/**
 * Master Stylesheet
 * Brand: Sandiip Rajpuut — Trade Like a Pro
 * Color Palette:
 *   --tea-green: #ccd5aeff;
 *   --beige: #e9edc9ff;
 *   --cornsilk: #fefae0ff;
 *   --papaya-whip: #faedcdff;
 *   --light-bronze: #d4a373ff;
 *   --white: #ffffff (base background)
 */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400;1,600&display=swap');

:root {
  /* User-specified color palette */
  --tea-green: #ccd5ae;
  --beige: #e9edc9;
  --cornsilk: #fefae0;
  --papaya-whip: #faedcd;
  --light-bronze: #d4a373;

  /* Neutrals & Base Colors */
  --white: #ffffff;
  --bg-primary: #ffffff;
  --bg-subtle: #fafbf8;
  --bg-card: #ffffff;

  /* High-contrast accessible text colors */
  --dark-slate: #151d18;
  --charcoal: #25332a;
  --text-muted: #596a60;
  --text-light: #7c8e84;

  /* Trading Accents */
  --trade-green: #1f9d68;
  --trade-red: #d9384e;
  --trade-gold: #c7905b;

  /* Borders & Shadows */
  --border-light: rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.22);
  --border-subtle: rgba(204, 213, 174, 0.45);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(21, 29, 24, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 28px rgba(21, 29, 24, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 48px rgba(21, 29, 24, 0.12);
  --shadow-bronze: 0 14px 35px rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.28);
  --shadow-hero: 0 30px 65px -12px rgba(21, 29, 24, 0.25), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.2);

  /* Typography & Layout - Plus Jakarta Sans everywhere */
  --font-main: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;
  --max-width: 1240px;
  --transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Base Reset & Semantic Defaults */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img, svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}

/* Layout Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: 1.5rem;
}

/* Typography Helpers */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.heading-display {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-slate) 20%, var(--light-bronze) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  background: var(--cornsilk);
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  border: 1px solid var(--papaya-whip);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-tag::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--light-bronze);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-bronze) 0%, #be8b5c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-bronze);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #be8b5c 0%, #aa784a 100%);
}

.btn-eligibility {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--papaya-whip) 0%, var(--cornsilk) 100%);
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  border: 1px solid var(--light-bronze);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.2);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-eligibility::before {
  content: '⚡';
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.btn-eligibility:hover {
  background: var(--cornsilk);
  border-color: var(--dark-slate);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.35);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--cornsilk);
  border-color: var(--light-bronze);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-dark {
  background: var(--dark-slate);
  color: var(--cornsilk);
}

.btn-dark:hover {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Navigation Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 80px;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.brand-eagle-img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 52px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transform-origin: center center;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), filter 0.3s ease;
}

.brand-text-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-size: 1.32rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0c153c;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  color: #0c153c;
  margin-top: 2px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

/* Eagle Grow on Hover */
.brand-logo:hover .brand-eagle-img {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.45));
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-text-block {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 2rem;
}

/* Nav Menu CTA Button - Hidden on desktop, shown inside toggler menu on mobile */
.nav-menu-cta {
  display: none;
}

.desktop-nav-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--light-bronze);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--light-bronze);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section with Trading Indicator & Dashboard Background
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #06111a;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 17, 26, 0.88) 0%, rgba(6, 17, 26, 0.94) 100%),
    url('../images/tradeblueprint-hero.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center top;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding: 5.5rem 0 6rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.25);
}

/* Subtle background accent glow */
.hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 900px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.18) 0%, rgba(204, 213, 174, 0.08) 50%, transparent 75%);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(250, 237, 205, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cornsilk);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-badge .live-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--trade-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(31, 157, 104, 0.35);
}

/* Mandatory User Heading: "Learn  advanced training concept with sandiip rajput" */
.hero-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  color: #ffffff;
  max-width: 950px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-heading span.highlight {
  color: var(--light-bronze);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.4);
}

/* Mandatory 15-word paragraph */
.hero-para {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--tea-green);
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Infinite Marquee Ticker (Smooth, Continuous, Attractive Linear Motion)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-marquee-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent 100%);
  user-select: none;
}

.hero-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-marquee-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: heroMarqueeScroll 36s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Hover pause for effortless readability */
.hero-marquee-wrapper:hover .hero-marquee-group {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes heroMarqueeScroll {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  to {
    transform: translateX(calc(-100% - 1.25rem));
  }
}

.hero-trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
  background: rgba(254, 250, 224, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.24);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--cornsilk);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.hero-trust-item:hover {
  background: rgba(254, 250, 224, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.2);
}

.hero-trust-item .icon-check {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ccd5ae 0%, #a3b18a 100%);
  color: #06111a;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(204, 213, 174, 0.4);
}

/* Fallback static row */
.hero-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cornsilk);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Trading Indicator & Dashboard Showcase Frame
   ========================================================================== */
.dashboard-preview-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1120px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.45) 0%, rgba(204, 213, 174, 0.25) 50%, rgba(254, 250, 224, 0.4) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 35px 80px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 45px rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.22);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.dashboard-preview-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 42px 95px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 60px rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.3);
}

.dashboard-inner-container {
  background: #111813;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 4px);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%;
}

.dashboard-inner-container img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 1200 / 680;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.dashboard-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: rgba(21, 29, 24, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid var(--light-bronze);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: var(--cornsilk);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 2: Flagship Mentorship Programs & Core Methodologies
   ========================================================================== */
/* AEO Executive Summary Box */
.ai-summary-box {
  background: var(--cornsilk);
  border: 1px solid var(--papaya-whip);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--light-bronze);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.summary-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  background: var(--dark-slate);
  color: var(--cornsilk);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ai-summary-box p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.summary-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.3);
}

/* Comparison & Decision Table */
.comparison-table-wrap {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.table-header-block {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.table-header-block h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.table-header-block p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.decision-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-align: left;
  min-width: 580px;
}

.decision-table th, .decision-table td {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  vertical-align: top;
}

.decision-table th {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.decision-table th.col-featured {
  background: var(--papaya-whip);
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--light-bronze);
}

.decision-table td.col-featured {
  background: rgba(254, 250, 224, 0.4);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.decision-table tr:hover td {
  background-color: rgba(233, 237, 201, 0.2);
}

/* AEO Direct Answer Styling */
.direct-answer {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.article-date-stamp {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.programs-methodology-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.programs-format-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.program-format-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}

.program-format-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--light-bronze);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.program-format-card-featured {
  border: 2px solid var(--light-bronze);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--cornsilk) 100%);
}

.program-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  right: 24px;
  background: var(--dark-slate);
  color: var(--cornsilk);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.program-card-badge.badge-featured {
  background: var(--light-bronze);
  color: #121814;
}

.program-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.program-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--papaya-whip);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.program-name {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
}

.program-mode {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--light-bronze);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  display: block;
}

.program-summary {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.program-features-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.program-features-list li {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.55;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.program-features-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 1px;
  color: var(--light-bronze);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.methodology-pillars-wrap {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.pillars-heading {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.methodology-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.pillar-box {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.pillar-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--light-bronze);
}

.pillar-num {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--light-bronze);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pillar-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.pillar-box p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 3: Mentor Profile & AEO / GEO Hub
   ========================================================================== */
.mentor-geo-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: var(--white);
  position: relative;
}

.mentor-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 2.75rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.mentor-highlight-card {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.mentor-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.mentor-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--papaya-whip);
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.mentor-name-title {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.mentor-lead-quote {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--light-bronze);
  padding-left: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.mentor-bio-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.geo-facility-box {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.geo-facility-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
}

.facility-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.facility-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.15rem;
}

.facility-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.facility-item p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
}

.facility-note {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
}

.facility-contact-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background: var(--cornsilk);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--papaya-whip);
}

.contact-link {
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.contact-link:hover {
  color: var(--light-bronze);
}

/* AEO Q&A Card */
.aeo-answers-card {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.aeo-card-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.aeo-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  background: var(--tea-green);
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.aeo-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.aeo-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.aeo-qa-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.aeo-qa-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.aeo-qa-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--light-bronze);
}

.aeo-question {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.aeo-answer {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Page & Mentor Portrait Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.about-hero-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cornsilk) 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
}

.about-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Breadcrumb Navigation */
.breadcrumb-nav {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.breadcrumb-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.breadcrumb-item a {
  color: var(--charcoal);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.breadcrumb-item a:hover {
  color: var(--light-bronze);
}

.breadcrumb-separator {
  color: var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.breadcrumb-current {
  color: var(--light-bronze);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Deluxe Mentor Portrait Card */
.mentor-portrait-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(21, 29, 24, 0.07);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.mentor-portrait-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px -8px rgba(40, 54, 24, 0.14), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.35);
  border-color: var(--light-bronze);
}

.mentor-portrait-frame {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--papaya-whip) 0%, var(--beige) 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--light-bronze);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(40, 54, 24, 0.08);
  transition: box-shadow 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.mentor-portrait-card:hover .mentor-portrait-frame {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.3);
  border-color: var(--light-bronze);
}

.mentor-portrait-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.mentor-portrait-card:hover .mentor-portrait-img {
  transform: scale(1.035);
}

.mentor-portrait-name {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.mentor-portrait-role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--light-bronze);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.mentor-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.mentor-stat-box {
  padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.mentor-stat-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--light-bronze);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.2);
}

.mentor-stat-value {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.mentor-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Mentor Inline Header for Homepage Section 3 */
.mentor-inline-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.mentor-inline-avatar {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--light-bronze);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.mentor-inline-avatar:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.35);
}

/* Philosophy Cards for Section 2 */
.philosophy-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(310px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.philosophy-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(21, 29, 24, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.philosophy-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--light-bronze), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.philosophy-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -6px rgba(40, 54, 24, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.25);
  border-color: var(--light-bronze);
}

.philosophy-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.philosophy-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.philosophy-card:hover .philosophy-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(4deg);
}

/* Rules Component for Section 2 */
.rules-list-deluxe {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 2rem auto 0;
}

.rules-item-deluxe {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--light-bronze);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(21, 29, 24, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-left-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.rules-item-deluxe:hover {
  transform: translateX(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(40, 54, 24, 0.08);
  border-left-color: var(--dark-slate);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--cornsilk) 100%);
}

.rules-num-badge {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--light-bronze);
  line-height: 1;
  padding-top: 0.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.rules-item-deluxe:hover .rules-num-badge {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  color: var(--dark-slate);
}

.rules-item-content h3,
.rules-item-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.rules-item-content p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Facility Cards for Section 3 */
.facility-grid-deluxe {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.facility-card-deluxe {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(21, 29, 24, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.facility-card-deluxe::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--light-bronze), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.facility-card-deluxe:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -6px rgba(40, 54, 24, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.3);
  border-color: var(--light-bronze);
}

.facility-card-deluxe:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Subtle Page Entrance Animation */
@keyframes heroFadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.about-hero-grid > div:first-child {
  animation: heroFadeInUp 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.about-hero-grid > div:last-child {
  animation: heroFadeInUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14-Module Curriculum Grid & Order Flow Showcase
   ========================================================================== */
.modules-grid-14 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.module-card-14 {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.65rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(21, 29, 24, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.module-card-14::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--light-bronze), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.module-card-14:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -6px rgba(40, 54, 24, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.25);
  border-color: var(--light-bronze);
}

.module-card-14:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.module-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.module-badge-num {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--dark-slate);
  color: var(--cornsilk);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--light-bronze);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.module-card-14:hover .module-badge-num {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: var(--light-bronze);
  color: var(--dark-slate);
}

.module-card-title {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.module-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.module-card-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* Order Flow Showcase Frame */
.order-flow-wrapper {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(21, 29, 24, 0.1);
  margin-top: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.order-flow-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: block;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.order-flow-wrapper:hover .order-flow-img {
  transform: scale(1.01);
}

.order-flow-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.order-flow-feature-box {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.order-flow-feature-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--light-bronze);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.15);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.order-flow-feature-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.order-flow-feature-box p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Key Methodology & Features Section
   ========================================================================== */
.features-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.feature-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--light-bronze);
}

.feature-icon-box {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--cornsilk);
  border: 1px solid var(--papaya-whip);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.feature-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Curriculum / Course Phases Section
   ========================================================================== */
.curriculum-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.phase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.phase-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.phase-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--light-bronze);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.phase-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.phase-tag {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--light-bronze);
}

.phase-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.phase-lessons-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.phase-lessons-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.phase-lessons-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--light-bronze);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Accordion Component (for Modules & FAQs)
   ========================================================================== */
.accordion-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.accordion-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.accordion-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--light-bronze);
}

.accordion-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.75rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
}

.accordion-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cornsilk);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--light-bronze);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.accordion-item.is-open .accordion-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.accordion-content {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.accordion-item.is-open .accordion-content {
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA Banner Section
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-slate) 0%, #1c2720 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: 4rem auto;
}

.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 500px;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,163,115,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-inner {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-inner h2 {
  color: var(--cornsilk);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.cta-inner p {
  color: var(--tea-green);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SEBI & Regulatory Compliance Box
   ========================================================================== */
.sebi-box {
  background: var(--cornsilk);
  border: 1px solid var(--papaya-whip);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--light-bronze);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.sebi-box strong {
  color: var(--dark-slate);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Eligibility Modal Dialog (conforming to modern web guidance)
   ========================================================================== */
dialog#eligibilityModal {
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 0;
  max-width: 760px;
  width: 92vw;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 0 1px var(--border-light);
  margin: auto;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Style the modal backdrop */
dialog#eligibilityModal::backdrop {
  background-color: rgba(21, 29, 24, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.modal-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-slate) 0%, #1f2b23 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--light-bronze);
}

.modal-header-text h3 {
  color: var(--cornsilk);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.modal-header-text p {
  color: var(--tea-green);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 1rem;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--light-bronze);
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  max-height: 80vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Multi-Step Wizard Styles (Student Eligibility & Readiness Form)
   ========================================================================== */
.eligibility-wizard-container {
  width: 100%;
}

.wizard-purpose-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--light-bronze);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.purpose-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.purpose-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.purpose-text {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Wizard Progress Bar */
.wizard-progress-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
}

.wizard-step-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.step-badge {
  background: var(--dark-slate);
  color: var(--cornsilk);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.step-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
}

.wizard-progress-bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.wizard-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--light-bronze) 0%, var(--dark-slate) 100%);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: width 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Wizard Steps Display */
.wizard-step {
  display: none;
}

.wizard-step.active {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

.step-section-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--light-bronze);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.section-heading {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.section-subheading {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Form Controls */
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.required-star {
  color: #e03131;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.field-error-msg {
  display: none;
  color: #e03131;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.field-error-msg.visible {
  display: block;
}

.form-select, .form-input, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.95rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 80px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.form-select:focus, .form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--light-bronze);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.25);
}

.form-input.has-error, .form-textarea.has-error {
  border-color: #e03131;
  background-color: #fff5f5;
}

/* Wizard Pill Grids & Cards */
.wizard-pill-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.wizard-pill-grid.cols-1 {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.wizard-pill-grid.cols-2 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.wizard-pill-grid.cols-3 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.wizard-pill-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.wizard-pill-card:hover {
  background: var(--cornsilk);
  border-color: var(--light-bronze);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.wizard-pill-card input[type="radio"],
.wizard-pill-card input[type="checkbox"] {
  margin-right: 0.65rem;
  accent-color: var(--dark-slate);
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.wizard-pill-card .pill-body {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.wizard-pill-card:has(input:checked) {
  background: rgba(40, 54, 24, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--dark-slate);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(21, 29, 24, 0.06);
}

.wizard-pill-card:has(input:checked) .pill-body {
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Applicant Declaration Card */
.declaration-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--bg-subtle) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--dark-slate);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(21, 29, 24, 0.04);
}

.declaration-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--dark-slate);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.declaration-check-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.declaration-check-label input[type="checkbox"] {
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  accent-color: var(--dark-slate);
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.declaration-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.declaration-inputs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-light);
}

/* Wizard Action Buttons */
.wizard-actions-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.wizard-actions-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.wizard-btn-prev {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.wizard-btn-prev:hover {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-color: var(--dark-slate);
  color: var(--dark-slate);
}

.wizard-btn-next, .wizard-btn-submit {
  padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Interactive Result Box */
.modal-result-box {
  display: none;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid var(--light-bronze);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(21, 29, 24, 0.08);
}

.modal-result-box.is-active {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeIn 0.35s ease;
}

.result-sync-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #2b8a3e;
  background: #ebfbee;
  border: 1px solid #b2f2bb;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Mobile Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  dialog#eligibilityModal {
    width: 95vw;
    margin: 1rem auto;
  }
  .modal-header {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .modal-body {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .wizard-pill-grid.cols-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .declaration-inputs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .wizard-actions-bar {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .wizard-btn-prev, .wizard-actions-right, .wizard-btn-next, .wizard-btn-submit {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .wizard-pill-grid.cols-2, .wizard-pill-grid.cols-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--dark-slate);
  color: #d1dbd4;
  padding: 5rem 0 2.5rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.2);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-brand h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--cornsilk);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: #9cb1a5;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 320px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-col h5 {
  color: var(--cornsilk);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #a7bcb0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--light-bronze);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #7b9285;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .nav-menu {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Hide desktop button in header bar on mobile/tablet */
  .desktop-nav-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .nav-menu.is-active {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: 80px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  /* Show Check Eligibility button cleanly inside toggler menu drawer */
  .nav-menu-cta {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  }

  .nav-menu-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .phase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .programs-format-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .methodology-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .mentor-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .mentor-portrait-card {
    max-width: 440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .dashboard-preview-wrapper {
    padding: 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .dashboard-inner-container {
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius-md) - 3px);
  }

  .dashboard-floating-badge {
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    padding: 0.38rem 0.85rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nav-wrapper {
    height: 70px;
  }

  .nav-menu.is-active {
    top: 70px;
  }

  .brand-eagle-img {
    height: 38px;
    max-width: 44px;
  }

  .brand-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  }

  .brand-tagline {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1px;
    margin-top: 1px;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-cta-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .option-pill-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero-trust-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .hero-marquee-wrapper {
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
  }

  .hero-trust-item {
    padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  /* Perfect Responsive Height for Dashboard Card on Mobile */
  .dashboard-preview-wrapper {
    padding: 6px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.18);
  }

  .dashboard-inner-container {
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem 0.5rem;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .dashboard-floating-badge {
    position: static;
    margin: 0 auto 0.65rem;
    padding: 0.32rem 0.8rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    box-shadow: none;
    background: rgba(254, 250, 224, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.35);
    max-width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .dashboard-inner-container img {
    border-radius: 6px;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 1200 / 680;
  }

  .methodology-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .facility-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .facility-contact-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .mentor-highlight-card, .aeo-answers-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .methodology-pillars-wrap {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .mentor-portrait-frame {
    max-width: 240px;
  }

  .mentor-portrait-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  }

  .rules-item-deluxe {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .modules-grid-14 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .order-flow-wrapper {
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .order-flow-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .dashboard-floating-badge {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 0.28rem 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  }
}

/* Accessibility: Respect Reduced Motion Preferences */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-marquee-group {
    animation: none;
  }
  .hero-marquee-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-mask-image: none;
    mask-image: none;
  }
  .about-hero-grid > div:first-child,
  .about-hero-grid > div:last-child {
    animation: none;
  }
  .mentor-portrait-card,
  .mentor-portrait-card:hover,
  .philosophy-card,
  .philosophy-card:hover,
  .rules-item-deluxe,
  .rules-item-deluxe:hover,
  .facility-card-deluxe,
  .facility-card-deluxe:hover,
  .mentor-stat-box,
  .mentor-stat-box:hover {
    transition: none;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}