/* ============================================================
   FINEXPERIA — Gold / Charcoal Design System
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  --coral:       #D4A53C;
  --coral-light: #E6C275;
  --coral-deep:  #B8862E;
  --peach:       #E8CB8B;
  --blush:       #F0E6CE;
  --coral-grad:  linear-gradient(135deg, #D4A53C 0%, #E6C275 100%);

  --ink:       #131210;
  --ink-soft:  #1A1815;
  --surface:   #211E18;
  --surface-2: #2A261E;
  --surface-3: #383224;
  --line:      rgba(212,165,60,0.18);
  --line-soft: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);

  --text:      #F7F4EC;
  --text-soft: #D8CDB8;
  --muted:     #9A8C72;

  --cream:          #FAF6EC;
  --cream-2:        #F3ECDC;
  --ink-on-light:   #1A1710;
  --muted-on-light: #6E6048;

  --shadow:       0 32px 80px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.65);
  --coral-shadow: 0 20px 60px -15px rgba(212,165,60,0.45);

  --r:    20px;
  --r-sm: 12px;
  --r-lg: 32px;
  --maxw: 1200px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* ===== Reset ===== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body { font-family: "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif; background: var(--ink); color: var(--text); line-height: 1.65; overflow-x: hidden; }
h1,h2,h3,h4 { font-family: "Sora", "Inter", sans-serif; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul,ol { list-style: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; }
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
section { padding: 100px 0; }

/* ===== Decorative layers ===== */
.grain {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.32;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='200' height='200' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.15'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.scroll-bar {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 998; height: 3px; width: 0%;
  background: var(--coral-grad); box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(212,165,60,0.9);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cursor-glow {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 997;
  width: 420px; height: 420px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,165,60,0.11) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); will-change: transform;
}

/* ===== Buttons ===== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 999px; border: 2px solid transparent;
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.22s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.22s, background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.btn-lg    { padding: 1rem 2rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }
.btn-coral { background: var(--coral-grad); color: #131210; box-shadow: var(--coral-shadow); }
.btn-coral:hover { box-shadow: 0 24px 70px -12px rgba(212,165,60,0.7); }
.btn-outline-coral { background: transparent; color: var(--coral); border-color: rgba(212,165,60,0.45); }
.btn-outline-coral:hover { border-color: var(--coral); background: rgba(212,165,60,0.08); }
.btn-ghost { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); color: var(--text); }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); }

/* ===== Typography helpers ===== */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block; font-family: "Sora", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--coral); margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.eyebrow-dim { color: rgba(212,165,60,0.7); }
.coral-em    { color: var(--coral); font-style: italic; }

.sec-label {
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(212,165,60,0.32); margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.sec-label.light { color: rgba(212,165,60,0.5); }
.sec-head { max-width: 640px; }
.sec-head.centered { margin: 0 auto 3.5rem; text-align: center; }
.sec-head h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.sec-head p  { color: var(--muted); }

/* ===== Header ===== */
.site-header { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 90; padding: 14px 28px; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.nav-pill {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.2rem;
  background: rgba(19,18,16,0.62); backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.8); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,60,0.16); border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 9px 12px 9px 18px; max-width: var(--maxw); width: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-pill.scrolled { background: rgba(19,18,16,0.9); border-color: rgba(212,165,60,0.3); }
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand-mark { width: 34px; height: 34px; display: block; flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.05; }
.brand-name  { font-size: 1.06rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: var(--text); }
.brand-tm { font-size: 0.5em; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: super; color: var(--coral); margin-left: 1px; }
.brand-tagline { font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 0.54rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 3px; white-space: nowrap; }
.nav { display: flex; gap: 0.1rem; flex: 1; justify-content: center; }
.nav a { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem; border-radius: 999px; transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s; }
.nav a:hover { color: var(--text); background: rgba(212,165,60,0.1); }
.nav-end { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; }
.nav-toggle span { width: 20px; height: 2px; background: var(--text); border-radius: 2px; display: block; transition: transform 0.3s, opacity 0.3s; }

/* ===== Hero ===== */
.hero { position: relative; min-height: 100svh; padding: 140px 0 80px; overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.blob { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(72px); pointer-events: none; }
.blob-a { width: 680px; height: 680px; top: -18%; right: -14%; background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, rgba(212,165,60,0.26), rgba(212,165,60,0.04) 55%, transparent 75%); animation: blobDrift 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.blob-b { width: 480px; height: 480px; bottom: -10%; left: -8%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(230,194,117,0.14), transparent 65%); animation: blobDrift 9s ease-in-out 1.5s infinite alternate-reverse; }
.blob-c { width: 340px; height: 340px; top: 30%; left: 38%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,165,60,0.09), transparent 70%); animation: blobDrift 14s ease-in-out 3s infinite alternate; }
@keyframes blobDrift { 0% { transform: scale(1) translate(0,0); } 100% { transform: scale(1.12) translate(20px,-25px); } }

.hero-layout { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 52px; align-items: center; flex: 1; }

.india-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.83rem; font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(212,165,60,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,60,0.38);
  padding: 0.42rem 1rem; border-radius: 999px; color: var(--blush); margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s var(--ease) 0.15s both;
}

/* Kinetic headline — staggered indent */
.hero-h1    { display: block; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease) 0.3s both; }
.h1-learn   { display: block; font-size: clamp(5rem,10vw,10rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.045em; line-height: 0.88; background: var(--coral-grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.h1-do      { display: block; font-size: clamp(3.2rem,6.5vw,6.5rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.035em; line-height: 1; color: var(--text); padding-left: clamp(1.5rem,4vw,4rem); }
.h1-sub     { display: block; font-size: clamp(1.1rem,2vw,1.6rem); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--peach); margin-top: 0.6rem; }

.hero-lede    { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 42ch; margin-bottom: 2rem; animation: fadeUp 1s var(--ease) 0.45s both; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 2.6rem; animation: fadeUp 1s var(--ease) 0.58s both; }
.hero-trust   { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.6rem; animation: fadeUp 1s var(--ease) 0.72s both; }
.ht-item strong { display: block; font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 1.55rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; }
.ht-item span   { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); }
.ht-sep { width: 1px; height: 38px; background: rgba(212,165,60,0.22); }

/* Hero visual */
.hero-visual { position: relative; height: 500px; animation: fadeUp 1s var(--ease) 0.2s both; }
.hv-orb {
  position: absolute; inset: 8% 10%;
  border-radius: 62% 38% 46% 54% / 60% 44% 56% 40%;
  background: var(--coral-grad); opacity: 0.14;
  animation: morphBlob 10s ease-in-out infinite, floatBlob 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: blur(3px);
}
@keyframes morphBlob { 0%,100% { border-radius: 62% 38% 46% 54% / 60% 44% 56% 40%; } 33% { border-radius: 42% 58% 65% 35% / 48% 62% 38% 52%; } 66% { border-radius: 54% 46% 38% 62% / 40% 56% 44% 60%; } }
@keyframes floatBlob { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-22px); } }

.hv-card {
  position: absolute; background: rgba(33,30,24,0.72); backdrop-filter: blur(18px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,60,0.22); border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow); font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem;
  animation: cardFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hv-card strong { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
.hv-card span   { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.78rem; }
.hvc-icon  { font-size: 1.5rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.hvc-stars { display: block; color: var(--coral); font-size: 0.82rem; }
.hvc-av    { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--coral-grad); flex-shrink: 0; }
.hvc-1 { top: 5%; left: -2%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.hvc-3 { top: 10%; right: -2%; animation-delay: 0.7s; }
.hvc-4 { bottom: 16%; right: 1%; animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.hvc-2 { bottom: 8%; left: 3%; flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 0.4rem; animation-delay: 1.1s; }
.hvc-2 p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.78rem; }
.hvc-ring { width: 74px; height: 74px; border-radius: 50%; background: conic-gradient(var(--coral) 0 80%, rgba(255,255,255,0.07) 80% 100%); display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-weight: 700; }
.hvc-ring span { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--surface-2); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text); }
@keyframes cardFloat { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-11px); } }

.scroll-hint { position: absolute; bottom: 2rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.78rem; animation: fadeUp 1s var(--ease) 1.2s both; }
.scroll-mouse { width: 22px; height: 34px; border: 1.5px solid rgba(212,165,60,0.4); border-radius: 11px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.scroll-dot { position: absolute; top: 5px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 3px; height: 6px; background: var(--coral); border-radius: 2px; animation: scrollBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes scrollBounce { 0%,100% { opacity:1; top:5px; } 80% { opacity:0; top:18px; } }

/* ===== Marquee ===== */
.marquee-wrap {
  overflow: hidden; background: rgba(212,165,60,0.06); padding: 15px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,165,60,0.22); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,165,60,0.22);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
}
.marquee-track { display: flex; gap: 2.4rem; align-items: center; width: max-content; font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.86rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--peach); animation: marquee 26s linear infinite; }
.marquee-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee-track i { color: var(--coral); font-style: normal; font-size: 0.55rem; opacity: 0.75; }
@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ===== Method Section (light background) ===== */
.method-section { background: var(--cream); color: var(--ink-on-light); }
.method-section .sec-label { color: rgba(184,134,46,0.32); }
.method-section .eyebrow   { color: var(--coral-deep); }
.method-section .sec-head p { color: var(--muted-on-light); }
.method-section .sec-head h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem); }

.method-compare { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.14); max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto 5rem; }
.mc-col { padding: 2.2rem 2rem; }
.mc-trad { background: #221E16; color: var(--text-soft); }
.mc-trad h3 { color: var(--text); }
.mc-fx   { background: var(--coral-grad); color: #131210; position: relative; }
.mc-fx h3 { color: #131210; }
.mc-vs { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.25); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 0 1rem; font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); writing-mode: vertical-rl; letter-spacing: 0.18em; }
.mc-top { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.mc-icon { font-size: 1.6rem; }
.mc-top h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; margin: 0; }
.mc-list { display: grid; gap: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
.mc-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.8rem; font-size: 0.94rem; }
.mc-bad  li::before { content: "✕"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: #E0606C; font-weight: 700; }
.mc-good li::before { content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: #131210; font-weight: 700; }
.mc-foot { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 1rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.mc-foot-fx { border-top-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.14); }
.fx-pill { position: absolute; top: -1px; right: 1.5rem; background: #131210; color: var(--coral); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem; border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

.steps-wrap { text-align: center; }
.steps-title { font-size: clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.1rem); color: var(--ink-on-light); margin: 0.4rem 0 2.4rem; }
.steps-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 18px; text-align: left; }
.step-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,60,0.16); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem; border-left: 3px solid transparent; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04); transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s, border-color 0.25s; }
.step-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(212,165,60,0.16); border-left-color: var(--coral); }
.step-n { display: block; font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--coral-deep); margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
.step-card h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--ink-on-light); margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }
.step-card p  { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted-on-light); margin: 0; }

/* ===== Programs ===== */
.programs-section { background: var(--ink-soft); }
.prog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.prog-card:nth-child(even) { transform: translateY(24px); } /* staggered brick effect */
.prog-card { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 1.7rem 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; position: relative; transition: transform 0.28s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.28s, border-color 0.28s; }
.prog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px) !important; box-shadow: var(--coral-shadow); border-color: rgba(212,165,60,0.42); }
.prog-featured { border-color: rgba(212,165,60,0.48); background: linear-gradient(175deg, var(--surface-2), var(--surface)); }
.prog-tag { position: absolute; top: -11px; left: 1.4rem; background: var(--coral-grad); color: #131210; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 0.26rem 0.72rem; border-radius: 999px; }
.prog-emoji { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.prog-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.prog-card > p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.prog-list { display: grid; gap: 0.5rem; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.prog-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.4rem; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.88rem; }
.prog-list li::before { content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--coral); font-weight: 700; }
.prog-meta { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); padding: 0.8rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }

/* ===== Outcomes ===== */
.outcomes-section { background: var(--surface); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.outcomes-section::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -35%; left: -5%; right: -5%; height: 350px; background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(212,165,60,0.11), transparent 68%); pointer-events: none; }
.outcomes-h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem,4.5vw,3.2rem); text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); margin-bottom: 4rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.big-stat { text-align: center; padding: 2.8rem 1.5rem; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s; }
.big-stat + .big-stat { border-left: none; }
.big-stat:first-child { border-radius: var(--r) 0 0 var(--r); }
.big-stat:last-child  { border-radius: 0 var(--r) var(--r) 0; }
.big-stat::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% -20%, rgba(212,165,60,0.07), transparent 65%); }
.big-stat:hover { background: rgba(212,165,60,0.05); border-color: rgba(212,165,60,0.3); }
.stat-val { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: center; gap: 0.1rem; line-height: 1; }
.stat-n   { font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(3.2rem,6vw,5.5rem); letter-spacing: -0.045em; background: var(--coral-grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.stat-sym { font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.5rem,2.8vw,2.4rem); color: var(--coral); }
.stat-plus { align-self: center; font-size: clamp(1.2rem,2vw,1.8rem); }
.stat-lbl { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-top: 0.6rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.testimonial { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; padding: 3rem 2.5rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025); border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,60,0.2); border-radius: var(--r-lg); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.testimonial::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 110%, rgba(212,165,60,0.1), transparent 60%); pointer-events: none; }
.quote-glyph { font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 7rem; line-height: 0.5; color: var(--coral); opacity: 0.22; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.testimonial blockquote { font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: clamp(1.1rem,2vw,1.35rem); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--text); margin: 0 0 1.8rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.testimonial figcaption { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.9rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.t-av { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--coral-grad); color: #131210; font-weight: 800; font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 1.15rem; display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.testimonial figcaption strong { display: block; color: var(--text); }
.testimonial figcaption em { font-style: normal; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.88rem; }

/* ===== Employers ===== */
.employers-section { background: var(--ink); }
.employers-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.emp-copy h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem,3.5vw,2.7rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.emp-copy > p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
.emp-list { display: grid; gap: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.emp-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 2rem; color: var(--text-soft); }
.emp-list li::before { content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 1px; width: 1.3rem; height: 1.3rem; background: rgba(212,165,60,0.14); color: var(--coral); border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; }
.emp-panel { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--r); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.emp-head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto auto; gap: 1rem; padding: 0.9rem 1.4rem; background: rgba(212,165,60,0.07); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); font-size: 0.72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; }
.emp-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto auto; gap: 1rem; padding: 1rem 1.4rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); align-items: center; font-size: 0.92rem; transition: background 0.2s; }
.emp-row:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
.emp-row:hover { background: rgba(212,165,60,0.04); }
.emp-row strong { color: var(--text); }
.ep-count  { background: rgba(212,165,60,0.12); color: var(--coral); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.8rem; padding: 0.28rem 0.65rem; border-radius: 999px; }
.ep-status { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 0.24rem 0.62rem; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(212,165,60,0.1); color: var(--peach); }
.ep-status.placed { background: rgba(56,225,132,0.12); color: #38E184; }
.emp-note { padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ===== FAQ ===== */
.faq-section { background: var(--ink-soft); }
.faq-list { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; gap: 0.75rem; }
.faq-item { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--r-sm); padding: 0 1.5rem; transition: border-color 0.22s; }
.faq-item[open] { border-color: rgba(212,165,60,0.45); }
.faq-item summary { cursor: pointer; padding: 1.2rem 0; font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; color: var(--text); }
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after { content: "+"; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--coral); transition: transform 0.28s; flex-shrink: 0; line-height: 1; }
.faq-item[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-item p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; padding-bottom: 1.2rem; margin: 0; }

/* ===== Contact ===== */
.contact-section { background: var(--surface); }
.contact-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.88fr 1.12fr; gap: 64px; align-items: start; }
.contact-info h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem,3.5vw,2.7rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.contact-info > p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 2rem; }

.contact-phone-block { padding: 1.7rem; margin-bottom: 1.8rem; background: rgba(212,165,60,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,60,0.3); border-radius: var(--r); }
.ph-label { display: block; font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.ph-num { display: block; font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.9rem,3.8vw,2.8rem); letter-spacing: -0.025em; line-height: 1; color: var(--coral); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; transition: color 0.2s; }
.ph-num:hover { color: var(--coral-light); }
.ph-hours { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); }

.contact-details { display: grid; gap: 0.9rem; }
.cd-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.cd-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; background: rgba(212,165,60,0.1); border-radius: 11px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.05rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.cd-row a { color: var(--coral); transition: color 0.2s; }
.cd-row a:hover { color: var(--coral-light); }

.contact-form-wrap { background: var(--surface-2); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 2.5rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.contact-form { display: grid; gap: 1.1rem; }
.cf-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.1rem; }
.cf-field { display: grid; gap: 0.45rem; }
.cf-field label { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; }
.cf-field input,
.cf-field select,
.cf-field textarea { width: 100%; padding: 0.88rem 1.1rem; background: rgba(19,18,16,0.5); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--r-sm); color: var(--text); font-family: inherit; font-size: 0.95rem; transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s; appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; }
.cf-field input:focus, .cf-field select:focus, .cf-field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--coral); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212,165,60,0.18); background: rgba(19,18,16,0.65); }
.cf-field input::placeholder, .cf-field textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(154,140,114,0.55); }
.cf-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }
.cf-field select option { background: var(--surface-2); }

#cfSubmit { position: relative; }
.btn-spin { display: none; width: 18px; height: 18px; border: 2.5px solid rgba(19,18,16,0.25); border-top-color: #131210; border-radius: 50%; animation: spin 0.65s linear infinite; }
#cfSubmit.loading .btn-label { opacity: 0; }
#cfSubmit.loading .btn-spin  { display: inline-block; position: absolute; }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.cf-status { min-height: 1.3em; font-size: 0.9rem; text-align: center; font-weight: 500; }
.cf-status.ok  { color: #38E184; }
.cf-status.err { color: #E0606C; }

/* ===== Footer ===== */
.site-footer { background: var(--ink); padding: 64px 0 28px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.footer-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.footer-brand p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 1rem; max-width: 26ch; }
.footer-col h4 { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.footer-col a { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; padding: 0.28rem 0; transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--coral); }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); padding-top: 1.6rem; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.85rem; }
.footer-bottom p { margin: 0; }

/* ===== Scroll reveal ===== */
.reveal, .reveal-left, .reveal-right { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.75s var(--ease), transform 0.75s var(--ease); }
.reveal       { transform: translateY(28px); }
.reveal-left  { transform: translateX(-30px); }
.reveal-right { transform: translateX(30px); }
.reveal.in, .reveal-left.in, .reveal-right.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .prog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .prog-card:nth-child(even) { transform: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-layout, .employers-layout, .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-visual { order: -1; height: 360px; }
  .method-compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 520px; }
  .mc-vs { display: none; }
  .mc-fx { order: -1; }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .big-stat + .big-stat { border-left: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-top: none; }
  .big-stat:first-child { border-radius: var(--r) var(--r) 0 0; }
  .big-stat:last-child  { border-radius: 0 0 var(--r) var(--r); }
  .footer-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nav, .nav-end .btn { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .site-header { padding: 14px 16px; }
  .nav-pill { padding: 8px 10px 8px 14px; }
  section { padding: 64px 0; }
  .hero { padding: 110px 0 60px; }
  .h1-learn { font-size: clamp(3.5rem,14vw,5rem); }
  .h1-do    { font-size: clamp(2.4rem,9vw,3.5rem); }
  .steps-grid, .prog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cf-row   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  .site-header.menu-open .nav { display: flex; position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 0; right: 0; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; background: rgba(19,18,16,0.97); border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,60,0.22); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 0.5rem 0 0.8rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
  .site-header.menu-open .nav a { padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: 0; color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .site-header.menu-open .nav a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .site-header.menu-open .nav-end .btn { display: flex; margin: 0.8rem 1.5rem 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 460px) {
  .footer-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.001ms !important; transition-duration: 0.001ms !important; }
  .blob, .hv-orb, .hv-card, .scroll-dot { animation: none !important; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPOSITION — single program, AI tools,
   analytical skills. (Sections: #program modules, #aitools, #skills)
   ============================================================ */

/* ===== Single Program — intro band + module grid ===== */
.program-section { background: var(--ink-soft); }
.program-band {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: 40px; align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(175deg, var(--surface-2), var(--surface));
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,60,0.3); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 2.6rem 2.6rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.program-band::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -40%; right: -10%; width: 380px; height: 380px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,165,60,0.12), transparent 70%); pointer-events: none; }
.pb-copy { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.pb-tag { display: inline-block; background: var(--coral-grad); color: #131210; font-family: "Sora",sans-serif; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem; border-radius: 999px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.pb-copy h3 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.1rem); margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
.pb-copy p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.98rem; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; max-width: 46ch; }
.pb-facts { display: flex; gap: 1.8rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.pb-fact strong { display: block; font-family: "Sora",sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--coral); line-height: 1; }
.pb-fact span { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); }

.module-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 18px; }
.mod-card { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 1.6rem 1.45rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: transform 0.28s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.28s, border-color 0.28s; }
.mod-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--coral-shadow); border-color: rgba(212,165,60,0.42); }
.mod-top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.mod-code { font-family: "Sora",sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--coral); letter-spacing: 0.1em; }
.mod-emoji { font-size: 1.55rem; }
.mod-card h3 { font-size: 1.04rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.mod-card > p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; flex: 1; }
.mod-skill { font-size: 0.74rem; color: var(--peach); background: rgba(212,165,60,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,60,0.22); padding: 0.32rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 999px; align-self: flex-start; font-weight: 500; }
.mod-skill::before { content: "▲ "; color: var(--coral); font-size: 0.62rem; }

/* ===== AI Toolstack (light) ===== */
.aitools-section { background: var(--cream); color: var(--ink-on-light); }
.aitools-section .sec-label { color: rgba(184,134,46,0.32); }
.aitools-section .eyebrow { color: var(--coral-deep); }
.aitools-section .sec-head p { color: var(--muted-on-light); }
.ai-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 16px; }
.ai-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,60,0.16); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 1.45rem 1.35rem; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04); border-top: 3px solid transparent; transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s, border-color 0.25s; }
.ai-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(212,165,60,0.18); border-top-color: var(--coral); }
.ai-cat { font-size: 0.66rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.09em; font-weight: 700; color: var(--coral-deep); }
.ai-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink-on-light); margin: 0.4rem 0 0.5rem; }
.ai-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted-on-light); margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }

/* ===== Analytical Skills (dark) ===== */
.skills-section { background: var(--ink); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.skills-section::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -28%; right: -8%; width: 520px; height: 520px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,165,60,0.08), transparent 70%); pointer-events: none; }
.skills-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 18px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.skill-card { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 1.7rem 1.5rem; border-top: 3px solid transparent; transition: transform 0.26s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.26s, border-color 0.26s; }
.skill-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-top-color: var(--coral); box-shadow: var(--coral-shadow); }
.skill-n { font-family: "Sora",sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--coral); }
.skill-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem; }
.skill-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }

/* ===== Reposition responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .ai-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .module-grid, .skills-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .program-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .module-grid, .skills-grid, .ai-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pb-facts { gap: 1.4rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   FULL REDESIGN PASS — icons, hero v2, proof, journey, sticky CTA
   ============================================================ */

/* ----- Gold line icons ----- */
.ico { width: 1em; height: 1em; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.8; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }

/* ----- Hero v2 headline ----- */
.h1-kicker { display: block; font-family: "Sora",sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(1.2rem,2.4vw,1.9rem); color: var(--text-soft); letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.h1-big { display: block; font-family: "Sora",sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(3.6rem,10vw,7.5rem); line-height: 0.9; letter-spacing: -0.045em; background: var(--coral-grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.h1-tail { display: block; font-family: "Sora",sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.7rem,3.4vw,2.7rem); line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--text); margin-top: 0.35rem; }

.hero-actions { margin-bottom: 1.3rem; }
.hero-urgency { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; margin: 0 0 1.9rem; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-soft); animation: fadeUp 1s var(--ease) 0.65s both; }
.hero-urgency strong { color: var(--coral); font-weight: 700; }
.pulse-dot { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--coral); animation: pulse 1.8s infinite; flex-shrink: 0; }
@keyframes pulse { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212,165,60,0.55); } 70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(212,165,60,0); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212,165,60,0); } }
.hvc-icon { color: var(--coral); font-size: 1.4rem; }

/* Mobile: headline before the floating cards */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-visual { order: 2; }
  .hero-copy { order: 1; }
}

/* ----- Proof band ----- */
.proof-section { background: var(--ink); padding: 60px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.proof-kicker { text-align: center; font-family: "Sora",sans-serif; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1.8rem; }
.proof-mentors { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 16px; max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto 2rem; }
.mentor { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--r-sm); padding: 0.85rem 1rem; transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s; }
.mentor:hover { border-color: rgba(212,165,60,0.35); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.mentor-av { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: "Sora",sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.82rem; color: #131210; background: var(--coral-grad); }
.mentor strong { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text); }
.mentor span { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); }
.proof-metrics { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 0.8rem 2.4rem; }
.proof-metrics span { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.proof-metrics strong { font-family: "Sora",sans-serif; font-weight: 800; color: var(--coral); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-right: 0.2rem; }
.proof-note { text-align: center; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.78rem; margin-top: 1.4rem; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .proof-mentors { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 460px) { .proof-mentors { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ----- Interactive 28-week journey ----- */
.journey-rail { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(7,1fr); gap: 8px; position: relative; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.journey-rail::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 6%; right: 6%; top: 13px; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,165,60,0.18), rgba(212,165,60,0.6)); }
.jnode { position: relative; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 4px 2px 0; color: var(--muted); }
.jnode-dot { width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--surface-3); border: 2px solid rgba(212,165,60,0.5); position: relative; z-index: 1; transition: transform 0.22s var(--ease), background 0.22s, border-color 0.22s, box-shadow 0.22s; }
.jnode-wk { font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 600; }
.jnode-code { font-family: "Sora",sans-serif; font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-soft); }
.jnode:hover .jnode-dot { border-color: var(--coral); transform: scale(1.12); }
.jnode.is-active .jnode-dot { background: var(--coral); border-color: var(--coral); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(212,165,60,0.16); transform: scale(1.18); }
.jnode.is-active .jnode-code, .jnode.is-active .jnode-wk { color: var(--coral); }
.jpanel { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 26px; align-items: start; background: linear-gradient(175deg, var(--surface-2), var(--surface)); border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,60,0.22); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 2.2rem 2.4rem; animation: jfade 0.4s var(--ease) both; }
@keyframes jfade { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.jp-icon { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 16px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: rgba(212,165,60,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,60,0.25); color: var(--coral); font-size: 1.9rem; }
.jp-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.jp-code { font-family: "Sora",sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--coral); }
.jp-wk { font-size: 0.74rem; color: var(--muted); border-left: 1px solid var(--line-soft); padding-left: 0.8rem; }
.jp-body h3 { font-size: clamp(1.15rem,2.2vw,1.5rem); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.jpanel p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.96rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; max-width: 60ch; }
.jpanel .mod-skill { display: inline-block; }
.jpanel[hidden] { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .journey-rail { gap: 2px; }
  .jnode-wk { display: none; }
  .jpanel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem; }
  .jp-icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; font-size: 1.5rem; }
}

/* ----- Sticky CTA bar ----- */
.sticky-cta { position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 95; padding: 0 14px; transform: translateY(135%); transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease); pointer-events: none; }
.sticky-cta.visible { transform: translateY(0); pointer-events: auto; }
.sticky-cta-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto 12px; background: rgba(19,18,16,0.92); backdrop-filter: blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px); border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,60,0.28); border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 -10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45); padding: 0.7rem 0.8rem 0.7rem 1.3rem; }
.sticky-cta-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.2; }
.sticky-cta-text strong { font-family: "Sora",sans-serif; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text); }
.sticky-cta-text span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); }
.sticky-cta .btn { flex-shrink: 0; }
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .sticky-cta-text strong { font-size: 0.82rem; }
  .sticky-cta-text span { font-size: 0.69rem; }
  .sticky-cta-inner { padding: 0.6rem 0.6rem 0.6rem 1rem; }
  .sticky-cta .btn { padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem; font-size: 0.88rem; }
}

/* ----- WCAG-AA contrast on light sections / icon colours ----- */
.method-section .eyebrow, .aitools-section .eyebrow { color: #8A6018; }
.ai-cat { color: #8A6018; }
.mc-trad .mc-icon { color: var(--coral); }
.mc-fx .mc-icon { color: #131210; }
.cd-icon { color: var(--coral); }
.proof-lead { color: var(--peach); }
.hp-field { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; }

/* ----- B2B restructure tweaks ----- */
.journey-rail-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
.skill-n .ico { width: 1.7rem; height: 1.7rem; }
.proof-mentors .mentor-av .ico { width: 1.15rem; height: 1.15rem; }

/* AI "workday impact" band */
.ai-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
.ai-closing { text-align: center; max-width: 64ch; margin: 2.2rem auto 0; color: var(--muted-on-light); font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.6; }
.ai-closing strong { color: var(--ink-on-light); }
@media (max-width: 1080px) { .ai-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .ai-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ----- Hero diagram (clean 3-step progression, replaces floating cards) ----- */
.hero-visual.has-diagram { height: auto; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.hero-diagram { width: 100%; background: linear-gradient(175deg, var(--surface-2), var(--surface)); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem 1.3rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-diagram::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -45%; right: -18%; width: 300px; height: 300px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,165,60,0.10), transparent 70%); pointer-events: none; }
.hd-head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hd-eyebrow { font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.hd-badge { font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 700; color: #131210; background: var(--coral-grad); padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 99px; white-space: nowrap; }
.hd-steps { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hd-step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto auto 1fr; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; padding: 0.8rem 0.1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.hd-step:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.hd-num { width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--coral); background: rgba(212,165,60,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,60,0.32); }
.hd-step:last-child .hd-num { color: #131210; background: var(--coral-grad); border-color: transparent; }
.hd-ic { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 11px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: rgba(212,165,60,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,60,0.25); color: var(--coral); }
.hd-ic .ico { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.hd-role { display: block; font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.2; }
.hd-role em { font-style: normal; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.hd-task { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-soft); margin-top: 1px; }
.hd-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: 0.6rem; padding-top: 0.9rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hd-foot .ico { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--coral); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   REVIEW V1 — node pulse, time-tested stats, video, whatsapp
   ============================================================ */

/* Pulsating inactive journey nodes — signal the other roles are clickable */
.jnode:not(.is-active) .jnode-dot { animation: nodePulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes nodePulse { 0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212,165,60,0.45); } 55% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(212,165,60,0); } }
.jnode:not(.is-active):hover .jnode-dot { animation: none; }

/* Time-Tested & Proven — 5-stat credibility row */
.tt-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5,1fr); gap: 14px; margin: 2.6rem 0 1rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.tt-stat { text-align: center; padding: 1.9rem 1rem; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--r); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025); transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s; }
.tt-stat:hover { border-color: rgba(212,165,60,0.3); background: rgba(212,165,60,0.05); }
.tt-lbl { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.82rem; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .tt-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .tt-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }

/* Video blocks (explainer + testimonial) */
.video-block { max-width: 900px; margin: 3rem auto 0; text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.video-eyebrow { display: block; font-family: "Sora",sans-serif; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--coral); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.video-frame { position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--surface-2), var(--ink-soft)); display: grid; place-items: center; cursor: pointer; }
.video-frame::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 42%, rgba(212,165,60,0.12), transparent 62%); pointer-events: none; }
.video-play { width: 76px; height: 76px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--coral-grad); display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: var(--coral-shadow); position: relative; z-index: 1; transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease); }
.video-frame:hover .video-play, .video-frame:focus-visible .video-play { transform: scale(1.09); }
.video-play svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; fill: #131210; margin-left: 3px; }
.video-hint { position: absolute; bottom: 14px; left: 0; right: 0; text-align: center; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); z-index: 1; }
.video-testimonial { max-width: 820px; margin-top: 3rem; }
.video-testimonial .video-frame { margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
/* Keep the testimonial video above the decorative .testimonial::before overlay so its controls stay clickable */
.video-testimonial .video-el { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
/* Explainer clip is portrait (9:16) — present it as a centred phone-reel, not full width */
.video-el { display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 340px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: var(--r-lg); border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #000; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }

/* WhatsApp CTA */
.wa-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: 1rem; background: #25D366; color: #0a3d20; font-family: "Sora",sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 999px; text-decoration: none; transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s; }
.wa-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 34px -12px rgba(37,211,102,0.6); }
.wa-btn .ico { width: 20px; height: 20px; stroke: none; fill: #0a3d20; }

/* ============================================================
   REVIEW V2 — proof reorder, second counter, benefits restyle, impact graphic
   ============================================================ */

/* Second counter band — "Experience that makes students hireable" */
.counter-section { background: var(--ink-soft); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.counter-section::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -30%; left: -5%; right: -5%; height: 340px; background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(212,165,60,0.10), transparent 68%); pointer-events: none; }
.counter-section .outcomes-h2 { margin-top: 0.6rem; }
.tt-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .tt-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }

/* Benefits grid — dark, icon-led cards, deliberately distinct from the white numbered steps grid (Review V2 #0) */
.benefits-title { color: var(--text); text-align: center; }
.benefits-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 14px; }
.benefit-card { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-left: 3px solid rgba(212,165,60,0.5); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem; transition: transform .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s, background .25s; }
.benefit-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); background: rgba(212,165,60,0.06); border-left-color: var(--coral); }
.benefit-ic { flex-shrink: 0; width: 2.7rem; height: 2.7rem; border-radius: 13px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: rgba(212,165,60,0.1); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.benefit-ic .ico { width: 1.35rem; height: 1.35rem; color: var(--coral); }
.benefit-cat { display: block; font-size: 0.64rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; font-weight: 700; color: var(--coral); }
.benefit-card h4 { font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--text); margin: 0.28rem 0 0.42rem; }
.benefit-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* FinExperia Impact — premium on-brand journey graphic (Day 0 → Day 100) */
.impact { margin-top: 4rem; padding: clamp(1.6rem,4vw,3rem); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: linear-gradient(170deg, var(--surface-2), var(--surface)); position: relative; z-index: 1; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.impact-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.8rem; }
.impact-eyebrow { display: inline-block; font-family: "Sora",sans-serif; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--coral); }
.impact-title { font-size: clamp(1.5rem,3.4vw,2.3rem); margin: 0.6rem 0 0.5rem; }
.impact-sub { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; max-width: 44ch; margin: 0 auto; }

.impact-track { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5,1fr); gap: 8px; position: relative; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.impact-track::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 10%; right: 10%; top: 3.3rem; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,165,60,0.25), var(--coral)); z-index: 0; }
.impact-step { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem; text-align: center; }
.impact-day { font-family: "Sora",sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--coral); height: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.1rem; }
.impact-node { width: 3.6rem; height: 3.6rem; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--ink); border: 2px solid var(--line); transition: transform .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s, background .25s; }
.impact-node .ico { width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; color: var(--coral); }
.impact-step:hover .impact-node { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(212,165,60,0.55); }
.impact-step.is-peak .impact-node { background: var(--coral-grad); border-color: transparent; box-shadow: var(--coral-shadow); }
.impact-step.is-peak .impact-node .ico { color: #131210; }
.impact-role { font-family: "Sora",sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text); margin-top: 0.2rem; }
.impact-desc { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.4; max-width: 17ch; }

.impact-skills { margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 1.9rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); text-align: center; }
.impact-skills-lbl { display: block; font-family: "Sora",sans-serif; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.impact-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 0.6rem; }
.impact-chip { font-family: "Sora",sans-serif; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-soft); padding: 0.5rem 1rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); transition: border-color .25s, color .25s, background .25s; }
.impact-chip:hover { border-color: rgba(212,165,60,0.5); color: var(--coral); background: rgba(212,165,60,0.08); }

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .impact-track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .impact-track::before { left: 1.8rem; right: auto; top: 1rem; bottom: 1rem; width: 2px; height: auto; }
  .impact-step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 3.6rem 1fr; grid-template-areas: "node day" "node role" "node desc"; column-gap: 1rem; row-gap: 0.12rem; text-align: left; padding: 0.95rem 0; align-items: center; }
  .impact-node { grid-area: node; }
  .impact-day { grid-area: day; align-self: end; height: auto; }
  .impact-role { grid-area: role; margin-top: 0; }
  .impact-desc { grid-area: desc; align-self: start; max-width: none; }
}