/**
 * Career Care India - Master Stylesheet
 * Brand: Career Care India
 * Design Language: Modern, Premium, Agency-Grade, Light & High-Contrast
 * Fonts: Plus Jakarta Sans (Headings/Display) + Inter (Body) + JetBrains Mono (Code/Badges)
 */

/* ====================================================================
   1. Design System Tokens & Custom Variables
   ==================================================================== */
:root {
    /* Brand Accent Colors */
    --color-primary: #2563eb;          /* High-vibrancy royal blue */
    --color-primary-hover: #1d4ed8;    /* Deep cobalt */
    --color-primary-light: #eff6ff;    /* Clean azure tint */
    --color-primary-subtle: #dbeafe;
    --color-primary-border: #bfdbfe;

    /* Secondary & Accent Highlights */
    --color-teal: #0d9488;             /* Emerald teal for compliance & growth */
    --color-teal-hover: #0f766e;
    --color-teal-light: #f0fdfa;
    --color-teal-border: #99f6e4;

    --color-indigo: #4f46e5;
    --color-indigo-light: #eef2ff;

    /* Typography & Neutral Obsidian Scale */
    --color-navy-dark: #090d16;        /* Near obsidian */
    --color-navy: #0f172a;             /* Deep slate navy for headings */
    --color-navy-muted: #1e293b;       /* Secondary headings */
    --color-text-body: #334155;        /* High-readability slate 700 */
    --color-text-muted: #64748b;       /* Subtle text slate 500 */
    --color-text-light: #94a3b8;       /* Placeholders slate 400 */

    /* Surface & Background Palette */
    --color-white: #ffffff;
    --color-bg-base: #f8fafc;          /* Refined cool slate background */
    --color-bg-surface: #ffffff;       /* Pure white card surface */
    --color-bg-subtle: #f1f5f9;        /* Input & badge background */
    --color-bg-elevated: #ffffff;
    --color-border: #e2e8f0;           /* Hairline separator */
    --color-border-hover: #cbd5e1;
    --color-border-focus: #94a3b8;

    /* Status Notifications */
    --color-success: #10b981;
    --color-success-bg: #ecfdf5;
    --color-success-border: #a7f3d0;
    --color-error: #ef4444;
    --color-error-bg: #fef2f2;
    --color-error-border: #fecaca;

    /* Typography Families */
    --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', 'Fira Code', Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;

    /* Geometry & Radius */
    --radius-xs: 4px;
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 14px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --radius-xl: 28px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;

    /* Container Metrics */
    --container-max-width: 1240px;
    --container-padding: 1.5rem;

    /* Elevation & Multi-Layer Box Shadows */
    --shadow-subtle: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    --shadow-card: 0 2px 8px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), 0 1px 3px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    --shadow-elevated: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 4px 10px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    --shadow-hover: 0 20px 38px -8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    --shadow-focus: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18);

    /* Animation Timings */
    --ease-out-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
    --transition-base: 0.25s var(--ease-out-smooth);
    --transition-slow: 0.4s var(--ease-out-smooth);
}

/* ====================================================================
   2. Reset & High-Precision Typography
   ==================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-base);
    color: var(--color-text-body);
    line-height: 1.65;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

main {
    flex: 1 0 auto;
}

/* Headings with Plus Jakarta Sans */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 5vw, 3.4rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 800; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.55rem); font-weight: 700; }
h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; }
h5 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; }

p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

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

a {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary-hover);
}

img, svg {
    display: block;
    max-width: 100%;
}

ul, ol {
    list-style: none;
}

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

/* Keyboard Accessibility Outline */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-focus);
}

/* Top Scroll Progress Bar */
#scrollProgressBar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-teal));
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* ====================================================================
   3. Layout Utilities & Ambient Glows
   ==================================================================== */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: var(--container-padding);
    padding-right: var(--container-padding);
}

.section {
    padding-top: 5.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.section-alt {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.75rem auto;
}

.section-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
    background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-primary-border);
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.section-header h2 {
    margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}

.section-header p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Ambient Subtle Mesh Glows */
.ambient-glow-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 0;
}

.ambient-glow-circle {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.5;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.glow-blue {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0) 70%);
}

.glow-teal {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15) 0%, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0) 70%);
}

/* ====================================================================
   4. Buttons & Interactive Micro-Interactions
   ==================================================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    padding: 0.825rem 1.65rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    text-align: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    user-select: none;
}

.btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.98);
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #1d4ed8 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #1e40af 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-border);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary-border);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.btn-teal {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-teal) 0%, #0f766e 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25);
}

.btn-teal:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e 0%, #115e59 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.35);
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 0.55rem 1.05rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.btn svg {
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

/* Badges with Live Pulse Dots */
.badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.badge-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-primary-border);
}

.badge-teal {
    background-color: var(--color-teal-light);
    color: var(--color-teal);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-teal-border);
}

.badge-subtle {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-subtle);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.badge-live-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: currentColor;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.8); }
}

/* ====================================================================
   5. Top Bar & Glassmorphic Sticky Header
   ==================================================================== */
.top-bar {
    background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.top-bar .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.top-bar-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.top-bar-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    color: #e2e8f0;
}

.top-bar-item a {
    color: #e2e8f0;
}

.top-bar-item a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.top-bar-item svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    fill: currentColor;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.top-bar-tagline {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #94a3b8;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Glassmorphic Sticky Navbar */
.navbar-wrapper {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.navbar-wrapper.scrolled {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-border);
}

.navbar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 76px;
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

/* Dedicated Logo Area */
.logo-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo-img {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 210px;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

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

/* Nav Menu Links with balanced, comfortable spacing */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-size: 0.945rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    position: relative;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

/* Right Corner CTA Button */
.nav-cta {
    margin-left: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-cta .btn {
    padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22);
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.hamburger-icon {
    width: 26px;
    height: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.hamburger-line {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2.5px;
    background-color: var(--color-navy);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle.open .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8.5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle.open .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle.open .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
    display: none;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 1.25rem var(--container-padding) 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.open {
    display: block;
    animation: drawerSlideDown 0.3s var(--ease-out-smooth);
}

@keyframes drawerSlideDown {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.mobile-nav-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover, .mobile-nav-link.active {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ====================================================================
   6. Hero Section — Agency Grade Split Layout
   ==================================================================== */
.hero-section {
    padding: 5rem 0 5.5rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 650px;
}

.hero-badge-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-primary-border);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    max-width: 100%;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: left;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 5vw, 3.45rem);
    line-height: 1.18;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    word-break: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.hero-title .text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-teal) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-subtext {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text-body);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Hero Trust Verification Line */
.hero-trust-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    max-width: 100%;
    width: auto;
}

.hero-trust-badge-icon {
    color: var(--color-teal);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-trust-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-body);
}

.hero-trust-text strong {
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

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

.hero-interactive-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.hero-tab-nav {
    display: flex;
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.5rem;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.hero-tab-btn {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-tab-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.hero-tab-content {
    display: none;
    padding: 1.75rem;
}

.hero-tab-content.active {
    display: block;
    animation: fadeInTab 0.35s var(--ease-out-smooth);
}

@keyframes fadeInTab {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(4px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.code-mockup-wrapper {
    background-color: #0f172a;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.code-keyword { color: #60a5fa; font-weight: 600; }
.code-fn { color: #34d399; }
.code-str { color: #fde047; }
.code-comment { color: #64748b; font-style: italic; }

.hero-feature-chips {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.hero-chip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-base);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.hero-chip svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Floating Verification Pill */
.hero-floating-pill {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    right: -15px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-pill-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-teal-light);
    color: var(--color-teal);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-pill-text h5 {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.hero-pill-text p {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ====================================================================
   7. Learning Tracks (Spotlight Cards)
   ==================================================================== */
.categories-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.spotlight-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.spotlight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--color-primary-border);
}

.card-top {
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.track-icon-wrapper {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.spotlight-card:hover .track-icon-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-2deg);
}

.icon-blue {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.icon-teal {
    background-color: var(--color-teal-light);
    color: var(--color-teal);
}

.icon-navy {
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.spotlight-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.spotlight-card p {
    color: var(--color-text-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.card-cta-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.spotlight-card:hover .card-cta-link {
    gap: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-primary-hover);
}

/* ====================================================================
   8. Course Cards Grid & Elements
   ==================================================================== */
.courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(290px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.course-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.course-card-banner {
    height: 125px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #edf2f7 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.course-icon-badge {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.course-badge-pill {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.course-card-body {
    padding: 1.65rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-category-tag {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-teal);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.course-card-title {
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.course-card-title a {
    color: inherit;
}

.course-card-title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.course-card-desc {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.885rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-meta-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.95rem;
    padding-top: 0.95rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.course-meta-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.course-meta-item svg {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.course-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

/* ====================================================================
   9. Course Filters & Search Bar (courses.php)
   ==================================================================== */
.courses-filter-bar {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.search-input-group {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1 1 300px;
}

.search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.15rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.search-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.825rem 1.15rem 0.825rem 2.85rem;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-subtle);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.search-input:focus {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-focus);
    outline: none;
}

.category-tabs {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tab-btn {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.865rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.tab-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-navy);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-subtle);
}

.tab-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--color-navy);
    color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
}

/* Catalog Results Counter */
.catalog-status-bar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ====================================================================
   10. Pedagogical Comparison Table (Why Choose Us)
   ==================================================================== */
.comparison-table-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    text-align: left;
}

.comparison-table th, .comparison-table td {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.comparison-table th {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.comparison-table th.col-highlight {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.comparison-table td.col-highlight {
    background-color: rgba(239, 246, 255, 0.4);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.comparison-table tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* ====================================================================
   11. 4-Stage Learning Architecture (Interactive Timeline)
   ==================================================================== */
.journey-timeline {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.journey-step-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.25rem 1.65rem;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.journey-step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.step-number-badge {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #1d4ed8 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.journey-step-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.journey-step-card p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ====================================================================
   12. Career Guidance Banner
   ==================================================================== */
.guidance-cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdfa 0%, #eff6ff 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-teal-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-primary-border);
    padding: 5rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.guidance-cta-content {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.guidance-cta-content h2 {
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.guidance-cta-content p {
    color: var(--color-text-body);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

/* ====================================================================
   13. Student Enquiry / Contact Section
   ==================================================================== */
.enquiry-form-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.75rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.35rem;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

.form-group.full-width {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-label {
    font-size: 0.885rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.form-label .required {
    color: var(--color-error);
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.825rem 1.15rem;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-subtle);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-focus);
    outline: none;
}

.form-control.is-invalid {
    border-color: var(--color-error);
    background-color: var(--color-error-bg);
}

.field-error {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-error);
    display: none;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.field-error.visible {
    display: block;
}

.form-bot-field {
    display: none !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
}

/* Feedback Alerts */
.alert {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.alert-success {
    background-color: var(--color-success-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-success-border);
    color: #065f46;
}

.alert-error {
    background-color: var(--color-error-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-error-border);
    color: #991b1b;
}

/* ====================================================================
   14. Course Details Layout & Accordion
   ==================================================================== */
.course-hero-header {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
    padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    position: relative;
}

.course-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.45fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.course-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.75rem);
    margin: 0.85rem 0 1.15rem;
}

.course-hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--color-text-body);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.85rem;
}

.course-quick-stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.quick-stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.quick-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.quick-stat-value {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.course-sidebar-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
    position: sticky;
    top: 96px;
}

.sidebar-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.sidebar-highlights-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.sidebar-highlight-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-body);
}

.sidebar-highlight-item svg {
    color: var(--color-teal);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Accordion Component */
.accordion {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.accordion-item {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.accordion-item.active {
    border-color: var(--color-primary-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.accordion-header {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.accordion-header:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-base);
}

.accordion-icon {
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.accordion-content {
    display: none;
    padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-text-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    border-top: 1px solid #f8fafc;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-content {
    display: block;
}

/* ====================================================================
   15. Modal Component
   ==================================================================== */
.modal-backdrop {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    z-index: 10000;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.modal-backdrop.open {
    display: flex;
}

.modal-container {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    max-width: 620px;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    position: relative;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    animation: modalPopIn 0.3s var(--ease-out-smooth);
}

@keyframes modalPopIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.96) translateY(10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}

.modal-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.35rem;
    right: 1.35rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    padding: 0.35rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

/* ====================================================================
   16. Footer
   ==================================================================== */
.footer {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-top: 5rem;
}

.footer-top-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-brand-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 50px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.footer-brand-desc {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.footer-col-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.footer-links-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-link {
    color: var(--color-text-body);
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-body);
    margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}

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

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.social-icon-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-subtle);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-text-body);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-bottom {
    background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.footer-bottom .container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ====================================================================
   17. Scroll Reveal Animation Classes
   ==================================================================== */
.reveal-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease-out-smooth), transform 0.6s var(--ease-out-smooth);
}

.reveal-up.is-revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-fade {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out-smooth);
}

.reveal-fade.is-revealed {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Stagger delay helpers */
.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* Reduced motion preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
    .reveal-up {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* ====================================================================
   18. About Us — Dual Pillars, Values & Learner Profiles
   ==================================================================== */
.about-hero-header {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
    padding: 4.5rem 0 3.75rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.dual-pillar-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 3rem 0;
}

.pillar-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--color-primary-border);
}

.pillar-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pillar-icon-badge {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-icon-blue {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.pillar-icon-teal {
    background-color: var(--color-teal-light);
    color: var(--color-teal);
}

.pillar-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.pillar-badge-tech {
    background-color: #dbeafe;
    color: #1e40af;
}

.pillar-badge-tax {
    background-color: #ccfbf1;
    color: #0f766e;
}

.pillar-item-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.pillar-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    color: var(--color-text-body);
}

.pillar-item svg {
    color: var(--color-teal);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0 4rem 0;
}

.value-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.value-icon-box {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-base);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.learner-profiles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0 3.5rem 0;
}

.learner-profile-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.learner-profile-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.learner-badge-pill {
    align-self: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.learner-badge-blue { background-color: #dbeafe; color: #1e40af; }
.learner-badge-teal { background-color: #ccfbf1; color: #0f766e; }
.learner-badge-navy { background-color: #e2e8f0; color: #0f172a; }
.learner-badge-purple { background-color: #ede9fe; color: #6b21a8; }

.policy-card-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* ====================================================================
   19. Contact Page Enhancements & WhatsApp Direct Action
   ==================================================================== */
.contact-hub-header {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
    padding: 4.5rem 0 3.75rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-channels-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-channel-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.15rem;
    padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-channel-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.channel-icon-wrapper {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.whatsapp-direct-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf4 0%, #dcfce7 100%);
    border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.08);
}

.whatsapp-badge-pulse {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #15803d;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 1px solid #86efac;
}

.pulse-dot-green {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #22c55e;
    animation: pulseDot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
    0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7); }
    70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
    100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
}

.whatsapp-action-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background-color: #25d366;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.whatsapp-action-btn:hover {
    background-color: #1eb857;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ====================================================================
   20. Floating WhatsApp Popup & Live Counseling Widget
   ==================================================================== */
.wa-widget-wrapper {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 26px;
    right: 26px;
    z-index: 9999;
    font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', -apple-system, sans-serif);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

/* Floating Trigger Button */
.wa-trigger-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.wa-main-floating-btn {
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.wa-main-floating-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}

.wa-btn-pulse-wave {
    position: absolute;
    top: -5px;
    left: -5px;
    right: -5px;
    bottom: -5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #25D366;
    animation: waPulseRing 2.4s infinite cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.61, 0.355, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes waPulseRing {
    0% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.85; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.28); opacity: 0; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.28); opacity: 0; }
}

.wa-btn-unread-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    background-color: #ef4444;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    animation: waBadgeBounce 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes waBadgeBounce {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.15); }
}

.wa-btn-icon-wa {
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.wa-btn-icon-close {
    display: none;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.wa-widget-wrapper.open .wa-btn-icon-wa {
    display: none;
}

.wa-widget-wrapper.open .wa-btn-icon-close {
    display: block;
}

.wa-widget-wrapper.open .wa-btn-pulse-wave,
.wa-widget-wrapper.open .wa-btn-unread-badge {
    display: none;
}

/* 1. Proactive Nudge Bubble */
.wa-nudge-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border, #e2e8f0);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    max-width: 320px;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    transform-origin: bottom right;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.9) translateY(12px);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.wa-nudge-card.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.wa-nudge-card.dismissed {
    display: none !important;
}

.wa-nudge-dismiss-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 6px;
    right: 8px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: #94a3b8;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.wa-nudge-dismiss-btn:hover {
    color: #0f172a;
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
}

.wa-nudge-body {
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.wa-nudge-avatar-wrap {
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.wa-nudge-logo-img {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 2px;
}

.wa-pulse-indicator {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background-color: #22c55e;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
}

.wa-nudge-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.wa-nudge-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #0f172a;
}

.wa-nudge-time {
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-right: 14px;
}

.wa-nudge-msg {
    font-size: 0.835rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0 0 0.45rem 0;
}

.wa-nudge-cta {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0d9488;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* 2. Chat Modal Window */
.wa-chat-modal {
    width: 380px;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.22);
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.92) translateY(16px);
    transform-origin: bottom right;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.wa-widget-wrapper.open .wa-chat-modal {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.wa-modal-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #075E54 0%, #128C7E 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.wa-header-brand-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.wa-header-avatar-circle {
    position: relative;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.wa-header-logo-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.wa-online-status-badge {
    width: 11px;
    height: 11px;
    background-color: #22c55e;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
}

.wa-brand-title-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.wa-brand-title-row h4 {
    margin: 0;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.wa-verified-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.wa-online-status-text {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.wa-green-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #4ade80;
    display: inline-block;
}

.wa-modal-close-icon {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: color 0.2s, background-color 0.2s;
}

.wa-modal-close-icon:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Chat Body with authentic subtle WhatsApp wallpaper styling */
.wa-modal-chat-body {
    background-color: #efeae2;
    background-image: radial-gradient(#d5cdc4 1.2px, transparent 1.2px);
    background-size: 16px 16px;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    max-height: 330px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.wa-chat-day-stamp {
    align-self: center;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #64748b;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.wa-chat-bubble-incoming {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 0 14px 14px 14px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem 0.65rem 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    position: relative;
    max-width: 92%;
}

.wa-chat-bubble-incoming::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -8px;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-top: 8px solid #ffffff;
    border-left: 8px solid transparent;
}

.wa-bubble-sender {
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #075E54;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.wa-bubble-message {
    font-size: 0.865rem;
    color: #1e293b;
    line-height: 1.48;
}

.wa-bubble-time {
    font-size: 0.675rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    float: right;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Quick Inquiry Chips */
.wa-quick-chips-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.wa-chip-btn {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0f172a;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.wa-chip-btn:hover {
    background-color: #f0fdf4;
    border-color: #22c55e;
    color: #15803d;
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Modal Footer */
.wa-modal-footer {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.15rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.wa-custom-input-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.4rem 0.3rem 0.95rem;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.wa-custom-input-wrap:focus-within {
    border-color: #25D366;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.15);
}

.wa-custom-input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #0f172a;
    background: transparent;
}

.wa-send-arrow-btn {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #25D366;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}

.wa-send-arrow-btn:hover {
    background-color: #1da851;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.wa-direct-launch-cta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #15803d 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.885rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.wa-direct-launch-cta:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1eb857 0%, #166534 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
}

.wa-footer-guarantee {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    color: #64748b;
}

/* Mobile responsive constraints */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .wa-widget-wrapper {
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 18px;
    }

    .wa-main-floating-btn {
        width: 56px;
        height: 56px;
    }

    .wa-chat-modal {
        width: calc(100vw - 36px);
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
}

/* ====================================================================
   18. Explore Courses Modal & Interactive Dialog Styling
   ==================================================================== */
#exploreCoursesModal .modal-container {
    max-width: 960px;
    width: 95vw;
}

.modal-filter-tabs .tab-btn {
    padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.modal-filter-tabs .tab-btn.active,
.modal-filter-tabs .tab-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.modal-course-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Visibility Guarantee: Never let critical cards remain invisible if animation delays occur */
.course-card, 
.enquiry-form-card, 
.modal-course-card, 
.catalog-status-bar, 
.courses-filter-bar {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
}