:root {
    --navy: #364984;
    --navy-dark: #243060;
    --navy-mid: #2e3f73;
    --navy-light: #4a5e99;
    --amber: #f5793d;
    --amber-light: #f7924d;
    --amber-pale: #fef0e8;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --off-white: #f6f9fc;
    --gray-light: #eef2f8;
    --gray-mid: #7a87aa;
    --gray-dark: #3a4460;
    --text-body: #2a3356;
    --gold: #2596be;
    --teal: #2596be;
    --teal-dark: #1a7a9e;
    --teal-pale: #e8f6fb;
      --border: #e0e5f2;
  }

  * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
  body { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; color: var(--text-body); background: var(--white); overflow-x: hidden; }
  h1,h2,h3,h4 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; }

  /* ── TOPBAR ── */
  .topbar {
    background: #f5793d;
    padding: 9px 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #fff;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  }
  .topbar-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: auto; padding: 0 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
  .topbar a { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }
  .topbar a:hover { color: #ffe0c8; }
  .topbar-left, .topbar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; }
  .topbar i { margin-right: 6px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
  .topbar-social a {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 26px; height: 26px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    border-radius: 50%; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; transition: all 0.2s;
  }
  .topbar-social a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); border-color: #fff; }
  .topbar-divider { width: 1px; height: 16px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }

  /* ── HEADER ── */
  header {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(26,35,126,0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 229, 242, 0.5);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .header-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 72px;
  }
  .logo img { height: 52px; object-fit: contain; }

  nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
  .nav-link {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--navy);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 8px 13px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  }
  .nav-link i.nav-icon { font-size: 13px; color: var(--amber); }
  .nav-link:hover { background: var(--gray-light); color: var(--amber); }
  .nav-link.active { color: var(--amber); }

  .dropdown { position: relative; }
  .dropdown-menu {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 1px);
    left: 0;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(26,35,126,0.15);
    padding: 5px 0;
    min-width: 220px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--amber);
    z-index: 100;
  }
  .dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu { display: block; }
  .dropdown-menu a {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--navy);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.15s;
  }
  .dropdown-menu a i { color: var(--amber); font-size: 13px; width: 16px; }
  .dropdown-menu a:hover { background: var(--amber-pale); color: var(--amber); padding-left: 22px; }
  .dropdown-menu .menu-divider { height: 1px; background: #f0f2fa; margin: 6px 14px; }
  .dropdown-menu .menu-group-label {
    font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gray-mid);
    padding: 6px 18px 2px; pointer-events: none;
  }

  .nav-cta {
    background: var(--amber);
    color: white;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-left: 8px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--amber-light); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255,111,0,0.35); }

  .mobile-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: none; font-size: 22px; color: var(--navy); cursor: pointer; padding: 4px; }

  
  /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════
     ── MOBILE MENU (NEW) ──
  ════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

  /* Overlay backdrop */
  .mobile-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(24, 32, 70, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
    z-index: 1998;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  }
  .mobile-overlay.open {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Drawer panel */
  .mobile-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -320px;
    width: 300px;
    max-width: 88vw;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--white);
    z-index: 1999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: -8px 0 40px rgba(26,35,126,0.18);
    transition: right 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .mobile-nav.open {
    right: 0;
  }

  /* Drawer header */
  .mobile-nav-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background: var(--navy);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .mobile-nav-logo {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
  }
  .mobile-nav-logo span { color: var(--amber); }
  .mobile-nav-close {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    color: white;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .mobile-nav-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); border-color: white; }

  /* Nav items */
  .mobile-nav-links {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 10px 0;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .mobile-nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 13px 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--navy);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  }
  .mobile-nav-link i { font-size: 14px; color: var(--amber); width: 18px; text-align: center; }
  .mobile-nav-link:hover,
  .mobile-nav-link.active {
    background: var(--amber-pale);
    border-left-color: var(--amber);
    color: var(--amber);
  }
  .mobile-nav-link.active { color: var(--amber); }

  /* Courses accordion trigger */
  .mobile-courses-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 13px 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--navy);
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    user-select: none;
  }
  .mobile-courses-toggle:hover {
    background: var(--amber-pale);
    border-left-color: var(--amber);
    color: var(--amber);
  }
  .mobile-courses-toggle.open {
    background: var(--amber-pale);
    border-left-color: var(--amber);
    color: var(--amber);
  }
  .mobile-courses-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
  .mobile-courses-left i { font-size: 14px; color: var(--amber); width: 18px; text-align: center; }
  .mobile-chevron {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gray-mid);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  }
  .mobile-courses-toggle.open .mobile-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }

  /* Courses submenu */
  .mobile-submenu {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
    background: var(--off-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
  }
  .mobile-submenu.open {
    max-height: 600px;
  }
  .mobile-submenu-group-label {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gray-mid);
    padding: 10px 20px 4px 52px;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .mobile-submenu a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 9px 20px 9px 52px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--navy);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.15s;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  }
  .mobile-submenu a i { color: var(--amber); font-size: 12px; width: 14px; }
  .mobile-submenu a:hover { color: var(--amber); background: #fde8d8; padding-left: 56px; }
  .mobile-submenu-divider { height: 1px; background: #e8edf6; margin: 4px 20px 4px 52px; }

  /* Divider line between nav sections */
  .mobile-nav-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--gray-light); margin: 6px 20px; }

  /* CTA buttons at bottom of drawer */
  .mobile-nav-cta {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .mobile-cta-primary {
    background: var(--amber);
    color: white;
    padding: 13px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  }
  .mobile-cta-primary:hover { background: var(--amber-light); }
  .mobile-cta-outline {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--navy);
    color: var(--navy);
    padding: 11px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  }
  .mobile-cta-outline:hover { background: var(--gray-light); }

  /* Body scroll lock when menu open */
  body.menu-open { overflow: hidden; }

  /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════
     ── END MOBILE MENU ──
  ════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

  /* ── HERO BANNER ── */
  .hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(36, 48, 96, 0.98) 0%, rgba(22, 32, 70, 1) 90%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 600px; height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,121,61,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -150px; right: -100px;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .hero-pattern {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
      radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(245,121,61,0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(37,150,190,0.10) 0%, transparent 40%),
      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='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'%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");
  }
  .hero-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
    padding: 80px 24px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,111,0,0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,111,0,0.3);
    color: var(--amber-light);
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
    padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  }
  .hero-badge i { font-size: 11px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 58px); color: white; line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .hero h1 span { color: var(--amber-light); }
  .hero-sub { font-size: 17px; color: #b8cfe8; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 36px; max-width: 500px; }
  .hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .btn-primary {
    background: var(--amber); color: white;
    padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
    transition: all 0.25s; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  }
  .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--amber-light); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255,111,0,0.4); }
  .btn-outline {
    background: transparent; color: white;
    padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
    transition: all 0.25s; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  }
  .btn-outline:hover { border-color: white; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }

  .hero-stats {
    display: flex; gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 44px; padding-top: 36px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  }
  .hero-stat-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--amber-light); display: block; }
  .hero-stat-label { font-size: 12px; color: #99b8d0; margin-top: 2px; }

  .hero-visual { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; position: relative; }
  .hero-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius: 14px; padding: 18px 22px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s; cursor: default;
  }
  .hero-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); transform: translateX(6px); }
  .hero-card-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px; background: var(--amber); border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px; color: white; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .hero-card-icon.alt { background: rgba(37,150,190,0.20); }
  .hero-card-icon.alt i { color: #7dd4ef; }
  .hero-card-title { font-weight: 600; color: white; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }
  .hero-card-sub { font-size: 13.5px; color: #99b8d0; margin-top: 2px; }

  /* ── SECTION COMMON ── */
  .section { padding: 88px 24px; }
  .section-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: auto; }
  .section-tag {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: var(--amber-pale); color: var(--amber);
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 14px; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  }
  .section-title { font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px); color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .section-title span { color: var(--amber); }
  .section-desc { font-size: 18px; color: var(--gray-mid); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 580px; }
  .section-header { margin-bottom: 52px; }
  .section-header.center { text-align: center; }
  .section-header.center .section-desc { margin: 0 auto; }

  /* ── ABOUT ── */
  .about { background: var(--off-white); }
  .about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 72px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .about-img-wrap { position: relative; }
  .about-img-real {
    width: 100%;
    height: 460px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(36,48,96,0.18);
  }
  .about-img-fallback {
    width: 100%; height: 460px; border-radius: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
    display: none; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  }
  .about-img-fallback i { font-size: 56px; color: rgba(255,111,0,0.4); }
  .about-img-fallback span { font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; }
  .about-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -24px; right: -24px;
    background: var(--amber);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 20px 26px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(255,111,0,0.3);
  }
  .about-badge-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 36px; font-weight: 700; color: white; display: block; }
  .about-badge-label { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); margin-top: 2px; }

  .about-features { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; margin-top: 36px; }
  .about-feat {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px;
    background: white; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #eaecf8; transition: all 0.2s;
  }
  .about-feat:hover { border-color: var(--amber); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255,111,0,0.1); }
  .about-feat-icon {
    width: 40px; height: 40px; background: var(--amber-pale);
    border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px; color: var(--amber); flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .about-feat-title { font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 3px; }
  .about-feat-desc { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--gray-mid); line-height: 1.5; }

  /* ── COURSES ── */
  .courses { background: var(--white); }
  .courses-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
  .course-card {
    border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eaecf8;
    background: white; transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1); text-decoration: none;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(26,35,126,0.03);
  }
  .course-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(26,35,126,0.12); border-color: rgba(245, 121, 61, 0.5); }
  .course-img {
    height: 160px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 52px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .course-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
  .course-img-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(26,35,126,0.55);
  }
  .course-img-overlay i { font-size: 42px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
  .course-body { padding: 20px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .course-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 18px; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .course-desc { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gray-mid); line-height: 1.6; flex: 1; }
  .course-footer {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid #f0f2fa;
  }
  .course-level {
    font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--amber); font-weight: 600;
    background: var(--amber-pale); padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  }
  .course-arrow { color: var(--navy); font-size: 14px; transition: transform 0.2s; }
  .course-card:hover .course-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); color: var(--amber); }

  .course-bg-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #364984 0%, #2e3f73 100%); }
  .course-bg-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a7a9e 0%, #2596be 100%); }
  .course-bg-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e6b5e 0%, #258070 100%); }
  .course-bg-4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7a2040 0%, #9e2a52 100%); }
  .course-bg-5 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #243060 0%, #364984 100%); }

  /* ── WHY CHOOSE US ── */
  .why { background: var(--navy); padding: 88px 24px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .why::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: 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='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'%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");
  }
  .why .section-title { color: white; }
  .why .section-desc { color: #99b8d0; }
  .why .section-tag { background: rgba(245,121,61,0.15); color: #f7924d; }
  .why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(221px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .why-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: 14px; padding: 30px 24px; transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  }
  .why-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-color: rgba(245,121,61,0.5); transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
  .why-icon {
    width: 54px; height: 54px; background: rgba(255,111,0,0.15);
    border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px; color: var(--amber-light); margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .why-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 18px; color: white; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .why-desc { font-size: 14.5px; color: #99b8d0; line-height: 1.65; }

  /* ── BLOGS ── */
  .blogs { background: var(--off-white); }
  .blogs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 28px; }
  .blog-card {
    background: white; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #eaecf8; text-decoration: none;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(26,35,126,0.03);
  }
  .blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(26,35,126,0.12); border-color: rgba(245, 121, 61, 0.3); }
  .blog-img { height: 190px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--gray-light); position: relative; }
  .blog-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.4s; }
  .blog-card:hover .blog-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
  .blog-img-placeholder {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gray-light) 0%, #e0e4f8 100%);
    font-size: 40px; color: var(--navy-light);
  }
  .blog-body { padding: 22px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .blog-cat {
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: var(--amber); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  }
  .blog-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 17px; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 10px; flex: 1; }
  .blog-excerpt { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-mid); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .blog-meta {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-mid);
    padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid #f0f2fa;
  }
  .blog-meta-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
  .blog-read-more { color: var(--amber); font-weight: 600; font-size: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
  .blogs-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 44px; }

  /* ── STATS STRIP ── */
  .stats-strip { background: var(--teal); padding: 44px 24px; }
  .stats-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
  .stat-item { text-align: center; }
  .stat-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 42px; font-weight: 800; color: white; display: block; }
  .stat-label { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); margin-top: 4px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 7px; }
  .stat-label i { font-size: 13px; }

  /* ── PARTNERS / LOGOS ── */
  .partners { background: white; padding: 72px 24px; }
  .partners-inner { max-width: 1100px; margin: auto; }
  .partners-title { text-align: center; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 30px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 40px; }
  .partners-title span { color: var(--amber); }
  .logos-row {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px;
  }
  .logo-item {
    width: 160px; height: 72px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border: 1.5px solid #e0e5f2;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: white;
    transition: all 0.25s;
    filter: grayscale(30%);
    opacity: 0.8;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .logo-item:hover { filter: grayscale(0%); opacity: 1; border-color: var(--amber); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255,111,0,0.14); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .logo-item img { max-height: 46px; max-width: 120px; width: auto; height: auto; object-fit: contain; }

  /* ── TESTIMONIALS ── */
  .testimonials { background: var(--off-white); padding: 88px 24px; }
  .testimonials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
  .testi-card {
    background: white; border-radius: 14px; padding: 28px;
    border: 1px solid #eaecf8; position: relative; transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  .testi-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(26,35,126,0.09); border-color: var(--amber); }
  .testi-quote-icon { position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 22px; font-size: 32px; color: var(--amber-pale); }
  .testi-stars { display: flex; gap: 3px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .testi-stars i { font-size: 13px; color: var(--teal); }
  .testi-text { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-dark); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: italic; }
  .testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
  .testi-avatar {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--navy); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 16px; color: white; font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .testi-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; color: var(--navy); }
  .testi-course { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-mid); margin-top: 2px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
  .test-desc{
    color: #a0aed3 !important;
  }

  /* ── CTA BANNER ── */
  .cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
    padding: 80px 24px; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .cta-section::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(37,150,190,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
  }
  .cta-section .section-tag { background: rgba(37,150,190,0.15); color: #7dd4ef; }
  .cta-section h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px); color: white; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .cta-section p { font-size: 16px; color: #99b8d0; margin-bottom: 36px; max-width: 520px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; ; line-height: 30px; }
  .cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; z-index: 2; }

  /* ── FOOTER ── */
  footer { background: var(--navy-dark); color: #99b8d0; }
  .footer-main { padding: 72px 24px 40px; }
  .footer-grid {
    max-width: 1200px; margin: auto;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr; gap: 48px;
  }
  .footer-logo img { height: 44px; margin-bottom: 16px; filter: brightness(1.1); }
  .footer-about { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 22px; }
  .footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
  .footer-social-btn {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: #99b8d0; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s;
  }
  .footer-social-btn:hover { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); color: white; }
  .footer-col-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 17px; color: white; margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--amber); display: inline-block;
  }
  .footer-links { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
  .footer-links li a {
    color: #99b8d0; text-decoration: none; font-size: 13.5px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; transition: all 0.2s;
  }
  .footer-links li a i { font-size: 11px; color: var(--amber); width: 14px; }
  .footer-links li a:hover { color: white; padding-left: 4px; }
  .footer-contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 13.5px; }
  .footer-contact-icon {
    width: 32px; height: 32px; background: rgba(255,111,0,0.12);
    border-radius: 7px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13px; color: var(--amber); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;
  }
  .footer-contact-text a { color: #99b8d0; text-decoration: none; }
  .footer-contact-text a:hover { color: white; }
  .footer-bottom { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2); padding: 18px 24px; text-align: center; font-size: 13px; }
  .footer-bottom-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: auto; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
  .footer-rating { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
  .footer-rating i { font-size: 12px; color: var(--teal); }

  .footer-contact-text {
    margin-top: 9px;
}

  /* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
  @keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); } to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
  .hero-text { animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease both; }
  .hero-visual { animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.2s ease both; }

  /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-grid { gap: 40px; }
    .about-badge { right: -12px; bottom: -16px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
    .hero-visual { display: none; }
    .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
    .about-img-wrap { margin-bottom: 32px; }
    .about-img-real, .about-img-fallback { height: 340px; }
    .about-badge { right: 16px; bottom: -28px; }
    .stats-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    nav { display: none; }
    .mobile-toggle { display: block; }
    .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 56px; }
    .about-img-wrap { margin-bottom: 36px; }
    .about-img-real, .about-img-fallback { height: 260px; }
    .about-badge { right: 12px; bottom: -28px; padding: 14px 18px; }
    .about-badge-num { font-size: 26px; }
    .about-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .stats-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: 30px; }
    .topbar-right { display: none; }
    .logo-item { width: 130px; height: 60px; }
  }

/* spoken english */

  /* ── SECTION COMMON ── */
  .section { padding: 80px 24px; }
  .section-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: auto; }
  .section-tag {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: var(--amber-pale); color: var(--amber);
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 14px; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  }
  .section-tag.teal { background: var(--teal-pale); color: var(--teal); }
  .section-title { font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 40px); color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .section-title span { color: var(--amber); }
  .section-desc { font-size: 18px; color: var(--gray-mid); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 620px; }
  .section-header { margin-bottom: 48px; }
  .section-header.center { text-align: center; }
  .section-header.center .section-desc { margin: 0 auto; }
  .btn-primary {
    background: var(--amber); color: white;
    padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
    transition: all 0.25s; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  }
  .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--amber-light); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245,121,61,0.4); }
  .btn-outline-navy {
    background: transparent; color: var(--navy);
    padding: 13px 26px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none; border: 1.5px solid var(--navy);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
    transition: all 0.25s; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  }
  .btn-outline-navy:hover { background: var(--navy); color: white; }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════
     1. HERO BANNER — NEW DESIGN
     Centered layout with classroom image as overlay
  ══════════════════════════════════ */
  .lp-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 640px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 100px 24px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* Background image layer */
  .lp-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url('../images/course-page-banner.webp');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center top;
    z-index: 0;
  }

  /* Dark gradient overlay so text is readable */
  .lp-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      rgba(22, 32, 70, 0.88) 0%,
      rgba(36, 48, 96, 0.82) 50%,
      rgba(22, 32, 70, 0.88) 100%
    );
    z-index: 1;
  }

  /* Subtle dot-grid pattern on top of overlay */
  .lp-hero-overlay::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='28' height='28' viewBox='0 0 28 28' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Ccircle cx='2' cy='2' r='1.2' fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.06'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    z-index: 0;
  }

  /* Radial glow accents */
  .lp-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 700px; height: 700px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,121,61,0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .lp-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  /* Badge pill */
  .lp-hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(245,121,61,0.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245,121,61,0.40);
    color: var(--amber-light);
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
    padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  }
  .lp-hero-badge i { font-size: 11px; }

  /* Main heading */
  .lp-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(34px, 5.5vw, 60px);
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.12;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  }
  .lp-hero-content h1 span { color: var(--amber-light); }

  /* Sub description */
  .lp-hero-sub {
    font-size: 17.5px;
    color: rgba(200, 218, 240, 0.92);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
    max-width: 600px;
  }

  /* Bullet list */
  .lp-hero-bullets {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 11px;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
    max-width: 480px;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .lp-hero-bullets li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #cddff0;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .lp-hero-bullets li i {
    width: 22px; height: 22px;
    background: var(--amber);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 10px;
    color: white;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* CTA buttons */
  .lp-hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
  .btn-hero-primary {
    background: var(--amber); color: white;
    padding: 15px 32px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    transition: all 0.25s; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(245,121,61,0.45);
  }
  .btn-hero-primary:hover { background: var(--amber-light); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(245,121,61,0.55); }
  .btn-hero-outline {
    background: transparent; color: white;
    padding: 15px 32px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    transition: all 0.25s; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  }
  .btn-hero-outline:hover { border-color: white; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }

  /* Trust chips row */
  .lp-hero-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-chip {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
    color: #c0d5ec; font-size: 12.5px; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 500;
  }
  .hero-chip i { color: var(--amber-light); font-size: 11px; }


  /* ══════════════════════════════════
     2. COURSE MODULES
  ══════════════════════════════════ */
  .modules { background: var(--off-white); }
  .modules-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(289px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
  .module-card {
    background: white; border-radius: 14px; padding: 28px 22px;
    border: 1px solid #eaecf8; text-align: center; transition: all 0.3s;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  }
  .module-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(26,35,126,0.12); border-color: var(--amber); }
  .module-icon {
    width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .module-icon.c1 { background: #e8f0ff; color: var(--navy); }
  .module-icon.c2 { background: var(--amber-pale); color: var(--amber); }
  .module-icon.c3 { background: var(--teal-pale); color: var(--teal); }
  .module-icon.c4 { background: #e8fff4; color: #1a9e6a; }
  .module-icon.c5 { background: #ffeaea; color: #c94040; }
  .module-icon.c6 { background: #f0e8ff; color: #7a40c9; }
  .module-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.3; }
  .module-desc { font-size: 16px; color: var(--gray-mid); line-height: 1.55; }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════
     3. COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
  ══════════════════════════════════ */
  .highlights { background: white; }
  .highlights-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
  .highlights-points { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin: 28px 0 36px; }
  .highlight-point {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 13px;
    background: var(--off-white); border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--amber);
  }
  .highlight-point i { color: var(--amber); font-size: 15px; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .highlight-point-text { font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-body); line-height: 1.55; font-weight: 500; }
  .highlights-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .hl-card {
    background: white; border-radius: 14px; padding: 24px 20px;
    border: 1px solid #eaecf8; transition: all 0.3s;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
  }
  .hl-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37,150,190,0.12); transform: translateY(-3px); }
  .hl-card-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px; background: var(--teal-pale);
    border-radius: 11px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px; color: var(--teal);
  }
  .hl-card-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.3; }
  .hl-card-desc { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gray-mid); line-height: 1.55; }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════
     4. WHY ENGLISHLABS
  ══════════════════════════════════ */
  .why-el {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
    padding: 80px 24px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .why-el::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: 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'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'%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");
  }
  .why-el-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .why-el .section-tag { background: rgba(245,121,61,0.15); color: var(--amber-light); }
  .why-el .section-title { color: white; }
  .why-el-desc { font-size: 17.5px; color: #b8cfe8; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .why-el-points { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
  .why-el-point {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    font-size: 14px; color: #ccddf0;
  }
  .why-el-point i { color: var(--amber-light); font-size: 15px; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .why-el-cards { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
  .why-el-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 22px;
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  .why-el-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.11); border-color: var(--amber); }
  .why-el-card-icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(245,121,61,0.18);
    border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px; color: var(--amber-light); flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .why-el-card-title { font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; color: white; margin-bottom: 4px; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }
  .why-el-card-desc { font-size: 14.5px; color: #99b8d0; line-height: 1.55; }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════
     5. CERTIFICATION LEVELS
  ══════════════════════════════════ */
  .cert-levels { background: var(--off-white); }
  .cert-levels-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 52px; }
  .cert-card {
    border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #e0e5f2;
    background: white; transition: all 0.3s; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  }
  .cert-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(26,35,126,0.13); }
  .cert-card-header {
    padding: 28px 26px 20px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  }
  .cert-card-header.beginner { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e6b5e 0%, #2596be 100%); }
  .cert-card-header.intermediate { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%); }
  .cert-card-header.advanced { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7a2040 0%, var(--amber) 100%); }
  .cert-badge {
    width: 52px; height: 52px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px; color: white; flex-shrink: 0; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  }
  .cert-level-label { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.8px; margin-bottom: 3px; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }
  .cert-level-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: white; }
  .cert-card-body { padding: 22px 26px 26px; flex: 1; }
  .cert-items { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 11px; }
  .cert-items li {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--text-body);
  }
  .cert-items li i { color: var(--teal); font-size: 13px; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .cert-bottom-text { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
  .cert-bottom-text p { font-size: 17.5px; color: var(--gray-mid); line-height: 1.75; }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════
     6. CAREER PROSPECTS
  ══════════════════════════════════ */
  .career { background: white; }
  .career-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
  .career-img-wrap { position: relative; }
  .career-img {
    width: 100%; height: 420px; border-radius: 18px; object-fit: cover;
    display: block; box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(26,35,126,0.16);
  }
  .career-img-overlay-badge {
    position: absolute; bottom: -20px; left: 24px;
    background: var(--amber); border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(245,121,61,0.35);
  }
  .career-img-overlay-badge .num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: white; display: block; }
  .career-img-overlay-badge .lbl { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); }
  .career-prospects { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; margin-top: 28px; }
  .career-item {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px;
    padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f2fa;
  }
  .career-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .career-item-icon {
    width: 38px; height: 38px; background: var(--amber-pale);
    border-radius: 9px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px; color: var(--amber); flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .career-item-title { font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 3px; }
  .career-item-desc { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--gray-mid); line-height: 1.5; }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════
     7. WHY SPOKEN ENGLISH
  ══════════════════════════════════ */
  .why-spoken { background: var(--off-white); }
  .why-spoken-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr)); gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 44px; }
  .ws-card {
    background: white; border-radius: 14px; padding: 24px 20px;
    border: 1px solid #eaecf8; transition: all 0.3s;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
  }
  .ws-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(26,35,126,0.11); border-color: var(--amber); }
  .ws-icon {
    width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 21px;
  }
  .ws-icon.c1 { background: #e8f0ff; color: var(--navy); }
  .ws-icon.c2 { background: var(--amber-pale); color: var(--amber); }
  .ws-icon.c3 { background: var(--teal-pale); color: var(--teal); }
  .ws-icon.c4 { background: #e8fff4; color: #1a9e6a; }
  .ws-icon.c5 { background: #fff8e8; color: #c98a00; }
  .ws-icon.c6 { background: #f0e8ff; color: #7a40c9; }
  .ws-icon.c7 { background: #ffeaea; color: #c94040; }
  .ws-icon.c8 { background: #e8f6ff; color: #0078c9; }
  .ws-icon.c9 { background: #fff0e8; color: #c96a00; }
  .ws-icon.c10 { background: #e8fff8; color: #00936a; }
  .ws-card-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.4;
  min-height: 46px; /* keeps all descriptions aligned */
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
  .ws-card-desc { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--gray-mid); line-height: 1.55; }
  .why-spoken-cta { text-align: center; }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════
     8. TESTIMONIALS
  ══════════════════════════════════ */
  .lp-testi { background: var(--navy); padding: 80px 24px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .lp-testi::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: 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'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'%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");
  }
  .lp-testi .section-tag { background: rgba(245,121,61,0.15); color: var(--amber-light); }
  .lp-testi .section-title { color: white; }
  /* .lp-testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; position: relative; z-index: 2; } */
  .lp-testi-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
  .lp-testi-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 28px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s;

  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}
  .lp-testi-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.11); border-color: var(--amber); }
  .lp-testi-quote { position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 20px; font-size: 30px; color: rgba(245,121,61,0.25); }
  .lp-testi-stars { display: flex; gap: 3px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .lp-testi-stars i { font-size: 13px; color: var(--teal); }
  .lp-testi-text { font-size: 14px; color: #ccddf0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: italic; }
 .lp-testi-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: auto;
}
  .lp-testi-avatar {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 16px; color: white; font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0;
    background-color:#f5793d ; 
  }
  .lp-testi-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; color: white; }
  .lp-testi-course { font-size: 12px; color: #99b8d0; margin-top: 2px; }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════
     9. FAQ ACCORDION
  ══════════════════════════════════ */
  .faq-section { background: white; }
  .faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .faq-item {
    background: var(--off-white); border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #eaecf8; transition: all 0.2s;
  }
  .faq-item.open { border-color: var(--amber); }
  .faq-question {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 18px 22px; cursor: pointer; gap: 14px;
    font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy);
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; user-select: none;
  }
  .faq-question:hover { color: var(--amber); }
  .faq-item.open .faq-question { color: var(--amber); }
  .faq-q-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
  .faq-q-num {
    width: 28px; height: 28px; background: var(--amber-pale); border-radius: 7px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--amber); flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .faq-item.open .faq-q-num { background: var(--amber); color: white; }
  .faq-chevron { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-mid); transition: transform 0.25s ease; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .faq-item.open .faq-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); color: var(--amber); }
  .faq-answer {
    max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
    font-size: 15px; color: var(--gray-mid); line-height: 1.75;
    padding: 0 22px;
  }
  .faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 300px; padding-bottom: 20px; }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════
     10. OTHER LOCATIONS
  ══════════════════════════════════ */
  .locations { background: var(--off-white); }
  .locations-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
  .loc-card {
    background: white; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 18px;
    border: 1px solid #eaecf8; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
    text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s;
  }
  .loc-card:hover { border-color: var(--amber); box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(245,121,61,0.12); transform: translateY(-3px); }
  .loc-icon {
    width: 42px; height: 42px; background: var(--amber-pale);
    border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px; color: var(--amber); flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .loc-card:hover .loc-icon { background: var(--amber); color: white; }
  .loc-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; color: var(--navy); }
  .loc-area { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-mid); margin-top: 2px; }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════
     CTA BOTTOM BANNER
  ══════════════════════════════════ */
  .cta-bottom {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
    padding: 70px 24px; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .cta-bottom::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 50%, rgba(37,150,190,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
  }
  .cta-bottom .section-tag { background: rgba(37,150,190,0.15); color: #7dd4ef; }
  .cta-bottom h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 40px); color: white; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .cta-bottom p { font-size: 16px; color: #99b8d0; margin-bottom: 32px; max-width: 500px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .cta-bottom-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .btn-white {
    background: white; color: var(--navy);
    padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
    transition: all 0.25s; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  }
  .btn-white:hover { background: var(--amber-pale); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .btn-teal-outline {
    background: transparent; color: white;
    padding: 13px 26px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; transition: all 0.25s; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  }
  .btn-teal-outline:hover { border-color: white; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }

  /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .highlights-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .why-el-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .cert-levels-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .career-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .career-img-wrap { order: -1; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .lp-hero { padding: 80px 20px; }
    .lp-hero-content h1 { font-size: 30px; }
    .lp-hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .highlights-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .module-card { padding: 22px 18px; }
    .cert-levels-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION A — CLASSROOM IMAGES GALLERY
   Place this AFTER the Certification Levels section
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.classroom-gallery {
  background: #243060;
}
.color-title{
color: white !important;
}
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Each card */
.gallery-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(26,35,126,0.10);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1),
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}
.gallery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(26,35,126,0.18);
}

/* Image inside */
.gallery-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), filter 0.35s;
  filter: brightness(0.88);
}
.gallery-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: brightness(0.72);
}

/* Gradient overlay always visible at bottom */
.gallery-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(22,32,70,0.88) 0%,
    rgba(22,32,70,0.30) 45%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Label at bottom */
.gallery-card-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
}
.gallery-card-text {}
.gallery-card-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(245,121,61,0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,121,61,0.45);
  color: var(--amber-light);
  font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 11px; border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
}
.gallery-card-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.gallery-card-zoom {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: white; font-size: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0; transition: background 0.2s;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s, background 0.2s;
}
.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card-zoom {
  opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);
  background: var(--amber);
}

/* Wide card spans both columns on first row */
.gallery-card.wide {
  grid-column: span 2;
}
.gallery-card.wide img {
  height: 340px;
}

/* Counter badge (top-right corner) */
.gallery-counter {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px; right: 16px;
  background: rgba(22,32,70,0.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  color: white;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gallery-card.wide { grid-column: span 1; }
  .gallery-card img, .gallery-card.wide img { height: 220px; }
}


 /* .demo-btn {
    background: var(--amber);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    cursor: pointer;
  } */

  /* ── BACKDROP ── */
  .enquiry-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(22, 32, 70, 0.72);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    z-index: 100000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 16px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
  }
  .enquiry-backdrop.open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  /* ── MODAL BOX ── */
  .enquiry-modal {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 16px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    max-height: 90vh;
    margin: auto;
    display: block;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    overscroll-behavior: contain;
    overflow-y: auto;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(22,32,70,0.32);
    transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.97);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
    position: relative;
  }
  .enquiry-backdrop.open .enquiry-modal {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }

  /* Scrollbar styling */
  .enquiry-modal::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
  .enquiry-modal::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
  .enquiry-modal::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #dde2ef; border-radius: 4px; }

  /* ── HEADER ── */
  .enquiry-modal-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
    padding: 15px 22px 15px;   /* ← reduced padding */
    border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .enquiry-modal-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='28' height='28' viewBox='0 0 28 28' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Ccircle cx='2' cy='2' r='1.2' fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.06'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .enquiry-modal-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 20px;           /* ← reduced from 22px */
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    margin: 0;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }
  .enquiry-modal-title span { color: var(--amber-light); }

  /* ── CLOSE BUTTON ── */
  .enquiry-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px; right: 16px;
    width: 30px; height: 30px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13px; color: white; cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .enquiry-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); }

  /* ── FORM BODY ── */
  .enquiry-modal-body {
    padding: 18px 20px 22px;   /* ← reduced from 28px 30px 30px */
  }

  /* ── FIELD ── */
  .enq-field {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-bottom: 11px;       /* ← reduced from 16px */
  }

  /* Input / select shared */
  .enq-input,
  .enq-select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 9px 12px;         /* ← reduced from 11px 14px */
    border: 1.5px solid #e0e5f2;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 13.5px;         /* ← reduced from 14px */
    color: var(--text-body);
    background: var(--off-white);
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s;
    outline: none;
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .enq-input::placeholder { color: #adb8cc; }
  .enq-input:focus,
  .enq-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--amber);
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(245,121,61,0.10);
  }

  /* Custom select wrapper */
  .enq-select-wrap { position: relative; }
  .enq-select-wrap::after {
    content: '\f078';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    right: 12px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--gray-mid);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  /* Input with icon */
  .enq-input-icon { position: relative; }
  .enq-input-icon i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 11px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--amber);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .enq-input-icon .enq-input { padding-left: 32px; }

  /* Textarea */
  .enq-textarea {
    resize: none;
    min-height: 70px;          /* compact message box */
    padding: 9px 12px;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  /* ── PRIVACY NOTE ── */
  .enq-privacy {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .enq-privacy input[type="checkbox"] {
    margin-top: 2px;
    accent-color: var(--amber);
    width: 13px; height: 13px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .enq-privacy label {
    font-size: 11px;           /* ← smaller privacy text */
    color: var(--gray-mid);
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  /* ── SUBMIT ── */
  .enq-submit {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--amber);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 11px 20px;        /* ← reduced from 14px 28px */
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    cursor: pointer;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: all 0.25s;
  }
  .enq-submit:hover {
    background: var(--amber-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245,121,61,0.38);
  }
  .enq-submit:active { transform: translateY(0); }

  /* ── SUCCESS STATE ── */
  .enq-success {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 16px 0 8px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .enq-success-icon {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    background: #e8fff4;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px; color: #1a9e6a;
  }
  .enq-success h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 0;
  }
  .enq-success p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gray-mid);
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 280px;
    margin: 0;
  }

/* ── DEMO: hero trigger button (mirrors your existing btn-hero-outline) ── */
.demo-hero-area {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(22,32,70,0.92) 0%, rgba(36,48,96,0.88) 100%);
  padding: 60px 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
.btn-hero-outline-demo {
  background: transparent; color: white;
  padding: 15px 32px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.25s; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-hero-outline-demo:hover { border-color: white; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }



/* contact us */
/* ── HERO ── */
.contact-us-hero { position:relative; background:var(--navy-dark); overflow:hidden; min-height:380px; display:flex; align-items:center; }
.contact-us-hero-bg-dots { position:absolute; inset:0; background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 1px,transparent 1px); background-size:28px 28px; pointer-events:none; }
.contact-us-hero-blob1 { position:absolute; top:-80px; right:-60px; width:420px; height:420px; border-radius:50%; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(245,121,61,0.18) 0%,transparent 65%); pointer-events:none; }
.contact-us-hero-blob2 { position:absolute; bottom:-100px; left:-80px; width:360px; height:360px; border-radius:50%; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(37,150,190,0.14) 0%,transparent 65%); pointer-events:none; }
.contact-us-hero-inner { position:relative; z-index:2; padding:72px 24px 80px; max-width:1160px; margin:0 auto; width:100%; text-align:center; }
.contact-us-hero h1 { font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:clamp(30px,5vw,52px); font-weight:800; color:#fff; line-height:1.15; margin-bottom:14px; max-width:600px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
.contact-us-hero h1 em { color:var(--amber); font-style:italic; }
.contact-us-hero-sub { font-size:16px; color:rgba(200,215,240,0.82); line-height:1.75; max-width:480px; margin-bottom:28px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
.contact-us-hero-btns { display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; }
.contact-us-btn-amber { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; background:var(--amber); color:#fff; padding:12px 26px; border-radius:10px; font-size:14px; font-weight:700; font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif; border:none; cursor:pointer; text-decoration:none; transition:all .22s; }
.contact-us-btn-amber:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(245,121,61,0.38); }
.contact-us-btn-outline { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; background:transparent; color:#fff; padding:12px 24px; border-radius:10px; font-size:14px; font-weight:600; font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif; border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.30); cursor:pointer; text-decoration:none; transition:all .22s; }
.contact-us-btn-outline:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.10); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.50); }
.contact-us-hero-stats { display:flex; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10); margin-top:44px; justify-content:center; }
.contact-us-hstat { flex:1; max-width:220px; padding:18px 28px 0; border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10); text-align:center; }
.contact-us-hstat:last-child { border-right:none; }
.contact-us-hstat-n { font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:28px; font-weight:800; color:var(--amber); line-height:1; }
.contact-us-hstat-l { font-size:13.5px; color:rgba(200,215,240,0.60); margin-top:4px; letter-spacing:.3px; }

/* ── MAIN SECTION ── */
.contact-us-main-section { background:var(--off); padding:72px 0 88px; position:relative; }
.contact-us-main-section::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),var(--amber) 50%,transparent); }

/* ── OUTER WRAP ── */
.contact-us-wrap {
  max-width: 1160px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ── TWO COLUMN GRID — forced side by side ── */
.contact-us-main-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px !important;
  gap: 40px !important;
  align-items: start !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

/* ── LEFT COLUMN ── */
.cu-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  min-width: 0;
}

/* ── RIGHT COLUMN ── */
.cu-right {
  min-width: 0;
}

/* Phone Card */
.contact-us-phone-card { background:var(--navy-dark); border-radius:20px; padding:32px 30px; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.contact-us-phone-card::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:-40px; right:-40px; width:200px; height:200px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(245,121,61,0.12); pointer-events:none; }
.contact-us-phone-card::after { content:''; position:absolute; bottom:-30px; left:-30px; width:150px; height:150px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(37,150,190,0.10); pointer-events:none; }
.contact-us-phone-tag { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; background:rgba(245,121,61,0.18); color:var(--amber); font-size:10.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1.2px; text-transform:uppercase; padding:4px 12px; border-radius:20px; margin-bottom:16px; }
.contact-us-phone-row { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; margin-bottom:8px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.contact-us-phone-icon-wrap { width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:14px; background:var(--amber); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:22px; color:#fff; flex-shrink:0; box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(245,121,61,0.35); }
.contact-us-phone-number { font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:27px; font-weight:800; color:#fff; line-height:1; }
.contact-us-phone-number a { color:inherit; text-decoration:none; transition:color .2s; }
.contact-us-phone-number a:hover { color:var(--amber); }
.contact-us-phone-note { font-size:15px; color:rgba(200,215,240,0.65); margin-bottom:20px; line-height:1.6; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.contact-us-phone-actions { display:flex; gap:10px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.cu-btn { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; padding:9px 18px; border-radius:9px; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif; text-decoration:none; transition:all .2s; cursor:pointer; border:none; }
.cu-btn-call { background:var(--amber); color:#fff; }
.cu-btn-call:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); }

/* Addresses Card */
.contact-us-addr-card { background:var(--white); border-radius:20px; border:1.5px solid var(--border); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 6px 28px rgba(36,48,96,0.08); }
.contact-us-addr-head { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-dark),var(--navy-mid)); padding:18px 24px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; }
.contact-us-addr-head-left { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.contact-us-addr-head-icon { width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:9px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:15px; color:var(--amber); }
.contact-us-addr-head-title { font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:16px; font-weight:700; color:#fff; }
.contact-us-addr-head-title span { color:var(--amber); }
.contact-us-addr-head-badge { background:rgba(245,121,61,0.20); color:var(--amber); font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.8px; text-transform:uppercase; padding:3px 10px; border-radius:20px; }
.contact-us-addr-item { display:flex; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); transition:background .18s; }
.contact-us-addr-item:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.contact-us-addr-item:hover { background:var(--off); }
.contact-us-addr-num-col { width:52px; flex-shrink:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; padding:20px 0; border-right:1px solid var(--border); }
.contact-us-addr-num { width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:8px; background:var(--teal-p); color:var(--teal-d); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:12px; font-weight:800; }
.contact-us-addr-num-line { flex:1; width:1.5px; background:var(--border); margin-top:8px; }
.contact-us-addr-item:last-child .contact-us-addr-num-line { display:none; }
.contact-us-addr-body { padding:20px 20px 20px 18px; flex:1; }
.contact-us-addr-city-tag { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:4px; background:var(--teal-p); color:var(--teal-d); font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.8px; text-transform:uppercase; padding:2px 9px; border-radius:10px; margin-bottom:7px; }
.contact-us-addr-name { font-size:14.5px; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy-dark); margin-bottom:5px; }
.contact-us-addr-text { font-size:13px; color:var(--text-l); line-height:1.65; }
.contact-us-addr-dir { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; font-size:11.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--teal); text-decoration:none; margin-top:8px; border:1px solid rgba(37,150,190,0.25); padding:4px 12px; border-radius:20px; background:var(--teal-p); transition:color .2s; }
.contact-us-addr-dir:hover { color:var(--teal-d); border-color:rgba(37,150,190,0.45); }

/* ══ FORM CARD — Enquiry Modal Style ══ */
.cu-form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(22,32,70,0.22);
  position: sticky;
  top: 24px;
}

/* Header */
.cu-form-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  padding: 20px 22px 16px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.cu-form-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='28' height='28' viewBox='0 0 28 28' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Ccircle cx='2' cy='2' r='1.2' fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.06'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cu-form-header::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left:0; top:0; bottom:0;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--amber);
}
.cu-form-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.cu-form-title span { color: var(--amber-light); }
.cu-form-sub {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(200,215,240,0.68);
  margin-top: 5px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* Tags */
.cu-form-tags {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  background: rgba(37,150,190,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cu-ftag { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; font-size:11px; font-weight:600; color:var(--teal-d); }
.cu-ftag i { font-size:10px; }
.cu-ftag-amber { color:#b85a25; }

/* Form body */
.cu-form-body { padding: 18px 20px 22px; }

/* Fields — ONE BY ONE, full width, no side-by-side */
.enq-field {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 11px;
}

/* Shared input / select */
.enq-input,
.enq-select {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border: 1.5px solid #e0e5f2;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: var(--off-white);
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s, background .2s;
  outline: none;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.enq-input::placeholder { color: #adb8cc; }
.enq-input:focus,
.enq-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--amber);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(245,121,61,0.10);
}

/* Select arrow */
.enq-select-wrap { position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; }
.enq-select-wrap::after {
  content: '\f078';
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute;
  right: 12px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--gray-m);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Input with icon */
.enq-input-icon { position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; }
.enq-input-icon i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 11px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--amber);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.enq-input-icon .enq-input { padding-left: 32px; }

/* Textarea */
.enq-textarea { resize: none; min-height: 70px; padding: 9px 12px !important; line-height: 1.5; }

/* Submit */
.enq-submit {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--amber);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 11px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  cursor: pointer;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all .25s;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.enq-submit:hover { background: var(--amber-light); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245,121,61,0.38); }
.enq-submit:active { transform: translateY(0); }

/* Success */
.enq-success { display:none; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; text-align:center; padding:20px 0 10px; gap:12px; }
.enq-success-icon { width:56px; height:56px; background:#e8fff4; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:24px; color:#1a9e6a; }
.enq-success h3 { font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:18px; color:var(--navy-dark); margin:0; }
.enq-success p { font-size:13px; color:var(--gray-m); line-height:1.65; max-width:280px; margin:0; }

/* reveal */
[data-r] { opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px); transition:opacity .55s ease,transform .55s ease; }
[data-r].vis { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-us-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .cu-form-card { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .contact-us-hero-stats { flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .contact-us-hstat { width:50%; border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10); padding-bottom:14px; margin-bottom:14px; }
  .contact-us-hstat:nth-child(odd) { border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10); }
  .contact-us-phone-actions { flex-direction:column; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .contact-us-hstat { width:100%; border-right:none; }
}
/* Corporate Training */
/* ── SHARED SECTION UTILITIES ── */
.corporate-tra-section { padding: 80px 24px; }
.corporate-tra-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: auto; }

.corporate-tra-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--amber-pale); color: var(--amber);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
}
.corporate-tra-tag.teal { background: var(--teal-pale); color: var(--teal); }

.corporate-tra-title {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 40px);
  color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.corporate-tra-title span { color: var(--amber); }

.corporate-tra-desc {
  font-size: 17px; color: var(--gray-mid); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 640px;
}

.corporate-tra-header { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.corporate-tra-header.center { text-align: center; }
.corporate-tra-header.center .corporate-tra-desc { margin: 0 auto; }

.corporate-tra-btn-primary {
  background: var(--amber); color: white;
  padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  transition: all 0.25s; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; border: none; cursor: pointer;
}
.corporate-tra-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--amber-light); transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245,121,61,0.4);
}

.corporate-tra-btn-hero-primary {
  background: var(--amber); color: white;
  padding: 15px 32px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.25s; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(245,121,61,0.45); cursor: pointer; border: none;
}
.corporate-tra-btn-hero-primary:hover {
  background: var(--amber-light); transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(245,121,61,0.55);
}

.corporate-tra-btn-hero-outline {
  background: transparent; color: white;
  padding: 15px 32px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.25s; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; cursor: pointer;
}
.corporate-tra-btn-hero-outline:hover { border-color: white; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }

.corporate-tra-btn-white {
  background: white; color: var(--navy);
  padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  transition: all 0.25s; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
}
.corporate-tra-btn-white:hover { background: var(--amber-pale); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION 1 — HERO BANNER
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.corporate-tra-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 640px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden; padding: 110px 24px; text-align: center;
}
.corporate-tra-hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../images/corporate-training-banner.webp');
  background-size: cover; background-position: center; z-index: 0;
}
.corporate-tra-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(22,32,70,0.90) 0%, rgba(36,48,96,0.84) 50%, rgba(22,32,70,0.90) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.corporate-tra-hero-overlay::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='28' height='28' viewBox='0 0 28 28' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Ccircle cx='2' cy='2' r='1.2' fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.05'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.corporate-tra-hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  width: 700px; height: 700px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,121,61,0.10) 0%, transparent 65%);
  top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
}
.corporate-tra-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 3; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }

.corporate-tra-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(245,121,61,0.18); border: 1px solid rgba(245,121,61,0.40);
  color: var(--amber-light); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: 30px; margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
}
.corporate-tra-hero-content h1 {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 5.5vw, 62px); color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.corporate-tra-hero-content h1 span { color: var(--amber-light); }
.corporate-tra-hero-sub {
  font-size: 17.5px; color: rgba(200,218,240,0.92); line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0 auto 32px; max-width: 620px;
}
.corporate-tra-hero-actions {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.corporate-tra-hero-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; }
.corporate-tra-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  color: #c0d5ec; font-size: 12.5px; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 500;
}
.corporate-tra-chip i { color: var(--amber-light); font-size: 11px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION 2 — ABOUT ENGLISHLABS (dark navy)
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.corporate-tra-about {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  padding: 70px 24px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.corporate-tra-about::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: 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'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'%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");
}
.corporate-tra-about-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: auto; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.corporate-tra-about-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.corporate-tra-about-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px); color: white;
  margin-bottom: 0; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.corporate-tra-about-box {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 36px 40px;
  font-size: 16.5px; color: #ccddf0; line-height: 1.85;
}
.corporate-tra-about-box strong { color: white; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION 3 — WHY COMMUNICATION (img + text)
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.corporate-tra-why { background: var(--off-white); }
.corporate-tra-why-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.corporate-tra-why-img-wrap { position: relative; }
.corporate-tra-why-img {
  width: 100%; height: 420px; border-radius: 18px; object-fit: cover;
  display: block; box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(26,35,126,0.16);
}
.corporate-tra-why-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: -20px; left: 24px;
  background: var(--amber); border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(245,121,61,0.35);
}
.corporate-tra-why-badge .num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: white; display: block; }
.corporate-tra-why-badge .lbl { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); }
.corporate-tra-why-stat-strip { display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-top: 44px; }
.corporate-tra-stat-pill {
  flex: 1; background: white; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px 14px; text-align: center; transition: all 0.3s;
}
.corporate-tra-stat-pill:hover { border-color: var(--amber); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245,121,61,0.12); }
.corporate-tra-stat-pill .snum {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--amber); display: block;
}
.corporate-tra-stat-pill .slbl { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-mid); margin-top: 3px; }
.corporate-tra-why-points { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; margin-top: 28px; }
.corporate-tra-why-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f2fa;
}
.corporate-tra-why-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.corporate-tra-why-item-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; background: var(--amber-pale);
  border-radius: 9px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px; color: var(--amber); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.corporate-tra-why-item-title { font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.corporate-tra-why-item-desc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-mid); line-height: 1.55; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION 4 — TRAINING MODULES GRID
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.corporate-tra-modules { background: white; }
.corporate-tra-modules-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.corporate-tra-module-card {
  background: var(--off-white); border-radius: 14px; padding: 28px 22px;
  border: 1px solid #eaecf8; text-align: center; transition: all 0.3s;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
}
.corporate-tra-module-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(26,35,126,0.12); border-color: var(--amber); }
.corporate-tra-module-icon {
  width: 62px; height: 62px; border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.corporate-tra-module-icon.c1 { background: #e8f0ff; color: var(--navy); }
.corporate-tra-module-icon.c2 { background: var(--amber-pale); color: var(--amber); }
.corporate-tra-module-icon.c3 { background: var(--teal-pale); color: var(--teal); }
.corporate-tra-module-icon.c4 { background: #e8fff4; color: #1a9e6a; }
.corporate-tra-module-icon.c5 { background: #ffeaea; color: #c94040; }
.corporate-tra-module-icon.c6 { background: #f0e8ff; color: #7a40c9; }
.corporate-tra-module-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.corporate-tra-module-desc { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gray-mid); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION 5 — LEVELS ACCORDION
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.corporate-tra-levels { background: var(--off-white); }
.corporate-tra-accordion { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }
.corporate-tra-acc-item {
  background: white; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #eaecf8; transition: all 0.2s;
}
.corporate-tra-acc-item.open { border-color: var(--amber); }
.corporate-tra-acc-question {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 24px; cursor: pointer; gap: 14px;
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy);
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; user-select: none;
}
.corporate-tra-acc-question:hover { color: var(--amber); }
.corporate-tra-acc-item.open .corporate-tra-acc-question { color: var(--amber); }
.corporate-tra-acc-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.corporate-tra-acc-num {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; background: var(--amber-pale); border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--amber); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.corporate-tra-acc-item.open .corporate-tra-acc-num { background: var(--amber); color: white; }
.corporate-tra-acc-chevron { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-mid); transition: transform 0.25s; flex-shrink: 0; }
.corporate-tra-acc-item.open .corporate-tra-acc-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); color: var(--amber); }
.corporate-tra-acc-body {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
  font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--gray-mid); line-height: 1.8; padding: 0 24px;
}
.corporate-tra-acc-item.open .corporate-tra-acc-body { max-height: 300px; padding-bottom: 22px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION 6 — WHY ENGLISHLABS (dark navy)
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.corporate-tra-why-el {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  padding: 80px 24px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.corporate-tra-why-el::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: 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'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'%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");
}
.corporate-tra-why-el-inner {
  max-width: 1200px; margin: auto;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px; align-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.corporate-tra-why-el .corporate-tra-tag { background: rgba(245,121,61,0.15); color: var(--amber-light); }
.corporate-tra-why-el-title { font-size: clamp(26px,3vw,40px); color: white; margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.2; }
.corporate-tra-why-el-title span { color: var(--amber-light); }
.corporate-tra-why-el-desc { font-size: 16.5px; color: #b8cfe8; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.corporate-tra-why-el-points { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.corporate-tra-why-el-point { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-size: 14.5px; color: #ccddf0; }
.corporate-tra-why-el-point i { color: var(--amber-light); font-size: 15px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.corporate-tra-why-el-cards { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.corporate-tra-why-el-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 22px;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; transition: all 0.3s;
}
.corporate-tra-why-el-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.11); border-color: var(--amber); }
.corporate-tra-why-el-card-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(245,121,61,0.18);
  border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px; color: var(--amber-light); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.corporate-tra-why-el-card-title { font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; color: white; margin-bottom: 4px; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }
.corporate-tra-why-el-card-desc { font-size: 14px; color: #99b8d0; line-height: 1.55; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION 7 — PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.corporate-tra-highlights { background: white; }
.corporate-tra-highlights-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.corporate-tra-highlights-points { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin: 28px 0 36px; }
.corporate-tra-highlight-point {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 13px;
  background: var(--off-white); border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--amber);
}
.corporate-tra-highlight-point i { color: var(--amber); font-size: 15px; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.corporate-tra-highlight-point-text { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--text-body); line-height: 1.55; font-weight: 500; }
.corporate-tra-highlights-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.corporate-tra-hl-card {
  background: white; border-radius: 14px; padding: 24px 20px;
  border: 1px solid #eaecf8; transition: all 0.3s;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
}
.corporate-tra-hl-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37,150,190,0.12); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.corporate-tra-hl-card-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; background: var(--teal-pale);
  border-radius: 11px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px; color: var(--teal);
}
.corporate-tra-hl-card-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.corporate-tra-hl-card-desc { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--gray-mid); line-height: 1.55; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION 8 — IELTS FEATURE
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.corporate-tra-ielts { background: var(--off-white); }
.corporate-tra-ielts-box {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 32px;
  background: white; border-radius: 18px; padding: 36px 40px;
  border: 1px solid #eaecf8;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 32px rgba(26,35,126,0.07); transition: all 0.3s;
}
.corporate-tra-ielts-box:hover { box-shadow: 0 14px 48px rgba(26,35,126,0.12); }
.corporate-tra-ielts-logo {
  width: 130px; height: 90px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #c8102e; border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.corporate-tra-ielts-logo span {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 800;
  color: white; letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.corporate-tra-ielts-logo sup { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: super; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.corporate-tra-ielts-content h3 {
  font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}
.corporate-tra-ielts-content p { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--gray-mid); line-height: 1.8; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION 9 — TESTIMONIALS
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.corporate-tra-testi { background: var(--navy); padding: 80px 24px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.corporate-tra-testi::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: 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'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'%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");
}
.corporate-tra-testi .corporate-tra-tag { background: rgba(245,121,61,0.15); color: var(--amber-light); }
.corporate-tra-testi .corporate-tra-title { color: white; }
.corporate-tra-testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.corporate-tra-testi-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 28px; position: relative; transition: all 0.3s;
}
.corporate-tra-testi-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.11); border-color: var(--amber); }
.corporate-tra-testi-quote { position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 20px; font-size: 30px; color: rgba(245,121,61,0.25); }
.corporate-tra-testi-stars { display: flex; gap: 3px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.corporate-tra-testi-stars i { font-size: 13px; color: var(--teal); }
.corporate-tra-testi-text { font-size: 14px; color: #ccddf0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: italic; }
.corporate-tra-testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.corporate-tra-testi-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 16px; color: white; font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.corporate-tra-testi-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; color: white; }
.corporate-tra-testi-course { font-size: 12px; color: #99b8d0; margin-top: 2px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION 10 — FAQ
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.corporate-tra-faq { background: white; }
.corporate-tra-faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
.corporate-tra-faq-item {
  background: var(--off-white); border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #eaecf8; transition: all 0.2s;
}
.corporate-tra-faq-item.open { border-color: var(--amber); }
.corporate-tra-faq-question {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 22px; cursor: pointer; gap: 14px;
  font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy);
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; user-select: none;
}
.corporate-tra-faq-question:hover { color: var(--amber); }
.corporate-tra-faq-item.open .corporate-tra-faq-question { color: var(--amber); }
.corporate-tra-faq-q-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.corporate-tra-faq-q-num {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; background: var(--amber-pale); border-radius: 7px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--amber); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.corporate-tra-faq-item.open .corporate-tra-faq-q-num { background: var(--amber); color: white; }
.corporate-tra-faq-chevron { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-mid); transition: transform 0.25s ease; flex-shrink: 0; }
.corporate-tra-faq-item.open .corporate-tra-faq-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); color: var(--amber); }
.corporate-tra-faq-answer {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--gray-mid); line-height: 1.75; padding: 0 22px;
}
.corporate-tra-faq-item.open .corporate-tra-faq-answer { max-height: 300px; padding-bottom: 20px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION 11 — CTA BOTTOM BANNER
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.corporate-tra-cta-bottom {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  padding: 70px 24px; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.corporate-tra-cta-bottom::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 50%, rgba(37,150,190,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.corporate-tra-cta-bottom .corporate-tra-tag { background: rgba(37,150,190,0.15); color: #7dd4ef; margin-bottom: 16px; display: inline-flex; }
.corporate-tra-cta-bottom h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 42px); color: white; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.corporate-tra-cta-bottom h2 span { color: var(--teal); }
.corporate-tra-cta-bottom p { font-size: 16px; color: #99b8d0; margin-bottom: 32px; max-width: 500px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.corporate-tra-cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .corporate-tra-why-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .corporate-tra-why-img-wrap { order: -1; }
  .corporate-tra-why-el-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .corporate-tra-highlights-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .corporate-tra-ielts-box { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; padding: 28px 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .corporate-tra-hero { padding: 90px 20px; }
  .corporate-tra-hero-content h1 { font-size: 30px; }
  .corporate-tra-hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .corporate-tra-highlights-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .corporate-tra-why-stat-strip { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .corporate-tra-about-box { padding: 24px 20px; }
}


/* Franchise */

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   SHARED UTILITIES
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.franchise-wrap   { max-width:1240px; margin:auto; padding:0 28px; }
.franchise-section { padding:96px 28px; }

.franchise-eyebrow {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif; font-size:11px; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:2.5px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber);
  margin-bottom:16px;
}
.franchise-eyebrow::before {
  content:''; width:28px; height:2px; background:var(--amber); border-radius:2px;
}
.franchise-eyebrow.teal { color:var(--teal); }
.franchise-eyebrow.teal::before { background:var(--teal); }
.franchise-eyebrow.gold { color:var(--gold); }
.franchise-eyebrow.gold::before { background:var(--gold); }
.franchise-eyebrow.white { color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.franchise-eyebrow.white::before { background:rgba(255,255,255,.5); }

.franchise-heading {
  font-size:clamp(30px,3.2vw,48px); font-weight:700; line-height:1.15;
  color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:18px; letter-spacing:-.3px;
}
.franchise-heading span { color:var(--amber); }
.franchise-heading.white { color:#fff; }
.franchise-heading.white em { color:var(--amber-2); }

.franchise-body {
  font-size:17.5px; line-height:1.85; color:var(--muted);
  max-width:600px;
}
.franchise-body.wide { max-width:100%; }

/* buttons */
.franchise-btn {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  background:var(--amber); color:#fff;
  padding:15px 32px; border-radius:6px; font-size:14.5px; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.3px; font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif;
  transition:all .28s; border:none; cursor:pointer;
}
.franchise-btn:hover { background:var(--amber-2); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(232,104,58,.4); }
.franchise-btn-outline {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  background:transparent; color:#fff;
  padding:15px 32px; border-radius:6px; font-size:14.5px; font-weight:500;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4); font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif;
  transition:all .28s; cursor:pointer;
}
.franchise-btn-outline:hover { border-color:#fff; background:rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.franchise-btn-ghost {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  background:#fff; color:var(--navy-dark);
  padding:15px 32px; border-radius:6px; font-size:14.5px; font-weight:700;
  font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif; transition:all .28s;
}
.franchise-btn-ghost:hover { background:var(--amber-pale); transform:translateY(-2px); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   S1 — HERO (SPLIT EDITORIAL)
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.franchise-hero {
  min-height:100vh; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.franchise-hero-left {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
  padding:100px 64px 80px 64px;
  position:relative; z-index:2;
}
.franchise-hero-left::after {
  content:'';
  right:-1px; top:0; width:80px; height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  clip-path:polygon(0 0, 0 100%, 100% 100%);
  z-index:3;
}
/* decorative large number */
.franchise-hero-deco {
  position:absolute; right:80px; top:50%;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size:260px; font-weight:700;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.03); line-height:1; pointer-events:none; z-index:1;
  letter-spacing:-10px;
}
.franchise-hero-award {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  background:rgba(201,169,110,.15); border:1px solid rgba(201,169,110,.35);
  color:var(--gold); font-size:12px; font-weight:600;
  padding:7px 16px; border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:28px;
  letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif;
}
.franchise-hero-h1 {
  font-size:clamp(42px,5vw,72px); color:#fff; line-height:1.05;
  font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.8px; margin-bottom:6px;
}
.franchise-hero-h1 span { color:var(--amber-2); display:block; }
.franchise-hero-sub {
  font-size:16px; color:rgba(180,200,230,.8); line-height:1.8;
  max-width:440px; margin:20px 0 36px;
}
.franchise-hero-actions { display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:48px; }
.franchise-hero-chips {
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px;
}
.franchise-hero-chip {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  color:rgba(180,200,230,.75); font-size:12px; padding:6px 14px; border-radius:4px;
  font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif;
}
.franchise-hero-chip i { color:var(--amber-2); font-size:11px; }
.franchise-hero-right {
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.franchise-hero-img {
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;
  filter:brightness(.55) saturate(1.1);
}
/* quote overlay on image */
.franchise-hero-quote-overlay {
  position:absolute; bottom:48px; left:-30px; right:48px;
  background:rgba(26,39,86,.92);
  border-left:4px solid var(--amber);
  padding:24px 28px; border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px); z-index:5;
}
.franchise-hero-quote-overlay p {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size:19px; font-style:italic;
  color:rgba(210,225,245,.92); line-height:1.65;
}
.franchise-hero-quote-overlay p strong { color:var(--amber-2); font-style:normal; }
.franchise-hero-quote-overlay span {
  display:block; margin-top:10px; font-size:12px; font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif;
  color:rgba(150,175,210,.6); letter-spacing:1px; text-transform:uppercase;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   S2 — STATS RIBBON
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.franchise-stats {
  background:var(--navy);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.franchise-stats::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(232,104,58,.12) 0%, transparent 55%);
}
.franchise-stats-row {
  max-width:1240px; margin:auto; padding:0 28px;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  position:relative; z-index:2;
}
.franchise-stat-item {
  padding:44px 28px; text-align:center;
  border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  transition:background .25s; cursor:default;
}
.franchise-stat-item:last-child { border-right:none; }
.franchise-stat-item:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); }
.franchise-stat-num {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size:52px; font-weight:700;
  color:var(--amber-2); line-height:1; margin-bottom:8px;
}
.franchise-stat-label {
  font-size:12.5px; color:rgba(150,175,215,.7); font-weight:400;
  letter-spacing:.3px; max-width:160px; margin:0 auto; line-height:1.5;
}
.franchise-stat-tag {
  display:inline-block; background:rgba(232,104,58,.18); color:var(--amber-2);
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:3px 10px; border-radius:3px; margin-bottom:10px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   S3 — ABOUT (HORIZONTAL SPLIT)
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.franchise-about { background:var(--white); }
.franchise-about-grid {
  max-width:1240px; margin:auto; display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:80px; align-items:center;
}
.franchise-opp-top p{
  color:rgba(150,180,225,.8);font-size:17px;line-height:1.85;align-self:center;
}
.franchise-about-text p {
  font-size:17px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.9; margin-bottom:18px;
}
.franchise-about-text p:last-child { margin-bottom:0; }
.franchise-about-panel {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%); border-radius:16px;
  padding:48px 44px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.franchise-about-panel::before {
  content:'"'; font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size:220px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.04); position:absolute; top:-40px; left:20px;
  line-height:1; pointer-events:none;
}
.franchise-about-panel-line {
  width:56px; height:3px; background:var(--amber); border-radius:2px; margin-bottom:28px;
}
.franchise-about-panel-quote {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size:22px; font-style:italic;
  color:rgba(195,215,240,.9); line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:36px; position:relative; z-index:1;
}
.franchise-about-panel-quote strong { color:var(--amber-2); font-style:normal; }
.franchise-about-panel-contact {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.07); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius:10px; padding:20px 24px; position:relative; z-index:1;
}
.franchise-about-panel-contact-icon {
  width:48px; height:48px; background:rgba(232,104,58,.2);
  border-radius:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:20px; color:var(--amber-2); flex-shrink:0;
}
.franchise-about-panel-contact-lbl {
  font-size:10.5px; color:rgba(140,165,200,.6);
  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.2px; margin-bottom:4px;
}
.franchise-about-panel-contact-num {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size:30px; font-weight:700; color:#fff;
  letter-spacing:-.5px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   S4 — OPPORTUNITY (DARK, BENTO)
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.franchise-opportunity {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%); padding:96px 28px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.franchise-opportunity::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='40' height='40' viewBox='0 0 40 40' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Ccircle cx='1' cy='1' r='1' fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.franchise-opp-inner { max-width:1240px; margin:auto; position:relative; z-index:2; }
.franchise-opp-top {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:64px;
  align-items:center; margin-bottom:56px;
}
.franchise-opp-bento {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:2px;
  border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden;
}
.franchise-opp-tile {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  padding:36px 28px; transition:all .3s; cursor:default;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.franchise-opp-tile:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,.09); }
.franchise-opp-tile-accent {
  position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px;
}
.franchise-opp-tile:nth-child(1) .franchise-opp-tile-accent { background:var(--amber); }
.franchise-opp-tile:nth-child(2) .franchise-opp-tile-accent { background:var(--teal); }
.franchise-opp-tile:nth-child(3) .franchise-opp-tile-accent { background:var(--gold); }
.franchise-opp-big-num {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size:54px; font-weight:700;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.12); line-height:1;
}
.franchise-opp-tile:nth-child(1) .franchise-opp-big-num { color:rgb(232 104 58); }
.franchise-opp-tile:nth-child(2) .franchise-opp-big-num { color:rgb(29 143 173); }
.franchise-opp-tile:nth-child(3) .franchise-opp-big-num { color:rgb(201 169 110); }
.franchise-opp-tile-title {
  font-weight:600; font-size:16px; color:#fff; font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif;
}
.franchise-opp-tile-text { font-size:15px; color:rgba(140,165,200,.75); line-height:1.7; }
.franchise-opp-banner {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(232,104,58,.15), rgba(232,104,58,.05));
  border:1px solid rgba(232,104,58,.3); border-radius:12px;
  padding:32px 40px; display:flex; align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:12px;
}
.franchise-opp-banner-text {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size:24px; font-weight:700;
  color:#fff; line-height:1.3;
}
.franchise-opp-banner-text em { color:var(--amber-2); font-style:italic; }
.franchise-opp-banner-sub { font-size:15px; color:rgba(140,165,200,.65); margin-top:6px; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   S5 — COURSES (HORIZONTAL CARDS)
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.franchise-courses { background:var(--off); }
.franchise-courses-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:24px;
}
.franchise-course {
  background:#fff; border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--border); display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  transition:all .3s;
}
.franchise-course:hover { transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 16px 48px rgba(30,50,120,.1); border-color:transparent; }
.franchise-course-top {
  display:flex; align-items:stretch; min-height:90px;
}
.franchise-course-color {
  width:8px; flex-shrink:0;
}
.franchise-course.c1 .franchise-course-color { background:var(--amber); }
.franchise-course.c2 .franchise-course-color { background:var(--teal); }
.franchise-course.c3 .franchise-course-color { background:var(--gold); }
.franchise-course.c4 .franchise-course-color { background:var(--navy); }
.franchise-course-header {
  flex:1; padding:24px 26px 24px 24px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px;
  background:linear-gradient(to right, var(--off), #fff);
}
.franchise-course-icon-wrap {
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:12px; flex-shrink:0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:22px;
}
.franchise-course.c1 .franchise-course-icon-wrap { background:var(--amber-pale); color:var(--amber); }
.franchise-course.c2 .franchise-course-icon-wrap { background:var(--teal-pale); color:var(--teal); }
.franchise-course.c3 .franchise-course-icon-wrap { background:var(--gold-pale); color:var(--gold); }
.franchise-course.c4 .franchise-course-icon-wrap { background:#eef1ff; color:var(--navy); }
.franchise-course-name {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size:26px; font-weight:700;
  color:var(--navy-dark);
}
.franchise-course-body { padding:0 26px 26px 32px; flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; }
.franchise-course-desc { font-size:16px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.7; }
.franchise-course-tags { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; }
.franchise-course-tag {
  background:var(--off); border:1px solid var(--border); color:var(--navy);
  font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; padding:4px 12px; border-radius:4px;
  font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif; letter-spacing:.3px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   S6 — CLIENTS (IMAGE LOGOS)
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.franchise-clients { background:#fff; }
.franchise-clients-intro {
  display:flex; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:space-between;
  gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:52px;
}
.franchise-clients-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:0; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden;
}
.franchise-client-tile {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  padding:40px 36px; background:#fff;
  border-right:1px solid var(--border); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
  transition:background .25s; cursor:default;
}
.franchise-client-tile:hover { background:var(--off); }
.franchise-client-tile:nth-child(3n) { border-right:none; }
.franchise-client-tile:nth-child(n+4) { border-bottom:none; }
.franchise-client-tile img {
  max-height:52px; max-width:150px; width:auto;
  object-fit:contain; filter:grayscale(100%) contrast(.9);
  opacity:.65; transition:all .3s;
}
.franchise-client-tile:hover img { filter:none; opacity:1; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   S6b — GALLERY
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.franchise-gallery { background:var(--off); padding:96px 28px; }
.franchise-gallery-wrap { max-width:1240px; margin:auto; }
.franchise-gallery-header { display:flex; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:space-between; margin-bottom:40px; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:20px; }
.franchise-gallery-grid {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  grid-template-rows:auto auto;
  gap:16px;
}
.franchise-gallery-item {
  border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden;
  position:relative; cursor:pointer;
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
}
.franchise-gallery-item:nth-child(1) {
  grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1;
}
.franchise-gallery-item:nth-child(2) {
  grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1;
}
.franchise-gallery-item:nth-child(3) {
  grid-column: 3; grid-row:1 / span 2;
  aspect-ratio: unset;
}
.franchise-gallery-item:nth-child(4) {
  grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2;
}
.franchise-gallery-item:nth-child(5) {
  grid-column: 2; grid-row: 2;
}
.franchise-gallery-item img {
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform .5s ease;
}
.franchise-gallery-item:hover img { transform:scale(1.06); }
.franchise-gallery-item::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(20,30,70,.5) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .3s;
}
.franchise-gallery-item:hover::after { opacity:1; }
.franchise-gallery-overlay {
  position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(10,16,40,.95);
  z-index:9999; display:none; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  padding:24px;
}
.franchise-gallery-overlay.open { display:flex; }
.franchise-gallery-overlay img { max-width:90vw; max-height:85vh; border-radius:8px; object-fit:contain; }
.franchise-gallery-close {
  position:absolute; top:24px; right:32px;
  font-size:28px; color:#fff; cursor:pointer; opacity:.7; transition:opacity .2s;
  background:none; border:none; font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif;
}
.franchise-gallery-close:hover { opacity:1; }
/* 6-item fallback if 5 items shown differently */
.franchise-gallery-note {
  font-size:13px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:16px; text-align:right;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   S7 — WHY PARTNER (FEATURE GRID)
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.franchise-why { background:var(--white); }
.franchise-why-layout {
  max-width:1240px; margin:auto;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:5fr 4fr; gap:72px; align-items:start;
}
.franchise-why-cards { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; }
.franchise-why-card {
  background:var(--off); border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:12px; padding:24px 22px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; transition:all .3s;
}
.franchise-why-card:hover { background:#fff; box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(30,50,120,.09); border-color:var(--amber); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.franchise-why-card:nth-child(5) { grid-column:1/-1; }
.franchise-why-card-icon {
  width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:10px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:20px;
}
.franchise-why-card:nth-child(1) .franchise-why-card-icon { background:var(--amber-pale); color:var(--amber); }
.franchise-why-card:nth-child(2) .franchise-why-card-icon { background:var(--teal-pale); color:var(--teal); }
.franchise-why-card:nth-child(3) .franchise-why-card-icon { background:#eef1ff; color:var(--navy); }
.franchise-why-card:nth-child(4) .franchise-why-card-icon { background:#edfbf4; color:#188a55; }
.franchise-why-card:nth-child(5) .franchise-why-card-icon { background:var(--gold-pale); color:var(--gold); }
.franchise-why-card-title { font-weight:700; font-size:16.5px; color:var(--navy-dark); }
.franchise-why-card-desc { font-size:14.5px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.65; }
/* Right panel */
.franchise-why-panel {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%); border-radius:16px; padding:40px 36px; position:sticky; top:32px;
}
.franchise-why-panel-title {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size:26px; font-weight:700;
  color:#fff; line-height:1.3; margin-bottom:28px;
}
.franchise-why-panel-title em { color:var(--amber-2); font-style:italic; }
.franchise-why-checklist { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0; }
.franchise-why-check {
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:13px;
  padding:13px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  font-size:15px; color:rgba(175,200,235,.85); line-height:1.55;
}
.franchise-why-check:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.franchise-why-check i { color:var(--teal); font-size:13px; margin-top:2px; flex-shrink:0; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   S8 — SUPPORT (NUMBERED LIST STYLE)
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.franchise-support { background:var(--off); }
.franchise-support-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px;
}
.franchise-support-card {
  background:#fff; border-radius:14px; padding:30px 26px;
  border:1px solid var(--border); display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; transition:all .3s;
}
.franchise-support-card:hover { transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(30,50,120,.1); border-color:var(--navy-light); }
.franchise-support-card-num {
  position:absolute; top:18px; right:20px;
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size:44px; font-weight:700;
  color:var(--border); line-height:1; pointer-events:none;
}
.franchise-support-icon {
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:12px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:21px;
}
.franchise-sup-i1  { background:#eef1ff; color:var(--navy); }
.franchise-sup-i2  { background:var(--amber-pale); color:var(--amber); }
.franchise-sup-i3  { background:var(--teal-pale); color:var(--teal); }
.franchise-sup-i4  { background:#edfbf4; color:#188a55; }
.franchise-sup-i5  { background:#ffeaea; color:#c44; }
.franchise-sup-i6  { background:#f0ebff; color:#7a40c9; }
.franchise-sup-i7  { background:var(--gold-pale); color:var(--gold); }
.franchise-sup-i8  { background:#e4f3ff; color:#0077cc; }
.franchise-sup-i9  { background:var(--amber-pale); color:var(--amber); }
.franchise-support-title { font-weight:700; font-size:15.5px; color:var(--navy-dark); position:relative; z-index:1; }
.franchise-support-desc { font-size:15.5px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.65; position:relative; z-index:1; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   S9 — REQUIREMENTS (DARK + CARDS)
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.franchise-requirements {
  background:var(--navy-dark); padding:96px 28px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.franchise-requirements::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 40%, rgba(29,143,173,.12) 0%, transparent 55%);
}
.franchise-req-inner { max-width:1240px; margin:auto; position:relative; z-index:2; }
.franchise-req-layout { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:72px; align-items:center; }
.franchise-req-cards { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px; margin-top:32px; }
.franchise-req-card {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;
  gap:0; background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09); border-radius:12px;
  overflow:hidden; transition:all .3s;
}
.franchise-req-card:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,.09); border-color:rgba(232,104,58,.5); }
.franchise-req-card-left {
  width:56px; background:rgba(232,104,58,.15);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:19px; color:var(--amber-2); flex-shrink:0;
}
.franchise-req-card-body { padding:18px 22px; }
.franchise-req-card-title { font-weight:600; font-size:15px; color:#fff; margin-bottom:4px; }
.franchise-req-card-desc { font-size:15px; color:rgba(140,165,200,.75); line-height:1.6; }
/* Right: award panel */
.franchise-req-panel {
  background:rgba(232,104,58,.1); border:1px solid rgba(232,104,58,.25);
  border-radius:20px; padding:52px 44px; text-align:center;
}
.franchise-req-panel-icon {
  width:90px; height:90px; border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(232,104,58,.18); margin:0 auto 24px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:40px; color:var(--amber-2);
}
.franchise-req-panel-title {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size:34px; font-weight:700;
  color:#fff; margin-bottom:14px; line-height:1.2;
}
.franchise-req-panel-title em { color:var(--amber-2); font-style:italic; }
.franchise-req-panel-body { font-size:16px; color:rgba(140,165,200,.8); line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:32px; }
.franchise-req-pill {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  background:var(--amber); color:#fff;
  padding:13px 28px; border-radius:40px; font-size:14.5px; font-weight:700;
  font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif; margin-bottom:20px;
}
.franchise-req-panel-call {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  background:#fff; color:var(--navy-dark);
  padding:14px 28px; border-radius:8px; font-size:15px; font-weight:700;
  font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif; transition:all .25s;
}
.franchise-req-panel-call:hover { background:var(--amber-pale); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   S10 — PROCESS (TIMELINE)
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.franchise-process { background:var(--white); }
.franchise-process-timeline {
  max-width:1000px; margin:0 auto;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0; margin-top:56px; position:relative;
}
.franchise-process-timeline::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; left:36px; top:0; bottom:0; width:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--amber), var(--teal), var(--amber));
}
.franchise-process-step {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:72px 1fr;
  gap:24px; align-items:flex-start; padding-bottom:36px; position:relative;
}
.franchise-process-step:last-child { padding-bottom:0; }
.franchise-process-num {
  width:72px; height:72px; border-radius:50%; background:#fff;
  border:3px solid var(--amber); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size:26px; font-weight:700;
  color:var(--amber); position:relative; z-index:2; flex-shrink:0;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 6px #fff;
}
.franchise-process-step:nth-child(even) .franchise-process-num {
  border-color:var(--teal); color:var(--teal);
}
.franchise-process-content {
  background:var(--off); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:12px;
  padding:22px 28px; margin-top:12px; transition:all .3s;
}
.franchise-process-content:hover { border-color:var(--amber); background:#fff; box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(30,50,120,.07); }
.franchise-process-step-title { font-weight:700; font-size:16.5px; color:var(--navy-dark); margin-bottom:6px; }
.franchise-process-step-desc { font-size:15px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.65; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   S11 — CTA FOOTER
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.franchise-cta {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%); padding:100px 28px;
  text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.franchise-cta::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(232,104,58,.15) 0%, transparent 55%);
}
.franchise-cta-inner { max-width:720px; margin:auto; position:relative; z-index:2; }
.franchise-cta-heading {
  font-size:clamp(36px,4.5vw,58px);
  font-weight:700; color:#fff; line-height:1.1; margin-bottom:18px;
}
.franchise-cta-heading em { font-style:italic; color:var(--amber-2); }
.franchise-cta-body { font-size:16.5px; color:rgba(150,180,220,.8); line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:40px; }
.franchise-cta-actions { display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:44px; }
.franchise-cta-phone-bar {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:18px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius:12px; padding:20px 36px;
}
.franchise-cta-phone-bar i { font-size:26px; color:var(--amber-2); }
.franchise-cta-phone-lbl {
  font-size:10.5px; color:rgba(140,165,200,.6); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.5px; margin-bottom:3px;
}
.franchise-cta-phone-num {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size:34px; font-weight:700; color:#fff; letter-spacing:-.5px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
═══════════════════════════════════ */
@media(max-width:980px){
  .franchise-hero { grid-template-columns:1fr; min-height:auto; }
  .franchise-hero-left { padding:100px 36px 64px; }
  .franchise-hero-left::after { display:none; }
  .franchise-hero-right { min-height:340px; }
  .franchise-hero-quote-overlay { left:16px; right:16px; bottom:28px; }
  .franchise-stats-row { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .franchise-stat-item { border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
  .franchise-about-grid,
  .franchise-why-layout,
  .franchise-req-layout { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px; }
  .franchise-opp-top { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; }
  .franchise-opp-bento { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .franchise-courses-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .franchise-clients-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .franchise-clients-grid .franchise-client-tile:nth-child(3n) { border-right:1px solid var(--border); }
  .franchise-clients-grid .franchise-client-tile:nth-child(2n) { border-right:none; }
  .franchise-gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows:auto;
  }
  .franchise-gallery-item { grid-column:auto !important; grid-row:auto !important; aspect-ratio:4/3; }
  .franchise-support-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .franchise-why-cards { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .franchise-why-card:nth-child(5) { grid-column:1; }
}
@media(max-width:600px){
  .franchise-hero-left { padding:80px 24px 56px; }
  .franchise-stats-row { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .franchise-courses-grid,
  .franchise-clients-grid,
  .franchise-gallery-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .franchise-gallery-item { grid-column:1 !important; grid-row:auto !important; aspect-ratio:4/3; }
  .franchise-clients-grid .franchise-client-tile { border-right:none !important; }
  .franchise-support-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .franchise-opp-bento { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .franchise-req-layout,
  .franchise-about-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .franchise-opp-banner { flex-direction:column; text-align:center; }
  .franchise-why-cards { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .franchise-process-timeline { padding-left:0; }
  .franchise-process-timeline::before { left:27px; }
  .franchise-process-num { width:56px; height:56px; font-size:20px; }
  .franchise-process-step { grid-template-columns:56px 1fr; gap:14px; }
}

/* Alliance Francaise */
/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   SHARED UTILITIES
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.af-sec{padding:96px 24px;}
.af-inner{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;}

.af-tag{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  background:var(--amber-pale);color:var(--amber);
  font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;padding:6px 16px;
  border-radius:30px;letter-spacing:.7px;text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:16px;font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;
  border:1px solid rgba(245,121,61,.18);
}
.af-tag.teal{background:var(--teal-pale);color:var(--teal);border-color:rgba(37,150,190,.18);}
.af-tag.white{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);}
.af-tag.navy{background:rgba(54,73,132,.1);color:var(--navy);border-color:rgba(54,73,132,.18);}

.af-title{
  font-size:clamp(28px,3.2vw,44px);
  color:var(--navy);
  line-height:1.16;
  margin-bottom:18px;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:-.4px;
}
.af-title span{color:var(--amber);}
.af-title.white{color:#fff;}

.af-desc{
  font-size:16.5px;
  color:var(--gray-mid);
  line-height:1.85;
  max-width:640px;
}

.af-btn{
  background:var(--amber);
  color:white;
  padding:15px 32px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  font-size:15px;
  font-weight:600;
  text-decoration:none;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  transition:all .28s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;
  border:none;
  cursor:pointer;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.af-btn::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0);
  transition:background .25s;
}
.af-btn:hover{
  background:var(--amber-light);
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(245,121,61,.4);
}
.af-btn.outline{
  background:transparent;
  border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  color:white;
}
.af-btn.outline:hover{
  border-color:white;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:none;
}
.af-btn.navy{background:var(--navy);}
.af-btn.navy:hover{background:var(--navy-mid);box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(54,73,132,.35);}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   S1 — HERO
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.af-hero{
  min-height:100vh;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding-top:0;
}
.af-hero-left{
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--navy-dark) 0%,var(--navy) 100%);
  padding:130px 64px 90px 80px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.af-hero-left::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;
  width:600px;height:600px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(245,121,61,.13) 0%,transparent 68%);
  bottom:-140px;right:-120px;pointer-events:none;
}
.af-hero-left::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='32' height='32' viewBox='0 0 32 32' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Ccircle cx='2' cy='2' r='1.2' fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.035'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* Tricolor */
.af-hero-tricolor{
  display:flex;gap:5px;margin-bottom:30px;
  position:relative;z-index:2;
}
.af-tribar{height:4px;border-radius:2px;}
.af-tribar.bl{background:var(--french-blue);width:52px;}
.af-tribar.wh{background:rgba(255,255,255,.85);width:52px;}
.af-tribar.rd{background:var(--french-red);width:52px;}

.af-hero-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  background:rgba(245,121,61,.18);
  border:1px solid rgba(245,121,61,.35);
  color:var(--amber-light);
  font-size:12px;font-weight:700;
  padding:7px 18px;border-radius:30px;
  margin-bottom:24px;
  font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;letter-spacing:.4px;
  position:relative;z-index:2;width:fit-content;
}

.af-hero-left h1{
  font-size:clamp(36px,4.2vw,62px);
  color:white;line-height:1.08;
  margin-bottom:22px;font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:-.6px;
  position:relative;z-index:2;
}
.af-hero-left h1 em{
  font-style:italic;
  color:var(--amber-light);
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
}

.af-hero-sub{
  font-size:16.5px;
  color:rgba(200,220,245,.88);
  line-height:1.82;
  margin-bottom:38px;
  max-width:490px;
  position:relative;z-index:2;
}

.af-hero-actions{
  display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  margin-bottom:42px;
}

.af-hero-trust{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px;
  position:relative;z-index:2;
}
.af-hero-trust-item{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;
  font-size:13.5px;color:rgba(190,210,235,.85);font-weight:500;
}
.af-hero-trust-item i{
  color:var(--amber-light);font-size:14px;flex-shrink:0;
}

/* Hero right */
.af-hero-right{position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.af-hero-right-img{
  width:100%;height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;display:block;
  filter:brightness(.72);
  transition:transform 8s ease;
}
.af-hero-right:hover .af-hero-right-img{transform:scale(1.04);}
.af-hero-right-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to right,rgba(36,48,96,.55) 0%,transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(to top,rgba(22,32,70,.65) 0%,transparent 45%);
}

.af-hero-flag{
  position:absolute;top:36px;right:36px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  border-radius:7px;overflow:hidden;
  width:40px;
  box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.af-hero-flag-stripe{height:26px;}
.af-hero-flag-stripe.b{background:var(--french-blue);}
.af-hero-flag-stripe.w{background:white;}
.af-hero-flag-stripe.r{background:var(--french-red);}

.af-hero-stat-float{
  position:absolute;bottom:40px;right:40px;
  background:rgba(18,28,60,.88);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-radius:18px;padding:24px 28px;
  text-align:center;
  animation:float1 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes float1{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);}50%{transform:translateY(-7px);}}
.af-hero-stat-float .num{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:42px;font-weight:800;
  color:var(--amber-light);display:block;line-height:1;
}
.af-hero-stat-float .lbl{
  font-size:11.5px;color:#99b8d0;
  margin-top:6px;line-height:1.45;
}

.af-hero-stat-float2{
  position:absolute;bottom:40px;left:0;
  background:rgba(18,28,60,.88);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-radius:18px;padding:20px 22px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;
  animation:float2 4.5s ease-in-out 1s infinite;
}
@keyframes float2{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);}50%{transform:translateY(-6px);}}
.af-hero-stat-float2 i{font-size:24px;color:var(--amber-light);}
.af-hero-stat-float2 .f2num{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:white;
}
.af-hero-stat-float2 .f2lbl{font-size:11px;color:#99b8d0;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   S2 — MARQUEE
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.af-marquee-strip{
  background:var(--amber);
  padding:15px 0;overflow:hidden;
  position:relative;
}
.af-marquee-strip::before,
.af-marquee-strip::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:80px;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;
}
.af-marquee-strip::before{left:0;background:linear-gradient(to right,var(--amber),transparent);}
.af-marquee-strip::after{right:0;background:linear-gradient(to left,var(--amber),transparent);}
.af-marquee-track{
  display:flex;white-space:nowrap;
  animation:af-marquee 32s linear infinite;
}
.af-marquee-track:hover{animation-play-state:paused;}
@keyframes af-marquee{from{transform:translateX(0);}to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}
.af-marquee-item{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:0 28px;
  font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;color:white;
  letter-spacing:.5px;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;white-space:nowrap;
}
.af-marquee-dot{
  width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.55);flex-shrink:0;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   S3 — ABOUT FRENCH
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.af-about{background:var(--off-white);}
.af-about-layout{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:5fr 4fr;
  gap:76px;
  align-items:start;
}

.af-about-text p{
  font-size:16.5px;color:var(--gray-mid);
  line-height:1.9;margin-bottom:20px;
}
.af-about-text p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
.af-about-text strong{color:var(--navy);font-weight:600;}

.af-about-pull{position:sticky;top:110px;}

.af-pull-quote{
  background:linear-gradient(148deg,var(--navy-dark) 0%,var(--navy) 100%);
  border-radius:22px;padding:42px 38px;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:20px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
}
.af-pull-quote::before{
  content:'\201C';font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:200px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.045);
  position:absolute;top:-30px;left:8px;line-height:1;pointer-events:none;
}
.af-pull-text{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:20px;font-style:italic;
  color:white;line-height:1.65;
  position:relative;z-index:1;margin-bottom:22px;
}
.af-pull-text span{color:var(--amber-light);}
.af-pull-divider{
  width:44px;height:3px;
  background:var(--amber);border-radius:2px;margin-bottom:18px;
}
.af-pull-meta{
  font-size:12px;color:#99b8d0;
  font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.6px;text-transform:uppercase;
}

.af-fact-cards{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;}
.af-fact-card{
  background:white;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:14px;padding:18px 20px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:15px;
  transition:all .32s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.af-fact-card:hover{
  border-color:var(--amber);
  box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(245,121,61,.13);
  transform:translateX(5px);
}
.af-fact-icon{
  width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;flex-shrink:0;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:18px;
}
.af-fact-icon.fi1{background:var(--amber-pale);color:var(--amber);}
.af-fact-icon.fi2{background:var(--teal-pale);color:var(--teal);}
.af-fact-icon.fi3{background:#e8f0ff;color:var(--navy);}
.af-fact-icon.fi4{background:#e8fff4;color:#1a9e6a;}
.af-fact-title{font-weight:700;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:3px;}
.af-fact-sub{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--gray-mid);}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   S4 — SPOTLIGHT
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.af-spotlight{background:white;padding:0;}
.af-spotlight-wrap{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  min-height:580px;
}
.af-spotlight-img{
  width:100%;height:100%;min-height:580px;
  object-fit:cover;display:block;
  transition:transform 7s ease;
}
.af-spotlight-wrap:hover .af-spotlight-img{transform:scale(1.04);}
.af-spotlight-content{
  background:linear-gradient(138deg,var(--navy-dark) 0%,var(--navy) 100%);
  padding:76px 68px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.af-spotlight-content::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;
  width:420px;height:420px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(37,150,190,.16) 0%,transparent 68%);
  bottom:-80px;right:-80px;pointer-events:none;
}
.af-spotlight-content::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='32' height='32' viewBox='0 0 32 32' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Ccircle cx='2' cy='2' r='1.2' fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.035'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events:none;
}
.af-spotlight-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;}
.af-spotlight-badge{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  background:rgba(237,41,57,.18);
  border:1px solid rgba(237,41,57,.38);
  color:#ff8a94;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;
  padding:6px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin-bottom:22px;
  font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;letter-spacing:.6px;
  text-transform:uppercase;width:fit-content;
}
.af-spotlight-content h2{
  font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,40px);
  color:white;line-height:1.18;margin-bottom:20px;
}
.af-spotlight-content h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--amber-light);}
.af-spotlight-text{
  font-size:15.5px;color:#b8cfe8;
  line-height:1.82;margin-bottom:30px;
}
.af-spotlight-facts{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;
  margin-bottom:36px;
}
.af-spotlight-fact{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;
  font-size:14px;color:#ccddf0;
}
.af-spotlight-fact i{color:var(--amber-light);font-size:14px;flex-shrink:0;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   S5 — BENTO WHY ENGLISHLABS
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.af-why{background:var(--off-white);}
.af-bento{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  grid-template-rows:auto auto;
  gap:18px;
}
.af-bento-card{
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:34px 30px;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  transition:all .36s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  overflow:hidden;position:relative;
  background:white;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.af-bento-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(26,35,126,.13);
}
.af-bento-card.wide{grid-column:span 2;}
.af-bento-card.wide:hover{border-color:var(--amber);}
.af-bento-card.featured{
  background:linear-gradient(152deg,var(--navy-dark),var(--navy));
  border-color:transparent;
  grid-row:span 2;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
.af-bento-card.featured:hover{border-color:var(--amber);}
.af-bento-card.featured::before{
  content:'\f1ac';
  font-family:'Font Awesome 6 Free';font-weight:900;
  font-size:130px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.035);
  position:absolute;bottom:-16px;right:-16px;
  line-height:1;pointer-events:none;
}

.af-bento-icon{
  width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:15px;flex-shrink:0;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:23px;margin-bottom:20px;
}
.af-bento-icon.bi1{background:var(--amber-pale);color:var(--amber);}
.af-bento-icon.bi2{background:var(--teal-pale);color:var(--teal);}
.af-bento-icon.bi3{background:#e8f0ff;color:var(--navy);}
.af-bento-icon.bi4{background:#e8fff4;color:#1a9e6a;}
.af-bento-icon.bi5{background:#f0e8ff;color:#7a40c9;}
.af-bento-icon.bi-white{background:rgba(245,121,61,.2);color:var(--amber-light);}

.af-bento-title{
  font-weight:700;font-size:17px;
  color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:10px;
  font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;
}
.af-bento-title.white{color:white;}
.af-bento-text{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--gray-mid);line-height:1.68;}
.af-bento-text.white{color:#99b8d0;}

.af-bento-stat{
  margin-top:auto;padding-top:26px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  margin-top:auto;
}
.af-bento-stat-num{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:56px;font-weight:800;
  color:var(--amber-light);line-height:1;
}
.af-bento-stat-lbl{font-size:12.5px;color:#99b8d0;margin-top:6px;}

.af-bento-wide-layout{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:26px;}
.af-bento-wide-img{
  width:185px;height:135px;
  border-radius:14px;object-fit:cover;flex-shrink:0;
}
.af-bento-tag{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  background:var(--amber-pale);color:var(--amber);
  font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;padding:4px 11px;
  border-radius:20px;margin-bottom:10px;
  font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.5px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   S6 — EXAM & CERTIFICATION
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.af-exam{
  background:linear-gradient(138deg,var(--navy-dark) 0%,var(--navy) 100%);
  padding:96px 24px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.af-exam::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background: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'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.025'%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");
  pointer-events:none;
}
.af-exam::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;
  width:800px;height:800px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(37,150,190,.1) 0%,transparent 65%);
  top:50%;right:-250px;transform:translateY(-50%);pointer-events:none;
}
.af-exam-inner{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;position:relative;z-index:2;}
.af-exam-header{text-align:center;margin-bottom:64px;}
.af-exam-header .af-tag{
  background:rgba(245,121,61,.15);
  color:var(--amber-light);
  border-color:rgba(245,121,61,.25);
}
.af-exam-cards{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:22px;margin-bottom:46px;
}
.af-exam-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:32px 28px;
  transition:all .32s;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.af-exam-card::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;
  top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;
  background:var(--amber);
}
.af-exam-card:nth-child(2)::before{background:var(--teal);}
.af-exam-card:nth-child(3)::before{background:#9b59b6;}
.af-exam-card:hover{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-color:var(--amber);
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:0 16px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.af-exam-card:nth-child(2):hover{border-color:var(--teal);}
.af-exam-card:nth-child(3):hover{border-color:#9b59b6;}
.af-exam-card-icon{
  width:54px;height:54px;
  background:rgba(245,121,61,.18);
  border-radius:13px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:23px;color:var(--amber-light);margin-bottom:20px;
}
.af-exam-card:nth-child(2) .af-exam-card-icon{background:rgba(37,150,190,.18);color:#7dd4ef;}
.af-exam-card:nth-child(3) .af-exam-card-icon{background:rgba(155,89,182,.18);color:#c39bd3;}
.af-exam-card-title{font-weight:700;font-size:18.5px;color:white;margin-bottom:12px;font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;}
.af-exam-card-text{font-size:14.5px;color:#99b8d0;line-height:1.75;}

.af-exam-bottom{
  background:rgba(245,121,61,.1);
  border:1px solid rgba(245,121,61,.28);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:30px 40px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.af-exam-bottom-text{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:21px;color:white;line-height:1.35;
}
.af-exam-bottom-text span{color:var(--amber-light);}
.af-exam-bottom-sub{font-size:13.5px;color:#99b8d0;margin-top:7px;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   S7 — COMPARE / CONNECTION
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.af-compare{background:white;}
.af-compare-layout{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr;
  gap:0;align-items:center;
}
.af-compare-col{border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;}
.af-compare-col.af{
  background:var(--off-white);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  padding:40px 36px;
}
.af-compare-col.el{
  background:linear-gradient(148deg,var(--navy-dark),var(--navy));
  padding:40px 36px;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
}
.af-compare-divider{
  width:90px;text-align:center;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:0 12px;
}
.af-compare-vs{
  width:56px;height:56px;
  background:var(--amber);border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-weight:800;font-size:16px;color:white;
  font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 7px var(--amber-pale);
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.af-compare-line{
  width:1px;height:68px;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent,var(--border),transparent);
}
.af-compare-col-title{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:22px;font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:22px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;
}
.af-compare-col.af .af-compare-col-title{color:var(--navy);}
.af-compare-col.el .af-compare-col-title{color:white;}
.af-compare-points{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:13px;}
.af-compare-point{
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:11px;
  font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.62;
}
.af-compare-col.af .af-compare-point{color:var(--gray-mid);}
.af-compare-col.el .af-compare-point{color:#99b8d0;}
.af-compare-point i{font-size:14px;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px;}
.af-compare-col.af .af-compare-point i{color:var(--navy);}
.af-compare-col.el .af-compare-point i{color:var(--amber-light);}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   S8 — SCOPE / STATS
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.af-scope{background:var(--off-white);}
.af-scope-layout{
  max-width:780px;
  margin:0 auto;
  text-align:center;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
}

.af-scope-stat-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:15px;
  margin-top:30px;
  width:100%;
}
.af-scope-stat-card{
  background:white;border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:22px 20px;
  text-align:center;
  transition:all .32s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.af-scope-stat-card:hover{
  border-color:var(--amber);
  box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(245,121,61,.12);
  transform:translateY(-3px);
}
.af-scope-stat-num{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:34px;font-weight:800;
  color:var(--amber);line-height:1;
}
.af-scope-stat-lbl{font-size:12px;color:var(--gray-mid);margin-top:6px;line-height:1.45;}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   S11 — CTA
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.af-cta{background:var(--off-white);padding:0;overflow:hidden;}
.af-cta-wrap{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  min-height:380px;
}
.af-cta-left{
  background:linear-gradient(148deg,var(--navy-dark),var(--navy));
  padding:76px 68px 76px 72px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,90% 100%,0 100%);
  padding-right:110px;
}
.af-cta-left::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;
  width:420px;height:420px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(245,121,61,.12) 0%,transparent 68%);
  bottom:-90px;left:-60px;pointer-events:none;
}
.af-cta-left::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='32' height='32' viewBox='0 0 32 32' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Ccircle cx='2' cy='2' r='1.2' fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.035'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events:none;
}
.af-cta-left h2{
  font-size:clamp(28px,3.2vw,42px);
  color:white;margin-bottom:16px;line-height:1.18;
  position:relative;z-index:2;
}
.af-cta-left h2 span{color:var(--amber-light);}
.af-cta-left p{
  font-size:16px;color:#99b8d0;
  line-height:1.78;margin-bottom:32px;
  max-width:420px;position:relative;z-index:2;
}
.af-cta-left .af-tag{
  background:rgba(245,121,61,.15);
  color:var(--amber-light);
  border-color:rgba(245,121,61,.25);
  margin-bottom:20px;
  position:relative;z-index:2;
}
.af-cta-actions{
  display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  position:relative;z-index:2;
}
.af-cta-right{
  background:var(--off-white);
  padding:72px 68px 72px 80px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:18px;
}
.af-cta-contact-card{
  background:white;border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:24px 26px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;
  transition:all .32s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.af-cta-contact-card:hover{
  border-color:var(--amber);
  box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(245,121,61,.12);
  transform:translateY(-3px);
}
.af-cta-contact-icon{
  width:52px;height:52px;
  background:var(--amber-pale);border-radius:13px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:21px;color:var(--amber);flex-shrink:0;
}
.af-cta-contact-lbl{
  font-size:11.5px;color:var(--gray-mid);
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.7px;margin-bottom:5px;
}
.af-cta-contact-val{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:23px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);
}
.af-cta-contact-sub{font-size:12px;color:var(--gray-mid);margin-top:3px;}



/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.reveal{
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);
  transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),transform .7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.reveal.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
.reveal-left{
  opacity:0;transform:translateX(-32px);
  transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),transform .7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.reveal-left.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0);}
.reveal-right{
  opacity:0;transform:translateX(32px);
  transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),transform .7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.reveal-right.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0);}
.delay-1{transition-delay:.1s;}
.delay-2{transition-delay:.2s;}
.delay-3{transition-delay:.3s;}
.delay-4{transition-delay:.4s;}
.delay-5{transition-delay:.5s;}

/* Count-up numbers */
.count-num{display:inline-block;}

/* Back to top */
.af-back-top{
  position:fixed;bottom:30px;right:30px;z-index:999;
  width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--amber);color:white;
  border:none;cursor:pointer;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:16px;
  box-shadow:0 6px 22px rgba(245,121,61,.45);
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);
  transition:all .3s;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.af-back-top.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);pointer-events:all;}
.af-back-top:hover{background:var(--amber-light);transform:translateY(-3px);}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
══════════════════════════════════════ */
@media(max-width:1100px){
  .af-nav-links{display:none;}
  .af-nav-hamburger{display:flex;}
}
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .af-hero{grid-template-columns:1fr;min-height:auto;}
  .af-hero-right{height:420px;}
  .af-hero-left{padding:120px 40px 80px;}
  .af-about-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px;}
  .af-about-pull{position:static;}
  .af-spotlight-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .af-spotlight-img{height:320px;min-height:unset;}
  .af-spotlight-content{padding:56px 48px;}
  .af-bento{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .af-bento-card.wide{grid-column:span 2;}
  .af-bento-card.featured{grid-row:auto;}
  .af-compare-layout{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0;
  }
  .af-compare-divider{
    width:100%;flex-direction:row;padding:18px 0;height:auto;
  }
  .af-compare-line{width:60px;height:1px;}
  .af-scope-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px;}
  .af-scope-mosaic{height:340px;}
  .af-testi-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .af-faq-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px;}
  .af-faq-left{position:static;}
  .af-cta-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .af-cta-left{clip-path:none;padding:68px 44px;}
  .af-cta-right{padding:52px 44px;}
  .af-exam-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .af-footer-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:36px;}
}
@media(max-width:680px){
  .af-sec{padding:72px 20px;}
  .af-hero-left{padding:110px 24px 72px;}
  .af-hero-left h1{font-size:34px;}
  .af-hero-actions{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;}
  .af-bento{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .af-bento-card.wide{grid-column:span 1;}
  .af-bento-wide-layout{flex-direction:column;}
  .af-bento-wide-img{width:100%;height:160px;}
  .af-testi-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .af-scope-mosaic{height:auto;grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .af-scope-img.tall{grid-row:auto;}
  .af-scope-stat-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .af-cta-left{padding:52px 24px;}
  .af-cta-right{padding:44px 24px;}
  .af-spotlight-content{padding:40px 28px;}
  .af-footer-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .af-compare-layout{gap:16px;}
}


/* Thank you */

/* ══════════════════════
   FULL PAGE HERO
══════════════════════ */
.page-wrap {
  min-height: calc(100vh - 110px);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 60px 24px;
}

/* Animated gradient background */
.bg-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 20% 40%, rgba(37,150,190,0.15) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 80% 70%, rgba(245,121,61,0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 80% at 50% 10%, rgba(0,35,149,0.2) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #0d1530 0%, #1a2654 40%, #243060 70%, #1a3a55 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Dot grid */
.bg-dots {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.055) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
}

/* Animated orbit rings */
.orbit-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.orbit {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.orbit-1 { width: 340px; height: 340px; animation: spinOrbit 20s linear infinite; }
.orbit-2 { width: 560px; height: 560px; animation: spinOrbit 32s linear infinite reverse; }
.orbit-3 { width: 780px; height: 780px; animation: spinOrbit 48s linear infinite; border-style: dashed; border-color: rgba(245,121,61,0.06); }
.orbit-4 { width: 1000px; height: 1000px; animation: spinOrbit 60s linear infinite reverse; }

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

/* Orbit dot */
.orbit::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -3px; left: 50%;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--amber);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--amber);
}
.orbit-2::before { background: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--teal); }
.orbit-3::before { background: var(--fr-gold); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--fr-gold); width: 5px; height: 5px; }
.orbit-4::before { display: none; }

/* Floating particles */
.particle {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  animation: floatUp var(--dur, 8s) ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
  z-index: 1;
}
@keyframes floatUp {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 0.4; }
  50% { transform: translateY(-30px) scale(1.1); opacity: 0.7; }
}

/* ══════════════════════
   MAIN CARD
══════════════════════ */
.thank-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  max-width: 720px;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Success icon */
.success-icon-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
}
.success-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--amber);
  animation: ringPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.success-ring-2 {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,121,61,0.25);
  animation: ringPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite 0.4s;
}
.success-ring-3 {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,121,61,0.1);
  animation: ringPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite 0.8s;
}
@keyframes ringPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.06); opacity: 0.6; }
}
.success-icon-inner {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--amber) 0%, var(--amber-light) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 42px;
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(245,121,61,0.4);
  animation: iconPop 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) both;
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}
@keyframes iconPop {
  from { transform: scale(0) rotate(-180deg); opacity: 0; }
  to   { transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Confetti dots */
.confetti-dot {
  position: absolute;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: confettiPop 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) both;
}
.confetti-dot:nth-child(1)  { background: var(--amber); top: -20px; left: 50%; animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.confetti-dot:nth-child(2)  { background: var(--teal); top: 20%; right: -20px; animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.confetti-dot:nth-child(3)  { background: var(--fr-gold); bottom: -18px; left: 30%; animation-delay: 0.7s; }
.confetti-dot:nth-child(4)  { background: var(--fr-red); top: 30%; left: -18px; animation-delay: 0.8s; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; }
.confetti-dot:nth-child(5)  { background: white; bottom: 20%; right: -16px; animation-delay: 0.9s; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; }
.confetti-dot:nth-child(6)  { background: var(--amber); bottom: -14px; right: 30%; animation-delay: 1s; width: 5px; height: 5px; }
@keyframes confettiPop {
  from { transform: scale(0) translate(0, 0); opacity: 0; }
  to   { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Eyebrow tag */
.ty-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(245,121,61,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,121,61,0.25);
  color: var(--amber-light);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease both;
  animation-delay: 0.9s;
}

/* Headline */
.ty-headline {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(44px, 7vw, 80px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1.0;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease both;
  animation-delay: 1s;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}
.ty-headline em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--fr-gold);
}

/* Divider */
.ty-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 20px 0 24px;
  animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease both;
  animation-delay: 1.1s;
}
.ty-divider-line {
  width: 60px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.2));
}
.ty-divider-line.right {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
}
.ty-divider-icon {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--amber);
}

/* Body text */
.ty-body {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.85;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease both;
  animation-delay: 1.2s;
}

/* What happens next strip */
.next-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
  animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease both;
  animation-delay: 1.3s;
}
.next-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 200px;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.next-step:first-child { border-radius: 8px 0 0 8px; }
.next-step:last-child  { border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; }
.next-step:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(245,121,61,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
/* connector arrow */
.next-step:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -1px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-top: 10px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 10px solid transparent;
  border-left: 10px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  z-index: 2;
}
.ns-num {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.ns-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(245,121,61,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,121,61,0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--amber-light);
}
.ns-label {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* CTA buttons */
.ty-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
  animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease both;
  animation-delay: 1.4s;
}
.btn-main {
  background: var(--amber);
  color: white;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.btn-main:hover {
  background: var(--amber-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245,121,61,0.4);
}
.btn-sec {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.btn-sec:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: white;
}

/* Social row */
.social-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease both;
  animation-delay: 1.5s;
}
.social-row-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.soc-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.soc-btn:hover { background: var(--amber); border-color: var(--amber); color: white; }



/* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Stagger all .ty- children */
.ty-eyebrow  { opacity: 0; }
.ty-headline { opacity: 0; }
.ty-divider  { opacity: 0; }
.ty-body     { opacity: 0; }
.next-strip  { opacity: 0; }
.ty-actions  { opacity: 0; }
.social-row  { opacity: 0; }
.courses-row-label { opacity: 0; }
.course-pills { opacity: 0; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .next-strip { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .next-step { border-radius: 8px !important; max-width: 280px; width: 100%; }
  .next-step::after { display: none; }
  .ty-headline { font-size: 44px; }
  .slim-footer-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .slim-footer-contact { justify-content: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .success-icon-wrap { width: 90px; height: 90px; }
  .success-icon-inner { font-size: 32px; }
  .orbit-3, .orbit-4 { display: none; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   EXTRACTED INLINE STYLES — add to style.css
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */


/* ── Why-EL section title (white text) ───────── */
.why-el .section-title {
  color: white;
}


/* ── Cert card footer wrapper ────────────────── */
.cert-card-footer {
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f0f2fa;
}


/* ── Cert card badge / pill labels ──────────────
   Three variants: teal (beginner), amber (intermediate), orange (advanced)  */
.cert-pill {
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.cert-pill.beginner {
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  color: var(--teal);
}

.cert-pill.intermediate {
  background: var(--amber-pale);
  color: var(--amber);
}

.cert-pill.advanced {
  background: #fde8d8;
  color: var(--amber);
}


/* ── Book a Free Visit CTA wrapper ───────────── */
.cert-cta-wrap {
  margin-top: 36px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
}


/* ── Book a Free Visit button ────────────────── */
.btn-book-visit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--amber);
  color: white;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.btn-book-visit:hover {
  background: #f7924d;
}


/* ── Gallery card — object position override ─── */
.gallery-card-offset img {
  object-position: 60% center;
}


/* ── Career section-desc spacing ─────────────── */
.career-desc-spaced {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}


/* ── CTA bottom section-tag ──────────────────── */
.cta-section-tag {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
}


/* ── CTA bottom span highlight (teal) ───────────*/
.cta-highlight {
  color: var(--teal);
}


/* ── Testimonials section header ─────────────── */
.testi-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}


/* ── Testimonials h2 span (amber-light) ─────────*/
.testi-title-accent {
  color: var(--amber-light);
}


/* ── Testimonials section-desc ───────────────── */
.testi-desc {
  color: #99b8d0;
  margin: 0 auto;
}


/* ── Testimonial avatar colours ──────────────── */
.avatar-amber { background: var(--amber); }
.avatar-teal  { background: var(--teal);  }
.avatar-navy  { background: var(--navy);  }


/* ── Testimonial course dot icon ─────────────── */
.testi-dot {
  font-size: 8px;
  color: var(--amber);
}


.visit-cta-wrapper {
  margin-top: 36px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
}

.visit-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--amber);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.visit-cta-btn:hover {
  background: #f7924d;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.visit-cta-btn i {
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* review */
/* ════════════════════════════════
   REVIEWS HERO
════════════════════════════════ */
.osr-hero{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--osr-navy-dark) 0%,var(--osr-navy-mid) 60%,#1a3a60 100%);
  padding:96px 24px 0;
  text-align:center;
}
.osr-hero-dots{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
  background-image:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,255,255,.055) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:32px 32px;
}
.osr-hero-glow{
  position:absolute;top:-120px;right:-100px;
  width:480px;height:480px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(245,121,61,.16) 0%,transparent 65%);
  border-radius:50%;z-index:0;
}
.osr-hero-quote-wm{
  position:absolute;top:-40px;left:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:340px;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.035);line-height:1;
  pointer-events:none;user-select:none;z-index:0;
}
.osr-hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;}
.osr-hero-label{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--osr-amber);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:22px;}
.osr-hero-label::before,.osr-hero-label::after{content:'';width:40px;height:1px;background:rgba(245,121,61,.5);}
.osr-hero-title{font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:clamp(40px,6vw,64px);font-weight:800;color:#fff;line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:22px;}
.osr-hero-title em{font-style:italic;color:var(--osr-gold);}
.osr-hero-subtitle{font-size:16px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);line-height:1.85;max-width:600px;margin:0 auto 44px;}

/* Rating summary row */
.osr-hero-summary{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:0;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  padding-bottom:0;
}
.osr-summary-block{padding:0 40px;text-align:center;}
.osr-summary-num{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-size:46px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;line-height:1;}
.osr-summary-num em{font-style:italic;color:var(--osr-gold);}
.osr-summary-stars{color:var(--osr-gold);font-size:14px;margin:8px 0 6px;letter-spacing:2px;}
.osr-summary-label{font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);letter-spacing:.5px;}
.osr-summary-divider{width:1px;height:64px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);}

/* Curved bottom edge into next section */
.osr-hero-curve{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  /* margin-top:56px; */
  height:64px;
  
  border-radius:50% 50% 0 0 / 100% 100% 0 0;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════
   TICKER
════════════════════════════════ */
.osr-ticker{background:var(--osr-navy);padding:14px 0;overflow:hidden;border-top:3px solid var(--osr-amber);border-bottom:3px solid var(--osr-amber);}
.osr-ticker-track{display:flex;width:max-content;animation:osr-tick 26s linear infinite;}
.osr-ticker-track:hover{animation-play-state:paused;}
@keyframes osr-tick{from{transform:translateX(0);}to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}
.osr-ticker-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:0 36px;white-space:nowrap;}
.osr-ticker-item span{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-size:19px;font-weight:600;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);letter-spacing:.5px;}
.osr-ticker-dot{width:5px;height:5px;background:var(--osr-amber);border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0;}

/* ════════════════════════════════
   REVIEWS GRID SECTION
════════════════════════════════ */
.osr-reviews-section{padding:90px 0 100px;background:var(--osr-off-white);}
.osr-reviews-inner{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 48px;}
.osr-reviews-head{max-width:680px;margin:0 auto 60px;text-align:center;}
.osr-section-label{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--osr-amber);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:16px;}
.osr-section-label::before,.osr-section-label::after{content:'';width:40px;height:1px;background:var(--osr-amber);}
.osr-section-title{font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,44px);font-weight:800;color:var(--osr-navy-dark);line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:14px;}
.osr-section-title em{font-style:italic;color:var(--osr-amber);}
.osr-section-desc{font-size:15.5px;color:var(--osr-gray-mid);line-height:1.8;}

.osr-reviews-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:22px;
}
.osr-card{
  background:#fff;border-radius:12px;
  padding:30px 28px;
  border:1.5px solid #eaecf8;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  transition:all .3s;
  position:relative;
}
.osr-card:hover{border-color:var(--osr-amber);box-shadow:0 10px 36px rgba(245,121,61,.12);transform:translateY(-4px);}
.osr-card-top{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:18px;}
.osr-card-quote-icon{
  width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:9px;background:var(--osr-amber-pale);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:16px;color:var(--osr-amber);flex-shrink:0;
}
.osr-card-stars{color:var(--osr-gold);font-size:13px;letter-spacing:2px;}
.osr-card-text{font-size:14px;color:var(--osr-gray-dark);line-height:1.75;flex:1;margin-bottom:24px;}
.osr-card-footer{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid #f0f2fa;}
.osr-card-avatar{
  width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--osr-navy-dark);color:var(--osr-gold);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.osr-card-name{font-weight:700;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--osr-navy);}
.osr-card-tag{font-size:12px;color:var(--osr-gray-mid);margin-top:1px;}

/* Featured (first) card */
.osr-card-featured{
  background:var(--osr-navy-dark);border-color:var(--osr-navy-dark);
}
.osr-card-featured .osr-card-quote-icon{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:var(--osr-gold);}
.osr-card-featured .osr-card-stars{color:var(--osr-gold);}
.osr-card-featured .osr-card-text{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);}
.osr-card-featured .osr-card-footer{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);}
.osr-card-featured .osr-card-avatar{background:var(--osr-amber);color:#fff;}
.osr-card-featured .osr-card-name{color:#fff;}
.osr-card-featured .osr-card-tag{color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);}
.osr-card-featured:hover{border-color:var(--osr-amber);}

.osr-reviews-more{
  text-align:center;margin-top:48px;
}
.osr-reviews-more p{font-size:14px;color:var(--osr-gray-mid);}

/* ════════════════════════════════
   CTA SPREAD
════════════════════════════════ */
.osr-cta{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--osr-cta-bg-1) 0%,var(--osr-cta-bg-2) 55%,var(--osr-cta-bg-3) 100%);
  padding:100px 48px;
  text-align:center;
}
.osr-cta::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 20% 50%,rgba(37,150,190,.16) 0%,transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 80% 40%,rgba(212,160,23,.16) 0%,transparent 50%);
}
.osr-cta-dots{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:36px 36px;
}
.osr-cta-watermark{
  position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:260px;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  pointer-events:none;user-select:none;
  line-height:1;white-space:nowrap;z-index:0;
}
.osr-cta-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;}
.osr-cta-label{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--osr-gold);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}
.osr-cta-label::before,.osr-cta-label::after{content:'';width:40px;height:1px;background:rgba(212,160,23,.5);}
.osr-cta-title{font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:clamp(34px,5vw,56px);font-weight:800;color:#fff;line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:20px;}
.osr-cta-title em{font-style:italic;color:var(--osr-gold);}
.osr-cta-desc{font-size:16px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:40px;}
.osr-cta-buttons{display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.osr-btn-primary{background:var(--osr-amber);color:#fff;padding:14px 28px;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;transition:all .25s;font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;}
.osr-btn-primary:hover{background:var(--osr-amber-light);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(245,121,61,.4);}
.osr-btn-outline{background:transparent;color:#fff;padding:14px 28px;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;transition:all .25s;}
.osr-btn-outline:hover{border-color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);}


/* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
@keyframes osr-fadeUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}}
.osr-hero-label{animation:osr-fadeUp .6s ease both .15s;opacity:0;}
.osr-hero-title{animation:osr-fadeUp .6s ease both .3s;opacity:0;}
.osr-hero-subtitle{animation:osr-fadeUp .6s ease both .45s;opacity:0;}
.osr-hero-summary{animation:osr-fadeUp .6s ease both .6s;opacity:0;}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .osr-reviews-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .osr-summary-divider{height:48px;}
  .osr-summary-block{padding:0 26px;}
}
@media(max-width:768px){
  .osr-nav{display:none;}
  .osr-mob-btn{display:block;}
  .osr-reviews-inner{padding:0 24px;}
  .osr-reviews-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .osr-hero{padding:72px 24px 0;}
  .osr-summary-block{padding:14px 22px;}
  .osr-summary-divider{display:none;}
  .osr-footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px;}
  .osr-cta{padding:80px 24px;}
}
@media(max-width:480px){
  .osr-footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .osr-footer-bottom-inner{flex-direction:column;text-align:center;}
}

/* ttc */
 /* ══ TOPBAR ══ */
  .ttc-topbar { background: var(--amber); padding: 9px 0; font-size: 13px; color: #fff; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
  .ttc-topbar-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: auto; padding: 0 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
  .ttc-topbar a { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }
  .ttc-topbar a:hover { color: #ffe0c8; }
  .ttc-topbar i { margin-right: 6px; }

  /* ══ HEADER ══ */
  header { background: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(26,35,126,0.10); position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1000; }
  .ttc-header-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: auto; padding: 0 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 72px; }
  .ttc-logo img { height: 52px; object-fit: contain; }
  .ttc-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
  .ttc-nav-link { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; padding: 8px 13px; border-radius: 6px; transition: all 0.2s; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
  .ttc-nav-link i.ttc-nav-icon { font-size: 13px; color: var(--amber); }
  .ttc-nav-link:hover { background: var(--gray-light); color: var(--amber); }
  .ttc-dropdown { position: relative; }
  .ttc-dropdown-menu { display: none; position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 0; background: white; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(26,35,126,0.15); padding: 10px 0; min-width: 220px; border-top: 3px solid var(--amber); z-index: 100; }
  .ttc-dropdown:hover .ttc-dropdown-menu { display: block; }
  .ttc-dropdown-menu a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 9px 18px; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.15s; }
  .ttc-dropdown-menu a i { color: var(--amber); font-size: 13px; width: 16px; }
  .ttc-dropdown-menu a:hover { background: var(--amber-pale); color: var(--amber); padding-left: 22px; }
  .ttc-dropdown-menu .ttc-menu-divider { height: 1px; background: #f0f2fa; margin: 6px 14px; }
  .ttc-dropdown-menu .ttc-menu-group-label { font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.8px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gray-mid); padding: 6px 18px 2px; pointer-events: none; }
  .ttc-nav-cta { background: var(--amber); color: white; padding: 9px 20px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; margin-left: 8px; transition: all 0.2s; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
  .ttc-nav-cta:hover { background: var(--amber-light); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255,111,0,0.35); }
  .ttc-mobile-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: none; font-size: 22px; color: var(--navy); cursor: pointer; }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════
     SECTION 1 — HERO BANNER
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  .ttc-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 560px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--navy-dark);
  }

  /* layered background */
  .ttc-hero-bg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(36,48,96,0.97) 0%, rgba(54,73,132,0.92) 50%, rgba(26,122,158,0.88) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
  }
  /* big decorative circles */
  .ttc-hero-circle-1 {
    position: absolute; width: 520px; height: 520px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,121,61,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -120px; right: -100px; z-index: 1;
  }
  .ttc-hero-circle-2 {
    position: absolute; width: 380px; height: 380px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37,150,190,0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -80px; left: -60px; z-index: 1;
  }
  /* dot grid texture */
  .ttc-hero-dots {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
  }

  .ttc-hero-inner {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: auto;
    padding: 90px 24px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .ttc-hero-breadcrumb {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .ttc-hero-breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
  .ttc-hero-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--amber-light); }
  .ttc-hero-breadcrumb i { font-size: 8px; }

  .ttc-hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(245,121,61,0.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245,121,61,0.32);
    color: var(--amber-light);
    font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600;
    padding: 6px 18px; border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 26px; letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  }

  .ttc-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 5.5vw, 64px);
    color: white;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  }
  .ttc-hero h1 em {
    color: var(--amber-light);
    font-style: normal;
    position: relative;
  }
  .ttc-hero h1 em::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2px; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--amber);
    border-radius: 2px;
    opacity: 0.5;
  }

  .ttc-hero-sub {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
  }

  /* pill row */
  .ttc-hero-pills {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
    justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 44px;
  }
  .ttc-hero-pill {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 500;
    padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 10px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
  }
  .ttc-hero-pill:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28); }
  .ttc-hero-pill i { color: var(--teal); font-size: 13px; }

  /* CTA buttons */
  .ttc-hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .ttc-btn-primary {
    background: var(--amber); color: white;
    padding: 14px 30px; border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
    transition: all 0.25s; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  }
  .ttc-btn-primary:hover { background: var(--amber-light); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245,121,61,0.45); }
  .ttc-btn-ghost {
    background: transparent; color: white;
    padding: 14px 30px; border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
    transition: all 0.25s; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  }
  .ttc-btn-ghost:hover { border-color: white; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }

  /* bottom stat bar inside hero */
  .ttc-hero-stat-bar {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    gap: 0; margin-top: 56px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .ttc-hero-stat-item {
    flex: 1; padding: 18px 24px; text-align: center;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  }
  .ttc-hero-stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
  .ttc-hero-stat-num {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--amber-light); display: block;
  }
  .ttc-hero-stat-label { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-top: 3px; }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════
     SECTION COMMON
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  .ttc-section { padding: 88px 24px; }
  .ttc-section-inner { max-width: 1100px; margin: auto; }
  .ttc-section-tag {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: var(--amber-pale); color: var(--amber);
    font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; padding: 5px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .ttc-section-title { font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px); color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .ttc-section-title span { color: var(--amber); }
  .ttc-section-desc { font-size: 16px; color: var(--gray-mid); line-height: 1.78; }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════
     SECTION 2 — ABOUT (centered)
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  .ttc-about { background: var(--off-white); }
  .ttc-about-center { text-align: center; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .ttc-about-center .ttc-section-desc { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 28px; }

  .ttc-about-quote {
    background: white;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--amber);
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    padding: 20px 28px;
    margin: 32px auto;
    max-width: 720px;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.7;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(36,48,96,0.07);
    position: relative;
  }
  .ttc-about-quote::before {
    content: '\201C';
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 72px;
    color: var(--amber);
    opacity: 0.18;
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px; left: 14px;
    line-height: 1;
  }

  .ttc-about-body-text {
    font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--gray-mid);
    line-height: 1.82; margin-bottom: 18px;
    max-width: 760px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* stat cards row */
  .ttc-about-stats {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 44px; max-width: 860px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
  }
  .ttc-about-stat-card {
    background: white; border: 1px solid #e0e6f4; border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 24px 16px; text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(36,48,96,0.06); transition: all 0.25s;
  }
  .ttc-about-stat-card:hover { border-color: var(--amber); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(245,121,61,0.12); }
  .ttc-about-stat-icon { font-size: 28px; color: var(--amber); margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .ttc-about-stat-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); display: block; }
  .ttc-about-stat-label { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--gray-mid); margin-top: 4px; line-height: 1.4; }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════
     SECTION 3 — CBSE
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  .ttc-cbse { background: var(--navy); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .ttc-cbse::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 30px 30px;
  }
  .ttc-cbse::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute;
    width: 500px; height: 500px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,121,61,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -150px; right: -100px;
  }
  .ttc-cbse .ttc-section-title { color: white; }
  .ttc-cbse .ttc-section-desc { color: #99b8d0; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 52px; }
  .ttc-cbse .ttc-section-tag { background: rgba(245,121,61,0.15); color: #f7924d; }
  .ttc-cbse-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 52px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }

  .ttc-cbse-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .ttc-cbse-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 18px; padding: 36px 28px;
    text-align: center; transition: all 0.3s;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .ttc-cbse-card::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--amber), var(--teal));
    transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform 0.3s;
  }
  .ttc-cbse-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09); border-color: rgba(245,121,61,0.3); transform: translateY(-6px); }
  .ttc-cbse-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .ttc-cbse-icon {
    width: 70px; height: 70px;
    background: rgba(245,121,61,0.14);
    border-radius: 18px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 28px; color: var(--amber-light); margin: 0 auto 22px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  .ttc-cbse-card:hover .ttc-cbse-icon { background: var(--amber); color: white; }
  .ttc-cbse-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 20px; color: white; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .ttc-cbse-desc { font-size: 14px; color: #99b8d0; line-height: 1.7; }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════
     SECTION 4 — LEARNING BEYOND MARKS
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  .ttc-beyond { background: white; }
  .ttc-beyond-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 56px; }
  .ttc-beyond-header .ttc-section-desc { max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }

  .ttc-beyond-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
  .ttc-beyond-card {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px;
    background: var(--off-white); border: 1px solid #e8ecf6;
    border-radius: 16px; padding: 28px 26px; transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  .ttc-beyond-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(37,150,190,0.1); background: var(--teal-pale); }
  .ttc-beyond-card-icon {
    width: 56px; height: 56px; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: white; border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px; color: var(--teal);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37,150,190,0.15);
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  .ttc-beyond-card:hover .ttc-beyond-card-icon { background: var(--teal); color: white; }
  .ttc-beyond-card-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 18px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .ttc-beyond-card-desc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-mid); line-height: 1.68; }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════
     SECTION 5 — WHY ENGLISHLABS (features strip)
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  .ttc-features { background: var(--off-white); }
  .ttc-features-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 52px; }
  .ttc-features-header .ttc-section-desc { max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto; }

  .ttc-features-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  .ttc-feature-card {
    background: white; border: 1px solid #e0e6f4; border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 30px 20px; text-align: center; transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  .ttc-feature-card:hover { border-color: var(--amber); transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(245,121,61,0.1); }
  .ttc-feature-card-icon {
    width: 60px; height: 60px; background: var(--amber-pale); border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px; color: var(--amber); margin: 0 auto 16px; transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  .ttc-feature-card:hover .ttc-feature-card-icon { background: var(--amber); color: white; }
  .ttc-feature-card-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 16px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .ttc-feature-card-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-mid); line-height: 1.6; }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════
     SECTION 6 — HOW WE BRIGHTEN SCORES (replaces FAQ + Testimonials)
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  .ttc-brighten { background: var(--navy); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .ttc-brighten::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 28px 28px;
  }
  .ttc-brighten::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute;
    width: 460px; height: 460px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37,150,190,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -120px; left: -80px; pointer-events: none;
  }
  .ttc-brighten-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 56px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .ttc-brighten .ttc-section-title { color: white; }
  .ttc-brighten .ttc-section-desc { color: #99b8d0; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .ttc-brighten .ttc-section-tag { background: rgba(245,121,61,0.15); color: #f7924d; }

  .ttc-brighten-list {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px;
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
  }
  .ttc-brighten-item {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 18px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
    border-radius: 16px; padding: 26px 24px; transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  .ttc-brighten-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09); border-color: rgba(245,121,61,0.3); transform: translateX(4px); }
  .ttc-brighten-num {
    width: 40px; height: 40px; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--amber); border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: white;
  }
  .ttc-brighten-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; margin-bottom: 5px; }
  .ttc-brighten-desc { font-size: 13.5px; color: #99b8d0; line-height: 1.65; }

  /* ══ CTA ══ */
  .ttc-cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
    padding: 80px 24px; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .ttc-cta-section::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(37,150,190,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%); }
  .ttc-cta-section .ttc-section-tag { background: rgba(37,150,190,0.15); color: #7dd4ef; display: inline-flex; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .ttc-cta-section h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px); color: white; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .ttc-cta-section p { font-size: 16px; color: #99b8d0; margin-bottom: 36px; max-width: 500px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .ttc-cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; z-index: 2; }

  /* ══ FOOTER ══ */
  footer { background: var(--navy-dark); color: #99b8d0; }
  .ttc-footer-main { padding: 72px 24px 40px; }
  .ttc-footer-grid { max-width: 1200px; margin: auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr; gap: 48px; }
  .ttc-footer-logo img { height: 44px; margin-bottom: 16px; filter: brightness(1.1); }
  .ttc-footer-about { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 22px; }
  .ttc-footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
  .ttc-footer-social-btn { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #99b8d0; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s; }
  .ttc-footer-social-btn:hover { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); color: white; }
  .ttc-footer-col-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 17px; color: white; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--amber); display: inline-block; }
  .ttc-footer-links { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
  .ttc-footer-links li a { color: #99b8d0; text-decoration: none; font-size: 13.5px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; transition: all 0.2s; }
  .ttc-footer-links li a i { font-size: 11px; color: var(--amber); width: 14px; }
  .ttc-footer-links li a:hover { color: white; padding-left: 4px; }
  .ttc-footer-contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 13.5px; }
  .ttc-footer-contact-icon { width: 32px; height: 32px; background: rgba(255,111,0,0.12); border-radius: 7px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 13px; color: var(--amber); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
  .ttc-footer-contact-text a { color: #99b8d0; text-decoration: none; }
  .ttc-footer-contact-text a:hover { color: white; }
  .ttc-footer-bottom { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2); padding: 18px 24px; }
  .ttc-footer-bottom-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: auto; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; font-size: 13px; }
  .ttc-footer-rating { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
  .ttc-footer-rating i { font-size: 12px; color: var(--teal); }

  /* ══ ANIMATIONS ══ */
  @keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); } to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
  .ttc-hero-inner > * { animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease both; }
  .ttc-hero-breadcrumb { animation-delay: 0s; }
  .ttc-hero-badge { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
  .ttc-hero h1 { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
  .ttc-hero-sub { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
  .ttc-hero-pills { animation-delay: 0.25s; }
  .ttc-hero-actions { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
  .ttc-hero-stat-bar { animation-delay: 0.38s; }

  /* ══ RESPONSIVE ══ */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ttc-cbse-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ttc-beyond-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ttc-features-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ttc-brighten-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ttc-about-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ttc-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
    .ttc-hero-stat-bar { flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .ttc-hero-stat-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
    .ttc-hero-stat-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ttc-nav { display: none; }
    .ttc-mobile-toggle { display: block; }
    .ttc-features-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ttc-about-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .ttc-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ttc-footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  }


  /* enquire */
  
  /* ── PAGE HERO STRIP ── */
  .enquiry-page-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
    padding: 48px 24px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .enquiry-page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 38px); color: white; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .enquiry-page-hero h1 span { color: var(--amber-light); }
  .enquiry-page-hero p { font-size: 14.5px; color: #99b8d0; }

  /* ── FORM SECTION WRAPPER ── */
  .enquiry-form-section { padding: 60px 24px 80px; }
  .enquiry-form-outer { max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }

  /* ── FORM CARD ── */
  .enquiry-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(22,32,70,0.16);
  }

  .enquiry-card-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
    padding: 26px 22px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .enquiry-card-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='28' height='28' viewBox='0 0 28 28' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Ccircle cx='2' cy='2' r='1.2' fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.06'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .enquiry-card-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    margin: 0;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }
  .enquiry-card-title span { color: var(--amber-light); }
  .enquiry-card-sub {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #c7d3ec;
    margin-top: 6px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }

  /* ── FORM BODY ── */
  .enquiry-card-body { padding: 26px 24px 28px; }

  /* ── FIELD ── */
  .enquiry-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; margin-bottom: 14px; }

  .enquiry-input,
  .enquiry-select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    border: 1.5px solid #e0e5f2;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-body);
    background: var(--off-white);
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s;
    outline: none;
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .enquiry-input::placeholder { color: #adb8cc; }
  .enquiry-input:focus,
  .enquiry-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--amber);
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(245,121,61,0.10);
  }

  .enquiry-select-wrap { position: relative; }
  .enquiry-select-wrap::after {
    content: '\f078';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    right: 14px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gray-mid);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .enquiry-input-icon { position: relative; }
  .enquiry-input-icon i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 13px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--amber);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .enquiry-input-icon .enquiry-input { padding-left: 36px; }

  .enquiry-textarea {
    resize: none;
    min-height: 90px;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .enquiry-privacy {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .enquiry-privacy input[type="checkbox"] {
    margin-top: 2px;
    accent-color: var(--amber);
    width: 14px; height: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .enquiry-privacy label {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--gray-mid);
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .enquiry-submit {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--amber);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    cursor: pointer;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: all 0.25s;
  }
  .enquiry-submit:hover {
    background: var(--amber-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245,121,61,0.38);
  }
  .enquiry-submit:active { transform: translateY(0); }

  /* ── SUCCESS STATE ── */
  .enquiry-success {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px 0 10px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .enquiry-success-icon {
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    background: #e8fff4;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 26px; color: #1a9e6a;
  }
  .enquiry-success h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 19px;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 0;
  }
  .enquiry-success p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--gray-mid);
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 300px;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .enquiry-success-callbtn {
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
    background:var(--amber);color:white;padding:10px 20px;
    border-radius:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:13px;
    text-decoration:none;margin-top:4px;
  }

  
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .enquiry-nav { display: none; }
    .enquiry-mobile-toggle { display: block; }
    .enquiry-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .enquiry-footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .enquiry-card-body { padding: 22px 18px 24px; }
  }
  
  
  
  /*NEW*/