/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LALITHAM ACADEMY — Modern EdTech Design System
   Theme: Blue-Violet-White
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── UNICODE RANGE OVERRIDE ─────────────────────────────────
   Force ₹ (U+20B9) to render in Inter in ALL font contexts.
   Playfair Display lacks this glyph; without this it falls
   back to Georgia which looks broken next to modern UI fonts.
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display';
  src: local('Inter'), local('Segoe UI'), local('Helvetica Neue'), local('Arial');
  unicode-range: U+20B9;
  font-weight: 100 900;
  font-style: normal italic;
}

/* ─── CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES ─────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  /* Colors */
  --clr-primary:       #7C3AED;
  --clr-primary-light: #A78BFA;
  --clr-primary-dark:  #6D28D9;
  --clr-accent:        #3B82F6;
  --clr-accent-dark:   #2563EB;
  --clr-whatsapp:      #22C55E;
  --clr-whatsapp-dark: #16A34A;

  --clr-bg:            #F8FAFC;
  --clr-bg-alt:        #EEF2FF;
  --clr-surface:       #FFFFFF;
  --clr-card:          #FFFFFF;
  --clr-card-hover:    #F8FAFC;
  --clr-border:        #E5E7EB;
  --clr-border-subtle: #E5E7EB;

  --clr-text:          #0F172A;
  --clr-text-muted:    #475569;
  --clr-text-light:    #94A3B8;

  /* Gradients */
  --gradient-primary:  linear-gradient(135deg, #7C3AED 0%, #2563EB 100%);
  --gradient-hero:     linear-gradient(135deg, #F5F3FF 0%, #EFF6FF 100%);
  --gradient-gold:     linear-gradient(135deg, #7C3AED 0%, #2563EB 100%);
  --gradient-card:     linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124,58,237,0.05) 0%, rgba(37,99,235,0.03) 100%);
  --gradient-section:  linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #EEF2FF 100%);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm:   0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --shadow-md:   0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-lg:   0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-xl:   0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 32px rgba(124,58,237,0.2);
  --shadow-gold-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(124,58,237,0.25);
  --shadow-card: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);

  /* Spacing */
  --space-xs:  8px;
  --space-sm:  16px;
  --space-md:  24px;
  --space-lg:  40px;
  --space-xl:  64px;
  --space-2xl: 96px;
  --space-3xl: 128px;

  /* Border Radius */
  --radius-sm:   8px;
  --radius-md:   14px;
  --radius-lg:   20px;
  --radius-xl:   28px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  /* Navbar */
  --navbar-h: 72px;
}

/* ─── RESET & BASE ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--clr-bg);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Noise texture overlay */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='0.03'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; border: none; background: none; }

/* ─── SCROLLBAR ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--clr-bg); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #7C3AED; border-radius: 3px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: #6D28D9; }

/* ─── CONTAINER ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: 24px;
}

/* ─── TYPOGRAPHY ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 700;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 8vw, 2.4rem); }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 2rem); }
}

.gradient-text {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ─── BUTTONS ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold-lg);
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-primary);
}
.btn--outline:hover {
  background: #EDE9FE;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn--whatsapp {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22C55E, #16A34A);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(34,197,94,0.3);
}
.btn--whatsapp:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(34,197,94,0.4);
  filter: brightness(1.08);
}

.btn--sm  { padding: 8px 20px; font-size: 0.82rem; }
.btn--lg  { padding: 14px 36px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.btn--full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .btn--lg { padding: 12px 24px; font-size: 0.88rem; width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .hero__cta { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
}

/* Ripple */
.ripple { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.ripple::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  opacity: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.ripple:active::after { opacity: 1; }

/* ─── SECTION COMMONS ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-header { margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
}

.section-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--clr-text);
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ─── REVEAL ANIMATIONS ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* Hero elements animate via CSS keyframes — don't let .reveal fight them */
.hero .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: none;
  transition: none;
}
.hero .reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ─── GLASS CARD MIXIN ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.glass {
  background: var(--clr-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-subtle);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NAVBAR
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: max-content;
  max-width: calc(100% - 32px);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.15);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.1), 0 0 0 1px rgba(124,58,237,0.08);
}

.navbar__inner {
  height: auto;
  padding: 10px 12px 10px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* Logo */
.navbar__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-mark {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-text);
}

.logo-accent { color: var(--clr-primary); }

/* Desktop Nav */
.navbar__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.nav-link {
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.08);
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-text-muted);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.hamburger:hover span { background: var(--clr-primary); }

/* Mobile nav */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .navbar__links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 80px;
    left: 16px; right: 16px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 16px 18px 22px;
    gap: 4px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(180%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.15);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    transform: translateY(-16px);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
  }
  .navbar__links.open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
  }
  .nav-link { padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .btn--sm { width: 100%; justify-content: center; margin-top: 4px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  padding-top: 88px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ─── ANIMATED BACKGROUND BLOBS ─────────────────────────────── */
.hero__blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(70px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: blobReveal 1.2s ease forwards;
}
.hero__blob--1 {
  width: 520px; height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,58,237,0.13), transparent 70%);
  top: -120px; left: -100px;
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
  animation: blobReveal 1.4s ease forwards 0.2s, blobDrift1 14s ease-in-out infinite 1.6s;
}
.hero__blob--2 {
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59,130,246,0.12), transparent 70%);
  bottom: -80px; right: -60px;
  animation: blobReveal 1.4s ease forwards 0.4s, blobDrift2 18s ease-in-out infinite 1.8s;
}
.hero__blob--3 {
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,58,237,0.09), transparent 70%);
  top: 40%; right: 30%;
  animation: blobReveal 1.4s ease forwards 0.6s, blobDrift3 22s ease-in-out infinite 2s;
}

@keyframes blobReveal {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.85); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}
@keyframes blobDrift1 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33%       { transform: translate(30px, 20px) scale(1.04); }
  66%       { transform: translate(-20px, 30px) scale(0.97); }
}
@keyframes blobDrift2 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  40%       { transform: translate(-25px, -20px) scale(1.05); }
  70%       { transform: translate(20px, -10px) scale(0.96); }
}
@keyframes blobDrift3 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50%       { transform: translate(15px, -25px) scale(1.08); }
}

/* Subtle gold radial glow + bottom fade */
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 40%, rgba(124,58,237,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(245,243,255,0) 55%, rgba(245,243,255,0.6) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Centered brand mark */
.hero__brand {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
  gap: 16px;
}

.hero__brand-mark {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 48px rgba(124,58,237,0.4), 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero__brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.hero__brand-name em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.hero__brand-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Scroll hint */
.hero__scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 32px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  animation: scrollBounce 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollBounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); opacity: 0.7; }
  50%       { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px); opacity: 1; }
}

.hero__scroll-hint svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  color: rgba(124,58,237,0.7);
}

.hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-block: var(--space-2xl);
  max-width: 800px;
}

/* ─── HERO ENTRANCE ANIMATIONS ──────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes heroFadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes heroFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.hero__left > * {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
}
.hero__title   { animation-delay: 0.05s !important; }
.hero__subtitle{ animation-delay: 0.18s !important; }
.hero__telugu  { animation-delay: 0.28s !important; }
.hero__highlight{ animation-delay: 0.36s !important; }
.hero__tagline { animation-delay: 0.43s !important; }
.hero__cta     { animation-delay: 0.52s !important; }

.hero__right {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: heroFadeIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.35s forwards;
}

.hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero__badge::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(1.4); }
}

.hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.125rem, 4.5vw, 3.625rem);
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hero__subtitle {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-top: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.hero__telugu {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-top: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.hero__highlight {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
}
.hero__highlight span { color: var(--clr-accent); }
.dot {
  color: var(--clr-primary) !important;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.hero__tagline {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.hero__cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

/* Stats */
.hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  width: fit-content;
}

.stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding-inline: 24px;
}
.stat:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.stat:last-child  { padding-right: 0; }

.stat__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.stat__divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--clr-border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ─── HERO SPLIT LAYOUT ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero__split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 90px;
  align-items: center;
  padding-block: var(--space-md);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero__left { max-width: 600px; }

/* Floating Hero Card */
.hero__right { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: flex-start; }

.hero__card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.18);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 30px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.1), 0 8px 24px rgba(124,58,237,0.08), 0 0 0 1px rgba(124,58,237,0.06);
  animation: cardFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes cardFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  30%       { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(0.3deg); }
  70%       { transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(-0.3deg); }
}

.hero__card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px; right: -40px;
  width: 180px; height: 180px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,58,237,0.12), transparent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero__card-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text);
}

.logo-mark--sm {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 7px;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.hero__card-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #4ADE80;
  background: rgba(34,197,94,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,0.25);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.hero__card-badge::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: #4ADE80;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero__card-body {
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero__card-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hero__card-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.hero__card-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero__card-meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}
.hero__card-meta svg { color: var(--clr-primary); }

.hero__card-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero__stat {
  text-align: center;
}
.hero__stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero__stat-suffix {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.hero__stat p {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.hero__stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--clr-border-subtle);
}

.hero__card-avatars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.avatar-stack {
  display: flex;
}
.avatar-bubble {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #F8FAFC;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-left: -8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.avatar-bubble:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.hero__card-avatars span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero__split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    padding-top: var(--space-md);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero__left { 
    max-width: 100%; 
    order: 1;
  }
  .hero__right { 
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    order: 2;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }
  .hero__badge, .hero__highlight, .hero__cta { justify-content: center; }
  .hero__subtitle { max-width: 100%; margin-inline: auto; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero { padding-top: 100px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
  .hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 9vw, 2.5rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1.15;
  }
  .hero__subtitle { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .hero__highlight { font-size: 0.82rem; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
  .hero__highlight .dot { display: none; }
  .hero__highlight span { background: rgba(124,58,237,0.06); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 6px; }
}

/* ─── MARQUEE STRIP ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.marquee-strip {
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.04);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.12);
  padding-block: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.marquee-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 24px;
  animation: marqueeScroll 30s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.marquee-strip span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.marquee-dot {
  color: var(--clr-primary) !important;
  font-size: 0.6rem !important;
}

/* ─── TESTIMONIALS ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonials {
  padding-block: var(--space-xl);
  background: var(--clr-bg-alt);
  position: relative;
}
.testimonials::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(124,58,237,0.3), transparent);
}

.testimonials__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--clr-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px; right: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 7rem;
color: rgba(124,58,237,0.06);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.testimonial-card__stars {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.testimonial-card__text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}

.testimonial-card__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border-subtle);
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-card__author strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.testimonial-card__author span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero__stats {
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .stat { padding-inline: 12px; }
  .stat__divider { display: none; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.features {
  padding-block: var(--space-xl);
  position: relative;
}

.features__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.feature-card {
  background: var(--clr-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.feature-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: var(--transition);
  transform-origin: left;
}
.feature-card:hover {
  background: var(--clr-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.25);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.feature-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.feature-card__icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.feature-card:hover .feature-card__icon {
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.15);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--clr-text);
}
.feature-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--clr-text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COURSES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.courses {
  padding-block: var(--space-xl);
  background: var(--clr-bg-alt);
  position: relative;
}
.courses::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(124,58,237,0.3), transparent);
}

.courses__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: start;
}

.course-card {
  background: var(--clr-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.course-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.course-card--featured {
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(124,58,237,0.06) 0%, rgba(37,99,235,0.04) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(124,58,237,0.2), var(--shadow-card);
}

.popular-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px; right: 20px;
  background: #2563EB;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.course-card__header {
  padding: 28px 28px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border-subtle);
}

.course-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.course-card__header h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.course-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.course-card__price {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.course-card__price small { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--clr-text-muted); font-family: var(--font-body); }

.course-card__batch {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.05);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.15);
}

.course-card__header p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.course-list {
  padding: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.course-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.02);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.course-item:hover {
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.15);
}

.course-item__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.course-item__name {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.course-item__price {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.course-item__price small { color: var(--clr-text-muted); font-weight: 400; }

/* Course Buttons */
.btn-course {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.08);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.2);
  transition: var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.btn-course:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-course--featured {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(124,58,237,0.25);
}
.btn-course--featured:hover {
  filter: brightness(1.1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-course--premium {
  background: rgba(59,130,246,0.1);
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.25);
}
.btn-course--premium:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563EB, #3B82F6);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,99,235,0.35);
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .course-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .btn-course { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PLAN SUMMARY CARDS (index.html courses section)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.plan-summary-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--clr-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.plan-summary-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.35);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.plan-summary-card--featured {
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(124,58,237,0.06) 0%, rgba(37,99,235,0.04) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(124,58,237,0.2), var(--shadow-card);
}

.plan-summary-card__header {
  padding: 28px 28px 20px;
  flex: 1;
}
.plan-summary-card__header h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.plan-summary-card__header p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.plan-summary-card__footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border-subtle);
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.03);
}

.plan-summary-card__count {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.plan-summary-card__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.plan-summary-card:hover .plan-summary-card__cta {
  gap: 10px;
}

/* Sub-page layout */
.plan-page {
  padding-top: var(--navbar-h);
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--clr-bg);
}

.plan-page__hero {
  background: var(--clr-bg-alt);
  padding: 48px 0 40px;
  position: relative;
}
.plan-page__hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(124,58,237,0.3), transparent);
}

.plan-page__back {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.plan-page__back:hover { gap: 12px; }

.plan-page__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.plan-page__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.plan-page__desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.plan-page__courses {
  padding: 48px 0 80px;
}
.plan-page__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .plan-page__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .plan-page__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.course-detail-card {
  background: var(--clr-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-subtle);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  padding: 24px 20px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.course-detail-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.course-detail-card__name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text);
}
.course-detail-card__price {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.course-detail-card__price small {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PRICING
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.pricing {
  padding-block: var(--space-xl);
  position: relative;
}

.pricing__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
}

.pricing-card {
  background: var(--clr-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.pricing-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.25);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.pricing-card--featured {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(124,58,237,0.06) 0%, rgba(37,99,235,0.04) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(124,58,237,0.2), var(--shadow-card);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.pricing-card--featured:hover { transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-4px); }

.pricing-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: #2563EB;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.pricing-card__top {
  text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.pricing-card__top h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pricing-card__price {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.currency {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.amount {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.period {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

.pricing-card__top p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

.pricing-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.pricing-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--clr-text);
}

.pricing-features li.disabled { color: var(--clr-text-light); }

.check {
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cross {
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HOW IT WORKS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.how-it-works {
  padding-block: var(--space-xl);
  background: var(--clr-bg-alt);
  position: relative;
}
.how-it-works::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(124,58,237,0.3), transparent);
}

.steps {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.step {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 180px;
  max-width: 240px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.step__number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px; right: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(124,58,237,0.08);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.step__icon {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.step:hover .step__icon {
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.14);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.step h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--clr-text);
}
.step p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--clr-text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

.step__connector {
  flex: none;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(124,58,237,0.25), rgba(124,58,237,0.05));
  margin-top: 56px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.how-it-works__cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}
.how-it-works__cta p {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .step__connector { display: none; }
  .steps { gap: 8px; }
  .step { min-width: 140px; padding: 24px 14px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about {
  padding-block: var(--space-xl);
  position: relative;
}

.about__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about__text .section-title { margin-top: 12px; }

.about__text p {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.about__badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.about__badge-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text);
}
.about__badge-item svg { color: var(--clr-primary); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* About card */
.about__card { position: relative; }

.about__feature-card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #7C3AED 0%, #3B82F6 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 48px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about__feature-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px; right: -60px;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.15), transparent);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.about__feature-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px; left: -60px;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.1), transparent);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.about__card-icon {
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about__feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.about__feature-card > p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about__card-stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about__stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.about__stat strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.about__stat span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact {
  padding-block: var(--space-xl);
  background: var(--clr-bg-alt);
  position: relative;
}
.contact::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(124,58,237,0.3), transparent);
}

.contact__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact__info .section-title { margin-top: 12px; }
.contact__info > p {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.contact__details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

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

.contact__detail-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact__detail-icon--wa {
  background: rgba(37,211,102,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(37,211,102,0.2);
  color: var(--clr-whatsapp);
}

.contact__detail strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.contact__detail a {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.contact__detail a:hover { color: var(--clr-primary); }

/* Contact Form */
.contact__form-wrap {
  background: var(--clr-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px 36px;
}

.contact-form h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--clr-text);
}
.contact-form > p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

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

label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

input, select, textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-subtle);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}
input:focus, select:focus, textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: #FAFAFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(124,58,237,0.12);
}
input::placeholder, textarea::placeholder { color: var(--clr-text-light); }

select option {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--clr-text);
}

textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }

.required { color: var(--clr-primary); }
.optional { color: var(--clr-text-light); font-size: 0.78rem; }

.form-error {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #F87171;
  display: none;
}
.form-error.show { display: block; }

.form-success {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: rgba(34,197,94,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: #4ADE80;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.form-success.show { display: flex; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .contact__form-wrap { padding: 28px 20px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.footer {
  position: relative;
  background: #0D0B1F;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 72px;
}

/* Deep purple-to-blue radial glow backdrop */
.footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 15% 0%, rgba(124,58,237,0.22) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 85% 80%, rgba(37,99,235,0.18) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Gradient accent line at the very top */
.footer::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7C3AED 0%, #3B82F6 50%, #7C3AED 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: footerTopLine 4s linear infinite;
  z-index: 1;
}
@keyframes footerTopLine {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 0%; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 0%; }
}

.footer__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
}

/* Brand Column */
.footer__logo { margin-bottom: 18px; }

.footer__col--brand .navbar__logo .logo-mark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7C3AED, #3B82F6);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(124,58,237,0.4);
}
.footer__col--brand .navbar__logo .logo-text,
.footer__col--brand .navbar__logo .logo-accent {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.footer__col--brand .navbar__logo .logo-accent {
  color: rgba(167,139,250,1);
}

.footer__tagline {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  max-width: 280px;
}

.footer__telugu {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(167,139,250,0.9);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: block;
}

/* Trust badge row */
.footer__trust {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.footer__trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* Column headings */
.footer__col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}

/* Quick Links */
.footer__links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  list-style: none;
}
.footer__links a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  padding: 5px 0;
  transition: color 0.2s, gap 0.2s;
}
.footer__links a::before {
  content: '›';
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary-light);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-4px);
  transition: opacity 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.footer__links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  gap: 10px;
}
.footer__links a:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Social Icons */
.footer__socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.social-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.social-icon:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.social-icon--facebook:hover  { background: rgba(24,119,242,0.2); color: #1877F2; border-color: rgba(24,119,242,0.35); }
.social-icon--instagram:hover { background: rgba(225,48,108,0.15); color: #E1306C; border-color: rgba(225,48,108,0.35); }
.social-icon--youtube:hover   { background: rgba(255,0,0,0.15); color: #FF4444; border-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.3); }
.social-icon--whatsapp:hover  { background: rgba(37,211,102,0.15); color: #25D366; border-color: rgba(37,211,102,0.35); }

/* Contact info */
.footer__contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.footer__contact p {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.footer__contact a {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer__contact a:hover { color: #ffffff; }

/* Bottom bar */
.footer__bottom {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  padding-block: 22px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.footer__bottom .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}
.footer__bottom p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
.footer__bottom p span {
  color: rgba(167,139,250,0.7);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .footer__col--brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .footer__tagline { max-width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer { padding-top: 56px; }
}


/* Footer logo overrides (dark background) */
.footer .logo-text { color: #ffffff; }
.footer .logo-accent { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BACK TO TOP
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 900;
}
.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  pointer-events: all;
}
.back-to-top:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold-lg);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   WHATSAPP CHAT POPUP
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.wa-widget {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 88px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* FAB Button */
.wa-fab {
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22C55E;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(34,197,94,0.45);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.wa-fab:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(34,197,94,0.55);
}

/* Icon toggle */
.wa-fab__icon {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.wa-fab__icon--close {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: rotate(-90deg) scale(0.6);
}
.wa-widget.open .wa-fab__icon--wa {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(0.6);
}
.wa-widget.open .wa-fab__icon--close {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1);
}

/* Badge */
.wa-fab__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px; right: -2px;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  background: #EF4444;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.wa-widget.open .wa-fab__badge {
  transform: scale(0);
  opacity: 0;
}

/* Popup card */
.wa-popup {
  width: 320px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.15), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.95);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1), opacity 0.25s ease;
  transform-origin: bottom right;
}
.wa-widget.open .wa-popup {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

/* Header */
.wa-popup__header {
  background: #22C55E;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.wa-popup__avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.wa-popup__info {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.wa-popup__name {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.wa-popup__status {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}
.wa-popup__dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.wa-popup__close {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.wa-popup__close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.28); }

/* Chat body */
.wa-popup__body {
  padding: 20px 16px;
  background: #ECE5DD;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23c8b8a2' fill-opacity='0.15'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.wa-popup__bubble {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  max-width: 92%;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  position: relative;
}
.wa-popup__bubble::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -8px;
  border: 8px solid transparent;
  border-top-color: #fff;
  border-right-color: #fff;
}
.wa-popup__bubble p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.wa-popup__bubble p:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 0; }
.wa-popup__time {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-align: right;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* Footer input */
.wa-popup__footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: #F8F8F8;
  border-top: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
}
.wa-popup__input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
  background: #fff;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #0F172A;
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.wa-popup__input:focus { border-color: #22C55E; }
.wa-popup__input::placeholder { color: #94A3B8; }
.wa-popup__send {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22C55E;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.wa-popup__send:hover {
  background: #16A34A;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .wa-widget { bottom: 80px; right: 16px; }
  .wa-popup { width: calc(100vw - 32px); }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE HERO (academics / cultural sub-pages)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-hero {
  padding: calc(var(--navbar-h) + 3rem) 0 3rem;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}
.page-hero__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.page-hero__text { max-width: 600px; }
.page-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.page-hero__subtitle {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.page-hero__tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.page-hero__stat-card {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  min-width: 180px;
}
.page-hero__stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.page-hero__stat strong {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.page-hero__stat span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .page-hero__stat-card {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-around;
    min-width: unset;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .page-hero { padding: calc(var(--navbar-h) + 1.5rem) 0 2rem; }
  .page-hero__stat-card { gap: 0; }
  .page-hero__stat { flex: 1; align-items: center; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROGRAM CATEGORY SECTION (index.html)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.program-category-section {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  background: var(--clr-surface);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROGRAM SELECTOR — modern equal card grid
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.program-selector__bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  background: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: visible;
  min-height: unset;
}

a.program-selector__item,
.program-selector__item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 32px 28px 28px;
  text-align: left;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  gap: 0;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1),
              box-shadow 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1),
              border-color 0.3s;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

a.program-selector__item::before,
.program-selector__item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

a.program-selector__item:hover,
.program-selector__item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

/* Card colours via named classes */
.prog--academics {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #F5F3FF 0%, #EFF6FF 100%) !important;
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.18) !important;
  color: var(--clr-text) !important;
}
.prog--academics:hover {
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(124,58,237,0.15) !important;
}
.prog--academics .program-selector__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7C3AED, #2563EB);
  color: #fff;
}
.prog--academics .program-selector__name { color: #5B21B6; }
.prog--academics .program-selector__link {
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.1);
  color: #7C3AED;
}
.prog--academics:hover .program-selector__link { background: rgba(124,58,237,0.18); }

.prog--cultural {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #F0FDF4 0%, #E0F2FE 100%) !important;
  border-color: rgba(5,150,105,0.18) !important;
  color: var(--clr-text) !important;
}
.prog--cultural:hover {
  border-color: rgba(5,150,105,0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(5,150,105,0.15) !important;
}
.prog--cultural .program-selector__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669, #0EA5E9);
  color: #fff;
}
.prog--cultural .program-selector__name { color: #065F46; }
.prog--cultural .program-selector__link {
  background: rgba(5,150,105,0.1);
  color: #059669;
}
.prog--cultural:hover .program-selector__link { background: rgba(5,150,105,0.18); }

.prog--summer {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFF7ED 0%, #FFFBEB 100%) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255,107,53,0.22) !important;
  color: var(--clr-text) !important;
}
.prog--summer:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,107,53,0.45) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(255,107,53,0.18) !important;
}
.prog--summer .program-selector__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6B35, #FFD23F);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.prog--summer .program-selector__name { color: #C2410C; }
.prog--summer .program-selector__link {
  background: rgba(255,107,53,0.12);
  color: #C2410C;
}
.prog--summer:hover .program-selector__link { background: rgba(255,107,53,0.2); }



.program-selector__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  opacity: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* icon bg per card */
a.program-selector__item:nth-child(1) .program-selector__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7C3AED, #2563EB);
  color: #fff;
}
a.program-selector__item:nth-child(2) .program-selector__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669, #0EA5E9);
  color: #fff;
}
a.program-selector__item:nth-child(3) .program-selector__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6B35, #FFD23F);
  color: #fff;
}

.program-selector__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--clr-text);
}

a.program-selector__item:nth-child(1) .program-selector__name { color: #5B21B6; }
a.program-selector__item:nth-child(2) .program-selector__name { color: #065F46; }
a.program-selector__item:nth-child(3) .program-selector__name { color: #C2410C; }

.program-selector__sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  opacity: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.program-selector__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}

a.program-selector__item:nth-child(1) .program-selector__link {
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.1);
  color: #7C3AED;
}
a.program-selector__item:nth-child(1):hover .program-selector__link {
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.18);
}
a.program-selector__item:nth-child(2) .program-selector__link {
  background: rgba(5,150,105,0.1);
  color: #059669;
}
a.program-selector__item:nth-child(2):hover .program-selector__link {
  background: rgba(5,150,105,0.18);
}
a.program-selector__item:nth-child(3) .program-selector__link {
  background: rgba(255,107,53,0.12);
  color: #C2410C;
}
a.program-selector__item:nth-child(3):hover .program-selector__link {
  background: rgba(255,107,53,0.2);
}

/* remove old "active" pop-out */
a.program-selector__item--active,
.program-selector__item--active {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  transform: none;
  margin: 0;
  z-index: auto;
  padding: 32px 28px 28px;
}
a.program-selector__item--active:hover,
.program-selector__item--active:hover {
  color: var(--clr-text);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}
a.program-selector__item--active .program-selector__sub,
.program-selector__item--active .program-selector__sub { opacity: 1; color: var(--clr-text-muted); }
a.program-selector__item--active .program-selector__link,
.program-selector__item--active .program-selector__link { opacity: 1; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .program-selector__bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  a.program-selector__item,
  .program-selector__item {
    padding: 24px 20px 20px;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .program-selector__icon { margin-bottom: 0; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .program-selector__name { margin-bottom: 4px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .program-selector__sub { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .program-selector__link { display: none; }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PLAN TABS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.courses-page { padding: var(--space-2xl) 0; }
.plan-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.plan-tab {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.75rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.plan-tab:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.plan-tab.active {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.tab-panel { display: block; }
.tab-panel.hidden { display: none; }
.tab-panel__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.plan-price-tag {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.35rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.plan-price-tag small { font-weight: 400; opacity: 0.85; font-size: 0.8em; }
.plan-batch-tag { color: var(--clr-text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; }
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .plan-tab { padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem; font-size: 0.88rem; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COURSE CARDS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.course-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.course-card {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.course-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.course-card__icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.course-card__body { flex: 1; }
.course-card__body h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.course-card__body p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.course-card__info { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.course-card__info span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .course-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (min-width: 641px) and (max-width: 900px) {
  .course-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ENROLL CTA SECTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.enroll-cta {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  background: var(--gradient-section);
}
.enroll-cta__inner {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.enroll-cta__inner h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.enroll-cta__inner p {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.enroll-cta__inner .btn + .btn { margin-left: 0.75rem; }
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .enroll-cta__inner .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .enroll-cta__inner .btn + .btn { margin-left: 0; margin-top: 0.75rem; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — GENERAL
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pricing__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 420px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .pricing-card--featured { transform: none; order: -1; }
  .contact__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero__content { padding-block: var(--space-lg); }
  .hero__cta { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero__cta .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .pricing-card--featured:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
  .contact__form-wrap { padding: 24px 16px; }
  .footer__bottom .container { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-lg); }
  .section-title { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 2rem); }
  .courses-page { padding: var(--space-xl) 0; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NAV DROPDOWN
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.nav-dropdown { position: relative; }

.nav-dropdown__trigger {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.nav-dropdown__trigger svg { transition: transform 0.2s ease; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown__trigger svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.nav-dropdown__menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 10px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  min-width: 200px;
  padding: 6px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 200;
}

@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown__menu {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  }
}

.nav-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown__menu {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.nav-dropdown__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-dropdown__item:hover,
.nav-dropdown__item.active {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.08);
}

.nav-dropdown__item-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-dropdown { width: 100%; }
  .nav-dropdown__trigger { width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; }
  .nav-dropdown__menu {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.08);
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 4px 0 4px 12px;
    background: transparent;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    min-width: unset;
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown__menu { display: block; }
  .nav-dropdown__item { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SUBJECT LANDING PAGES — FEATURES GRID
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.subject-features {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  background: var(--clr-surface);
}

.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.feature-card {
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.2);
}

.feature-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.feature-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.feature-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO CAROUSEL — FUTURISTIC
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── OUTER FRAME (corner brackets + ambient glow) ── */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO CAROUSEL — bright vibrant redesign
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.hc-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
}

/* Ambient glow behind card */
.hc-frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -24px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 40% 40%, rgba(124,58,237,0.2) 0%, transparent 65%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at 65% 65%, rgba(37,99,235,0.15) 0%, transparent 65%);
  animation: hc-halo 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes hc-halo {
  from { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1); }
  to   { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1.05); }
}

/* Corner brackets — subtle accent */
.hc-corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  z-index: 20;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hc-corner::before,
.hc-corner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--slide-accent, #7C3AED);
  border-radius: 1px;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: background 0.5s;
}

.hc-corner::before { width: 100%; height: 2px; top: 0; left: 0; }
.hc-corner::after  { width: 2px; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; }

.hc-corner--tl { top: 0; left: 0; }
.hc-corner--tr { top: 0; right: 0; transform: scaleX(-1); }
.hc-corner--bl { bottom: 0; left: 0; transform: scaleY(-1); }
.hc-corner--br { bottom: 0; right: 0; transform: scale(-1); }

/* ── MAIN CAROUSEL CONTAINER ── */
.hero-carousel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.04),
    0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.12),
    0 4px 80px rgba(124,58,237,0.08);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Remove scanline */
.hc-scanline { display: none; }

/* ── TRACK ── */
.hero-carousel__track {
  display: flex;
  width: 300%;
  height: calc(100% - 56px);
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ── SLIDES ── */
.hero-carousel__slide {
  position: relative;
  width: calc(100% / 3);
  height: 100%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Hide grid/orbs/photo (they were dark-mode decorations) */
.hcs-orb, .hcs-grid, .hcs-photo { display: none; }

/* Per-slide vibrant gradients */
.hcs--english { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #EDE9FE 0%, #DBEAFE 60%, #F0F9FF 100%); }
.hcs--telugu  { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ECFDF5 0%, #CFFAFE 60%, #EFF6FF 100%); }
.hcs--maths   { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFF7ED 0%, #FEF3C7 60%, #FFF1F2 100%); }

/* Large decorative blob per slide */
.hero-carousel__slide::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(40px);
}
.hcs--english::before { background: radial-gradient(circle, #7C3AED 0%, #2563EB 100%); }
.hcs--telugu::before  { background: radial-gradient(circle, #059669 0%, #0EA5E9 100%); }
.hcs--maths::before   { background: radial-gradient(circle, #F97316 0%, #EF4444 100%); }

/* Content area */
.hcs-content {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 28px 26px 24px;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 5;
  background: none;
}

/* Slide illustration area at top */
.hcs-content::before {
  content: attr(data-emoji);
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.9;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.1));
  animation: hcs-float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes hcs-float {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(-2deg); }
  50%     { transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(2deg); }
}

/* Badge */
.hcs-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border: none;
  backdrop-filter: none;
}

.hcs--english .hcs-badge { background: rgba(124,58,237,0.1); color: #5B21B6; }
.hcs--telugu  .hcs-badge { background: rgba(5,150,105,0.1);  color: #065F46; }
.hcs--maths   .hcs-badge { background: rgba(249,115,22,0.12); color: #C2410C; }

.hcs-badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: hcs-blink 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hcs--english .hcs-badge-dot { background: #7C3AED; box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(124,58,237,0.6); }
.hcs--telugu  .hcs-badge-dot { background: #059669; box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(5,150,105,0.6); }
.hcs--maths   .hcs-badge-dot { background: #F97316; box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(249,115,22,0.6); }

@keyframes hcs-blink {
  0%,100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%     { opacity: 0.25; }
}

/* Icon with glow — hidden since we use ::before emoji */
.hcs-icon-wrap { display: none; }

/* Title */
.hcs-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.hcs--english .hcs-title { color: #1E1B4B; }
.hcs--telugu  .hcs-title { color: #064E3B; }
.hcs--maths   .hcs-title { color: #431407; }

.hcs--english .hcs-title em { color: #7C3AED; font-style: italic; }
.hcs--telugu  .hcs-title em { color: #059669; font-style: italic; }
.hcs--maths   .hcs-title em { color: #EA580C; font-style: italic; }

/* Description */
.hcs-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.hcs--english .hcs-desc { color: rgba(49,46,129,0.7); }
.hcs--telugu  .hcs-desc { color: rgba(6,78,59,0.7); }
.hcs--maths   .hcs-desc { color: rgba(67,20,7,0.7); }

/* Tags row */
.hcs-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hcs-tags span {
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border: none;
  backdrop-filter: none;
}

.hcs--english .hcs-tags span { background: rgba(124,58,237,0.1); color: #5B21B6; }
.hcs--telugu  .hcs-tags span { background: rgba(5,150,105,0.1);  color: #065F46; }
.hcs--maths   .hcs-tags span { background: rgba(249,115,22,0.12); color: #C2410C; }

/* CTA button */
.hcs-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  border: none;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  color: #fff;
}

.hcs--english .hcs-cta { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7C3AED, #2563EB); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(124,58,237,0.35); }
.hcs--telugu  .hcs-cta { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669, #0EA5E9); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(5,150,105,0.35); }
.hcs--maths   .hcs-cta { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F97316, #EF4444); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(249,115,22,0.35); }

.hcs-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }

/* ── BOTTOM BAR ── */
.hc-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 56px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 0 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  z-index: 10;
}

.hc-counter {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-family: 'Inter', monospace;
}

.hc-controls {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hc-btn {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  background: #fff;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.hc-btn:hover {
  background: #7C3AED;
  border-color: #7C3AED;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(124,58,237,0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hc-frame { max-width: 100%; }
  .hero-carousel { aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
  .hcs-title { font-size: 1.15rem; }
}



/* --- PROGRAM DETAIL PAGES ----------------------------------- */
.program-page {
  background: #0a0a1a;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding-top: 100px;
}

.program-hero { text-align: center; padding: 40px 0; }
.program-hero h1 { 
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); 
  font-weight: 800; 
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.program-hero h1 span {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #60a5fa, #a78bfa);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.program-visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

.program-center {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  width: 100px; height: 100px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  z-index: 10;
}

.program-orbit {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; width: 240px; height: 240px;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%); border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  animation: hc-spin 20s linear infinite;
}

.program-bubble {
  position: absolute; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.2rem;
  animation: hc-counter-spin 20s linear infinite;
}
.program-bubble span { font-size: 0.45rem; font-weight: 700; opacity: 0.7; text-transform: uppercase; }

.plan-cards { display: grid; gap: 20px; margin: 40px 0; }
.plan-glass {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
}
.plan-glass:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.plan-glass__price { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; text-align: right; }
.plan-glass__price small { display: block; font-size: 0.75rem; opacity: 0.5; font-weight: 400; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .plan-glass { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 16px; }
  .plan-glass__price { text-align: center; }
}

@keyframes hc-spin { from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); } to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes hc-counter-spin { from { transform: rotate(0deg); } to { transform: rotate(-360deg); } }