/* ============== TOKENS ============== */
:root {
  --purple-700: #5b1f9a;
  --purple-600: #6d28d9;
  --purple-500: #7c3aed;
  --purple-100: #ede4ff;
  --cream:      #fff8ec;
  --bg:         #ffffff;
  --ink:        #1d1730;
  --ink-soft:   #4a4361;
  --muted:      #8a849b;
  --line:       #ece7f5;
  --yellow:     #ffd668;
  --green:      #22c55e;
  --radius-lg:  24px;
  --radius-md:  14px;
  --radius-sm:  10px;
  --shadow-sm:  0 4px 14px rgba(43, 24, 81, 0.06);
  --shadow-md:  0 12px 30px rgba(43, 24, 81, 0.10);
  --shadow-lg:  0 20px 50px rgba(43, 24, 81, 0.14);
}

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

html, body {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, sans-serif;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.55;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
html { overflow-x: clip; }                  /* prevents horizontal scroll WITHOUT breaking sticky */

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

.container {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .container { padding: 0 16px; }
}

.text-accent { color: var(--purple-600); }

/* ============== BUTTONS ============== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn--sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 14px; }
.btn--primary {
  background: var(--purple-600);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(124,58,237,0.35);
}
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--purple-700); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: #d8d2e6;
}
.btn--ghost:hover { background: #fff; border-color: var(--purple-500); color: var(--purple-600); }

/* ============== NAV ============== */
.nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(8px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(236,231,245,.6);
  transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}
.nav.is-hidden { transform: translateY(-100%); }
.nav.is-shrunk { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -16px rgba(43,24,81,0.18); }
.nav__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 84px;
}
.nav__brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.nav__brand-icon {
  height: 60px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.nav__brand-text {
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 28px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--purple-700);
  line-height: 1;
  /* Optical alignment: shift down so text sits next to the C body,
     not the cap+C bounding box center. */
  transform: translateY(7px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-700) 0%, var(--purple-500) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.nav__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav__link:hover,
.nav__link--toggle[aria-expanded="true"] {
  color: var(--purple-600);
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.06);
}
.nav__caret {
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.nav__item--has-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}
.nav__item--has-dropdown:hover .nav__caret,
.nav__link--toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav__caret {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* ===== Dropdown panel ===== */
.nav__dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 280px;
  padding: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -20px rgba(43,24,81,0.18);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .18s ease, transform .2s ease;
  z-index: 60;
}
.nav__dropdown--wide { min-width: 320px; }
.nav__item--has-dropdown:hover .nav__dropdown,
.nav__item--has-dropdown:focus-within .nav__dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* small invisible bridge so cursor doesn't drop the dropdown when crossing the gap */
.nav__item--has-dropdown::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 12px;
}

.nav__sub {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.nav__sub:hover { background: rgba(124,58,237,0.05); transform: translateX(2px); }
.nav__sub-ic {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--purple-100);
  color: var(--purple-600);
  border-radius: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav__sub-ic svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.nav__sub-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.25; }
.nav__sub-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.nav__sub-hint {
  margin-top: 2px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Tone-coded sub-link icons (used in Courses dropdown) */
.nav__sub[data-tone="purple"] .nav__sub-ic { background: #ede4ff; color: #6d28d9; }
.nav__sub[data-tone="blue"]   .nav__sub-ic { background: #e0f2fe; color: #0369a1; }
.nav__sub[data-tone="green"]  .nav__sub-ic { background: #dcfce7; color: #15803d; }
.nav__sub[data-tone="teal"]   .nav__sub-ic { background: #ccfbf1; color: #0f766e; }
.nav__sub[data-tone="amber"]  .nav__sub-ic { background: #fef3c7; color: #b45309; }

/* ===== Hamburger ===== */
.nav__burger {
  display: none;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}
.nav__burger span {
  position: absolute;
  left: 10px; right: 10px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 1px;
  transition: transform .3s ease, opacity .25s ease, top .3s ease;
}
.nav__burger span:nth-child(1) { top: 13px; }
.nav__burger span:nth-child(2) { top: 20px; }
.nav__burger span:nth-child(3) { top: 27px; }
.nav__burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) {
  top: 20px;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.nav__burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav__burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) {
  top: 20px;
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ===== Mobile slide-down menu ===== */
.nav__mobile {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .nav__links { display: none; }
  .nav__cta { display: none; }
  .nav__burger { display: block; }

  .nav__mobile {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0; right: 0;
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -20px rgba(43,24,81,0.20);
    max-height: calc(100vh - 84px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    transform-origin: top;
    transform: scaleY(0.96) translateY(-8px);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
  }
  .nav.is-menu-open .nav__mobile {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scaleY(1) translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
  .nav__mobile-inner {
    padding: 14px 24px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .nav__mobile-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 14px 14px;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: background .15s ease, color .15s ease;
  }
  .nav__mobile-link:hover { background: rgba(124,58,237,0.05); color: var(--purple-600); }

  .nav__mobile-group {
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .nav__mobile-group summary {
    list-style: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 14px 14px;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: background .15s ease;
  }
  .nav__mobile-group summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
  .nav__mobile-group summary svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    transition: transform .25s ease;
  }
  .nav__mobile-group[open] summary {
    background: rgba(124,58,237,0.05);
    color: var(--purple-600);
  }
  .nav__mobile-group[open] summary svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }

  .nav__mobile-sub {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 4px 14px 10px 22px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--purple-100);
    margin: 4px 0 6px 14px;
  }
  .nav__mobile-sub a {
    padding: 10px 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: background .15s ease, color .15s ease;
  }
  .nav__mobile-sub a:hover {
    color: var(--purple-600);
    background: rgba(124,58,237,0.04);
  }

  .nav__mobile-cta {
    margin-top: 14px;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* keep dropdowns readable at desktop tablet width */
@media (min-width: 1101px) and (max-width: 1280px) {
  .nav__links { gap: 0; }
  .nav__link { padding: 10px 10px; font-size: 14px; }
}

/* ============== HERO — centered content + 3-student lineup ============== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 64px 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(237,228,255,0.85) 0%, rgba(237,228,255,0.25) 50%, rgba(237,228,255,0.85) 100%),
    var(--bg);
}

/* decorative floating shapes */
.hero-deco {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-deco--star1, .hero-deco--star2 {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  color: var(--purple-500);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(124,58,237,0.35));
  animation: hero-spin 12s linear infinite;
}
.hero-deco--star1 { top: 110px; left: 8%; }
.hero-deco--star2 { top: 200px; right: 9%; width: 22px; height: 22px; animation-duration: 14s; }
@keyframes hero-spin {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.hero-deco--ring1 {
  top: 90px; right: 14%;
  width: 70px; height: 70px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.35);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.hero-deco--ring1::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--purple-500);
  opacity: 0.3;
}
.hero-deco--ring2 {
  top: 240px; left: 12%;
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 214, 104, 0.7);
}
.hero-deco--blob {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -150px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 1100px; height: 1100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(124,58,237,0.18), rgba(124,58,237,0.06) 60%, transparent 80%);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* centered content stack */
.hero__center {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

/* eyebrow pill */
.hero__pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -8px rgba(43,24,81,0.12);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero__pill-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(34,197,94,0.7);
  animation: pill-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pill-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34,197,94,0.5); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(34,197,94,0); }
}

/* big H1 — single-line on desktop */
.hero__h1 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.6vw, 48px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.hero__lead {
  margin: 22px auto 0;
  max-width: 620px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.hero__desc {
  margin: 20px auto 0;
  max-width: 820px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero__cta {
  margin-top: 28px;
  display: flex; gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero__cta .btn {
  padding: 11px 22px;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.btn--video {
  background: #fff;
}
.btn__play {
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--purple-600);
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 9px;
  margin-left: -4px;
}

/* avatars used in floating cards / CTAs */
.avatar {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  margin-left: -10px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.avatar:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.hero__social-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.hero__social-stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.hero__social-text strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 800; }

/* ===== 4-student lineup — equal sizes, no frames ===== */
.hero__lineup {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: -128px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  align-items: end;
  justify-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* purple glow halo behind the lineup */
.hero__lineup-glow {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 95%;
  max-width: 1000px;
  height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    closest-side,
    rgba(124,58,237,0.30) 0%,
    rgba(124,58,237,0.10) 50%,
    transparent 80%
  );
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(24px);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__student {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 280px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
}
/* the red-dress lady (2nd student, nth-child(3) of the lineup) sits slightly lower */
.hero__lineup .hero__student:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(40px);
}
.hero__student img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 460px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: bottom center;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 22px 26px rgba(43,24,81,0.22));
}

/* ============== HERO STATS STRIP — standalone section below hero ============== */
.hero-strip {
  background: var(--purple-600);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-strip__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  gap: 12px;
}
.strip-item { text-align: center; }
.strip-item__num {
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.strip-item__num span { color: #ffd668; }
.strip-item__label {
  font-size: 12.5px; opacity: 0.85; margin-top: 2px;
}
.strip-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
}
.strip-divider {
  width: 1px; height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}

/* ============== ABOUT / INTRO ============== */
.about {
  padding: 110px 0 90px;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg);
}
.about__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* visual side */
.about__visual {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 460px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}
.about__visual-blob {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--purple-100);
  border-radius: 38% 62% 55% 45% / 50% 45% 55% 50%;
  z-index: 0;
}
.about__visual-img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 92%;
  max-width: 480px;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.about__visual-tag {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  bottom: 28px; left: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.about__visual-tag-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(34,197,94,.18);
}

/* content side */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: var(--purple-100);
  color: var(--purple-600);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.about__title {
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.about__body {
  margin-top: 18px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.about__body strong {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.about__cta {
  margin-top: 32px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ============== COURSES ============== */
.courses {
  position: relative;
  padding: 110px 0 120px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 100% 10%, rgba(124,58,237,0.06), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 0% 100%, rgba(167,139,250,0.05), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg);
}
.courses__head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
}
.courses__title {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.courses__intro {
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============== Courses grid — 8 course cards ============== */
.courses__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
}

.course-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 28px 26px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .25s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.course-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--cc-fg);
  transform: scaleX(0.32);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.course-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 50% -40% 0 60%;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, var(--cc-bg), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .35s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}
.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--cc-fg);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -22px var(--cc-shadow);
}
.course-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.course-card:hover::after  { opacity: 0.45; }

.course-card__icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--cc-bg);
  color: var(--cc-fg);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.course-card__icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

.course-card__title {
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.course-card__desc {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  flex: 1;
}
.course-card__link {
  margin-top: 6px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cc-fg);
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  align-self: flex-start;
  transition: gap .25s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.course-card__link:hover { gap: 10px; }

/* Tone palettes */
.course-card[data-tone="purple"] { --cc-fg: #6d28d9; --cc-bg: #ede4ff; --cc-shadow: rgba(124,58,237,0.30); }
.course-card[data-tone="blue"]   { --cc-fg: #0369a1; --cc-bg: #e0f2fe; --cc-shadow: rgba(3,105,161,0.28); }
.course-card[data-tone="green"]  { --cc-fg: #15803d; --cc-bg: #dcfce7; --cc-shadow: rgba(21,128,61,0.28); }
.course-card[data-tone="teal"]   { --cc-fg: #0f766e; --cc-bg: #ccfbf1; --cc-shadow: rgba(15,118,110,0.28); }
.course-card[data-tone="amber"]  { --cc-fg: #b45309; --cc-bg: #fef3c7; --cc-shadow: rgba(180,83,9,0.28); }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .courses__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .courses__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 14px; }
  .course-card { padding: 22px 20px 20px; }
  .course-card__title { font-size: 16px; }
  .course-card__desc { font-size: 13px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .courses__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============== Two-column layout: sticky nav + lanes (legacy, no longer rendered) ============== */
.courses__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* ============== Sticky category nav — timeline style ============== */
.cat-nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  align-self: start;
}
.cat-nav__inner {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 26px 22px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -32px rgba(43,24,81,0.20);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  /* fill viewport height so the counsellor card pins to the bottom — no blank space */
  min-height: calc(100vh - 140px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* faint corner gradient inside the panel for subtle depth */
.cat-nav__inner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px; right: -60px;
  width: 220px; height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,58,237,0.10), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cat-nav__eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--purple-600);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.cat-nav__heading {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* timeline list */
.cat-nav__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
/* the vertical connecting line */
.cat-nav__list::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px; bottom: 18px;
  left: 11px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
    rgba(124,58,237,0.18) 0%,
    rgba(124,58,237,0.06) 100%);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.cat-nav__item {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 24px 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 12px 14px 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.cat-nav__item:hover { color: var(--ink); transform: translateX(2px); }

/* the timeline dot */
.cat-nav__dot {
  position: relative;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.25);
  margin-left: 4px;
  transition: all .25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px transparent;
}
.cat-nav__item:hover .cat-nav__dot {
  border-color: var(--purple-500);
}
.cat-nav__item.is-active { color: var(--purple-700); transform: translateX(4px); }
.cat-nav__item.is-active .cat-nav__dot {
  background: var(--purple-600);
  border-color: var(--purple-600);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 5px rgba(124,58,237,0.18),
    0 0 16px rgba(124,58,237,0.45);
}
/* items already passed — show as completed with filled-but-quiet dots */
.cat-nav__item.is-passed .cat-nav__dot {
  background: var(--purple-500);
  border-color: var(--purple-500);
  opacity: 0.75;
}

.cat-nav__label { letter-spacing: -0.005em; }

.cat-nav__count {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.08);
  color: var(--purple-600);
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  min-width: 22px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all .2s ease;
}
.cat-nav__item.is-active .cat-nav__count {
  background: var(--purple-600);
  color: #fff;
}

/* mid stat block */
.cat-nav__stat {
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124,58,237,0.08), rgba(167,139,250,0.04));
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.cat-nav__stat-num {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--purple-700);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.cat-nav__stat-num span { color: var(--purple-500); }
.cat-nav__stat-label {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* counsellor CTA — pinned to bottom via margin-top: auto */
.cat-nav__cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: 16px 16px 16px 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-700), var(--purple-500));
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 38px 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cat-nav__cta::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px; right: -40px;
  width: 120px; height: 120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.18), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cat-nav__cta-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cat-nav__cta-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.cat-nav__cta-line {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.cat-nav__cta-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

/* ============== Lanes (vertical, stacked) ============== */
.lanes {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 80px;
}

.lane {
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;   /* offset for sticky nav when jumping */
}
.lane__head {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(124,58,237,0.18);
}
.lane__chip {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.lane__title {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.lane__sub {
  margin-top: 8px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 620px;
}

/* per-category chip color */
.lane[data-category="digital"]     .lane__chip { background: #ede4ff; color: #6d28d9; }
.lane[data-category="programming"] .lane__chip { background: #e0f2fe; color: #0369a1; }
.lane[data-category="web"]         .lane__chip { background: #dcfce7; color: #15803d; }
.lane[data-category="design"]      .lane__chip { background: #ccfbf1; color: #0f766e; }
.lane[data-category="ai"]          .lane__chip { background: #fef3c7; color: #b45309; }

/* ============== Course rows — glass morphism on hover ============== */
.course-row {
  --mx: 50%;
  --my: 50%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr 44px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfaff 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    background .35s ease,
    border-color .3s ease,
    box-shadow .35s ease,
    transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),
    backdrop-filter .35s ease;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.course-row:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* layer 1: cursor-follow purple radial glow */
.course-row::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    420px circle at var(--mx) var(--my),
    rgba(124,58,237,0.22) 0%,
    rgba(167,139,250,0.10) 30%,
    transparent 60%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* layer 2: top edge inner highlight (the glass "lip") */
.course-row::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.9) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.course-row:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.35);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 50px -22px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.32),
    0 6px 14px -6px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.14),
    inset 0 1px 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  transform: translateX(6px) translateY(-2px);
}
.course-row:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.course-row:hover::after  { opacity: 1; }

.course-row[data-category="digital"]     { --row-accent: #6d28d9; }
.course-row[data-category="programming"] { --row-accent: #0369a1; }
.course-row[data-category="web"]         { --row-accent: #15803d; }
.course-row[data-category="design"]      { --row-accent: #0f766e; }
.course-row[data-category="ai"]          { --row-accent: #b45309; }

/* icon tile */
.course-row__icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.course-row__icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}
.course-row[data-category="digital"]     .course-row__icon { background: #ede4ff; color: #6d28d9; }
.course-row[data-category="programming"] .course-row__icon { background: #e0f2fe; color: #0369a1; }
.course-row[data-category="web"]         .course-row__icon { background: #dcfce7; color: #15803d; }
.course-row[data-category="design"]      .course-row__icon { background: #ccfbf1; color: #0f766e; }
.course-row[data-category="ai"]          .course-row__icon { background: #fef3c7; color: #b45309; }

/* body */
.course-row__body { min-width: 0; }
.course-row__title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.course-row__desc {
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

/* arrow on the right */
.course-row__arrow {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.06);
  color: var(--purple-600);
  transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.course-row__arrow svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.course-row:hover .course-row__arrow {
  background: var(--purple-600);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* ============== PLACEMENT / CAREER OUTCOMES ============== */
.placement {
  position: relative;
  padding: 110px 0 110px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 500px at 20% 10%, rgba(124,58,237,0.05), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 80% 90%, rgba(167,139,250,0.06), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* decorative blurred blobs */
.placement__deco {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(60px);
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.placement__deco--tl {
  top: -80px; left: -120px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,58,237,0.16), transparent 70%);
}
.placement__deco--br {
  bottom: -80px; right: -120px;
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(167,139,250,0.16), transparent 70%);
}

.placement__head {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}
.placement__title {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.placement__intro {
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

/* ============== Editorial split (pull-quote + 2x2 bento) ============== */
.placement__split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* ----- variant: image LEFT + pull-quote RIGHT ----- */
.placement__split--image {
  grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 28px;
}

/* Polished image card (natural colours, rounded card, soft shadow) */
.placement__visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fbe5e9;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px -28px rgba(43,24,81,0.30);
  min-height: 440px;
}
.placement__visual-img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
}
.placement__visual-tag {
  position: absolute;
  left: 22px;
  bottom: 22px;
  z-index: 3;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -10px rgba(43,24,81,0.22);
}
.placement__visual-tag svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--purple-600);
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 3px;
  box-sizing: content-box;
}

/* ===== 4-up service strip below the split ===== */
.placement__services {
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.bullet-list--row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.bullet-list--row .bullet-list__item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 24px 22px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.bullet-list--row .bullet-list__item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--purple-400, #c4b5fd);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -18px rgba(124,58,237,0.25);
}
.bullet-list--row .bullet-list__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--purple-100);
  color: var(--purple-600);
}
.bullet-list--row .bullet-list__icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.bullet-list--row .bullet-list__title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.bullet-list--row .bullet-list__desc {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .bullet-list--row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .placement__split--image {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .placement__visual { min-height: 360px; }
  .placement__visual-img { height: 360px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .bullet-list--row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ----- LEFT: pull-quote panel ----- */
.placement__pull {
  position: relative;
  padding: 44px 40px 40px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  color: #fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 100% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.10), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--purple-700) 0%, var(--purple-600) 50%, #4f1a8a 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  isolation: isolate;
}
/* concentric rings as decorative element */
.placement__pull-arcs {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -50px; right: -60px;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.placement__pull-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.placement__pull-tag::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffd668;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255,214,104,0.7);
}

.placement__pull-quote {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.5vw, 32px);
  line-height: 1.3;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.placement__pull-quote em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}
.placement__pull-quote .text-accent {
  color: #ffd668;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.placement__pull-mark {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Outfit', serif;
  font-size: 80px;
  line-height: 0.6;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.placement__pull-cta {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.placement__pull-btn {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--purple-700);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}
.placement__pull-btn:hover {
  background: #ffd668;
  color: var(--purple-700);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.placement__pull-link {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
}
.placement__pull-link:hover {
  color: #ffd668;
  border-bottom-color: #ffd668;
}

/* ----- RIGHT: editorial bulletin list ----- */
.placement__list {
  padding: 8px 6px 0 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.placement__list-lead {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 540px;
}

.bullet-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.bullet-list__item {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 22px 8px 22px 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition:
    background .3s ease,
    transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),
    padding .3s ease;
  cursor: default;
}
.bullet-list__item:first-child { padding-top: 6px; }
.bullet-list__item:last-child  { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 6px; }

/* left rail accent — slides in on hover */
.bullet-list__item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scaleY(0);
  width: 3px;
  height: 64%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--purple-500), var(--purple-700));
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}

.bullet-list__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--purple-100);
  color: var(--purple-700);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition:
    background .3s ease,
    color .3s ease,
    transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),
    box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.bullet-list__icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}

.bullet-list__title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color .25s ease;
}
.bullet-list__desc {
  margin-top: 6px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  transition: color .25s ease;
}

/* ===== Hover state ===== */
.bullet-list__item:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(124,58,237,0.05) 0%,
    rgba(124,58,237,0.02) 60%,
    transparent 100%);
  transform: translateX(6px);
  padding-left: 18px;
}
.bullet-list__item:hover::before {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scaleY(1);
}
.bullet-list__item:hover .bullet-list__icon {
  background: var(--purple-600);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 18px -6px rgba(124,58,237,0.40);
}
.bullet-list__item:hover .bullet-list__icon svg {
  transform: rotate(6deg);  /* counter-rotate so icon stays upright */
}
.bullet-list__item:hover .bullet-list__title {
  color: var(--purple-700);
}
.bullet-list__item:hover .bullet-list__desc {
  color: var(--ink);
}


/* ============== HOW IT WORKS — editorial layout ============== */
.howit {
  position: relative;
  padding: 110px 0 100px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 500px at 90% 10%, rgba(124,58,237,0.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 10% 90%, rgba(167,139,250,0.10), transparent 60%),
    #f7f2fc;
  border-top: 1px solid #ece4f7;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ece4f7;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.howit__head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto 70px;
}
.howit__title {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.4vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.howit__sub {
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* 5 stacked rows — alternating side */
.howit__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.howit__row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 56px;
  padding: 56px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.10);
  position: relative;
}
.howit__row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

/* even rows mirror */
.howit__row:nth-child(even) {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
  text-align: right;
}
.howit__row:nth-child(even) .howit__chip { align-self: flex-end; }
.howit__row:nth-child(even) .howit__points li {
  padding-left: 0;
  padding-right: 26px;
}
.howit__row:nth-child(even) .howit__points li::before {
  left: auto; right: 0;
  background: var(--purple-100);
}
.howit__row:nth-child(even) .howit__points li::after {
  left: auto; right: 6px;
}

/* ===== Big outlined number (graphic element) ===== */
.howit__num {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(110px, 14vw, 200px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 0.85;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 2.5px var(--purple-500);
  color: transparent;
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 280px;
  text-align: center;
  transition:
    -webkit-text-stroke .35s ease,
    color .35s ease,
    transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),
    background .35s ease;
  position: relative;
}
/* on hover: number fills with gradient and scales up subtly */
.howit__row:hover .howit__num {
  -webkit-text-stroke: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-700) 0%, var(--purple-500) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* ===== Content ===== */
.howit__content {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  max-width: 640px;
}
.howit__chip {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--purple-700);
  background: var(--purple-100);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.howit__heading {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.howit__body {
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.howit__body em {
  color: var(--purple-700);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* checkmark bullet list */
.howit__points {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 22px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.howit__points li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 26px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.howit__points li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 5px;
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--purple-100);
}
.howit__points li::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 6px; top: 9px;
  width: 6px; height: 3px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--purple-700);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--purple-700);
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}


/* ============== TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES ============== */
.tools {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0 110px;
  background: #fff;     /* white break from cream — feels like a fresh section */
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.tools__head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
}
.tools__title {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.tools__sub {
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* asymmetric 6-col grid → 3 cards × 2 cols, then 2 cards × 3 cols */
.tools__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.tool-card               { grid-column: span 2; }
.tool-card.tool-card--wide { grid-column: span 3; }

/* ===== card ===== */
.tool-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 28px 24px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
/* gradient top edge accent — colored per tone */
.tool-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 24px; right: 24px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
  background: var(--tone, var(--purple-500));
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.tool-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -22px rgba(43,24,81,0.20);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* tone-driven colors (chip + accent stripe) */
.tool-card[data-tone="purple"] { --tone: #7c3aed; --tone-bg: #ede4ff; --tone-fg: #6d28d9; }
.tool-card[data-tone="blue"]   { --tone: #0369a1; --tone-bg: #e0f2fe; --tone-fg: #0369a1; }
.tool-card[data-tone="green"]  { --tone: #15803d; --tone-bg: #dcfce7; --tone-fg: #15803d; }
.tool-card[data-tone="teal"]   { --tone: #0f766e; --tone-bg: #ccfbf1; --tone-fg: #0f766e; }
.tool-card[data-tone="amber"]  { --tone: #b45309; --tone-bg: #fef3c7; --tone-fg: #b45309; }

.tool-card__chip {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--tone-bg);
  color: var(--tone-fg);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.tool-card__title {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.tool-card__desc {
  margin-top: 8px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== tool list (logo + label tiles) ===== */
.tool-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(78px, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
}
.tool-list__item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 8px 10px;
  background: #fafafa;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.tool-list__item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.30);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 18px -10px rgba(43,24,81,0.18);
}
.tool-list__logo {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}
.tool-list__logo img,
.tool-list__logo svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
.tool-list__name {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* ============== RESPONSIVE ============== */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero { padding-top: 48px; }
  .hero__h1 { font-size: clamp(26px, 5vw, 42px); }
  .hero__desc { font-size: 15px; }
  .hero-deco--star1, .hero-deco--star2, .hero-deco--ring1, .hero-deco--ring2 { display: none; }
  .hero__lineup { margin-top: -32px; gap: 12px; }
  .hero__lineup .hero__student:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(20px); }
  .hero__student { max-width: 220px; }
  .hero__student img { height: 320px; }

  .nav__links { display: none; }
  .hero-strip__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .strip-divider { display: none; }

  .about { padding: 70px 0 60px; }
  .about__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; }
  .about__visual { min-height: 380px; }
  .about__visual-img { height: 360px; }

  .courses { padding: 70px 0 90px; }
  .courses__layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }
  /* Hide the timeline / pill nav entirely on tablet & mobile —
     each lane head already carries the category identity. */
  .cat-nav { display: none; }
  .lanes { gap: 56px; }

  /* Lane head visual upgrade for mobile (since it's no longer a "section divider"
     under the nav, it now stands alone as the category card) */
  .lane__head {
    padding: 18px 20px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--purple-500);
    border-radius: 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .lane[data-category="digital"] .lane__head     { border-left-color: #6d28d9; }
  .lane[data-category="programming"] .lane__head { border-left-color: #0369a1; }
  .lane[data-category="web"] .lane__head         { border-left-color: #15803d; }
  .lane[data-category="design"] .lane__head      { border-left-color: #0f766e; }
  .lane[data-category="ai"] .lane__head          { border-left-color: #b45309; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .course-row {
    grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 16px 16px;
  }
  .course-row__arrow { display: none; }
  .course-row__icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; }
  .course-row__icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
  .course-row__title { font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.3; }
  .course-row__desc { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.5; margin-top: 5px; }

  .lane__title { font-size: clamp(20px, 5vw, 26px); }
  .lane__sub { font-size: 14px; }
  .lane__chip { font-size: 11px; padding: 4px 10px; }
}

/* ===== Placement responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .placement { padding: 70px 0 80px; }
  .placement__split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 22px;
  }
  .placement__pull { padding: 36px 28px 32px; min-height: 280px; }

  .tools { padding: 70px 0 80px; }
  .tools__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .tool-card,
  .tool-card.tool-card--wide { grid-column: span 1; }

  .howit { padding: 70px 0 80px; }
  .howit__head { margin-bottom: 48px; }
  .howit__row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 40px 0;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .howit__row:nth-child(even) .howit__chip { align-self: flex-start; }
  .howit__row:nth-child(even) .howit__points li {
    padding-left: 26px;
    padding-right: 0;
  }
  .howit__row:nth-child(even) .howit__points li::before { left: 0; right: auto; }
  .howit__row:nth-child(even) .howit__points li::after  { left: 6px; right: auto; }
  .howit__num {
    width: auto;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: clamp(80px, 22vw, 130px);
    -webkit-text-stroke-width: 2px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .placement__list { padding: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .bullet-list__item {
    grid-template-columns: 38px 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 18px 6px 18px 10px;
  }
  .bullet-list__icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
  .bullet-list__icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
  .bullet-list__title { font-size: 16px; }
  .bullet-list__desc { font-size: 14px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .tools__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Hero lineup: only the red-dress lady (center) on phones */
  .hero__lineup { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 320px; margin-top: 0; gap: 0; }
  .hero__lineup .hero__student { display: none; }
  .hero__lineup .hero__student:nth-child(3) {
    display: flex;
    transform: none;
  }
  .hero__student { max-width: none; }
  .hero__student img { height: clamp(280px, 48vh, 380px); }

  /* Hero stats strip — stack to 1 column for very narrow screens */
  .hero-strip__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 8px; padding: 14px 18px; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .hero__cta { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; align-items: stretch; }
  .hero__cta .btn { width: 100%; padding: 13px 24px; }
  .hero__pill { font-size: 12px; padding: 6px 13px; }
  .hero__h1 { font-size: clamp(24px, 7vw, 32px); }
  .hero__desc { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; }
}

/* ============== TESTIMONIALS — auto-scrolling marquee ============== */
.testimonials {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0 90px;
  background: var(--bg);                              /* cream — back from the white tools section */
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonials::before,
.testimonials::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset-block: 0;
  width: 280px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.testimonials::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}
.testimonials::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--bg) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.testimonials__head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
}
.testimonials__title {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.testimonials__sub {
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ===== Marquee row (full-bleed, masks edges) ===== */
.testimonials__marquee {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonials__marquee + .testimonials__marquee {
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.testimonials__track {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 22px;
  width: max-content;
  padding: 14px 11px;                                  /* room for hover lift */
  will-change: transform;
}
.testimonials__track--left  { animation: t-scroll-left  46s linear infinite; }
.testimonials__track--right { animation: t-scroll-right 52s linear infinite; }

.testimonials__marquee:hover .testimonials__track,
.testimonials__track:focus-within {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes t-scroll-left {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@keyframes t-scroll-right {
  from { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  to   { transform: translateX(0); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .testimonials__track--left,
  .testimonials__track--right { animation: none; }
}

/* ===== Card ===== */
.t-card {
  flex: 0 0 360px;                                     /* uniform width across the row */
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 24px 24px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.t-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: #d8cdf2;
}

.t-card__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
}
.t-card__avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 17px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.t-card__who { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.2; }
.t-card__name {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.t-card__meta {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--purple-600);
  margin-top: 3px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.t-card__quote-mark {
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  right: 2px;
  font-family: 'Outfit', serif;
  font-size: 56px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--purple-100);
  font-weight: 800;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.t-card__body {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  flex: 1;
}
.t-card__rating {
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--yellow);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.05));
}

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .testimonials { padding: 70px 0 60px; }
  .testimonials::before,
  .testimonials::after { width: 80px; }
  .t-card { flex-basis: 300px; padding: 22px 20px 20px; }
  .t-card__body { font-size: 14px; }
  .testimonials__track--left  { animation-duration: 38s; }
  .testimonials__track--right { animation-duration: 42s; }
}

/* ============== FAQ ============== */
.faq {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.faq__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}
.faq__head {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}
.faq__title {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.faq__sub {
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.faq__cta { margin-top: 24px; }

.faq__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }

.faq__item {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  transition: border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.faq__item[open] {
  border-color: #d8cdf2;
  background: var(--purple-100);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq__q {
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.faq__q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }

.faq__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--purple-100);
  position: relative;
  transition: background .25s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.faq__icon::before,
.faq__icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--purple-600);
  border-radius: 2px;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.faq__icon::before { width: 12px; height: 2px; }
.faq__icon::after  { width: 2px; height: 12px; transition: transform .3s ease; }
.faq__item[open] .faq__icon { background: #fff; transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq__item[open] .faq__icon::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg); }

.faq__a {
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .faq { padding: 70px 0 60px; }
  .faq__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .faq__head { position: static; }
}


/* ============== CTA BANNER 1 — light, mid-page nudge ============== */
.cta1 {
  position: relative;
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.cta1__inner {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(420px 280px at 12% 30%, rgba(124,58,237,0.10), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #faf5ff 100%);
  border: 1px solid #e8def9;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 56px 56px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -20px rgba(124,58,237,0.18);
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta1__pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.cta1__pill-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(34,197,94,0.7);
}
.cta1__title {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 42px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.cta1__sub {
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 540px;
}

.cta1__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: stretch;
  min-width: 240px;
}
.cta1__btn {
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px 30px;
  font-size: 15px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.cta1__whatsapp {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #25D366;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  transition: border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.cta1__whatsapp:hover { border-color: #25D366; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.cta1__whatsapp svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* CTA1 decorative floating bits */
.cta1__deco { position: absolute; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; }
.cta1__deco--star1 {
  top: 18px; left: 30px;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  color: var(--purple-500);
  opacity: 0.7;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(124,58,237,0.3));
  animation: hero-spin 14s linear infinite;
}
.cta1__deco--star2 {
  bottom: 30px; left: 38%;
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  color: var(--purple-400, #a78bfa);
  opacity: 0.55;
  animation: hero-spin 18s linear infinite reverse;
}
.cta1__deco--ring {
  bottom: 24px; right: 60px;
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.30);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.cta1__deco--ring::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(124,58,237,0.25);
}
.cta1__deco--dot {
  top: 36px; right: 200px;
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255, 214, 104, 0.7);
}

/* ============== CTA BANNER 2 — bold final close ============== */
.cta2 {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0 110px;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
}
.cta2__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 380px at 80% 20%, rgba(167,139,250,0.45), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(500px 320px at 10% 90%, rgba(255,214,104,0.18), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #4c1996 0%, #5b1f9a 50%, #2f0f5e 100%);
}
.cta2::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
  z-index: -1;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(closest-side, #000 50%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(closest-side, #000 50%, transparent 100%);
}

.cta2__inner {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.cta2__wordmark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: clamp(280px, 38vw, 520px);
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0.07;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);              /* force white silhouette */
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.cta2__eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 999px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 2;
}
.cta2__title {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 60px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  z-index: 2;
}
.cta2__accent {
  color: var(--yellow);
  position: relative;
}
.cta2__accent::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -4px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 4px;
  opacity: 0.4;
}
.cta2__sub {
  position: relative;
  margin: 18px auto 0;
  max-width: 560px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta2__actions {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 32px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  z-index: 2;
}
.cta2__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.cta2__btn--primary {
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: #2f0f5e;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -10px rgba(255, 214, 104, 0.55);
}
.cta2__btn--primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: #ffe28a;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -10px rgba(255, 214, 104, 0.7);
}
.cta2__btn--ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  color: #fff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.cta2__btn--ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.cta2__btn--ghost svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

.cta2__meta {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 36px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  z-index: 2;
}
.cta2__meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.cta2__meta-item svg {
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  color: var(--yellow);
}

/* CTA2 decorative blobs */
.cta2__deco { position: absolute; pointer-events: none; }
.cta2__deco--blob1 {
  top: -160px; left: -120px;
  width: 360px; height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(167,139,250,0.35), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(20px);
}
.cta2__deco--blob2 {
  bottom: -180px; right: -100px;
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(255,214,104,0.18), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(24px);
}
.cta2__deco--star {
  top: 60px; right: 12%;
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  color: var(--yellow);
  opacity: 0.75;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(255,214,104,0.5));
  animation: hero-spin 14s linear infinite;
}

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cta1 { padding: 60px 0; }
  .cta1__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 40px 28px;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .cta1__actions { min-width: 0; }
  .cta1__deco--ring { right: 16px; width: 44px; height: 44px; }
  .cta1__deco--dot { display: none; }

  .cta2 { padding: 70px 0 80px; }
  .cta2__meta { gap: 16px; }
  .cta2__btn { padding: 14px 24px; font-size: 14px; }
}

/* ============== QUIZ — interactive course-match picker ============== */
.quiz {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.quiz__deco {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.quiz__deco--star1 {
  top: 80px; left: 5%;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  color: var(--purple-500);
  opacity: 0.5;
  animation: hero-spin 14s linear infinite;
}
.quiz__deco--star2 {
  bottom: 90px; right: 7%;
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  color: var(--purple-500);
  opacity: 0.4;
  animation: hero-spin 18s linear infinite reverse;
}

.quiz__head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.quiz__title {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.quiz__sub {
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.quiz__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: stretch;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ===== Interest options (left) ===== */
.quiz__options {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.quiz-option {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition:
    border-color .25s ease,
    background .25s ease,
    box-shadow .25s ease,
    transform .2s ease;
}
.quiz-option:hover {
  border-color: #d8cdf2;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}
.quiz-option__num {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--muted);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 0.5px var(--muted);
  transition: color .25s ease;
}
.quiz-option__icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--purple-100);
  color: var(--purple-600);
  transition: background .25s ease, color .25s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.quiz-option__icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.quiz-option__text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.quiz-option__label {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.quiz-option__label strong { font-weight: 800; }
.quiz-option__hint {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.quiz-option__chevron {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--muted);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-6px);
  transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}

/* Active option — coloured by tone (set on parent .quiz__result) */
.quiz-option.is-active {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--quiz-tone-fg, var(--purple-600));
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -16px rgba(43,24,81,0.18);
}
.quiz-option.is-active .quiz-option__num,
.quiz-option.is-active .quiz-option__chevron {
  color: var(--quiz-tone-fg, var(--purple-600));
  -webkit-text-stroke: 0;
}
.quiz-option.is-active .quiz-option__icon {
  background: var(--quiz-tone-fg, var(--purple-600));
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05);
}
.quiz-option.is-active .quiz-option__chevron {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* ===== Result panel (right) ===== */
.quiz__result {
  position: relative;
  padding: 36px 36px 32px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--quiz-tone-fg, var(--purple-600));
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-left-color .4s ease;
}

.quiz-result__tag {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  align-self: flex-start;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--quiz-tone-border, #d8cdf2);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--quiz-tone-fg, var(--purple-600));
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: color .4s ease, border-color .4s ease;
}
.quiz-result__tag-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--quiz-tone-fg, var(--purple-600));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(124,58,237,0.18);
  transition: background .4s ease;
  animation: quiz-dot-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes quiz-dot-pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); }
}

.quiz-result__title {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 2.8vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.quiz-result__desc {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 460px;
}

.quiz-result__bullets {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 4px 0 0;
}
.quiz-result__bullets li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.quiz-result__bullets li::before {
  content: '';
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 7px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--quiz-tone-fg, var(--purple-600));
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 3px #fff;
  transition: background .4s ease;
}

.quiz-result__actions {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.quiz-result__ghost {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--quiz-tone-fg, var(--purple-600));
  border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor;
  padding-bottom: 1px;
  transition: opacity .2s ease, color .4s ease;
}
.quiz-result__ghost:hover { opacity: 0.7; }

.quiz-result__sparkle {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px; right: 26px;
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  color: var(--quiz-tone-fg, var(--purple-600));
  opacity: 0.18;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: hero-spin 16s linear infinite;
}

/* Smooth content swap animation */
.quiz__result.is-swapping [data-quiz-title],
.quiz__result.is-swapping [data-quiz-desc],
.quiz__result.is-swapping [data-quiz-bullets] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(6px);
}
[data-quiz-title], [data-quiz-desc], [data-quiz-bullets] {
  transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}

/* ===== Tone palettes (set per choice via data-tone on .quiz__result) ===== */
.quiz__result[data-tone="purple"] {
  --quiz-tone-fg:     #6d28d9;
  --quiz-tone-bg:     #ede4ff;
  --quiz-tone-border: #d8cdf2;
}
.quiz__result[data-tone="blue"] {
  --quiz-tone-fg:     #0369a1;
  --quiz-tone-bg:     #e0f2fe;
  --quiz-tone-border: #bae6fd;
}
.quiz__result[data-tone="green"] {
  --quiz-tone-fg:     #15803d;
  --quiz-tone-bg:     #dcfce7;
  --quiz-tone-border: #bbf7d0;
}
.quiz__result[data-tone="teal"] {
  --quiz-tone-fg:     #0f766e;
  --quiz-tone-bg:     #ccfbf1;
  --quiz-tone-border: #99f6e4;
}
.quiz__result[data-tone="amber"] {
  --quiz-tone-fg:     #b45309;
  --quiz-tone-bg:     #fef3c7;
  --quiz-tone-border: #fde68a;
}

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .quiz { padding: 70px 0; }
  .quiz__layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .quiz__result { padding: 28px 26px; }
  .quiz-option { padding: 14px 16px; gap: 12px; }
  .quiz-option__num { display: none; }
  .quiz-option__icon { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
  .quiz-option__icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
  .quiz-option__hint { display: none; }
}

/* ============== CAREERS — pathway strips ============== */
.careers {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 420px at 12% 10%, rgba(124,58,237,0.08), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 90% 90%, rgba(167,139,250,0.10), transparent 60%),
    #f7f2fc;
  border-top: 1px solid #ece4f7;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ece4f7;
}
.careers__head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
}
.careers__title {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.careers__sub {
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.careers__paths {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

/* ===== Each pathway row ===== */
.career-path {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 1fr) 80px minmax(0, 1.6fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.career-path::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--cp-tone-fg);
}
.career-path:hover {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  border-color: var(--cp-tone-fg);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -16px var(--cp-tone-shadow);
}

/* LEFT — course identity */
.career-path__from {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}
.career-path__num {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--cp-tone-fg);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px var(--cp-tone-fg);
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.career-path__id {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.career-path__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 11px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--cp-tone-fg);
  border: 1px solid var(--cp-tone-border);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -8px var(--cp-tone-shadow);
}
.career-path__icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.career-path__id-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.career-path__name {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.career-path__hint {
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cp-tone-fg);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* MIDDLE — connector */
.career-path__connector {
  width: 100%;
  height: 24px;
  color: var(--cp-tone-fg);
  opacity: 0.55;
  align-self: center;
}
.career-path:hover .career-path__connector { opacity: 1; }

/* RIGHT — role pills */
.career-path__roles {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
}
.role-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--cp-tone-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.role-pill:hover {
  background: var(--cp-tone-fg);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--cp-tone-fg);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.role-pill__dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cp-tone-fg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--cp-tone-bg);
  transition: background .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.role-pill:hover .role-pill__dot {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}

/* ===== Tone palettes ===== */
.career-path[data-tone="purple"] {
  --cp-tone-fg:     #6d28d9;
  --cp-tone-bg:     #f3ecff;
  --cp-tone-border: #ddd0f5;
  --cp-tone-shadow: rgba(124,58,237,0.30);
}
.career-path[data-tone="blue"] {
  --cp-tone-fg:     #0369a1;
  --cp-tone-bg:     #ecf6fd;
  --cp-tone-border: #b8e0f6;
  --cp-tone-shadow: rgba(3,105,161,0.28);
}
.career-path[data-tone="green"] {
  --cp-tone-fg:     #15803d;
  --cp-tone-bg:     #e9f9ee;
  --cp-tone-border: #b6ecc6;
  --cp-tone-shadow: rgba(21,128,61,0.28);
}
.career-path[data-tone="teal"] {
  --cp-tone-fg:     #0f766e;
  --cp-tone-bg:     #e3f8f5;
  --cp-tone-border: #a4ecdf;
  --cp-tone-shadow: rgba(15,118,110,0.28);
}
.career-path[data-tone="amber"] {
  --cp-tone-fg:     #b45309;
  --cp-tone-bg:     #fdf4d6;
  --cp-tone-border: #f7dca0;
  --cp-tone-shadow: rgba(180,83,9,0.28);
}

/* ===== Closing strip ===== */
.careers__close {
  margin-top: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--purple-100) 100%);
  border: 1px solid #d8cdf2;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -16px rgba(124,58,237,0.20);
}
.careers__close-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--purple-600);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -6px rgba(124,58,237,0.5);
}
.careers__close-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.careers__close-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.careers__close-text strong {
  color: var(--purple-700);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .careers { padding: 70px 0; }
  .career-path {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 22px 22px;
  }
  .career-path__connector {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    margin-left: 12px;
  }
  .career-path__num { font-size: 26px; }
  .careers__close { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 22px 24px; }
}

/* ============== ANNOUNCEMENT CTA BANNER ============== */
.cta-ann {
  padding: 40px 0;
}
.cta-ann__card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 300px;
  background: #1a1230;
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Photo — right side, full-height */
.cta-ann__photo {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 52%;
  z-index: 0;
}
.cta-ann__photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  display: block;
}
/* gradient overlay: dark left → transparent right */
.cta-ann__photo::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #1a1230 0%, rgba(26,18,48,0.7) 28%, rgba(26,18,48,0.15) 60%, rgba(26,18,48,0) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Content — left side */
.cta-ann__body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 52px 56px;
  max-width: 62%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.cta-ann__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
}
.cta-ann__eyebrow-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(34,197,94,0.7);
  animation: pill-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.cta-ann__title {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.8vw, 36px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
}
.cta-ann__accent {
  color: var(--yellow);
}
.cta-ann__sub {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  max-width: 520px;
}
.cta-ann__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--purple-600);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  width: fit-content;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -10px rgba(124,58,237,0.6);
  transition: transform .2s ease, background .2s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.cta-ann__btn:hover {
  background: var(--purple-700);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -12px rgba(124,58,237,0.7);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cta-ann { padding: 28px 0; }
  .cta-ann__card { min-height: 240px; border-radius: 18px; }
  .cta-ann__body { padding: 36px 32px; max-width: 75%; gap: 14px; }
  .cta-ann__title { font-size: clamp(20px, 4vw, 28px); }
  .cta-ann__sub { font-size: 14px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .cta-ann__card { min-height: 0; }
  .cta-ann__body { max-width: 100%; padding: 36px 28px; }
  .cta-ann__photo { width: 100%; opacity: 0.18; }
  .cta-ann__photo::before {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #1a1230 0%, rgba(26,18,48,0.9) 100%);
  }
}

/* ============== COMPARE — 3-way comparison board ============== */
.compare {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 420px at 12% 10%, rgba(124,58,237,0.08), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 90% 90%, rgba(167,139,250,0.10), transparent 60%),
    #f7f2fc;
  border-top: 1px solid #ece4f7;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ece4f7;
}

.compare__head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
  position: relative;
}
.compare__logo {
  display: block;
  width: 64px;
  height: auto;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(124,58,237,0.25));
}
.compare__title {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 2.9vw, 40px);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.compare__vs-text {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 4px;
}
.compare__sub {
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ===== Comparison board ===== */
.compare__board {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -28px rgba(43,24,81,0.15);
  position: relative;
}

/* ===== Each comparison column ===== */
.compare-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #fff;
  position: relative;
}

.compare-col__crown {
  padding: 32px 28px 26px;
  text-align: center;
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative;
}
.compare-col__crown::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--cmp-tone-fg);
  border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0;
}

.compare-col__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--cmp-tone-fg);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -10px var(--cmp-tone-shadow);
}
.compare-col__icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }

.compare-col__name {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.compare-col__tagline {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cmp-tone-fg);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* attribute list */
.compare-col__attrs {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 26px 26px 8px;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  flex: 1;
}
.compare-attr {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.compare-attr__ic {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: var(--cmp-tone-bg);
  color: var(--cmp-tone-fg);
  border: 1px solid var(--cmp-tone-border);
}
.compare-attr__ic svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

/* verdict footer */
.compare-col__verdict {
  margin: 18px 22px 22px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fafafa;
  border: 1px dashed #e5e5ea;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--cmp-tone-fg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  text-align: left;
}
.compare-col__verdict-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cmp-tone-fg);
}
.compare-col__verdict-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ===== Floating VS markers between columns ===== */
.compare__vs {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 56px;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--purple-600);
  background: #fff;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.compare__vs::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 50% auto auto 50%;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--purple-600);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* ===== Tone palettes ===== */
.compare-col[data-tone="purple"] {
  --cmp-tone-fg:     #6d28d9;
  --cmp-tone-bg:     #f3ecff;
  --cmp-tone-border: #ddd0f5;
  --cmp-tone-shadow: rgba(124,58,237,0.40);
}
.compare-col[data-tone="blue"] {
  --cmp-tone-fg:     #0369a1;
  --cmp-tone-bg:     #ecf6fd;
  --cmp-tone-border: #b8e0f6;
  --cmp-tone-shadow: rgba(3,105,161,0.38);
}
.compare-col[data-tone="teal"] {
  --cmp-tone-fg:     #0f766e;
  --cmp-tone-bg:     #e3f8f5;
  --cmp-tone-border: #a4ecdf;
  --cmp-tone-shadow: rgba(15,118,110,0.38);
}

.compare__footnote {
  margin-top: 28px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.compare__footnote a {
  color: var(--purple-600);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor;
}
.compare__footnote a:hover { color: var(--purple-700); }

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .compare { padding: 70px 0; }
  .compare__title { font-size: clamp(22px, 5vw, 32px); line-height: 1.3; }
  .compare__vs-text { padding: 0 2px; }
  .compare__board {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .compare-col + .compare__vs + .compare-col,
  .compare-col {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-left: none;
    border-right: none;
  }
  .compare-col:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .compare__vs {
    width: 100%;
    height: 56px;
    border-left: none;
    border-right: none;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .compare-col__crown { padding: 26px 22px 22px; }
  .compare-col__attrs { padding: 22px 22px 6px; }
  .compare-col__verdict { margin: 14px 18px 18px; }
}

/* ============== Shared section CTA — centered button below content ============== */
.section-cta {
  margin-top: 48px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section-cta { margin-top: 32px; }
  .section-cta .btn { padding: 12px 22px; font-size: 14.5px; }
}

/* ============== Final responsive polish ============== */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  /* About */
  .about__title { font-size: clamp(24px, 5vw, 32px); }
  .about__body { font-size: 15px; }
  .about__visual { min-height: 300px; }
  .about__visual-img { height: 280px; }

  /* Courses head */
  .courses__title { font-size: clamp(24px, 5vw, 34px); line-height: 1.25; }
  .courses__intro { font-size: 15px; }

  /* Compare title */
  .compare__title { font-size: clamp(20px, 4.5vw, 28px); line-height: 1.3; }
  .compare__sub { font-size: 15px; }

  /* Quiz */
  .quiz { padding: 70px 0; }
  .quiz__title { font-size: clamp(22px, 5vw, 32px); }
  .quiz__sub { font-size: 15px; }
  .quiz__result { padding: 26px 22px; }
  .quiz-result__title { font-size: clamp(22px, 5vw, 28px); }

  /* Careers */
  .careers__title { font-size: clamp(22px, 5vw, 32px); }
  .careers__sub { font-size: 15px; }

  /* Placement */
  .placement { padding: 70px 0; }
  .placement__title { font-size: clamp(22px, 5vw, 32px); }
  .placement__intro { font-size: 15px; }

  /* How it works */
  .howit { padding: 70px 0; }
  .howit__title { font-size: clamp(22px, 5vw, 32px); }
  .howit__sub { font-size: 15px; }

  /* Tools */
  .tools { padding: 70px 0; }
  .tools__title { font-size: clamp(22px, 5vw, 32px); }
  .tools__sub { font-size: 15px; }

  /* Testimonials */
  .testimonials { padding: 70px 0; }
  .testimonials__title { font-size: clamp(22px, 5vw, 32px); }

  /* FAQ */
  .faq__title { font-size: clamp(22px, 5vw, 32px); }
  .faq__sub { font-size: 15px; }

  /* Final CTA banner */
  .cta2 { padding: 64px 0 70px; }
  .cta2__title { font-size: clamp(26px, 6vw, 40px); line-height: 1.18; }
  .cta2__sub { font-size: 15px; }
  .cta2__wordmark { font-size: clamp(70px, 18vw, 140px); }
  .cta2__meta-item { font-size: 12.5px; }

  /* CTA banner 1 */
  .cta1__title { font-size: clamp(22px, 5vw, 32px); line-height: 1.2; }
  .cta1__sub { font-size: 15px; }
  .cta1__btn, .cta1__whatsapp { padding: 12px 22px; font-size: 14px; }

  /* Section CTA buttons */
  .section-cta .btn { padding: 12px 22px; font-size: 14px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* Hero — extra-tight phone layout */
  .hero { padding-top: 32px; }
  .hero__h1 { font-size: clamp(22px, 7vw, 28px); }
  .hero__desc { font-size: 14px; }
  .hero__lineup { max-width: 280px; }

  /* Hero strip — comfortable spacing */
  .hero-strip__inner { padding: 12px 16px; }
  .strip-item__num { font-size: 16px; }
  .strip-item__label { font-size: 11px; }

  /* CTAs always full-width on tiny phones */
  .btn { padding: 12px 22px; font-size: 14px; }

  /* Final CTA banner buttons full-width */
  .cta2__actions { width: 100%; }
  .cta2__btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 14px 22px; font-size: 14.5px; }
  .cta2__meta { gap: 12px; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }

  /* Compare verdict footer text scaling */
  .compare-col__verdict-text { font-size: 13px; }
  .compare-col__name { font-size: 17px; }

  /* Career path roles wrap nicer on tiny phones */
  .career-path__roles { gap: 8px; }
  .role-pill { padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 13px; }

  /* Quiz options icon-only feel on tiny phones */
  .quiz-option { padding: 12px 14px; gap: 10px; }
  .quiz-option__label { font-size: 13.5px; }

  /* Testimonial card width */
  .t-card { flex-basis: 280px; padding: 20px 18px 18px; }
  .t-card__body { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.6; }

  /* FAQ */
  .faq__item { padding: 16px 18px; }
  .faq__q { font-size: 15px; gap: 12px; }
  .faq__icon { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
  .faq__a { font-size: 14px; }

  /* About CTA stacks */
  .about__cta { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
  .about__cta .btn { width: 100%; }
}

/* ============== FOOTER — 2-layer ============== */
.footer {
  position: relative;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== LAYER 1 — brand strip (lighter) ===== */
.footer__top {
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 360px at 12% 50%, rgba(167,139,250,0.20), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #2a2052 0%, #221943 100%);
}
.footer__top-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer__brand-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer__brand-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
}
.footer__brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.footer__brand-name {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff 0%, var(--purple-100) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.footer__brand-tag {
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.footer__touch {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer__touch-lbl {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-right: 4px;
}
.footer__touch-ic {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: #fff;
  transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.footer__touch-ic:hover {
  background: var(--purple-600);
  border-color: var(--purple-500);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.footer__touch-ic svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* ===== LAYER 2 — main footer (darker) ===== */
.footer__main {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1a132f 0%, #110a22 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.footer__main::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(124,58,237,0.18), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Giant logo watermark — bottom-right of the main footer */
.footer__bg-icon {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -120px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 460px;
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0.05;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.footer__bg-icon img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);             /* white silhouette */
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .footer__bg-icon { width: 280px; bottom: -60px; right: -40px; }
}
.footer__main-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 64px 24px 0;
}

/* ===== Nav grid ===== */
.footer__nav {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 40px 32px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
}
.footer__col-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
}
.footer__col-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.footer__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 11px;
}
.footer__list a {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  transition: color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.footer__list a:hover {
  color: var(--yellow);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ===== Featured row — Address postcard + Newsletter ===== */
.footer__featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  padding: 36px 0 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

/* Address postcard */
.footer__address {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 28px 30px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(280px 200px at 100% 0%, rgba(167,139,250,0.18), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.01) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: 18px;
}
.footer__address-pin {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: #2f0f5e;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(255,214,104,0.7);
}
.footer__address-pin svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.footer__address-body { flex: 1; }
.footer__address-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--yellow);
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.footer__address-title {
  margin: 6px 0 8px;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.footer__address-text {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
}
.footer__address-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--yellow);
  border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor;
  padding-bottom: 1px;
  transition: gap .2s ease, opacity .2s ease;
}
.footer__address-link svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.footer__address-link:hover { gap: 12px; }

/* Newsletter */
.footer__newsletter {
  padding: 28px 30px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
}
.footer__newsletter-title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.footer__newsletter-sub {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.footer__newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 4px 4px 4px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer__newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  color: #fff;
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  outline: none;
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.footer__newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.footer__newsletter-form button {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: #2f0f5e;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.footer__newsletter-form button:hover { transform: rotate(-12deg); background: #ffe28a; }
.footer__newsletter-form button svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

.footer__follow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer__follow-lbl {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-right: 4px;
}
.footer__follow-ic {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.footer__follow-ic:hover {
  background: var(--purple-600);
  border-color: var(--purple-500);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #fff;
}
.footer__follow-ic svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }

/* ===== Legal bar ===== */
.footer__legal {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer__copy {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.footer__legal-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.footer__legal-links a {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  transition: color .2s ease;
}
.footer__legal-links a:hover { color: var(--yellow); }

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer__nav { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px 24px; }
  .footer__featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .footer__top-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 22px; padding: 24px 24px; }
  .footer__main-inner { padding: 48px 24px 0; }
  .footer__nav { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 28px 20px; padding-bottom: 36px; }
  .footer__featured { padding: 28px 0 36px; }
  .footer__address, .footer__newsletter { padding: 24px 22px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer__nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .footer__legal { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 20px 0; }
  .footer__legal-links { gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .footer__touch-lbl { display: none; }
  .footer__address { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
}

/* highlight active course in nav dropdown */
.nav__sub--active {
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.06);
  position: relative;
}
.nav__sub--active::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 12px; bottom: 12px;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--purple-600);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ============== COURSE HERO — 2-column page hero ============== */
.course-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 460px at 92% 18%, rgba(237,228,255,0.85), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(500px 380px at 8% 90%, rgba(255,214,104,0.18), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg);
}
.course-hero__deco {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.course-hero__deco--star1 {
  top: 80px; left: 6%;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  color: var(--purple-500);
  opacity: 0.6;
  animation: hero-spin 14s linear infinite;
}
.course-hero__deco--star2 {
  bottom: 90px; right: 6%;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  color: var(--purple-500);
  opacity: 0.4;
  animation: hero-spin 18s linear infinite reverse;
}

.course-hero__grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ===== LEFT — copy ===== */
.course-hero__copy { position: relative; }

.course-hero__crumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.course-hero__crumbs a {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  transition: color .2s ease;
}
.course-hero__crumbs a:hover { color: var(--purple-600); }
.course-hero__crumbs span[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--purple-600); font-weight: 700; }

.course-hero__pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -8px rgba(43,24,81,0.12);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.course-hero__pill-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--purple-600);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(124,58,237,0.7);
}

.course-hero__h1 {
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4.4vw, 54px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.course-hero__sub {
  margin: 16px 0 0;
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 19px);
  line-height: 1.45;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  max-width: 560px;
}

.course-hero__desc {
  margin: 14px 0 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink);
  max-width: 580px;
}
.course-hero__desc + .course-hero__desc { margin-top: 10px; }

.course-hero__cta {
  margin-top: 28px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Course meta tiles */
.course-hero__meta {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 32px 0 0;
  padding: 22px 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px 24px;
}
.course-hero__meta li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.course-hero__meta-ic {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 11px;
  background: var(--purple-100);
  color: var(--purple-600);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.course-hero__meta-ic svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.course-hero__meta div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.course-hero__meta strong {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.course-hero__meta span {
  margin-top: 2px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ===== RIGHT — visual ===== */
.course-hero__visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: end;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 540px;
}

/* warm yellow blob behind */
.course-hero__blob {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 4% 4% 0 4%;
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #ffe28a 0%, #ffd668 45%, #fb923c 110%);
  border-radius: 60% 65% 65% 60% / 70% 65% 70% 60%;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.92;
  animation: courseHeroBlob 14s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -22px rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.30);
}
@keyframes courseHeroBlob {
  0%, 100% { border-radius: 60% 65% 65% 60% / 70% 65% 70% 60%; }
  50%      { border-radius: 65% 60% 60% 65% / 65% 70% 60% 70%; }
}

/* dashed orbit ring */
.course-hero__ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6%;
  left: 8%;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(124,58,237,0.45);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: hero-spin 32s linear infinite;
}

.course-hero__img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: clamp(420px, 58vh, 560px);
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: bottom center;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 26px 30px rgba(43,24,81,0.18));
}

/* Floating cards */
.course-hero__card {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -10px rgba(43,24,81,0.22);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  animation: courseHeroFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.course-hero__card--seo { top: 22%; left: -8px; }
.course-hero__card--ads { bottom: 18%; right: 4px; animation-delay: 1.5s; }
@keyframes courseHeroFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}
.course-hero__card-ic {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 9px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.course-hero__card-ic[data-tone="green"] { background: #dcfce7; color: #15803d; }
.course-hero__card-ic[data-tone="amber"] { background: #fef3c7; color: #b45309; }
.course-hero__card-ic svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.course-hero__card-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.course-hero__card-text strong {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Live Project badge */
.course-hero__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8%;
  right: -6px;
  z-index: 3;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background: var(--purple-600);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 26px -8px rgba(124,58,237,0.5);
  animation: courseHeroFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: 0.7s;
}
.course-hero__badge-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,214,104,0.35);
  animation: pill-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .course-hero { padding: 40px 0 60px; }
  .course-hero__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .course-hero__h1 { font-size: clamp(26px, 5vw, 40px); }
  .course-hero__visual { min-height: 420px; order: 2; }
  .course-hero__img { height: clamp(360px, 48vh, 460px); }
  .course-hero__deco { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .course-hero { padding: 28px 0 48px; }
  .course-hero__sub { font-size: 16px; }
  .course-hero__desc { font-size: 14.5px; }
  .course-hero__meta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .course-hero__visual { min-height: 360px; }
  .course-hero__img { height: clamp(360px, 50vh, 460px); }
  .course-hero__card { padding: 8px 12px; }
  .course-hero__card-text strong { font-size: 12px; }
  .course-hero__card-text { font-size: 10.5px; }
  .course-hero__card--seo { left: -4px; top: 18%; }
  .course-hero__card--ads { right: -2px; bottom: 16%; }
  .course-hero__badge { font-size: 11px; padding: 6px 11px; right: -2px; }
  .course-hero__cta .btn { flex: 1; min-width: 140px; }
}

/* ============== COURSE OVERVIEW ============== */
.course-overview {
  position: relative;
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.course-overview__head {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  text-align: center;
}
.course-overview__title {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 42px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.course-overview__body {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}
.course-overview__body::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  left: -28px;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--purple-600), var(--purple-100));
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.course-overview__body p {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.course-overview__body p + p { margin-top: 18px; }

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .course-overview { padding: 64px 0; }
  .course-overview__title { font-size: clamp(24px, 5vw, 32px); }
  .course-overview__body { padding-left: 18px; }
  .course-overview__body::before { left: 0; }
  .course-overview__body p { font-size: 15px; }
}

/* ============== COURSE MODULES — what you'll learn ============== */
.course-modules {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 420px at 12% 10%, rgba(124,58,237,0.08), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 90% 90%, rgba(167,139,250,0.10), transparent 60%),
    #f7f2fc;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ece4f7;
}
.course-modules__head {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
  text-align: center;
}
.course-modules__title {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.course-modules__sub {
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.course-modules__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

/* ===== Each module row ===== */
.module-row {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 56px 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.module-row::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--mod-tone-fg);
}
.module-row:hover {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  border-color: var(--mod-tone-fg);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -16px var(--mod-tone-shadow);
}

.module-row__num {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--mod-tone-fg);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px var(--mod-tone-fg);
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.module-row__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--mod-tone-bg);
  color: var(--mod-tone-fg);
}
.module-row__icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }

.module-row__body { min-width: 0; }
.module-row__title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}
.module-row__desc {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

/* Tone palettes (5 distinct) */
.module-row[data-tone="purple"] {
  --mod-tone-fg:     #6d28d9;
  --mod-tone-bg:     #ede4ff;
  --mod-tone-shadow: rgba(124,58,237,0.30);
}
.module-row[data-tone="blue"] {
  --mod-tone-fg:     #0369a1;
  --mod-tone-bg:     #e0f2fe;
  --mod-tone-shadow: rgba(3,105,161,0.28);
}
.module-row[data-tone="green"] {
  --mod-tone-fg:     #15803d;
  --mod-tone-bg:     #dcfce7;
  --mod-tone-shadow: rgba(21,128,61,0.28);
}
.module-row[data-tone="teal"] {
  --mod-tone-fg:     #0f766e;
  --mod-tone-bg:     #ccfbf1;
  --mod-tone-shadow: rgba(15,118,110,0.28);
}
.module-row[data-tone="amber"] {
  --mod-tone-fg:     #b45309;
  --mod-tone-bg:     #fef3c7;
  --mod-tone-shadow: rgba(180,83,9,0.28);
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .course-modules { padding: 64px 0; }
  .course-modules__title { font-size: clamp(24px, 5vw, 32px); }
  .course-modules__sub { font-size: 15px; }
  .module-row {
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    gap: 14px 18px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    grid-template-areas:
      "num   icon"
      "body  body";
  }
  .module-row__num   { grid-area: num; font-size: 30px; }
  .module-row__icon  { grid-area: icon; width: 44px; height: 44px; justify-self: end; }
  .module-row__icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
  .module-row__body  { grid-area: body; }
  .module-row__title { font-size: 16px; }
  .module-row__desc  { font-size: 14px; }
}

/* ============== WHY THIS COURSE STANDS OUT — 3 pillar cards ============== */
.course-why {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.course-why__deco {
  position: absolute;
  top: 90px; right: 7%;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  color: var(--purple-500);
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: hero-spin 16s linear infinite;
}
.course-why__head {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.course-why__title {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.course-why__sub {
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.course-why__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ===== Pillar card ===== */
.why-pillar {
  position: relative;
  padding: 32px 30px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .25s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-pillar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--why-tone-fg);
  transform: scaleX(0.4);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.why-pillar::after {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -34px; right: 18px;
  font-family: 'Outfit', serif;
  font-size: 200px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--why-tone-bg);
  font-weight: 800;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.why-pillar:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--why-tone-fg);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -22px var(--why-tone-shadow);
}
.why-pillar:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.why-pillar__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.why-pillar__chip {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: var(--why-tone-bg);
  color: var(--why-tone-fg);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.why-pillar__icon {
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--why-tone-fg);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -10px var(--why-tone-shadow);
}
.why-pillar__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }

.why-pillar__title {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 4px 0 0;
}
.why-pillar__body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Tone palettes */
.why-pillar[data-tone="purple"] {
  --why-tone-fg:     #6d28d9;
  --why-tone-bg:     #ede4ff;
  --why-tone-shadow: rgba(124,58,237,0.30);
}
.why-pillar[data-tone="amber"] {
  --why-tone-fg:     #b45309;
  --why-tone-bg:     #fef3c7;
  --why-tone-shadow: rgba(180,83,9,0.28);
}
.why-pillar[data-tone="teal"] {
  --why-tone-fg:     #0f766e;
  --why-tone-bg:     #ccfbf1;
  --why-tone-shadow: rgba(15,118,110,0.28);
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .course-why__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .course-why { padding: 64px 0; }
  .course-why__title { font-size: clamp(24px, 5vw, 32px); }
  .course-why__sub { font-size: 15px; }
  .why-pillar { padding: 26px 24px; }
  .why-pillar__title { font-size: 18px; }
}

/* ============== WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON — editorial split ============== */
.course-work {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 420px at 90% 10%, rgba(255,214,104,0.18), transparent 60%),
    var(--cream);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 214, 104, 0.35);
}
.course-work__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ===== Left copy ===== */
.course-work__title {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.course-work__title-light {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.7em;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.course-work__body {
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--ink);
  max-width: 520px;
}
.course-work__pull {
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--purple-600);
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -16px rgba(43,24,81,0.18);
  max-width: 540px;
}

/* ===== Right — task preview cards ===== */
.course-work__visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
  padding: 18px 0;
}

.task-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -22px rgba(43,24,81,0.18);
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
}
.task-card--a { transform: rotate(-1.5deg) translateX(-6px); }
.task-card--b { transform: rotate(0.8deg)  translateX(14px); z-index: 2; }
.task-card--c { transform: rotate(-0.6deg) translateX(-2px); }
.task-card:hover {
  transform: rotate(0deg) translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 48px -22px rgba(43,24,81,0.28);
  z-index: 5;
}

.task-card__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
}
.task-card__tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: var(--task-tone-bg);
  color: var(--task-tone-fg);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.task-card__dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  background: var(--task-tone-fg);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.task-card__score {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--task-tone-fg);
  line-height: 1;
}
.task-card__score small {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
.task-card__pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--task-tone-fg);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.task-card__pill--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--task-tone-fg);
  border: 1px solid var(--task-tone-fg);
}

/* checklist for SEO audit */
.task-card__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.task-card__list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.task-card__list li.is-pending { color: var(--muted); }
.task-card__check {
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: var(--task-tone-bg);
  color: var(--task-tone-fg);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.task-card__check--pending {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px dashed var(--muted);
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 9px;
}

/* mini bar chart for ads */
.task-card__chart {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 6px;
  align-items: end;
  height: 64px;
  padding: 4px 2px;
}
.task-card__chart span {
  display: block;
  height: var(--h, 50%);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--task-tone-fg), var(--task-tone-bg));
  border-radius: 5px 5px 2px 2px;
  transition: height .3s ease, opacity .25s ease;
}
.task-card--b:hover .task-card__chart span { opacity: 0.95; }

.task-card__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 8px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--line);
}
.task-card__stats div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.task-card__stats strong {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* week strip for content calendar */
.task-card__cal {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
}
.task-card__cal > div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 6px;
}
.task-card__cal span {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.task-card__cal i {
  display: block;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--task-tone-bg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-style: normal;
}
.task-card__cal i::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: var(--w, 50%);
  background: var(--task-tone-fg);
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.task-card__caption {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Tone palettes */
.task-card[data-tone="blue"] {
  --task-tone-fg: #0369a1;
  --task-tone-bg: #e0f2fe;
}
.task-card[data-tone="amber"] {
  --task-tone-fg: #b45309;
  --task-tone-bg: #fef3c7;
}
.task-card[data-tone="teal"] {
  --task-tone-fg: #0f766e;
  --task-tone-bg: #ccfbf1;
}

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .course-work__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .course-work__visual { padding: 0; }
  .task-card--a, .task-card--b, .task-card--c { transform: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .course-work { padding: 64px 0; }
  .course-work__title { font-size: clamp(24px, 5vw, 34px); }
  .course-work__body { font-size: 15px; }
  .course-work__pull { font-size: 15px; padding: 16px 18px; }
  .task-card { padding: 16px 18px; }
  .task-card__chart { height: 56px; }
  .task-card__cal i { height: 28px; }
}

/* ============== WHY STUDENTS PREFER — magazine editorial ============== */
.course-prefer {
  position: relative;
  padding: 110px 0 100px;
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.course-prefer__head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
}
.course-prefer__title {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* ===== Big editorial pull-quote ===== */
.course-prefer__quote {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
  padding: 24px 28px 32px;
  text-align: center;
}
.course-prefer__quote p {
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 36px);
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
}
.course-prefer__accent {
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--purple-700) 0%, var(--purple-500) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
}
.course-prefer__quote-mark {
  position: absolute;
  top: -28px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: 'Outfit', serif;
  font-size: 110px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--purple-100);
  font-weight: 800;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.course-prefer__hairline {
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 1px;
  margin: 24px auto 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--purple-500) 50%, transparent 100%);
}
.course-prefer__star {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -8px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  color: var(--yellow);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(255,214,104,0.5));
  animation: hero-spin 12s linear infinite;
}

/* ===== 2-col body text flow with drop-caps ===== */
.course-prefer__body {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  position: relative;
}
.course-prefer__body::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px; bottom: 6px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--line);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.course-prefer__body p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
}
.course-prefer__body p::first-letter {
  font-family: 'Outfit', serif;
  float: left;
  font-size: 50px;
  line-height: 0.85;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--purple-600);
  padding: 6px 10px 0 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.course-prefer__body strong {
  color: var(--purple-700);
  font-weight: 800;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .course-prefer { padding: 70px 0 64px; }
  .course-prefer__title { font-size: clamp(24px, 5vw, 32px); }
  .course-prefer__quote { padding: 20px 16px 24px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
  .course-prefer__quote-mark { font-size: 80px; top: -18px; }
  .course-prefer__body {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 22px;
  }
  .course-prefer__body::before { display: none; }
  .course-prefer__body p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; }
  .course-prefer__body p::first-letter { font-size: 40px; padding: 4px 8px 0 0; }
}

/* ===== Split variant — 2-col with copy left, image right ===== */
.course-prefer--split .course-prefer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.course-prefer--split .course-prefer__head { text-align: left; max-width: none; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.course-prefer--split .course-prefer__quote {
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  padding: 22px 0 24px;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 540px;
}
.course-prefer--split .course-prefer__quote p {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 28px);
}
.course-prefer--split .course-prefer__quote-mark {
  left: 0;
  transform: none;
  top: -18px;
  font-size: 90px;
}
.course-prefer--split .course-prefer__hairline {
  margin: 18px 0 0;
  width: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--purple-500) 0%, transparent 100%);
}
.course-prefer--split .course-prefer__body {
  display: block;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0;
}
.course-prefer--split .course-prefer__body::before { display: none; }
.course-prefer--split .course-prefer__body p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.course-prefer--split .course-prefer__body p + p { margin-top: 16px; }
.course-prefer--split .course-prefer__body p::first-letter { font: inherit; float: none; padding: 0; color: inherit; }

/* Visual on the right */
.course-prefer__visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: end;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 480px;
}
.course-prefer__blob {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 6% 8% 0 8%;
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--purple-100) 0%, #d8cdf2 100%);
  border-radius: 60% 65% 65% 60% / 70% 65% 70% 60%;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.85;
  animation: courseHeroBlob 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.course-prefer__ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8%;
  right: 4%;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(124,58,237,0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: hero-spin 32s linear infinite reverse;
}
.course-prefer__img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: clamp(420px, 56vh, 540px);
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: bottom center;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 26px 30px rgba(43,24,81,0.18));
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .course-prefer--split .course-prefer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .course-prefer__visual { min-height: 380px; order: 2; }
  .course-prefer__img { height: clamp(340px, 44vh, 420px); }
}

/* ============== TOOLS YOU'LL ACTUALLY USE ============== */
.course-tools {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 420px at 12% 10%, rgba(124,58,237,0.06), transparent 60%),
    #f7f2fc;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ece4f7;
}
.course-tools__head {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  text-align: center;
}
.course-tools__title {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.course-tools__sub {
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.tools-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* ===== Tool cluster row ===== */
.tool-cluster {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 1fr) 1.4fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 26px 30px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.tool-cluster::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--tc-fg);
}
.tool-cluster:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--tc-fg);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -16px var(--tc-shadow);
}

.tool-cluster__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.tool-cluster__ic {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 13px;
  background: var(--tc-bg);
  color: var(--tc-fg);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tool-cluster__ic svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.tool-cluster__head-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.tool-cluster__lbl {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--tc-fg);
}
.tool-cluster__name {
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.tool-cluster__desc {
  display: none;             /* shown on mobile */
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.tool-cluster__logos {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.tool-cluster__logos li {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 14px 8px 8px;
  background: #fafafa;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.tool-cluster__logos li:hover {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--tc-fg);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.tool-cluster__logo {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.tool-cluster__logo img { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

/* Tone palettes */
.tool-cluster[data-tone="blue"]  { --tc-fg: #0369a1; --tc-bg: #e0f2fe; --tc-shadow: rgba(3,105,161,0.28); }
.tool-cluster[data-tone="amber"] { --tc-fg: #b45309; --tc-bg: #fef3c7; --tc-shadow: rgba(180,83,9,0.28); }
.tool-cluster[data-tone="teal"]  { --tc-fg: #0f766e; --tc-bg: #ccfbf1; --tc-shadow: rgba(15,118,110,0.28); }

.course-tools__close {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .tool-cluster {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 22px 22px;
  }
  .tool-cluster__desc { display: block; }
  .tool-cluster__logos { justify-content: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .course-tools { padding: 64px 0; }
  .course-tools__title { font-size: clamp(24px, 5vw, 32px); }
  .course-tools__sub { font-size: 15px; }
}

/* ============== SALARY RANGE — tier ladder ============== */
.course-salary {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.course-salary__head {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
  text-align: center;
}
.course-salary__title {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.course-salary__sub {
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.salary-ladder {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.salary-tier {
  position: relative;
  padding: 28px 26px 26px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.salary-tier:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--purple-500);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -22px rgba(124,58,237,0.30);
}

/* Per-tier intensity — ascending purple gradient bg */
.salary-tier[data-tier="1"] {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #faf6ff 0%, #ffffff 60%);
}
.salary-tier[data-tier="2"] {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0e6ff 0%, #ffffff 60%);
  transform: translateY(-12px);
}
.salary-tier[data-tier="2"]:hover { transform: translateY(-16px); }
.salary-tier[data-tier="3"] {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--purple-700) 0%, var(--purple-600) 100%);
  border-color: var(--purple-700);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-24px);
}
.salary-tier[data-tier="3"]:hover { transform: translateY(-28px); }
.salary-tier[data-tier="3"] .salary-tier__lvl,
.salary-tier[data-tier="3"] .salary-tier__amt,
.salary-tier[data-tier="3"] .salary-tier__from,
.salary-tier[data-tier="3"] .salary-tier__to,
.salary-tier[data-tier="3"] .salary-tier__plus { color: #fff; }
.salary-tier[data-tier="3"] .salary-tier__exp { color: var(--yellow); }
.salary-tier[data-tier="3"] .salary-tier__desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }
.salary-tier[data-tier="3"] .salary-tier__bar { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }
.salary-tier[data-tier="3"] .salary-tier__bar span { background: var(--yellow); }

.salary-tier__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
}
.salary-tier__lvl {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.salary-tier__exp {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--purple-600);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.08);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.salary-tier__amt {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.salary-tier__from { color: var(--purple-600); }
.salary-tier__to   { color: var(--ink); }
.salary-tier__dash { color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; }
.salary-tier__plus { color: var(--purple-600); font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.7em; }
.salary-tier__amt small {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.salary-tier__bar {
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.10);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.salary-tier__bar span {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  width: var(--w, 50%);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--purple-500), var(--purple-700));
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: width .8s ease;
}

.salary-tier__desc {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.course-salary__close {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 64px auto 0;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  background: var(--purple-100);
  border: 1px solid #d8cdf2;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.course-salary__close-ic {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: var(--purple-600);
  color: #fff;
}
.course-salary__close-ic svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .salary-ladder { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .salary-tier[data-tier="2"], .salary-tier[data-tier="3"] { transform: none; }
  .salary-tier[data-tier="2"]:hover, .salary-tier[data-tier="3"]:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .course-salary { padding: 64px 0; }
  .course-salary__title { font-size: clamp(24px, 5vw, 32px); }
  .salary-tier { padding: 22px 22px 20px; }
  .salary-tier__amt { font-size: 26px; }
}

/* ============== FREELANCING ============== */
.course-freelance {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 460px at 50% 0%, rgba(255,214,104,0.22), transparent 65%),
    var(--cream);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,214,104,0.30);
}
.course-freelance__bg {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -180px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(124,58,237,0.10), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.course-freelance__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.course-freelance__icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #f5e0a8;
  color: var(--purple-600);
  border-radius: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -18px rgba(124,58,237,0.4);
}
.course-freelance__icon svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; }

.course-freelance__title {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.course-freelance__lead {
  margin: 18px auto 0;
  max-width: 640px;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.course-freelance__body {
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 28px auto 0;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.course-freelance__body p {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
}
.course-freelance__body strong {
  color: var(--purple-700);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Stats row */
.freelance-stats {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 36px 0 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.freelance-stats li {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #f5e0a8;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.freelance-stats li:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -16px rgba(180, 130, 30, 0.30);
}
.freelance-stats strong {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--purple-700);
}
.freelance-stats span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.course-freelance__close {
  margin: 36px auto 0;
  max-width: 720px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #f5e0a8;
  border-radius: 16px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -16px rgba(180,130,30,0.20);
}
.course-freelance__close strong {
  color: var(--purple-700);
  font-weight: 800;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .course-freelance { padding: 64px 0; }
  .course-freelance__title { font-size: clamp(24px, 5vw, 34px); }
  .course-freelance__lead { font-size: 15.5px; }
  .course-freelance__body p { font-size: 15px; }
  .freelance-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; margin-top: 28px; }
  .course-freelance__close { font-size: 14.5px; padding: 18px 20px; }
}

/* ============== WHO USUALLY BENEFITS — 2-col + persona stack ============== */
.course-fit {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.course-fit__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
.course-fit__title {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 42px);
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.course-fit__lead {
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.course-fit__body {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  max-width: 520px;
}

/* persona stack */
.course-fit__personas {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.persona {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .25s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.persona::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--p-fg);
}
.persona:hover {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  border-color: var(--p-fg);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -16px var(--p-shadow);
}
.persona:nth-child(2) { margin-left: 32px; }    /* stagger middle card visually */
.persona__ic {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: var(--p-bg);
  color: var(--p-fg);
  border-radius: 13px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.persona__ic svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.persona__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.3; }
.persona__lbl {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--p-fg);
}
.persona__title {
  margin: 4px 0 6px;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.persona__desc {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.persona[data-tone="purple"] { --p-fg:#6d28d9; --p-bg:#ede4ff; --p-shadow:rgba(124,58,237,0.30); }
.persona[data-tone="amber"]  { --p-fg:#b45309; --p-bg:#fef3c7; --p-shadow:rgba(180,83,9,0.28);  }
.persona[data-tone="teal"]   { --p-fg:#0f766e; --p-bg:#ccfbf1; --p-shadow:rgba(15,118,110,0.28); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .course-fit__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .persona:nth-child(2) { margin-left: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .course-fit { padding: 64px 0; }
  .course-fit__title { font-size: clamp(24px, 5vw, 32px); }
  .persona { padding: 18px 20px; gap: 14px; }
}

/* ============== WHAT STUDENTS USUALLY SAY — 3-stage flow ============== */
.course-feedback {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 420px at 12% 10%, rgba(124,58,237,0.08), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 90% 90%, rgba(167,139,250,0.10), transparent 60%),
    #f7f2fc;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ece4f7;
}
.course-feedback__head {
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
  text-align: center;
}
.course-feedback__title {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.course-feedback__sub {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* 3-stage flow */
.course-feedback__flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 80px 1fr 80px 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.flow-stage {
  position: relative;
  padding: 28px 26px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .25s ease;
  text-align: left;
}
.flow-stage:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--purple-500);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -16px rgba(124,58,237,0.20);
}
.flow-stage__num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 18px;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--purple-100);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--purple-500);
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.flow-stage__ic {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: var(--purple-100);
  color: var(--purple-600);
  border-radius: 13px;
}
.flow-stage__ic svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.flow-stage__title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.flow-stage__desc {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
/* progressive intensity — last stage is the goal state */
.flow-stage[data-stage="3"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-700) 0%, var(--purple-600) 100%);
  border-color: var(--purple-700);
}
.flow-stage[data-stage="3"] .flow-stage__title { color: #fff; }
.flow-stage[data-stage="3"] .flow-stage__desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }
.flow-stage[data-stage="3"] .flow-stage__ic { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); color: #fff; }
.flow-stage[data-stage="3"] .flow-stage__num {
  color: rgba(255,214,104,0.4);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--yellow);
}

.flow-arrow {
  width: 100%;
  height: 40px;
  color: var(--purple-500);
  opacity: 0.6;
  align-self: center;
}

/* body + pull-quote */
.course-feedback__body {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.course-feedback__pull {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 32px 36px 28px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -22px rgba(43,24,81,0.18);
}
.course-feedback__pull-mark {
  position: absolute;
  top: -22px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: 'Outfit', serif;
  font-size: 80px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--purple-100);
  font-weight: 800;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.course-feedback__pull p {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2.4vw, 26px);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.course-feedback__strike {
  position: relative;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-style: normal;
}
.course-feedback__strike::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -2%;
  right: -2%;
  top: 50%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--muted);
  opacity: 0.55;
  transform: rotate(-3deg);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .course-feedback__flow {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .flow-arrow {
    height: 32px;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    width: 60px;
    justify-self: center;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .course-feedback { padding: 64px 0; }
  .course-feedback__title { font-size: clamp(24px, 5vw, 32px); }
  .course-feedback__sub { font-size: 15.5px; }
  .flow-stage { padding: 22px 22px; }
  .flow-stage__title { font-size: 16px; }
  .course-feedback__pull { padding: 28px 22px 22px; }
  .course-feedback__pull-mark { font-size: 64px; top: -16px; }
}

/* ============== START WHEN YOU'RE READY — calm closing block ============== */
.course-start {
  position: relative;
  padding: 110px 0 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 460px at 50% 0%, rgba(237,228,255,0.6), transparent 65%),
    var(--bg);
}
.course-start__deco { position: absolute; pointer-events: none; }
.course-start__deco--star {
  top: 90px; left: 8%;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  color: var(--purple-500);
  opacity: 0.55;
  animation: hero-spin 14s linear infinite;
}
.course-start__deco--ring {
  bottom: 80px; right: 9%;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(124,58,237,0.35);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: hero-spin 28s linear infinite reverse;
}
.course-start__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.course-start__icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--purple-600);
  border-radius: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -16px rgba(124,58,237,0.30);
}
.course-start__icon svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.course-start__title {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.4vw, 46px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.course-start__lead {
  margin: 18px auto 0;
  max-width: 540px;
  font-size: clamp(17px, 2vw, 20px);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-style: italic;
}
.course-start__body {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 26px auto 0;
}
.course-start__body p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
}
.course-start__note {
  margin-top: 16px !important;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px dashed #d8cdf2;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--purple-700);
}
.course-start__cta {
  margin-top: 32px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .course-start { padding: 70px 0; }
  .course-start__deco { display: none; }
  .course-start__title { font-size: clamp(26px, 5vw, 36px); }
  .course-start__lead { font-size: 16px; }
  .course-start__body p { font-size: 15px; }
  .course-start__cta .btn { flex: 1; min-width: 140px; }
}














/* ============== POPUP CTA ============== */
.popup-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9000;
  background: rgba(10, 6, 24, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.popup-overlay:not([hidden]) {
  display: flex;
}
.popup-overlay.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.popup-cta {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 720px;
  background: #1a1230;
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.97);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.popup-overlay.is-visible .popup-cta {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}
.popup-cta__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: #111;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.popup-cta__close:hover {
  background: var(--purple-600);
}
.popup-cta__photo {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 45%;
  z-index: 0;
}
.popup-cta__photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  display: block;
}
.popup-cta__photo::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #1a1230 0%, rgba(26,18,48,0.8) 35%, rgba(26,18,48,0.2) 65%, rgba(26,18,48,0) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.popup-cta__body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 40px 44px;
  width: 60%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.popup-cta__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
}
.popup-cta__eyebrow-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(34,197,94,0.7);
  animation: pill-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.popup-cta__title {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2.6vw, 28px);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
}
.popup-cta__accent {
  color: var(--yellow);
}
.popup-cta__sub {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
}
.popup-cta__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--purple-600);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  width: fit-content;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -10px rgba(124,58,237,0.6);
  transition: transform .2s ease, background .2s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.popup-cta__btn:hover {
  background: var(--purple-700);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -12px rgba(124,58,237,0.7);
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .popup-overlay { padding: 16px; align-items: flex-end; }
  .popup-cta { border-radius: 18px 18px 0 0; max-width: 100%; }
  .popup-cta__body { width: 100%; padding: 32px 24px 36px; gap: 12px; }
  .popup-cta__photo { width: 100%; opacity: 0.15; }
  .popup-cta__photo::before {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(26,18,48,0.5) 0%, #1a1230 100%);
  }
}