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='70' cy='30' r='3'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='30' cy='50' r='3'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='50' cy='50' r='3'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='70' cy='50' r='3'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='30' cy='70' r='3'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='50' cy='70' r='3'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='70' cy='70' r='3'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E"); }

/* Card 7 — Pink — heart-pulse line */
.cat:nth-child(7) { background: #fdeef4; border-color: #f7d6e5; --ac: #db2777;
  --art: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 100' fill='none' stroke='%23db2777' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M15 50h18l7-16 12 32 8-20 6 8h19'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); }

/* Card 8 — Green — spiral swirl */
.cat:nth-child(8) { background: #eef7ee; border-color: #d6ecd6; --ac: #22a06b;
  --art: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 100' fill='none' stroke='%2322a06b' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M55 50 m0 0 a10 10 0 1 1 -8 -9 a20 20 0 1 1 -18 -6 a30 30 0 1 1 -20 -2'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); }

/* stagger the float so cards drift out of sync */
.cat:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.cat:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .4s; }
.cat:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .8s; }
.cat:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
.cat:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: .2s; }
.cat:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: .6s; }
.cat:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 1s; }
.cat:nth-child(8) { animation-delay: 1.4s; }

@keyframes catFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-7px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
}

/* hover: pause float, lift + glow */
.cat:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(20, 17, 15, 0.14);
}

/* ---- bigger vector icons, tinted per card ---- */
.cat-ico {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 58px; height: 58px; margin-bottom: 12px; border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  color: var(--ac, var(--ink));
  transition: transform .3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(20,17,15,.06);
}
.cat-ico svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.cat:hover .cat-ico { transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-4deg); }
.cat small { display: inline-block; margin-top: 4px; font-weight: 400; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* respect users who prefer no motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .cat { animation: none; }
}

/* ===== Batches ===== */
.batch-head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }
.batch-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); }
.toggle { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; padding: 5px; display: inline-flex; gap: 4px; }
.toggle button {
  border: none; background: none; padding: 9px 22px; border-radius: 999px; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500; color: #4a4a4a; transition: .2s;
}
.toggle button.active { background: var(--grad); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-brand); }

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

/* ── Clean white card with colored accent ──────────────────── */
.batch-card {
  position: relative; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(20,17,15,.04), 0 8px 26px rgba(20,17,15,.07);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  /* subtle tint instead of flat white */
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 100% 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bc,#2369b7) 7%, #fff), #fff 60%);
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1),
              box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .3s ease, background .4s ease;
}
.batch-level, .batch-title, .batch-desc, .batch-sub,
.batch-cta { transition: color .3s ease, background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease; }
.batch-svg { transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1), background .3s ease, color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease; }
.batch-cta svg { transition: transform .25s, background .3s ease, color .3s ease; }
/* colored top accent bar */
.batch-card::before {
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; top:0; height:4px; z-index:2;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bc,#2369b7), var(--bc2, color-mix(in srgb,var(--bc,#2369b7) 45%,#fff)));
}
/* decorative corner flourish (soft colored glow, top-right) */
.batch-card::after {
  content:""; position:absolute; right:-50px; top:-50px; width:140px; height:140px;
  border-radius:50%; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bc,#2369b7) 14%, transparent), transparent 70%);
  transition: transform .4s ease, opacity .4s ease; opacity:.8;
}
.batch-card:hover::after { transform: scale(1.6); opacity:0; }
.batch-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bc,#2369b7) 30%, transparent);
  /* soft light tinted wash — no heavy shadow */
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--bc,#2369b7) 12%, #fff) 0%,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--bc2,#2369b7) 12%, #fff) 100%);
}
/* glossy shine sweep stays, subtle on the light surface */
.batch-art .sheen {
  display:block;
  position:absolute; top:0; bottom:0; left:-130%; width:55%; z-index:4;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.6), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-16deg); pointer-events:none; opacity:0;
  transition: left .8s ease, opacity .3s ease;
}
.batch-card:hover .sheen { left:170%; opacity:1; }
/* on light hover: keep dark/colored text, just lift the icon & CTA a touch */
.batch-card:hover .batch-svg {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7), 0 8px 20px color-mix(in srgb, var(--bc,#2369b7) 22%, transparent);
}
.batch-card:hover .batch-cta { background: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.batch-card:hover .batch-cta svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* art = compact top area; icon sits inline with the heading */
.batch-art {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding: 18px 20px 14px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  grid-template-areas:
    "icon head"
    "desc desc";
  column-gap: 14px; row-gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* icon tile — left of the heading */
.batch-svg {
  grid-area: icon; position:relative; z-index:1;
  width: 48px; height: 48px; padding: 12px; border-radius: 14px;
  color: var(--bc,#2369b7);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--bc,#2369b7) 18%, #fff),
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--bc,#2369b7) 8%, #fff));
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7),
    0 6px 16px color-mix(in srgb, var(--bc,#2369b7) 16%, transparent);
}
.batch-card:hover .batch-svg {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.4), 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}

/* status badge top-right */
.batch-tag {
  position:absolute; top:16px; right:16px; z-index:3;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bc,#2369b7) 10%, #fff);
  color: var(--bc,#2369b7);
  font-size:.6rem; font-weight:800; padding:4px 9px; border-radius:999px;
  letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase;
  border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--bc,#2369b7) 22%, transparent);
}
.batch-tag--hot { background:#fef2f2; color:#dc2626; border-color:#fecaca; }
.batch-tag--pop { background:#fffbeb; color:#d97706; border-color:#fde68a; }
.batch-tag--new { background:#f0fdf4; color:#16a34a; border-color:#bbf7d0; }

/* heading block = level + title stacked tight, right of icon */
.batch-inner { grid-area: head; position:relative; z-index:1; min-width:0; }
.batch-level {
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; font-size:1.55rem; line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:-0.03em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bc,#2369b7), color-mix(in srgb, var(--bc,#2369b7) 68%, #000));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
}
.batch-title {
  font-size:.98rem; font-weight:700; margin-top:3px; line-height:1.25; color:var(--ink);
  display:flex; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:7px;
}
.batch-sub {
  display:inline-block;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bc,#2369b7) 10%, #fff);
  color: var(--bc,#2369b7);
  padding:2px 8px; border-radius:6px; font-size:.6rem; font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.batch-desc {
  grid-area: desc;
  font-size:.82rem; color:var(--muted); margin:0; line-height:1.55;
}

/* ── CTA strip ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.batch-cta {
  margin-top:auto;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:7px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  color:var(--bc,#2369b7);
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:.86rem;
  padding:12px 20px; text-decoration:none; letter-spacing:.01em;
  transition: background .25s;
}
.batch-cta:hover { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bc,#2369b7) 7%, #fff); }
.batch-cta svg {
  flex-shrink:0; width:26px; height:26px; padding:6px; border-radius:50%;
  background: var(--bc,#2369b7); color:#fff;
  transition: transform .25s;
}
.batch-cta:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ── Responsive ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .batch-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 680px)  { .batch-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.batch-body { padding: 20px; }
/* .batch-body h3 and .batch-meta removed — design now uses batch-title inside batch-art */

/* ===== Gallery ===== */
.gallery-wrap { text-align: center; }
.gallery-tabs { display: inline-flex; gap: 4px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 30px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
.gallery-tabs button {
  border: none; background: none; padding: 9px 20px; border-radius: 999px; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 500; color: #4a4a4a; transition: .2s;
}
.gallery-tabs button.active { background: var(--dark); color: #fff; }
.gallery-view { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; margin: 0 auto; }
.gallery-view img { width: 100%; height: 440px; object-fit: cover; }
.view-all {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; right: 40px; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  display: grid; place-items: center; text-align: center; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.3; transition: transform .2s;
}
.view-all:hover { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.06); }

/* ===== CTA ===== */
.cta { padding: 80px 0; }
.cta-inner {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: center;
  background: var(--grad-dark); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 52px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.cta-inner::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: -80px; bottom: -80px; width: 260px; height: 260px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(35,105,183,.4), transparent 70%); filter: blur(16px); pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-inner::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: -70px; top: -70px; width: 220px; height: 220px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(74,138,212,.3), transparent 70%); filter: blur(14px); pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-copy, .lead-form { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-copy h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 2.6rem); font-weight: 800; }
.cta-copy p { margin: 14px 0 24px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.cta-points { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.cta-points li { font-size: 1.02rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }

/* CTA SEO/AEO/GEO content block (compact) */
.cta-seo { margin-top: 18px; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.cta-seo h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.cta-seo p { font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cta-seo strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
.cta-facts { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 7px; }
.cta-facts li { font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); padding-left: 20px; position: relative; }
.cta-facts li::before { content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: #c9a227; font-weight: 700; }
.cta-trust { margin-top: 16px; font-size: .88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); line-height: 1.6; }

.lead-form { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 30px; color: var(--ink); }
.field { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.field label { display: block; font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: 7px; color: var(--ink); }
.field input, .field .select select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 13px 15px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: .95rem; background: #fff; color: var(--ink);
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 84px; line-height: 1.6; }
.field input:focus, .field .select select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--brand); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(35,105,183,.12); }
/* dim placeholder text */
.field input::placeholder,
.field textarea::placeholder,
.iti__tel-input::placeholder { color: #b3b7be; opacity: 1; }
/* course dropdown: vivid full-black text and options */
.field .select select { color: #000; }
.field .select select option { color: #000; }
/* dim only the disabled placeholder option */
.field .select select option[value=""][disabled] { color: #b3b7be; }
.form-note { margin-top: 14px; color: #16a34a; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; }

/* ===== Intl-tel-input phone field ===== */
.iti { width: 100%; }
.iti__tel-input, .field .iti input[type="tel"] {
  width: 100%; padding: 13px 15px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: .95rem; background: #fff; color: var(--ink);
}
/* separate dial code adds left padding for the flag+code selector */
.iti--separate-dial-code .iti__tel-input { padding-left: 92px; }
.field .iti input[type="tel"]:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--ink); }
.iti__selected-flag { border-radius: 10px 0 0 10px; }
.iti__country-list { font-family: var(--font); font-size: .92rem; border-radius: 10px; }
.iti__dial-code { color: var(--muted); }

/* ===== Footer ===== */
.footer { background: var(--dark); color: #9a9a9a; padding: 60px 0 26px; }
.footer-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 40px; }
.footer-brand p { margin-top: 14px; font-size: .95rem; max-width: 280px; }
.footer-col h3 { color: #fff; font-family: var(--display); margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 1rem; }
.footer-col a { display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: .95rem; transition: color .2s; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-col p { font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.footer-contact { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.footer-contact li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px;
  font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.5;
}
.footer-contact a { color: inherit; transition: color .2s; }
.footer-contact a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 40px; padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); font-size: .88rem; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
}

/* ===== Sticky mobile contact bar ===== */
.mobile-bar { display: none; }
.mbar-btn {
  flex: 1 1 0; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  height: 52px; font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600; font-size: .98rem;
  border-radius: 12px; transition: transform .15s ease;
}
.mbar-btn svg { flex-shrink: 0; }
.mbar-btn:active { transform: scale(.98); }
.mbar-wa { background: #075E54; color: #fff; }
.mbar-call { background: #d6dade; color: var(--ink); border: 1.5px solid #c3c8cd; }
.mbar-wa:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.65); }
.mbar-call:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(195, 200, 205, 0.95); }
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .mobile-bar {
    display: flex; gap: 10px; position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 80;
    padding: 9px 12px calc(9px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.96); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(15,17,20,.08);
  }
}

/* ===== Why-choose grid ===== */
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.why-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 30px 26px;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
/* subtle tinted glow blob in the corner using the card's accent */
.why-card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: -40px; top: -40px; width: 120px; height: 120px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--wc, #6366f1); opacity: .06; transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(20,17,15,.12);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--wc, #6366f1) 40%, var(--line));
}
.why-card:hover::after { opacity: .12; transform: scale(1.25); }

.why-ico {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 14px; margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--wc, #6366f1);
  background: #f4f4f7; /* fallback */
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--wc, #6366f1) 12%, #fff);
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.why-ico svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.why-card:hover .why-ico { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg); }
.why-card h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; margin-bottom: 8px; position: relative; }
.why-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .93rem; line-height: 1.65; position: relative; }

/* ===== Skills grid ===== */
.skills-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.skill-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.skill-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: #cfe0f3; }
.skill-ico {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.6rem;
  background: var(--grad-soft);
}
.skill-card h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.skill-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ===== Programs ===== */
.prog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.prog-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid var(--line); transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease; }
.prog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.prog-img { height: 190px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; transition: transform .4s ease; }
.prog-card:hover .prog-img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.prog-body { padding: 24px; }
.prog-body h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.prog-body p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .93rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ===== Reviews ===== */
.review-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.review {
  position: relative; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 30px 28px;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease; overflow: hidden;
}
.review::before {
  content: "\201C"; position: absolute; top: 2px; right: 20px; font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 5rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--brand); opacity: .12;
}
.review:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.stars { color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.review p { color: var(--ink); font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; position: relative; }
.review footer { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.avatar { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 700; box-shadow: var(--shadow-brand); }
.review footer strong { display: block; font-family: var(--display); font-size: .98rem; }
.review footer small { color: var(--muted); font-size: .85rem; }

/* ===== FAQ ===== */
.faq-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr; gap: 40px; align-items: start; }
.faq-list { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.faq-item { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s; }
.faq-item:hover { border-color: #cfe0f3; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq-item.open { border-color: #a9ccee; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; text-align: left; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink);
  padding: 20px 22px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
}
.faq-plus {
  font-size: 1.1rem; color: #fff; transition: transform .25s; flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--grad);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-plus { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .3s ease; }
.faq-a p { padding: 0 22px 20px; color: var(--muted); font-size: .93rem; line-height: 1.7; }

/* FAQ side (SEO fill + CTA) */
.faq-side { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.faq-side .section-head-left { margin-bottom: 26px; }
.seo-block h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--ink); }
.seo-block p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.seo-block strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.seo-levels { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 16px; }
.seo-levels span {
  background: var(--grad-soft); border: 1px solid #cfe0f3; border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 6px 14px; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--brand); font-family: var(--display);
}
.faq-cta {
  margin-top: 26px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px 22px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.faq-cta-text strong { display: block; font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink); }
.faq-cta-text span { color: var(--muted); font-size: .88rem; }

/* ===== Responsive / tablet ===== */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-image { min-height: clamp(300px, 46vh, 440px); }
  .find-fields { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .batch-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .skills-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .prog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .review-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 38px; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* ===== Mobile (matches mobile screenshot) ===== */
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .nav { height: 66px; }
  .brand-emblem svg, .brand-emblem img { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
  .brand-name { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .brand-tag { font-size: .52rem; letter-spacing: .18em; }

  /* header: tidy alignment on mobile */
  .nav { gap: 10px; }
  .nav-actions { gap: 10px; }
  .nav-cta { padding: 9px 14px; font-size: .82rem; white-space: nowrap; }

  /* filter chips: force 3 per row = exactly 2 rows for 6 chips */
  .filter-chips { gap: 8px; max-width: 100%; }
  .fchip {
    flex: 1 1 calc(33.333% - 6px);
    box-sizing: border-box;
    padding: 9px 6px; font-size: .72rem; text-align: center;
    white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
  }
  .navpill {
    position: fixed; inset: 66px 12px auto 12px; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch;
    border-radius: 18px; padding: 10px; gap: 2px; transform: translateY(-160%);
    transition: transform .3s ease; z-index: 50; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  }
  .navpill.open { transform: translateY(0); }
  .navpill a { justify-content: flex-start; padding: 13px 16px; border-radius: 12px; }
  .navpill a.active { box-shadow: none; border: none; background: #f3f1ec; }
  .login-link { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }

  .hero-copy h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .explore-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .explore-media img { height: 170px; }

  .find-fields { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .find-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .find-bottom .btn { width: 100%; }

  .certbar { padding: 22px; }
  .certbar-logos { gap: 14px; }
  .cert { flex: 1 1 40%; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding-bottom: 12px; }
  .cert:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 26px; padding-bottom: 34px; }
  .stat { text-align: center; }
  .stat strong { font-size: 2rem; }

  .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .batch-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .skills-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  .gallery-view img { height: 280px; }
  .view-all { width: 74px; height: 74px; right: 20px; font-size: .72rem; }

  .cta-inner { padding: 30px 22px; }
  .lead-form { padding: 24px; }
  /* mobile footer: brand/about + Visit us only, tightened */
  .footer { padding: 32px 0 16px; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .footer-col { display: none; }
  .footer-col.footer-visit { display: block; }
  .footer-visit h3 { display: none; }             /* hide "Visit us" heading */
  .footer-visit p { margin-bottom: 4px; }
  .footer-brand p { margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0; }
  .footer-contact { margin-top: 4px; }
  .footer-contact li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
  /* leave room for the sticky contact bar */
  .footer-bottom { margin-top: 14px; padding-top: 14px; margin-bottom: 62px; }
  .section { padding: 54px 0; }
  .center-title { margin-bottom: 30px; }
}

/* ===== Accessibility & tap-target hardening (non-visual for mouse users) ===== */
/* Keyboard focus visibility — only shows on keyboard navigation, not mouse clicks. */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible,
.fchip:focus-visible,
.chip:focus-visible,
.tag:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--brand);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Mobile tap targets: guarantee a comfortable touch area without moving text.
   Scoped to touch-sized viewports; desktop layout is untouched. */
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .navpill a { min-height: 48px; display: flex; align-items: center; }
  .footer-contact a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 24px; }
  .footer-contact li { min-height: 44px; }
  .login-link,
  .nav-cta { min-height: 44px; }
}

/* ===== About section: head + highlight card (fills right-side space) ===== */
.about-head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr .9fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.about-head .section-head-left { margin-bottom: 0; max-width: none; }

.about-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--grad-dark);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 28px 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.about-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; right: -50px; top: -50px;
  width: 170px; height: 170px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(74,138,212,.45), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(12px); pointer-events: none;
}
.about-card-tag {
  display: inline-block; background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .02em; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.about-card-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem; line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 16px; color: #fff; position: relative;
}
.about-card-list {
  list-style: none; margin: 0 0 22px; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 11px; position: relative;
}
.about-card-list li {
  font-size: .95rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  padding-left: 26px; position: relative; line-height: 1.4;
}
.about-card-list li::before {
  content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700;
}
.about-card-list strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }
.about-card .btn { position: relative; }

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .about-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 26px; align-items: start; }
  .about-card { padding: 24px; }
}

/* Lead-form consent / privacy fine print */
.form-consent {
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: .72rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  text-align: center;
}

/* Footer legal / info line */
.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px 10px;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.footer-legal .sep { opacity: .4; }
.footer-legal a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.footer-legal a:hover { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; }