/* ==========================================================================
   UniLearn / Athena Design System - Main Stylesheet
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand Colors - White, Green, and Blue System */
  --color-primary: #059669;          /* Rich Emerald Green */
  --color-primary-hover: #047857;    /* Deep Emerald */
  --color-primary-light: #ecfdf5;    /* Soft Mint Tint */
  --color-primary-soft: #a7f3d0;     /* Mint / Sage Pill bg */
  --color-primary-dark: #065f46;     /* Forest Green */
  
  /* Secondary Tech & Ocean Blue */
  --color-secondary: #0284c7;        /* Tech Ocean Blue */
  --color-secondary-hover: #0369a1;  /* Deep Sky Blue */
  --color-secondary-light: #e0f2fe;  /* Ice Blue Light Tint */
  --color-secondary-soft: #bae6fd;   /* Soft Sky Blue */
  --color-blue-primary: #2563eb;     /* Royal Tech Blue */
  --color-blue-dark: #1d4ed8;        /* Deep Royal */

  --color-accent-gold: #f59e0b;      /* Trust Amber for Rating Stars */
  --color-accent-amber: #d97706;     /* Warm Amber */
  
  /* Slate Navy Neutrals */
  --color-dark: #0f172a;             /* Deep Navy Slate (Headings & Hero) */
  --color-dark-surface: #1e293b;     /* Slate Navy Surface (Footer, Dark Headers) */
  --color-dark-body: #334155;        /* Slate 700 Body Copy */
  
  --color-muted: #64748b;            /* Slate 500 */
  --color-muted-light: #94a3b8;      /* Slate 400 */
  --color-border: #e2e8f0;           /* Slate 200 */
  --color-border-light: #f1f5f9;     /* Slate 100 */
  
  --color-bg-light: #f8fafc;         /* Crisp White-Slate Surface */
  --color-bg-alt: #f0fdf4;           /* Mint 50 Clean Alternate Background */
  --color-white: #ffffff;            /* Crisp Pure White */
  
  /* Brand Gradients (Green + Blue) */
  --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #0284c7 100%);
  --gradient-primary-reverse: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #059669 100%);
  --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf4 0%, #ecfdf5 45%, #f0f9ff 75%, #e0f2fe 100%);
  --gradient-card-ribbon: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #10b981 100%);
  --gradient-blue-ribbon: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #2563eb 100%);
  --gradient-dark-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 60%, #0f172a 100%);
  
  /* Typography */
  --font-primary: 'Lato', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  
  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --shadow-hover: 0 12px 28px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.15);
  --shadow-blue-hover: 0 12px 28px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.18);
  
  /* Radii */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-pill: 27px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  
  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.3s ease;
  --transition-elastic: 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.28, 0.55, 0.385, 1.4);
}

/* Reset & Box Sizing */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  color: var(--color-dark-body);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.5;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

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

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}

/* Container & Grid Layout */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 20px;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.container-fluid {
  width: 100%;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
}

.row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-left: -12px;
  margin-right: -12px;
}

[class*="col-"] {
  padding-left: 12px;
  padding-right: 12px;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .col-md-3 { width: 25%; }
  .col-md-4 { width: 33.3333%; }
  .col-md-6 { width: 50%; }
  .col-md-7 { width: 58.3333%; }
  .col-md-8 { width: 66.6667%; }
  .col-md-12 { width: 100%; }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .col-lg-3 { width: 25%; }
  .col-lg-4 { width: 33.3333%; }
  .col-lg-5 { width: 41.6667%; }
  .col-lg-6 { width: 50%; }
  .col-lg-7 { width: 58.3333%; }
  .col-lg-8 { width: 66.6667%; }
  .col-lg-9 { width: 75%; }
}

/* Section Header Component */
.section-head {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.section-head h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-head .highlight-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 2px 14px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.section-head p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  max-width: 760px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Tabs System */
.tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.tab-btn {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.tab-btn:hover {
  background-color: #e9ecef;
}

.tab-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-soft);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-soft);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.tab-view-all {
  margin-left: auto;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.tab-view-all:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Top Info Bar */
.top-info-bar {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1002;
}
.top-info-bar a {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.top-info-bar a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. Site Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.site-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 50%, #22c55e 100%);
  z-index: 1001;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.navbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 76px;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.brand-logo .logo-mark {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.3);
}

.brand-logo span.accent {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Explore Button & Mega Menu */
.explore-btn-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.btn-explore {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.6px solid var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 8px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-explore:hover, .btn-explore.active {
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-explore .chevron {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  font-size: 11px;
}

.btn-explore.active .chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Mega Menu Dropdown */
.mega-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 14px);
  left: 0;
  width: 720px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  display: none;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1050;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.25s ease forwards;
}

.mega-menu.open {
  display: grid;
}

.mega-categories {
  background-color: #fafbfc;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  padding: 16px 0;
}

.mega-cat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-cat-item:hover, .mega-cat-item.active {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  padding-left: 16px;
}

.mega-cat-item .cat-icon {
  margin-right: 10px;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.mega-content {
  padding: 24px;
}

.mega-panel {
  display: none;
}

.mega-panel.active {
  display: block;
}

.mega-panel h4 {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-primary-light);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.mega-courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}

.mega-course-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-dark-body);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-course-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Nav Search Box */
.nav-search {
  position: relative;
  width: 250px;
}

.nav-search input {
  width: 100%;
  height: 40px;
  padding: 8px 16px 8px 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1.2px solid #ced4da;
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-search input:focus {
  outline: none;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.18);
}

.nav-search .search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #8c8c8c;
  font-size: 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Nav Right & Dropdowns */
.nav-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 22px;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 8px 0;
}

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

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 200px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 8px 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: none;
  z-index: 1000;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Auth Buttons */
.nav-auth {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.btn-login {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.btn-login:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-hover);
}

.btn-get-started {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1.8px solid var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 9px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-get-started:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Mobile Nav Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Hero Banner & Course Advertisement Slider
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-slider-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 590px;
}

.hero-slide {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  padding: 50px 0 65px;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  animation: heroSlideFadeIn 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes heroSlideFadeIn {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Slider Circular Arrows */
.slider-arrow-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: bold;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 25;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.slider-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.35);
}
.slider-arrow-prev {
  left: 24px;
}
.slider-arrow-next {
  right: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .slider-arrow-btn {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-slide {
    padding: 30px 0 55px;
  }
  .hero-ad-card {
    margin-top: 28px;
  }
}

/* Slider Bottom Dots */
.hero-slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 25;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.hero-slider-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #cbd5e1;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.hero-slider-dot.active {
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.4);
}

/* Course Advertisement Card (Slides 2, 3, 4) */
.hero-ad-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  padding: 30px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.hero-ad-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.14);
}
.hero-ad-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #059669 0%, #0284c7 100%);
}
.hero-ad-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.hero-ad-badge {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.hero-ad-title {
  font-size: 23px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.hero-ad-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.hero-ad-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.hero-ad-tag {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #334155;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.hero-ad-specs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.hero-ad-spec-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.hero-ad-spec-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hero-ad-spec-val {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
}
.hero-ad-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #0284c7 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 15px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.3);
}
.hero-ad-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 50px;
  padding-bottom: 70px;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 560px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.badge-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.3);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 58px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.typewriter-wrapper {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  border-right: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  padding-right: 4px;
  animation: blinkCursor 0.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes blinkCursor {
  0%, 100% { border-color: var(--color-primary); }
  50% { border-color: transparent; }
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: #4a4a4a;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* 3D Interactive Card Deck - Enlarged & Image-Enhanced */
.hero-deck-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  perspective: 1200px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.deck-decor-bg {
  position: absolute;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.16) 0%, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08) 60%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.deck-star {
  position: absolute;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  font-size: 28px;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: floatUpDown 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.deck-star.star-1 {
  top: 15px;
  right: 40px;
  font-size: 32px;
}

.deck-star.star-2 {
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 20px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 24px;
  animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

@keyframes floatUpDown {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(15deg); }
}

.deck-cards {
  position: relative;
  width: 440px;
  height: 390px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.deck-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 4px 14px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-elastic), opacity 0.4s ease, z-index 0.4s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.18);
  padding: 0;
}

.deck-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Card Image Box */
.deck-card-image-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 190px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f172a;
}

.deck-card-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.deck-card:hover .deck-card-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.deck-card-badge-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 4;
}

.deck-card-badge {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.deck-card-fee-pill {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Card Body Content */
.deck-card-body {
  padding: 16px 22px 10px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.deck-card-category {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.deck-card-title {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
}

.deck-card-title span {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 4px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.deck-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding: 12px 22px 16px;
  background: #fafbfc;
}

.deck-card-uni {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
}

.deck-card-link {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.deck-card:hover .deck-card-link {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Deck card stack positions */
.deck-card[data-index="0"] {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  z-index: 5;
  opacity: 1;
}

.deck-card[data-index="1"] {
  transform: translateY(-20px) scale(0.93);
  z-index: 4;
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.deck-card[data-index="2"] {
  transform: translateY(-40px) scale(0.86);
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: 0.82;
}

.deck-card[data-index="3"] {
  transform: translateY(-60px) scale(0.79);
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.deck-card[data-index="4"] {
  transform: translateY(-80px) scale(0.72);
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-deck-container {
    height: 440px;
    margin-top: 24px;
  }
  .deck-cards {
    width: 380px;
    height: 360px;
  }
  .deck-card-image-box {
    height: 160px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero-deck-container {
    height: 400px;
  }
  .deck-cards {
    width: 310px;
    height: 340px;
  }
  .deck-card-image-box {
    height: 140px;
  }
  .deck-card-title {
    font-size: 19px;
  }
  .deck-card-title span {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Academic Programs Section (Degree Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-academic {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.cards-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

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

/* Course Degree Card */
.course-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.course-card-top {
  padding: 20px 22px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.partner-logo-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.partner-logo-mark {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #e8f4fd;
  color: #0d6efd;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.partner-logo-text {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #495057;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.partner-logo-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #868e96;
}

.course-pricing {
  text-align: right;
}

.course-price {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1;
}

.course-rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #666;
}

.stars {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  font-size: 11px;
}

.course-card-title {
  padding: 0 22px 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-card-title h4 {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.course-partner-ribbon {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 9px 22px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.course-card-footer {
  padding: 14px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background-color: #fafafa;
  border-top: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.course-duration {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #666;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.course-duration strong {
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.course-learn-more {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Short Courses Section
   ========================================================================== */
.section-shortcourses {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.short-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.short-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.short-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.short-card-header {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.short-cert-body {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #495057;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.badge-free-cert {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.short-thumbnail {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 140px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3c72 0%, #2a5298 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.short-thumbnail.t-green { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ba360 0%, #3cba92 100%); }
.short-thumbnail.t-purple { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #654ea3 0%, #eaafc8 100%); }
.short-thumbnail.t-orange { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f12711 0%, #f5af19 100%); }

.thumbnail-icon {
  font-size: 44px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.short-card-body {
  padding: 18px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.short-card-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.short-card-meta {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #777;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.short-btn-start {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.short-btn-start:hover {
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--color-primary-hover);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. Why Athena / Platform Features
   ========================================================================== */
.section-why {
  padding: 85px 0;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.why-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.why-lms-mockup {
  position: relative;
  background: #1e2229;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.mockup-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  padding-left: 6px;
}

.mockup-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #ff5f56;
}
.mockup-dot:nth-child(2) { background-color: #ffbd2e; }
.mockup-dot:nth-child(3) { background-color: #27c93f; }

.mockup-screen {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 18px;
}

.mockup-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.mockup-module-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.mockup-progress {
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: #eee;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.mockup-progress-bar {
  width: 68%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent-gold));
}

.mockup-checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.mockup-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #555;
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.mockup-check {
  color: #27c93f;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.why-features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}

.why-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
}

.feature-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1.8px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 20px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.feature-info h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.feature-info p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Global Collaboration & Partners
   ========================================================================== */
.section-collaborate {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: #fcfcfd;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.collaborate-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.collab-visual {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #eef5ff 0%, #ffffff 80%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.network-globe-icon {
  font-size: 90px;
  color: #4a90e2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  animation: pulseGlobe 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGlobe {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.06); }
}

.stats-counter-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 36px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.stat-box h4 {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.stat-box p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #666;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.collab-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.partner-pills-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.partner-pill {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #444;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.partner-pill span.dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Insights & Articles Section
   ========================================================================== */
.section-insights {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 7fr 5fr;
  gap: 30px;
}

.featured-article-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.featured-cover {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1f4037 0%, #99f2c8 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 60px;
}

.featured-article-card .content {
  padding: 24px;
}

.featured-article-card .badge-cat {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.featured-article-card h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.featured-article-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.mini-articles-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.mini-article-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.mini-article-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.mini-thumb {
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4b6cb7 0%, #182848 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 24px;
}

.mini-thumb.purple { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8e2de2 0%, #4a00e0 100%); }
.mini-thumb.orange { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff416c 0%, #ff4b2b 100%); }

.mini-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.mini-content h4 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.mini-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.mini-tag {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mini-read-more {
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.mini-article-card:hover .mini-read-more {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. App Download Banner & Pre-Footer CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.section-app-banner {
  padding: 40px 0 60px;
}

.app-banner-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf4 0%, #ecfdf5 50%, #eff6ff 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 50px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.08);
}

.app-banner-info h2 {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #065f46 0%, var(--color-primary) 50%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.app-banner-info p {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.app-download-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-store {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-store:hover {
  background-color: #000;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-store .store-icon {
  font-size: 22px;
}

.btn-store span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #ccc;
  line-height: 1;
}

.app-banner-mockup {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.mobile-phone-frame {
  width: 170px;
  height: 250px;
  background: #222;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 4px solid #333;
  padding: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.phone-screen {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.phone-screen-logo {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.phone-screen-card {
  background: #f8f9fa;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Pre-Footer CTA Bar */
.section-pre-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1f2329 0%, #292d34 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 44px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.pre-footer-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.pre-footer-content h3 {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-join-now {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.4);
}

.btn-join-now:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. Deep Charcoal Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-dark-surface);
  color: #c5c5c5;
  padding: 70px 0 30px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-brand .brand-logo {
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #a0a0a0;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.social-link {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #3f3f3f;
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #a8a8a8;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), padding-left var(--transition-fast);
}

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

/* Newsletter Form */
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.newsletter-form input[type="text"],
.newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
  width: 100%;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid #484848;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.newsletter-form input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.form-check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #999;
  margin: 4px 0;
}

.btn-newsletter-submit {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: none;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-newsletter-submit:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
}

/* Quotes Slider & Consultation Row */
.footer-middle-row {
  border-top: 1px solid #3d3d3d;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #3d3d3d;
  padding: 30px 0;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.consult-box h4 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.consult-box p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #999;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.btn-consult {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 9px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.quotes-slider {
  position: relative;
  padding-right: 40px;
}

.quote-item {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #d1d1d1;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.quote-author {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Footer Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #888;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. Sticky Bottom Webinar Ticker & Floating Widgets
   ========================================================================== */
.sticky-webinar-ticker {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  z-index: 990;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  padding: 10px 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.sticky-webinar-ticker.dismissed {
  transform: translateY(100%);
}

.ticker-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.ticker-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.badge-ticker-live {
  background-color: #ff9800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.badge-ticker-type {
  background-color: #ffb74d;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.ticker-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.ticker-time {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #666;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-left: 1px solid #ddd;
  padding-left: 12px;
}

.ticker-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.btn-ticker-register {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 7px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-ticker-register:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
}

.btn-ticker-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #999;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}

.btn-ticker-close:hover {
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

/* Cookie Consent Banner */
.cookie-consent-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding: 14px 0;
  z-index: 995;
  display: none;
}

.cookie-consent-bar.active {
  display: block;
}

.cookie-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}

.cookie-content p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #444;
}

.cookie-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.btn-cookie-accept {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-cookie-decline {
  background-color: #e9ecef;
  color: #495057;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Floating AI Chat Assistant */
.floating-chat-widget {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 64px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 999;
}

.chat-bubble-btn {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition-elastic);
}

.chat-bubble-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.chat-preview-box {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 68px;
  right: 0;
  width: 320px;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: popIn 0.25s ease;
}

.chat-preview-box.open {
  display: flex;
}

.chat-box-header {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.chat-box-header h5 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.chat-box-body {
  padding: 16px;
  max-height: 240px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.chat-msg {
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.chat-msg.bot {
  background-color: #f1f3f5;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.chat-box-footer {
  display: flex;
  border-top: 1px solid #eee;
  padding: 8px;
}

.chat-box-footer input {
  flex-grow: 1;
  border: none;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.chat-box-footer input:focus {
  outline: none;
}

.chat-box-footer button {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
}

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

@keyframes popIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.9); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. Responsive Breakpoints & Mobile Styles
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .short-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .mega-menu {
    width: 620px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .navbar {
    height: 68px;
  }
  
  .nav-right .nav-links,
  .nav-right .nav-auth,
  .nav-search {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  
  .btn-explore {
    padding: 6px 16px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 100px;
    padding-bottom: 50px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 40px;
  }

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

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

  .why-wrapper,
  .collaborate-grid,
  .insights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .app-banner-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 30px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .app-download-buttons {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .footer-middle-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .hero-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .hero-deck-container {
    height: 420px;
    margin-top: 24px;
  }

  .deck-cards {
    width: 320px;
    height: 350px;
  }

  .cards-grid,
  .short-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .pre-footer-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .ticker-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .ticker-time {
    display: none;
  }

  .ticker-actions {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .cookie-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. Multi-Page Interior Architecture & Components (White, Green, Blue)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Breadcrumb Navigation */
.breadcrumb-nav {
  padding: 18px 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}
.breadcrumb-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  list-style: none;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.breadcrumb-item a {
  color: var(--color-dark-body);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.breadcrumb-item a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.breadcrumb-separator {
  color: var(--color-muted-light);
}
.breadcrumb-item.active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Interior Page Hero */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  padding: 48px 0 48px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.page-hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
}
.page-hero-single {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.page-hero-title {
  font-size: 44px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.page-hero-title .text-gradient {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.page-hero-lead {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--color-dark-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-badge-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/* Page Hero Stats Bar */
.hero-specs-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.spec-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.spec-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.spec-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.spec-val {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

/* Sticky Course Sub-Navigation Bar */
.course-subnav-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: 76px;
  z-index: 900;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.subnav-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.subnav-pills::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}
.subnav-link {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark-body);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  background: transparent;
}
.subnav-link:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.subnav-link.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.25);
}

/* Asymmetric 2-Column Page Layouts (Course Detail, Webinars, Blog) */
.page-layout-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 50px 0 80px;
}
.main-column {
  min-width: 0;
}
.sidebar-sticky-column {
  position: sticky;
  top: 150px;
}

/* Pricing Calculator Card */
.pricing-calculator-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.calc-nav-tabs {
  display: flex;
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 4px;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.calc-tab-btn {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-align: center;
}
.calc-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.calc-plan-box {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-primary-soft);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.plan-cost-display {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.plan-cost-display span {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}
.calc-features-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.calc-features-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-dark-body);
}

/* Syllabus & FAQ Accordion */
.accordion-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.accordion-item-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.accordion-item-card.open {
  border-color: var(--color-primary-soft);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.accordion-header-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.accordion-header-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.accordion-icon-toggle {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), background-color var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.accordion-item-card.open .accordion-icon-toggle {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.accordion-content-panel {
  padding: 0 24px 20px;
  display: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-dark-body);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  padding-top: 16px;
}
.accordion-item-card.open .accordion-content-panel {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.25s ease;
}

/* Sticky High-Conversion Lead Wizard Card */
.sticky-lead-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-primary-soft);
}
.lead-card-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.lead-badge-offer {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.lead-card-header h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.lead-card-header p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}
.lead-form-fields {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.form-input-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.form-input-group label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark-body);
}
.form-control-input {
  height: 42px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.form-control-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.15);
}
.phone-input-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.country-code-select {
  width: 90px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 0 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  font-size: 13px;
}
.btn-submit-wizard {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: none;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.35);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.btn-submit-wizard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.45);
}
.trust-bullets-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

/* Sample Certificate Preview Box */
.certificate-preview-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 8px solid #f1f5f9;
  outline: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin: 30px 0;
}
.cert-watermark-seal {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px dashed var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  transform: rotate(-15deg);
}

/* Blockchain Verification Explainer */
.blockchain-verify-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  margin: 50px 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
}
.blockchain-verify-banner h3 {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.blockchain-verify-banner p {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Webinars Listing & Cards */
.webinar-card-item {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr 140px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.webinar-card-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary-soft);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.webinar-date-box {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-primary-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10px 4px;
}
.date-month {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.date-day {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.webinar-info h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.webinar-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}
.badge-live-tag {
  background: #ef4444;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Editorial Blog Article Layout */
.blog-editorial-hero {
  background: var(--gradient-dark-hero);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 140px 0 60px;
  position: relative;
}
.blog-hero-category {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.blog-editorial-hero h1 {
  font-size: 44px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  max-width: 900px;
}
.blog-author-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #94a3b8;
}
.author-avatar-img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
}
.blog-article-body {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #334155;
}
.blog-article-body p {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.blog-article-body h2 {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 40px 0 16px;
}
.editorial-quote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  padding: 24px 30px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  margin: 36px 0;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-style: italic;
}
.sticky-toc-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.sticky-toc-card h5 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.toc-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.toc-link {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.toc-link:hover, .toc-link.active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding-left: 6px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
}

/* Institutional Trust & Accreditation (2-Column) */
.accreditation-grid-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding: 60px 0 100px;
}
.vertical-subnav-menu {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}
.vertical-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark-body);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.vertical-nav-link:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.vertical-nav-link:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.vertical-nav-link.active {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
}
.institution-partner-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: start;
}
.partner-crest-box {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 36px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.partner-info-box h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.partner-recognition-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 12px 0 16px;
}
.partner-pill {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--color-secondary-light);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/* Responsive adjustments for 2-column pages */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .page-hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hero-specs-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .page-layout-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sidebar-sticky-column {
    position: static;
  }
  .accreditation-grid-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .vertical-subnav-menu {
    position: static;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }
  .blockchain-verify-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .webinar-card-item {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .page-hero-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
  .hero-specs-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .institution-partner-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .calc-nav-tabs {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. Green Tech Jhang Admissions Wizard, Branch Cards & PKR Badges
   ========================================================================== */
.course-filter-pill {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
.course-filter-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: #ecfdf5;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.course-filter-pill.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.3);
}

.wizard-progress-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.wizard-progress-bar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-border);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.step-progress-item {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0 12px;
}
.step-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.step-progress-item.active .step-circle {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.35);
}
.step-progress-item.completed .step-circle {
  background: #10b981;
  border-color: #10b981;
  color: #fff;
}
.step-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}
.step-progress-item.active .step-label {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.wizard-card-box {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.form-grid-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .form-grid-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.form-section-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-primary-light);
}
.pkr-fee-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #059669;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.2);
}

/* Branch Cards */
.branch-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin: 36px 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .branch-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.branch-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.branch-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.branch-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 5px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
}
.branch-pill-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  background: var(--color-secondary-light);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.branch-card h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.branch-info-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 20px 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-dark-body);
}
.branch-info-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}
.whatsapp-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #25d366;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.whatsapp-cta-btn:hover {
  background: #1eb854;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Mobile Off-Canvas Drawer */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 320px;
  max-width: 85vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: #ffffff;
  z-index: 10000;
  box-shadow: 6px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.mobile-nav-drawer.open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.mobile-nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 9999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.mobile-nav-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}
.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.drawer-close-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 28px;
  color: #64748b;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0 6px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.mobile-drawer-body {
  padding: 20px;
}
.mobile-menu-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.mobile-menu-list li a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.mobile-menu-list li a:hover {
  color: #059669;
}