/* ============================================
   DICA — Delhi Institute of Communication and Analytics
   Design System & Global Styles
   ============================================ */

/* ---------- Fonts ---------- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Fraunces:opsz,wght@9..144,400;9..144,500;9..144,600;9..144,700;9..144,900&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500;600&display=swap');

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body { line-height: 1.5; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale; }
img, picture, svg { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; color: inherit; }
input, textarea, select { font: inherit; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }

/* ---------- Design Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  /* Colors — deep navy + electric saffron + ivory */
  --ink: #0B1220;          /* near-black navy */
  --ink-2: #131C2E;        /* card surface */
  --ink-3: #1B2540;        /* hover surface */
  --ivory: #F7F3EA;        /* warm off-white */
  --ivory-muted: #E8E0CC;
  --paper: #FBF9F3;
  --saffron: #FF7A1A;      /* signature accent */
  --saffron-hot: #FF5A00;
  --saffron-soft: #FFEDD8;
  --moss: #2F6B4E;         /* growth/career */
  --indigo: #3D4DE0;       /* tech */
  --rose: #E04D6E;         /* highlights */
  --line: rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.12);
  --line-dark: rgba(247, 243, 234, 0.14);
  --muted: #5A6275;
  --muted-2: #8A92A6;

  /* Type */
  --font-display: 'Fraunces', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', 'SFMono-Regular', Menlo, monospace;

  /* Spacing scale */
  --s-1: 4px;  --s-2: 8px;  --s-3: 12px;  --s-4: 16px;
  --s-5: 24px; --s-6: 32px; --s-7: 48px;  --s-8: 64px;
  --s-9: 96px; --s-10: 128px;

  /* Radii */
  --r-1: 4px; --r-2: 8px; --r-3: 12px; --r-4: 20px; --r-5: 28px;

  /* Container */
  --maxw: 1280px;
  --gutter: 24px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(11,18,32,0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 60px rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.16), 0 6px 16px rgba(11,18,32,0.06);
  --shadow-hot: 0 18px 40px rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.28);
}

/* ---------- Base ---------- */
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

::selection { background: var(--saffron); color: var(--ink); }

/* Typography — Hero h1 keeps editorial Fraunces; section headings use Inter for readability */
h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5.25rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144;
}
h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.4rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 2rem); }
h4 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.6vw, 1.4rem); letter-spacing: -0.015em; }

p { color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--saffron);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 24px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--saffron);
}

.serif-it { color: var(--saffron); font-style: normal; }
.mono { font-family: var(--font-mono); }

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

section { padding: var(--s-9) 0; }

/* ============================================
   NAV
   ============================================ */
.nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 18px 0;
  transition: all .3s ease;
  background: rgba(251, 249, 243, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.scrolled { border-bottom-color: var(--line); }
.nav-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--s-5);
}
.brand {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--ink);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.brand-logo {
  display: block;
  width: clamp(164px, 18vw, 260px);
  height: 68px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: left 42%;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.brand-mark {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--saffron);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 18px;
  position: relative;
}
.brand-mark::after {
  content:""; position:absolute; right:-3px; bottom:-3px;
  width: 10px; height: 10px; background: var(--saffron); border-radius: 2px;
}
.brand small {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: -2px;
}
.brand-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }
.brand-text strong { line-height: 1; }

.nav-links {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
}
.nav-links a {
  padding: 10px 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: background .2s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover { background: rgba(11,18,32,0.06); }

.nav-cta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--ivory);
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.nav-toggle svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--saffron);
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hot);
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--saffron-hot); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--ivory); border-color: var(--ink); }
.btn-ink {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.btn-ink:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.btn-lg { padding: 18px 28px; font-size: 15px; }
.btn-sm { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 13px; }
.btn .arr { transition: transform .2s; }
.btn:hover .arr { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ============================================
   HERO
   ============================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 140px;
  padding-bottom: var(--s-9);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--paper);
}
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 10%, rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.12), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(61, 77, 224, 0.08), transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(11,18,32,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 20px 20px;
  pointer-events: none;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black, transparent 70%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black, transparent 70%);
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-8);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-headline {
  margin: 24px 0 28px;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6.2vw, 5.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.hero-headline em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--saffron);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.hero-headline em::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 4px;
  height: 14px;
  background: var(--saffron);
  opacity: 0.18;
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transform: skewX(-6deg);
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.hero-stats {
  display: flex; gap: var(--s-7);
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.hero-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.hero-stat span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Hero visual card stack */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  height: 540px;
}
.hv-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--ivory);
  padding: 22px;
  border-radius: var(--r-4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.hv-card-1 {
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 320px;
  background: var(--ink);
  transform: rotate(2deg);
}
.hv-card-2 {
  top: 200px; left: 0;
  width: 280px;
  background: var(--saffron);
  color: var(--ink);
  transform: rotate(-3deg);
}
.hv-card-3 {
  bottom: 0; right: 30px;
  width: 300px;
  background: var(--ivory);
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transform: rotate(1.5deg);
}
.hv-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.7;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.hv-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.hv-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.hv-card-3 .hv-row { border-top-color: var(--line); }
.hv-card-2 .hv-row { border-top-color: rgba(11,18,32,0.15); }
.hv-row span:last-child { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 600; }

/* Ticker */
.ticker {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--ivory);
  padding: 18px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.ticker-track {
  display: flex; gap: 60px;
  animation: ticker 38s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ticker-item {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px;
}
.ticker-item::after {
  content: "★";
  color: var(--saffron);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
@keyframes ticker {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ============================================
   WHY DICA (Pillars)
   ============================================ */
.section-head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-7);
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-8);
}
.section-head h2 { margin-top: 16px; }
.section-head .sh-right { text-align: right; }
.section-head p { max-width: 460px; margin-left: auto; }

.pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-5);
}
.pillar {
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-4);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pillar::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  width: 4px; height: 100%;
  background: var(--saffron);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.pillar:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.pillar:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.pillar-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--muted-2);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.pillar h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.pillar p { font-size: 14px; }
.pillar-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--saffron);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.pillar-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }

/* ============================================
   COURSES
   ============================================ */
.courses-section { background: var(--ink); color: var(--ivory); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.courses-section::before {
  content:""; position: absolute; inset:0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(247,243,234,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, black 30%, black 70%, transparent);
}
.courses-section .section-head h2,
.courses-section .eyebrow { color: var(--ivory); }
.courses-section .eyebrow { color: var(--saffron); }
.courses-section p { color: var(--ivory-muted); opacity: 0.8; }

.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-5);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.course-card {
  background: var(--ink-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  border-radius: var(--r-5);
  padding: 36px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 380px;
}
.course-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--saffron);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.course-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px; right: -60px;
  width: 220px; height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,122,26,0.18), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .4s ease;
}
.course-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.course-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: rgba(255,122,26,0.12);
  color: var(--saffron);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.course-tag .dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--saffron); }
.course-card h3 {
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
}
.course-card .salary {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--saffron);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.course-card .desc {
  color: var(--ivory-muted);
  opacity: 0.75;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.course-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--ink-3);
  color: var(--ivory-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.course-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--saffron);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.course-link:hover .arr { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Featured (BA + DA) */
.course-card.featured {
  grid-column: span 2;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--saffron), var(--saffron-hot));
  color: var(--ink);
  border: none;
}
.course-card.featured h3 { color: var(--ink); }
.course-card.featured .desc { color: var(--ink); opacity: 0.78; }
.course-card.featured .course-tag { background: rgba(11,18,32,0.15); color: var(--ink); }
.course-card.featured .course-tag .dot { background: var(--ink); }
.course-card.featured .chip { background: rgba(11,18,32,0.12); color: var(--ink); border-color: rgba(11,18,32,0.18); }
.course-card.featured .salary { color: var(--ink); }
.course-card.featured .course-link { color: var(--ink); }

/* ============================================
   ROADMAP / 6-MONTH MODEL
   ============================================ */
.roadmap {
  position: relative;
}
.roadmap-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--r-4);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--line);
}
.step {
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: 36px 40px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr 260px;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
  transition: background .2s ease;
}
.step:hover { background: var(--ivory); }
.step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--saffron);
  line-height: 1;
}
.step h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.step-body p { font-size: 14.5px; max-width: 620px; }
.step-aside {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.step-aside .chip {
  background: var(--ivory);
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}

/* ============================================
   TOOLS / LOGOS GRID
   ============================================ */
.tools-section { background: var(--ivory); }
.tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
  background: var(--line);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-3);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.tool {
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: 30px 16px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: background .2s ease;
  text-align: center;
}
.tool:hover { background: var(--saffron-soft); }
.tool-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.tool span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ============================================
   GUARANTEE / VALUE BAND
   ============================================ */
.value-band {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--ivory);
  border-radius: var(--r-5);
  padding: var(--s-8) var(--s-7);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.value-band::before {
  content: "★";
  position: absolute;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 600px;
  color: rgba(255,122,26,0.06);
  right: -100px; top: -150px;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.value-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-7);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  align-items: center;
}
.value-band h2 { color: var(--ivory); }
.value-band p { color: var(--ivory-muted); opacity: 0.8; }
.value-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}
.value-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.value-list li::before {
  content: "✓";
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  background: var(--saffron);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ============================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================ */
.testimonials-section { background: var(--paper); }
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-5);
}
.testimonial {
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-4);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.testimonial:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.testimonial::before {
  content: """;
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px; left: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 80px;
  color: var(--saffron);
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  margin: 20px 0 28px;
  flex: 1;
}
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: auto; }
.testi-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--saffron);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testi-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.testi-avatar.is-photo { background: var(--paper); color: transparent; }
.testi-info { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.testi-info strong { display: block; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; }
.testi-info span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--font-mono); }

/* ============================================
   FAQ
   ============================================ */
.faq-section { background: var(--ivory); }
.faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: var(--s-7);
  align-items: start;
}
.faq-aside { position: sticky; top: 120px; }
.faq-aside h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.faq-aside p { margin-bottom: 24px; }

.faq-list {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
details.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 20px 0;
}
details.faq-item summary {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  padding: 4px 0;
}
details.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  transition: transform .3s ease, background .3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 16px;
}
.faq-icon svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
details[open] .faq-icon {
  background: var(--saffron);
  border-color: var(--saffron);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
details.faq-item .faq-answer {
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
details.faq-item .faq-answer ul {
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding-left: 4px;
}
details.faq-item .faq-answer li {
  padding-left: 20px;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
details.faq-item .faq-answer li::before {
  content: "→";
  position: absolute; left: 0;
  color: var(--saffron);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

/* ============================================
   CTA BLOCK
   ============================================ */
.cta-section {
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: var(--s-9) 0;
}
.cta-block {
  background: var(--saffron);
  border-radius: var(--r-5);
  padding: var(--s-9) var(--s-7);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-block::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(11,18,32,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 16px 16px;
}
.cta-block > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-block h2 {
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
}
.cta-block p {
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.78;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
}
.cta-ctas { display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-block .btn-ink { background: var(--ink); color: var(--ivory); }
.cta-block .btn-ghost {
  background: transparent; color: var(--ink);
  border-color: rgba(11,18,32,0.25);
}
.cta-block .btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--ivory); }

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */
.footer {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--ivory);
  padding: var(--s-9) 0 var(--s-5);
}
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-7);
  padding-bottom: var(--s-7);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.footer-brand h4 {
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer-brand p {
  color: var(--ivory-muted);
  opacity: 0.7;
  max-width: 340px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
}
.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--saffron);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-col ul li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer-col a {
  color: var(--ivory-muted);
  opacity: 0.7;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: opacity .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.footer-col a:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--saffron); }

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}
.footer-bottom p {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ivory-muted);
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.social-links { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-links a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  transition: background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.social-links a:hover {
  background: var(--saffron);
  border-color: var(--saffron);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.social-links svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* ============================================
   COURSE DETAIL PAGES
   ============================================ */
.course-hero {
  padding-top: 140px;
  padding-bottom: var(--s-9);
  background: var(--paper);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.course-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(255,122,26,0.12), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.crumbs {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.crumbs a { color: var(--muted); }
.crumbs a:hover { color: var(--saffron); }
.crumbs span { color: var(--saffron); }

.course-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-7);
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.course-hero h1 {
  margin: 16px 0 24px;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
}
.course-hero h1 em { color: var(--saffron); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; }
.course-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.course-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 32px 0;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.course-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.course-stat span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.course-side-card {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--ivory);
  border-radius: var(--r-4);
  padding: 32px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}
.course-side-card .price {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--saffron);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.course-side-card .price-note {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ivory-muted);
  opacity: 0.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.course-side-card ul { margin: 24px 0; }
.course-side-card li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  font-size: 14px;
}
.course-side-card li:first-child { border-top: none; }
.course-side-card li::before {
  content: "✓";
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--saffron);
  color: var(--ink);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.course-side-card .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* Modules accordion (course pages) */
.modules { background: var(--ivory); }
.modules-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.module-item {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-3);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  transition: border-color .2s ease;
}
.module-item:hover { border-color: var(--saffron); }
.module-item summary {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 20px;
}
.module-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.module-item .mod-left {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px;
}
.module-item .mod-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--saffron);
}
.module-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin: 0;
}
.module-item .module-body {
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.module-item .module-body ul {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.module-item .module-body li::before {
  content: "→";
  color: var(--saffron);
  margin-right: 8px;
}

/* Career outcomes section */
.outcomes { background: var(--paper); }
.outcomes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-5);
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.outcome {
  background: var(--ivory);
  border-radius: var(--r-4);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.outcome h4 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.outcome p { font-size: 14.5px; }
.outcome-salary {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--saffron);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: block;
}

/* ============================================
   LEGAL / TEXT PAGES
   ============================================ */
.legal {
  padding-top: 140px;
  padding-bottom: var(--s-9);
  background: var(--paper);
}
.legal-content {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.legal h1 { margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem); }
.legal .updated {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.legal h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.legal p, .legal li { color: var(--ink); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.legal ol { padding-left: 24px; }
.legal ol li { list-style: decimal; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.legal ul li { padding-left: 20px; position: relative; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.legal ul li::before {
  content: "→"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--saffron);
}

/* ============================================
   CONTACT
   ============================================ */
.contact-section { padding: var(--s-9) 0; padding-top: 140px; background: var(--paper); }
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: var(--s-8);
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--ivory);
  padding: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--r-4);
}
.contact-info-card h3 { color: var(--ivory); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.contact-info-card > p { color: var(--ivory-muted); opacity: 0.7; margin-bottom: 32px; font-size: 14.5px; }
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex; gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.contact-info-item:first-of-type { border-top: none; }
.contact-info-item .ci-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: var(--saffron);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-info-item .ci-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.contact-info-item h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--saffron);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.contact-info-item p { color: var(--ivory); font-size: 14.5px; }
.contact-link {
  color: var(--ivory);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .2s ease;
}
.contact-link:hover { color: var(--saffron); }

.contact-form {
  background: var(--ivory);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--r-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.form-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.form-field.full { grid-column: span 2; }
.form-field label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.form-field input,
.form-field select,
.form-field textarea {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color .2s ease;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.form-field input:focus,
.form-field select:focus,
.form-field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--saffron);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,122,26,0.12);
}
.form-field textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
.contact-form .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ============================================
   FEATURED PROGRAM (single flagship card)
   ============================================ */
.featured-program {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--saffron), var(--saffron-hot));
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 64px;
  border-radius: var(--r-5);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.featured-program:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.featured-program::before {
  content: "★";
  position: absolute;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 560px;
  color: rgba(11,18,32,0.05);
  right: -120px; top: -160px;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.featured-program > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.fp-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(11,18,32,0.15);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.fp-tag .dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ink); }
.featured-program h3 {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}
.fp-salary {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.fp-desc {
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.82;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.fp-meta {
  display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.fp-meta .chip {
  background: rgba(11,18,32,0.12);
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,18,32,0.18);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 6px 11px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.fp-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--ivory);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: transform .2s ease;
  width: fit-content;
}
.featured-program:hover .fp-cta { transform: translateX(4px); }

.fp-side {
  background: rgba(11,18,32,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-4);
  padding: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,18,32,0.1);
}
.fp-side h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  opacity: 0.75;
}
.fp-side ul li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.fp-side ul li::before {
  content: "✓";
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--saffron);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.fp-side-foot {
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(11,18,32,0.15);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* ============================================
   TESTIMONIAL AUTHOR — LinkedIn-clickable
   ============================================ */
.testi-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--saffron);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testi-avatar:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(11,18,32,0.18);
}
.testi-name {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .2s ease;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.testi-name:hover { color: var(--saffron); }
.testi-name svg {
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  opacity: 0.55;
  transition: opacity .2s ease;
}
.testi-name:hover svg { opacity: 1; color: var(--saffron); }
.testi-info span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--font-mono); }

/* Featured program — responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .featured-program {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    padding: 40px 28px;
  }
  .featured-program::before { font-size: 380px; right: -80px; top: -100px; }
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  section { padding: var(--s-8) 0; }
  .hero { padding-top: 110px; padding-bottom: var(--s-7); }
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-7); }
  .hero-visual { height: 480px; max-width: 380px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .hero-stats { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-5); }
  .section-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .section-head .sh-right { text-align: left; }
  .section-head p { margin-left: 0; }
  .pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .courses-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .course-card.featured { grid-column: span 1; }
  .step { grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr; padding: 28px; }
  .step-aside { grid-column: 1 / -1; justify-content: flex-start; padding-top: 4px; }
  .step-num { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  .tools-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .value-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .value-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq-aside { position: static; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: grid; }
  .nav.open .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--paper);
    padding: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  }
  .nav.open .nav-links a { padding: 14px 18px; }
  .nav-cta .btn-sm { display: none; }
  .course-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .course-side-card { position: static; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .outcomes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .module-item .module-body ul { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-field.full { grid-column: span 1; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  :root { --gutter: 18px; }
  .brand-logo { width: 148px; height: 56px; }
  .hero-visual { display: none; }
  .hero { padding-top: 100px; }
  .hero-stat strong { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .ticker-item { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .tools-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .value-band { padding: var(--s-7) var(--s-5); }
  .cta-block { padding: var(--s-7) var(--s-5); }
  .contact-form { padding: 24px; }
}

/* ============================================
   ANIMATIONS — reveal on scroll
   ============================================ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity .8s ease, transform .8s ease;
}
.reveal.in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ============================================================
   DICA — 12-MONTH CAREER PROGRAM UPDATE
   Nav mega-menu · Program badges · Hiring partners ·
   Course page components · About page · Payment methods
   ============================================================
   ============================================================ */

/* ============================================
   PROGRAM BADGES (12-month duration system)
   ============================================ */
.badge-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 0 0 26px;
}
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 15px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.2;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.badge svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.badge .dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: currentColor; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Badge variants */
.badge-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--saffron), var(--saffron-hot));
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.28);
  border-color: rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.08);
}
.badge-ink { background: var(--ink); color: var(--saffron); border-color: var(--ink); }
.badge-outline { background: rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.10); color: var(--saffron-hot); border-color: rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.34); }
.badge-soft { background: var(--saffron-soft); color: #8A3B00; border-color: rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.24); }
.badge-moss { background: rgba(47, 107, 78, 0.10); color: var(--moss); border-color: rgba(47, 107, 78, 0.28); }

/* On dark surfaces */
.on-dark .badge-outline,
.courses-section .badge-outline,
.value-band .badge-outline {
  background: rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.16);
  color: var(--saffron);
  border-color: rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.38);
}
.on-dark .badge-soft,
.courses-section .badge-soft {
  background: rgba(247, 243, 234, 0.10);
  color: var(--ivory);
  border-color: var(--line-dark);
}

/* Duration split pill: 9 + 3 = 12 */
.duration-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  border-radius: 999px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.35);
  background: var(--paper);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.duration-pill span {
  padding: 9px 15px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.duration-pill .dp-learn { background: rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.10); color: var(--saffron-hot); }
.duration-pill .dp-intern { background: rgba(47, 107, 78, 0.10); color: var(--moss); border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
.duration-pill .dp-total { background: var(--ink); color: var(--saffron); }

/* ============================================
   NAV — MEGA MENU / DROPDOWNS
   ============================================ */
.nav-inner { position: relative; }
.nav-links { position: relative; }

.nav-item { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; }

.nav-links a,
.nav-trigger {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-trigger { background: none; border: none; font-family: var(--font-body); }
.nav-trigger:hover,
.nav-item.open > .nav-trigger { background: rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.06); }
.nav-trigger .caret {
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.nav-item.open > .nav-trigger .caret { transform: rotate(180deg); opacity: 1; }

.nav-links a.is-active { color: var(--saffron-hot); background: rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.10); }

/* Dropdown panel */
.mega {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 14px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
  min-width: 380px;
  max-width: min(560px, calc(100vw - 32px));
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 10px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .22s ease, transform .22s ease, visibility .22s;
  z-index: 120;
}
.nav-item.open > .mega {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.mega::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 14px;
}
.mega-head {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-2);
  padding: 10px 14px 8px;
}
.mega-card {
  display: block !important;
  padding: 14px 16px !important;
  border-radius: var(--r-3) !important;
  transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.mega-card:hover { background: var(--ivory) !important; border-color: var(--line); }
.mega-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--saffron-hot);
  background: rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.12);
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.mega-card strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.mega-card .mega-meta {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.mega-foot {
  margin-top: 6px;
  padding: 12px 16px 6px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.mega-foot strong { color: var(--saffron-hot); font-weight: 600; }

/* ============================================
   HIRING PARTNERS
   ============================================ */
.partners-section { background: var(--ivory); overflow: hidden; }
.partners-section.on-dark { background: var(--ink); color: var(--ivory); }
.partners-section.on-dark h2 { color: var(--ivory); }
.partners-section.on-dark p { color: var(--ivory-muted); opacity: 0.78; }

.partners-marquee {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 48px;
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
}
.partners-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: partners-scroll 34s linear infinite;
}
.partners-marquee:hover .partners-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes partners-scroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.partner-logo {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 190px;
  height: 92px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-3);
  transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease;
}
.partner-logo img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  opacity: 0.72;
  transition: filter .28s ease, opacity .28s ease, transform .28s ease;
}
.partner-logo:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--saffron);
}
.partner-logo:hover img { filter: grayscale(0%); opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.04); }

.partners-section.on-dark .partner-logo { background: var(--ink-2); border-color: var(--line-dark); }
.partners-section.on-dark .partner-logo img { filter: grayscale(100%) invert(1) brightness(1.6); opacity: 0.6; }
.partners-section.on-dark .partner-logo:hover img { filter: grayscale(0%) invert(1) brightness(1.9); opacity: 1; }

/* Static grid variant (course pages / no-motion) */
.partners-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.partners-grid .partner-logo { width: 100%; }

.partners-note {
  margin-top: 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-align: center;
}

/* ============================================
   COURSE PAGE — SHARED COMPONENTS
   ============================================ */
.section-ivory { background: var(--ivory); }
.section-paper { background: var(--paper); }
.section-ink { background: var(--ink); color: var(--ivory); }
.section-ink h2, .section-ink h3, .section-ink h4 { color: var(--ivory); }
.section-ink p { color: var(--ivory-muted); opacity: 0.8; }

/* Program overview / prose blocks */
.prose-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-8);
  align-items: start;
}
.prose p { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 18px; color: var(--muted); }
.prose p strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.section-ink .prose p strong { color: var(--ivory); }
.prose h3 { margin: 32px 0 12px; font-size: 1.35rem; }

/* Highlight facts panel */
.facts-card {
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-4);
  padding: 28px;
}
.facts-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--saffron-hot);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.facts-card dl { display: grid; gap: 0; }
.facts-card .fact {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 13px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.facts-card .fact:first-child { border-top: none; }
.facts-card dt {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.facts-card dd {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-align: right;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Skills covered — chip cloud with categories */
.skills-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-5);
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.skill-group {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-4);
  padding: 28px 26px;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.skill-group:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--saffron); }
.skill-group h4 { margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.skill-group .sg-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--saffron-hot);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.skill-group ul { margin-top: 14px; display: grid; gap: 7px; }
.skill-group li {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  padding-left: 20px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.skill-group li::before {
  content: "→";
  position: absolute; left: 0;
  color: var(--saffron);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

/* Learning outcomes / feature list cards */
.feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-5);
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.feature-grid.cols-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.feature-grid.cols-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.feature-card {
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-4);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.feature-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.feature-card .fc-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--saffron);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.feature-card .fc-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.feature-card h4 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.feature-card p { font-size: 14px; }
.section-ink .feature-card { background: var(--ink-2); border-color: var(--line-dark); }
.section-ink .feature-card .fc-icon { background: var(--saffron); color: var(--ink); }
.section-ink .feature-card h4 { color: var(--ivory); }
.section-ink .feature-card p { color: var(--ivory-muted); opacity: 0.78; }

/* Program timeline — 9 + 3 = 12 months */
.program-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-4);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--line);
}
.pt-phase {
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  position: relative;
}
.pt-phase.pt-learn { background: var(--paper); }
.pt-phase.pt-intern { background: var(--ivory); }
.pt-phase .pt-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.pt-learn .pt-tag { background: rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.12); color: var(--saffron-hot); }
.pt-intern .pt-tag { background: rgba(47, 107, 78, 0.12); color: var(--moss); }
.pt-phase .pt-months {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.pt-phase .pt-months em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; color: var(--saffron); font-size: 2rem; }
.pt-phase h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin: 12px 0 10px; }
.pt-phase p { font-size: 14.5px; }
.pt-phase ul { margin-top: 18px; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.pt-phase li {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  padding-left: 22px;
  position: relative;
}
.pt-phase li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 2px;
  width: 15px; height: 15px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--saffron);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.pt-total {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--ivory);
  padding: 26px 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.pt-total strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--saffron);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.pt-total span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--ivory-muted);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Eligibility list */
.eligibility-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-5);
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.elig-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--saffron);
  border-radius: var(--r-3);
  padding: 26px 28px;
}
.elig-card h4 { margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.elig-card ul { display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.elig-card li {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  padding-left: 20px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.elig-card li::before { content: "→"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--saffron); font-family: var(--font-mono); }

/* Certifications */
.certs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-5);
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.cert-card {
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-4);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.cert-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.cert-seal {
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--saffron), var(--saffron-hot));
  color: var(--ink);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.28);
}
.cert-seal svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.cert-card h4 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.cert-card p { font-size: 14px; }

/* Projects list */
.projects-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.project-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr 200px;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-3);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  transition: border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.project-item:hover { border-color: var(--saffron); transform: translateX(4px); }
.project-item .pi-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--saffron);
  line-height: 1;
}
.project-item h4 { margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.project-item p { font-size: 14px; }
.project-item .pi-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; justify-content: flex-end; }
.project-item .chip { background: var(--ivory); color: var(--ink); border: 1px solid var(--line); }

/* Placement support steps */
.support-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-4);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--line);
}
.support-step {
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: 32px 26px;
  transition: background .25s ease;
}
.support-step:hover { background: var(--ivory); }
.support-step .ss-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--saffron-hot);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.support-step h4 { margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.support-step p { font-size: 13.5px; }

/* Enquiry form block on course pages */
.enquiry-section { background: var(--ink); color: var(--ivory); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.enquiry-section::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(255,122,26,0.14), transparent 45%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.enquiry-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: var(--s-8);
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.enquiry-copy h2 { color: var(--ivory); margin: 16px 0 18px; }
.enquiry-copy p { color: var(--ivory-muted); opacity: 0.82; }
.enquiry-copy .badge-row { margin-top: 26px; }
.enquiry-points { margin-top: 30px; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.enquiry-points li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 14.5px;
}
.enquiry-points li::before {
  content: "✓";
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  background: var(--saffron);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.enquiry-form {
  background: var(--ivory);
  border-radius: var(--r-4);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.enquiry-form h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.enquiry-form > p { font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.enquiry-form .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.form-note {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ============================================ */
.about-hero {
  padding-top: 150px;
  padding-bottom: var(--s-8);
  background: var(--paper);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 15%, rgba(255,122,26,0.13), transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 60%, rgba(61,77,224,0.08), transparent 45%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.about-hero h1 { margin: 20px 0 24px; font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5vw, 4.2rem); }
.about-hero h1 em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; color: var(--saffron); }
.about-lede { font-size: 1.15rem; max-width: 720px; line-height: 1.7; }

.brand-relation {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-5);
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.br-card {
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-4);
  padding: 34px 30px;
}
.br-card.br-parent { background: var(--ink); color: var(--ivory); border-color: var(--ink); }
.br-card .br-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--saffron-hot);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.br-card.br-parent .br-kicker { color: var(--saffron); }
.br-card h3 { margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 1.5rem; }
.br-card.br-parent h3 { color: var(--ivory); }
.br-card p { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7; }
.br-card.br-parent p { color: var(--ivory-muted); opacity: 0.8; }
.br-card ul { margin-top: 18px; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.br-card li {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  padding-left: 20px;
  position: relative;
}
.br-card.br-parent li { color: var(--ivory-muted); opacity: 0.85; }
.br-card li::before { content: "→"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--saffron); font-family: var(--font-mono); }

.br-link {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: 0 8px;
}
.br-link .br-badge {
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--saffron);
  padding: 20px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hot);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.relation-statement {
  margin-top: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--saffron), var(--saffron-hot));
  border-radius: var(--r-4);
  padding: 34px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hot);
}
.relation-statement p {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  opacity: 1;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.relation-statement p strong { font-weight: 700; }

/* Vision / Mission */
.vm-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-5);
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.vm-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-4);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vm-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  width: 4px; height: 100%;
  background: var(--saffron);
}
.vm-card .vm-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--saffron);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.vm-card .vm-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.vm-card h3 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.vm-card p { font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.7; }

/* Stats strip */
.stat-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
  background: var(--line-dark);
  border-radius: var(--r-4);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.stat-strip .ss-item {
  background: var(--ink-2);
  padding: 34px 26px;
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-strip strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--saffron);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.stat-strip span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ivory-muted);
  opacity: 0.75;
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER — PAYMENT METHODS
   ============================================ */
.footer-pay {
  padding: 30px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
}
.footer-pay h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--saffron);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.pay-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
}
.pay-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.10);
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.pay-item svg { width: 24px; height: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.pay-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}
.pay-item.pay-emi {
  background: var(--saffron);
  border-color: var(--saffron);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.pay-item.pay-emi:hover { background: var(--saffron-hot); }
.pay-note {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--ivory-muted);
  opacity: 0.55;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Footer gets a 5th column now */
.footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 0.9fr; }

/* ============================================
   MISC HELPERS
   ============================================ */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.section-head-center {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--s-8);
  text-align: center;
}
.section-head-center .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.section-head-center h2 { margin: 16px 0 16px; }
.section-head-center p { margin: 0 auto; }

.usp-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

/* Hero duration highlight inside hv-card */
.hv-row.hv-row-accent span:last-child { color: var(--saffron); }
.hv-card-1 .hv-row.hv-row-accent { border-top-color: rgba(255,122,26,0.35); }

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE — new components
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 1120px) {
  .nav-links a, .nav-trigger { padding: 10px 11px; font-size: 13.5px; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .skills-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .feature-grid, .feature-grid.cols-2, .feature-grid.cols-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .certs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .eligibility-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .program-timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .project-item { grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr; gap: 18px; }
  .project-item .pi-tags { grid-column: 1 / -1; justify-content: flex-start; }
  .support-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .enquiry-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .prose-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .brand-relation { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .br-link { padding: 4px 0; }
  .br-link .br-badge { writing-mode: horizontal-tb; transform: none; padding: 12px 22px; }
  .vm-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stat-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-pay { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
  .about-hero { padding-top: 120px; }

  /* Mobile nav: dropdowns become inline accordions */
  .nav.open .nav-links { align-items: stretch; gap: 2px; max-height: calc(100vh - 96px); overflow-y: auto; }
  .nav-item { display: block; }
  .nav-trigger { width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; padding: 14px 18px; }
  .mega {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: none;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--saffron);
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 0 0 8px 10px;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    display: none;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    background: transparent;
  }
  .nav-item.open > .mega { display: block; transform: none; }
  .mega-head { padding: 8px 12px 4px; }
  .mega-card { padding: 10px 12px !important; }
  .mega-foot { padding: 10px 12px 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .support-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .partner-logo { height: 80px; padding: 14px 16px; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .badge { font-size: 10.5px; padding: 7px 12px; }
  .duration-pill { font-size: 11px; flex-wrap: wrap; border-radius: var(--r-3); }
  .duration-pill span { padding: 8px 12px; }
  .stat-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pt-phase { padding: 30px 24px; }
  .pt-total { padding: 22px 24px; }
  .relation-statement { padding: 26px 22px; }
  .enquiry-form { padding: 24px; }
  .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .partners-track { animation: none; }
  .partners-marquee { overflow-x: auto; }
}

/* ---- Overrides: mega-card inherits .nav-links a rules, so reset them ---- */
.mega .mega-card { white-space: normal; font-size: inherit; font-weight: 400; gap: 0; }
.mega .mega-card .mega-badge,
.mega .mega-card strong,
.mega .mega-card .mega-meta { white-space: normal; }

/* ---- Footer brand copy: parent-company mention ---- */
.footer-brand p strong { color: var(--ivory); font-weight: 600; opacity: 1; }
.footer-brand .badge-outline { background: rgba(255,122,26,0.14); color: var(--saffron); border-color: rgba(255,122,26,0.36); }
.footer-brand .badge-soft { background: rgba(247,243,234,0.08); color: var(--ivory-muted); border-color: var(--line-dark); }

/* ---- Nav: keep the bar from crowding at mid widths ---- */
@media (max-width: 1240px) and (min-width: 981px) {
  .brand-logo { width: clamp(140px, 14vw, 190px); height: 56px; }
  .nav-cta .btn-ghost { display: none; }
}

/* ---- Hero stats: keep short values from breaking mid-token ---- */
.hero-stat strong { white-space: nowrap; }
.hero-stat { min-width: max-content; }