/* ==========================================================================
   Nadeem Academy Global — Design System
   Navy #0D1B2A | Gold #C9A84C | White | Light Grey #F5F5F5 | Text Dark #1A1A2E
   Typography: Poppins
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,600&display=swap');

:root {
  --navy: #0D1B2A;
  --navy-deep: #070E17;
  --navy-soft: #16293e;
  --gold: #C9A84C;
  --gold-light: #E4C97A;
  --purple-glow: #6C4BD4;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --grey: #F5F5F5;
  --text-dark: #1A1A2E;
  --text-mute: #5B6478;
  --border-soft: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);

  --font-display: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Poppins', sans-serif;

  --container: 1180px;
  --radius: 14px;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }

.wrap {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.4vw, 3.4rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  display: inline-block;
}

.section { padding: 88px 0; }
.section-grey { background: var(--grey); }
.section-navy {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-deep) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
}
.section-navy h2, .section-navy h3 { color: var(--white); }
.section-head {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  text-align: center;
}
.section-head p { color: var(--text-mute); margin-top: 12px; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.section-navy .section-head p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); }

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, background .18s ease, color .18s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
}
.btn-gold:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(201,168,76,0.45); }
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.btn-navy-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.btn-navy-outline:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.btn-block { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ===== Header ===== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(13,27,42,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.site-header .wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 78px;
}
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.brand img { height: 46px; width: auto; border-radius: 50%; }
.brand-text { line-height: 1.15; }
.brand-text .name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--white); display: block; }
.brand-text .global { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--white); letter-spacing: 0.06em; display: block; }

.main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 34px; }
.main-nav a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color .15s ease;
}
.main-nav a:hover, .main-nav a.active { color: var(--gold); }
.main-nav a.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -4px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
}
.header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.header-actions .btn-outline { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 0.88rem; }
.header-actions .btn-gold { padding: 10px 22px; font-size: 0.88rem; }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
}
.nav-toggle span { width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--white); }

/* ===== Hero ===== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 0%, rgba(108,75,212,0.35), transparent 55%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 30%, rgba(201,168,76,0.14), transparent 45%),
              linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-deep) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 96px 0 76px;
}
.hero-swirl {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.55;
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hero h1 .accent { color: var(--gold); }
.hero-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); font-size: 1.08rem; max-width: 520px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 44px; }

.trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px 28px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  padding-top: 22px;
}
.trust-bar span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-badge {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 340px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45));
  animation: floaty 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes floaty {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-14px) rotate(2deg); }
}

.selector-card {
  margin-top: 40px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.selector-card p { font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--white); }
.selector-row { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.selector-row select {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 150px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.selector-row select option { color: var(--text-dark); }

/* ===== Social proof / flags ===== */
.flags-bar {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;
  padding: 26px 0;
}
.flags-bar .wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px 30px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-mute);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ===== USP cards ===== */
.card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.usp-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #ececec;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.usp-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 18px 34px rgba(13,27,42,0.1); border-color: var(--navy-deep); }
.usp-icon { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 16px; transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); display: inline-block; }
.usp-card:hover .usp-icon { transform: scale(1.18) rotate(-4deg); }
.usp-card h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.08rem; }
.usp-card p { color: var(--text-mute); font-size: 0.94rem; }

/* ===== Course cards ===== */
.filter-bar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.chip {
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e2ea;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-mute);
  background: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .15s ease;
}
.chip.active, .chip:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); background: #fbf6e9; }

.course-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.course-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #ececec;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.course-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 18px 34px rgba(13,27,42,0.1); }
.course-photo {
  height: 190px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-soft));
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center top;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  position: relative;
}
.course-photo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,27,42,0.05) 0%, rgba(13,27,42,0.0) 40%, rgba(13,27,42,0.55) 100%);
}
.live-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px; left: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.course-body { padding: 22px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.level-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  width: fit-content;
}
.course-body h3 { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.course-teacher { color: var(--text-mute); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.course-features { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.course-features li { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--text-mute); padding: 3px 0; }
.course-features li::before { content: "✓ "; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }
.course-meta { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-mute); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.course-meta .status { color: #1a1a2e; font-weight: 700; }
.course-card .btn { margin-top: auto; width: 100%; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.85rem; padding: 11px; }

/* ===== How it works ===== */
.steps-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; counter-reset: step; }
.step-card { text-align: center; padding: 0 12px; position: relative; }
.step-num {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
}
.step-card h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.step-card p { color: var(--text-mute); font-size: 0.94rem; }

/* ===== Faculty ===== */
.faculty-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.faculty-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #ececec;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.faculty-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 18px 34px rgba(13,27,42,0.1); }
.faculty-photo {
  height: 190px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-soft), var(--navy));
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center top;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.faculty-body { padding: 20px; }
.faculty-body h3 { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.faculty-body .subject { color: var(--text-mute); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.faculty-body .subj-name { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.faculty-body .btn { font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 9px 18px; }

.faculty-expanded {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #ececec;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.faculty-expanded .faculty-photo { height: 100%; min-height: 260px; }
.faculty-expanded .info { padding: 34px; }
.faculty-expanded .quote {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 16px;
  margin: 14px 0 20px;
}
.fact-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.fact-row div { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-mute); }
.fact-row strong { color: var(--navy); display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; margin-bottom: 2px; }

/* ===== Stats ===== */
.stats-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  margin-top: 50px;
}
.stat-num { font-size: 2.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--font-display); }
.stat-label { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin-top: 6px; }

.testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.testi-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testi-video {
  height: 300px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testi-video video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; background: #10202f; }
.testi-body { padding: 18px 20px; }
.testi-body .name { font-weight: 700; }
.testi-body .meta { font-size: 0.84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62); }

/* ===== CTA banner ===== */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deep), var(--navy) 60%, var(--navy-soft));
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 60px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cta-banner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 28px; }

/* ===== Forms ===== */
.form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #ececec;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 34px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(13,27,42,0.08);
}
.form-row { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.form-row label { display: block; font-size: 0.86rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 7px; }
.form-row input, .form-row select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e2ea;
  border-radius: 9px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: border-color .15s ease;
}
.form-row input:focus, .form-row select:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); }
.form-grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0 16px; }
.trial-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 50px; align-items: start; }
.trial-benefits li { padding: 10px 0; font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--text-mute); border-bottom: 1px dashed #e6e6ee; }
.trial-benefits li::before { content: "✓ "; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 800; }
.form-note { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-mute); margin-top: 14px; text-align: center; }
.confirm-msg {
  display: none;
  background: #f0f8f2;
  border: 1px solid #c7e9cf;
  color: #237041;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* ===== Blog ===== */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #ececec;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 18px 34px rgba(13,27,42,0.1); }
.blog-thumb {
  height: 130px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-soft));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}
.blog-body { padding: 20px; }
.blog-tag { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.blog-body h3 { margin: 8px 0 10px; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.blog-body a.read { font-size: 0.86rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }

/* ===== Breadcrumb / page hero ===== */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-deep));
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 70px 0 56px;
  text-align: center;
}
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--white); }
.page-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); max-width: 620px; margin: 14px auto 0; }

/* ===== About page specifics ===== */
.story-block { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.story-block p { margin-bottom: 18px; color: var(--text-mute); font-size: 1.02rem; }
.story-block .quote-line { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; font-style: italic; }
.two-col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; margin-top: 20px; }
.mv-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #ececec;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px;
}
.mv-card h3 { color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 0.95rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.mv-card p { color: var(--text-mute); }
.diff-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px 30px; margin-top: 30px; max-width: 760px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.diff-list li { color: var(--text-mute); font-size: 0.98rem; }
.diff-list li::before { content: "✅ "; }

/* ===== Footer ===== */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy-deep); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); padding: 64px 0 28px; }
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.footer-brand img { height: 44px; margin-bottom: 14px; border-radius: 50%; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); max-width: 260px; }
.footer-col h4 { color: var(--white); font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.03em; }
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 0.88rem; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-col.contact li { display: flex; gap: 8px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 26px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}
.social-row { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.social-row a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all .15s ease;
}
.social-row a:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-deep); }

/* ===== WhatsApp float ===== */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px; right: 24px;
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(37,211,102,0.45);
  z-index: 200;
  animation: pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(37,211,102,0.45); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(37,211,102,0.75), 0 0 0 8px rgba(37,211,102,0.12); }
}

/* ===== Video Showcase (Meet Your Teacher) ===== */
.video-showcase {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-deep) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 90px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vs-tagline {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.2vw, 2.3rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.vs-tagline .sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); font-weight: 400; margin: 0 10px; }
.vs-tagline .w1 { color: #C9A84C; }
.vs-tagline .w2 { color: #C9A84C; }
.vs-tagline .w3 { color: #C9A84C; }
.vs-tagline .w4 { color: #C9A84C; }
.vs-tagline .w5 { color: #C9A84C; }

.vs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px;
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.vs-main {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9.4;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a1b12, #1a120c);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
}
.vs-main .vs-scrim {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.15), rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 100%);
}
.vs-main-label {
  position: absolute; top: 26px; left: 30px; z-index: 3;
}
.vs-main-label .who { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--white); }
.vs-main-label .when { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin-top: 2px; }
.vs-callout {
  position: absolute; z-index: 3;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.vs-callout.left { top: 46%; left: 30px; }
.vs-callout.right { top: 40%; right: 30px; text-align: right; }
.vs-bar {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 90px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.vs-avatar {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.5);
}
.vs-main video, .vs-thumb video {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: #1a120c;
}
.vs-play {
  position: absolute; z-index: 4;
  left: 50%; top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  transition: transform .2s ease, background .2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.vs-main:hover .vs-play { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); }

.vs-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.vs-thumb {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10.5;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a1b12, #1a120c);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.vs-thumb:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.vs-thumb .vs-scrim { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1), rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 100%); }
.vs-thumb-label { position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 14px; z-index: 3; }
.vs-thumb-label .who { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 800; font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--white); }
.vs-thumb-label .when { font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.vs-thumb .vs-avatar { font-size: 2.2rem; }
.vs-thumb .vs-play { width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.vs-thumb-tag {
  position: absolute; bottom: 10px; left: 14px; z-index: 3;
  font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--gold-light); text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ===== Scroll Reveal ===== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}
.reveal.active { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-stagger .active-child:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.02s; }
.reveal-stagger .active-child:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.09s; }
.reveal-stagger .active-child:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.reveal-stagger .active-child:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.23s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* ===== FAQ Section ===== */
.faq-section { padding: 88px 0; }
.faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.faq-accordion {
  background: #FBF3F1;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 12px 30px;
}
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13,27,42,0.1);
  padding: 20px 0;
}
.faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.faq-q {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.faq-q .qtext { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; }
.faq-q .qtext::before {
  content: "";
  width: 3px;
  min-width: 3px;
  height: 20px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.faq-toggle {
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  min-width: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(13,27,42,0.12);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1), background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-toggle { transform: rotate(135deg); background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold-light); }
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .4s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1), opacity .3s ease;
  opacity: 0;
  color: var(--text-mute);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a { opacity: 1; }
.faq-a p { padding-top: 14px; padding-left: 15px; }

.faq-visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-deep) 100%);
  min-height: 420px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.faq-visual svg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; opacity: 0.5; }
.faq-mockup {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 78%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-radius: 14px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-mockup-bar {
  display: flex; gap: 6px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.faq-mockup-bar span { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.faq-mockup-body {
  aspect-ratio: 16/11;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}
.faq-play {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  animation: pulseSoft 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseSoft {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.08); }
}
.faq-badge {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  animation: floaty 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.faq-badge.b1 { top: 14%; right: 6%; }
.faq-badge.b2 { bottom: 12%; left: 6%; animation-delay: -2s; }
.faq-badge .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #25D366; }

/* ===== Announcement / Urgency Bar ===== */
.announce-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7a3b12, var(--gold) 45%, #7a3b12);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  animation: shimmerBar 6s linear infinite;
}
.announce-bar a { text-decoration: underline; }
@keyframes shimmerBar {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 50%; }
}

/* ===== Sticky Mobile CTA ===== */
.sticky-cta {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 300;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 -8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.sticky-cta .btn { flex: 1; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.86rem; padding: 13px; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .sticky-cta { display: flex; }
  body { padding-bottom: 66px; }
}

/* ===== Guarantee strip under hero CTA ===== */
.hero-guarantee {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin: -12px 0 28px;
}

/* ===== Trust badges strip ===== */
.trust-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}
.trust-strip .tb-icon { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.trust-strip .tb-title { font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); font-size: 0.94rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.trust-strip .tb-sub { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-mute); }

/* ===== Guarantee section ===== */
.guarantee-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbf6e9, var(--white));
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px;
}
.guarantee-icon {
  width: 84px; height: 84px;
  min-width: 84px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
}
.guarantee-card h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.guarantee-card p { color: var(--text-mute); }

/* ===== Testimonial upgrades ===== */
.stars { color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.verified-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: #6fe3a3;
  background: rgba(111,227,163,0.12);
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* ===== Button ripple micro-interaction ===== */
.btn { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 0; height: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition: width .5s ease, height .5s ease, opacity .6s ease;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn:active::after { width: 260px; height: 260px; opacity: 1; transition: 0s; }

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq-visual { min-height: 300px; }
  .vs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vs-sidebar { flex-direction: row; overflow-x: auto; }
  .vs-sidebar .vs-thumb { min-width: 200px; }
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-visual { order: -1; max-width: 260px; margin: 0 auto 20px; }
  .card-grid, .course-grid, .faculty-grid, .steps-grid, .stats-bar, .testi-grid, .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .two-col, .trial-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faculty-expanded { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faculty-expanded .faculty-photo { min-height: 200px; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .trust-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .guarantee-card { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; padding: 30px 24px; }
  .faq-accordion { padding: 6px 18px; }
  .main-nav, .header-actions .btn-outline { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .card-grid, .course-grid, .faculty-grid, .steps-grid, .stats-bar, .testi-grid, .blog-grid, .diff-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .cta-banner { padding: 40px 24px; }
  .section { padding: 60px 0; }
  .form-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.site-header.open .main-nav {
  display: flex;
  position: absolute;
  top: 78px; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 20px 28px;
  gap: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
