/* ===================================================================
   Easynaukri4u — EdTech / CareerTech Theme
   Palette: deep navy + teal accents on warm-neutral light surfaces.
   Readable, professional, exam-prep aesthetic. Not too dark, not too bright.
   =================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Primary ramp — deep navy/indigo-blue */
  --c-primary-50:  #eef4ff;
  --c-primary-100: #d9e6ff;
  --c-primary-200: #b6ccff;
  --c-primary-300: #84a8ff;
  --c-primary-400: #5683f5;
  --c-primary-500: #2f63e6;
  --c-primary-600: #1f4fcf;
  --c-primary-700: #1a3eac;
  --c-primary-800: #16337f;  /* brand */
  --c-primary-900: #122a63;
  --c-primary-950: #0c1b3d;

  /* Secondary / accent — teal-green (growth, success) */
  --c-accent-50:  #e9fbf5;
  --c-accent-100: #c6f3e3;
  --c-accent-200: #90e6c9;
  --c-accent-300: #54d3aa;
  --c-accent-400: #2bba8b;
  --c-accent-500: #159b70;
  --c-accent-600: #0d7c5a;
  --c-accent-700: #0a6349;

  /* Warm-neutral surface tones */
  --c-neutral-0:   #ffffff;
  --c-neutral-50:  #fafbfc;
  --c-neutral-100: #f3f5f8;
  --c-neutral-200: #e6eaf0;
  --c-neutral-300: #d2d9e3;
  --c-neutral-400: #9aa6b8;
  --c-neutral-500: #6b7891;
  --c-neutral-600: #4b5973;
  --c-neutral-700: #34405c;
  --c-neutral-800: #1f2940;
  --c-neutral-900: #121a2e;

  /* Semantic */
  --c-success: #159b70;
  --c-warning: #d98a00;
  --c-error:   #d23b3b;

  /* Warm / orange ramp */
  --c-warm-50:  #fff7ed;
  --c-warm-100: #ffedd5;
  --c-warm-200: #fed7aa;
  --c-warm-300: #fdba74;
  --c-warm-400: #fb923c;
  --c-warm-500: #f97316;
  --c-warm-600: #ea580c;
  --c-warm-700: #c2410c;
  --c-warm-800: #9a3412;
  --c-warm-900: #7c2d12;
  --c-neutral-250: #dce2eb;

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: "Plus Jakarta Sans", "Segoe UI", system-ui, -apple-system, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: "Source Serif 4", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-mono: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, "Liberation Mono", "Courier New", monospace;

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

  /* Radii */
  --r-sm: 6px;
  --r-md: 10px;
  --r-lg: 16px;
  --r-xl: 24px;
  --r-pill: 999px;

  /* Unified Card Design System Tokens (Consistent across ALL cards) */
  --r-card: 18px;
  --c-card-bg: #ffffff;
  --c-card-border: #e2e8f0;
  --c-card-border-hover: rgba(26, 62, 172, 0.35);
  --sh-card: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(18, 42, 99, 0.05), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(18, 42, 99, 0.02);
  --sh-card-hover: 0 22px 42px -10px rgba(18, 42, 99, 0.14), 0 10px 18px -4px rgba(18, 42, 99, 0.05);
  --transition-card: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.32s ease;
  --card-padding: 28px 26px;

  /* Shadows */
  --sh-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(18,42,94,.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(18,42,94,.08);
  --sh-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(18,42,94,.08), 0 2px 4px rgba(18,42,94,.05);
  --sh-lg: 0 12px 32px rgba(18,42,94,.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(18,42,94,.08);
  --sh-xl: 0 24px 60px rgba(18,42,94,.18);

  --container: 1180px;
  --header-h: 72px;

  --transition: 220ms cubic-bezier(.4,.0,.2,1);
}

/* ----------------------- Reset ----------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--c-neutral-800);
  background: var(--c-neutral-50);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img, svg, video { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--c-primary-700); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--c-primary-500); }
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 { font-family: var(--font-sans); line-height: 1.2; color: var(--c-primary-950); margin: 0 0 var(--s-4); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.2rem + 3vw, 3.1rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.1rem + 2vw, 2.3rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 1vw, 1.5rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
p { margin: 0 0 var(--s-4); }
ul, ol { margin: 0 0 var(--s-4); padding-left: 1.3rem; }
li { margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
hr { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200); margin: var(--s-6) 0; }
strong { color: var(--c-neutral-900); font-weight: 700; }
em { color: var(--c-primary-700); }

/* ----------------------- Layout ----------------------- */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--s-5); }
.section { padding: var(--s-8) 0; }
.section--tight { padding: var(--s-7) 0; }
.section--alt { background: var(--c-neutral-100); }
.section--primary { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary-900), var(--c-primary-800)); color: #e7eeff; }
.section--primary h2, .section--primary h3 { color: #fff; }

.grid { display: grid; gap: var(--s-5); }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.center, .text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left { text-align: left; }
.text-muted { color: var(--c-neutral-500); }
.text-white { color: #ffffff; }
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; } .mt-2 { margin-top: var(--s-2); } .mt-4 { margin-top: var(--s-4); }
.mt-6 { margin-top: var(--s-6); } .mt-8 { margin-top: var(--s-8); }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; } .mb-2 { margin-bottom: var(--s-2); } .mb-4 { margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.mb-6 { margin-bottom: var(--s-6); } .mb-8 { margin-bottom: var(--s-8); }
.lead { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--c-neutral-600); line-height: 1.65; }
.stat-number { display: block; font-size: 2.25rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--c-primary-700); line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: var(--s-1); }
.stat-label { display: block; font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-neutral-800); margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.form-status { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; min-height: 1.4em; margin-top: var(--s-2); }


/* ----------------------- Header / Nav ----------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  height: var(--header-h);
}
.site-header__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 100%; gap: var(--s-5); }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-3); font-weight: 800; color: var(--c-primary-900); font-size: 1.15rem; }
.brand__mark {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary-600), var(--c-accent-500));
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.05rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand__name b { color: var(--c-primary-700); }
.brand__name span { color: var(--c-accent-600); font-weight: 700; }

.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-2); }
.nav__link {
  color: var(--c-neutral-700); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem;
  padding: var(--s-2) var(--s-3); border-radius: var(--r-sm); position: relative;
}
.nav__link:hover { color: var(--c-primary-700); background: var(--c-primary-50); }
.nav__link.is-active { color: var(--c-primary-700); }
.nav__link.is-active::after { content:""; position: absolute; left: var(--s-3); right: var(--s-3); bottom: 2px; height: 2px; background: var(--c-accent-500); border-radius: 2px; }

.has-dropdown { position: relative; }
.dropdown {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 6px); left: 0;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); min-width: 260px; padding: var(--s-2);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(6px); transition: var(--transition);
  display: grid; gap: 2px;
}
.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown, .has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.dropdown a { display: flex; gap: var(--s-3); padding: var(--s-3); border-radius: var(--r-sm); color: var(--c-neutral-700); align-items: flex-start; }
.dropdown a:hover { background: var(--c-primary-50); color: var(--c-primary-700); }
.dropdown a b { display: block; font-size: .95rem; }
.dropdown a small { color: var(--c-neutral-500); font-size: .82rem; }

.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: var(--s-2);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; padding: 11px 20px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  border: 1px solid transparent; cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none; line-height: 1;
}
.btn--primary { background: var(--c-primary-700); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--sh-md); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--c-primary-600); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); }
.btn--accent { background: var(--c-accent-500); color: #fff; }
.btn--accent:hover { background: var(--c-accent-600); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--c-primary-700); border-color: var(--c-primary-200); }
.btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--c-primary-50); border-color: var(--c-primary-300); }
.btn--outline { background: transparent; color: var(--c-primary-700); border: 2px solid var(--c-primary-600); }
.btn--outline:hover { background: var(--c-primary-700); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); }
.btn--light { background: #fff; color: var(--c-primary-800); }
.btn--light:hover { background: var(--c-primary-50); color: var(--c-primary-700); }
.btn--lg { padding: 14px 26px; font-size: 1rem; }

.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: var(--s-2); }
.nav-toggle span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--c-neutral-800); border-radius: 2px; position: relative; transition: var(--transition); }
.nav-toggle span + span { margin-top: 5px; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ----------------------- Hero ----------------------- */
.hero { position: relative; padding: var(--s-9) 0 var(--s-8); overflow: hidden; background:
  radial-gradient(1200px 500px at 80% -10%, rgba(43,186,139,.10), transparent 60%),
  radial-gradient(900px 600px at 10% 20%, rgba(47,99,230,.12), transparent 55%),
  linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-primary-50), var(--c-neutral-50) 70%); }
.hero__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: var(--s-7); align-items: center; }
.hero__copy { position: relative; }
.hero__eyebrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-2); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--c-primary-100); color: var(--c-primary-700); font-weight: 700; font-size: .82rem; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); margin-bottom: var(--s-4); box-shadow: var(--sh-sm); }
.hero__eyebrow .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--c-accent-500); }
.hero h1 { margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.hero h1 .grad { background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--c-primary-600), var(--c-accent-500)); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.hero__lead { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--c-neutral-600); max-width: 56ch; margin-bottom: var(--s-6); }
.hero__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-3); margin-bottom: var(--s-6); }
.hero__trust { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-5); color: var(--c-neutral-500); font-size: .9rem; }
.hero__trust b { display: block; font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--c-primary-800); font-weight: 800; }

.hero__visual { position: relative; }
.hero__card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200); border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-xl); padding: var(--s-5); position: relative;
}
.hero__card h4 { margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.mock-test-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-3); padding: var(--s-3); border-radius: var(--r-md); border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200); margin-bottom: var(--s-2); transition: var(--transition); }
.mock-test-row:hover { border-color: var(--c-primary-200); background: var(--c-primary-50); }
.mock-test-row .ic { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: var(--r-sm); background: var(--c-primary-50); color: var(--c-primary-700); display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.mock-test-row b { font-size: .92rem; }
.mock-test-row small { color: var(--c-neutral-500); display: block; font-size: .8rem; }
.mock-test-row .bar { margin-left: auto; width: 70px; height: 6px; border-radius: 6px; background: var(--c-neutral-200); overflow: hidden; }
.mock-test-row .bar i { display: block; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-primary-500), var(--c-accent-500)); border-radius: 6px; }
.float-chip {
  position: absolute; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); padding: 10px 14px; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-neutral-700);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.float-chip--tl { top: -14px; left: -18px; }
.float-chip--br { bottom: -16px; right: -12px; }
.float-chip .pill { background: var(--c-accent-100); color: var(--c-accent-700); padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); font-size: .75rem; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__visual { order: -1; max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .float-chip { display: none; }
}

/* ----------------------- Badges / pills ----------------------- */
.pill { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; background: var(--c-primary-50); color: var(--c-primary-700); }
.pill--primary { background: var(--c-primary-50); color: var(--c-primary-700); }
.pill--accent { background: var(--c-accent-50); color: var(--c-accent-700); }
.pill--warn, .pill--warm { background: #fff4e0; color: var(--c-warning); }
.pill--success { background: #f0fdf4; color: #15803d; border: 1px solid rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.16); }
.pill--rose { background: #fff1f2; color: #be123c; border: 1px solid rgba(190, 18, 60, 0.16); }

.badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; text-decoration: none; }
.badge--primary { background: var(--c-primary-50); color: var(--c-primary-700); border: 1px solid var(--c-primary-200); }
.badge--accent { background: var(--c-accent-50); color: var(--c-accent-700); border: 1px solid var(--c-accent-200); }
.badge--warm { background: #fff8eb; color: var(--c-warning); border: 1px solid #fed7aa; }
.badge--success { background: #f0fdf4; color: #15803d; border: 1px solid rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.2); }
.badge--rose { background: #fff1f2; color: #be123c; border: 1px solid rgba(190, 18, 60, 0.2); }

.eyebrow { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--c-accent-600); margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }

/* ----------------------- Cards ----------------------- */
.card {
  background: var(--c-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: var(--card-padding);
  transition: var(--transition-card);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card);
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--c-card-border-hover);
}
.card__icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary-600), var(--c-primary-800));
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}
.card:hover .card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px) rotate(4deg);
}
.card__icon--accent { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-accent-400), var(--c-accent-600)); }
.card__icon--warm { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0a93b, #d98a00); }
.card h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--c-primary-950);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
}
.card p {
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.card__link {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
  font-size: .92rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap 0.25s ease, color var(--transition);
}
.card__link:hover { gap: 10px; color: var(--c-primary-500); }

/* Feature list with check icons */
.feat-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.feat-list li { display: flex; gap: var(--s-3); align-items: flex-start; padding: var(--s-3) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-100); }
.feat-list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.feat-list .tick { width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 6px; background: var(--c-accent-100); color: var(--c-accent-700); display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.feat-list b { display: block; font-size: .98rem; }
.feat-list span { color: var(--c-neutral-500); font-size: .88rem; }

/* ----------------------- Stats ----------------------- */
.stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--s-5); }
.stat { text-align: center; padding: var(--s-5); background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-radius: var(--r-lg); }
.stat b { display: block; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 1.2rem + 2vw, 2.6rem); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; line-height: 1; }
.stat span { display: block; margin-top: var(--s-2); color: #c4d4ff; font-size: .9rem; }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* ----------------------- Page header (interior) ----------------------- */
.page-head { padding: var(--s-8) 0 var(--s-6); background:
  radial-gradient(800px 400px at 90% -20%, rgba(43,186,139,.12), transparent 60%),
  linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-primary-50), var(--c-neutral-50)); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200); }
.breadcrumb { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--c-neutral-500); margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--c-neutral-600); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--c-primary-700); }
.breadcrumb .sep { margin: 0 6px; color: var(--c-neutral-300); }
.page-head h1 { margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.page-head p { max-width: 64ch; color: var(--c-neutral-600); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ----------------------- Article / prose ----------------------- */
.prose { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.prose h2 { margin-top: var(--s-7); margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.prose h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.prose h3 { margin-top: var(--s-6); margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.prose p { color: var(--c-neutral-700); }
.prose ul, .prose ol { color: var(--c-neutral-700); }
.prose blockquote { margin: var(--s-5) 0; padding: var(--s-4) var(--s-5); border-left: 4px solid var(--c-accent-400); background: var(--c-accent-50); border-radius: 0 var(--r-md) var(--r-md) 0; font-style: italic; color: var(--c-neutral-700); }
.prose img { border-radius: var(--r-lg); margin: var(--s-5) 0; box-shadow: var(--sh-md); }
.prose figure { margin: var(--s-5) 0; }
.prose figcaption { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--c-neutral-500); text-align: center; margin-top: var(--s-2); }
.prose table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: var(--s-5) 0; font-size: .92rem; }
.prose th, .prose td { border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200); padding: 10px 12px; text-align: left; }
.prose th { background: var(--c-primary-50); color: var(--c-primary-800); font-weight: 700; }
.prose tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--c-neutral-50); }
.prose .key-takeaways { background: var(--c-primary-50); border: 1px solid var(--c-primary-100); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: var(--s-5); margin: var(--s-6) 0; }
.prose .key-takeaways h3 { margin-top: 0; color: var(--c-primary-800); }

/* ----------------------- Article meta / share ----------------------- */
.article-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-4); padding: var(--s-4) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200); margin-bottom: var(--s-6); color: var(--c-neutral-500); font-size: .9rem; }
.author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-3); }
.author__avatar { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary-500), var(--c-accent-500)); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; font-weight: 800; }
.author b { color: var(--c-neutral-800); font-size: .92rem; }
.author small { display: block; font-size: .8rem; }

/* ----------------------- Blog list ----------------------- */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--s-5); }
.post-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200); border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; transition: var(--transition); display: flex; flex-direction: column; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); border-color: var(--c-primary-200); }
.post-card__media { aspect-ratio: 16/9; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary-100), var(--c-accent-100)); position: relative; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--c-primary-700); }
.post-card__media .cat { position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.95); color: var(--c-primary-700); font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); }
.post-card__body { padding: var(--s-4); display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.post-card__title { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-primary-950); margin: 0 0 var(--s-2); line-height: 1.3; transition: color 0.2s ease; }
.post-card__title a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.post-card:hover .post-card__title,
.post-card__title a:hover { color: var(--c-primary-600); }
.post-card__excerpt { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--c-neutral-600); flex: 1; line-height: 1.5; }
.post-card__foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: var(--s-3); font-size: .8rem; color: var(--c-neutral-500); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ----------------------- CTA band ----------------------- */
.cta-band { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary-800), var(--c-primary-950)); border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: var(--s-7); color: #e7eeff; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-band::after { content:""; position: absolute; right: -40px; top: -40px; width: 240px; height: 240px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(43,186,139,.35), transparent 70%); }
.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; max-width: 18ch; }
.cta-band p { color: #c4d4ff; max-width: 52ch; }
.cta-band__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-3); margin-top: var(--s-5); position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ----------------------- FAQ ----------------------- */
.faq { border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200); border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; background: #fff; }
.faq details { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-100); }
.faq details:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.faq summary { padding: var(--s-4) var(--s-5); font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-primary-900); cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-3); }
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after { content: "+"; font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--c-accent-600); transition: var(--transition); }
.faq details[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq details[open] summary { background: var(--c-primary-50); }
.faq .a { padding: 0 var(--s-5) var(--s-4); color: var(--c-neutral-600); }

/* ----------------------- Forms ----------------------- */
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-4); }
.field { margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.field label { display: block; font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--c-neutral-700); margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-300); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--c-neutral-800); background: #fff; transition: var(--transition);
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--c-primary-500); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(47,99,230,.15); }
.field textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ----------------------- Footer ----------------------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--c-primary-950); color: #aebbd6; padding: var(--s-8) 0 var(--s-5); margin-top: var(--s-8); }
.site-footer a { color: #c4d4ff; }
.site-footer a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--s-6); }
.footer-grid h4 { color: #fff; font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.footer-grid ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-grid li { margin-bottom: var(--s-2); font-size: .9rem; }
.footer-brand .brand { color: #fff; margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.footer-brand p { font-size: .9rem; color: #aebbd6; max-width: 36ch; }
.footer-bottom { margin-top: var(--s-6); padding-top: var(--s-5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--s-3); font-size: .85rem; color: #8a9bbf; }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 500px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ----------------------- AdSense slot ----------------------- */
.ad-slot { background: var(--c-neutral-100); border: 1px dashed var(--c-neutral-300); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: var(--s-3); text-align: center; margin: var(--s-6) 0; min-height: 90px; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--c-neutral-400); font-size: .8rem; }
.ad-slot--inline { margin: var(--s-6) 0; }
.ad-slot--sidebar { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + var(--s-4)); }

/* ----------------------- Sidebar layout (article) ----------------------- */
.article-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: var(--s-7); align-items: start; }
.article-sidebar { display: grid; gap: var(--s-5); }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .article-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .article-sidebar { order: 2; } }

.toc { background: var(--c-neutral-100); border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: var(--s-4); position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + var(--s-4)); }
.toc h4 { margin: 0 0 var(--s-3); font-size: .9rem; color: var(--c-primary-800); }
.toc ol { padding-left: 1.1rem; margin: 0; font-size: .88rem; }
.toc li { margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.toc a { color: var(--c-neutral-600); }
.toc a:hover { color: var(--c-primary-700); }

.related-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.related-list li { padding: var(--s-3); border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200); border-radius: var(--r-md); margin-bottom: var(--s-3); transition: var(--transition); }
.related-list li:hover { border-color: var(--c-primary-200); background: var(--c-primary-50); }
.related-list a { font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--c-primary-800); }
.related-list small { display: block; color: var(--c-neutral-500); font-size: .78rem; margin-top: 2px; }

/* ----------------------- Tables / pricing ----------------------- */
.compare-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--sh-md); }
.compare-table th, .compare-table td { padding: var(--s-4); text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200); }
.compare-table thead th { background: var(--c-primary-800); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }
.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--c-neutral-50); }
.compare-table td .yes { color: var(--c-accent-600); font-weight: 800; }
.compare-table td .no { color: var(--c-neutral-400); }

/* ----------------------- Timeline ----------------------- */
.timeline { position: relative; padding-left: var(--s-6); }
.timeline::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 9px; top: 6px; bottom: 6px; width: 2px; background: var(--c-primary-200); }
.timeline__item { position: relative; padding-bottom: var(--s-6); }
.timeline__item::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: -34px; top: 4px; width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--c-accent-500); border: 3px solid #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--c-accent-200); }
.timeline__item b { display: block; color: var(--c-primary-800); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.timeline__item time { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--c-accent-600); font-weight: 700; }
.timeline__item p { margin: var(--s-2) 0 0; color: var(--c-neutral-600); font-size: .95rem; }

/* ----------------------- Utility / animations ----------------------- */
@keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
.reveal { animation: fadeUp .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both; }
.reveal:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.08s}.reveal:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.16s}.reveal:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.24s}.reveal:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.32s}.reveal:nth-child(6){animation-delay:.40s}
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); border: 0; }
.skip-link { position: absolute; left: -999px; top: 0; background: var(--c-primary-700); color: #fff; padding: 10px 16px; z-index: 200; border-radius: 0 0 var(--r-sm) 0; }
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

/* Mobile nav */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav__desktop { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav__mobile {
    position: fixed; inset: var(--header-h) 0 0 0; background: #fff; padding: var(--s-5);
    transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform var(--transition); z-index: 99; overflow-y: auto;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s-2);
  }
  .nav__mobile.is-open { transform: translateX(0); }
  .nav__mobile a { padding: var(--s-3) var(--s-4); border-radius: var(--r-md); color: var(--c-neutral-800); font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-100); }
  .nav__mobile a:hover { background: var(--c-primary-50); }
  .nav__mobile .btn { margin-top: var(--s-3); }
}
@media (min-width: 1025px) { .nav__mobile { display: none; } }
/* Dropdown Positioning & Center Alignment Fix */
.has-dropdown {
    position: relative !important;
}

.dropdown {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 100% !important;
    left: 50% !important;
    transform: translateX(-50%) !important; /* Services tab ke bilkul center me le aayega */
    
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(260px, 1fr)) !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    width: max-content !important;
    max-width: 580px !important;
    padding: 16px !important;
    z-index: 1000 !important;
}
/* FAQ Section Spacing & Box Padding Fix */
.faq details[open] .a {
  padding-top: var(--s-3); /* Answer ke upar proper gap dene ke liye */
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--c-neutral-250, var(--c-neutral-200));
  margin-top: var(--s-2);
}
.faq details {
  transition: background-color var(--transition);
}

.faq details[open] {
  background-color: var(--c-neutral-0);
}

/* ===================================================================
   Homepage 5 New Components (Exclusively scoped, 0 inline CSS)
   =================================================================== */

/* --- General Section Utilities --- */
.section-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--s-6);
}
.section-head--tight {
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.stats-band-integrated {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1528 0%, #172554 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 32px 36px;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(11, 21, 40, 0.4);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-band-integrated::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.stats-band-integrated .stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-4);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.stats-band-integrated .stat {
  position: relative;
}
.stats-band-integrated .stat:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  right: 0;
  height: 70%;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.stats-band-integrated .stat b {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  display: block;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 30%, #bfdbfe 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.stats-band-integrated .stat span {
  color: #93c5fd;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .stats-band-integrated .stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .stats-band-integrated .stat:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .stats-band-integrated {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
  .stats-band-integrated .stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

/* --- 2x2 Stats Card Layout (for split-column layouts like hero/about story) --- */
.stats-band-integrated--2x2,
.hero__grid .stats-band-integrated {
  padding: 30px 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -12px rgba(11, 21, 40, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.stats-band-integrated--2x2 .stats-card-header,
.hero__grid .stats-band-integrated .stats-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.stats-band-integrated--2x2 .stats-card-badge,
.hero__grid .stats-band-integrated .stats-card-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
  color: #38bdf8;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28);
}
.pulse-dot-cyan {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #38bdf8;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.7);
  animation: pulseDotCyan 2s infinite cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1);
}
@keyframes pulseDotCyan {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.7); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(56, 189, 248, 0); }
}
.stats-band-integrated--2x2 .stats-card-sub,
.hero__grid .stats-band-integrated .stats-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.stats-band-integrated--2x2 .stats,
.hero__grid .stats-band-integrated .stats {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
}
.stats-band-integrated--2x2 .stat,
.hero__grid .stats-band-integrated .stat {
  padding: 22px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.stats-band-integrated--2x2 .stat:hover,
.hero__grid .stats-band-integrated .stat:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.stats-band-integrated--2x2 .stat:not(:last-child)::after,
.hero__grid .stats-band-integrated .stat:not(:last-child)::after {
  display: none !important;
}
.stats-band-integrated--2x2 .stat b,
.hero__grid .stats-band-integrated .stat b {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 1.4rem + 1vw, 2.3rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.stats-band-integrated--2x2 .stat span,
.hero__grid .stats-band-integrated .stat span {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #93c5fd;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .stats-band-integrated--2x2,
  .hero__grid .stats-band-integrated {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }
  .stats-band-integrated--2x2 .stats-card-header,
  .hero__grid .stats-band-integrated .stats-card-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .stats-band-integrated--2x2 .stats,
  .hero__grid .stats-band-integrated .stats {
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  .stats-band-integrated--2x2 .stat,
  .hero__grid .stats-band-integrated .stat {
    padding: 16px 10px;
  }
  .stats-band-integrated--2x2 .stat b,
  .hero__grid .stats-band-integrated .stat b {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }
}
.section-head__eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: var(--c-primary-600);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
}
.section-head__title {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
}
.section-head__lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--c-neutral-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.btn--block {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}
.btn--sm {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: .88rem;
}

/* --- Component 1: Exam Categories Browser --- */
.exam-filters {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--s-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-6);
}
.exam-filter-btn {
  background: var(--c-neutral-100);
  color: var(--c-neutral-700);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  font-family: inherit;
}
.exam-filter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--c-neutral-200);
  color: var(--c-primary-900);
}
.exam-filter-btn.is-active {
  background: var(--c-primary-700);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--c-primary-700);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(26, 62, 172, 0.25);
}
.exam-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(286px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.exam-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--c-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: var(--card-padding);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card);
  transition: var(--transition-card);
}

/* Shimmer Sweep Light Beam */
.exam-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%;
  left: -60%;
  width: 220%;
  height: 220%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    65deg,
    transparent 35%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 50%,
    transparent 65%
  );
  transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(25deg);
  transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.exam-card:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(100%) rotate(25deg);
}

.exam-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--r-card) var(--r-card) 0 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-primary-600), #3b82f6);
  transition: height 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}
.exam-card:nth-child(1)::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a3eac, #3b82f6);
}
.exam-card:nth-child(2)::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d9488, #14b8a6);
}
.exam-card:nth-child(3)::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d97706, #f59e0b);
}
.exam-card:nth-child(4)::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6366f1, #8b5cf6);
}
.exam-card:nth-child(5)::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #059669, #10b981);
}
.exam-card:nth-child(6)::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e11d48, #f43f5e);
}
.exam-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--c-card-border-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card-hover);
}
.exam-card:hover::before {
  height: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}
.exam-card__head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  gap: 8px;
}
.exam-card__head > * {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.exam-card:hover .exam-card__head > * {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.exam-card__badge {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--c-primary-50);
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 62, 172, 0.14);
}
.exam-card__badge--accent {
  background: var(--c-accent-50);
  color: var(--c-accent-700);
  border-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.16);
}
.exam-card__badge--warm {
  background: #fef6e7;
  color: #b45309;
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.16);
}
.exam-card__badge--success {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  color: #15803d;
  border-color: rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.16);
}
.exam-card__badge--rose {
  background: #fff1f2;
  color: #be123c;
  border-color: rgba(190, 18, 60, 0.16);
}
.exam-card__head .pill {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.exam-card__title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--c-primary-950);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.exam-card:hover .exam-card__title {
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
}
.exam-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.exam-card__meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 12px 10px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.exam-card__meta-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 3px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
}
.exam-card__meta-item:not(:last-child) {
  border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.exam-card__meta-item strong {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-primary-950);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.exam-card .btn {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: 13px 22px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.exam-card .btn::after {
  content: '→';
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.exam-card:hover .btn {
  background: var(--c-primary-700);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--c-primary-700);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(26, 62, 172, 0.28);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.exam-card:hover .btn::after {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --- Component 2: Daily Quiz & Speed Challenge --- */
.quiz-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary-950) 0%, var(--c-primary-800) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: var(--s-7);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-6);
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.quiz-banner__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.quiz-banner__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  color: var(--c-accent-300);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
}
.quiz-banner__title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.1rem + 1vw, 2rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.quiz-banner__desc {
  color: var(--c-primary-200);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
}
.quiz-banner__features {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--s-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
}
.quiz-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.quiz-widget {
  background: var(--c-neutral-0);
  color: var(--c-neutral-800);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: var(--s-6);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
  text-align: center;
}
.quiz-widget__timer-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  color: var(--c-neutral-500);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
}
.quiz-widget__timer {
  font-family: monospace, var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-primary-800);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
  background: var(--c-primary-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-primary-100);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  display: block;
}
.quiz-widget__stat-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  padding-top: var(--s-3);
  margin-top: var(--s-4);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--c-neutral-600);
}
.quiz-widget__stat-val {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-primary-900);
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* --- Component 3: National Rank Leaderboard --- */
.leaderboard-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-6);
  align-items: stretch;
}
.leaderboard-card {
  background: var(--c-neutral-0);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.leaderboard-header {
  padding: var(--s-4) var(--s-5);
  background: var(--c-primary-50);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.leaderboard-header h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--c-primary-900);
}
.leaderboard-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr auto auto;
  gap: var(--s-3);
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--s-4) var(--s-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-100);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.leaderboard-row:hover {
  background: var(--c-neutral-50);
}
.leaderboard-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.leaderboard-rank {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.leaderboard-rank--1 {
  background: #fff8e1;
  color: #b78103;
  border: 1px solid #ffe082;
}
.leaderboard-rank--2 {
  background: #f5f5f5;
  color: #5f6368;
  border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
}
.leaderboard-rank--3 {
  background: #fff3e0;
  color: #d84315;
  border: 1px solid #ffcc80;
}
.leaderboard-rank--other {
  background: var(--c-neutral-100);
  color: var(--c-neutral-600);
}
.leaderboard-user {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-3);
}
.leaderboard-user__avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--c-primary-700);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.leaderboard-user__meta b {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--c-neutral-900);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.leaderboard-user__meta small {
  color: var(--c-neutral-500);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}
.leaderboard-score {
  text-align: right;
}
.leaderboard-score b {
  display: block;
  color: var(--c-primary-800);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.leaderboard-score small {
  color: var(--c-accent-600);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.leaderboard-promo {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary-800), var(--c-primary-950));
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: var(--s-6);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.leaderboard-promo h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.leaderboard-promo p {
  color: var(--c-primary-200);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.leaderboard-promo .btn {
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* --- Component 4: Plans & Pricing Comparison --- */
.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-5);
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: var(--s-6);
}
.pricing-card {
  background: var(--c-neutral-0);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: var(--s-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
}
.pricing-card--popular {
  border: 2px solid var(--c-primary-500);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8faff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}
.pricing-card--popular::before {
  content: "MOST POPULAR";
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--c-accent-500);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(21, 155, 112, 0.3);
}
.pricing-card__head {
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.pricing-card__title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
  color: var(--c-primary-950);
}
.pricing-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--c-neutral-600);
  min-height: 42px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.pricing-card__price {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 4px;
  margin: var(--s-4) 0;
}
.pricing-card__amount {
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-primary-900);
  line-height: 1;
}
.pricing-card__period {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--c-neutral-500);
}
.pricing-card__features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 var(--s-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  padding-top: var(--s-4);
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.pricing-card__feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--c-neutral-700);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.pricing-card__feature svg {
  color: var(--c-accent-500);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.pricing-card__feature--muted {
  color: var(--c-neutral-400);
  text-decoration: line-through;
}
.pricing-card__feature--muted svg {
  color: var(--c-neutral-300);
}
.pricing-card .btn {
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* --- Component 5: Testimonials & Wall of Fame --- */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--s-5);
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--c-neutral-0);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: var(--s-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
}
.testimonial-card__header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.testimonial-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2px;
  color: #f59e0b;
}
.testimonial-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--c-accent-50);
  color: var(--c-accent-700);
}
.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--c-neutral-700);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
  font-style: italic;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-100);
  padding-top: var(--s-4);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.testimonial-author__avatar {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--c-primary-100);
  color: var(--c-primary-800);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.testimonial-author__name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-primary-950);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.testimonial-author__rank {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--c-neutral-500);
}

/* --- Responsive Adaptations for the 5 Components --- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .quiz-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: var(--s-5);
  }
  .leaderboard-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pricing-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 440px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .leaderboard-row {
    grid-template-columns: 32px 1fr auto;
  }
  .leaderboard-user__meta small {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* --- Team & Mentors Grid --- */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--s-5);
}
.team-card {
  background: var(--c-neutral-0);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: var(--s-6);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
  border-color: var(--c-primary-300);
}
.team-card__avatar {
  width: 88px;
  height: 88px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  margin: 0 auto var(--s-4);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary-600), var(--c-primary-800));
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(22, 51, 127, 0.18);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.team-card__avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.team-card:hover .team-card__avatar {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.team-card__name {
  margin: 0 0 var(--s-1);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--c-primary-950);
}
.team-card__role {
  color: var(--c-accent-600);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  display: block;
}
.team-card__bio {
  color: var(--c-neutral-600);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- Technology & Exam Realism Pillars --- */
.pillar-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.pillar-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--c-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card);
  transition: var(--transition-card);
}

/* Animation 1: Luminous Shimmer Light Beam on Hover */
.pillar-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%;
  left: -60%;
  width: 220%;
  height: 220%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    65deg,
    transparent 35%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 50%,
    transparent 65%
  );
  transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(25deg);
  transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.pillar-card:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(100%) rotate(25deg);
}

/* Animation 2: Expanding Glowing Top Accent Bar */
.pillar-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--r-card) var(--r-card) 0 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-primary-600), #3b82f6);
  transition: height 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}
.pillar-card:nth-child(1)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1d4ed8, #3b82f6); }
.pillar-card:nth-child(2)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0f766e, #14b8a6); }
.pillar-card:nth-child(3)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c2410c, #f97316); }
.pillar-card:nth-child(4)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6d28d9, #8b5cf6); }
.pillar-card:nth-child(5)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #047857, #10b981); }
.pillar-card:nth-child(6)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #be123c, #f43f5e); }

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--c-card-border-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card-hover);
}
.pillar-card:hover::before {
  height: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.45);
}

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

.pillar-card__icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary-600), var(--c-primary-800));
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.pillar-card__head .pillar-card__icon {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.pillar-card__icon--1, .pillar-card:nth-child(6n+1) .pillar-card__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8, #3b82f6);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}
.pillar-card__icon--2, .pillar-card:nth-child(6n+2) .pillar-card__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e, #14b8a6);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.35);
}
.pillar-card__icon--3, .pillar-card:nth-child(6n+3) .pillar-card__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c2410c, #f97316);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.35);
}
.pillar-card__icon--4, .pillar-card:nth-child(6n+4) .pillar-card__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6d28d9, #8b5cf6);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.35);
}
.pillar-card__icon--5, .pillar-card:nth-child(6n+5) .pillar-card__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #047857, #10b981);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}
.pillar-card__icon--6, .pillar-card:nth-child(6n+6) .pillar-card__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #be123c, #f43f5e);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.35);
}

/* Animation 3: Icon Floating & Scale Jump on Hover */
.pillar-card:hover .pillar-card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px) rotate(4deg);
}

.pillar-card__num {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #94a3b8;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.pillar-card:hover .pillar-card__num {
  background: var(--c-primary-50);
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.pillar-card h3,
.pillar-card__title {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--c-primary-950);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.pillar-card:hover h3,
.pillar-card:hover .pillar-card__title {
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
}

.pillar-card p,
.pillar-card__desc {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pillar-card__tag {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}
.pillar-card__tag .pill {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 4px 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.pillar-card:hover .pillar-card__tag .pill {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* --- Partner Institutes & Trust Network --- */
.partner-logos-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--s-4);
}
.partner-logo-card {
  background: var(--c-neutral-0);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: var(--s-5);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.partner-logo-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-primary-400);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
}
.partner-logo-card b {
  color: var(--c-primary-900);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  display: block;
}
.partner-logo-card small {
  color: var(--c-neutral-500);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* --- Hall of Fame & Selections --- */
.hall-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--s-5);
}
.hall-card {
  background: var(--c-neutral-0);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: var(--s-5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-4);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
}
.hall-card__avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--c-accent-100);
  color: var(--c-accent-700);
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hall-card__info b {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--c-primary-950);
}
.hall-card__info span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--c-accent-600);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.hall-card__info small {
  color: var(--c-neutral-500);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

/* --- Quick Help & Contact Channels --- */
/* ===================================================================
   Contact Page Comprehensive Component Styling
   =================================================================== */

/* --- Quick Help & Contact Channels --- */
.contact-channels-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-channels-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .contact-channels-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.channel-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 26px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.channel-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--c-primary-300);
}
.channel-card__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.channel-card__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.channel-card__icon--blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7, #2563eb);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.28);
}
.channel-card__icon--green {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669, #10b981);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.28);
}
.channel-card__icon--whatsapp {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669, #25d366);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.28);
}
.channel-card__icon--purple {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #9333ea);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.28);
}
.channel-card__badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  background: var(--c-neutral-100);
  color: var(--c-neutral-600);
}
.channel-card__badge--live {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #047857;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.channel-card b {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-neutral-900);
}
.channel-card p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--c-neutral-700);
  margin: 0;
  word-break: break-word;
}
.channel-card p a {
  color: var(--c-primary-600);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.channel-card p a:hover {
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.channel-card small {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--c-neutral-500);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: block;
}
.channel-card__action {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-100);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-primary-600);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.channel-card:hover .channel-card__action {
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
}

/* --- Contact Form & Sidebar Layout --- */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.45fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
}

.contact-form-card .section-head {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.contact-form-card .field label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-neutral-800);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.contact-form-card .field input,
.contact-form-card .field select,
.contact-form-card .field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--c-neutral-900);
  background: #f8fafc;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-form-card .field input:hover,
.contact-form-card .field select:hover,
.contact-form-card .field textarea:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-neutral-300);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.contact-form-card .field input:focus,
.contact-form-card .field select:focus,
.contact-form-card .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--c-primary-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.contact-form-card .btn--submit {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px 28px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.contact-form-card .btn--submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
}

/* Sidebar Cards */
.contact-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.contact-side-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.contact-side-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.contact-side-card--accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1528 0%, #172554 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -10px rgba(11, 21, 40, 0.4);
}
.contact-side-card--accent h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.contact-side-card--accent p {
  color: #bfdbfe;
}
.contact-side-card__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.14);
  color: #38bdf8;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}

.contact-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 16px 0 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.contact-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}
.contact-checklist li svg {
  color: #38bdf8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Feature & Service Desk Cards on Contact Page */
.contact-feature-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--c-primary-300);
}
.contact-feature-card__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--c-primary-600);
  background: var(--c-primary-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-primary-100);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.contact-feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-neutral-900);
  margin: 0;
}
.contact-feature-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--c-neutral-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- SLA Metric Grid --- */
.contact-sla-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-sla-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .contact-sla-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.contact-sla-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}
.contact-sla-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--c-primary-300);
}
.contact-sla-card__num {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary-700), var(--c-primary-500));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.contact-sla-card__label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--c-neutral-600);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- Regional Campus Hubs --- */
.contact-hubs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-hubs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .contact-hubs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.contact-hub-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.contact-hub-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--c-primary-300);
}
.contact-hub-card__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.contact-hub-card__icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--c-primary-50);
  color: var(--c-primary-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.contact-hub-card__badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--c-neutral-100);
  color: var(--c-neutral-600);
}
.contact-hub-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-neutral-900);
  margin: 0;
}
.contact-hub-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--c-neutral-600);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --- Collaboration & Media Grid --- */
.contact-collab-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-collab-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.contact-collab-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.contact-collab-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--c-primary-300);
}
.contact-collab-card__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.contact-collab-card__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--c-primary-50);
  color: var(--c-primary-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-collab-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-neutral-900);
  margin: 0;
}
.contact-collab-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--c-neutral-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.contact-collab-card .btn {
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* --- Privacy & Grievance Trust Card --- */
.contact-trust-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 32px 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .contact-trust-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}
.contact-trust-card__icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7, #0d9488);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
}
.contact-trust-card__content h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-neutral-900);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.contact-trust-card__content p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--c-neutral-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.contact-trust-card__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f766e;
  background: #f0fdfa;
  border: 1px solid #ccfbf1;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

/* --- Digest & Study Hub Grid --- */
.digest-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(270px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--s-5);
}
.digest-card {
  background: var(--c-neutral-0);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: var(--s-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.digest-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
  border-color: var(--c-primary-300);
}
.digest-card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--c-primary-600);
}
.digest-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.digest-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--c-neutral-600);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog & Knowledge Hub Components (0 Inline CSS)
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-cat-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--s-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-6);
}
.blog-cat-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-neutral-700);
  background: var(--c-neutral-100);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.blog-cat-pill:hover,
.blog-cat-pill--active {
  background: var(--c-primary-700);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--c-primary-700);
}

/* Featured Blog Hero Post */
.blog-featured-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: var(--s-6);
  background: var(--c-neutral-0);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-7);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.blog-featured-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--c-primary-300);
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .blog-featured-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.blog-featured-media {
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary-100), var(--c-accent-100));
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-featured-cat {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
  z-index: 2;
}
.blog-featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.blog-featured-card:hover .blog-featured-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.blog-featured-content {
  padding: var(--s-6) var(--s-6) var(--s-6) 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .blog-featured-content {
    padding: var(--s-5);
  }
}
.blog-featured-title {
  margin: var(--s-2) 0;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--c-primary-950);
}
.blog-featured-excerpt {
  color: var(--c-neutral-600);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}

/* Post Card Media */
.post-card__media-box {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  background: var(--c-primary-100);
}
.post-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  color: var(--c-primary-800);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
}
.post-card__image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.post-card:hover .post-card__image {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Daily Question Widget */
.daily-q-box {
  background: var(--c-neutral-0);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: var(--s-6);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.daily-q-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.daily-q-question {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-primary-950);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.daily-q-options {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--s-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.daily-q-opt {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-3);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: var(--c-neutral-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--c-neutral-800);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.daily-q-opt:hover {
  background: var(--c-primary-50);
  border-color: var(--c-primary-400);
  color: var(--c-primary-800);
}
.daily-q-opt span {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-neutral-200);
  color: var(--c-neutral-700);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Exam Calendar Digest */
.calendar-digest-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--s-4);
}
.calendar-item-card {
  background: var(--c-neutral-0);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: var(--s-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.calendar-item-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
  border-color: var(--c-primary-300);
}
.calendar-item-card:hover b {
  color: var(--c-primary-600);
}
.calendar-item-card:hover .btn--ghost {
  background: var(--c-primary-50);
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
}
.calendar-item-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
}
.calendar-item-top b {
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.calendar-date-tag {
  background: var(--c-accent-50);
  color: var(--c-accent-700);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-accent-200);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
}

/* Toppers Corner Card */
.topper-corner-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--s-5);
}
.topper-corner-card {
  background: var(--c-neutral-0);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: var(--s-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
}
.topper-corner-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-3);
  margin-top: var(--s-4);
  padding-top: var(--s-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
}

/* Article Page & 404 Helpers */
.article-title-limit {
  max-width: 22ch;
}
.article-meta--clean {
  border: 0;
  padding: 0;
  margin-top: var(--s-4);
}
.prose-lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--c-neutral-700);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-6);
}
.article-faq-header {
  margin-top: var(--s-7);
}
.article-faq-list {
  margin-top: var(--s-3);
}
.article-ad-spacer {
  margin-top: var(--s-7);
}
.article-footer-meta {
  margin-top: var(--s-6);
}
.sidebar-heading {
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.sidebar-cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary-800), var(--c-primary-950));
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: var(--s-5);
}
.sidebar-cta-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
}
.sidebar-cta-text {
  color: #c4d4ff;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}

/* 404 Error Component */
.error-hero {
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.error-eyebrow {
  margin: 0 auto var(--s-3);
}
.error-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 1.4rem + 5vw, 4rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.error-lead {
  max-width: 48ch;
  margin: 0 auto var(--s-6);
}
.error-cta {
  justify-content: center;
}
.error-recs {
  margin-top: var(--s-7);
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.error-grid {
  text-align: left;
}
.error-card-link {
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services Components & Interactive Mock Previews (0 Inline CSS)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-grid-aligned {
  align-items: center;
}
.section-center-mb {
  margin-bottom: var(--s-6);
}
.section-center-mb-sm {
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
}
.section-center-mb-lg {
  margin-bottom: var(--s-7);
}
.container-narrow, .container--narrow {
  max-width: 820px;
}
.container-mid {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* CBT Simulator Preview Card */
.cbt-sim-card {
  background: var(--c-neutral-0);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: var(--s-5);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
}
.cbt-sim-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.cbt-sim-header h4 {
  margin: 0;
}
.cbt-sim-palette {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.cbt-sim-cell {
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.cbt-sim-cell--ans {
  background: var(--c-accent-300);
}
.cbt-sim-cell--marked {
  background: var(--c-warning);
}
.cbt-sim-cell--unvisited {
  background: var(--c-neutral-300);
  color: var(--c-neutral-700);
}
.cbt-sim-question {
  padding: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--c-neutral-700);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.cbt-sim-legend {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--s-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cbt-pill-ans {
  background: var(--c-accent-100);
  color: var(--c-accent-700);
}
.cbt-pill-marked {
  background: #fff4e0;
  color: var(--c-warning);
}

/* Service Detail Cards */
.exam-tag-card {
  padding: 18px;
}
.exam-tag-title {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  display: block;
}
.exam-tag-sub {
  display: block;
  color: var(--c-neutral-500);
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* Service Step Cards */
.step-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--s-4);
}
.step-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--c-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: var(--card-padding);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card);
  transition: var(--transition-card);
}

/* Shimmer Sweep Light Beam */
.step-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%;
  left: -60%;
  width: 220%;
  height: 220%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    65deg,
    transparent 35%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 50%,
    transparent 65%
  );
  transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(25deg);
  transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.step-card:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(100%) rotate(25deg);
}

/* Top Accent Stripe */
.step-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--r-card) var(--r-card) 0 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-primary-600), #3b82f6);
  transition: height 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}
.step-card:nth-child(1)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1d4ed8, #3b82f6); }
.step-card:nth-child(2)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0f766e, #14b8a6); }
.step-card:nth-child(3)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c2410c, #f97316); }
.step-card:nth-child(4)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #047857, #10b981); }

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--c-card-border-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card-hover);
}
.step-card:hover::before {
  height: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}

.step-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  color: var(--c-primary-950);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.step-card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
}

.step-card p {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.step-badge {
  min-width: 36px;
  width: auto;
  height: 36px;
  padding: 0 12px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--c-primary-50);
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  align-self: flex-start;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.step-card:hover .step-badge {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.step-badge--accent {
  background: var(--c-accent-50);
  color: var(--c-accent-700);
}
.step-badge--warm {
  background: var(--c-warm-50);
  color: var(--c-warm-700);
}

/* Service Schedule Table */
.schedule-table-card {
  background: var(--c-neutral-0);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
}

/* E-Book Cards */
.ebook-grid-card {
  padding: 20px;
}
.ebook-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.ebook-card-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-1);
}
.ebook-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--c-neutral-600);
  margin: 0;
}
.ebook-shelf-card {
  background: var(--c-neutral-0);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: var(--s-5);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
}
.ebook-shelf-title {
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}

/* Live Class Schedule Box */
.live-classes-box {
  order: 2;
}
.live-classes-prose {
  order: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .live-classes-box {
    order: 1;
  }
  .live-classes-prose {
    order: 2;
  }
}
.live-indicator-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-error);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-right: 6px;
}
.btn-compact {
  padding: 6px 14px;
}
.btn-full-width {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: var(--s-2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Top Educators & Faculty Roster (Unified Card Architecture)
   ========================================================================== */
.faculty-grid-enhanced,
.faculty-spotlight-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faculty-card-enhanced,
.faculty-spotlight-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--c-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 22px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card);
  transition: var(--transition-card);
}

/* Shimmer Sweep Light Beam */
.faculty-card-enhanced::after,
.faculty-spotlight-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%;
  left: -60%;
  width: 220%;
  height: 220%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    65deg,
    transparent 35%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 50%,
    transparent 65%
  );
  transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(25deg);
  transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}
.faculty-card-enhanced:hover::after,
.faculty-spotlight-card:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(100%) rotate(25deg);
}

/* Top Accent Progress Bar */
.faculty-card-enhanced::before,
.faculty-spotlight-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--r-card) var(--r-card) 0 0;
  transition: height 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.faculty-card-enhanced--teal::before,
.faculty-spotlight-card--teal::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d9488, #14b8a6); }
.faculty-card-enhanced--blue::before,
.faculty-spotlight-card--blue::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1d4ed8, #3b82f6); }
.faculty-card-enhanced--amber::before,
.faculty-spotlight-card--amber::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c2410c, #f97316); }
.faculty-card-enhanced--purple::before,
.faculty-spotlight-card--purple::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6d28d9, #8b5cf6); }
.faculty-card-enhanced--emerald::before,
.faculty-spotlight-card--emerald::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #047857, #10b981); }

/* Card Hover Elevation & Glows */
.faculty-card-enhanced:hover,
.faculty-spotlight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}
.faculty-card-enhanced:hover::before,
.faculty-spotlight-card:hover::before {
  height: 6px;
}

.faculty-card-enhanced--teal:hover,
.faculty-spotlight-card--teal:hover {
  border-color: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 38px -10px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2), 0 6px 14px -3px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08);
}
.faculty-card-enhanced--teal:hover::before,
.faculty-spotlight-card--teal:hover::before {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.45);
}

.faculty-card-enhanced--blue:hover,
.faculty-spotlight-card--blue:hover {
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 38px -10px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.2), 0 6px 14px -3px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.08);
}
.faculty-card-enhanced--blue:hover::before,
.faculty-spotlight-card--blue:hover::before {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.45);
}

.faculty-card-enhanced--amber:hover,
.faculty-spotlight-card--amber:hover {
  border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 38px -10px rgba(194, 65, 12, 0.2), 0 6px 14px -3px rgba(194, 65, 12, 0.08);
}
.faculty-card-enhanced--amber:hover::before,
.faculty-spotlight-card--amber:hover::before {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.45);
}

.faculty-card-enhanced--purple:hover,
.faculty-spotlight-card--purple:hover {
  border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 38px -10px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.2), 0 6px 14px -3px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.08);
}
.faculty-card-enhanced--purple:hover::before,
.faculty-spotlight-card--purple:hover::before {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.45);
}

.faculty-card-enhanced--emerald:hover,
.faculty-spotlight-card--emerald:hover {
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 38px -10px rgba(4, 120, 87, 0.2), 0 6px 14px -3px rgba(4, 120, 87, 0.08);
}
.faculty-card-enhanced--emerald:hover::before,
.faculty-spotlight-card--emerald:hover::before {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
}

/* Badge Header Row */
.faculty-card-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.faculty-rating-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: #fffbeb;
  color: #b45309;
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.faculty-pedigree-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.faculty-pedigree-tag--teal { color: #0f766e; background: #f0fdfa; border-color: #ccfbf1; }
.faculty-pedigree-tag--blue { color: #1d4ed8; background: #eff6ff; border-color: #bfdbfe; }
.faculty-pedigree-tag--amber { color: #c2410c; background: #fff7ed; border-color: #ffedd5; }
.faculty-pedigree-tag--purple { color: #6d28d9; background: #f5f3ff; border-color: #ddd6fe; }
.faculty-pedigree-tag--emerald { color: #047857; background: #f0fdf4; border-color: #dcfce7; }

/* Avatar Container with Glowing Halo Rings */
.faculty-avatar-box,
.faculty-spotlight-avatar {
  width: 92px;
  height: 92px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 3px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faculty-avatar-box--teal { border-color: #14b8a6; }
.faculty-avatar-box--blue { border-color: #3b82f6; }
.faculty-avatar-box--amber { border-color: #f97316; }
.faculty-avatar-box--purple { border-color: #8b5cf6; }
.faculty-avatar-box--emerald { border-color: #10b981; }

.faculty-card-enhanced:hover .faculty-avatar-box,
.faculty-spotlight-card:hover .faculty-spotlight-avatar {
  transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px);
}
.faculty-card-enhanced--teal:hover .faculty-avatar-box,
.faculty-spotlight-card--teal:hover .faculty-spotlight-avatar {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.2), 0 8px 18px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25);
}
.faculty-card-enhanced--blue:hover .faculty-avatar-box,
.faculty-spotlight-card--blue:hover .faculty-spotlight-avatar {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2), 0 8px 18px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.25);
}
.faculty-card-enhanced--amber:hover .faculty-avatar-box,
.faculty-spotlight-card--amber:hover .faculty-spotlight-avatar {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.2), 0 8px 18px rgba(194, 65, 12, 0.25);
}
.faculty-card-enhanced--purple:hover .faculty-avatar-box,
.faculty-spotlight-card--purple:hover .faculty-spotlight-avatar {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2), 0 8px 18px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.25);
}
.faculty-card-enhanced--emerald:hover .faculty-avatar-box,
.faculty-spotlight-card--emerald:hover .faculty-spotlight-avatar {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2), 0 8px 18px rgba(4, 120, 87, 0.25);
}

.faculty-avatar-img,
.faculty-spotlight-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: block;
}

/* Faculty Name & Titles */
.faculty-name-enhanced,
.faculty-spotlight-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--c-primary-950);
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.faculty-card-enhanced:hover .faculty-name-enhanced,
.faculty-spotlight-card:hover .faculty-spotlight-name {
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
}

/* Subject Tag Pills */
.faculty-subject-enhanced,
.faculty-spotlight-subj {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.faculty-card-enhanced:hover .faculty-subject-enhanced,
.faculty-spotlight-card:hover .faculty-spotlight-subj {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.faculty-subject-enhanced--teal { color: #0f766e; background: #f0fdfa; border-color: #ccfbf1; }
.faculty-subject-enhanced--blue { color: #1d4ed8; background: #eff6ff; border-color: #bfdbfe; }
.faculty-subject-enhanced--amber { color: #c2410c; background: #fff7ed; border-color: #ffedd5; }
.faculty-subject-enhanced--purple { color: #6d28d9; background: #f5f3ff; border-color: #ddd6fe; }
.faculty-subject-enhanced--emerald { color: #047857; background: #f0fdf4; border-color: #dcfce7; }

/* Experience & Pedigree */
.faculty-exp-enhanced,
.faculty-spotlight-pedigree {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Card Footer with Verified Achievement Pill */
.faculty-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.faculty-stat-pill {
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #475569;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.faculty-card-enhanced:hover .faculty-stat-pill,
.faculty-spotlight-card:hover .faculty-stat-pill {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--c-primary-900);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

/* Responsive Grid Adaptations */
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .faculty-grid-enhanced,
  .faculty-spotlight-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .faculty-grid-enhanced,
  .faculty-spotlight-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .faculty-grid-enhanced,
  .faculty-spotlight-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

/* White Label Partner App Preview */
.partner-preview-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: var(--s-5);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-xl);
}
.partner-preview-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-bottom: var(--s-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.partner-preview-logo {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #2563eb);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.partner-preview-appname {
  display: block;
}
.partner-preview-appsub {
  color: var(--c-neutral-500);
}
.partner-preview-live {
  margin-left: auto;
}
.partner-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.partner-metric-item {
  padding: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
}
.partner-metric-val {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--c-primary-800);
}
.partner-metric-val--accent {
  color: var(--c-accent-600);
}
.partner-metric-lbl {
  color: var(--c-neutral-500);
}
.partner-preview-banner {
  padding: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-primary-100);
  background: var(--c-primary-50);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.partner-preview-banner-val {
  color: var(--c-accent-600);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Header & Footer Brand Helpers */
.brand__logo {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-right: 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.brand__name--header {
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.nav__link--dropdown {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.footer-brand__link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-brand__logo {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.footer-brand__title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.footer-brand__highlight {
  color: var(--c-accent-400, #2bba8b);
}
.footer-brand__desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer-brand__email {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-brand__contact {
  margin-top: 12px;
}

/* --- Footer Social Media Links & Icons --- */
.footer-social {
  margin-top: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.footer-social__title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #94a3b8;
}
.footer-social__list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}
.footer-social__link {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #c4d4ff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
}
.footer-social__link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.footer-social__link--youtube:hover {
  background: #ff0000;
  border-color: #ff0000;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.footer-social__link--telegram:hover {
  background: #229ed9;
  border-color: #229ed9;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(34, 158, 217, 0.35);
}
.footer-social__link--whatsapp:hover {
  background: #25d366;
  border-color: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
}
.footer-social__link--instagram:hover {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285aeb 90%);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(214, 36, 159, 0.35);
}
.footer-social__link--linkedin:hover {
  background: #0a66c2;
  border-color: #0a66c2;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.35);
}
.footer-social__link--x:hover {
  background: #0f172a;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}


/* Progress Bars & Section Split Helpers */
.progress-bar-fill-82 { width: 82%; }
.progress-bar-fill-64 { width: 64%; }
.progress-bar-fill-71 { width: 71%; }
.progress-bar-fill-90 { width: 90%; }
.section-head-split {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Homepage 15 Components Supporting Classes (0 Inline CSS)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. PYQ Vault Grid & Solved Question Bank Cards */
.pyq-vault-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(286px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.pyq-vault-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--c-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: var(--card-padding);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card);
  transition: var(--transition-card);
}

/* Animation Effect: Shimmer Sweep Light Beam */
.pyq-vault-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%;
  left: -60%;
  width: 220%;
  height: 220%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    65deg,
    transparent 35%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 50%,
    transparent 65%
  );
  transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(25deg);
  transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.pyq-vault-card:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(100%) rotate(25deg);
}

/* Animation Effect: Glowing Top Accent Stripe */
.pyq-vault-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--r-card) var(--r-card) 0 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-primary-600), #3b82f6);
  transition: height 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}
.pyq-vault-card:nth-child(1)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a3eac, #3b82f6); }
.pyq-vault-card:nth-child(2)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d9488, #14b8a6); }
.pyq-vault-card:nth-child(3)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d97706, #f59e0b); }
.pyq-vault-card:nth-child(4)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6366f1, #8b5cf6); }
.pyq-vault-card:nth-child(5)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #059669, #10b981); }
.pyq-vault-card:nth-child(6)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e11d48, #f43f5e); }

.pyq-vault-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--c-card-border-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card-hover);
}
.pyq-vault-card:hover::before {
  height: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}
.pyq-vault-card__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  gap: 8px;
}
.pyq-vault-card__top > * {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.pyq-vault-card:hover .pyq-vault-card__top > * {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.pyq-vault-card__title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--c-primary-950);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.pyq-vault-card:hover .pyq-vault-card__title {
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
}
.pyq-vault-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.pyq-vault-card__meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 12px 10px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.pyq-vault-card__meta-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 3px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
}
.pyq-vault-card__meta-item:not(:last-child) {
  border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.pyq-vault-card__meta-item strong {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-primary-950);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.pyq-vault-card .btn {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: 13px 22px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pyq-vault-card .btn::after {
  content: '→';
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.pyq-vault-card:hover .btn {
  background: var(--c-primary-700);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--c-primary-700);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(26, 62, 172, 0.28);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.pyq-vault-card:hover .btn::after {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* 2. CBT Simulator Architecture & Realism Matrix (Six Pillars of Exam Simulation) */
.sim-matrix-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.sim-matrix-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--c-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card);
  transition: var(--transition-card);
}

/* Shimmer Light Beam on Hover */
.sim-matrix-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%;
  left: -60%;
  width: 220%;
  height: 220%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    65deg,
    transparent 35%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 50%,
    transparent 65%
  );
  transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(25deg);
  transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.sim-matrix-card:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(100%) rotate(25deg);
}

/* Glowing Expanding Top Stripe */
.sim-matrix-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--r-card) var(--r-card) 0 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-primary-600), #3b82f6);
  transition: height 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}
.sim-matrix-card:nth-child(1)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1d4ed8, #3b82f6); }
.sim-matrix-card:nth-child(2)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0f766e, #14b8a6); }
.sim-matrix-card:nth-child(3)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c2410c, #f97316); }
.sim-matrix-card:nth-child(4)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6d28d9, #8b5cf6); }
.sim-matrix-card:nth-child(5)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #047857, #10b981); }
.sim-matrix-card:nth-child(6)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #be123c, #f43f5e); }

.sim-matrix-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--c-card-border-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card-hover);
}
.sim-matrix-card:hover::before {
  height: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.45);
}

.sim-matrix-card__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.sim-matrix-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary-600), var(--c-primary-800));
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}
.sim-matrix-card:hover .sim-matrix-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px) rotate(4deg);
}
.sim-matrix-icon--1, .sim-matrix-card:nth-child(1) .sim-matrix-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8, #3b82f6);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}
.sim-matrix-icon--2, .sim-matrix-card:nth-child(2) .sim-matrix-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e, #14b8a6);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.35);
}
.sim-matrix-icon--3, .sim-matrix-card:nth-child(3) .sim-matrix-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c2410c, #f97316);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.35);
}
.sim-matrix-icon--4, .sim-matrix-card:nth-child(4) .sim-matrix-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6d28d9, #8b5cf6);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.35);
}
.sim-matrix-icon--5, .sim-matrix-card:nth-child(5) .sim-matrix-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #047857, #10b981);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}
.sim-matrix-icon--6, .sim-matrix-card:nth-child(6) .sim-matrix-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #be123c, #f43f5e);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.35);
}

.sim-matrix-card__num {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #94a3b8;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.sim-matrix-card:hover .sim-matrix-card__num {
  background: var(--c-primary-50);
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.sim-matrix-card h3,
.sim-matrix-card__title {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--c-primary-950);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.sim-matrix-card:hover h3,
.sim-matrix-card:hover .sim-matrix-card__title {
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
}

.sim-matrix-card p,
.sim-matrix-card__desc {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.sim-matrix-card__tag {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}
.sim-matrix-card__tag .pill {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 4px 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.sim-matrix-card:hover .sim-matrix-card__tag .pill {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ========================================================
   DISTINCT PILLAR STYLES FOR DIFFERENT PAGES
   ======================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------
   A. HOME PAGE (#features-matrix): Linear Tech Pipeline (Non Zig-Zag)
   -------------------------------------------------------- */

/* 1. Horizontal Chronological Runway Bar */
.tech-runway {
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 40px auto 36px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.tech-runway__track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  min-width: 740px;
}

.tech-runway__step {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.tech-runway__step--blue { color: #1d4ed8; background: #eff6ff; border-color: #bfdbfe; }
.tech-runway__step--teal { color: #0f766e; background: #f0fdfa; border-color: #99f6e4; }
.tech-runway__step--warm { color: #c2410c; background: #fff7ed; border-color: #fed7aa; }
.tech-runway__step--purple { color: #6d28d9; background: #faf5ff; border-color: #ddd6fe; }
.tech-runway__step--green { color: #047857; background: #f0fdf4; border-color: #bbf7d0; }
.tech-runway__step--rose { color: #be123c; background: #fff1f2; border-color: #fecdd3; }

.tech-runway__num {
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.tech-runway__arrow {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  user-select: none;
}

/* 2. Linear Straight Pipeline Runway (Single-Sided, Non Zig-Zag) */
.tech-pipeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

/* Straight Continuous Left Spine */
.tech-pipeline__spine {
  position: absolute;
  left: 24px;
  top: 26px;
  bottom: 26px;
  width: 4px;
  background: #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.tech-pipeline__spine-line {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    #2563eb 0%,
    #0d9488 20%,
    #ea580c 40%,
    #7c3aed 60%,
    #059669 80%,
    #e11d48 100%
  );
  background-size: 100% 300%;
  animation: techSpineFlow 6s linear infinite;
}

/* Pipeline Item (Straight Single-Sided Row) */
.tech-pipeline__item {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.tech-pipeline__item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Left Station Node (Modern Squircle) */
.tech-pipeline__node {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.tech-pipeline__node-num {
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.tech-pipeline__node--blue { border-color: #2563eb; color: #1d4ed8; background: #ffffff; }
.tech-pipeline__node--teal { border-color: #0d9488; color: #0f766e; background: #ffffff; }
.tech-pipeline__node--warm { border-color: #ea580c; color: #c2410c; background: #ffffff; }
.tech-pipeline__node--purple { border-color: #7c3aed; color: #6d28d9; background: #ffffff; }
.tech-pipeline__node--green { border-color: #059669; color: #047857; background: #ffffff; }
.tech-pipeline__node--rose { border-color: #e11d48; color: #be123c; background: #ffffff; }

.tech-pipeline__item:hover .tech-pipeline__node--blue { background: #eff6ff; }
.tech-pipeline__item:hover .tech-pipeline__node--teal { background: #f0fdfa; }
.tech-pipeline__item:hover .tech-pipeline__node--warm { background: #fff7ed; }
.tech-pipeline__item:hover .tech-pipeline__node--purple { background: #faf5ff; }
.tech-pipeline__item:hover .tech-pipeline__node--green { background: #f0fdf4; }
.tech-pipeline__item:hover .tech-pipeline__node--rose { background: #fff1f2; }

/* Connector Bridge from Node to Card */
.tech-pipeline__connector {
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #cbd5e1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.tech-pipeline__item:hover .tech-pipeline__connector {
  background: #2563eb;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.5);
}

/* Wide Pipeline Content Card */
.tech-pipeline__card {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}

/* Left colored accent stripe */
.tech-pipeline__card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  transition: width 0.25s ease;
}
.tech-pipeline__card--blue::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1d4ed8, #3b82f6); }
.tech-pipeline__card--teal::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0f766e, #14b8a6); }
.tech-pipeline__card--warm::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #c2410c, #f97316); }
.tech-pipeline__card--purple::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #6d28d9, #8b5cf6); }
.tech-pipeline__card--green::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #047857, #10b981); }
.tech-pipeline__card--rose::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #be123c, #f43f5e); }

/* Hover States */
.tech-pipeline__item:hover .tech-pipeline__node {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}
.tech-pipeline__item:hover .tech-pipeline__node--blue { box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35); }
.tech-pipeline__item:hover .tech-pipeline__node--teal { box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.35); }
.tech-pipeline__item:hover .tech-pipeline__node--warm { box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35); }
.tech-pipeline__item:hover .tech-pipeline__node--purple { box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.35); }
.tech-pipeline__item:hover .tech-pipeline__node--green { box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.35); }
.tech-pipeline__item:hover .tech-pipeline__node--rose { box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.35); }

.tech-pipeline__card:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.09);
}
.tech-pipeline__card:hover::before {
  width: 6px;
}
.tech-pipeline__card:hover .tech-pipeline__title {
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
}

/* Card Main Area */
.tech-pipeline__card-main {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.tech-pipeline__card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.tech-pipeline__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.tech-pipeline__badge svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tech-pipeline__badge--blue { background: #eff6ff; color: #1d4ed8; }
.tech-pipeline__badge--teal { background: #f0fdfa; color: #0f766e; }
.tech-pipeline__badge--warm { background: #fff7ed; color: #c2410c; }
.tech-pipeline__badge--purple { background: #faf5ff; color: #6d28d9; }
.tech-pipeline__badge--green { background: #f0fdf4; color: #047857; }
.tech-pipeline__badge--rose { background: #fff1f2; color: #be123c; }

.tech-pipeline__code {
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.tech-pipeline__title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.tech-pipeline__desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Card Aside Area (Metadata & Pill) */
.tech-pipeline__card-aside {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  border-left: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding-left: 20px;
  min-width: 175px;
}

.tech-pipeline__card-aside .pill {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.tech-pipeline__status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.tech-pipeline__dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tech-pipeline__dot--blue { background: #2563eb; }
.tech-pipeline__dot--teal { background: #0d9488; }
.tech-pipeline__dot--warm { background: #ea580c; }
.tech-pipeline__dot--purple { background: #7c3aed; }
.tech-pipeline__dot--green { background: #059669; }
.tech-pipeline__dot--rose { background: #e11d48; }

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .tech-pipeline__card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }
  .tech-pipeline__card-aside {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    padding-top: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-width: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .tech-runway {
    margin: 28px auto 24px;
  }
  .tech-pipeline__spine {
    left: 17px;
    top: 19px;
    bottom: 19px;
  }
  .tech-pipeline__node {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
  }
  .tech-pipeline__node-num {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .tech-pipeline__connector {
    width: 14px;
  }
  .tech-pipeline__item {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .tech-pipeline__card {
    padding: 16px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .tech-pipeline__title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .tech-pipeline__desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
  .tech-pipeline__card-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .tech-pipeline__card-aside {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------
   B. ABOUT US PAGE (#technology): Academic Science Blueprint
   -------------------------------------------------------- */
.pillar-card--academic {
  border: 1px solid var(--c-card-border);
  border-left: 6px solid #1d4ed8;
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  position: relative;
  background: var(--c-card-bg);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card);
  transition: var(--transition-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.pillar-card--academic::before {
  display: none; /* Hide top stripe to let the academic vertical spine lead */
}
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(1) { border-left-color: #1d4ed8; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(2) { border-left-color: #0f766e; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(3) { border-left-color: #c2410c; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(4) { border-left-color: #6d28d9; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(5) { border-left-color: #047857; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(6) { border-left-color: #be123c; }

.academic-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #94a3b8;
  opacity: 0.55;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pillar-card--academic:hover .academic-watermark {
  opacity: 0.95;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(1):hover .academic-watermark { color: #1d4ed8; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(2):hover .academic-watermark { color: #0f766e; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(3):hover .academic-watermark { color: #c2410c; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(4):hover .academic-watermark { color: #6d28d9; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(5):hover .academic-watermark { color: #047857; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(6):hover .academic-watermark { color: #be123c; }

.pillar-card--academic .pillar-card__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-right: 48px; /* reserve space so header never touches the top-right watermark number */
}

.academic-field-pill {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #475569;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 4px 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(1) .academic-field-pill { color: #1d4ed8; background: #eff6ff; border-color: #bfdbfe; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(2) .academic-field-pill { color: #0f766e; background: #f0fdfa; border-color: #99f6e4; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(3) .academic-field-pill { color: #c2410c; background: #fff7ed; border-color: #fed7aa; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(4) .academic-field-pill { color: #6d28d9; background: #faf5ff; border-color: #ddd6fe; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(5) .academic-field-pill { color: #047857; background: #f0fdf4; border-color: #bbf7d0; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(6) .academic-field-pill { color: #be123c; background: #fff1f2; border-color: #fecdd3; }

.pillar-card--academic:hover .academic-field-pill {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.pillar-card--academic .pillar-card__title,
.pillar-card--academic .pillar-card__desc {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.academic-citation {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #475569;
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.academic-bullet {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--c-primary-600);
}
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(1) .academic-bullet { color: #1d4ed8; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(2) .academic-bullet { color: #0f766e; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(3) .academic-bullet { color: #c2410c; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(4) .academic-bullet { color: #6d28d9; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(5) .academic-bullet { color: #047857; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(6) .academic-bullet { color: #be123c; }

.pillar-card--academic:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card-hover);
}
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(1):hover { border-color: rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.4); box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -8px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.12); }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(2):hover { border-color: rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.4); box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -8px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.12); }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(3):hover { border-color: rgba(194, 65, 12, 0.4); box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -8px rgba(194, 65, 12, 0.12); }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(4):hover { border-color: rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.4); box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -8px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.12); }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(5):hover { border-color: rgba(4, 120, 87, 0.4); box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -8px rgba(4, 120, 87, 0.12); }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(6):hover { border-color: rgba(190, 18, 60, 0.4); box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -8px rgba(190, 18, 60, 0.12); }

/* Academic Card Bespoke Icon Styling - Scholarly Duotone Disc */
.pillar-card--academic .pillar-card__icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(1) .pillar-card__icon { color: #1d4ed8; border-color: #bfdbfe; background: #eff6ff; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(2) .pillar-card__icon { color: #0f766e; border-color: #99f6e4; background: #f0fdfa; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(3) .pillar-card__icon { color: #c2410c; border-color: #fed7aa; background: #fff7ed; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(4) .pillar-card__icon { color: #6d28d9; border-color: #ddd6fe; background: #faf5ff; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(5) .pillar-card__icon { color: #047857; border-color: #bbf7d0; background: #f0fdf4; }
.pillar-card--academic:nth-child(6) .pillar-card__icon { color: #be123c; border-color: #fecdd3; background: #fff1f2; }
.pillar-card--academic:hover .pillar-card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------
   C. CBT MOCK TESTS (#engine-pillars): Official Exam Terminal Station
   -------------------------------------------------------- */
.pillar-card--terminal {
  background: var(--c-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card);
  transition: var(--transition-card);
}
.cbt-station-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}
.cbt-station-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #f8fafc;
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
}
.cbt-station-led {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #38bdf8;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #38bdf8;
  animation: cbtLedBlink 1.6s infinite;
}
.cbt-station-led--teal { background: #2dd4bf; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #2dd4bf; }
.cbt-station-led--amber { background: #fbbf24; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #fbbf24; }
.cbt-station-led--purple { background: #c084fc; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #c084fc; }
.cbt-station-led--emerald { background: #34d399; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #34d399; }
.cbt-station-led--rose { background: #fb7185; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #fb7185; }

@keyframes cbtLedBlink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.35; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

.cbt-live-pill {
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #f0f9ff;
  color: #0284c7;
  border: 1px solid #bae6fd;
}
.cbt-terminal-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.cbt-spec-pill {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #1d4ed8;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
}
.cbt-spec-pill--teal { background: #f0fdfa; color: #0f766e; border-color: #99f6e4; }
.cbt-spec-pill--amber { background: #fffbeb; color: #b45309; border-color: #fde68a; }
.cbt-spec-pill--purple { background: #faf5ff; color: #6d28d9; border-color: #ddd6fe; }
.cbt-spec-pill--emerald { background: #f0fdf4; color: #047857; border-color: #bbf7d0; }
.cbt-spec-pill--rose { background: #fff1f2; color: #be123c; border-color: #fecdd3; }

.cbt-spec-metric {
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
}
.pillar-card--terminal:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: #0284c7;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -8px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2), 0 0 0 1px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
}

/* Terminal Station Bespoke Icon Styling - Dark Console CRT Screen */
.pillar-card--terminal .pillar-card__icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #090d16;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15), 0 6px 16px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  color: #38bdf8;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}
.pillar-card--terminal:nth-child(1) .pillar-card__icon,
.pillar-card--terminal .pillar-card__icon--1 {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
  color: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2), 0 6px 16px -2px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.25);
}
.pillar-card--terminal:nth-child(2) .pillar-card__icon,
.pillar-card--terminal .pillar-card__icon--2 {
  border-color: rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.45);
  color: #2dd4bf;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 12px rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.2), 0 6px 16px -2px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.25);
}
.pillar-card--terminal:nth-child(3) .pillar-card__icon,
.pillar-card--terminal .pillar-card__icon--3 {
  border-color: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.45);
  color: #fbbf24;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 12px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.2), 0 6px 16px -2px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}
.pillar-card--terminal:nth-child(4) .pillar-card__icon,
.pillar-card--terminal .pillar-card__icon--4 {
  border-color: rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.45);
  color: #c084fc;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 12px rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.2), 0 6px 16px -2px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25);
}
.pillar-card--terminal:nth-child(5) .pillar-card__icon,
.pillar-card--terminal .pillar-card__icon--5 {
  border-color: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.45);
  color: #34d399;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 12px rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.2), 0 6px 16px -2px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}
.pillar-card--terminal:nth-child(6) .pillar-card__icon,
.pillar-card--terminal .pillar-card__icon--6 {
  border-color: rgba(251, 113, 133, 0.45);
  color: #fb7185;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 12px rgba(251, 113, 133, 0.2), 0 6px 16px -2px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.25);
}
.pillar-card--terminal:hover .pillar-card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 18px currentColor, 0 10px 24px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------
   D. PARTNER PORTAL (#partner-pillars): Enterprise SaaS B2B
   -------------------------------------------------------- */
.pillar-card--enterprise {
  background: var(--c-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card);
  transition: var(--transition-card);
}
.pillar-card--enterprise::before {
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0f172a, #334155);
}
.enterprise-head-tag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #1e293b;
}
.enterprise-tier-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #2563eb;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.7);
  margin-right: 6px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.enterprise-tier-dot--teal { background: #0d9488; box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.7); }
.enterprise-tier-dot--amber { background: #d97706; box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.7); }
.enterprise-tier-dot--purple { background: #7c3aed; box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.7); }
.enterprise-tier-dot--emerald { background: #059669; box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.7); }
.enterprise-tier-dot--rose { background: #e11d48; box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.7); }

.enterprise-code {
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: #475569;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
}
.pillar-card--enterprise .pillar-card__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  color: #f8fafc;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.enterprise-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.enterprise-sla-chip {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: #0f172a;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
}
.enterprise-sla-chip--teal { background: #f0fdfa; color: #0f766e; border-color: #99f6e4; }
.enterprise-sla-chip--amber { background: #fffbeb; color: #b45309; border-color: #fde68a; }
.enterprise-sla-chip--purple { background: #faf5ff; color: #6d28d9; border-color: #ddd6fe; }
.enterprise-sla-chip--emerald { background: #f0fdf4; color: #047857; border-color: #bbf7d0; }
.enterprise-sla-chip--rose { background: #fff1f2; color: #be123c; border-color: #fecdd3; }

.enterprise-sla-metric {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #059669;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.pillar-card--enterprise:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: #94a3b8;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2), 0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

/* 3. Free E-Books & Digital Study Vault Home Shelf */
.vault-section {
  position: relative;
}

.vault-grid,
.ebook-shelf-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.vault-card,
.ebook-shelf-card-home {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px 20px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Top accent stripe */
.vault-card::before,
.ebook-shelf-card-home::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
  transition: height 0.25s ease;
}
.vault-card--blue::before,
.ebook-shelf-card-home:nth-child(1)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1d4ed8, #3b82f6); }
.vault-card--green::before,
.ebook-shelf-card-home:nth-child(2)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #047857, #10b981); }
.vault-card--purple::before,
.ebook-shelf-card-home:nth-child(3)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6d28d9, #8b5cf6); }
.vault-card--warm::before,
.ebook-shelf-card-home:nth-child(4)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c2410c, #f97316); }

.vault-card:hover,
.ebook-shelf-card-home:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}
.vault-card--blue:hover,
.ebook-shelf-card-home:nth-child(1):hover { box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -6px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.16); }
.vault-card--green:hover,
.ebook-shelf-card-home:nth-child(2):hover { box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -6px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.16); }
.vault-card--purple:hover,
.ebook-shelf-card-home:nth-child(3):hover { box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -6px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.16); }
.vault-card--warm:hover,
.ebook-shelf-card-home:nth-child(4):hover { box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -6px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.16); }
.vault-card:hover::before,
.ebook-shelf-card-home:hover::before { height: 6px; }

/* Consistent Header Meta Row */
.vault-card__meta-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vault-vol-id {
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #475569;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.vault-edition {
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Full-width Subject Badge */
.vault-badge {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.vault-badge--blue { background: #eff6ff; color: #1d4ed8; border: 1px solid #bfdbfe; }
.vault-badge--green { background: #f0fdf4; color: #047857; border: 1px solid #bbf7d0; }
.vault-badge--purple { background: #faf5ff; color: #6d28d9; border: 1px solid #ddd6fe; }
.vault-badge--warm { background: #fff7ed; color: #c2410c; border: 1px solid #fed7aa; }

/* Uniform Title Height */
.vault-card__title,
.ebook-shelf-card-home h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  min-height: 52px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

/* Consistent Per-Card Hover Tinting */
.vault-card--blue:hover .vault-card__title { color: #1d4ed8; }
.vault-card--green:hover .vault-card__title { color: #047857; }
.vault-card--purple:hover .vault-card__title { color: #6d28d9; }
.vault-card--warm:hover .vault-card__title { color: #c2410c; }

/* Uniform Description Height */
.vault-card__desc,
.ebook-shelf-card-home p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0;
  min-height: 80px;
}

/* Structured Non-Wrapping Specs Bar */
.vault-specs,
.ebook-shelf-card-home__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  height: 38px;
}

.vault-spec-item {
  color: #475569;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.vault-spec-divider {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  user-select: none;
}
.vault-spec-item--accent {
  color: #0f766e;
  font-weight: 800;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Constant Action Buttons */
.vault-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 42px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 16px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.vault-btn--blue {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #1d4ed8;
  border: 1.5px solid #2563eb;
}
.vault-btn--blue:hover {
  background: #2563eb;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.28);
}

.vault-btn--green {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #047857;
  border: 1.5px solid #059669;
}
.vault-btn--green:hover {
  background: #059669;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.28);
}

.vault-btn--purple {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #6d28d9;
  border: 1.5px solid #7c3aed;
}
.vault-btn--purple:hover {
  background: #7c3aed;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.28);
}

.vault-btn--warm {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #c2410c;
  border: 1.5px solid #ea580c;
}
.vault-btn--warm:hover {
  background: #ea580c;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.28);
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .vault-grid,
  .ebook-shelf-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .vault-grid,
  .ebook-shelf-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .vault-card,
  .ebook-shelf-card-home {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }
  .vault-card__title,
  .ebook-shelf-card-home h3 {
    min-height: auto;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .vault-card__desc,
  .ebook-shelf-card-home p {
    min-height: auto;
  }
}



/* =============================================================
   Zig-Zag Timeline — The Journey Section (About Page)
   ============================================================= */
.zigzag-timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--s-6) 0;
}

/* Central Continuous Spine */
.zigzag-timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 4px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-primary-500) 0%, var(--c-accent-400) 50%, var(--c-primary-700) 100%);
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(47, 99, 230, 0.25);
}

/* Individual Item Container */
.zigzag-item {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
.zigzag-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Central Milestone Badge / Node - Modern Faceted Squircle */
.zigzag-node {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary-600), var(--c-accent-500));
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(47, 99, 230, 0.18), 0 8px 20px rgba(18, 42, 99, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.zigzag-node svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}
.zigzag-item:hover .zigzag-node {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.15);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(47, 99, 230, 0.28), 0 8px 24px rgba(47, 99, 230, 0.35);
}

/* Card Column & Alternating Sides */
.zigzag-content {
  width: calc(50% - 48px);
  position: relative;
}

/* Odd items on Left */
.zigzag-item:nth-child(odd) {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}
.zigzag-item:nth-child(odd) .zigzag-content {
  text-align: right;
  padding-right: var(--s-3);
}

/* Even items on Right */
.zigzag-item:nth-child(even) {
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.zigzag-item:nth-child(even) .zigzag-content {
  text-align: left;
  padding-left: var(--s-3);
}

/* Card Style */
.zigzag-card {
  background: var(--c-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 26px 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-card);
  overflow: visible;
}
.zigzag-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  border-top-left-radius: var(--r-card);
  border-top-right-radius: var(--r-card);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-primary-500), var(--c-accent-400));
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.zigzag-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--c-card-border-hover);
}
.zigzag-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Header inside card */
.zigzag-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.zigzag-item:nth-child(odd) .zigzag-meta {
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.zigzag-item:nth-child(even) .zigzag-meta {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.zigzag-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: var(--c-primary-50);
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-primary-200);
}
.zigzag-highlight {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-accent-600);
  background: var(--c-accent-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-accent-200);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

.zigzag-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-primary-950);
  margin: 0 0 var(--s-2);
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.zigzag-card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
}
.zigzag-card p {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Pointer arrow connecting card to spine */
.zigzag-item:nth-child(odd) .zigzag-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: -9px;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.zigzag-item:nth-child(even) .zigzag-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: -9px;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.zigzag-card:hover::after {
  border-color: var(--c-primary-300);
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Responsiveness (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .zigzag-timeline::before {
    left: 24px;
    transform: none;
  }
  .zigzag-item {
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--s-6);
  }
  .zigzag-node {
    left: 24px !important;
    top: 24px !important;
    transform: translate(-50%, 0) !important;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  .zigzag-node svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }
  .zigzag-item:hover .zigzag-node {
    transform: translate(-50%, 0) scale(1.1) !important;
  }
  .zigzag-content {
    width: 100% !important;
    padding-left: 56px !important;
    padding-right: 0 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }
  .zigzag-meta {
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
  }
  .zigzag-card::after {
    left: -8px !important;
    right: auto !important;
    top: 24px !important;
    transform: rotate(45deg) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200) !important;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200) !important;
    border-top: none !important;
    border-right: none !important;
  }
}

/* =============================================================
   Platform Scale Metrics — About Page
   ============================================================= */
.platform-scale-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-5);
}

.platform-scale-card {
  background: var(--c-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-card);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Shimmer Sweep Light Beam */
.platform-scale-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%;
  left: -60%;
  width: 220%;
  height: 220%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    65deg,
    transparent 35%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 50%,
    transparent 65%
  );
  transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(25deg);
  transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.platform-scale-card:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(100%) rotate(25deg);
}

.platform-scale-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--r-card) var(--r-card) 0 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-primary-600), var(--c-accent-500));
  transition: height 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.platform-scale-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--c-card-border-hover);
}

.platform-scale-card:hover::before {
  height: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(43, 186, 139, 0.4);
}

.platform-scale-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}

.platform-scale-val {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 1.8rem + 1.2vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--c-primary-900);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary-800), var(--c-primary-600));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.platform-scale-val--accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-accent-600), var(--c-accent-500));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.platform-scale-val--warm {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d98a00, #f0a93b);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.platform-scale-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: var(--c-primary-50);
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-primary-200);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.platform-scale-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.platform-scale-icon--accent {
  background: var(--c-accent-50);
  color: var(--c-accent-600);
  border-color: var(--c-accent-200);
}

.platform-scale-icon--warm {
  background: #fff8eb;
  color: #d98a00;
  border-color: #fde68a;
}

.platform-scale-card:hover .platform-scale-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
}

.platform-scale-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-primary-950);
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.platform-scale-card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
}

.platform-scale-card p {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.platform-scale-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--c-neutral-100);
  color: var(--c-neutral-700);
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .platform-scale-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--s-4);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .platform-scale-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ========================================================
   IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (7-DAY ONBOARDING ROADMAP)
   ======================================================== */
.impl-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 50%, #f8fafc 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.impl-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.15);
}

.impl-pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ea580c;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.7);
  animation: implPulse 2s infinite cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1);
}

@keyframes implPulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.7); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(234, 88, 12, 0); }
}

.impl-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-primary-950);
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* Timeline Track Wrapper */
.impl-timeline-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

/* Glowing Flowing Progress Line */
.impl-timeline-track {
  position: absolute;
  top: 44px;
  left: 60px;
  right: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  border-radius: 999px;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.impl-timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #2563eb 0%,
    #0d9488 33%,
    #ea580c 66%,
    #10b981 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: timelineFlow 5s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes timelineFlow {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 50%; }
}

/* 4-Step Cards Grid */
.impl-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Card Chassis */
.impl-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--c-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: var(--card-padding);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card);
  transition: var(--transition-card);
}

/* Animation: Shimmer Light Beam on Hover */
.impl-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%;
  left: -60%;
  width: 220%;
  height: 220%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    65deg,
    transparent 35%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 50%,
    transparent 65%
  );
  transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(25deg);
  transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}
.impl-card:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(100%) rotate(25deg);
}

/* Top Accent Progress Bar */
.impl-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--r-card) var(--r-card) 0 0;
  transition: height 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.impl-card--1::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1d4ed8, #3b82f6); }
.impl-card--2::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0f766e, #14b8a6); }
.impl-card--3::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c2410c, #f97316); }
.impl-card--4::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #047857, #10b981); }

/* Card Hover Elevation & Glows */
.impl-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--c-card-border-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card-hover);
}
.impl-card:hover::before {
  height: 6px;
}

.impl-card--1:hover {
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 42px -10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
}
.impl-card--1:hover::before {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45);
}

.impl-card--2:hover {
  border-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 42px -10px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.18), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08);
}
.impl-card--2:hover::before {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.45);
}

.impl-card--3:hover {
  border-color: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 42px -10px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.18), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.08);
}
.impl-card--3:hover::before {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.45);
}

.impl-card--4:hover {
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 42px -10px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
}
.impl-card--4:hover::before {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
}

/* Card Header */
.impl-card__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Day Pill / Milestone Badge */
.impl-day-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #f8fafc;
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.impl-card:hover .impl-day-pill {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.impl-day-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #38bdf8;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #38bdf8;
  animation: implLedBlink 1.6s infinite;
}
.impl-day-dot--teal { background: #2dd4bf; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #2dd4bf; }
.impl-day-dot--amber { background: #fbbf24; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #fbbf24; }
.impl-day-dot--emerald { background: #34d399; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #34d399; }

@keyframes implLedBlink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

.impl-phase-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #475569;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.impl-phase-tag--teal { color: #0f766e; background: #f0fdfa; border-color: #ccfbf1; }
.impl-phase-tag--amber { color: #c2410c; background: #fff7ed; border-color: #ffedd5; }
.impl-phase-tag--emerald { color: #047857; background: #f0fdf4; border-color: #dcfce7; }

/* Icon Containers - Modern Floating Beveled Squircle */
.impl-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.impl-icon-box--1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #3b82f6 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}
.impl-icon-box--2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e 0%, #14b8a6 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.4), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}
.impl-icon-box--3 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c2410c 0%, #f97316 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}
.impl-icon-box--4 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #047857 0%, #10b981 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.impl-card:hover .impl-icon-box {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
}
.impl-card:hover .impl-icon-box--1 {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.5), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
.impl-card:hover .impl-icon-box--2 {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -4px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.5), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
.impl-card:hover .impl-icon-box--3 {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -4px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.5), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
.impl-card:hover .impl-icon-box--4 {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -4px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Titles & Descriptions */
.impl-card__title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--c-primary-950);
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.impl-card:hover .impl-card__title {
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
}

.impl-card__desc {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Checklists */
.impl-checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.impl-card:hover .impl-checklist {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #e2e8f0;
}

.impl-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.impl-card:hover .impl-check-item {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.impl-check-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #1d4ed8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.impl-check-icon--teal { background: #f0fdfa; color: #0f766e; border-color: #99f6e4; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08); }
.impl-check-icon--amber { background: #fff7ed; color: #c2410c; border-color: #fed7aa; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.08); }
.impl-check-icon--emerald { background: #f0fdf4; color: #047857; border-color: #bbf7d0; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08); }

/* Card Footers */
.impl-card__footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.impl-time-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #1d4ed8;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.impl-time-badge--teal { background: #f0fdfa; color: #0f766e; border-color: #99f6e4; }
.impl-time-badge--amber { background: #fff7ed; color: #c2410c; border-color: #fed7aa; }
.impl-time-badge--emerald { background: #f0fdf4; color: #047857; border-color: #bbf7d0; }

.impl-step-counter {
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #94a3b8;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* Executive Assurance Banner */
.impl-assurance-bar {
  margin-top: 36px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
}

.impl-assurance-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}

.impl-assurance-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #2563eb;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.3s ease;
}
.impl-assurance-item:hover .impl-assurance-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  background: #dbeafe;
}

.impl-assurance-content strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.impl-assurance-content span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Responsive Adaptations */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .impl-timeline-track {
    display: none;
  }
  .impl-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .impl-assurance-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .impl-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .impl-assurance-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Why Easynaukri4u & 4-Step Selection Journey (Harmonized Card Architecture)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Section & Grid Layouts --- */
.why-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

/* --- Why Advantage Cards --- */
.why-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--c-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: var(--card-padding);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card);
  transition: var(--transition-card);
}

/* Shimmer Sweep Light Beam */
.why-card::after,
.why-journey-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%;
  left: -60%;
  width: 220%;
  height: 220%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    65deg,
    transparent 35%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 50%,
    transparent 65%
  );
  transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(25deg);
  transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}

.why-card:hover::after,
.why-journey-card:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(100%) rotate(25deg);
}

/* Top Accent Progress Bar */
.why-card::before,
.why-journey-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--r-card) var(--r-card) 0 0;
  transition: height 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.why-card--teal::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d9488, #14b8a6); }
.why-card--blue::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1d4ed8, #3b82f6); }
.why-card--warm::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c2410c, #f97316); }
.why-card--purple::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6d28d9, #8b5cf6); }

/* Card Hover Elevation & Glows */
.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}
.why-card:hover::before {
  height: 6px;
}

.why-card--teal:hover {
  border-color: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 42px -10px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.18), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08);
}
.why-card--teal:hover::before {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.45);
}

.why-card--blue:hover {
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 42px -10px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.18), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.08);
}
.why-card--blue:hover::before {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.45);
}

.why-card--warm:hover {
  border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 42px -10px rgba(194, 65, 12, 0.18), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(194, 65, 12, 0.08);
}
.why-card--warm:hover::before {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.45);
}

.why-card--purple:hover {
  border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 42px -10px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.18), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.08);
}
.why-card--purple:hover::before {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.45);
}

/* Card Header */
.why-card__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Icon Containers */
.why-card__icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-card__icon--teal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d9488, #14b8a6);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.35);
}
.why-card__icon--blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8, #3b82f6);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.35);
}
.why-card__icon--warm {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c2410c, #f97316);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(194, 65, 12, 0.35);
}
.why-card__icon--purple {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6d28d9, #8b5cf6);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.35);
}

.why-card:hover .why-card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px) rotate(4deg);
}

/* Sub-feature Tag */
.why-card__tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.why-card__tag--teal { color: #0f766e; background: #f0fdfa; border-color: #ccfbf1; }
.why-card__tag--blue { color: #1d4ed8; background: #eff6ff; border-color: #bfdbfe; }
.why-card__tag--warm { color: #c2410c; background: #fff7ed; border-color: #ffedd5; }
.why-card__tag--purple { color: #6d28d9; background: #f5f3ff; border-color: #ddd6fe; }

/* Titles & Descriptions */
.why-card__title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--c-primary-950);
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.why-card:hover .why-card__title {
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
}

.why-card__desc {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Checklists */
.why-card__checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.why-card:hover .why-card__checklist {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #e2e8f0;
}

.why-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.why-card:hover .why-check-item {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.why-check-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.why-check-icon--teal { background: #f0fdfa; color: #0f766e; border-color: #99f6e4; }
.why-check-icon--blue { background: #eff6ff; color: #1d4ed8; border-color: #bfdbfe; }
.why-check-icon--warm { background: #fff7ed; color: #c2410c; border-color: #fed7aa; }
.why-check-icon--purple { background: #f5f3ff; color: #6d28d9; border-color: #ddd6fe; }

/* Card Footers */
.why-card__footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px 12px;
}

.why-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.why-pill--teal { background: #f0fdfa; color: #0f766e; border-color: #99f6e4; }
.why-pill--blue { background: #eff6ff; color: #1d4ed8; border-color: #bfdbfe; }
.why-pill--warm { background: #fff7ed; color: #c2410c; border-color: #fed7aa; }
.why-pill--purple { background: #f5f3ff; color: #6d28d9; border-color: #ddd6fe; }

.why-telemetry {
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* --- 4-Step Selection Journey --- */
.why-journey-head {
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.why-journey-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.why-journey-track {
  position: absolute;
  top: 48px;
  left: 8%;
  right: 8%;
  height: 3px;
  background: #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-journey-line {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38bdf8, #3b82f6, #f97316, #10b981);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: whyJourneyFlow 3.5s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes whyJourneyFlow {
  0% { background-position: 100% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -100% 0; }
}

.why-journey-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.why-journey-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--c-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: var(--card-padding);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card);
  transition: var(--transition-card);
}

.why-journey-card:nth-child(1)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0284c7, #38bdf8); }
.why-journey-card:nth-child(2)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1d4ed8, #3b82f6); }
.why-journey-card:nth-child(3)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ea580c, #f97316); }
.why-journey-card:nth-child(4)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #059669, #10b981); }

.why-journey-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--c-card-border-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card-hover);
}
.why-journey-card:hover::before {
  height: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}

.why-journey-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #f8fafc;
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.why-journey-card:hover .why-journey-badge {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.why-journey-led {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #38bdf8;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #38bdf8;
  animation: whyLedBlink 1.6s infinite;
}
.why-journey-led--blue { background: #60a5fa; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #60a5fa; }
.why-journey-led--warm { background: #fb923c; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #fb923c; }
.why-journey-led--green { background: #34d399; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #34d399; }

@keyframes whyLedBlink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.35; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

.why-journey-stepnum {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 22px;
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #94a3b8;
  opacity: 0.55;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}
.why-journey-card:hover .why-journey-stepnum {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.why-journey-card:nth-child(1):hover .why-journey-stepnum { color: #0284c7; }
.why-journey-card:nth-child(2):hover .why-journey-stepnum { color: #1d4ed8; }
.why-journey-card:nth-child(3):hover .why-journey-stepnum { color: #ea580c; }
.why-journey-card:nth-child(4):hover .why-journey-stepnum { color: #059669; }

.why-journey-card__title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--c-primary-950);
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.why-journey-card:hover .why-journey-card__title {
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
}

.why-journey-card__desc {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.why-journey-card__tag {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.why-journey-card__tag .pill {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.why-journey-card:hover .why-journey-card__tag .pill {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Responsive Adaptations for Why & Journey & Testing Technology */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .why-grid,
  .why-journey-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .why-journey-track {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pillar-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .pillar-card--academic {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .why-grid,
  .why-journey-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .why-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
  .why-journey-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   What We Offer / Platform Services (Bespoke Architectural Card Architecture)
   ========================================================================== */

.service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.service-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--c-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 32px 28px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Shimmer Sweep Light Beam */
.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%;
  left: -60%;
  width: 220%;
  height: 220%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    65deg,
    transparent 35%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 50%,
    transparent 65%
  );
  transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(25deg);
  transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}
.service-card:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(100%) rotate(25deg);
}

/* Top Accent Progress Bar */
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--r-card) var(--r-card) 0 0;
  transition: height 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.service-card--blue::before   { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1d4ed8, #3b82f6); }
.service-card--teal::before   { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d9488, #14b8a6); }
.service-card--green::before  { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #047857, #10b981); }
.service-card--warm::before   { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c2410c, #f97316); }
.service-card--purple::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6d28d9, #8b5cf6); }
.service-card--rose::before   { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #be123c, #f43f5e); }

/* Card Hover Elevation & Glows */
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}
.service-card:hover::before {
  height: 6px;
}

.service-card--blue:hover {
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 42px -10px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.16), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.08);
}
.service-card--blue:hover::before { box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.45); }

.service-card--teal:hover {
  border-color: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 42px -10px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.16), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08);
}
.service-card--teal:hover::before { box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.45); }

.service-card--green:hover {
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 42px -10px rgba(4, 120, 87, 0.16), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(4, 120, 87, 0.08);
}
.service-card--green:hover::before { box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45); }

.service-card--warm:hover {
  border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 42px -10px rgba(194, 65, 12, 0.16), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(194, 65, 12, 0.08);
}
.service-card--warm:hover::before { box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.45); }

.service-card--purple:hover {
  border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 42px -10px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.16), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.08);
}
.service-card--purple:hover::before { box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.45); }

.service-card--rose:hover {
  border-color: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 42px -10px rgba(190, 18, 60, 0.16), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(190, 18, 60, 0.08);
}
.service-card--rose:hover::before { box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.45); }

/* Card Header */
.service-card__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Icon Containers */
.service-card__icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-card__icon--blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8, #3b82f6);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.35);
}
.service-card__icon--teal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d9488, #14b8a6);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.35);
}
.service-card__icon--green {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #047857, #10b981);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(4, 120, 87, 0.35);
}
.service-card__icon--warm {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c2410c, #f97316);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(194, 65, 12, 0.35);
}
.service-card__icon--purple {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6d28d9, #8b5cf6);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.35);
}
.service-card__icon--rose {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #be123c, #f43f5e);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(190, 18, 60, 0.35);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px) rotate(4deg);
}

/* Feature Category Tag */
.service-card__tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 4px 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.service-card__tag--blue   { color: #1d4ed8; background: #eff6ff; border-color: #bfdbfe; }
.service-card__tag--teal   { color: #0f766e; background: #f0fdfa; border-color: #ccfbf1; }
.service-card__tag--green  { color: #047857; background: #f0fdf4; border-color: #bbf7d0; }
.service-card__tag--warm   { color: #c2410c; background: #fff7ed; border-color: #ffedd5; }
.service-card__tag--purple { color: #6d28d9; background: #faf5ff; border-color: #ddd6fe; }
.service-card__tag--rose   { color: #be123c; background: #fff1f2; border-color: #fecdd3; }

.service-card:hover .service-card__tag {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Titles & Descriptions */
.service-card__title {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--c-primary-950);
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.service-card:hover .service-card__title {
  color: var(--c-primary-600);
}

.service-card__desc {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Card Action Footer */
.service-card__footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.service-card__cta {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-primary-700);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: gap 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}
.service-card:hover .service-card__cta {
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--c-primary-600);
}
.service-card__cta svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.service-card:hover .service-card__cta svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Responsive Adaptations for Services */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .service-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 22px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .service-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .service-card {
    padding: 26px 22px 22px;
  }
}

/* ===================================================================
   Component: Our Milestones Unique Chrono-Pipeline Timeline
   =================================================================== */

.chrono-section {
  position: relative;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(ellipse 600px 400px at 5% 20%, rgba(224, 242, 254, 0.45) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 500px 400px at 95% 70%, rgba(237, 233, 254, 0.4) 0%, transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 50%, #ffffff 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 88px 0;
}

/* --- Top Runway Track --- */
.chrono-runway {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto 52px;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.chrono-runway__track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
}

.chrono-runway__track::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d9488 0%, #0284c7 25%, #7c3aed 50%, #d97706 72%, #10b981 88%, #cbd5e1 100%);
  border-radius: 3px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.chrono-runway__step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-align: center;
}

.chrono-runway__marker {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid var(--c-neutral-300);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-neutral-500);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.chrono-runway__step.is-done .chrono-runway__marker {
  background: #0284c7;
  border-color: #0284c7;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.chrono-runway__step.is-active .chrono-runway__marker {
  background: #10b981;
  border-color: #10b981;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.22);
}

.chrono-runway__step.is-future .chrono-runway__marker {
  background: #faf5ff;
  border-color: #8b5cf6;
  color: #8b5cf6;
}

.chrono-runway__pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  animation: pulseRunway 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseRunway {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 1; }
}

.chrono-runway__yr {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-neutral-800);
  line-height: 1;
}

.chrono-runway__lbl {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-neutral-500);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .chrono-runway {
    border-radius: var(--r-xl);
    padding: 14px 16px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .chrono-runway__track {
    min-width: 600px;
  }
}

/* --- Main Vertical Chrono Timeline --- */
.chrono-timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 32px;
}

/* Continuous Vertical Spine Conduit */
.chrono-spine-rail {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 200px;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, 
    #0d9488 0%, 
    #0284c7 20%, 
    #7c3aed 42%, 
    #d97706 64%, 
    #10b981 84%, 
    #6366f1 100%
  );
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.55;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

/* Chrono Item: 3-column layout on desktop */
.chrono-item {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 170px 64px 1fr;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Col 1: Time & Phase */
.chrono-timecol {
  text-align: right;
  padding-right: 24px;
  padding-top: 10px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.chrono-badge-year {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--c-neutral-900);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.chrono-badge-year--active {
  color: #059669;
}

.chrono-badge-year--future {
  color: #6366f1;
}

.chrono-phase-tag {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--c-neutral-500);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.chrono-phase-tag--active {
  color: #059669;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  margin-top: 5px;
}

/* Col 2: The Node */
.chrono-node-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.chrono-node {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  color: var(--c-neutral-700);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.chrono-node svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.chrono-item:hover .chrono-node {
  transform: scale(1.14);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Node Themed Variants */
.chrono-node--teal {
  border-color: #0d9488;
  color: #0d9488;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdfa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}
.chrono-node--blue {
  border-color: #0284c7;
  color: #0284c7;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f9ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}
.chrono-node--purple {
  border-color: #7c3aed;
  color: #7c3aed;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #faf5ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}
.chrono-node--amber {
  border-color: #d97706;
  color: #d97706;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffbeb 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}
.chrono-node--emerald {
  border-color: #059669;
  color: #059669;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecfdf5 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}
.chrono-node--indigo {
  border-color: #6366f1;
  color: #6366f1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eef2ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.chrono-node-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
  animation: pulseNodeRing 2s infinite cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes pulseNodeRing {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 1; }
  70% { transform: scale(1.22); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Col 3: The Card */
.chrono-card-wrapper {
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.chrono-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 26px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.chrono-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--c-neutral-300);
  transition: height 0.2s ease;
}

.chrono-item--teal .chrono-card::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d9488, #2dd4bf); }
.chrono-item--blue .chrono-card::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0284c7, #38bdf8); }
.chrono-item--purple .chrono-card::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7c3aed, #a78bfa); }
.chrono-item--amber .chrono-card::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d97706, #fbbf24); }
.chrono-item--emerald .chrono-card::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #059669, #34d399); }
.chrono-item--indigo .chrono-card::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6366f1, #818cf8); }

.chrono-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border-color: var(--c-neutral-300);
}

.chrono-card:hover::before {
  height: 5px;
}

/* Translucent Year Watermark */
.chrono-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 22px;
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--c-neutral-900);
  opacity: 0.035;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Card Header */
.chrono-card__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.chrono-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.chrono-pill--teal { background: #f0fdfa; color: #0f766e; border: 1px solid #ccfbf1; }
.chrono-pill--blue { background: #f0f9ff; color: #0369a1; border: 1px solid #bae6fd; }
.chrono-pill--purple { background: #faf5ff; color: #6b21a8; border: 1px solid #f3e8ff; }
.chrono-pill--amber { background: #fffbeb; color: #b45309; border: 1px solid #fef3c7; }
.chrono-pill--emerald { background: #ecfdf5; color: #047857; border: 1px solid #a7f3d0; }
.chrono-pill--indigo { background: #eef2ff; color: #4338ca; border: 1px solid #c7d2fe; }

.chrono-metric-chip {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-neutral-600);
  background: var(--c-neutral-100);
  padding: 4px 11px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.chrono-metric-chip--highlight {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #15803d;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Card Title & Desc */
.chrono-card__title {
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-neutral-900);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.chrono-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--c-neutral-600);
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Tags flex row */
.chrono-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.chrono-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-neutral-600);
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-neutral-200);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.chrono-card:hover .chrono-tag {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* Active and Future Card Highlights */
.chrono-card--current {
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px -6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.14), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.chrono-card--future {
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #faf5ff 100%);
}

/* Responsive adaptations */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .chrono-section {
    padding: 64px 0;
  }

  .chrono-spine-rail {
    left: 24px;
  }

  .chrono-item {
    grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .chrono-timecol {
    display: none;
  }

  .chrono-card-wrapper {
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .chrono-card {
    padding: 22px 20px;
  }

  .chrono-watermark {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .chrono-item {
    grid-template-columns: 38px 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .chrono-spine-rail {
    left: 19px;
  }
  .chrono-node {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .chrono-node svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }
  .chrono-card {
    padding: 18px 16px;
  }
  .chrono-card__title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
  .chrono-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
}