/* index.html page-specific overrides only */
/* ============================================================
   DESIGN TOKENS
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  --bg-void: #05050d;
  --bg-deep: #080812;
  --bg-surface: #0d0d1f;
  --bg-card: #11112a;
  --bg-glass: rgba(13,13,31,0.7);

  --cyan: #00d4ff;
  --cyan-dim: rgba(0,212,255,0.15);
  --cyan-glow: 0 0 30px rgba(0,212,255,0.4);
  --purple: #7c3aff;
  --purple-dim: rgba(124,58,255,0.15);
  --purple-glow: 0 0 30px rgba(124,58,255,0.4);
  --green: #c084fc;
  --green-dim: rgba(192,132,252,0.12);
  --rose: #ff3366;

  --grad-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #c278d6 0%, #b46ac9 40%, #8a3aa5 100%);
  --grad-card: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(124,58,255,0.2), rgba(0,212,255,0.08));
  --grad-text: linear-gradient(90deg, #00d4ff, #7c3aff, #c084fc);

  --text-primary: #f0f0ff;
  --text-secondary: rgba(240,240,255,0.6);
  --text-muted: rgba(240,240,255,0.35);

  --border: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  --border-bright: rgba(0,212,255,0.3);
  --accent: rgba(124,58,255,0.65);

  --radius: 16px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;

  --font-display: 'Exo 2', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

  --section-pad: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px);
  --container: 1200px;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; background: var(--bg-void); overflow-x: hidden; }
body {
  background: var(--bg-void);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(20px, 5vw, 60px);
}

/* ============================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */
.display-xl {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(40px, 4.85vw, 66px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
}
.display-lg {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.8vw, 46px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}
.display-md {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.8vw, 32px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}
.label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
}
.gradient-text {
  background: none;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset;
  background-clip: unset;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
/* Hero-only: restore vivid gradient on the accent word */
.hero-headline .gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00d4ff 0%, #7c3aff 55%, #c084fc 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--grad-hero);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(124,58,255,0);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(124,58,255,0.55), 0 0 0 1px rgba(155,93,229,0.4);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-bright);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--cyan-dim);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: var(--cyan-glow);
}
.btn-lg { padding: 18px 38px; font-size: 17px; }

/* ============================================================
   SECTION LABEL CHIP
   ============================================================ */
.section-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: var(--cyan-dim);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.25);
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-chip::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%,100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.7); }
}

/* ============================================================
   GLASSMORPHISM CARD
   ============================================================ */
.glass-card {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.glass-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.2);
}

/* ============================================================
   METRICS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.metrics-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 40px 0;
  background: var(--bg-void);
}
.metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.metric-card {
  padding: 32px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.metric-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--grad-hero);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
}
.metric-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.metric-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(124,58,255,0.35); }
.metric-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}
.metric-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--grad-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline;
}
.metric-plus {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cyan);
  display: inline;
  margin-left: 2px;
}
.metric-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 12px 0 6px;
}
.metric-sub {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}
.ratings-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 56px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 40px 64px;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}
.rating-badge { text-align: center; }
.stars { color: #fbbf24; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 3px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.rating-val { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 38px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-primary); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.rating-src { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); font-family: var(--font-mono); }
.rating-divider { width: 1px; height: 72px; background: var(--border); }
.cert-badge { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }

/* footer trust bar */
.footer-trust {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.footer-trust-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.footer-trust-badges { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.footer-trust-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.footer-trust-badge img { height: 26px; width: auto; display: block; }
.footer-trust-badge-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: #1e3a5f;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-trust { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PROGRAMS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.programs-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--bg-void);
}
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.section-header p {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 16px auto 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.program-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.program-tab {
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: transparent;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.program-tab.active, .program-tab:hover {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--cyan);
  background: var(--cyan-dim);
}
.programs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.program-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: var(--grad-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.program-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-hero);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
}
.program-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: rgba(124,58,255,0.4); box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 40px rgba(124,58,255,0.12); }
.program-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.program-card.featured {
  border-color: rgba(124,58,255,0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(124,58,255,0.18), rgba(0,212,255,0.06));
}
.program-badge-featured {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px; right: 20px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: var(--grad-hero);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.program-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 26px;
}
.program-banner {
  width: calc(100% + 64px);
  height: 160px;
  margin: -32px -32px 24px -32px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 0 0;
}
.program-banner img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.program-card:hover .program-banner img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.program-duration {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--cyan);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.program-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.program-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.program-skills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.skill-tag {
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.program-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cyan);
  transition: gap 0.3s;
}
.program-card:hover .program-cta { gap: 14px; }
/* 6th card — CTA card: CSS class so JS display reset doesn't break flex layout */
.program-card-cta {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 16px;
  min-height: 380px;
}

/* ============================================================
   WHY SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.why-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}
.why-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.why-full { width: 100%; }
.why-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px 56px;
}
.why-visual {
  position: relative;
}
.why-big-card {
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124,58,255,0.2), rgba(0,212,255,0.08));
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,255,0.3);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-big-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px; right: -40px;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,58,255,0.3), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.why-step-list { margin-top: 32px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.why-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.why-step:hover { border-color: rgba(124,58,255,0.35); }
.why-step-num {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  background: var(--grad-hero);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.why-step-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.why-step-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.5; }
.why-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}
.why-feature {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 30% 70%;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.why-feature:hover { border-color: rgba(124,58,255,0.4); transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 28px rgba(124,58,255,0.12); }
.why-feature-icon {
  display: block;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  min-height: 0;
  font-size: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  place-items: initial;
}
.why-feature-icon img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
.why-feature:hover .why-feature-icon img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.why-feature > div:last-child { padding: 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.why-feature-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.why-feature-desc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ============================================================
   CAREER TRANSFORMATION SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.career-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--bg-void);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.career-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 50% 100%, rgba(124,58,255,0.1), transparent);
}
.career-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.career-card {
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all 0.4s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.career-card:hover { border-color: rgba(124,58,255,0.4); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.career-before-after {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.career-before, .career-after {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}
.career-before { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); color: var(--text-muted); }
.career-after { background: var(--green-dim); color: var(--green); border: 1px solid rgba(0,255,136,0.2); }
.career-arrow { color: var(--cyan); font-size: 16px; }
.career-role-before { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.career-role-after { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.career-company { font-size: 13px; color: var(--cyan); font-family: var(--font-mono); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.career-salary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: rgba(0,255,136,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,255,136,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.career-salary-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--green); }
.career-salary-label { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); }
.career-weeks {
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ============================================================
   LEARNING EXPERIENCE SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.learning-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.process-step {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 0 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.4s;
}
.process-step:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.35); }
.step-accent-1 { border-top-color: #00d4ff; }
.step-accent-2 { border-top-color: #4f8bff; }
.step-accent-3 { border-top-color: #00b8d9; }
.step-accent-4 { border-top-color: #a855f7; }
.step-accent-5 { border-top-color: #7c3aff; }
.step-accent-6 { border-top-color: #c084fc; }

.step-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 16px 24px 12px;
}
.step-dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; }
.step-dot-1 { background: #00d4ff; }
.step-dot-2 { background: #4f8bff; }
.step-dot-3 { background: #00b8d9; }
.step-dot-4 { background: #a855f7; }
.step-dot-5 { background: #7c3aff; }
.step-dot-6 { background: #c084fc; }

.step-icon-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 170px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.step-icon-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.process-step:hover .step-icon-wrap img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.step-bg-num {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -16px; right: -4px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 110px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  letter-spacing: -4px;
}
.process-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 24px 10px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.process-step-desc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 24px; }
.process-meta {
  margin: 16px 24px 0;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}
.meta-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--cyan);
  background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Process trust proof bar */
.process-trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 16px;
}
.process-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px 28px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 130px;
}
.process-trust-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--grad-hero);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
}
.process-trust-label {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-align: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.process-trust-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-trust-bar { gap: 8px; padding: 18px 16px; }
  .process-trust-divider { display: none; }
  .process-trust-item { padding: 8px 16px; min-width: 45%; }
}

/* Heading highlight effect — gradient underline strip */
.text-highlight {
  display: inline;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent 62%, var(--accent) 62%);
  padding: 0 2px;
}

/* ============================================================
   INSTRUCTOR SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.instructors-section {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--bg-void);
}
.instructors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.instructor-card {
  padding: 40px 28px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}
.instructor-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--grad-hero);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.instructor-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: rgba(124,58,255,0.3); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(124,58,255,0.08); }
.instructor-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Photo ring */
.instructor-photo-wrap {
  width: 136px; height: 136px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 8px;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.instructor-photo-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(124,58,255,0.55);
  animation: spin-slow 25s linear infinite;
}
.instructor-photo-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 180deg, var(--purple), var(--cyan), var(--purple));
  z-index: 0;
}
@keyframes spin-slow { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.instructor-avatar-img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 136px; height: 136px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  border: 3px solid var(--bg-void);
  display: block;
}
.instructor-role-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 16px;
  background: rgba(13,13,31,0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,255,0.35);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: rgba(240,240,255,0.6);
  margin: 16px 0 14px;
}
.instructor-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.instructor-specialty {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--cyan);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.instructor-bio {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: left;
  flex: 1;
}
.instructor-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.instructor-tag {
  padding: 4px 13px;
  background: rgba(124,58,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,255,0.25);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.instructor-linkedin {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all 0.3s;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.instructor-linkedin:hover {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--cyan);
  background: var(--cyan-dim);
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials-section {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
/* Background image — pinned to section, behind all content */
.testimonials-section .section-bg-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  z-index: -2;
  opacity: 0.55;
}
/* Dark overlay between image and content */
.testimonials-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to bottom,
      rgba(8,8,20,0.72) 0%,
      rgba(8,8,20,0.38) 50%,
      rgba(8,8,20,0.72) 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(0,212,255,0.06), transparent);
}
.testimonials-track-wrap { overflow: hidden; margin-top: 40px; }
.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  animation: scroll-testimonials 40s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}
.testimonials-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes scroll-testimonials {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.testimonial-card {
  width: 380px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.testimonial-card:hover { border-color: rgba(124,58,255,0.35); }
.testimonial-stars { color: #fbbf24; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 3px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-style: italic;
  flex: 1;
}
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-hero);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.25);
}
.testimonial-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.testimonial-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; }
.testimonial-role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--cyan); font-family: var(--font-mono); }
.testimonial-card-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.g-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 4px 10px 4px 5px;
  font-size: 11px; font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.g-badge::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 48 48'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23EA4335' d='M24 9.5c3.54 0 6.71 1.22 9.21 3.6l6.85-6.85C35.9 2.38 30.47 0 24 0 14.62 0 6.51 5.38 2.56 13.22l7.98 6.19C12.43 13.72 17.74 9.5 24 9.5z'/%3E%3Cpath fill='%234285F4' d='M46.98 24.55c0-1.57-.15-3.09-.38-4.55H24v9.02h12.94c-.58 2.96-2.26 5.48-4.78 7.18l7.73 6c4.51-4.18 7.09-10.36 7.09-17.65z'/%3E%3Cpath fill='%2334A853' d='M10.53 28.59c-.48-1.45-.76-2.99-.76-4.59s.27-3.14.76-4.59l-7.98-6.19C.92 16.46 0 20.12 0 24c0 3.88.92 7.54 2.56 10.78l7.97-6.19z'/%3E%3Cpath fill='%23FBBC05' d='M24 48c6.48 0 11.93-2.13 15.89-5.81l-7.73-6c-2.18 1.48-4.97 2.31-8.16 2.31-6.26 0-11.57-4.22-13.47-9.91l-7.98 6.19C6.51 42.62 14.62 48 24 48z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: contain;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
}

/* ============================================================
   PROJECTS PORTFOLIO
   ============================================================ */
.projects-section {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--bg-void);
}
.projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.project-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all 0.4s;
}
.project-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(124,58,255,0.4); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(124,58,255,0.1); }
.project-preview {
  height: 200px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.project-preview img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.project-card:hover .project-preview img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.project-preview::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 50%, rgba(8,8,20,0.6) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.project-body { padding: 24px; }
.project-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.project-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.project-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; }
.project-stack { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-top: 16px; }
.project-tech {
  padding: 3px 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ============================================================
   HIRING PARTNERS
   ============================================================ */
.partners-section {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}
.partners-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.partner-logo {
  padding: 28px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  text-align: center;
}
.partner-logo:hover { border-color: rgba(124,58,255,0.4); color: var(--text-primary); background: var(--purple-dim); }

/* ── Logo Wall (18 partner logos grid) ────────────────────── */
.logo-wall {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 56px 0 64px;
}
.logo-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 22px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
  text-align: center;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  cursor: default;
  min-height: 80px;
}
.logo-item img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(1.8) opacity(0.55);
  transition: filter 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  display: block;
}
.logo-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(124,58,255,0.3);
  background: rgba(124,58,255,0.05);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(124,58,255,0.1);
}
.logo-item:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1) opacity(1);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.partners-support {
  margin-top: 36px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.support-card {
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.support-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(124,58,255,0.4); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 28px rgba(124,58,255,0.1); }
.support-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.support-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.support-card:hover .support-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.support-img::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 50%, rgba(8,8,20,0.55) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.support-body { padding: 22px 24px 26px; }
.support-icon { display: none; }
.support-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.support-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ============================================================
   FAQ
   ============================================================ */
.faq-section {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--bg-void);
}
.faq-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin-top: 40px; }
.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.faq-item.open { border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.25); }
.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  user-select: none;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.faq-question:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); }
.faq-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--cyan);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon { background: var(--cyan-dim); border-color: var(--cyan); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease;
}
.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 24px 22px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================================
   FINAL CTA
   ============================================================ */
.cta-section {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 20% 50%, rgba(124,58,255,0.2), transparent),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 70% at 80% 50%, rgba(0,212,255,0.15), transparent);
}
.cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.cta-left h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cta-left p { font-size: 17px; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.cta-urgency {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: rgba(255,51,102,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,51,102,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--rose);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  width: fit-content;
}
.cta-urgency::before { content: ''; width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--rose); border-radius: 50%; animation: pulse-dot 1s infinite; flex-shrink: 0; }
.cta-form {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-bright);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 28px 28px 20px;
}
.cta-form h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.cta-form p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: var(--font-mono); letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.form-group input, .form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,212,255,0.1);
}
.form-group select { appearance: none; cursor: pointer; }
.form-submit { width: 100%; margin-top: 8px; justify-content: center; }

/* ── Custom Select Dropdown (replaces native <select> to fix backdrop-filter stacking) ─ */
.custom-select-wrap {
  position: relative;
}
.custom-select-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 40px 14px 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  user-select: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.custom-select-trigger::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(0deg);
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 5px solid transparent;
  border-right: 5px solid transparent;
  border-top: 6px solid rgba(240,240,255,0.5);
  transition: transform 0.25s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.custom-select-wrap.open .custom-select-trigger {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,212,255,0.1);
}
.custom-select-wrap.open .custom-select-trigger::after {
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
}
.custom-select-trigger.placeholder {
  color: rgba(240,240,255,0.35);
}
.custom-select-dropdown {
  position: fixed;
  background: #11112a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 99999;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.7), 0 0 0 1px rgba(124,58,255,0.15);
  display: none;
  min-width: 240px;
}
.custom-select-wrap.open .custom-select-dropdown {
  display: block;
}
.custom-select-option {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.custom-select-option:hover {
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.08);
  color: var(--cyan);
}
.custom-select-option.selected {
  background: rgba(124,58,255,0.15);
  color: var(--cyan);
}
.custom-select-option.placeholder-opt {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  background: var(--bg-void);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 72px 0 40px;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1.8fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}
@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 2.2fr 1fr 1fr; }
}
.footer-brand-tagline { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; margin: 16px 0 24px; max-width: 280px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.social-btn {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all 0.3s;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.social-btn:hover { border-color: var(--purple); color: var(--purple); background: rgba(124,58,255,0.12); }
.footer-col-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.footer-col ul li a { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--purple); }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}
.footer-bottom-copy { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); }
.footer-locations { display: flex; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-location { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); font-family: var(--font-mono); }
.footer-location span { color: var(--cyan); }

/* ============================================================
   STICKY CTA BAR
   ============================================================ */
.sticky-cta {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(120px);
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: rgba(8,8,18,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-bright);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 12px 16px 12px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,212,255,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1), opacity 0.4s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.sticky-cta.visible {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.sticky-cta-text { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-secondary); flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.sticky-cta-text strong { color: var(--text-primary); }
.sticky-cta-close {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  padding: 0;
}
.sticky-cta-close:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

/* ============================================================
   CANVAS PARTICLE BACKGROUND
   ============================================================ */
#particle-canvas {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* ============================================================
   NAV
   ============================================================ */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 0;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  transform: translateZ(0);
  will-change: background, box-shadow;
  transition: background 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-bottom-color 0.4s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(5,5,13,0.92);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px clamp(20px, 5vw, 60px);
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.nav-logo-img {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-logo-mark {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: var(--grad-hero);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.nav-logo-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }

/* ── Dropdown menus ── */
.nav-links li { position: relative; list-style: none; }
.has-dropdown > a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.has-dropdown > a svg { transition: transform 0.2s ease; opacity: 0.7; flex-shrink: 0; }
.has-dropdown:hover > a svg { transform: rotate(180deg); opacity: 1; }
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px);
  background: rgba(8,8,18,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 6px;
  min-width: 230px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s;
  z-index: 999;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(124,58,255,0.1);
}
/* invisible bridge so hover doesn't break when moving cursor down */
.nav-dropdown::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 10px;
}
.has-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: all;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.nav-dropdown li { list-style: none; }
.nav-dropdown li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  gap: 0;
}
.nav-dropdown li a::after { display: none; }
.nav-dropdown li a:hover {
  background: rgba(124,58,255,0.15);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.nav-dropdown-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  margin: 4px 8px;
}

.nav-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}
.nav-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.nav-hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.nav-hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION — starts below; RESPONSIVE at bottom of stylesheet
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0,212,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,212,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%, black, transparent);
}
.hero-orb-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%; left: -5%;
  width: 700px; height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,58,255,0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(40px);
  animation: orb-drift 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hero-orb-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20%; right: -10%;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(60px);
  animation: orb-drift 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
.hero-orb-3 {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30%; right: 20%;
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,255,136,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(40px);
  animation: orb-drift 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes orb-drift {
  from { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  to { transform: translate(40px, -30px) scale(1.05); }
}
.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.65fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 60px clamp(20px, 5vw, 60px);
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: rgba(0,255,136,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,255,136,0.2);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--green);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  width: fit-content;
}
.hero-badge::before {
  content: '';
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--green);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--green);
  animation: pulse-dot 1.5s infinite;
}
.hero-headline { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 19px);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 52px; }
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--grad-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Hero visual right column */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  height: 560px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hero-terminal {
  width: 380px;
  background: rgba(8,8,18,0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(0,212,255,0.15), 0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.terminal-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.terminal-dot {
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.terminal-dot.red { background: #ff5f57; }
.terminal-dot.yellow { background: #febc2e; }
.terminal-dot.green { background: #28c840; }
.terminal-title {
  margin-left: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.terminal-body {
  padding: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 2;
  min-height: 200px;
}
.terminal-line { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.terminal-prompt { color: var(--green); }
.terminal-cmd { color: var(--cyan); }
.terminal-out { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); padding-left: 20px; }
.terminal-cursor {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px; height: 14px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  animation: blink 1s step-end infinite;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-left: 2px;
}
@keyframes blink { 50% { opacity: 0; } }

/* Floating cards around terminal */
.float-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  z-index: 3;
  animation: float-bob 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.float-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 1s; }
.float-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 2s; }
@keyframes float-bob {
  from { transform: translateY(0px); }
  to { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}
.fc-1 { top: 40px; left: -40px; }
.fc-2 { bottom: 80px; left: -60px; }
.fc-3 { top: 100px; right: -40px; }
.fc-4 { bottom: 40px; right: -30px; }
.float-card-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.float-card-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.float-card-value.cyan { color: var(--cyan); }
.float-card-value.green { color: var(--green); }
.float-card-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--green);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.about-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 36px 0 var(--section-pad);
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px; right: -200px;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,58,255,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}
.about-text-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.about-text-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 24px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--cyan);
}
.about-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.2vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.about-body {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.about-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.about-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.about-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--grad-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}
.about-stat-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.about-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.about-stat-cert {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.about-stat-cert-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  border-radius: 7px;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  width: fit-content;
}
.about-stat-cert-logo img {
  height: 22px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}
.about-tagline {
  margin: 24px 0 0;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--purple);
  background: rgba(124,58,255,0.05);
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-style: italic;
}
.about-tagline strong {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-style: normal;
}
/* Photo mosaic */
.about-mosaic {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: 220px 180px;
  gap: 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-photo {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
}
.about-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  display: block;
}
.about-photo:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.about-photo.tall {
  grid-row: 1 / 3;
}
.about-photo.tall img {
  object-position: left center;
}
.about-photo.live-class img {
  object-position: center top;
}
.about-photo-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px; left: 14px;
  background: rgba(5,5,13,0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
/* Pillars row */
.about-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.about-pillar-card {
  padding: 28px 24px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.about-pillar-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(124,58,255,0.3);
  background: rgba(124,58,255,0.04);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.about-pillar-emoji {
  display: block;
  width: calc(100% + 48px);
  height: 160px;
  margin: -28px -24px 20px -24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
  background: var(--bg-deep);
}
.about-pillar-emoji img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.about-pillar-card:hover .about-pillar-emoji img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.about-pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.about-pillar-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ============================================================
   RECOGNITION STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.media-strip {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  padding: 18px 0;
  background: var(--bg-void);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.media-strip-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.media-strip-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.media-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(240,240,255,0.3);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.3s;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
.media-item:hover { color: rgba(240,240,255,0.6); }
.media-item-dot {
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cyan);
  opacity: 0.5;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   PLACEMENT OUTCOMES SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.outcomes-section {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.outcomes-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 100%, rgba(0,212,255,0.05), transparent);
}
.outcomes-big-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
  background: var(--border);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.outcome-stat-block {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  padding: 44px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.outcome-stat-block:hover { background: rgba(17,17,42,0.95); }
.outcome-stat-block::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--grad-hero);
  transition: width 0.4s ease;
}
.outcome-stat-block:hover::after { width: 60%; }
.outcome-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(38px, 4.5vw, 60px);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.onum-cyan   { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#00d4ff,#0099cc); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; }
.onum-purple { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#7c3aff,#a855f7); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; }
.onum-green  { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#c084fc,#7c3aff); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; }
.onum-gold   { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#00d4ff,#7c3aff); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; }
.outcome-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.outcome-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.outcomes-proof-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 20px 40px;
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}
.outcome-proof-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.outcome-proof-check {
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.25);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 9px;
  color: var(--cyan);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ============================================================
   3RD-PARTY REVIEWS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.reviews-section {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--bg-void);
}
.reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.review-platform-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.review-platform-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.rpc-google::before      { background: linear-gradient(90deg,#4285F4,#34A853,#FBBC04,#EA4335); }
.rpc-coursereport::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg,#7c3aff,#c084fc); }
.rpc-careerkarma::before  { background: linear-gradient(90deg,#00d4ff,#0099cc); }
.review-platform-card:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); transform: translateY(-5px); }
.review-platform-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.rpc-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.rpc-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.rpc-stars { color: #fbbf24; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.rpc-score-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.rpc-score-big {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.rpc-score-max {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.rpc-count {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.rpc-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.rpc-quote {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-style: italic;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.rpc-reviewer {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.rpc-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cyan);
  transition: gap 0.2s;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.rpc-link:hover { gap: 9px; }

/* ============================================================
   SUCCESS STORIES SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.stories-section {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stories-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 50% 0%, rgba(124,58,255,0.07), transparent);
}
.stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.story-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
}
.story-card:hover { border-color: rgba(124,58,255,0.35); transform: translateY(-6px); }
.story-header {
  padding: 28px 28px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.story-avatar {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid rgba(124,58,255,0.35);
}
.story-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.story-program-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--cyan);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.story-transformation {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.story-before {
  padding: 3px 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.story-after {
  padding: 3px 10px;
  background: rgba(124,58,255,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,255,0.3);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  color: #a78bfa;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.story-arrow { color: var(--cyan); font-size: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.story-body {
  padding: 20px 28px 28px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.story-role-now {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.story-company-line {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--cyan);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.story-narrative {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex: 1;
}
.story-salary-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.story-salary-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--cyan);
}
.story-salary-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: right;
  line-height: 1.6;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.story-timeline-line {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.story-timeline-line span { color: #4ade80; }

/* ============================================================
   PRICING SECTION
   ============================================================ */
/* ============================================================
   RECRUITMENT PARTNERS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.recruitment-section {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.recruitment-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 50% 0%, rgba(124,58,255,0.07), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 50% 100%, rgba(0,212,255,0.05), transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Stats bar */
.recruit-stats {
  display: flex;
  margin: 48px 0 52px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.recruit-stat {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.recruit-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.recruit-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.5vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  background: var(--grad-hero);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.recruit-stat-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Scrolling logo tracks */
.logo-tracks { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 52px; }
.logo-track-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent 100%);
}
.logo-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  width: max-content;
}
.logo-track-fwd  { animation: recruit-left  38s linear infinite; }
.logo-track-rev  { animation: recruit-right 44s linear infinite; }
.logo-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes recruit-left  { 0% { transform: translateX(0); }   100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@keyframes recruit-right { 0% { transform: translateX(-50%); } 100% { transform: translateX(0); } }

/* Individual logo cards */
.rp-card {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 18px 10px 10px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
  cursor: default;
}
.rp-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(124,58,255,0.35);
  background: rgba(124,58,255,0.06);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.rp-logo-wrap {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 5px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.rp-logo-img {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
.rp-name {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Trust strip at bottom */
.recruit-trust {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 22px 36px;
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}
.recruit-trust-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
.recruit-trust-icon {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  color: var(--cyan);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   OLD PRICING — styles kept minimal to avoid reference errors */
.pricing-section { display: none; }

/* ============================================================
   RISK REVERSAL BAR
   ============================================================ */
.risk-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 28px 40px;
  background: rgba(74,222,128,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,222,128,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.risk-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-align: left;
}
.risk-icon {
  font-size: 28px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}
.risk-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.risk-desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET (≤1024px)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root { --section-pad: clamp(48px, 6vw, 76px); }
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; padding-top: 40px; }
  .hero-visual { display: none !important; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 20px; }
  .hero-sub { max-width: 100%; font-size: 16px; }
  .metrics-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .outcomes-big-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stories-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .pricing-card.featured { transform: none; }
  .pricing-card.featured:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
  .risk-bar { gap: 28px; padding: 24px 28px; }
  .about-top { gap: 40px; }
  .about-mosaic { grid-template-rows: 180px 150px; }
  .about-pillars { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .about-stats-row { gap: 20px; }
  .programs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .why-features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .career-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .instructors-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .logo-wall { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 10px; margin: 40px 0 48px; }
  .partners-support { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .faq-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .faq-list { margin-top: 0; }
  .cta-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .nav-links { gap: 20px; }
  .nav-links a { font-size: 13px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE (≤768px)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --section-pad: 36px; }
  .nav-links { display: none; flex-direction: column; }
  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex;
    position: absolute;
    top: 70px; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(5,5,13,0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    gap: 4px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    z-index: 999;
  }
  .nav-links.open > li { width: 100%; text-align: right; }
  .nav-links.open > li > a { padding: 10px 0; font-size: 16px; display: block; text-align: right; }
  .nav-links.open .has-dropdown > a { justify-content: flex-end; }
  /* Mobile dropdowns — full width inline */
  .nav-links.open .nav-dropdown {
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
    left: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: all;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 4px 0;
    display: none;
    min-width: unset;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 4px 0 8px;
  }
  .nav-links.open .has-dropdown.open-sub .nav-dropdown { display: block; }
  .nav-links.open .nav-dropdown li { width: 100%; }
  .nav-links.open .nav-dropdown li a { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 14px; display: block; text-align: right; border-radius: 6px; }
  .nav-cta .btn-ghost { display: none; }
  .nav-right { gap: 8px; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .nav-cta .btn-primary { padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 12px; white-space: nowrap; }
  .nav-hamburger { display: flex; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .nav-inner { padding: 14px 20px; }
  .recruit-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .recruit-stat { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .recruit-stat:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .recruit-stat:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: none; }
  .hero { padding-top: 70px; min-height: auto; }
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 28px 20px 32px; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .hero-stat-num { font-size: 22px; }
  .hero-badge { font-size: 10px; padding: 6px 14px; }
  .metrics-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .metric-num { font-size: 36px; }
  .metric-card { padding: 24px 16px; }
  /* Ratings strip — scale down the enlarged numbers for mobile */
  .outcomes-big-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stories-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .risk-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px; padding: 24px 20px; }
  .media-strip-row { gap: 20px; }
  .media-item { font-size: 12px; }
  .ratings-strip { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; padding: 20px 16px; }
  .rating-divider { width: 60px; height: 1px; }
  .rating-val { font-size: 28px; }
  .stars { font-size: 16px; }
  .rating-src { font-size: 12px; }
  /* About section */
  .about-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .about-mosaic { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: 200px 160px; }
  .about-pillars { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .about-stats-row { gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
  .about-stat { min-width: 64px; }
  .about-stat-divider { display: none; }
  .about-stat-cert { width: 100%; align-items: center; flex-direction: row; gap: 10px; }
  .about-stat-cert-logo img { height: 18px; }
  .programs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .program-tabs { gap: 6px; }
  .program-tab { font-size: 11px; padding: 6px 14px; }
  .program-banner { height: 140px; }
  .why-big-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .why-feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-feature-icon { height: 200px; }
  .why-features { gap: 16px; }
  .career-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .process-step { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .instructors-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .instructor-card { padding: 32px 20px 24px; }
  .testimonial-card { width: 300px; padding: 24px; }
  .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .logo-wall { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 8px; margin: 32px 0 40px; }
  .logo-item { padding: 20px 12px; }
  .partners-support { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq-layout { gap: 32px; }
  .faq-question { font-size: 14px; padding: 18px 16px; }
  .faq-answer-inner { padding: 0 16px 18px; }
  .cta-form { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
  .footer-locations { gap: 16px; }
  /* Hide sticky bar on mobile — nav CTA button is sufficient */
  .sticky-cta { display: none !important; }
  body { padding-bottom: 0; }
  .section-header p { font-size: 15px; }
  .section-header { text-align: left; }
  .section-header p { margin-left: 0; max-width: 100%; }
  .section-chip { margin-left: 0; }
  /* Fix horizontal scroll: constrain logo and hide oversized cursor glow */
  .nav-logo { min-width: 0; overflow: hidden; }
  .nav-logo-img { max-width: 150px; height: auto !important; max-height: 38px; flex-shrink: 1; }
  #cursor-glow { display: none !important; }
  /* Keep dropdown parent links as flex so SVG aligns correctly on mobile */
  .nav-links.open .has-dropdown > a { display: flex !important; }
  /* Rotate chevron SVG when mobile sub-menu is open */
  .has-dropdown.open-sub > a svg { transform: rotate(180deg); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — SMALL MOBILE (≤480px)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .outcomes-big-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .outcome-stat-block { padding: 28px 16px; }
  .outcome-num { font-size: 32px; }
  .outcomes-proof-strip { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding: 20px; gap: 14px; }
  .pricing-card { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .pricing-amount { font-size: 42px; }
  .stories-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .metrics-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .metric-num { font-size: 28px; }
  .metric-label { font-size: 13px; }
  .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .career-salary-num { font-size: 22px; }
  .hero-stat-num { font-size: 20px; }
  /* About mosaic — stack to single column on very small screens */
  .about-mosaic {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 200px 140px 130px;
  }
  .about-photo.tall { grid-row: auto; }
  /* About stats — wrap tighter */
  .about-stat-num { font-size: 22px; }
  .about-stat-label { font-size: 11px; }
  .about-pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  /* Ratings on very small screens */
  .rating-val { font-size: 24px; }
  /* Why grid — single column on tiny screens */
  .why-features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  /* Logo wall */
  .logo-wall { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  /* Hide floating icons on small mobile */
  .bg-float-icon { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   INTERACTIVE ANIMATIONS LAYER
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Scroll Progress Bar ─────────────────────────────────── */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 2px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--purple), var(--green));
  z-index: 10001;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0,212,255,0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(124,58,255,0.3);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: width 0.08s linear;
}

/* ── Cursor Glow ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
#cursor-glow {
  position: fixed;
  pointer-events: none;
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,58,255,0.05) 0%, transparent 65%);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 0;
  will-change: left, top;
  transition: left 0.12s ease, top 0.12s ease;
}

/* ── Scroll Reveal ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition:
    opacity  0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
    transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-d1 { transition-delay: 0.07s; }
.reveal-d2 { transition-delay: 0.14s; }
.reveal-d3 { transition-delay: 0.21s; }
.reveal-d4 { transition-delay: 0.28s; }
.reveal-d5 { transition-delay: 0.35s; }
.reveal-d6 { transition-delay: 0.42s; }

/* ── Floating Background Tech Icons ─────────────────────── */
@keyframes float-a {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0)    rotate(0deg); }
  33%      { transform: translateY(-16px) rotate(4deg); }
  66%      { transform: translateY(-6px)  rotate(-3deg); }
}
@keyframes float-b {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0)    rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-22px) rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05); }
}
@keyframes float-c {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0)    rotate(0deg); }
  40%      { transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(9deg); }
  80%      { transform: translateY(-18px) rotate(-4deg); }
}
.bg-float-icon {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: var(--icon-opacity, 0.045);
  color: var(--icon-color, var(--cyan));
}
.bg-float-icon svg {
  display: block;
  width: var(--icon-size, 48px);
  height: var(--icon-size, 48px);
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

/* ── Shimmer sweep on card hover ─────────────────────────── */
@keyframes shimmer-sweep {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-120%) skewX(-15deg); }
  100% { transform: translateX(320%)  skewX(-15deg); }
}
.program-card::after,
.story-card::after,
.review-platform-card::after,
.pricing-card::after,
.instructor-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    transparent 38%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.045) 50%,
    transparent 62%
  );
  transform: translateX(-120%) skewX(-15deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
}
.program-card:hover::after,
.story-card:hover::after,
.review-platform-card:hover::after,
.pricing-card:hover::after,
.instructor-card:hover::after {
  animation: shimmer-sweep 0.7s ease forwards;
}

/* ── Enhanced card hover states ──────────────────────────── */
.story-card {
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(124,58,255,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(124,58,255,0.12);
}
.review-platform-card {
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.review-platform-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 32px rgba(124,58,255,0.1);
}
.why-feature {
  position: relative;
}
.partner-logo {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.partner-logo:hover {
  transform: scale(1.07) translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(124,58,255,0.15);
}
.outcome-stat-block {
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
  cursor: default;
}
.outcome-stat-block:hover { background: rgba(17,17,42,0.98); }
.outcome-stat-block:hover .outcome-num { filter: brightness(1.18); }
.metric-card {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(124,58,255,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 24px rgba(124,58,255,0.1);
}
.about-pillar-card {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}
.about-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(124,58,255,0.4);
  background: rgba(124,58,255,0.04);
}

/* ── Pulsing glow on primary CTA button ──────────────────── */
@keyframes cta-pulse {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(124,58,255,0.45), 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 48px rgba(124,58,255,0.7), 0 0 72px rgba(0,212,255,0.18), 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
}
.btn-primary { animation: cta-pulse 3.2s ease-in-out infinite; }
.btn-primary:hover { animation: none; }

/* ── Button click ripple ─────────────────────────────────── */
.btn { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.btn-ripple {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  transform: scale(0);
  animation: ripple-out 0.55s linear forwards;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes ripple-out {
  to { transform: scale(4); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ── Hero scan line ──────────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes scan-line {
  0%   { top: -2px; opacity: 0; }
  5%   { opacity: 0.35; }
  95%  { opacity: 0.35; }
  100% { top: 100%;  opacity: 0; }
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0,212,255,0.3), transparent);
  animation: scan-line 7s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* ── Typing cursor (hero badge) ──────────────────────────── */
@keyframes blink {
  0%,100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%      { opacity: 0; }
}
.typing-cursor {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 2px; height: 0.85em;
  background: var(--cyan);
  margin-left: 3px;
  vertical-align: text-bottom;
  animation: blink 1s step-end infinite;
}

/* ── Stagger reveal: reduced motion override ─────────────── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .bg-float-icon { animation: none !important; }
  .btn-primary { animation: none; }
  .hero::after { animation: none; }
  #scroll-progress { transition: none; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MESH GRADIENT BLOBS — Section atmosphere system
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

@keyframes blob-drift-a {
  0%   { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  25%  { transform: translate(55px,-35px) scale(1.08); }
  50%  { transform: translate(20px, 50px) scale(0.94); }
  75%  { transform: translate(-40px,-15px) scale(1.05); }
  100% { transform: translate(30px,-25px) scale(1.02); }
}
@keyframes blob-drift-b {
  0%   { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  25%  { transform: translate(-45px, 30px) scale(0.91); }
  50%  { transform: translate(35px,-45px) scale(1.1); }
  75%  { transform: translate(15px, 25px) scale(0.97); }
  100% { transform: translate(-20px, 35px) scale(1.04); }
}

.mesh-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  will-change: transform;
}
.mesh-blob-a { animation: blob-drift-a 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.mesh-blob-b { animation: blob-drift-b 32s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }

/* Dot grid texture overlay */
.dot-grid-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.055) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}


@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mesh-blob { animation: none !important; }
}

/* ============================================================
   GLOBAL SEARCH FORM  (.ta-search-form via searchform.php)
   ============================================================ */
.ta-search-form {
  display: flex;
  max-width: 420px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.ta-search-form:focus-within {
  border-color: rgba(124,58,255,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(124,58,255,0.1);
}
.ta-search-field {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  min-width: 0;
}
.ta-search-field::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
.ta-search-submit {
  background: var(--purple);
  border: none;
  padding: 0 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.ta-search-submit:hover { background: #6d28d9; }
.ta-search-submit svg { display: block; }