/* ==========================================================================
   DigitalCollegee — Design System
   Palette sampled from the approved homepage mockup.
   Brand navy #072B86 comes from the official DC circular logo.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand core */
  --dc-navy-900: #071233;
  --dc-navy-800: #0B1B45;
  --dc-navy-700: #0F1B3D;
  --dc-navy-600: #16205C;
  --dc-brand:    #072B86;

  /* Accents */
  --dc-blue:       #2563EB;
  --dc-blue-dark:  #1D4ED8;
  --dc-blue-soft:  #EEF4FF;
  --dc-cyan:       #38BDF8;
  --dc-violet:     #7C5CE8;
  --dc-violet-dk:  #5B46D6;
  --dc-lilac:      #A78BFA;

  /* Semantic */
  --dc-amber:   #F5A524;
  --dc-green:   #10B981;
  --dc-green-dk:#16A34A;
  --dc-red:     #EF4444;

  /* Neutrals */
  --dc-ink:      #0F1B3D;
  --dc-body:     #5B6478;
  --dc-muted:    #8A93A6;
  --dc-line:     #E4EAF2;
  --dc-line-soft:#EFF3F8;
  --dc-bg:       #FFFFFF;
  --dc-bg-alt:   #F6F9FC;
  --dc-bg-alt2:  #F1F5FB;

  /* Pastel tints */
  --tint-blue:   #EEF4FF;
  --tint-lilac:  #F4EFFF;
  --tint-peach:  #FFF3EA;
  --tint-mint:   #ECFAF2;
  --tint-sky:    #E8F6FF;
  --tint-sand:   #FFF7E6;

  /* Gradients */
  --grad-hero:   linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1B45 0%, #131C55 45%, #241C63 100%);
  --grad-cta:    linear-gradient(135deg, #7C5CE8 0%, #5B46D6 100%);
  --grad-stats:  linear-gradient(120deg, #10205A 0%, #1B1F63 55%, #2E1E6B 100%);
  --grad-brand:  linear-gradient(90deg, #38BDF8 0%, #A78BFA 100%);

  /* Type */
  --font-head: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Segoe UI', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', system-ui, sans-serif;

  /* Radii / shadow / layout */
  --r-sm: 8px;  --r-md: 12px;  --r-lg: 16px;  --r-xl: 22px;  --r-pill: 999px;
  --sh-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(15,27,61,.06);
  --sh-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(15,27,61,.06);
  --sh-md: 0 6px 20px rgba(15,27,61,.08);
  --sh-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(15,27,61,.10);
  --sh-xl: 0 24px 60px rgba(15,27,61,.14);
  --container: 1240px;
  --header-h: 72px;
}

/* ========================= Reset ========================= */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; overflow-x: hidden; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--dc-body); background: var(--dc-bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button, input, select, textarea { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
button { background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5 { font-family: var(--font-head); color: var(--dc-ink); line-height: 1.18; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--dc-blue); outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* ========================= Icons ========================= */
.ico { width: 20px; height: 20px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ico-sm { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.ico-xs { width: 13px; height: 13px; }
.ico-lg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.ico-xl { width: 28px; height: 28px; }

/* Coloured icon tile */
.itile {
  display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 11px; background: var(--tint-blue); color: var(--dc-blue);
}
.itile-sm { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
.itile-md { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 13px; }
.itile-lg { width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 16px; }
.t-blue  { background: var(--tint-blue);  color: #2563EB; }
.t-lilac { background: var(--tint-lilac); color: #7C5CE8; }
.t-peach { background: var(--tint-peach); color: #EA7C1F; }
.t-mint  { background: var(--tint-mint);  color: #0E9F6E; }
.t-sky   { background: var(--tint-sky);   color: #0EA5E9; }
.t-sand  { background: var(--tint-sand);  color: #D9911A; }

/* ========================= Layout ========================= */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: 24px; }
.section { padding: 72px 0; }
.section-sm { padding: 48px 0; }
.section-alt { background: var(--dc-bg-alt); }
.center { text-align: center; }

.grid { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.g-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.g-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.g-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.g-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }
.g-6 { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); }

.sec-head { text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 40px; }
.sec-head h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 38px); }
.sec-head p { margin-top: 12px; color: var(--dc-body); font-size: 15.5px; }
.sec-head--row { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; text-align: left; max-width: none; }
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--dc-blue-soft); color: var(--dc-blue);
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.accent { color: var(--dc-blue); }

/* ========================= Buttons ========================= */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1; white-space: nowrap; cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, background .18s ease, color .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn-primary { background: var(--dc-blue); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37,99,235,.28); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--dc-blue-dark); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(37,99,235,.34); }
.btn-gradient { background: var(--grad-cta); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(91,70,214,.35); }
.btn-gradient:hover { box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(91,70,214,.45); }
.btn-dark { background: #16213F; color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
.btn-dark:hover { background: #1E2B4F; }
.btn-outline { border: 1.5px solid var(--dc-line); color: var(--dc-ink); background: #fff; }
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--dc-blue); color: var(--dc-blue); }
.btn-ghost { color: var(--dc-blue); padding-inline: 4px; }
.btn-ghost:hover { color: var(--dc-blue-dark); }
.btn-white { background: #fff; color: var(--dc-ink); }
.btn-sm { padding: 9px 16px; font-size: 13px; }
.btn-lg { padding: 15px 30px; font-size: 15.5px; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }
.btn[disabled], .btn.is-disabled { opacity: .55; pointer-events: none; }

/* ========================= Promo strip ========================= */
.promo-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0B1B45, #241C63);
  color: #fff; font-size: 13.5px; position: relative; z-index: 901;
}
.promo-strip .container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; padding-block: 9px; }
.promo-strip a { font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.promo-strip .p-close { margin-left: auto; opacity: .7; color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.promo-strip .p-close:hover { opacity: 1; }
.promo-strip.is-hidden { display: none; }

/* ========================= Header ========================= */
.site-header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 900; background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dc-line); }
.site-header.is-stuck { box-shadow: var(--sh-sm); }
.header-inner { height: var(--header-h); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px; position: relative; }

.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand img { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 8px; }
.brand-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.05; }
.brand-name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 17px; color: var(--dc-ink); letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.brand-tag { font-size: 9.5px; color: var(--dc-muted); font-weight: 500; }

/* Nav — the <ul> is the positioning context so panels can never clip left */
.main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; position: relative; }
.main-nav > li { position: relative; }
.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  padding: 10px 11px; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dc-ink);
  white-space: nowrap; transition: color .16s ease, background .16s ease;
}
.nav-link:hover, .main-nav > li:hover > .nav-link, .nav-link.is-active { color: var(--dc-blue); }
.nav-link .caret { width: 14px; height: 14px; opacity: .65; transition: transform .22s ease; }
.main-nav > li:hover .caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Mega panels — left-anchored by default, flipped right for late items */
.mega {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 12px); left: 0;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-xl); padding: 24px;
  max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease, visibility .2s; z-index: 950;
}
.main-nav > li:hover > .mega,
.main-nav > li:focus-within > .mega { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateY(0); }
.mega::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -14px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 14px; }

.mega-wide { width: 860px; }
.mega-mid  { width: 540px; }
/* Anchor to the nav's left edge so a wide panel can never run off-screen */
.mega-anchor-nav { left: 0; }
/* Flip to the right edge of the nav for the last dropdowns */
.mega-right { left: auto; right: 0; }

.mega-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px 26px; }
.mega-grid.two { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.mega-col h5 { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .09em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dc-muted); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.mega-col li + li { margin-top: 2px; }
.mega-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 11px; padding: 8px 10px; border-radius: var(--r-sm); transition: background .16s ease; }
.mega-item:hover { background: var(--dc-bg-alt); }
.mega-item b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dc-ink); }
.mega-item span.d { display: block; font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--dc-muted); line-height: 1.45; margin-top: 1px; }
.mega-plain a { display: block; padding: 8px 10px; border-radius: var(--r-sm); font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--font-head); color: var(--dc-ink); transition: background .16s ease, color .16s ease; }
.mega-plain a:hover { background: var(--dc-bg-alt); color: var(--dc-blue); }
.mega-promo {
  margin-top: 20px; padding: 15px 18px; border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: var(--dc-bg-alt); border: 1px solid var(--dc-line);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 18px;
}
.mega-promo b { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 14px; color: var(--dc-ink); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.mega-promo span.d { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--dc-body); display: block; margin-top: 2px; }
.soon { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; font-family: var(--font-head); color: var(--dc-amber); background: var(--tint-sand); padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); margin-left: 6px; vertical-align: middle; }

/* Header search */
.header-search { margin-left: auto; position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; width: clamp(170px, 17vw, 220px); }
.header-search input {
  width: 100%; height: 38px; padding: 0 38px 0 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--dc-bg-alt); font-size: 13px; color: var(--dc-ink);
  transition: border-color .16s ease, background .16s ease;
}
.header-search input::placeholder { color: var(--dc-muted); }
.header-search input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--dc-blue); background: #fff; }
.header-search .s-btn { position: absolute; right: 4px; top: 4px; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--dc-muted); }
.header-search .s-btn:hover { color: var(--dc-blue); }

.header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.link-login { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dc-ink); }
.link-login:hover { color: var(--dc-blue); }
.burger { display: none; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: var(--r-sm); place-items: center; color: var(--dc-ink); }
.burger:hover { background: var(--dc-bg-alt); }

/* ========================= Mobile drawer ========================= */
.drawer-overlay { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(7,18,51,.5); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: .25s; z-index: 1000; }
.drawer-overlay.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.drawer {
  position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: min(360px, 88vw);
  background: #fff; z-index: 1001; transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform .28s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.drawer.open { transform: translateX(0); }
.drawer-head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 16px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dc-line); }
.drawer-body { flex: 1; overflow-y: auto; padding: 12px 16px 24px; }
.drawer-foot { padding: 16px 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--dc-line); display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.m-item > button, .m-item > a {
  width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 12px; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dc-ink); text-align: left;
}
.m-item > button:hover, .m-item > a:hover { background: var(--dc-bg-alt); }
.m-item .chev { transition: transform .2s ease; opacity: .6; }
.m-item.open .chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.m-sub { display: none; padding: 2px 0 8px 12px; border-left: 2px solid var(--dc-line-soft); margin-left: 12px; }
.m-item.open .m-sub { display: block; }
.m-sub a { display: block; padding: 9px 12px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--dc-body); border-radius: var(--r-sm); }
.m-sub a:hover { background: var(--dc-bg-alt); color: var(--dc-blue); }

/* ========================= Hero ========================= */
.hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--grad-hero); color: #fff; padding: 64px 0 72px; }
.hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 620px; height: 620px; border-radius: 50%;
  right: -100px; top: -200px; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,92,232,.40) 0%, rgba(124,92,232,0) 68%);
}
.hero::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 460px; height: 460px; border-radius: 50%;
  left: -170px; bottom: -230px; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56,189,248,.18) 0%, rgba(56,189,248,0) 70%);
}
.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr; gap: 52px; align-items: center; }

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 7px 15px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.10); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; color: #DCE5FF; backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.hero h1 { color: #fff; margin: 20px 0 18px; font-size: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 55px); line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -.032em; }
.hero h1 .l2 { background: var(--grad-brand); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.hero-lead { color: #B9C4E4; font-size: 16px; max-width: 490px; line-height: 1.65; }

/* Hero search (Coursera-style) */
.hero-search { display: flex; gap: 0; background: #fff; border-radius: var(--r-pill); padding: 6px 6px 6px 18px; max-width: 470px; margin: 26px 0 20px; box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); }
.hero-search .ico { color: var(--dc-muted); align-self: center; }
.hero-search input { flex: 1; border: 0; padding: 12px 12px; font-size: 14.5px; background: transparent; color: var(--dc-ink); min-width: 0; }
.hero-search input:focus { outline: none; }

.hero-cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 13px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.hero-ticks { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 9px 20px; }
.hero-ticks li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-size: 12px; color: #A9B5D8; }
.hero-ticks .ico { color: var(--dc-cyan); }

.hero-proof { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 28px; }
.avatars { display: flex; }
.avatars img { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 2.5px solid #1A2350; margin-left: -12px; }
.avatars img:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.proof-txt .stars { display: flex; gap: 2px; color: var(--dc-amber); }
.proof-txt .stars .ico { width: 13px; height: 13px; }
.proof-txt b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 13.5px; color: #E4EAFB; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 3px; }

/* ============ Hero visual v2 — vector product mockup ============ */
.hero-stage {
  position: relative;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  min-height: 470px;
  perspective: 1400px;
}

/* decorative blurred orbs behind the card */
.forb { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(46px); pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; }
.forb-1 { width: 260px; height: 260px; background: rgba(56,189,248,.34);  top: 2%;   left: 4%; }
.forb-2 { width: 300px; height: 300px; background: rgba(124,92,232,.42); bottom: -4%; right: 2%; }
.forb-3 { width: 190px; height: 190px; background: rgba(37,99,235,.30);  top: 42%;  left: 44%; }

/* faint grid so the dark area isn't empty */
.hero-grid-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: .5;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 44px 44px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 45%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 45%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
}

/* ---- photo centrepiece ---- */
.hero-person {
  position: relative; z-index: 3;
  width: min(370px, 84%);
}

/* soft colour wash behind the photo card */
.hp-disc {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 128%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 50%; z-index: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle,
    rgba(124,92,232,.55) 0%, rgba(37,99,235,.28) 45%, rgba(37,99,235,0) 70%);
  filter: blur(10px);
}
/* slow-turning dashed ring */
.hp-ring {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 118%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 50%; z-index: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
}
.hp-ring::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 5%; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  animation: spinSlow 40s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spinSlow { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* the photo card itself */
.hero-person .hp-frame {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  box-shadow: 0 34px 74px rgba(0,0,0,.52);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  transform: rotate(-2deg);
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1);
}
.hero-stage:hover .hero-person .hp-frame { transform: rotate(0deg); }

.hero-person img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center;
  display: block;
}
/* tint the base so the photo sits in the navy palette instead of fighting it */
.hero-person .hp-frame::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(11,27,69,.55) 0%, rgba(11,27,69,.06) 42%, transparent 66%),
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(124,92,232,.20), rgba(56,189,248,.10));
}

/* main glass card (unused on the homepage hero, kept for other pages) */
.hs-card {
  position: relative; z-index: 3;
  width: min(430px, 92%);
  border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  transform: rotateY(-7deg) rotateX(3deg);
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1);
}
.hero-stage:hover .hs-card { transform: rotateY(0deg) rotateX(0deg); }

.hs-top { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 11px 14px; background: #F3F6FB; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dc-line); }
.hs-top i { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: #D6DEEA; display: block; }
.hs-top i:nth-child(1) { background: #FF6058; } .hs-top i:nth-child(2) { background: #FFBD2E; } .hs-top i:nth-child(3) { background: #29C940; }
.hs-top span { margin-left: 8px; font-size: 10.5px; color: var(--dc-muted); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; }

/* video area */
.hs-video { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/9; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#1D4ED8,#4326A8); overflow: hidden; }
.hs-video::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(120% 80% at 20% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.22), transparent 60%);
}
.hs-play {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; margin: auto; width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.95); display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--dc-blue); z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.hs-play::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -9px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55); animation: pulseRing 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseRing { 0% { transform: scale(.85); opacity: .9; } 100% { transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0; } }
.hs-dur {
  position: absolute; right: 10px; bottom: 10px; z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(7,18,51,.78); color: #fff; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 5px; font-family: var(--font-head);
}
.hs-badge {
  position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 10px; z-index: 2;
  background: var(--dc-green); color: #fff; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 9px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); font-family: var(--font-head);
}

/* body */
.hs-body { padding: 15px 16px 16px; }
.hs-body h4 { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--dc-ink); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.hs-body .hs-sub { font-size: 11px; color: var(--dc-muted); }
.hs-prog { height: 5px; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--dc-line); margin: 12px 0 5px; overflow: hidden; }
/* animate transform, not width — a var() inside @keyframes is not
   interpolatable and the animation gets dropped, leaving the bar at 0 */
.hs-prog i {
  display: block; height: 100%; width: 68%; border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--dc-cyan), var(--dc-blue));
  transform-origin: left center;
  animation: fillBar 1.6s .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1) both;
}
@keyframes fillBar { from { transform: scaleX(0); } to { transform: scaleX(1); } }
.hs-pmeta { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 10.5px; color: var(--dc-muted); }

.hs-list { margin-top: 13px; border-top: 1px solid var(--dc-line-soft); padding-top: 10px; }
.hs-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; padding: 6.5px 0; font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--dc-body); }
.hs-row .n { width: 19px; height: 19px; border-radius: 5px; background: var(--dc-blue-soft); color: var(--dc-blue); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 9px; font-weight: 800; font-family: var(--font-head); flex-shrink: 0; }
.hs-row.done .n { background: #E7F8EF; color: var(--dc-green-dk); }
.hs-row .t { flex: 1; }
.hs-row .d { color: var(--dc-muted); font-size: 10px; }

/* floating chips around the card */
.fchip {
  position: absolute; z-index: 4;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 13px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.32);
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dc-ink);
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: floaty 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.fchip .ico { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.fchip small { display: block; font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dc-muted); }
@keyframes floaty { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-10px); } }

.fchip-1 { top: 4%;   left: -6%;  animation-delay: 0s; }
.fchip-2 { top: 24%;  right: -8%; animation-delay: -1.4s; }
.fchip-3 { bottom: 22%; left: -9%; animation-delay: -2.8s; }
.fchip-4 { bottom: 3%;  right: -5%; animation-delay: -4.2s; }

/* small free-floating icon bubbles */
.fico {
  position: absolute; z-index: 2;
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 13px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #fff;
  animation: drift 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.fico .ico { width: 19px; height: 19px; }
@keyframes drift {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0) rotate(0deg); }
  33%     { transform: translate(7px,-13px) rotate(7deg); }
  66%     { transform: translate(-6px,-6px) rotate(-5deg); }
}
.fico-1 { top: 8%;  right: 20%; animation-delay: -.5s; }
.fico-2 { top: 46%; left: -2%;  animation-delay: -3s; }
.fico-3 { bottom: 10%; left: 22%; animation-delay: -5.5s; }
.fico-4 { top: 62%; right: -1%; animation-delay: -7.5s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .fchip, .fico, .hs-play::before { animation: none; }
  .hs-prog i { animation: none; width: 68%; }
  .hs-card { transform: none; }
}

/* --- legacy framed-photo hero (kept for reference, unused) --- */
.hero-visual { position: relative; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; padding: 26px 0; }
.hero-frame {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  width: 330px; max-width: 100%;
  border-radius: 26px; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #2B2170 0%, #1B2470 55%, #123063 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
}
.hero-frame::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(120% 70% at 50% 0%, rgba(124,92,232,.5) 0%, rgba(124,92,232,0) 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* photo sits at its natural 547x671 ratio, never scaled beyond 1:1 */
.hero-frame img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero-frame .hf-glow {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: -12%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 118%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56,189,248,.30) 0%, rgba(56,189,248,0) 62%);
}

/* Floating cards anchored to the frame's outer edges */
.f-card {
  position: absolute; z-index: 4;
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--r-md); box-shadow: var(--sh-xl);
  padding: 13px 15px; color: var(--dc-ink);
  animation: floaty 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes floaty { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-8px); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .f-card { animation: none; } }

.fc-progress { top: 6%;  left: 0;  width: 218px; }
.fc-cert     { top: 8%;  right: 0; width: 196px; animation-delay: -1.5s; }
.fc-career   { bottom: 8%; right: 0; width: 210px; animation-delay: -3s; }
.fc-done     { bottom: 12%; left: 0; width: 196px; animation-delay: -4.2s; }

.f-card .fc-title { font-size: 10.5px; color: var(--dc-muted); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.f-card .fc-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.f-card .fc-row img { width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }
.f-card b { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; }
.f-bar { height: 5px; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--dc-line); margin: 9px 0 4px; overflow: hidden; }
.f-bar i { display: block; height: 100%; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--dc-blue); animation: growbar 1.6s .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1) both; }
@keyframes growbar { from { width: 0 !important; } }
.f-pct { font-size: 10.5px; color: var(--dc-muted); text-align: right; display: block; }
.f-line { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 8px; padding: 3px 0; }
.f-chip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; font-size: 10.5px; color: var(--dc-muted); }
.f-val { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--dc-ink); }

/* ========================= Trust logos ========================= */
.trust { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 24px 30px; box-shadow: var(--sh-xs); }
.trust h4 { text-align: center; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--dc-muted); margin-bottom: 18px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .03em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.trust-row { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.trust-row span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15.5px; color: #98A2B6; transition: .2s; }
.trust-row span:hover { color: var(--dc-ink); }

/* ========================= Path cards ========================= */
.path-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 24px 22px 0; min-height: 246px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
}
.path-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); }
.path-card h3 { font-size: 18px; margin: 12px 0 7px; }
.path-card p { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.55; max-width: 62%; }
.path-card .p-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; padding: 8px 14px;
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--r-sm); box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dc-ink);
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.path-card .p-link:hover { color: var(--dc-blue); }
.path-card .p-img { position: absolute; right: -10px; bottom: 0; width: 44%; z-index: 1; object-fit: contain; object-position: bottom; }
.tint-1 { background: var(--tint-blue); } .tint-2 { background: var(--tint-lilac); }
.tint-3 { background: var(--tint-peach); } .tint-4 { background: var(--tint-mint); }

/* ========================= Rails ========================= */
.rail { position: relative; }
.rail-track {
  display: grid; grid-auto-flow: column; grid-auto-columns: minmax(272px, 1fr);
  gap: 22px; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  /* generous inline padding + matching negative margin: gives the hover
     lift and shadow room to render without being clipped by overflow-x,
     while keeping the first card flush with the container edge */
  padding: 14px 26px 24px;
  margin-inline: -26px;
  scroll-padding-inline: 26px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.rail-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.rail-track > * { scroll-snap-align: start; }
.rail-btn {
  position: absolute; top: 42%; transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 5;
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--dc-ink); transition: .16s;
}
.rail-btn:hover { background: var(--dc-blue); color: #fff; border-color: var(--dc-blue); }
.rail-prev { left: -20px; } .rail-next { right: -20px; }

/* ========================= Course cards ========================= */
.course-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, border-color .22s ease;
}
.course-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.cc-media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/10; background: var(--dc-bg-alt2); overflow: hidden; }
.cc-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .4s ease; }
.course-card:hover .cc-media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.cc-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 10px; z-index: 2;
  padding: 4.5px 10px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
}
.b-amber { background: var(--dc-amber); color: #3A2600; }
.b-blue  { background: var(--dc-blue); }
.b-green { background: var(--dc-green); }
.b-violet{ background: var(--dc-violet); }
.b-slate { background: #64748B; }

.cc-body { padding: 15px 16px 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.cc-body h3 { font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.cc-meta { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--dc-muted); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.cc-rate { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 9px; }
.cc-rate .num { font-weight: 800; color: var(--dc-ink); font-family: var(--font-head); }
.cc-rate .ico { color: var(--dc-amber); }
.cc-rate .learners { color: var(--dc-muted); }
.cc-level { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--dc-body); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cc-level .ico { color: var(--dc-muted); }
.cc-foot { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 4px; }
.cc-foot .btn { float: right; margin-top: 10px; }
.cc-foot::after { content: ''; display: block; clear: both; }
.cc-price { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 7px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cc-price .now { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dc-ink); }
.cc-price .free { color: var(--dc-green-dk); }
.cc-price .was { font-size: 12px; color: var(--dc-muted); text-decoration: line-through; }
.cc-price .off { font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dc-green-dk); background: #E7F8EF; padding: 2.5px 7px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); }

/* Coming-soon variant */
.course-card.is-soon { background: var(--dc-bg-alt); }
.course-card.is-soon .cc-media { filter: saturate(.35) opacity(.75); }
.course-card.is-soon:hover { transform: none; box-shadow: var(--sh-xs); border-color: var(--dc-line); }
.soon-ribbon {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 3; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(15,27,61,.42); backdrop-filter: blur(1.5px);
}
.soon-ribbon span {
  background: #fff; color: var(--dc-ink); font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 800; padding: 7px 15px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
}

/* ========================= Category tiles ========================= */
.cat-tile {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 13px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 15px 16px; transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.cat-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); border-color: transparent; }
.cat-tile b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 14px; color: var(--dc-ink); }
.cat-tile span.d { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--dc-muted); }
.cat-tile .ico-go { margin-left: auto; color: var(--dc-muted); }
.cat-tile:hover .ico-go { color: var(--dc-blue); }

/* ========================= Feature blocks ========================= */
.feat { text-align: center; padding: 8px; }
.feat .itile { margin: 0 auto 14px; }
.feat h3 { font-size: 14.5px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.feat p { font-size: 12.5px; line-height: 1.55; }

.vtile { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 24px; height: 100%; }
.vtile .itile { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.vtile h3 { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.vtile p { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ========================= Course stats strip ========================= */
.cstats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 8px; }
.cstat { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; padding: 18px 12px; }
.cstat + .cstat { border-left: 1px solid var(--dc-line-soft); }
.cstat .itile { flex-shrink: 0; }
.cstat b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dc-ink); line-height: 1.2; }
.cstat span { display: block; font-size: 11px; color: var(--dc-muted); margin-top: 2px; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .cstats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cstat + .cstat { border-left: 0; }
  .cstat { padding: 13px 6px; }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) { .cstats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }

/* ========================= Learning-path list ========================= */
.pathline { border-top: 1px solid var(--dc-line-soft); padding-top: 12px; }
.pl-step { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 11px; padding: 8px 0; position: relative; }
.pl-step + .pl-step { border-top: 1px dashed var(--dc-line); }
.pl-n {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 7px;
  background: var(--dc-blue-soft); color: var(--dc-blue);
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
}
.pl-step b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 13px; color: var(--dc-ink); line-height: 1.3; }
.pl-step span:not(.pl-n) { display: block; font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--dc-muted); margin-top: 2px; }

/* ========================= Comparison table ========================= */
.cmp { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--sh-sm); }
.cmp-head, .cmp-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1.35fr 1.25fr; gap: 14px; align-items: center; padding: 14px 20px; }
.cmp-head {
  background: var(--dc-bg-alt); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dc-line);
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dc-muted);
}
.cmp-head .cmp-us { color: var(--dc-blue); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
.cmp-row + .cmp-row, .cmp-head + .cmp-row { border-top: 1px solid var(--dc-line-soft); }
.cmp-row:hover { background: #FCFDFF; }
.cmp-k { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dc-ink); }
.cmp-v { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--dc-muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; line-height: 1.45; }
.cmp-v.good { color: var(--dc-ink); font-weight: 600; }
.cmp-v.good .ico { color: var(--dc-green-dk); flex-shrink: 0; }
.cmp-v.soon { color: var(--dc-body); }
.cmp-v.soon .ico { color: var(--dc-amber); flex-shrink: 0; }

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .cmp-head { display: none; }
  .cmp-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 6px; padding: 15px 16px; }
  .cmp-k { font-size: 13.5px; margin-bottom: 3px; }
  .cmp-v::before { content: 'DigitalCollegee: '; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dc-blue); }
  .cmp-v + .cmp-v::before { content: 'Typical course: '; color: var(--dc-muted); }
}

/* ========================= Stats ========================= */
.stats { background: var(--grad-stats); border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: 40px 30px; color: #fff; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.stats::before, .stats::after { content: ''; position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; }
.stats::before { width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--dc-cyan); left: 5%; top: 30%; box-shadow: 0 0 20px 4px rgba(56,189,248,.6); }
.stats::after { width: 7px; height: 7px; background: var(--dc-lilac); right: 7%; bottom: 26%; box-shadow: 0 0 20px 4px rgba(167,139,250,.6); }
.stats-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 20px; text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.stat b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.stat span { font-size: 12.5px; color: #A9B5D8; }

/* ========================= Steps ========================= */
.step { display: flex; gap: 18px; }
.step + .step { margin-top: 24px; }
.step .s-n {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-cta); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 16px;
}
.step h3 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.step p { font-size: 14px; }

/* ========================= Image mosaic ========================= */
.mosaic { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 150px; gap: 16px; }
.mosaic figure { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--dc-bg-alt2); margin: 0; }
.mosaic img, .mosaic svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s ease; }
.mosaic figure:hover img, .mosaic figure:hover svg { transform: scale(1.06); }
.mosaic figcaption {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; padding: 26px 16px 13px; z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7,18,51,.85), rgba(7,18,51,0));
  color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700;
}
.m-tall { grid-row: span 2; }
.m-wide { grid-column: span 2; }

/* ========================= Language band ========================= */
.lang-band {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, #EEF4FF 0%, #F4EFFF 55%, #F6F9FC 100%);
  border: 1px solid #E1E8F7; border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: 30px 32px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 34px; align-items: center;
}
.lang-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 10px 16px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: var(--dc-ink);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-xs);
}

/* ========================= Career/role cards ========================= */
.role-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 22px; transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.role-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); }
.role-card h3 { font-size: 16.5px; margin: 12px 0 8px; }
.role-card p { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.role-stat { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; padding: 7px 0; font-size: 12.5px; border-top: 1px solid var(--dc-line-soft); }
.role-stat .ico { color: var(--dc-green-dk); }
.role-stat b { font-family: var(--font-head); color: var(--dc-ink); font-weight: 800; }

/* ========================= Free band ========================= */
.free-band {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, #ECFAF2 0%, #F2FBF6 42%, #F6F9FC 100%);
  border: 1px solid #DCF0E6; border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: 28px 30px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1.6fr; gap: 34px; align-items: center;
}
.free-left { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 18px; }
.free-left h3 { font-size: 21px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.free-left p { font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.free-tiles { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
.free-tile { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 14px; transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease; }
.free-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); }
.free-tile .itile { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.free-tile b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--dc-ink); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.free-tile span.d { font-size: 11px; color: var(--dc-muted); }

/* ========================= Newsletter ========================= */
.news-band {
  background: var(--grad-hero); border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: 34px 36px; color: #fff;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr auto; gap: 30px; align-items: center;
}
.news-band::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 380px; height: 380px; border-radius: 50%; right: 12%; top: -140px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,92,232,.4) 0%, rgba(124,92,232,0) 70%);
}
.news-band > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.news-band h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 23px; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.news-band p { color: #B9C4E4; font-size: 13px; max-width: 340px; }
.news-form { display: flex; background: #fff; border-radius: var(--r-sm); padding: 5px; max-width: 460px; }
.news-form input { flex: 1; border: 0; padding: 0 14px; font-size: 14px; background: transparent; min-width: 0; }
.news-form input:focus { outline: none; }
.news-ico { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }

/* ========================= Testimonials / mentors / posts ========================= */
.testi { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%; }
.testi .t-stars { display: flex; gap: 2px; color: var(--dc-amber); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.testi .quote { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.7; flex: 1; }
.testi .who { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; margin-top: 18px; }
.testi .who img { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }
.testi .who b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--dc-ink); }
.testi .who span { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--dc-muted); }

.mentor { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; text-align: center; transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease; }
.mentor:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); }
.mentor .m-photo { aspect-ratio: 1; background: var(--dc-bg-alt2); overflow: hidden; }
.mentor .m-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top center; }
.mentor .m-body { padding: 16px; }
.mentor h3 { font-size: 15.5px; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.mentor .role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--dc-blue); font-weight: 600; }
.mentor .m-meta { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--dc-muted); margin-top: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 5px; }
.mentor .m-meta .ico { color: var(--dc-amber); }

.post-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-radius: var(--r-md); overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease; }
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); }
.post-card .p-media { aspect-ratio: 16/9; overflow: hidden; background: var(--dc-bg-alt2); }
.post-card .p-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .4s ease; }
.post-card:hover .p-media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.post-card .p-body { padding: 18px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.post-card .p-cat { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dc-blue); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; }
.post-card h3 { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 8px 0; }
.post-card p { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; flex: 1; }
.post-card .p-meta { margin-top: 14px; font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--dc-muted); display: flex; gap: 12px; }

/* ========================= Footer ========================= */
.site-footer { background: #fff; border-top: 1px solid var(--dc-line); padding-top: 52px; }
.foot-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr repeat(4, 1fr) 1.1fr; gap: 34px; }
.foot-about p { font-size: 12.5px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 14px 0 18px; max-width: 250px; }
.socials { display: flex; gap: 9px; }
.socials a { width: 33px; height: 33px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--dc-bg-alt); border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--dc-body); transition: .18s; }
.socials a:hover { background: var(--dc-blue); border-color: var(--dc-blue); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.foot-col h5 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--dc-ink); font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.foot-col li + li { margin-top: 8px; }
.foot-col a { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--dc-body); transition: color .16s ease; }
.foot-col a:hover { color: var(--dc-blue); }
.foot-badges { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.badge-box { border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 13px 14px; text-align: center; background: #fff; min-width: 92px; }
.badge-box .ico { margin: 0 auto; color: var(--dc-blue); }
.badge-box b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 10.5px; color: var(--dc-ink); margin-top: 7px; line-height: 1.3; }
.badge-box span { font-size: 9px; color: var(--dc-muted); }
.foot-bar { margin-top: 40px; border-top: 1px solid var(--dc-line); padding: 18px 0 22px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--dc-muted); }

/* ========================= Page head ========================= */
.page-head { background: var(--grad-hero); color: #fff; padding: 52px 0 56px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.page-head::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 500px; height: 500px; border-radius: 50%; right: -60px; top: -220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,92,232,.38) 0%, rgba(124,92,232,0) 70%);
}
.page-head .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-head h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px); }
.page-head p { color: #B9C4E4; margin-top: 12px; max-width: 620px; font-size: 15px; }
.crumb { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 12.5px; color: #93A0C8; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.crumb a:hover { color: #fff; }
.crumb .sep { opacity: .5; }

/* ========================= Chips / accordion / detail ========================= */
.chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 9px; }
.chip { padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); background: #fff; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--font-head); color: var(--dc-body); cursor: pointer; transition: .16s; }
.chip:hover { border-color: var(--dc-blue); color: var(--dc-blue); }
.chip.is-active { background: var(--dc-blue); border-color: var(--dc-blue); color: #fff; }

.acc-item { border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-radius: var(--r-md); background: #fff; overflow: hidden; }
.acc-item + .acc-item { margin-top: 12px; }
.acc-q { width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; padding: 17px 20px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dc-ink); text-align: left; }
.acc-q .ico { flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform .22s ease; color: var(--dc-blue); }
.acc-item.open .acc-q .ico { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.acc-a { display: none; padding: 0 20px 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; }
.acc-item.open .acc-a { display: block; }

.detail-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.65fr 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: start; }
.detail-side { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 20px); }

.buy-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); overflow: hidden; }
.buy-card .b-media { aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden; background: var(--dc-bg-alt2); }
.buy-card .b-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.buy-card .b-body { padding: 20px; }
.buy-price { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 9px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.buy-price .now { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dc-ink); }
.buy-price .free { color: var(--dc-green-dk); }
.buy-price .was { font-size: 14px; color: var(--dc-muted); text-decoration: line-through; }
.buy-price .off { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dc-green-dk); background: #E7F8EF; padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); }
.buy-note { font-size: 12px; color: var(--dc-green-dk); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.buy-meta { border-top: 1px solid var(--dc-line); margin-top: 18px; padding-top: 16px; }
.buy-meta li { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; padding: 7px 0; font-size: 13px; }
.buy-meta li span:first-child { color: var(--dc-muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.buy-meta li span:last-child { font-weight: 600; color: var(--dc-ink); font-family: var(--font-head); }

.tick-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; padding: 7px 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; }
.tick-list li .ico { width: 20px; height: 20px; padding: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: #E7F8EF; color: var(--dc-green-dk); margin-top: 2px; }
.tick-list.two { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0 26px; }

.mod { border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-radius: var(--r-md); overflow: hidden; background: #fff; }
.mod + .mod { margin-top: 10px; }
.mod-head { width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 15px 18px; text-align: left; }
.mod-head .n { flex-shrink: 0; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--dc-blue-soft); color: var(--dc-blue); display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 800; }
.mod-head b { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--dc-ink); flex: 1; }
.mod-head .len { font-size: 12px; color: var(--dc-muted); }
.mod-body { padding: 0 18px 16px 60px; }
.mod-body li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; padding: 6px 0; font-size: 13.5px; }
.mod-body li .ico { color: var(--dc-muted); width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.lesson-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; padding: 0; }
.lesson-list li + li { border-top: 1px solid var(--dc-line-soft); }
.lesson-list a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; flex: 1;
  padding: 9px 8px; margin: 0 -8px; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--dc-body); transition: background .16s ease, color .16s ease;
}
.lesson-list a:hover { background: var(--dc-blue-soft); color: var(--dc-ink); }
.lesson-list a:hover .ico { color: var(--dc-blue); }
.lesson-list > li > span { padding: 9px 0; font-size: 13.5px; }

.prose { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.78; color: var(--dc-body); }
.prose > * + * { margin-top: 18px; }
.prose h2 { font-size: 25px; margin-top: 38px; }
.prose h3 { font-size: 19px; margin-top: 28px; }
.prose li { position: relative; padding-left: 22px; margin-top: 9px; }
.prose ul li::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 4px; top: 11px; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--dc-blue); }
.prose ol { counter-reset: n; }
.prose ol li { counter-increment: n; }
.prose ol li::before { content: counter(n) '.'; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dc-blue); font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 14px; }
.prose strong { color: var(--dc-ink); font-weight: 700; }
.prose a { color: var(--dc-blue); font-weight: 600; }
.prose blockquote { border-left: 3px solid var(--dc-blue); background: var(--dc-bg-alt); padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: 0 var(--r-md) var(--r-md) 0; font-style: italic; color: var(--dc-ink); }

.info-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 24px; display: flex; gap: 15px; align-items: flex-start; }
.info-card h4 { font-size: 14.5px; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.info-card p { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; }

.jrow { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 18px 22px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; transition: box-shadow .2s ease, transform .2s ease; }
.jrow + .jrow { margin-top: 12px; }
.jrow:hover { box-shadow: var(--sh-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.jrow .j-main { flex: 1; min-width: 200px; }
.jrow h3 { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.jrow .j-meta { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--dc-muted); display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
.jrow .j-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.tag { display: inline-block; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-head); background: var(--dc-bg-alt); color: var(--dc-body); }

/* Forms / auth */
.field { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.field label { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dc-ink); margin-bottom: 7px; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-size: 14px; background: #fff; color: var(--dc-ink); transition: border-color .16s ease, box-shadow .16s ease;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--dc-blue); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37,99,235,.12); }
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.auth-wrap { max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto; }
.auth-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); padding: 32px; }
.auth-card h1 { font-size: 25px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.auth-card > p { font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.auth-alt { text-align: center; font-size: 13.5px; margin-top: 20px; }
.auth-alt a { color: var(--dc-blue); font-weight: 700; }
.divider { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin: 20px 0; color: var(--dc-muted); font-size: 12px; }
.divider::before, .divider::after { content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--dc-line); }

/* ========================= Chatbot ========================= */
.cb-fab {
  position: fixed; right: 22px; bottom: 22px; z-index: 1200;
  width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-cta); color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(91,70,214,.45);
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
}
.cb-fab:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04); box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(91,70,214,.55); }
.cb-fab .ico { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.cb-fab .cb-dot { position: absolute; top: 3px; right: 3px; width: 13px; height: 13px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--dc-green); border: 2.5px solid #fff; }
.cb-fab.is-open .cb-i-open { display: none; }
.cb-fab:not(.is-open) .cb-i-close { display: none; }

.cb-panel {
  position: fixed; right: 22px; bottom: 92px; z-index: 1201;
  width: min(378px, calc(100vw - 32px)); height: min(560px, calc(100vh - 130px));
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(15,27,61,.28);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(14px) scale(.97);
  transition: opacity .22s ease, transform .22s ease, visibility .22s;
}
.cb-panel.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
.cb-head { background: var(--grad-hero); color: #fff; padding: 16px 18px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.cb-head .cb-av { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); display: grid; place-items: center; }
.cb-head b { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 15px; display: block; }
.cb-head span { font-size: 11.5px; color: #A9B5D8; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.cb-head span i { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--dc-green); display: inline-block; }
.cb-head .cb-x { margin-left: auto; color: #fff; opacity: .75; }
.cb-head .cb-x:hover { opacity: 1; }

.cb-log { flex: 1; overflow-y: auto; padding: 18px; background: var(--dc-bg-alt); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.cb-msg { max-width: 84%; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.6; padding: 11px 14px; border-radius: 14px; animation: cbIn .28s ease both; }
@keyframes cbIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); } }
.cb-bot { align-self: flex-start; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-bottom-left-radius: 4px; color: var(--dc-ink); }
.cb-user { align-self: flex-end; background: var(--dc-blue); color: #fff; border-bottom-right-radius: 4px; }
.cb-msg a { color: var(--dc-blue); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.cb-user a { color: #fff; }
.cb-msg ul { margin-top: 7px; }
.cb-msg li { padding-left: 15px; position: relative; margin-top: 4px; }
.cb-msg li::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 3px; top: 9px; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--dc-blue); }

.cb-typing { align-self: flex-start; display: flex; gap: 4px; padding: 13px 15px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-radius: 14px; border-bottom-left-radius: 4px; }
.cb-typing i { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--dc-muted); animation: cbBounce 1.2s infinite; }
.cb-typing i:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .18s; }
.cb-typing i:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .36s; }
@keyframes cbBounce { 0%,60%,100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: .4; } 30% { transform: translateY(-5px); opacity: 1; } }

.cb-quick { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 7px; padding: 0 18px 12px; background: var(--dc-bg-alt); }
.cb-quick button {
  font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--font-head);
  padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--dc-blue); color: var(--dc-blue); background: #fff; transition: .16s;
}
.cb-quick button:hover { background: var(--dc-blue); color: #fff; }

.cb-form { display: flex; gap: 8px; padding: 12px; border-top: 1px solid var(--dc-line); background: #fff; }
.cb-form input { flex: 1; border: 1px solid var(--dc-line); border-radius: var(--r-pill); padding: 10px 15px; font-size: 13.5px; min-width: 0; }
.cb-form input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--dc-blue); }
.cb-form button { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--dc-blue); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; transition: .16s; }
.cb-form button:hover { background: var(--dc-blue-dark); }

/* ========================= Mobile bottom nav ========================= */
.bottom-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 1150;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--dc-line);
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 24px rgba(15,27,61,.09);
  padding-bottom: env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0);
}
.bottom-nav ul { display: flex; align-items: stretch; }
.bottom-nav li { flex: 1; }
.bottom-nav a, .bottom-nav button {
  width: 100%; height: 58px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 3px;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dc-muted); position: relative; transition: color .16s ease;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}
.bottom-nav .ico { width: 21px; height: 21px; }
.bottom-nav a:active, .bottom-nav button:active { color: var(--dc-blue); }
.bottom-nav .is-current { color: var(--dc-blue); }
.bottom-nav .is-current::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 26px; height: 3px; border-radius: 0 0 3px 3px; background: var(--dc-blue);
}
/* centre "Ask" pill */
.bottom-nav .bn-ask .ico { width: 23px; height: 23px; }
.bottom-nav .bn-ask span { color: inherit; }
.bottom-nav .bn-ask .bn-bubble {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-cta); color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center; margin-top: -14px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(91,70,214,.4);
}

/* ========================= Entrance animations ========================= */
/* Fire on load, staggered by --i, no JS needed. */
@keyframes entUp    { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@keyframes entLeft  { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-30px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@keyframes entRight { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(30px);  } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@keyframes entZoom  { from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.9)  translateY(16px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@keyframes entChip  { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px) scale(.86); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

.ent, .ent-l, .ent-r, .ent-z {
  opacity: 0;
  animation-duration: .8s;
  animation-timing-function: cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1);
  animation-fill-mode: forwards;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 90ms);
}
.ent   { animation-name: entUp; }
.ent-l { animation-name: entLeft; }
.ent-r { animation-name: entRight; }
.ent-z { animation-name: entZoom; }

/* hero floating pieces settle in after the card */
.fchip, .fico {
  opacity: 0;
  animation-delay: calc(700ms + var(--i, 0) * 140ms), calc(1.5s + var(--i, 0) * 400ms);
  animation-name: entChip, floaty;
  animation-duration: .7s, 6s;
  animation-timing-function: cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1), ease-in-out;
  animation-fill-mode: forwards, none;
  animation-iteration-count: 1, infinite;
}
.fico { animation-name: entChip, drift; animation-duration: .7s, 9s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ent, .ent-l, .ent-r, .ent-z, .fchip, .fico { animation: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
}

/* ========================= Scroll animations ========================= */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity .65s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1), transform .65s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-l { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-28px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
.reveal-l.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-r { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(28px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
.reveal-r.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-z { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.94); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease; }
.reveal-z.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
/* stagger children */
[data-stagger] > * { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease; }
[data-stagger].in > * { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* Marquee */
.marquee { overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.marquee-track { display: flex; gap: 46px; width: max-content; animation: slide 34s linear infinite; }
.marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes slide { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal, .reveal-l, .reveal-r, .reveal-z, [data-stagger] > * { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; transition: none; }
  .marquee-track { animation: none; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* ========================= Utilities ========================= */
.hide { display: none !important; }
.mt-0{margin-top:0}.mt-8{margin-top:8px}.mt-16{margin-top:16px}.mt-24{margin-top:24px}.mt-32{margin-top:32px}.mt-40{margin-top:40px}
.mb-0{margin-bottom:0}.mb-8{margin-bottom:8px}.mb-16{margin-bottom:16px}.mb-24{margin-bottom:24px}.mb-32{margin-bottom:32px}.mb-40{margin-bottom:40px}
.flex { display: flex; } .items-center { align-items: center; } .gap-8 { gap: 8px; } .gap-12 { gap: 12px; }

/* ========================= Responsive ========================= */
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .nav-link { padding: 10px 8px; font-size: 13.5px; }
  .header-search { width: 160px; }
  .mega-wide { width: 700px; }
  .mosaic { grid-auto-rows: 130px; }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .main-nav, .header-search, .header-actions .link-login { display: none; }
  .burger { display: grid; }
  .header-inner { gap: 16px; }
  .header-actions { margin-left: auto; }
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .hero-lead { max-width: none; }
  .detail-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 34px; }
  .detail-side { position: static; }
  .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .foot-about, .foot-badges { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .news-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .news-ico { display: none; }
  .free-band, .lang-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .g-6 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .g-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .section { padding: 56px 0; }
  .g-4, .g-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px 12px; }
  .free-tiles { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .sec-head--row { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .rail-prev { left: -8px; } .rail-next { right: -8px; }
  .tick-list.two { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mod-body { padding-left: 20px; }
  .mosaic { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 140px; }
}
/* ---------- Phones & small tablets: bottom nav takes over ---------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .bottom-nav { display: block; }
  body { padding-bottom: 58px; }          /* clear the fixed bar */
  .site-footer { padding-bottom: 8px; }

  /* chatbot sits above the bar */
  .cb-fab { right: 16px; bottom: 74px; width: 52px; height: 52px; }
  .cb-fab .ico { width: 23px; height: 23px; }
  .cb-panel { right: 10px; left: 10px; width: auto; bottom: 136px; height: min(460px, calc(100vh - 200px)); }

  /* the burger is redundant once the bar exists */
  .header-actions .burger { display: none; }
  .header-actions .link-login { display: inline-flex; }

  .promo-strip .container { font-size: 11.5px; gap: 8px; padding-block: 7px; }
  .promo-strip span { text-align: left; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .container { padding-inline: 16px; }
  .section { padding: 42px 0; }
  .section-sm { padding: 32px 0; }
  .g-2, .g-3, .g-4, .g-5, .g-6 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid { gap: 16px; }

  .sec-head { margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .sec-head h2 { font-size: clamp(22px, 6.4vw, 28px); }
  .sec-head p { font-size: 14px; }

  /* header */
  .header-inner { height: 62px; gap: 10px; }
  .brand img { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
  .brand-name { font-size: 15px; }
  .brand-tag { display: none; }
  .header-actions { gap: 8px; }
  .link-login { font-size: 13px; }

  /* hero */
  .hero { padding: 34px 0 44px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(28px, 8.6vw, 38px); margin: 14px 0 12px; }
  .hero-lead { font-size: 14.5px; }
  .hero-badge { font-size: 11.5px; padding: 6px 12px; }
  .hero-search { flex-wrap: wrap; border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 10px; gap: 8px; }
  .hero-search .ico { display: none; }
  .hero-search input { flex: 1 1 100%; padding: 8px 6px; }
  .hero-search .btn { width: 100%; }
  .hero-cta { gap: 10px; }
  .hero-cta .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  .hero-ticks { gap: 7px 14px; }
  .hero-ticks li { font-size: 11.5px; }
  /* hero stage: keep the card, tuck two chips inside the frame,
     drop the rest so nothing gets clipped off-screen */
  .hero-stage { min-height: 380px; }
  .hero-person { width: min(250px, 62vw); }
  .hero-person .hp-frame { border-radius: 18px; transform: none; }
  .hs-card { width: min(320px, 88%); transform: none; }
  .hs-body { padding: 13px 14px 14px; }
  .hs-row { font-size: 11px; padding: 5px 0; }

  .fchip { padding: 7px 10px; font-size: 10.5px; }
  .fchip small { font-size: 9px; }
  .fchip-1 { top: 0; left: 0; }
  .fchip-4 { bottom: 0; right: 0; }
  .fchip-2, .fchip-3 { display: none; }

  .fico { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 10px; }
  .fico .ico { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
  .fico-1 { top: 2%; right: 4%; }
  .fico-3 { bottom: 4%; left: 2%; }
  .fico-2, .fico-4 { display: none; }

  .forb-1, .forb-3 { display: none; }

  /* content blocks */
  .free-tiles { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .stats { padding: 28px 18px; }
  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 22px 10px; }
  .free-band, .lang-band, .news-band { padding: 22px 18px; }
  .free-left { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
  .news-band { gap: 18px; }
  .news-form { flex-wrap: wrap; max-width: none; }
  .news-form input { flex: 1 1 100%; padding: 10px 12px; }
  .news-form .btn { width: 100%; }
  .path-card { min-height: 210px; padding: 20px 18px 0; }
  .path-card p { max-width: 64%; font-size: 12.5px; }
  .path-card .p-img { width: 40%; }
  .mosaic { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 118px; gap: 10px; }
  .m-wide { grid-column: span 2; }
  .m-tall { grid-row: span 1; }
  .mosaic figcaption { font-size: 10.5px; padding: 20px 10px 9px; }
  .trust { padding: 18px 16px; }
  .trust-row { justify-content: flex-start; gap: 16px; }
  .trust-row span { font-size: 14px; }
  .vtile, .info-card, .testi { padding: 18px; }
  .jrow { padding: 15px 16px; gap: 12px; }
  .jrow .btn { width: 100%; }
  .acc-q { padding: 15px 16px; font-size: 14px; }
  .acc-a { padding: 0 16px 16px; font-size: 13.5px; }
  .step { gap: 14px; }
  .step .s-n { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 14px; }
  .buy-card .b-body, .auth-card { padding: 18px; }
  .prose { font-size: 15px; }
  .prose h2 { font-size: 21px; margin-top: 30px; }

  /* footer */
  .site-footer { padding-top: 38px; }
  .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .foot-about p { max-width: none; }
  .foot-bar { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 11px; }

  /* rails: let them scroll, hide the arrows */
  .rail-btn { display: none; }
  .rail-track { grid-auto-columns: minmax(230px, 78vw); gap: 14px; }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .container { padding-inline: 14px; }
  .free-tiles { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-frame { width: min(200px, 54vw); }
  .fc-progress, .fc-career { width: 142px; }
  .bottom-nav a, .bottom-nav button { font-size: 9px; }
}

/* Landscape phones: the bar eats too much height, so drop it */
@media (max-width: 900px) and (orientation: landscape) and (max-height: 460px) {
  .bottom-nav { display: none; }
  body { padding-bottom: 0; }
  .cb-fab { bottom: 16px; }
  .cb-panel { bottom: 78px; }
}