/* ============================================================
   SKILLPOD – ACADEMIC WEBSITE  |  style.css
   Clean, modern, SEO-friendly, fully responsive
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- CSS Variables ---- */
:root {
  --primary:      #1a237e;
  --primary-dk:   #0d1421;
  --primary-lt:   #283593;
  --accent:       #c5a059;
  --accent-lt:    #d4b870;
  --green:        #4ade80;
  --surface:      #111936;
  --surface2:     #162050;
  --surface3:     #1e2d6b;
  --text:         #e8ecf4;
  --text-muted:   #9ba8c5;
  --white:        #ffffff;
  --dark:         #0a0e1f;
  --radius:       14px;
  --radius-lg:    22px;
  --shadow:       0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  --shadow-lg:    0 8px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
  --transition:   all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}

/* ---- Reset & Base ---- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  background: var(--dark);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: var(--transition); }
ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--white);
}
p { color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.8; }
section { padding: 5rem 0; }

/* --- Typing cursor --- */
.typing-cursor::after {
  content: '|';
  animation: blink 0.75s step-end infinite;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-left: 2px;
}
@keyframes blink {
  50% { opacity: 0; }
}

/* ---- Scrollbar ---- */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--dark); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--primary-lt); border-radius: 3px; }

/* ---- Page load entrance ---- */
.page-load .hero-content,
.page-load .hero-form-card,
.page-load .hero-scroll-hint,
.page-load .ticker-section {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
}
.page-loaded .hero-content { animation: fadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1) 0.1s forwards; }
.page-loaded .hero-form-card { animation: fadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1) 0.25s forwards; }
.page-loaded .hero-scroll-hint { animation: fadeUp 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1) 0.5s forwards; }
.page-loaded .ticker-section { animation: fadeUp 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1) 0.6s forwards; }
@keyframes fadeUp {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ---- Utility ---- */
.section-eyebrow {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.section-eyebrow.light { color: var(--accent-lt); }
.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--white);
}
.section-title span { color: var(--accent); }
.section-title.light { color: var(--white); }
.section-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.section-text { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.section-text.light { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); }
strong { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---- Buttons ---- */
.btn-primary-sp {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-lt));
  color: var(--primary-dk) !important;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.btn-primary-sp:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(197,160,89,0.4);
  color: var(--primary-dk) !important;
}

.btn-outline-sp {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-outline-sp:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-sp-light {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-outline-sp-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: var(--white);
}

.btn-enroll {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-lt));
  color: var(--primary-dk);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-enroll:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197,160,89,0.35); }

.btn-submit-sp {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.9rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-lt));
  color: var(--primary-dk);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.btn-submit-sp:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(197,160,89,0.4);
}

/* ============================================================
   HEADER
============================================================ */
#header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.header-top {
  background: rgba(10,14,31,0.95);
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.header-locations {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.header-locations i { color: var(--accent); margin-right: 0.4rem; }
.header-top-links { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; gap: 1.5rem; }
.header-top-links a {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.header-top-links a i { color: var(--accent); margin-right: 0.35rem; }
.header-top-links a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

.header-main {
  background: rgba(14,18,42,0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.logo-img { height: 50px; width: auto; }
.header-badges { gap: 1.25rem; }
.badge-item img { height: 44px; width: auto; }

.main-nav {
  background: var(--primary);
}
.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.nav-list li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.nav-list li a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 50%; right: 50%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-radius: 2px 2px 0 0;
}
.nav-list li a:hover, .nav-list li a.active { color: var(--white); }
.nav-list li a:hover::after, .nav-list li a.active::after { left: 0; right: 0; }
.nav-list li a.nav-cta {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary-dk);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-left: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.nav-list li a.nav-cta::after { display: none; }
.nav-list li a.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--accent-lt); transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* Mobile nav toggle */
.nav-toggle {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
  z-index: 200;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 26px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Scrolled header */
#header.scrolled .header-top { display: none; }
#header.scrolled .header-main { padding: 0.5rem 0; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
#header.scrolled .logo-img { height: 40px; }

/* ============================================================
   HERO
============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 210px;   /* header-top(37) + header-main(78) + nav(80) + 15 buffer */
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(26,35,126,0.6) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(197,160,89,0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #0a0e1f 0%, #111936 50%, #0d1421 100%);
  z-index: 0;
  animation: heroGradient 12s ease infinite alternate;
  background-size: 200% 200%;
}
@keyframes heroGradient {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}
.hero-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%231a237e' fill-opacity='0.07'%3E%3Ccircle cx='30' cy='30' r='2'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.hero-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.hero-container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.min-vh-hero { min-height: calc(100vh - 160px); }

.hero-content { padding-right: 2rem; }
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(197,160,89,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197,160,89,0.3);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.hero-title span { color: var(--accent); }
.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 540px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  width: fit-content;
}
.hero-stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.hero-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.hero-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Hero Form */
.hero-form-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.hero-form-header { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.hero-form-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.hero-form-header h3 span { color: var(--accent); }
.hero-form-header p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; }
.form-group-sp {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.form-group-sp i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.form-group-sp input,
.form-group-sp select {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem 0.75rem 2.5rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
}
.form-group-sp input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.form-group-sp select { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.form-group-sp select option { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.form-group-sp input:focus,
.form-group-sp select:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197,160,89,0.15);
}
.form-note {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hero-scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
  animation: bounce 2s infinite;
}
.hero-scroll-hint a {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.hero-scroll-hint a:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }
@keyframes bounce {
  0%,100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px); }
}

/* ============================================================
   NEWS TICKER
============================================================ */
.ticker-section {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--white);
  height: 46px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.ticker-label {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary-dk);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ticker-track { flex: 1; overflow: hidden; height: 100%; position: relative; }
.ticker-inner {
  display: flex;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: ticker 40s linear infinite;
  height: 100%;
  align-items: center;
}
.ticker-inner span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--primary-dk);
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}
@keyframes ticker { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.ticker-section:hover .ticker-inner { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT SECTION
============================================================ */
.about-section { background: var(--dark); }
.about-highlights { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; margin: 1.5rem 0; }
.highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.highlight-item i { color: var(--green); font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.about-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem; /* space for float card */
}
.about-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.about-float-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(197,160,89,0.4);
  z-index: 2;
}
.float-icon { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--primary-dk); flex-shrink: 0; }
.about-float-card strong { display: block; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-dk); line-height: 1.2; }
.about-float-card p { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(13,20,33,0.75); margin: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   STATS
============================================================ */
.stats-section {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 0;
}
.stats-row {
  border-radius: 0;
  align-items: stretch; /* equal-height columns */
}
.stat-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2.5rem 1rem;
  min-height: 160px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
}
.stat-card:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.stat-icon { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.stat-number {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline;
}
.stat-plus {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   WHY CHOOSE
============================================================ */
.why-section { background: var(--surface); }
.why-card {
  background: var(--surface2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(197,160,89,0.25); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.why-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.why-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: rgba(197,160,89,0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-icon i { font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--accent); }
.why-card:hover .why-icon { background: var(--accent); }
.why-card:hover .why-icon i { color: var(--primary-dk); }
.why-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.why-card p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ============================================================
   COURSES
============================================================ */
.courses-section { background: var(--dark); }
.course-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.course-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(197,160,89,0.25); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.course-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 210px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.course-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.course-card:hover .course-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.course-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary-dk);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.new-badge { background: #4ade80; }
.degree-badge { background: #818cf8; }
.ai-badge { background: #f472b6; }
.course-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.course-mode {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.course-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.course-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.course-meta span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.course-meta i { color: var(--accent); }
.course-desc { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; flex: 1; line-height: 1.7; }
.course-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(197,160,89,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197,160,89,0.3);
  color: var(--accent) !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  width: fit-content;
}
.course-btn:hover { background: var(--accent); color: var(--primary-dk) !important; }
.highlight-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--surface3));
  border-color: rgba(197,160,89,0.25) !important;
}
.more-courses-icon { font-size: 3rem; color: var(--accent); }

/* ============================================================
   EC-COUNCIL ACCREDITATION
============================================================ */
.accred-section {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 5rem 0;
}
.accred-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--surface3) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197,160,89,0.2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.accred-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.85rem; margin: 1.5rem 0; }
.accred-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.accred-list i { color: var(--accent); font-size: 1rem; }
.cert-img-wrap {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.cert-img { width: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius); }

/* ============================================================
   PARTNERS
============================================================ */
.partners-section { background: var(--dark); }
.partners-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-items: center;
}
.partner-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 90px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.partner-item:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.partner-item img { max-height: 55px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; }

/* ============================================================
   PLACEMENTS
============================================================ */
.placements-section {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 5rem 0;
}
.placements-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.placement-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.placement-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(197,160,89,0.25); }
.placement-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.placement-info {
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
}
.placement-info strong { display: block; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
.placement-info span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 500; }

/* ============================================================
   COMPANIES
============================================================ */
.companies-section { background: var(--dark); padding: 5rem 0; }
.companies-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-items: stretch;
}
.company-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 70px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  filter: grayscale(30%);
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.company-item:hover { filter: grayscale(0%); opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.company-item img { max-height: 38px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; }

/* ============================================================
   ACHIEVEMENTS
============================================================ */
.achievements-section { background: var(--surface); padding: 5rem 0; }
.achievement-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  background: var(--surface2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.achievement-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(197,160,89,0.25); }
.achievement-card img { max-height: 120px; width: auto; margin: 0 auto 1.25rem; object-fit: contain; }
.achievement-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); margin: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
============================================================ */
.testimonials-section { background: var(--dark); padding: 5rem 0; }
.testi-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.testi-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.featured-testi {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--surface3));
  border-left-color: var(--accent-lt);
}
.testi-stars { color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.testi-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-style: italic; }
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
.testi-avatar { font-size: 2.2rem; color: var(--accent); }
.testi-author strong { display: block; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
.testi-author span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ============================================================
   FAQ
============================================================ */
.faq-section { background: var(--surface); padding: 5rem 0; }
.faq-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 180px; }
.faq-sidebar p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 0; }
.faq-accordion { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.faq-item {
  background: var(--surface2) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-btn {
  background: var(--surface2) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border: none !important;
}
.faq-btn:not(.collapsed) {
  background: var(--surface3) !important;
  color: var(--accent) !important;
}
.faq-btn::after { filter: invert(1); }
.faq-body {
  background: var(--surface2) !important;
  color: var(--text-muted) !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem !important;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA SECTION
============================================================ */
.cta-section { background: var(--dark); padding: 5rem 0; }
.cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--surface3) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197,160,89,0.2);
}
.cta-contact-list { margin: 1.5rem 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.cta-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.cta-contact-item i { color: var(--accent); }
.cta-form-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
}
.cta-form-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.cta-form-card h4 span { color: var(--accent); }
.cta-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #2d3436;
  background: #f8fafc;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
}
.cta-input::placeholder { color: #94a3b8; }
.cta-input:focus { border-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197,160,89,0.15); background: #fff; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
============================================================ */
footer { background: var(--primary-dk); }
.footer-top { padding: 4rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
.footer-logo { height: 48px; width: auto; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 280px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; }
.footer-socials a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-socials a:hover { background: var(--accent); color: var(--primary-dk); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.footer-heading {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; }
.footer-links li a, .footer-links li {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
}
.footer-links li a:hover { color: var(--accent); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-sub { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer-subscribe {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  border-radius: 50px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.footer-subscribe input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  outline: none;
}
.footer-subscribe input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.footer-subscribe button {
  background: var(--accent);
  border: none;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-dk);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-subscribe button:hover { background: var(--accent-lt); }
.footer-bottom {
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; }
.footer-bottom a { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-left: 1.5rem; transition: var(--transition); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* ============================================================
   MODAL
============================================================ */
.sp-modal {
  background: var(--dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem; right: 1rem;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.modal-close-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.modal-left {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--surface3));
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.modal-left-content img { max-width: 160px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.modal-left-content h4 { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.modal-left-content p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.modal-left-content ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.modal-left-content li { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
.modal-left-content i { color: var(--accent); }
.modal-form-wrap { padding: 2.5rem 2rem; }
.modal-form-wrap h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.modal-form-wrap p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.modal-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.85rem; }
.modal-form input,
.modal-form select,
.modal-form textarea {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  width: 100%;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  resize: none;
}
.modal-form input::placeholder,
.modal-form textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.modal-form select { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.modal-form select option { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.modal-form input:focus,
.modal-form select:focus,
.modal-form textarea:focus { border-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197,160,89,0.15); }

/* ============================================================
   FLOATING ELEMENTS
============================================================ */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 500;
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  background: #25d366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.45);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.whatsapp-float:hover { transform: scale(1.1); box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(37,211,102,0.6); }

.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 6rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 500;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--primary-dk);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--accent-lt); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
============================================================ */
/* Mobile nav backdrop */
.nav-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  z-index: 998;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.nav-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .main-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; right: 0;
    width: 280px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--primary-dk);
    z-index: 999;
    max-height: none;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
    overflow-y: auto;
    box-shadow: -8px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  }
  .main-nav.open { transform: translateX(0); }
  .nav-list { flex-direction: column; padding: 5rem 0 2rem; gap: 0; }
  .nav-list li a { padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
  .nav-list li a::after { display: none; }
  .nav-list li a.active { background: rgba(197,160,89,0.1); color: var(--accent); }
  .nav-list li a.nav-cta { margin: 1rem 1.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius); text-align: center; }
  .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .companies-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .placements-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero { padding-top: 220px; }
  .hero-content { padding-right: 0; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
  .hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem,5vw,2.6rem); }
  .accred-card { padding: 2rem; }
  .cta-card { padding: 2rem; }
  /* Float card: static below image on tablet */
  .about-float-card { position: relative; bottom: auto; left: auto; margin-top: 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius); }
  .about-img-wrap { padding-bottom: 0; }
  /* Hero stats full width on tablet */
  .hero-stats { width: 100%; justify-content: flex-start; }
  .hero-stat { flex: 1; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  section { padding: 3rem 0; }
  h2.section-title { font-size: 1.55rem; }
  .header-top { display: none; }
  .hero { padding-top: 175px; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 1.75rem; }
  .hero-subtitle { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .hero-stats { width: 100%; }
  .hero-stat { flex: 1; min-width: 70px; padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem; }
  .hero-stat strong { font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-actions a { text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-form-card { padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem; }
  .stat-card { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
  .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .companies-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .placements-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .logo-img { height: 38px; }
  .accred-card { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .cta-card { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .faq-sidebar { position: static; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
  .footer-brand p { max-width: 100%; }
  .about-float-card { position: static; margin-top: 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius); }
  .about-img-wrap { padding-bottom: 0; }
  .why-card { text-align: center; }
  .why-icon { margin: 0 auto 1.25rem; }
  .section-eyebrow { text-align: center; }
  .section-sub { font-size: 0.92rem; }
  .course-img-wrap { height: 180px; }
  .placement-card img { height: 150px; }
  .testi-card { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .footer-top { padding: 2.5rem 0; }
  .footer-heading { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
  .footer-subscribe input { font-size: 0.8rem; }
  .whatsapp-float { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 1.3rem; bottom: 1.5rem; right: 1rem; }
  .back-to-top { bottom: 5rem; right: 1rem; width: 38px; height: 38px; }
  .modal-left { display: none !important; }
  .modal-form-wrap { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .header-locations { font-size: 0.72rem; }
  .header-badges { display: none !important; }
  .cert-img-wrap { padding: 1rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-title { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .hero-stat { min-width: 50%; flex: none; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 0; }
  .companies-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .placements-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-actions a { text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
  .course-card .course-body { padding: 1.25rem; }
  .about-highlights { gap: 0.5rem; }
  .highlight-item { font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .footer-bottom .row > div { text-align: center !important; }
  .footer-bottom a { margin: 0 0.5rem; display: inline-block; padding: 0.25rem 0; }
}