/* ==========================================================================
   Royal Education Group — Public Website
   Font: Montserrat (headings & body)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    --navy: #1b2152;
    --navy-2: #252c66;
    --navy-deep: #12163a;
    --gold: #f6b621;
    --gold-dark: #d99a06;
    --gold-soft: #fff4d6;
    --sky: #2f7fc8;
    --sky-soft: #e8f2fc;
    --ink: #1d2237;
    --text: #4a5068;
    --muted: #7a8098;
    --line: #e6e8f0;
    --bg: #ffffff;
    --bg-soft: #f6f7fb;
    --radius: 14px;
    --radius-lg: 22px;
    --shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(27, 33, 82, .08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(27, 33, 82, .14);
    --font-head: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
    --font-body: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text);
    background: var(--bg);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

a {
    color: var(--sky);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color .2s;
}

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

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0 0 .5em;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -.2px;
}

h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.79rem, 3.84vw, 2.94rem);
}

h2 {
    font-size: 29px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

h3 {
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

p {
    margin: 0 0 1em;
}

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1220px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    left: -999px;
    top: 0;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    padding: 8px 14px;
    z-index: 999;
}

.skip-link:focus {
    left: 10px;
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .92rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .25s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn--gold {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
}

.btn--gold:hover {
    background: var(--gold-dark);
    color: var(--navy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(246, 182, 33, .35);
}

.btn--navy {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
}

.btn--navy:hover {
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--outline {
    border-color: var(--navy);
    color: var(--navy);
    background: transparent;
}

.btn--outline:hover {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
}

.btn--outline-light {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
    color: #fff;
}

.btn--outline-light:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.btn--block {
    width: 100%;
}

.link-arrow {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: .9rem;
}

.link-arrow i {
    transition: transform .2s;
}

.link-arrow:hover {
    color: var(--sky);
}

.link-arrow:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ---------- Top bar ---------- */
.topbar {
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    color: #c9cde6;
    font-size: .8rem;
}

.topbar__inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-top: 8px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.topbar a,
.topbar span {
    color: #c9cde6;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.topbar a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.topbar__info,
.topbar__links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 22px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
}

.topbar__links a:first-child {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---------- Header / Nav ---------- */
.header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    transition: box-shadow .3s;
}

.header.is-scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(27, 33, 82, .08);
}

.header__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 84px;
    gap: 20px;
}

.header__logo img {
    height: 77px;
    width: auto;
}

.nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.nav__link {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .9rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.nav__link .bi-chevron-down {
    font-size: .7rem;
}

.nav__link:hover,
.nav__link.is-active {
    color: var(--navy);
}

.nav__link.is-active::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    bottom: 2px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: var(--gold);
}

.nav__cta {
    margin-left: 10px;
    padding: 11px 22px;
}

.nav__item {
    position: relative;
}

.mega-toggle {
    display: none;
}

.mega {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 10px);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, 10px);
    width: 620px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding: 16px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all .25s;
}

.mega::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 12px;
}

.has-mega:hover .mega,
.has-mega:focus-within .mega {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translate(-50%, 0);
}

.mega__link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: .88rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.mega__link i {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    flex: 0 0 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: var(--sky-soft);
    color: var(--sky);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    transition: all .2s;
}

.mega__link:hover {
    background: var(--bg-soft);
    color: var(--navy);
}

.mega__link:hover i {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
}

.mega__all {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    margin-top: 6px;
    padding: 12px;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .88rem;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border: 0;
    background: var(--bg-soft);
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 12px 11px;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.nav-toggle span {
    display: block;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all .3s;
}

.nav-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

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

.nav-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
.section {
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.section--soft {
    background: var(--bg-soft);
}

.section--navy {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #c9cde6;
}

.section--navy h2,
.section--navy h3 {
    color: #fff;
}

.section-head {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-head--left {
    margin-left: 0;
    text-align: left;
}

.section-head p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}

.section--navy .section-head p {
    color: #aeb3d3;
}

.eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: .76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sky);
}

.eyebrow::before {
    content: "";
    width: 26px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
}

.section--navy .eyebrow {
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* ---------- Hero (home) ---------- */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #d5d9f0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(47, 127, 200, .35), transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 90%, rgba(246, 182, 33, .18), transparent 40%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deep), var(--navy) 55%, var(--navy-2));
    padding: 90px 0 120px;
}

.hero::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: .07;
    pointer-events: none;
    background-image: radial-gradient(#fff 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 26px 26px;
}

.hero__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero__title {
    font-size: 43px;
    line-height: 46px;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero__title span {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.hero__lead {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.hero__badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(246, 182, 33, .15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(246, 182, 33, .4);
    color: var(--gold);
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.hero__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero__points {
    display: flex;
    gap: 26px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 36px;
    font-size: .88rem;
}

.hero__points span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.hero__points i {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.hero__panel {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 26px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.hero__panel-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero__panel-title a {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.hero__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
}

.hero__chip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition: all .25s;
}

.hero__chip i {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.hero__chip:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
}

.hero__chip:hover i {
    color: var(--navy);
}

.stats {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-top: -60px;
}

.stats__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stat {
    padding: 30px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.stat:last-child {
    border-right: 0;
}

.stat strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 2.05rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.stat strong em {
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.stat>span {
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ---------- Course cards ---------- */
.course-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(270px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.course-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 28px 26px;
    transition: all .3s;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--sky));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .35s;
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.course-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.course-card__icon {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: var(--gold-soft);
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    transition: all .3s;
}

.course-card:hover .course-card__icon {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--gold);
}

.course-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.course-card h3 a {
    color: var(--navy);
}

.course-card p {
    font-size: .88rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    flex: 1;
}

.course-card__tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: var(--sky-soft);
    color: var(--sky);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.tag--gold {
    background: var(--gold-soft);
    color: #9a6c00;
}

.tag--navy {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
}

/* sub course cards */
.sub-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.sub-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 24px;
    transition: all .3s;
}

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

.sub-card__top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.sub-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.sub-card h3 a {
    color: var(--navy);
}

.sub-card p {
    font-size: .87rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    flex: 1;
}

.sub-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: .8rem;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.sub-card__meta i {
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    margin-right: 4px;
}

/* ---------- Features ---------- */
.about-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-visual {
    position: relative;
}

.about-visual__card {
    background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-2));
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 44px 36px;
    color: #c9cde6;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-visual__card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -60px;
    bottom: -60px;
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 30px solid rgba(246, 182, 33, .15);
}

.about-visual__card img {
    width: 120px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: left;
    height: 120px;
}

.about-visual__card blockquote {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.34rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.about-visual__card cite {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 14px;
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: .85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.about-visual__badge {
    position: absolute;
    right: -14px;
    top: 30px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-visual__badge strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.66rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.about-visual__badge span {
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.check-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 24px;
    display: grid;
    gap: 10px;
}

.check-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 32px;
}

.check-list li::before {
    content: "\F26B";
    font-family: "bootstrap-icons";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.check-list--2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

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

.feature {
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    transition: all .3s;
}

.feature:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .09);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.feature i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.feature h3 {
    font-size: 1.09rem;
}

.feature p {
    font-size: .88rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.section:not(.section--navy) .feature {
    background: #fff;
    border-color: var(--line);
}

.section:not(.section--navy) .feature:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* ---------- Steps ---------- */
.steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    counter-reset: step;
}

.step {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 10px;
}

.step__num {
    width: 74px;
    height: 74px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.41rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy);
    background: var(--gold-soft);
    border: 3px dashed var(--gold);
}

.step h3 {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.step p {
    font-size: .87rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}

.step:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 37px;
    left: calc(50% + 48px);
    width: calc(100% - 96px);
    border-top: 2px dashed var(--line);
}

/* ---------- Notices ---------- */
.notice-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}

.notice-board {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.notice-board__head {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 18px 26px;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
}

.notice-board__head h3 {
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.notice-board__head h3 i {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.notice-board__head a {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.notice {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 20px 26px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.notice:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0;
}

.notice__date {
    flex: 0 0 64px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--gold-soft);
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    line-height: 1;
}

.notice__date strong {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.28rem;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.notice__date span {
    font-size: .68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.notice h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin: 4px 0 6px;
}

.notice p {
    font-size: .87rem;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--muted);
}

.notice-page .notice {
    padding: 26px 30px;
}

.notice-page .notice h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin: 6px 0 8px;
}

.notice-page .notice p {
    font-size: .93rem;
    color: var(--text);
}

.side-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.side-card+.side-card {
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.side-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.side-card--navy {
    background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-2));
    border: 0;
    color: #c9cde6;
}

.side-card--navy h3 {
    color: #fff;
}

/* ---------- Blog cards ---------- */
.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 26px;
}

.blog-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    transition: all .3s;
}

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

.blog-card__thumb {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--sky));
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
}

.blog-card__thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card__thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.blog-card__thumb i {
    font-size: 3.4rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .35);
}

.blog-card__body {
    padding: 22px 24px 26px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.blog-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: .77rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-card__meta i {
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    margin-right: 3px;
}

.blog-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.06rem;
}

.blog-card h3 a {
    color: var(--navy);
}

.blog-card h3 a:hover {
    color: var(--sky);
}

.blog-card p {
    font-size: .87rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    flex: 1;
}

.empty-state {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    border: 2px dashed var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: #fff;
}

.empty-state i {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.empty-state h3 {
    margin-top: 12px;
}

/* ---------- Page hero (inner pages) ---------- */
.page-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 70px 0 64px;
    color: #c9cde6;
    background:
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(18, 22, 58, .55) 0%, rgba(18, 22, 58, .15) 55%, transparent 100%),
        url('../images/page-hero.jpg') right center / cover no-repeat,
        var(--navy-deep);
}

.page-hero::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -80px;
    bottom: -120px;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 40px solid rgba(246, 182, 33, .12);
}

.page-hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.page-hero h1 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    max-width: 900px;
}

.page-hero p {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.page-hero__meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.page-hero__meta .tag {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: .78rem;
}

.page-hero__meta .tag i {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-right: 4px;
}

.breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    font-size: .8rem;
}

.breadcrumb li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.breadcrumb li+li::before {
    content: "\F285";
    font-family: "bootstrap-icons";
    font-size: .65rem;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.breadcrumb a {
    color: #aeb3d3;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.breadcrumb [aria-current] {
    color: #fff;
}

/* ---------- Detail layout ---------- */
.detail {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 360px;
    gap: 44px;
    align-items: start;
}

.detail__aside {
    position: sticky;
    top: 110px;
}

.facts {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 22px;
}

.facts li {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line);
    font-size: .88rem;
}

.facts li span {
    color: var(--muted);
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center;
}

.facts li span i {
    color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.facts li strong {
    color: var(--navy);
    text-align: right;
}

.side-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.side-links li a {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 11px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-size: .87rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.side-links li:last-child a {
    border-bottom: 0;
}

.side-links li a:hover,
.side-links li a.is-current {
    color: var(--sky);
}

.side-links li a i {
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    font-size: .8rem;
}

/* rich text from CKEditor / DB */
.prose {
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.prose>*:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.prose h2 {
    font-size: 1.54rem;
    margin: 1.4em 0 .5em;
}

.prose h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin: 1.3em 0 .45em;
}

.prose h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin: 1.2em 0 .4em;
}

.prose p {
    margin: 0 0 1.1em;
}

.prose ul,
.prose ol {
    padding-left: 0;
    margin: 0 0 1.4em;
    list-style: none;
}

.prose ul li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.prose ul li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 4px;
    top: 10px;
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--gold-soft);
}

.prose ol {
    counter-reset: li;
}

.prose ol li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 38px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    counter-increment: li;
}

.prose ol li::before {
    content: counter(li);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 1px;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
}

.prose img {
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin: 1.4em 0;
}

.prose blockquote {
    margin: 1.5em 0;
    padding: 20px 26px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    background: var(--gold-soft);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.prose table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: 0 0 1.5em;
    font-size: .9rem;
    display: block;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.prose th,
.prose td {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    text-align: left;
}

.prose th {
    background: var(--bg-soft);
    color: var(--navy);
}

.prose a {
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.prose strong {
    color: var(--ink);
}

.prose .faq-item,
.faq details {
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    background: #fff;
}

.faq details summary {
    list-style: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 16px 50px 16px 20px;
    position: relative;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.faq details summary::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

.faq details summary::after {
    content: "\F4FE";
    font-family: "bootstrap-icons";
    position: absolute;
    right: 18px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.faq details[open] summary::after {
    content: "\F2EA";
}

.faq details>div {
    padding: 0 20px 18px;
    font-size: .92rem;
}

.info-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.info-strip__item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: var(--bg-soft);
}

.info-strip__item i {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    flex: 0 0 46px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--gold);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.info-strip__item span {
    display: block;
    font-size: .75rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}

.info-strip__item strong {
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: .95rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    display: block;
}

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

.form-grid .full {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.field label {
    display: block;
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.input,
.select,
.textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px 16px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: .9rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    background: #fff;
    transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}

.textarea {
    min-height: 120px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.input:focus,
.select:focus,
.textarea:focus {
    outline: 0;
    border-color: var(--sky);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--sky-soft);
}

.field small {
    color: #c0392b;
    font-size: .78rem;
}

.hp-field {
    position: absolute;
    left: -9999px;
}

.side-card--navy .input,
.side-card--navy .select,
.side-card--navy .textarea {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
    color: #fff;
}

.side-card--navy .input::placeholder,
.side-card--navy .textarea::placeholder {
    color: #9ea3c6;
}

.side-card--navy .select option {
    color: var(--ink);
}

.side-card--navy .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
}

.alert {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: .9rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.alert--success {
    background: #e8f8ef;
    color: #166534;
    border: 1px solid #bbe5cb;
}

.alert--error {
    background: #fdecea;
    color: #9b1c1c;
    border: 1px solid #f5c2bd;
}







.map-wrap {
    margin-top: 50px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.map-wrap iframe {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    border: 0;
}

/* ---------- Legal pages ---------- */
.legal {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.legal .updated {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: .8rem;
    background: var(--bg-soft);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    color: var(--muted);
}

/* ---------- Blog detail ---------- */
.article__meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    font-size: .82rem;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

.article__meta span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.article__meta i {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.share {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.share strong {
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: .9rem;
    margin-right: 4px;
}

.share a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: var(--bg-soft);
    color: var(--navy);
}

.share a:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
}

.mini-post {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.mini-post:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0;
}

.mini-post__thumb {
    flex: 0 0 70px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--sky));
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
}

.mini-post__thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.mini-post a {
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .86rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    display: block;
}

.mini-post a:hover {
    color: var(--sky);
}

.mini-post span {
    font-size: .74rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}

.search-box {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 26px 0 0;
}

.search-box .input {
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .95);
    border: 0;
}

/* ---------- Pagination (Bootstrap 5 markup) ---------- */
.pager {
    margin-top: 44px;
}

.pager nav>div:first-child {
    display: none;
}

.pager nav>div {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.pager p.small {
    display: none;
}

.pagination {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.page-link {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    min-width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    padding: 0 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .88rem;
    background: #fff;
}

.page-item.active .page-link {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--navy);
}

.page-item.disabled .page-link {
    opacity: .45;
}

.page-link:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* ---------- CTA band & footer ---------- */
.cta-band {
    background: linear-gradient(110deg, var(--gold), #ffcf5c);
    padding: 50px 0;
}

.cta-band__inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-band h2 {
    margin-bottom: 2px;
        font-size: 29px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cta-band p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--navy);
    max-width: 640px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.cta-band__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-band .btn--gold {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
}

.cta-band .btn--gold:hover {
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.cta-band .btn--outline-light {
    border-color: var(--navy);
    color: var(--navy);
}

.cta-band .btn--outline-light:hover {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
}

.footer {
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    color: #aeb3d3;
    font-size: .88rem;
}

.footer__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr .8fr 1.1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    padding-top: 70px;
    padding-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer__logo {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    width: 220px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer__title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.09rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer__title::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 36px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.footer__list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 8px;
}

.footer__list a {
    color: #aeb3d3;
}

.footer__list a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer__contact {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 14px;
}

.footer__contact li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer__contact i {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer__contact a {
    color: #aeb3d3;
    word-break: break-word;
}

.footer__contact a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.footer__social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer__social a {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    color: #fff;
}

.footer__social a:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
}

.footer__bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    padding: 20px 0;
    font-size: .82rem;
}

.footer__bottom-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
}

.footer__bottom p {
    margin: 0;
}

.footer__bottom nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 22px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer__bottom a {
    color: #aeb3d3;
}

.footer__bottom a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.wa-float {
    position: fixed;
    right: 22px;
    bottom: 22px;
    z-index: 90;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #25d366;
    color: #fff;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, .4);
    animation: pulse 2.4s infinite;
}

.wa-float:hover {
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

@keyframes pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, .45);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
    }
}

.to-top {
    position: fixed;
    right: 28px;
    bottom: 92px;
    z-index: 90;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 0;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--gold);
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all .3s;
}

.to-top.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

/* reveal on scroll */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease;
}

.reveal.is-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .reveal {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }

    html {
        scroll-behavior: auto;
    }

    .wa-float {
        animation: none;
    }
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .nav__link {
        padding: 10px 10px;
        font-size: .86rem;
    }

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

    .detail {
        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 320px;
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .nav-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        width: min(340px, 86vw);
        z-index: 200;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 0;
        padding: 90px 20px 30px;
        background: #fff;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        transform: translateX(100%);
        transition: transform .35s;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .nav-open .nav {
        transform: none;
    }

    .nav-open .nav-toggle {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 210;
    }

    .nav-open::after {
        content: "";
        position: fixed;
        inset: 0;
        background: rgba(18, 22, 58, .5);
        z-index: 150;
    }

    .nav__link {
        padding: 14px 6px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
        border-radius: 0;
        font-size: .95rem;
    }

    .nav__link.is-active::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav__link .bi-chevron-down {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav__cta {
        margin: 20px 0 0;
    }

    .has-mega {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .has-mega>.nav__link {
        flex: 1;
    }

    .mega-toggle {
        display: grid;
        place-items: center;
        width: 48px;
        border: 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
        background: none;
        color: var(--navy);
        cursor: pointer;
    }

    .mega {
        position: static;
        transform: none;
        width: 100%;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: 0;
        padding: 6px 0;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        display: none;
    }

    .has-mega:hover .mega,
    .has-mega:focus-within .mega {
        transform: none;
    }

    .has-mega.is-open .mega {
        display: grid;
    }

    .has-mega.is-open .mega-toggle i {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }

    .mega__link {
        padding: 8px 6px;
    }

    .mega__link i {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
        flex-basis: 30px;
        font-size: .9rem;
    }

    .hero {
        padding: 60px 0 100px;
    }

    .hero__inner,
    .about-split,
    .notice-split,
    .detail {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .detail__aside {
        position: static;
    }

    .feature-grid,
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .steps {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        row-gap: 40px;
    }

    .step::after {
        display: none;
    }

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

    .stat:nth-child(2) {
        border-right: 0;
    }

    .stat:nth-child(-n+2) {
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    }

    .info-strip {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .about-visual__badge {
        right: 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    body {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .container {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .section {
        padding: 64px 0;
    }

    .hide-sm {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .topbar__inner {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .topbar__links {
        display: none;
    }

    .header__inner {
        min-height: 70px;
    }

    .header__logo img {
        height: 46px;
    }

    .hero__grid,
    .feature-grid,
    .blog-grid,
    .steps,
    .form-grid,
    .check-list--2,
    .footer__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .stat {
        padding: 22px 12px;
    }

    .stat strong {
        font-size: 2.6rem;
    }

    .notice {
        padding: 18px;
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .side-card {
        padding: 22px;
    }

    .footer__bottom-inner {
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .cta-band__actions .btn {
        flex: 1;
    }
}

.side-card--navy .field label {
    color: #fff;
}

.side-card--navy p {
    color: #c9cde6;
}

.stream-block {
    margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.stream-block:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.stream-block__head {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.stream-block__head>div {
    max-width: 780px;
}

.stream-block__head h2 {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stream-block__head h2 a {
    color: inherit;
}

.stream-block__head h2 a:hover {
    color: var(--sky);
}

.stream-block__head p {
    margin: 0;
}

.sub-grid--spaced {
    margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.related-title {
    margin-top: 56px;
}

.notice-board__head h2 {
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.notice-board__head h2 i {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.notice-board__head span {
    font-size: .8rem;
}

.detail .sub-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
}

.article__lead {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ink);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    padding-left: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.results-note {
    margin-bottom: 26px;
}

/* keep grid/flex children from forcing horizontal scroll on small screens */
html,
body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

.hero__inner>*,
.about-split>*,
.notice-split>*,
.detail>*,
.footer__grid>*,
.stats__grid>* {
    min-width: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .btn {
        white-space: normal;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero__actions .btn {
        flex: 1 1 100%;
    }

    .hero__points {
        gap: 12px 20px;
    }

    .topbar__info {
        gap: 14px;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .about-visual__badge {
        top: -20px;
        right: 10px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home page – extra sections
   ========================================================================== */

/* hero decoration */
.hero__shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero__shape--1 {
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    right: -140px;
    bottom: -180px;
    border: 60px solid rgba(246, 182, 33, .08);
}

.hero__shape--2 {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    left: 46%;
    top: 60px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(246, 182, 33, .25), transparent 70%);
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-18px);
    }
}

/* course finder */
.finder {
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
    color: var(--text);
}

.finder__head {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.finder__icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    flex: 0 0 54px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.finder__head h2 {
    font-size: 1.34rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.finder__head p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: .84rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}

.finder__form {
    display: grid;
    gap: 14px;
}

.finder__form .select:disabled {
    background: var(--bg-soft);
    color: var(--muted);
}

.finder__popular {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--line);
    font-size: .78rem;
}

.finder__popular span {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.finder__popular a {
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: var(--sky-soft);
    color: var(--sky);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.finder__popular a:hover {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
}

.center-action {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 44px;
}

/* stats icon */
.stat>i {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--sky);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* stream strip */
.streams {
    padding: 60px 0 0;
}

.streams__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
}

.streams__item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .88rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    background: #fff;
    transition: all .25s;
}

.streams__item i {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    flex: 0 0 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: var(--gold-soft);
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: all .25s;
}

.streams__item:hover {
    border-color: var(--navy);
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.streams__item:hover i {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
}

/* about extras */
.about-visual__mini {
    position: absolute;
    left: -16px;
    bottom: -26px;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-visual__mini i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.about-visual__mini strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: .9rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-visual__mini span {
    font-size: .76rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}

.about-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.about-call {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.about-call i {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: var(--gold-soft);
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.about-call small {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: .76rem;
}

.about-call:hover {
    color: var(--sky);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .streams__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .hero__shape--2 {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .finder {
        padding: 22px;
    }

    .streams {
        padding-top: 40px;
    }

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

    .streams__item {
        padding: 12px;
        font-size: .8rem;
    }

    .streams__item i {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        flex-basis: 36px;
    }

    .about-visual__mini {
        left: 10px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home v3 – sections inspired by webcoster.in layout
   ========================================================================== */

.hl {
    color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.section--dark .hl {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.eyebrow--center::after {
    content: "";
    width: 26px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
}

.section--dark {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #aeb3d3;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0, rgba(246, 182, 33, .14), transparent 35%), var(--navy-deep);
}

.section--dark h2,
.section--dark h3 {
    color: #fff;
}

.section--dark .eyebrow {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.section--dark .section-head p {
    color: #aeb3d3;
}

.section-head--split {
    max-width: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.section-head--split h2 {
    margin: 0;
}

/* course streams (dark cards) */
.stream-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}

.stream-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 26px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .09);
    color: #aeb3d3;
    transition: all .3s;
}

.stream-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    border-color: rgba(246, 182, 33, .5);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    color: #aeb3d3;
}

.stream-card__go {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    right: 18px;
    color: #6f75a3;
    transition: all .25s;
}

.stream-card:hover .stream-card__go {
    color: var(--gold);
    transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

.stream-card__icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    background: rgba(246, 182, 33, .14);
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    transition: all .25s;
}

.stream-card:hover .stream-card__icon {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
}

.stream-card h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stream-card p {
    font-size: .82rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    flex: 1;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.stream-card__count {
    font-size: .74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* ---------- Footer (webcoster style) ---------- */
.footer {
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    color: #aeb3d3;
    font-size: .9rem;
}

.footer .footer__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1.1fr .9fr;
    gap: 40px;
    padding: 76px 0 50px;
}

.footer__grid>* {
    min-width: 0;
}

.footer__brand {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer__brand img {
    width: 210px;
    height: auto;
}

.footer__about p {
    line-height: 1.85;
}

.footer__social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.footer__social a {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.footer__social a:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
}

.footer__title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.footer__title::after {
    display: none;
}

.footer__list {
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer__list a {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    color: #c3c7e2;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer__list a i {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: .75rem;
    margin-top: 5px;
    transition: transform .2s;
}

.footer__list--pin a i {
    font-size: .85rem;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer__list a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
    padding-left: 0;
}

.footer__list a:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer__contact-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 36px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
}

.fcard {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    color: #aeb3d3;
    transition: all .25s;
    min-width: 0;
}

.fcard:hover {
    border-color: rgba(246, 182, 33, .5);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
    color: #aeb3d3;
}

.fcard__icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    flex: 0 0 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(246, 182, 33, .1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(246, 182, 33, .06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(246, 182, 33, .35);
}

.fcard__body {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.fcard__body small {
    display: block;
    font-size: .74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #8d92b8;
}

.fcard__body strong {
    display: block;
    margin: 3px 0;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .98rem;
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}

.fcard__body em {
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: .8rem;
}

.fcard__go {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    flex: 0 0 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .85rem;
    transition: all .25s;
}

.fcard:hover .fcard__go {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
}

.footer .footer__bottom {
    border-top: 0;
    padding: 26px 0 30px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: .86rem;
}

.footer .footer__bottom p {
    margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.footer .footer__bottom nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0;
}

.footer .footer__bottom nav a {
    color: #c3c7e2;
}

.footer .footer__bottom nav a+a::before {
    content: "·";
    margin: 0 8px;
    color: #6f75a3;
}

.footer .footer__bottom nav a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .stream-cards {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

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

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .footer__contact-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .stream-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .stream-cards {
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .footer .footer__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding-top: 56px;
    }

    .fcard {
        padding: 16px;
    }
}

[hidden] {
    display: none !important;
}

.fcard__body strong {
    font-size: .92rem;
}

/* documents checklist (home admission process) */
.docs {
    margin-top: 60px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 30px 34px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: center;
    border-left: 5px solid var(--gold);
}

.docs>* {
    min-width: 0;
}

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

.docs__head>i {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.docs__head h3 {
    font-size: 1.28rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.docs__head p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: .87rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}

.docs__list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px 20px;
    font-size: .88rem;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.docs__list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
}

.docs__list i {
    color: var(--sky);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .docs {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .docs {
        padding: 24px;
    }

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

/* home blog cards (product-card style) */
.post-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 26px;
}

.post {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(27, 33, 82, .08);
    transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}

.post:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.post__media {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--sky));
}

.post__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s;
}

.post:hover .post__media img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.post__placeholder {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 3.6rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
}

.post__badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: .74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .12);
}

.post__badge i {
    color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.post__icon {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    margin: -26px 0 0 22px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--gold);
    border: 4px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(27, 33, 82, .25);
}

.post__body {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 14px 24px 0;
}

.post__kicker {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: .74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.post__body h3 {
    font-size: 1.06rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.post__body h3 a {
    color: var(--navy);
}

.post__body h3 a:hover {
    color: var(--sky);
}

.post__body p {
    font-size: .87rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.post__points {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    display: grid;
    gap: 8px;
}

.post__points li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    font-size: .82rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.post__points i {
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    margin-top: 2px;
    font-size: .8rem;
}

.post__foot {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 0 24px;
    padding: 18px 0 22px;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--line);
}

.post__foot small {
    display: block;
    font-size: .72rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}

.post__foot strong {
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: .92rem;
}

.post__btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: .76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .4px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(246, 182, 33, .35);
    transition: all .25s;
}

.post__btn:hover {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.btn--lg {
    padding: 15px 32px;
    font-size: .95rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .post-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .post-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home v4 – ticker, hero photo, affiliations, quick enquiry,
   testimonials, gallery, FAQ
   ========================================================================== */

/* notice ticker */
.ticker {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: .84rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.ticker__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    height: 44px;
}

.ticker__label {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: .76rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.ticker__label:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.ticker__track {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent);
}

.ticker__move {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 46px;
    padding-right: 46px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: ticker 40s linear infinite;
}

.ticker__track:hover .ticker__move {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.ticker__move a {
    color: var(--navy);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.ticker__move a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.ticker__dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--navy);
}

@keyframes ticker {
    from {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    to {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* hero with photo */
.hero--photo {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(18, 22, 58, .95) 0%, rgba(27, 33, 82, .86) 42%, rgba(27, 33, 82, .55) 100%), var(--hero-img) center 35% / cover no-repeat;
}

/* affiliations */
.affil {
    padding: 50px 0 0;
}

.affil__title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.affil__row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.affil__item {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    min-width: 150px;
    height: 84px;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    filter: grayscale(1);
    opacity: .8;
    transition: all .3s;
}

.affil__item:hover {
    filter: none;
    opacity: 1;
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.affil__item img {
    max-height: 56px;
    width: auto;
}

.affil__item span {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: .9rem;
    text-align: center;
}

/* quick enquiry band */
.quick {
    padding: 0 0 90px;
    background: var(--bg-soft);
}

.quick__box {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.4fr;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 30px 34px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--navy-deep), var(--navy-2));
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.quick__box>* {
    min-width: 0;
}

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

.quick__icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    flex: 0 0 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(246, 182, 33, .15);
}

.quick__text h2 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.41rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.quick__text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #aeb3d3;
    font-size: .87rem;
}

.quick__form {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.2fr auto;
    gap: 10px;
}

.quick__form .input,
.quick__form .select {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
    color: #fff;
}

.quick__form .input::placeholder {
    color: #9ea3c6;
}

.quick__form .select option,
.quick__form .select optgroup {
    color: var(--ink);
}

.quick__form .btn {
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.quick__msg {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    margin: 0;
}

/* testimonials slider */
.testi {
    position: relative;
}

.testi__track {
    display: grid;
    grid-auto-flow: column;
    grid-auto-columns: calc((100% - 48px) / 3);
    gap: 24px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    padding: 6px 4px 20px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.testi__track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.testi__card {
    position: relative;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.testi__stars {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: .9rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.testi__quote {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 22px;
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--gold-soft);
}

.testi__card blockquote {
    flex: 1;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: .93rem;
}

.testi__card figcaption {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.testi__card figcaption img,
.testi__avatar {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    flex: 0 0 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.testi__avatar {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.testi__card figcaption strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.testi__card figcaption small {
    color: var(--sky);
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.testi__nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    margin-top: -33px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 0;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--navy);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: all .25s;
}

.testi__nav:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
}

.testi__nav--prev {
    left: -22px;
}

.testi__nav--next {
    right: -22px;
}

/* gallery */
.gallery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 220px;
    gap: 14px;
}

.gallery__item {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: var(--bg-soft);
}

.gallery__item:first-child {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 2;
}

.gallery__item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s;
}

.gallery__item::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(18, 22, 58, .75), transparent 55%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .3s;
}

.gallery__item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.07);
}

.gallery__item:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.gallery__cap {
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    bottom: 14px;
    z-index: 1;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .86rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: all .3s;
}

.gallery__zoom {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .3s;
}

.gallery__item:hover .gallery__cap {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

.gallery__item:hover .gallery__zoom {
    opacity: 1;
}

.lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 300;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 30px;
    background: rgba(10, 12, 32, .92);
}

.lightbox img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 80vh;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.lightbox__cap {
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.lightbox__close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 0;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .quick__box {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .testi__track {
        grid-auto-columns: calc((100% - 24px) / 2);
    }

    .testi__nav--prev {
        left: -8px;
    }

    .testi__nav--next {
        right: -8px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .gallery {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        grid-auto-rows: 180px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ticker__label {
        font-size: .7rem;
        padding: 5px 10px;
    }

    .quick {
        padding-bottom: 64px;
    }

    .quick__box {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }

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

    .testi__track {
        grid-auto-columns: 88%;
    }

    .testi__nav {
        display: none;
    }

    .gallery {
        grid-auto-rows: 140px;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .affil__item {
        min-width: 130px;
        height: 70px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ticker__move {
        animation: none;
    }
}

/* home FAQ */
.faqx {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faqx::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -140px;
    bottom: -120px;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 50px solid rgba(246, 182, 33, .07);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.faqx__grid {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: .85fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: start;
}

.faqx__grid>* {
    min-width: 0;
}

.faqx__intro {
    position: sticky;
    top: 110px;
}

.faqx__intro>p {
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.faqx__help {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    color: #c9cde6;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0, rgba(246, 182, 33, .25), transparent 45%), linear-gradient(140deg, var(--navy-deep), var(--navy-2));
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.faqx__help::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -40px;
    bottom: -40px;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 22px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
}

.faqx__help-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
}

.faqx__help h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.faqx__help p {
    font-size: .88rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.faqx__help-actions {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.faqx__help-actions .btn {
    padding: 11px 20px;
}

.faqx__help small {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: #9ea3c6;
}

.faqx__help small i {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.acc {
    display: grid;
    gap: 14px;
}

.acc__item {
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}

.acc__item:hover {
    border-color: #d6d9e6;
}

.acc__item.is-open {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(27, 33, 82, .1);
}

.acc__head {
    margin: 0;
    font: inherit;
}

.acc__q {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    border: 0;
    background: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: .97rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.acc__num {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    min-width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: var(--bg-soft);
    color: var(--muted);
    transition: all .3s;
}

.acc__item.is-open .acc__num {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--gold);
}

.acc__text {
    flex: 1;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.acc__item.is-open .acc__text {
    color: var(--navy);
}

.acc__icon {
    position: relative;
    flex: 0 0 32px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold-soft);
    transition: background .3s, transform .3s;
}

.acc__icon::before,
.acc__icon::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    width: 12px;
    height: 2px;
    margin: -1px 0 0 -6px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: var(--gold-dark);
    transition: transform .3s, background .3s;
}

.acc__icon::after {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.acc__item.is-open .acc__icon {
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.acc__item.is-open .acc__icon::before,
.acc__item.is-open .acc__icon::after {
    background: var(--navy);
}

.acc__item.is-open .acc__icon::after {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
}

.acc__a {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 0fr;
    transition: grid-template-rows .35s ease;
}

.acc__item.is-open .acc__a {
    grid-template-rows: 1fr;
}

.acc__a>div {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.acc__a p {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0 22px 20px 78px;
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: .92rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .faqx__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 36px;
    }

    .faqx__intro {
        position: static;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .faqx__help {
        padding: 24px;
    }

    .faqx__help-actions .btn {
        flex: 1;
    }

    .acc__q {
        gap: 12px;
        padding: 16px;
        font-size: .92rem;
    }

    .acc__num {
        min-width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    .acc__a p {
        padding: 0 16px 18px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .acc__a,
    .acc__icon,
    .acc__icon::before,
    .acc__icon::after {
        transition: none;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home main banner (below header)
   ========================================================================== */
.banner {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #d5d9f0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(18, 22, 58, .92) 0%, rgba(18, 22, 58, .7) 50%, rgba(18, 22, 58, .35) 100%), url('../images/page-hero.jpg') center / cover no-repeat, var(--navy-deep);
}

.banner__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: end;
    padding-top: 56px;
}

.banner__inner>* {
    min-width: 0;
}

.banner__text {
    padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.banner h1 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 2.9rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.banner h1 span {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.banner__unit {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.banner__unit span {
    width: 26px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
}

.banner__courses {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .95rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.banner__courses i {
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin: 0 6px;
}

.banner__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.banner__actions .btn {
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .4px;
}

.banner__media {
    align-self: end;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.banner__media img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 600px;
    height: auto;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 14%, #000 88%, transparent 100%), linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0, #000 12%, #000 94%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-composite: source-in;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 14%, #000 88%, transparent 100%), linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0, #000 12%, #000 94%, transparent 100%);
    mask-composite: intersect;
}

.banner__features {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0 0 36px;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.banner__features li {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 22px 12px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .84rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.banner__features li+li {
    border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.banner__features i {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--gold);
    transition: transform .3s;
}

.banner__features li:hover i {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .banner__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding-top: 44px;
    }

    .banner__text {
        padding-bottom: 10px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .banner__unit,
    .banner__actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .banner__media {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .banner__features {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .banner__features li:nth-child(4) {
        border-left: 0;
    }

    .banner__features li:nth-child(n+4) {
        border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .banner h1 {
        font-size: 1.86rem;
    }

    .banner__courses {
        font-size: .85rem;
    }

    .banner__actions .btn {
        flex: 1;
    }

    .banner__features {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        margin-bottom: 26px;
    }

    .banner__features li {
        padding: 16px 8px;
        font-size: .78rem;
    }

    .banner__features li:nth-child(odd) {
        border-left: 0;
    }

    .banner__features li:nth-child(n+3) {
        border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    }

    .banner__features i {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}

.aboutHomeSection h2{
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About page
   ========================================================================== */
.ab-intro { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.ab-intro > * { min-width: 0; }
.ab-intro__media { position: relative; padding: 0 0 34px 34px; }
.ab-intro__media::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 70%; height: 70%; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(246, 182, 33, .35) 0 2px, transparent 2px 12px); }
.ab-intro__media > img { position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 5 / 4; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.ab-intro__badge { position: absolute; top: 24px; left: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 18px 10px 10px; border-radius: 60px; background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.ab-intro__badge img { width: 54px; height: 54px; object-fit: cover; object-position: left; border-radius: 50%; }
.ab-intro__badge strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--navy); }
.ab-intro__badge span { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-dark); }
.ab-intro__count { position: absolute; right: -18px; bottom: 60px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 18px 22px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.ab-intro__count strong { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 2.05rem; line-height: 1; }
.ab-intro__count span { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; }
.ab-lead { font-size: 1.08rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); border-left: 4px solid var(--gold); padding-left: 16px; }
.ab-ticks { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 24px 0 30px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px 20px; }
.ab-ticks li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--bg-soft); font-weight: 600; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--navy); }
.ab-ticks i { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--gold-dark); }
.ab-intro__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 26px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ab-call { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; }
.ab-call i { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold-dark); font-size: 1.25rem; }
.ab-call small { display: block; font-weight: 500; font-size: .76rem; color: var(--muted); }
.ab-call:hover { color: var(--sky); }


.ab-why { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: center; }
.ab-why__col { display: grid; gap: 22px; min-width: 0; }
.ab-why__item { display: flex; gap: 16px; padding: 22px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); transition: all .3s; }
.ab-why__item:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ab-why__col:first-child .ab-why__item { flex-direction: row-reverse; text-align: right; }
.ab-why__item > i { width: 54px; height: 54px; flex: 0 0 54px; border-radius: 16px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.4rem; background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold); }
.ab-why__item h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ab-why__item p { margin: 0; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.ab-why__center { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.ab-why__circle { width: 320px; height: 320px; border-radius: 50%; padding: 10px; background: conic-gradient(var(--gold), var(--sky), var(--navy), var(--gold)); box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(246, 182, 33, .12), var(--shadow-lg); }
.ab-why__circle img { width: 100%; height: 100%; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 6px solid #fff; }
.ab-why__tag { margin-top: -22px; position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 50px; background: var(--navy); color: #fff; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.ab-why__tag i { color: var(--gold); }

.ab-mvv { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px; align-items: stretch; }
.ab-mvv__card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 36px 30px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow); transition: transform .3s; }
.ab-mvv__card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
.ab-mvv__card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 100%; height: 5px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--sky)); }
.ab-mvv__num { position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 22px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 2.82rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; color: var(--bg-soft); }
.ab-mvv__icon { position: relative; width: 66px; height: 66px; margin-bottom: 20px; border-radius: 20px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.8rem; background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold-dark); }
.ab-mvv__card h3 { position: relative; font-size: 1.28rem; }
.ab-mvv__card p { position: relative; margin: 0; font-size: .92rem; }
.ab-mvv__card--feature { background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--navy-deep), var(--navy-2)); border-color: transparent; color: #c9cde6; transform: translateY(-14px); }
.ab-mvv__card--feature:hover { transform: translateY(-20px); }
.ab-mvv__card--feature h3 { color: #fff; }
.ab-mvv__card--feature .ab-mvv__num { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06); }
.ab-mvv__card--feature .ab-mvv__icon { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }

.ab-support { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 26px; }
.ab-support__card { padding: 34px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.ab-support__head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.ab-support__head i { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.4rem; background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold-dark); }
.ab-support__head h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.22rem; }
.ab-support__card ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.ab-support__card li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.55; }
.ab-support__card li i { color: var(--gold-dark); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.ab-support__card--navy { background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--navy-deep), var(--navy-2)); border-color: transparent; }
.ab-support__card--navy h3, .ab-support__card--navy li { color: #fff; }
.ab-support__card--navy .ab-support__head i { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.ab-support__card--navy li i { color: var(--gold); }

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .ab-why { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .ab-why__center { grid-column: 1 / -1; order: -1; margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .ab-why__col:first-child .ab-why__item { flex-direction: row; text-align: left; }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ab-intro, .ab-support { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ab-intro { gap: 50px; }
    .ab-mvv { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ab-mvv__card--feature, .ab-mvv__card--feature:hover { transform: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ab-intro__media { padding: 0 0 20px 16px; }
    .ab-intro__count { right: 8px; bottom: 36px; padding: 12px 16px; }
    .ab-intro__count strong { font-size: 2.4rem; }
    .ab-intro__badge { top: 14px; left: 0; }
    .ab-ticks { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ab-why { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ab-why__circle { width: 240px; height: 240px; }
    .ab-mvv__card, .ab-support__card { padding: 26px 22px; }
}

/* about statistics */
.ab-stats { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 90px 0; color: #c9cde6; background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(18, 22, 58, .97) 0%, rgba(18, 22, 58, .9) 45%, rgba(27, 33, 82, .78) 100%), url('../images/page-hero.jpg') center / cover no-repeat, var(--navy-deep); }
.ab-stats::before { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -120px; top: -120px; width: 380px; height: 380px; border-radius: 50%; border: 60px solid rgba(246, 182, 33, .07); }
.ab-stats::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 240px; height: 160px; opacity: .18; background-image: radial-gradient(#fff 1.5px, transparent 1.5px); background-size: 18px 18px; }
.ab-stats__wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.ab-stats__wrap > * { min-width: 0; }
.ab-stats__intro .eyebrow { color: var(--gold); }
.ab-stats__intro h2 { color: #fff; }
.ab-stats__intro .hl { color: var(--gold); }
.ab-stats__intro p { margin-bottom: 28px; font-size: .97rem; }
.ab-stats__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.ab-stat { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 28px 26px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); transition: transform .3s, border-color .3s, background .3s; }
.ab-stat::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 100%; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent); transform: scaleX(.25); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .4s; }
.ab-stat:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(246, 182, 33, .45); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); }
.ab-stat:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.ab-stats__grid .ab-stat:nth-child(2), .ab-stats__grid .ab-stat:nth-child(4) { transform: translateY(26px); }
.ab-stats__grid .ab-stat:nth-child(2):hover, .ab-stats__grid .ab-stat:nth-child(4):hover { transform: translateY(21px); }
.ab-stat__icon { position: absolute; top: 24px; right: 24px; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 16px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.35rem; background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(246, 182, 33, .3); }
.ab-stat strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 2.56rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ab-stat strong em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }
.ab-stat h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-stat p { margin: 0; font-size: .84rem; line-height: 1.6; color: #aeb3d3; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ab-stats { padding: 70px 0; }
    .ab-stats__wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .ab-stats__intro { text-align: center; }
    .ab-stats__intro .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ab-stats__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
    .ab-stats__grid .ab-stat:nth-child(2), .ab-stats__grid .ab-stat:nth-child(4), .ab-stats__grid .ab-stat:nth-child(2):hover, .ab-stats__grid .ab-stat:nth-child(4):hover { transform: none; }
    .ab-stat { padding: 18px 16px; }
    .ab-stat__icon { position: static; width: 42px; height: 42px; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.1rem; border-radius: 12px; }
    .ab-stat strong { font-size: 2.6rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
    .ab-stat h3 { font-size: 1rem; }
    .ab-stat p { font-size: .76rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact page
   ========================================================================== */
.ct { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .95fr 1.05fr; gap: 40px; align-items: stretch; }
.ct > * { min-width: 0; }

.ct-info { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 46px 38px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); color: #c9cde6; background: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 100%, rgba(246, 182, 33, .28), transparent 45%), linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-deep) 0%, var(--navy) 60%, var(--navy-2) 100%); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.ct-info::after { content: ""; position: absolute; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: 170px; height: 140px; opacity: .25; background-image: radial-gradient(var(--gold) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px); background-size: 18px 18px; pointer-events: none; }
.ct-info .eyebrow { color: #fff; }
.ct-info h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.41rem, 2.18vw, 1.86rem); }
.ct-info .hl { color: var(--gold); }
.ct-info > p { font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.ct-info__list { position: relative; z-index: 1; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.ct-info__list li { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 18px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); }
.ct-info__icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; flex: 0 0 46px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.1rem; background: rgba(246, 182, 33, .14); color: var(--gold); border: 1px solid rgba(246, 182, 33, .3); }
.ct-info__list small { display: block; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #9ea3c6; }
.ct-info__list strong, .ct-info__list a { display: block; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.5; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.ct-info__list a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.ct-info__list em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }

.ct-form { position: relative; padding: 44px 36px 32px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-top: 4px solid var(--gold); }
.ct-form__badge { position: absolute; top: -28px; right: 32px; width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.3rem; background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px #fff, 0 12px 26px rgba(27, 33, 82, .3); }
.ct-form h2 { font-size: 1.47rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ct-form__sub { color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.ct-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px 16px; }
.ct-field { min-width: 0; }
.ct-field--full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.ct-field label { display: block; margin-bottom: 7px; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.ct-field small { display: block; margin-top: 5px; color: #c0392b; font-size: .76rem; }
.ct-input { position: relative; }
.ct-input > i { position: absolute; left: 15px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: var(--muted); pointer-events: none; transition: color .2s; }
.ct-input input, .ct-input select, .ct-field textarea { width: 100%; padding: 13px 16px 13px 42px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: 10px; background: var(--bg-soft); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .9rem; color: var(--ink); transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s, background .2s; }
.ct-input--select select { appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; padding-right: 38px; cursor: pointer; }
.ct-input--select::after { content: "\F282"; font-family: "bootstrap-icons"; position: absolute; right: 15px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: var(--gold-dark); font-size: .8rem; pointer-events: none; }
.ct-field textarea { min-height: 120px; padding-left: 16px; resize: vertical; }
.ct-input input:focus, .ct-input select:focus, .ct-field textarea:focus { outline: 0; background: #fff; border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--gold-soft); }
.ct-input:focus-within > i { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.ct-submit { width: 100%; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; padding: 15px 20px; border: 0; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--navy); color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .6px; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(27, 33, 82, .25); transition: all .25s; }
.ct-submit i:first-child { color: var(--gold); }
.ct-submit:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.ct-submit:hover i:first-child { color: var(--navy); }
.ct-safe { margin: 12px 0 0; text-align: center; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted); }
.ct-safe i { color: var(--gold-dark); }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ct { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ct-info { padding: 32px 22px; }
    .ct-form { padding: 40px 20px 24px; }
    .ct-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* contact – quick cards */
.page-hero--overlap { padding-bottom: 120px; }
.ct-quick { position: relative; z-index: 2; margin-top: -64px; }
.ct-quick__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.ct-quick__card { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; padding: 24px 22px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: #fff; color: var(--text); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(27, 33, 82, .14); border-bottom: 4px solid var(--gold); transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s; min-width: 0; }
.ct-quick__card:hover { color: var(--text); transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(27, 33, 82, .2); }
.ct-quick__icon { width: 58px; height: 58px; flex: 0 0 58px; border-radius: 18px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.45rem; background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold); transition: transform .3s; }
.ct-quick__card:hover .ct-quick__icon { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.05); }
.ct-quick__card--wa { border-bottom-color: #25d366; }
.ct-quick__card--wa .ct-quick__icon { background: #25d366; color: #fff; }
.ct-quick__body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; line-height: 1.35; }
.ct-quick__body small { display: block; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dark); }
.ct-quick__body strong { display: block; margin: 3px 0; font-size: .94rem; color: var(--navy); overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.ct-quick__body em { font-style: normal; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted); }
.ct-quick__go { position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 18px; color: var(--muted); transition: all .25s; }
.ct-quick__card:hover .ct-quick__go { color: var(--gold-dark); transform: translate(3px, -3px); }
.ct-main { padding-top: 70px; }

/* contact – steps */
.ct-steps { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px; }
.ct-steps::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 62px; left: 16%; right: 16%; border-top: 2px dashed rgba(246, 182, 33, .6); }
.ct-step { position: relative; padding: 30px 26px; text-align: center; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s; }
.ct-step:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.ct-step__num { position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 20px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.92rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; color: var(--bg-soft); }
.ct-step__icon { position: relative; width: 66px; height: 66px; margin: 0 auto 18px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.6rem; background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px var(--gold-soft); }
.ct-step h3 { font-size: 1.09rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ct-step p { margin: 0; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* contact – visit campus */
.ct-visit { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.ct-visit > * { min-width: 0; }
.ct-visit__media { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.ct-visit__media img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 5 / 4; object-fit: cover; }
.ct-visit__media iframe { display: block; width: 100%; height: 440px; border: 0; }
.ct-visit__pin { position: absolute; left: 18px; bottom: 18px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 50px; background: #fff; color: var(--navy); font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 700; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.ct-visit__pin i { color: #e53935; }
.ct-visit__text > p { color: var(--muted); }
.ct-visit__bring { margin: 24px 0 28px; padding: 22px 24px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--bg-soft); border-left: 4px solid var(--gold); }
.ct-visit__bring h3 { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ct-visit__bring h3 i { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.ct-visit__bring ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px 16px; }
.ct-visit__bring li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.ct-visit__bring li i { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.ct-visit__actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ct-quick__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
    .ct-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ct-steps::before { display: none; }
    .ct-visit { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .page-hero--overlap { padding-bottom: 100px; }
    .ct-quick__card { padding: 18px; }
    .ct-main { padding-top: 56px; }
    .ct-visit__bring ul { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ct-visit__actions .btn { flex: 1; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home – why choose, qualification tabs, career sectors, notices
   ========================================================================== */

/* why choose us */
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.why-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 32px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s; }
.why-card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 100%; height: 4px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--sky)); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .35s; }
.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.why-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.why-card__num { position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 22px; font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; color: var(--bg-soft); }
.why-card__icon { position: relative; width: 60px; height: 60px; margin-bottom: 20px; border-radius: 18px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.5rem; background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold); transition: transform .3s; }
.why-card:hover .why-card__icon { transform: rotate(-8deg); background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.why-card h3 { position: relative; font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.why-card p { position: relative; margin: 0; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* qualification tabs */
.tabs__list { display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.tabs__btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: 50px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); background: #fff; color: var(--navy); font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: .88rem; cursor: pointer; transition: all .25s; }
.tabs__btn:hover { border-color: var(--navy); }
.tabs__btn.is-active { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(27, 33, 82, .25); }
.tabs__count { min-width: 24px; height: 24px; padding: 0 6px; border-radius: 50px; display: inline-grid; place-items: center; background: var(--gold-soft); color: #9a6c00; font-size: .72rem; }
.tabs__btn.is-active .tabs__count { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.tabs__intro { text-align: center; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 28px; color: var(--muted); }
.tabs__panel { animation: fadeUp .4s ease; }
@keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.path-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(270px, 1fr)); gap: 14px; }
.path-card { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); transition: all .25s; }
.path-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.path-card__icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; flex: 0 0 44px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--sky-soft); color: var(--sky); font-size: 1.15rem; }
.path-card__body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.path-card__body strong { display: block; color: var(--navy); font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.35; }
.path-card__body small { color: var(--muted); font-size: .76rem; }
.path-card__go { color: var(--gold-dark); transition: transform .2s; }
.path-card:hover .path-card__go { transform: translate(3px, -3px); }

/* career sectors */
.sector-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.sector { display: flex; gap: 18px; padding: 26px; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; transition: all .3s; }
.sector:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: transparent; }
.sector > i { width: 56px; height: 56px; flex: 0 0 56px; border-radius: 16px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.5rem; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--sky)); color: #fff; }
.sector h3 { font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.sector p { margin: 0; font-size: .86rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* notice cards */
.notice-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.notice-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 24px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-top: 4px solid var(--navy); color: var(--text); transition: all .3s; }
.notice-card:hover { border-top-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); color: var(--text); }
.notice-card__top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.notice-card__date { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 6px; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); }
.notice-card__date strong { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; color: var(--navy); }
.notice-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.notice-card p { flex: 1; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); }

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .notice-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .why-grid, .sector-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .why-grid, .sector-grid, .notice-cards, .path-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .why-card { padding: 26px 22px; }
    .tabs__list { justify-content: flex-start; flex-wrap: nowrap; overflow-x: auto; padding-bottom: 6px; }
    .tabs__btn { flex: 0 0 auto; padding: 10px 16px; }
}