/* ============================================================
   GLOBAL  –  Reset, base, layout utilities, components
   ============================================================ */

/* ── 1. Modern CSS reset ──────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

.is-visible{
    color:#000 !important;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

a {
  color: var(--color-link);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default);
}
a:hover { color: var(--color-link-hover); }

/* Visible focus outline – WCAG 2.2 */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; font: inherit; border: none; background: none; }
input, textarea, select { font: inherit; }
[hidden] { display: none !important; }

/* ── 2. Layout container ─────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-4);
}
@media (min-width: 640px)  { .container { padding-inline: var(--space-6); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .container { padding-inline: var(--space-8); } }

/* ── 3. Section spacing ──────────────────────────────────── */
.section         { padding-block: var(--space-16); }
.section--sm     { padding-block: var(--space-10); }
.section--lg     { padding-block: var(--space-24); }
.section--soft   { background-color: var(--color-bg-soft); }
.section--muted  { background-color: var(--color-bg-muted); }
.section--academic { background-color: var(--clr-academic-50); }
.section--it       { background-color: var(--clr-it-50); }
.section--dark {
  background-color: var(--clr-neutral-900);
  color: var(--color-text-inverted);
}

/* ── 4. Typography helpers ───────────────────────────────── */
.section-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-semi);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 4vw, var(--text-4xl));
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 60ch;
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.text-center  { text-align: center; }
.text-left    { text-align: left; }
.text-right   { text-align: right; }
.mx-auto      { margin-inline: auto; }

/* ── 5. Buttons ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--font-semi);
  line-height: 1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default);
}
.btn:focus-visible { outline-offset: 4px; }

.btn--primary {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.28);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.4);
}

.btn--secondary {
  background-color: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(253, 89, 2, 0.35);
}
.btn--secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-secondary-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary-hover);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(253, 89, 2, 0.5);
}

.btn--outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.btn--outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--outline-orange {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}
.btn--outline-orange:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(253, 89, 2, 0.35);
}

.btn--outline-white {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.btn--outline-white:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-color: var(--clr-white);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.btn--ghost {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
}
.btn--ghost:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-soft);
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-color: var(--color-border-strong);
}

.btn--sm { padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4); font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.btn--lg { padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-8); font-size: var(--text-lg); }
.btn--full-width { width: 100%; }

/* WhatsApp button */
.btn--whatsapp {
  background-color: #25D366;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: #25D366;
}
.btn--whatsapp:hover {
  background-color: #1ebe5d;
  border-color: #1ebe5d;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ── 6. Badge ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.badge--academic {
  background-color: var(--clr-academic-100);
  color: var(--clr-academic-800);
  border-color: var(--clr-academic-200);
}
.badge--it {
  background-color: var(--clr-it-100);
  color: var(--clr-it-900);
  border-color: var(--clr-it-200);
}
.badge--neutral {
  background-color: var(--clr-neutral-100);
  color: var(--clr-neutral-800);
  border-color: var(--clr-neutral-300);
}

/* ── 7. Card ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-default),
              transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-default);
}
.card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.card__body  { padding: var(--space-6); }
.card__img   { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-fit: cover; }

/* ── 8. Grid helpers ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-6); }
.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 280px), 1fr)); }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 240px), 1fr)); }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 220px), 1fr)); }

.flex          { display: flex; }
.flex-col      { flex-direction: column; }
.items-center  { align-items: center; }
.justify-center{ justify-content: center; }
.gap-4         { gap: var(--space-4); }
.gap-6         { gap: var(--space-6); }
.gap-8         { gap: var(--space-8); }

/* ── 9. NAV ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  overflow: visible;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: box-shadow var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default);
}

.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

/* Nav Logo */
.nav__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default),
              transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default);
}
.nav__logo:hover {
  opacity: 0.95;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.nav__logo-img {
  height: 60px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 180px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
}
.footer__logo-img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 180px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
}
.nav__logo:hover .nav__logo-mark {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.35);
}
.nav__logo:hover .nav__logo-name {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.nav__logo-mark {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #013184 0%, #00225e 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: var(--font-extrabold);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.28);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
              box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.nav__logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1.15;
  gap: 2px;
}
.nav__logo-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  color: #0f172a;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default);
}
.nav__logo-tagline {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Desktop Navigation Links */
.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav__link {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.875rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #334155;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: transparent;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default),
              background-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.05);
}
.nav__link[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  background-color: transparent !important;
}
.nav__links .nav__link[aria-current="page"]::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0.875rem;
  right: 0.875rem;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: var(--color-secondary, #fd5902);
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

/* Desktop Dropdown */
.nav__item--dropdown {
  position: relative;
}
.nav__dropdown {
  display: block;
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 0px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 230px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12),
              0 4px 10px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  padding: 6px;
  z-index: var(--z-overlay);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              visibility 0.2s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nav__item--dropdown:hover .nav__dropdown,
.nav__item--dropdown:focus-within .nav__dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.nav__dropdown-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #334155;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default);
}
.nav__dropdown-link:hover {
  background-color: rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.06);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.nav__dropdown-link[aria-current="page"] {
  background-color: rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Header CTA Button */
.nav__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.28);
  transition: background-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default),
              box-shadow var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default),
              transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-left: var(--space-2);
  align-self: center;
}
.nav__cta:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-hover, #00225e) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.35) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}
.nav__cta:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 10px;
  gap: 5px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  cursor: pointer !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  z-index: 1005 !important;
  position: relative;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  touch-action: manipulation;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  transition: background-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default),
              border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default),
              transform 0.1s ease;
}
.nav__toggle:hover,
.nav__toggle:focus-visible {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-muted);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.nav__toggle:active {
  transform: scale(0.94);
  background-color: rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.08);
}
.nav__toggle * {
  pointer-events: none !important;
}
.nav__toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-text);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
              opacity 0.2s ease,
              background-color 0.2s ease;
}
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.05);
}
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.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;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Navigation Backdrop */
.nav__mobile-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 998;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nav__mobile-backdrop.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Mobile Navigation Panel */
.nav__mobile {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 30px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16),
              0 8px 16px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
              opacity 0.25s ease,
              padding 0.35s ease,
              visibility 0.35s,
              border-color 0.25s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}
.nav__mobile.is-open {
  max-height: calc(100vh - 72px) !important;
  overflow-y: auto !important;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6) var(--space-6) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-border);
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}
.nav__mobile .nav__link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #334155;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default),
              color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default);
}
.nav__mobile .nav__link:hover,
.nav__mobile .nav__link:active {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-muted);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.nav__mobile .nav__link[aria-current="page"] {
  background-color: rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.nav__mobile-group-label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 14px 14px 4px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.nav__mobile .nav__dropdown-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 14px 10px 24px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #475569;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default),
              color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default);
}
.nav__mobile .nav__dropdown-link:hover,
.nav__mobile .nav__dropdown-link:active {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-muted);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.nav__mobile .nav__dropdown-link[aria-current="page"] {
  background-color: rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.nav__mobile .btn {
  margin-top: var(--space-4) !important;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.25);
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .nav__links, .nav__cta { display: none !important; }
  .nav__toggle { display: flex !important; }
}

/* ── 10. FOOTER ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--clr-neutral-900);
  color: var(--clr-neutral-300);
  padding-block: var(--space-16) var(--space-8);
}

.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 639px) {
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.footer__brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); }
.footer__brand .nav__logo-name { color: var(--clr-white); }
.footer__brand .nav__logo-tagline { color: var(--clr-neutral-400); }
.footer__desc { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--clr-neutral-400); line-height: var(--leading-relaxed); }

.footer__social { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); margin-top: var(--space-2); }
.footer__social-link {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background-color: var(--clr-neutral-800);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-neutral-400);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default);
}
.footer__social-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.footer__col-title {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-semi);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.footer__links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); }
.footer__link {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-neutral-400);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default);
}
.footer__link:hover { color: var(--clr-white); }

.footer__bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-neutral-800);
}
.footer__copy { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--clr-neutral-500); }
.footer__legal { display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); }
.footer__legal a { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--clr-neutral-500); text-decoration: none; }
.footer__legal a:hover { color: var(--clr-neutral-300); }

/* Official Contacts & Social Channels Banner */
.brand-contacts-banner {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.125rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-block: var(--space-6);
}
.brand-contact-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), color 0.2s ease;
}
.brand-contact-item:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.brand-contact-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.brand-contact-item:hover .brand-contact-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.brand-contact-icon--email {
  background: #013184;
}
.brand-contact-icon--phone {
  background: #16a34a;
}
.brand-contact-icon--instagram {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285AEB 90%);
}
.brand-contact-icon--facebook {
  background: #1877f2;
}
.brand-contact-icon--linkedin {
  background: #0a66c2;
}
.brand-contact-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background-color: #e2e8f0;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .brand-contacts-banner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
  .brand-contact-divider {
    display: none;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .brand-contacts-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.875rem;
  }
}

/* ── 11. BREADCRUMB ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  padding-block: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.breadcrumb__item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); }
.breadcrumb__link { color: var(--color-text-muted); text-decoration: none; }
.breadcrumb__link:hover { color: var(--color-primary); text-decoration: underline; }
.breadcrumb__separator { color: var(--color-border-strong); }
.breadcrumb__current { color: var(--color-text); font-weight: var(--font-medium); }

/* ── 12. FAQ ACCORDION ───────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-section {
  padding-block: var(--space-16);
  position: relative;
}

/* FAQ Section Header Elements */
.faq-section .section-label,
.faq-section .section-eyebrow,
.faq-section .eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full, 9999px);
  background-color: rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-primary, #013184);
  border: 1px solid rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.22);
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.08);
}

.faq-section .section-title,
.faq-section .section__title {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl, 1.5rem), 3.5vw, var(--text-3xl, 1.875rem));
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text, #0f172a);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: var(--leading-tight, 1.25);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.faq-section .section-desc,
.faq-section .section-subtitle,
.faq-section .faq-section__subtitle {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted, #5f6368);
  max-width: 65ch;
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed, 1.625);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* FAQ List Container */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4, 1rem);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* FAQ Card Item */
.faq-item {
  background-color: var(--color-bg, #ffffff);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border, #dadce0);
  border-left: 4px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 16px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease,
              border-left-color 0.25s ease,
              box-shadow 0.25s ease,
              background-color 0.25s ease,
              transform 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07),
              0 2px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Open / Active FAQ Item */
.faq-item[open],
.faq-item.is-open {
  background-color: rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.028);
  border-color: var(--clr-academic-200, #cbd7f0);
  border-left-color: var(--color-primary, #013184);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.08),
              0 4px 10px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transform: none;
}

/* Summary Trigger */
.faq-item summary,
.faq-item .faq-item__summary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4, 1rem);
  padding: var(--space-5, 1.25rem) var(--space-6, 1.5rem);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text, #1e293b);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  user-select: none;
  outline: none;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-xl, 16px) - 2px);
  transition: color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::marker { display: none; }

.faq-item summary:hover {
  background-color: rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.02);
}

.faq-item summary:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-primary, #013184);
  outline-offset: -2px;
}

.faq-item[open] summary,
.faq-item[open] .faq-item__summary {
  color: var(--color-primary, #013184);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Question Inner Text Standardizer */
.faq-item summary .faq-item__question,
.faq-item summary .faq-item__q-text,
.faq-item summary > span:not(.faq-item__icon) {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  flex: 1;
  text-align: left;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Polished Circle Badge & Toggle Indicator */
.faq-item__icon,
.faq-item__chevron {
  pointer-events: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  min-width: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full, 9999px);
  background-color: var(--clr-neutral-100, #f1f5f9);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-neutral-200, #e2e8f0);
  color: var(--color-text-muted, #64748b);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-left: auto;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
              background-color 0.25s ease,
              border-color 0.25s ease,
              color 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-item__icon *,
.faq-item__chevron * {
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Hover on summary highlights the toggle badge */
.faq-item summary:hover .faq-item__icon,
.faq-item summary:hover .faq-item__chevron {
  background-color: var(--clr-academic-100, #dce7fc);
  color: var(--color-primary, #013184);
  border-color: var(--clr-academic-200, #cbd7f0);
}

/* Open state for toggle badge */
.faq-item[open] .faq-item__icon,
.faq-item[open] .faq-item__chevron {
  background-color: var(--color-primary, #013184);
  border-color: var(--color-primary, #013184);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Text icon "+" transforms into "×" */
.faq-item[open] .faq-item__icon:not(:has(svg)) {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* SVG indicator rotation (180deg flip) */
.faq-item__icon svg,
.faq-item__chevron svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  color: currentColor;
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-item__icon svg,
.faq-item[open] .faq-item__chevron svg,
.faq-item[open] svg.faq-item__chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Answer Body */
.faq-item__body,
.faq-item__answer,
.faq-body {
  padding: var(--space-4, 1rem) var(--space-6, 1.5rem) var(--space-6, 1.5rem);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #475569; /* Muted slate body text */
  line-height: 1.68;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
}

.faq-item__body p + p,
.faq-item__answer p + p,
.faq-body p + p {
  margin-top: var(--space-3, 0.75rem);
}

.faq-item__body a,
.faq-item__answer a,
.faq-body a {
  color: var(--color-primary, #013184);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color 0.15s ease, text-decoration-color 0.15s ease;
}

.faq-item__body a:hover,
.faq-item__answer a:hover,
.faq-body a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-academic-800, #001a47);
  text-decoration-thickness: 2px;
}

.faq-item__body ul,
.faq-item__answer ul,
.faq-body ul,
.faq-item__body ol,
.faq-item__answer ol,
.faq-body ol {
  margin-top: var(--space-3, 0.75rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3, 0.75rem);
  padding-left: 1.35rem;
  list-style: disc;
}

.faq-item__body li,
.faq-item__answer li,
.faq-body li {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  color: #475569;
}

/* FAQ Bottom Followup CTA */
.faq-section__cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-8, 2rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3, 0.75rem);
}

.faq-section__cta p {
  font-size: var(--text-base, 1rem);
  color: var(--color-text-muted, #5f6368);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── 13. HERO ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: var(--space-20) var(--space-24);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero--home {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    var(--clr-academic-900) 0%,
    var(--clr-academic-700) 45%,
    var(--clr-it-700) 100%);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}
.hero--page {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    var(--clr-neutral-900) 0%,
    var(--clr-neutral-700) 100%);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  padding-block: var(--space-16) var(--space-20);
}
.hero__content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-semi);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-3xl), 6vw, var(--text-6xl));
  font-weight: var(--font-extrabold);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  max-width: 18ch;
}
.hero__title em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    var(--clr-it-300) 0%,
    var(--clr-academic-200) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.hero__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  max-width: 55ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.hero__actions { display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero__bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%,
    rgba(45,212,191,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── 14. STATS STRIP & METRIC CARDS ─────────────────────── */
.stats-strip {
  padding-block: var(--space-12);
  position: relative;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(170px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-5);
  text-align: center;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  }
}
.stat {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-4);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1),
              box-shadow 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1),
              border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.stat::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-academic-500), var(--clr-it-500));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}
.stat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 4px 8px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  border-color: var(--clr-academic-200);
}
.stat:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}
.stat__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  background-color: var(--clr-academic-50);
  color: var(--clr-academic-700);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-academic-100);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
}
.stat:hover .stat__icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.stat__icon--it {
  background-color: var(--clr-it-50);
  color: var(--clr-it-700);
  border-color: var(--clr-it-100);
}
.stat__number {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-extrabold);
  color: var(--clr-neutral-900);
  line-height: 1.1;
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.stat__label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-medium);
  color: var(--clr-neutral-600);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* ── 15. TESTIMONIAL ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonial-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-default);
}
.testimonial-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.testimonial-card__stars { color: #fd5902; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.testimonial-card__quote {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  font-style: italic;
}
.testimonial-card__author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); margin-top: auto; }
.testimonial-card__avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    var(--clr-academic-400),
    var(--clr-it-400));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  color: white;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-card__name {
  font-weight: var(--font-semi);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.testimonial-card__role { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-muted); }

/* ── 16. FORMS ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-5); }

.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); }
.form-row   { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); }
@media (max-width: 639px) { .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.form-label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-medium);
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.form-label--required::after {
  content: " *";
  color: var(--clr-error);
}

.form-input,
.form-textarea,
.form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default),
              box-shadow var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default);
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
}
.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus,
.form-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.15);
}
.form-input.is-error,
.form-textarea.is-error { border-color: var(--clr-error); }
.form-input.is-valid,
.form-textarea.is-valid { border-color: var(--clr-success); }

.form-textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
.form-select { background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 20 20' fill='%2394a3b8'%3E%3Cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M5.293 7.293a1 1 0 011.414 0L10 10.586l3.293-3.293a1 1 0 111.414 1.414l-4 4a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-4-4a1 1 0 010-1.414z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right var(--space-3) center; background-size: 20px; padding-right: var(--space-10); }

.form-hint  { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.form-error { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--clr-error); }

.form-checkbox {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.form-checkbox input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  accent-color: var(--color-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.form-checkbox__label { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: var(--leading-relaxed); }
.form-checkbox__label a { color: var(--color-primary); }

/* Honeypot */
.form-honeypot { display: none !important; }

/* Thank-you state */
.form-success {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-8);
  background-color: var(--clr-it-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-it-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}
.form-success.is-visible { display: block; }
.form-success__icon { font-size: var(--text-4xl); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.form-success__title { font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: var(--font-bold); color: var(--clr-it-700); }
.form-success__desc { color: var(--clr-it-600); margin-top: var(--space-2); }

/* ── 17. SERVICE CARD ────────────────────────────────────── */
.service-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1),
              box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1),
              border-color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1) !important;
}
.service-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: inherit;
}
.service-card__icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.service-card:hover .service-card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.service-card__icon--academic { background-color: var(--clr-academic-100); }
.service-card__icon--it       { background-color: var(--clr-it-100); }
.service-card__title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  color: var(--clr-neutral-900);
}
.service-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-neutral-600);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}
.service-card__link {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-semi);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  transition: gap 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.service-card:hover .service-card__link {
  gap: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--clr-academic-800);
}

/* ── 17B. PILLAR CARDS (Two Pillars, One Partner) ────────── */
.pillar-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-3xl);
  padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1),
              box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1),
              border-color 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pillar-card {
    padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-5);
  }
}
.pillar-card--academic {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--clr-academic-50) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-academic-200);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.08), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}
.pillar-card--academic:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--clr-academic-400);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -8px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.16), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}
.pillar-card--it {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--clr-it-50) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-it-200);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(253, 89, 2, 0.08), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}
.pillar-card--it:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--clr-it-400);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -8px rgba(253, 89, 2, 0.16), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}
.pillar-card__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.pillar-card__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.pillar-card:hover .pillar-card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-2deg);
}
.pillar-card__icon--academic {
  border-color: var(--clr-academic-200);
  background: #ffffff;
}
.pillar-card__icon--it {
  border-color: var(--clr-it-200);
  background: #ffffff;
}
.pillar-card__title {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  color: var(--clr-neutral-900);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
}
.pillar-card__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-semi);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.pillar-card--academic .pillar-card__subtitle {
  color: var(--clr-academic-700);
}
.pillar-card--it .pillar-card__subtitle {
  color: var(--clr-it-700);
}
.pillar-card__desc {
  color: var(--clr-neutral-700);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}
.pillar-card__features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.pillar-card__feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-medium);
  color: var(--clr-neutral-700);
}
.pillar-card__check {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pillar-card--academic .pillar-card__check {
  color: var(--clr-academic-600);
}
.pillar-card--it .pillar-card__check {
  color: var(--clr-it-600);
}
.pillar-card__footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-2);
}
.btn--elevated {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px 0 rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.3);
  font-weight: var(--font-semi);
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1),
              box-shadow 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1) !important;
}
.btn--secondary.btn--elevated {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px 0 rgba(253, 89, 2, 0.35);
}
.btn--elevated:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px 0 rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.4) !important;
}
.btn--secondary.btn--elevated:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px 0 rgba(253, 89, 2, 0.45) !important;
}

/* ── 18. PAGE HERO (inner pages) ─────────────────────────── */
.page-hero { padding-block: var(--space-16) var(--space-20); }
.page-hero__breadcrumb { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.page-hero__eyebrow { font-size: var(--text-sm); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; font-weight: var(--font-semi); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); display: block; }
.page-hero__title { font-size: clamp(var(--text-3xl), 5vw, var(--text-5xl)); font-weight: var(--font-extrabold); color: var(--clr-white); line-height: var(--leading-tight); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.page-hero__desc { font-size: var(--text-lg); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); max-width: 60ch; line-height: var(--leading-relaxed); margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }

/* ── 19. COURSE CARD ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.course-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1),
              box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1),
              border-color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1) !important;
}
.course-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  border-color: var(--clr-academic-300);
  color: inherit;
}
.course-card__thumb {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    var(--clr-academic-600) 0%,
    var(--clr-academic-400) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: filter 0.25s ease;
}
.course-card:hover .course-card__thumb {
  filter: brightness(1.04);
}
.course-card[data-category="data-science"] .course-card__thumb,
.course-card[data-category="data-ai"] .course-card__thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4338ca 0%, #6366f1 100%);
}
.course-card[data-category="web-dev"] .course-card__thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e 0%, #14b8a6 100%);
}
.course-card[data-category="cloud"] .course-card__thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
}
.course-card[data-category="cybersecurity"] .course-card__thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #be123c 0%, #f43f5e 100%);
}
.course-card[data-category="digital-marketing"] .course-card__thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed 0%, #a855f7 100%);
}
.course-card__badges {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-3);
  left: var(--space-3);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  z-index: 2;
}
.course-card__badges .badge {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.course-card__body {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.course-card__domain {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--clr-academic-600);
}
.course-card__title {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  color: var(--clr-neutral-900);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}
.course-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.course-card__meta-item {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-medium);
  color: var(--clr-neutral-600);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: var(--clr-neutral-100);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}
.course-card__footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.course-card__price {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--font-extrabold);
  color: var(--clr-neutral-900);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.course-card__cta {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.course-card:hover .course-card__cta {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: var(--clr-academic-800);
}

/* ── 20. FILTER BAR ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.filter-btn {
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default);
}
.filter-btn:hover { border-color: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-primary); }
.filter-btn.is-active {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

/* ── 21. PROCESS STEPS ───────────────────────────────────── */
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-8);
  counter-reset: steps;
}
.process-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  counter-increment: steps;
  position: relative;
}
.process-step__number {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-extrabold);
}
.process-step__title { font-size: var(--text-base); font-weight: var(--font-bold); color: var(--color-text); }
.process-step__desc  { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: var(--leading-relaxed); }

/* ── 22. BLOG CARD ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-default);
}
.blog-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); transform: translateY(-4px); color: inherit; }
.blog-card__thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    var(--clr-neutral-700) 0%,
    var(--clr-neutral-600) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
}
.blog-card__body { padding: var(--space-5); flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); }
.blog-card__category { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: var(--font-semi); color: var(--color-secondary); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.blog-card__title { font-size: var(--text-base); font-weight: var(--font-bold); color: var(--color-text); line-height: var(--leading-snug); }
.blog-card__excerpt { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: var(--leading-relaxed); }
.blog-card__meta { display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); align-items: center; margin-top: auto; font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-muted); }

/* ── 23. CASE STUDY / SUCCESS STORY CARD ────────────────── */
.story-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1),
              box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1),
              border-color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1) !important;
}
.story-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  border-color: var(--clr-academic-300);
  color: inherit;
}
.story-card__thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: filter 0.25s ease;
}
.story-card:hover .story-card__thumb {
  filter: brightness(1.03);
}
.story-card__thumb--academic {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-academic-700), var(--clr-academic-500));
}
.story-card__thumb--it {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-it-800), var(--clr-it-500));
}
.story-card__body {
  padding: var(--space-6);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.story-card__type {
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.story-card__title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  color: var(--clr-neutral-900);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}
.story-card__subject {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-semi);
  color: var(--clr-neutral-500);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.story-card__challenge {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-neutral-600);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}
.story-card__metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--clr-neutral-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-align: center;
  list-style: none;
}
.story-card__metric {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 var(--space-1);
}
.story-card__metric:not(:last-child) {
  border-right: 1px solid var(--clr-neutral-200);
}
.story-card__metric-value {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--font-extrabold);
  color: var(--clr-academic-700);
  line-height: 1.1;
  display: block;
}
.story-card__thumb--it ~ .story-card__body .story-card__metric-value,
.badge--it ~ .story-card__metrics .story-card__metric-value,
[data-category="it"] .story-card__metric-value {
  color: var(--clr-it-700);
}
.story-card__metric-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-medium);
  color: var(--clr-neutral-500);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* ── 24. CTA STRIP ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-strip {
  padding-block: var(--space-16);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    var(--clr-academic-700) 0%,
    var(--clr-it-700) 100%);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-strip__title {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 4vw, var(--text-4xl));
  font-weight: var(--font-extrabold);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.cta-strip__desc { font-size: var(--text-lg); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); margin-bottom: var(--space-8); max-width: 55ch; margin-inline: auto; }
.cta-strip__actions { display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ── 25. UTILITY ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; top: var(--space-2); left: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-weight: var(--font-semi);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  z-index: var(--z-toast);
  transform: translateY(-200%);
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default);
}
.skip-link:focus { transform: translateY(0); }

.divider { border: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); margin-block: var(--space-8); }
.text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-academic-500), var(--clr-it-500));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SUBAGENT CLASS PATCHES - Mapping hallucinated classes
   ============================================================ */

/* Cards */
.benefit-card, .domain-card, .team-card, .contact-info-card, .quick-contact-card, .format-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  transition: box-shadow var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-default), transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-default);
}
.benefit-card:hover, .domain-card:hover, .team-card:hover, .contact-info-card:hover, .quick-contact-card:hover, .format-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Team Card specifics */
.team-card__avatar {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-academic-500), var(--clr-it-500));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: white; font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.team-card__name { font-size: var(--text-lg); font-weight: var(--font-bold); color: var(--color-text); }
.team-card__role { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: var(--font-semi); color: var(--color-primary); }
.team-card__bio { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: var(--leading-relaxed); }

/* Timeline */
.timeline { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-left: 2px solid var(--color-border); margin-left: var(--space-4); }
.timeline__item { position: relative; padding-left: var(--space-6); padding-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.timeline__marker {
  position: absolute; left: -9px; top: 0;
  width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 4px solid var(--color-bg);
}
.timeline__year { font-weight: var(--font-bold); color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: var(--space-1); display: block; }
.timeline__heading { font-size: var(--text-lg); font-weight: var(--font-semi); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.timeline__content { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: var(--leading-relaxed); }

/* Contact & Info */
.contact-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-8); grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media(min-width: 768px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr; } }
.contact-info-stack { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); }
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  transition: box-shadow var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-default);
}
.contact-info-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.contact-info-card__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-1); }
.contact-info-card__link { color: var(--color-primary); text-decoration: none; font-weight: var(--font-medium); }
.contact-info-card__link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.contact-map-placeholder {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-muted);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  min-height: 200px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: var(--font-semi);
}
.quick-contact-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-6); grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); }
.contact-info-card__detail { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.contact-info-card__title { font-weight: var(--font-semi); font-size: var(--text-base); }
.contact-info-card__icon, .quick-contact-card__icon, .domain-icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }

/* Accreditations */
.accreditations-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr)); }
.accreditation-badge {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: var(--font-semi); color: var(--color-text-muted);
  min-height: 80px;
}

/* Newsletter / Suggest */
.newsletter-strip, .suggest-section, .featured-post-section { padding-block: var(--space-10); background-color: var(--color-bg-soft); border-radius: var(--radius-2xl); margin-block: var(--space-10); padding: var(--space-8); }
.newsletter-strip__inner { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-6); align-items: center; text-align: center; }
.newsletter-strip__form, .suggest-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); width: 100%; max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* Blog enhancements */
.blog-card--featured { grid-column: 1 / -1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); }
@media(min-width: 768px) { .blog-card--featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; align-items: center; } }
.blog-card__featured-visual { font-size: 4rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: var(--color-bg-muted); border-radius: var(--radius-2xl); aspect-ratio: 16/9; }

/* Pull Quote */
.pull-quote { font-size: var(--text-2xl); font-style: italic; color: var(--color-primary); text-align: center; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: var(--leading-relaxed); }
.pull-quote__caption { margin-top: var(--space-6); display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); }
.pull-quote__stars { color: var(--clr-warning); letter-spacing: 2px; }
.pull-quote__name { font-weight: var(--font-bold); color: var(--color-text); }
.pull-quote__role { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); }

/* Forms */
.form-group { width: 100%; }
.form-control { 
  width: 100%; padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4); 
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); 
  background-color: var(--color-bg); font-family: inherit; font-size: var(--text-base);
}
.form-control:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--color-primary); }



/* ============================================================
   BRAND IDENTITY & MODERN AESTHETIC SUITE
   Primary: Deep Royal Blue (#013184) | Secondary: Vivid Orange (#fd5902)
   ============================================================ */

/* 0. Token Overrides */
:root {
  --color-primary: #013184;
  --color-primary-hover: #00225e;
  --color-primary-light: #edf3fc;
  --color-secondary: #fd5902;
  --color-secondary-hover: #df4c00;
  --color-secondary-light: #fff1ea;
  --color-secondary-glow: rgba(253, 89, 2, 0.35);
  --color-bg: #ffffff;
  --color-bg-muted: #f8f9fa;
  --color-bg-soft: #f1f3f4;
  --color-text: #202124;
  --color-text-muted: #5f6368;
  --color-border: #dadce0;
  
  --clr-academic-500: #0a48b3;
  --clr-academic-600: #013184;
  --clr-academic-700: #00225e;
  --clr-it-500: #fd5902;
  --clr-it-600: #df4c00;
  
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(60,64,67,0.3), 0 1px 3px 1px rgba(60,64,67,0.15);
  --shadow-md: 0 1px 3px 0 rgba(60,64,67,0.3), 0 4px 8px 3px rgba(60,64,67,0.15);
  --shadow-lg: 0 2px 6px 2px rgba(60,64,67,0.15), 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(60,64,67,0.3);
  --shadow-xl: 0 4px 6px rgba(60,64,67,0.15), 0 1px 3px rgba(60,64,67,0.3);
  
  --radius-2xl: 24px;
}

/* 1. Typography & Core */
body {
  font-family: 'Roboto', 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text);
}
/* Note: keep section-title bold; only hero/page titles use lighter weight */
.page-hero__title {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.section-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
}
h1, h2, h3 {
  letter-spacing: normal;
}
.page-hero__desc, .section-desc {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* 2. Header (Clean Modern) */
.site-header {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* 3. Hero & Backgrounds (No Gradients) */
.hero {
  background: var(--color-bg-muted);
  overflow: visible;
}
.hero::before, .hero::after {
  display: none !important; /* Remove any previously defined glows */
}

/* 4. Brand Styled Pill Buttons */
.btn {
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.25px;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: background-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.btn--primary {
  background-color: #013184 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: none !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.28) !important;
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background-color: #00225e !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.4) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}
.btn--secondary {
  background-color: #fd5902 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: none !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(253, 89, 2, 0.35) !important;
}
.btn--secondary:hover {
  background-color: #df4c00 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(253, 89, 2, 0.5) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}
.btn--outline {
  background-color: transparent !important;
  color: #013184 !important;
  border: 2px solid #013184 !important;
}
.btn--outline:hover {
  background-color: #edf3fc !important;
  border-color: #00225e !important;
  color: #00225e !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}

/* 5. Cards */
.card, .service-card, .course-card, .team-card, .benefit-card, .domain-card, .format-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #dadce0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.0, 0.2, 1), border-color 0.2s;
}
.card:hover, .service-card:hover, .course-card:hover, .team-card:hover, .benefit-card:hover, .domain-card:hover, .format-card:hover {
  border-color: #cbd7f0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: none;
}
.course-card__thumb {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #dadce0;
}
.team-card__avatar {
  background: #edf3fc;
  color: #013184;
  border: 1px solid #cbd7f0;
}
.course-card__price {
  color: #fd5902;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* 6. Forms & Inputs */
.form-control {
  border: 1px solid #dadce0;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.form-control:focus {
  border-color: #013184;
  outline: 1px solid #013184;
}

/* 7. Footer */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #f8f9fa !important;
  color: #5f6368 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #dadce0;
  padding-top: 3rem;
}
.site-footer__tagline, .footer__desc {
  color: #5f6368;
}
.site-footer__col-heading, .footer__col-title {
  color: #202124 !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: normal;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.site-footer__link, .footer__link {
  color: #5f6368 !important;
}
.site-footer__link:hover, .footer__link:hover {
  color: #fd5902 !important;
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.site-footer__bottom, .footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid #dadce0 !important;
  color: #5f6368 !important;
}
.site-footer .nav__logo-name {
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #5f6368;
  color: #5f6368;
}

/* 8. Enhanced Accessibility & Focus States */
*:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid #013184 !important;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}
details > summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none; /* Hide default arrow in some browsers */
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 500;
}
details > summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none; /* Hide default arrow in webkit */
}
details[open] > summary {
  color: #013184;
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO & COMPONENT OVERRIDES FOR LIGHT GOOGLE THEME
   ============================================================ */

/* High-Resolution Hero with Magnific / Creative asset background imagery */
.hero--home {
  position: relative;
  min-height: min(85vh, 680px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: #0f172a;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(to right, 
      rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) 0%, 
      rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88) 38%, 
      rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.52) 65%, 
      rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.20) 85%, 
      rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.10) 100%),
    url("../images/hero-bg.jpg") !important;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-position: right center !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding-block: var(--space-20) var(--space-24);
}

.hero--home .hero__bg-glow {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 18% 35%, rgba(253, 89, 2, 0.28) 0%, transparent 60%) !important;
}

.hero--home .container {
  width: 100%;
}

.hero--home .hero__content {
  max-width: 620px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-block: var(--space-4);
}

/* ============================================================
   DISTINCT PAGE HERO BACKDROPS & THEMATIC ARTWORKS
   Each section has its own unique color identity and motif.
   Only the homepage uses the hero-bg photo!
   ============================================================ */

/* Base inner page hero */
.hero--page {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding-block: var(--space-16) var(--space-20);
}

/* 1. About Us — Royal Deep Slate & Navy with Gold subtle accent */
.hero--about {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18) 0%, transparent 40%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 60%, #334155 100%) !important;
}
.hero--about::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* 2. Academic Overview — Deep Indigo & Electric Blue */
.hero--academic {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 30%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35) 0%, transparent 50%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #1e1b4b 0%, #312e81 50%, #4338ca 100%) !important;
}

/* 3. Courses Catalogue — Modern Purple & Sapphire (Learning & Discovery) */
.hero--courses {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 15% 80%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25) 0%, transparent 45%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.30) 0%, transparent 45%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e1b4b 50%, #2e1065 100%) !important;
}
.hero--courses::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 0, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 0, transparent 50%);
  background-size: 20px 20px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* 4. Course Detail (Data Science / Tech) — Cyber Emerald & Navy */
.hero--course-detail {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.30) 0%, transparent 50%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #022c22 0%, #064e3b 50%, #0f172a 100%) !important;
}

/* 5. Corporate Training — Executive Navy & Royal Cobalt */
.hero--training {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35) 0%, transparent 50%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #0a192f 0%, #172554 60%, #1e3a8a 100%) !important;
}

/* 6. IT Services — Tech Teal, Cyan & Deep Slate */
.hero--it-services {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 30%, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.35) 0%, transparent 50%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #042f2e 0%, #0f766e 55%, #0f172a 100%) !important;
}
.hero--it-services::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* 7. Success Stories — Vibrant Sunset / Amber to Violet (Achievement & Triumph) */
.hero--stories {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.30) 0%, transparent 50%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25) 0%, transparent 50%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #311042 0%, #581c87 50%, #1e1b4b 100%) !important;
}

/* 8. Resources & Blog — Editorial Midnight Blue & Turquoise */
.hero--resources {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.30) 0%, transparent 45%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #082f49 0%, #0c4a6e 50%, #0f172a 100%) !important;
}

/* 9. Contact Us — Welcoming Ocean Blue & Indigo */
.hero--contact {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 25%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35) 0%, transparent 45%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #172554 0%, #1e40af 55%, #1e1b4b 100%) !important;
}

/* 10. Privacy & Legal — Professional Minimalist Charcoal & Slate */
.hero--legal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b 0%, #334155 100%) !important;
}

.hero--home .hero__eyebrow,
.hero--page .hero__eyebrow,
.hero--page .page-hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 6px 16px 6px 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  width: fit-content;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default);
}

.hero__eyebrow-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
  color: #38bdf8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero__eyebrow-icon svg {
  display: block;
}

.hero--home .hero__title,
.hero--page .hero__title,
.hero--page .page-hero__title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
}

.hero--home .hero__title em {
  font-style: normal !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fd5902 0%, #ff843d 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(253, 89, 2, 0.45));
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero--home .hero__desc,
.hero--page .hero__desc,
.hero--page .page-hero__desc {
  color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.92) !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 54ch;
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.hero--home .hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Primary CTA: Explore Courses (prominent solid action) */
.hero--home .btn--hero-primary,
.hero--home .btn--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #013184 0%, #00225e 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero--home .btn--hero-primary:hover,
.hero--home .btn--primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00225e 0%, #001a47 100%) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.hero--home .btn--hero-primary .btn__arrow {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.hero--home .btn--hero-primary:hover .btn__arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Secondary CTA: Get IT Help (high-contrast frosted glass) */
.hero--home .btn--hero-secondary,
.hero--home .btn--outline-white,
.hero--home .btn--secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero--home .btn--hero-secondary:hover,
.hero--home .btn--outline-white:hover,
.hero--home .btn--secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero--home {
    min-height: auto;
    background-image: 
      linear-gradient(to bottom, 
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.94) 0%, 
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.86) 60%, 
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.78) 100%),
      url("../images/hero-bg.jpg") !important;
    background-position: 70% center !important;
    padding-block: var(--space-16) var(--space-20);
  }
  .hero--home .hero__content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

.hero--page .breadcrumb__link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}
.hero--page .breadcrumb__link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.hero--page .breadcrumb__current {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.hero--page .breadcrumb__separator {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.hero--page .hero__stat-value {
  color: #38bdf8 !important;
}
.hero--page .hero__stat-label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESTORE & ENHANCE INTERACTIVE ANIMATIONS (Hover States)
   ============================================================ */

/* Restore Button Lifts & Clicks */
.btn {
  transition: background-color 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1), 
              box-shadow 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1), 
              color 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1), 
              border-color 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1),
              transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1) !important;
}
.btn--primary:hover, .btn--outline:hover, .btn--outline-white:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}
.btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Restore Card Lifts */
.card, .service-card, .course-card, .team-card, .benefit-card, .domain-card, .format-card, .story-card, .pillar-card, .stat, .stats-strip__item {
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1), 
              border-color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1),
              transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1) !important;
}
.card:hover, .service-card:hover, .course-card:hover, .team-card:hover, .benefit-card:hover, .domain-card:hover, .format-card:hover, .story-card:hover, .pillar-card:hover, .stat:hover, .stats-strip__item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
}


/* ============================================================
   MISSING UTILITY & COMPONENT STYLES (Live-readiness fixes)
   ============================================================ */

/* Form optional label */
.form-optional {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: var(--font-normal);
  margin-left: var(--space-1);
}

/* Form required star */
.form-required { color: var(--clr-error); margin-left: 2px; }

/* Form group error/valid states */
.form-group--error .form-control { border-color: var(--clr-error); }
.form-group--valid .form-control { border-color: var(--clr-success); }
.form-group .form-error { display: none; }
.form-group--error .form-error { display: block; color: var(--clr-error); font-size: var(--text-xs); margin-top: var(--space-1); }

/* Form select wrapper */
.form-select-wrapper { position: relative; }
.form-select-wrapper .form-select-arrow {
  position: absolute; right: var(--space-4); top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%); pointer-events: none; color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Checkbox custom */
.form-checkbox-label { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-3); cursor: pointer; }
.form-checkbox-custom { width: 18px; height: 18px; border: 2px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; display: block; }
input[type="checkbox"]:checked + .form-checkbox-custom { background-color: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-primary); }
.form-checkbox-text { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: var(--leading-relaxed); }
.form-link { color: var(--color-primary); }

/* Section header centered */
.section-header--centered { text-align: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-10); }
.section-eyebrow { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: var(--font-semi); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-primary); display: block; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.section-subtitle { font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--color-text-muted); max-width: 55ch; margin: 0 auto; }

/* FAQ chevron animation & secondary class aliases (unified with Section 12) */
.faq-item__chevron svg { transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-default); }
details[open] .faq-item__chevron svg,
details[open] svg.faq-item__chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Hero centered variant */
.hero__content--centered { text-align: center; max-width: fit-content; margin: 0 auto; }
.hero__description { font-size: var(--text-lg); line-height: var(--leading-relaxed); }

/* Section alt background */
.section--alt { background-color: var(--color-bg-soft); }

/* Text link */
.text-link { color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: var(--font-medium); }
.text-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* Breadcrumb list */
.breadcrumb__list { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); list-style: none; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.breadcrumb__item--separator { color: var(--color-border-strong); }

/* Footer brand label fix on light footer */
.site-footer .nav__logo-name,
.site-footer .footer__brand .nav__logo-name {
  color: #202124 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #202124 !important;
}
.footer__col-title { letter-spacing: normal !important; text-transform: none !important; font-size: var(--text-base) !important; }

/* Mobile nav overflow scroll when many items */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .nav__mobile.is-open { max-height: 85vh; overflow-y: auto; }
}

/* Stats strip padding */
.stats-strip .stat { padding: var(--space-4); }


/* ============================================================
   QC & UI ENHANCEMENT SUITE (Comprehensive Component System)
   ============================================================ */

/* 1. Global Utility & Layout Aliases */
.container--narrow { max-width: 800px; margin-inline: auto; }
.section--tinted   { background-color: #f8fafd; }
.eyebrow           { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: var(--font-semi); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-primary); display: block; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.section__header   { margin-bottom: var(--space-10); text-align: center; }
.section__title    { font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 4vw, var(--text-4xl)); font-weight: var(--font-bold); color: var(--color-text); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }

/* 2. Hero Component Additions */
.hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  padding: 0;
}
.hero__stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}
.hero__stat-value {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-extrabold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero__stat-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: var(--font-medium);
}
.hero__content--center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* 3. Badge Variants */
.badge--beginner   { background-color: #e6f4ea; color: #137333; }
.badge--advanced   { background-color: #fce8e6; color: #c5221f; }
.badge--bestseller { background-color: #fff1ea; color: #fd5902; font-weight: var(--font-bold); border: 1px solid #fedac2; }
.badge--cert       { background-color: #fef7e0; color: #b06000; }
.badge--new        { background-color: #f3e8fd; color: #8430ce; }

/* 4. Course Cards Components */
.course-card__domain {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-semi);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.course-card__thumb-link,
.course-card__title-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: block;
}
.course-card__title-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* 5. Filter Bar & Search Inputs */
.filter-bar__buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  align-items: center;
}
.filter-bar__search {
  margin-left: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .filter-bar__search {
    width: 100%;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-top: var(--space-3);
  }
}
.search-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}
.search-input-wrap__icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  pointer-events: none;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 8px 12px 8px 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: border-color var(--duration-fast), box-shadow var(--duration-fast);
}
.search-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.15);
}
.filter-bar__tab {
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default);
}
.filter-bar__tab:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-soft);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.filter-bar__tab--active,
.filter-bar__tab.is-active {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff !important;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.filter-results-count {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}

/* 6. No Results State */
.no-results {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-4);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-soft);
  border: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}
.no-results__icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  display: block;
}
.no-results__title {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.no-results__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

/* 7. Card Layout Grids */
.benefits-grid,
.domains-grid,
.stories-grid,
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); }
.domains-grid  { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); }
.stories-grid  { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr)); }
.team-grid     { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); }

/* 8. Team Card Initials & Accreditations */
.team-card__initials {
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.accreditations-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.accreditation-badge {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  transition: box-shadow var(--duration-fast);
}
.accreditation-badge:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.accreditation-badge__logo {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background-color: #f1f3f4;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.accreditation-badge__abbr {
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.accreditation-badge__name {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-semi);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}

/* 9. Pull Quote Section */
.pull-quote-section {
  padding-block: var(--space-16);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.pull-quote {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.pull-quote__text p {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-lg), 3vw, var(--text-2xl));
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--color-text);
  position: relative;
}
.pull-quote__caption {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}
.pull-quote__name {
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.pull-quote__role {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.pull-quote__stars {
  color: #fd5902;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

/* 10. CTA Strip Variations */
.cta-strip__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.cta-strip__content {
  max-width: 650px;
  text-align: left;
}
.cta-strip__content .cta-strip__title {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.cta-strip__content .cta-strip__desc {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.cta-strip--alt {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #013184 0%, #00225e 100%);
  color: #fff;
}

/* 11. Newsletter & Lead Form Sections */
.newsletter-section {
  padding-block: var(--space-16);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.newsletter-section__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .newsletter-section__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
}
.newsletter-section__title {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-xl), 3vw, var(--text-3xl));
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.newsletter-section__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}
.newsletter-form__row {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .newsletter-form__row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}
.newsletter-form__field {
  flex: 1;
}
.newsletter-form__disclaimer {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* 12. Suggest Section & Other Forms */
.suggest-section__inner {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.suggest-section__title {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.suggest-section__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

/* 13. Blog Card Minor Elements */
.blog-card__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  background-color: #edf3fc;
  color: #013184;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-semi);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.blog-card__read-time,
.blog-card__date {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.blog-card__cta {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-semi);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-2);
}
.blog-card__cta:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* 14. Stats Strip Item in Success Stories */
.stats-strip__list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-5);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.stats-strip__item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-4);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1),
              box-shadow 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1),
              border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.stats-strip__item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-academic-500), var(--clr-it-500));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}
.stats-strip__item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 4px 8px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  border-color: var(--clr-academic-200);
}
.stats-strip__item:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}
.stats-strip__number {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-extrabold);
  color: var(--clr-neutral-900);
  line-height: 1.1;
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.stats-strip__label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-medium);
  color: var(--clr-neutral-600);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  line-height: 1.35;
}


/* 15. Final Residual Component Aliases */
.filter-bar__btn {
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default);
}
.filter-bar__btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.filter-bar__btn.is-active,
.filter-bar__btn[aria-pressed="true"] {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff !important;
}
.cta-strip__icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.newsletter-section__content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.newsletter-section__form-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  width: 100%;
}
.suggest-section__intro {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

/* ============================================================
   16. TRUST BADGES & CONTACT FORM REFINEMENTS
   ============================================================ */
.trust-badges {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .trust-badges {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }
}
.trust-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.trust-badge__icon-wrap {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #edf3fc;
  color: #013184;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.trust-badge__content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.trust-badge__title {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.trust-badge__subtitle {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Polished Form Inputs & Selects */
.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.form-label .form-required {
  color: #d93025;
  margin-left: 2px;
}
.form-label .form-optional {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  margin-left: 4px;
}
.form-help {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.form-select-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
}
.form-select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  width: 100%;
  padding-right: 40px !important;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.form-select-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }
}
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  position: relative;
}
.form-group:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background-color 0.2s;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.form-control:hover {
  border-color: #94a3b8;
}
.form-control:focus {
  border-color: #013184;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.18);
  background-color: #ffffff;
}
.form-group--valid .form-control {
  border-color: #16a34a;
}
.form-group--valid .form-control:focus {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.18);
}
.form-group--error .form-control {
  border-color: #dc2626;
  background-color: #fef2f2;
}
.form-group--error .form-control:focus {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.18);
}
.form-error {
  display: none;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #dc2626;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 5px;
}
.form-group--error .form-error {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.form-textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

/* Checkbox refinement */
.form-group--checkbox {
  margin-block: var(--space-4);
}
.form-checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.form-checkbox {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  accent-color: #013184;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.form-link {
  color: #013184;
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.form-link:hover {
  color: #fd5902;
}

/* Contact Info Card Polish */
.contact-info-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.contact-info-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.contact-info-card:hover {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.contact-info-card__icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.contact-info-card__icon-box--blue {
  background-color: #edf3fc;
  color: #013184;
}
.contact-info-card__icon-box--green {
  background-color: #dcfce7;
  color: #16a34a;
}
.contact-info-card__icon-box--teal {
  background-color: #ccfbf1;
  color: #0d9488;
}
.contact-info-card__icon-box--purple {
  background-color: #f3e8ff;
  color: #9333ea;
}
.contact-info-card__icon-box--amber {
  background-color: #fef3c7;
  color: #d97706;
}
.contact-info-card__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  flex: 1;
}
.contact-info-card__title {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
}
.contact-info-card__detail {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-style: normal;
}
.contact-info-card__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.contact-info-card__badge--green {
  background-color: #dcfce7;
  color: #15803d;
}
.contact-info-card__badge--blue {
  background-color: #e0f2fe;
  color: #0369a1;
}
.contact-info-card__badge--purple {
  background-color: #f3e8ff;
  color: #7e22ce;
}
.contact-info-card__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  width: fit-content;
}

/* Map Card */
.contact-map-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.contact-map-card__preview {
  position: relative;
  height: 180px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(#cbd5e1 1.5px, transparent 1.5px),
    radial-gradient(#e2e8f0 1.5px, #f1f5f9 1.5px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  background-position: 0 0, 12px 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  text-align: center;
}
.contact-map-card__body {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

/* Consultation & Quick Contact Cards */
.quick-contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .quick-contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.quick-contact-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}
.quick-contact-card:hover {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}
.quick-contact-card__icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.quick-contact-card__title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
}
.quick-contact-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
}
.quick-contact-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.quick-contact-card .btn {
  margin-top: auto;
  width: 100%;
}

/* ============================================================
   17. LEGAL LAYOUT & TYPOGRAPHY DESIGN SYSTEM
   ============================================================ */
.legal-page-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.legal-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background-color: #edf3fc;
  color: #013184;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.legal-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}
.legal-meta__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.legal-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-10);
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .legal-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }
}
.legal-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 96px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .legal-sidebar {
    position: static;
  }
}
.legal-toc-card {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-5);
}
.legal-toc-title {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.legal-toc-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.legal-toc-link {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #475569;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}
.legal-toc-link:hover {
  background-color: #e2e8f0;
  color: #0f172a;
}
.legal-toc-link.is-active {
  background-color: #edf3fc;
  color: #013184;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.legal-content {
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.legal-section {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}
.legal-section:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.legal-section__title {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.legal-section__num {
  color: #013184;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.legal-section p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.legal-section p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.legal-section ul, .legal-section ol {
  padding-left: var(--space-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  list-style-type: disc;
}
.legal-section ol {
  list-style-type: decimal;
}
.legal-section li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.legal-section li::marker {
  color: #013184;
}

/* Callouts in Legal text */
.legal-callout {
  background-color: #edf3fc;
  border-left: 4px solid #013184;
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  margin-block: var(--space-5);
}
.legal-callout--warning {
  background-color: #fffbeb;
  border-left-color: #fd5902;
}
.legal-callout__title {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.legal-callout p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Data Tables */
.table-responsive {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  margin-block: var(--space-5);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.data-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-align: left;
}
.data-table th {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.data-table td {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  color: #334155;
  vertical-align: top;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.data-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.data-table tr:hover td {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
}
.data-table .badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Contact Officer Card */
.officer-card {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .officer-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.officer-card__avatar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #013184, #fd5902);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.officer-card__info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.officer-card__name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
}
.officer-card__title {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #013184;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.officer-card__contact {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ============================================================
   18. POLISHED HOMEPAGE & ABOUT PAGE UI REFINEMENTS
   ============================================================ */

/* Course card skills tags */
.course-card__skills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
}
.course-card__skill {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #334155;
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.course-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

/* Story card enhancements */
.story-card__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.story-card__client-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.story-card__quote {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #334155;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}
.story-card--it .story-card__quote {
  border-left-color: #0d9488;
}

/* Testimonial card enhancements */
.testimonial-card {
  position: relative;
  border-color: #e2e8f0;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}
.testimonial-card__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.testimonial-card__stars {
  color: #fd5902;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-card__badge {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.testimonial-card__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}
.testimonial-card__avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
.testimonial-card__avatar--blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #013184, #00225e);
}
.testimonial-card__avatar--teal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d9488, #059669);
}
.testimonial-card__avatar--purple {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #4f46e5);
}

/* Blog card polish */
.blog-card__header-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.blog-card__read-chip {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.blog-card__read-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-2);
  transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__read-link {
  gap: 8px;
}

/* CTA Strip trust markers */
.cta-strip__trust {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
.cta-strip__trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.cta-strip__trust-icon {
  color: #38bdf8;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Timeline polish */
.timeline {
  border-left: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-left: 14px;
}
.timeline__item {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.timeline__item:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.timeline__marker {
  position: absolute;
  left: -7px;
  top: 4px;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--color-primary);
}
.timeline__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.timeline__year-badge {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: #edf3fc;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.timeline__heading {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.timeline__body {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Team card polish */
.team-card {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  background: #ffffff;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.team-card:hover {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}
.team-card__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.team-card__avatar {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #013184 0%, #00225e 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.2);
}
.team-card__name {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.team-card__role {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.team-card__credentials {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.team-card__cred {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
  color: #334155;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.team-card__bio {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
}
.team-card__footer {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.team-card__social-link {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.team-card__social-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Accreditation card enhancements */
.accreditation-badge {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}
.accreditation-badge:hover {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}
.accreditation-badge__logo {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.accreditation-badge__abbr {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.accreditation-badge__name {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.accreditation-badge__detail {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Story Dual-Pillar Layout */
.story-dual-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .story-dual-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.story-dual-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.story-dual-card--academic {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--clr-academic-600);
}
.story-dual-card--it {
  border-top: 4px solid #0d9488;
}


/* ============================================================
   IT SERVICES, SUCCESS STORIES & RESOURCES SUITE ENHANCEMENTS
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Service Cards & Badges ──────────────────────────────── */
.service-card {
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
  position: relative;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  border-color: #93c5fd;
}
.service-card__icon-wrap {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: #f0fdfa;
  color: #0d9488;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  border: 1px solid #ccfbf1;
}
.service-card__icon-wrap--cloud {
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #2563eb;
  border-color: #dbeafe;
}
.service-card__icon-wrap--security {
  background: #fef2f2;
  color: #dc2626;
  border-color: #fee2e2;
}
.service-card__icon-wrap--dev {
  background: #f5f3ff;
  color: #7c3aed;
  border-color: #ede9fe;
}
.service-card__icon-wrap--consulting {
  background: #fffbeb;
  color: #d97706;
  border-color: #fef3c7;
}
.service-card__icon-wrap--training {
  background: #eef2ff;
  color: #4f46e5;
  border-color: #e0e7ff;
}
.service-card__badge-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.service-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #475569;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.service-tag--accent {
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #1d4ed8;
  border-color: #bfdbfe;
}
.service-tag--success {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  color: #15803d;
  border-color: #bbf7d0;
}
.service-card__features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.service-card__feature-item {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #475569;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.service-card__feature-icon {
  color: #0d9488;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 1px;
}
.service-card__footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.service-card__sla-hint {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0d9488;
  background: #f0fdfa;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid #ccfbf1;
}

/* ── SLA Matrix Table ────────────────────────────────────── */
.sla-wrapper {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}
.sla-table-responsive {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.sla-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}
.sla-table th {
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.sla-table td {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  color: #334155;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.sla-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.sla-table tr:hover td {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
}
.sla-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.sla-badge--p1 {
  background: #fef2f2;
  color: #b91c1c;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
}
.sla-badge--p2 {
  background: #fffbeb;
  color: #b45309;
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
}
.sla-badge--p3 {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  color: #15803d;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
}
.sla-badge--p4 {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #475569;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.sla-uptime-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}
.sla-uptime-card {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  text-align: center;
}
.sla-uptime-card__val {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
}
.sla-uptime-card__lbl {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* ── Modern Pricing Tiers ────────────────────────────────── */
.pricing-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
}
.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 30px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}
.pricing-card--popular {
  border: 2px solid #013184;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -5px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.18);
}
.pricing-popular-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: #fd5902;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(253, 89, 2, 0.35);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.pricing-card__tier {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.pricing-card--popular .pricing-card__tier {
  color: #013184;
}
.pricing-card__price-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.pricing-card__price {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1;
}
.pricing-card__period {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.pricing-card__subtext {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.pricing-sla-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: #f0fdfa;
  color: #0f766e;
  border: 1px solid #ccfbf1;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.pricing-features-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.pricing-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.pricing-check-icon {
  color: #10b981;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ── Modern Workflow Process Steps ───────────────────────── */
.workflow-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
}
.workflow-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.workflow-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}
.workflow-card__step-num {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #edf3fc;
  color: #013184;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #cbd7f0;
}
.workflow-card__title {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
}
.workflow-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.workflow-card__deliverable {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0d9488;
}

/* ── Enhanced Success Stories Components ─────────────────── */
.story-card__before-after {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: var(--space-3) 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.story-card__ba-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.story-card__ba-label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #94a3b8;
}
.story-card__ba-val {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
}
.story-card__ba-arrow {
  color: #fd5902;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.story-card__company-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0284c7;
  background: #f0f9ff;
  border: 1px solid #bae6fd;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  width: fit-content;
}
.story-card__skills-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin: var(--space-2) 0;
}
.story-skill-pill {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #475569;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ── Comparison Guides & Roadmaps (Resources) ─────────────── */
.comparison-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.comparison-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-color: #93c5fd;
}
.roadmap-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #1d4ed8;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  width: fit-content;
}
.guide-download-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b 0%, #0f172a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: center;
  margin: var(--space-10) 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .guide-download-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   19. TARGET 1: BATCH NOTIFICATION / NEWSLETTER CARD STYLING
   ============================================================ */
.newsletter-strip {
  padding-block: var(--space-16);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-soft);
  position: relative;
}
.newsletter-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-3xl, 24px);
  padding: clamp(var(--space-6), 4vw, var(--space-12));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 2px 8px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.newsletter-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #013184 0%, #fd5902 50%, #ff843d 100%);
}
.newsletter-card__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: var(--space-10);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .newsletter-card__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }
}
.newsletter-card__copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.newsletter-card__pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: fit-content;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #edf3fc;
  border: 1px solid #cbd7f0;
  color: #013184;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.newsletter-card__pill-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #fd5902;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(253, 89, 2, 0.2);
}
.newsletter-card__title {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 3vw, var(--text-3xl));
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.newsletter-card__desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.newsletter-card__perks {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #334155;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.newsletter-card__perks span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.newsletter-card__form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl, 16px);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.newsletter-card__select-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}
.newsletter-card__select {
  width: 100%;
  height: 48px;
  padding: 0 36px 0 14px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 10px);
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.newsletter-card__select:focus {
  border-color: #013184;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.18);
}
.newsletter-card__select-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.newsletter-card__input-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .newsletter-card__input-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}
.newsletter-card__input-wrap {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.newsletter-card__input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
  color: #94a3b8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.newsletter-card__input {
  width: 100%;
  height: 48px;
  padding: 0 14px 0 42px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #0f172a;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 10px);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.newsletter-card__input:focus {
  border-color: #013184;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.18);
}
.newsletter-card__submit {
  height: 48px;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 10px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #013184 0%, #00225e 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background-color 0.2s;
}
.newsletter-card__submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.45);
}
.newsletter-card__note {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.newsletter-card__note a {
  color: #013184;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ============================================================
   20. TARGET 2: SUCCESS STORIES HERO SECTION STYLING
   ============================================================ */
.hero--stories {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% -10%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35) 0%, transparent 65%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 90% 60%, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.2) 0%, transparent 50%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 10% 40%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
              linear-gradient(145deg, #070d1e 0%, #0f172a 50%, #171c38 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding-block: var(--space-16) var(--space-20);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero--stories::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero--stories .breadcrumb__link {
  color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.75);
}
.hero--stories .breadcrumb__link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.hero--stories .breadcrumb__current {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.hero--stories .breadcrumb__separator {
  color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.4);
}
.hero--stories .hero__content--center {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero--stories .hero__eyebrow-pill,
.hero--stories .eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #e0e7ff !important;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.hero--stories .hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-3xl), 5.5vw, var(--text-5xl));
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}
.hero--stories .hero__title em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fd5902 0%, #ff843d 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  display: inline-block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(253, 89, 2, 0.45));
}
.hero--stories .hero__desc {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.1875rem);
  color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  max-width: 62ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.hero--stories .hero__trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(var(--space-2), 3vw, var(--space-6));
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}
.hero--stories .hero__trust-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

/* ============================================================
   21. TARGET 3: RESOURCES PAGE ENHANCEMENTS
   ============================================================ */
.hero--resources {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% -20%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3) 0%, transparent 65%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 85% 60%, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2) 0%, transparent 50%),
              linear-gradient(145deg, #0a0f1d 0%, #0f172a 50%, #131b2e 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding-block: var(--space-16) var(--space-20);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.hero--resources .hero__eyebrow-pill,
.hero--resources .eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #93c5fd !important;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.hero--resources .hero__title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-3xl), 5.5vw, var(--text-5xl));
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.hero--resources .hero__title em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fd5902 0%, #ff843d 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  display: inline-block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(253, 89, 2, 0.45));
}
.hero--resources .hero__desc {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.15rem);
  color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  max-width: 60ch;
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.hero--resources .hero__trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.hero--resources .hero__trust-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

/* Category Filter Section & Bar */
.filter-section {
  padding-block: var(--space-6);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.filter-section .filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}
.filter-section .filter-bar__tab {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #475569;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
}
.filter-section .filter-bar__tab:hover {
  border-color: #013184;
  color: #013184;
  background-color: #edf3fc;
}
.filter-section .filter-bar__tab--active,
.filter-section .filter-bar__tab.is-active {
  background-color: #013184 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #013184 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.25);
}

/* Featured Blog Post Card */
.featured-post-section {
  padding-block: var(--space-12) var(--space-10);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-soft);
}
.blog-card--featured {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-3xl, 24px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.blog-card--featured:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  border-color: #cbd7f0;
}
.blog-card__featured-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  align-items: stretch;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .blog-card__featured-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.blog-card__featured-content {
  padding: clamp(var(--space-6), 4vw, var(--space-10));
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  justify-content: center;
}
.blog-card__featured-content .blog-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}
.blog-card__category--career {
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #1d4ed8;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
}
.blog-card__category--cloud {
  background: #f0fdfa;
  color: #0f766e;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid #99f6e4;
}
.blog-card__category--security {
  background: #fef2f2;
  color: #b91c1c;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
}
.blog-card__category--business {
  background: #f5f3ff;
  color: #6d28d9;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid #ddd6fe;
}
.blog-card__category--guide {
  background: #fffbeb;
  color: #b45309;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
}
.blog-card__title--featured {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-xl), 2.8vw, var(--text-2xl));
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.blog-card__featured-visual {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b 0%, #0f172a 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 280px;
}
.blog-card__featured-visual::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.blog-card__featured-emoji-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl, 16px);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.blog-card__featured-emoji {
  font-size: 4rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.blog-card__featured-badge {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #38bdf8;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.blog-card__featured-stat {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* Uniform Blog Cards Grid */
.posts-section {
  padding-block: var(--space-12) var(--space-16);
}
#posts-grid .blog-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl, 16px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
#posts-grid .blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 28px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  border-color: #cbd7f0;
}
.blog-card__emoji {
  height: 140px;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.blog-card[data-category="career"] .blog-card__emoji {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff6ff 0%, #e0e7ff 100%);
}
.blog-card[data-category="cloud"] .blog-card__emoji {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdfa 0%, #ccfbf1 100%);
}
.blog-card[data-category="security"] .blog-card__emoji {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef2f2 0%, #fee2e2 100%);
}
.blog-card[data-category="business"] .blog-card__emoji {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f3ff 0%, #ede9fe 100%);
}
.blog-card[data-category="guide"] .blog-card__emoji {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffbeb 0%, #fef3c7 100%);
}
.blog-card__body {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex: 1;
}
.blog-card__body .blog-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #64748b;
}
.blog-card__body .blog-card__title {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}
.blog-card__body .blog-card__title-link {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.blog-card__body .blog-card__title-link:hover {
  color: #013184;
}
.blog-card__body .blog-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.blog-card__body .blog-card__cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #013184;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.blog-card__body:hover .blog-card__cta {
  gap: 8px;
  color: #fd5902;
}

/* Post 8 Gated Form */
.blog-card__gate-form {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.blog-card__gate-fields {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .blog-card__gate-fields {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}
.blog-card__gate-fields .input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 6px);
}
.blog-card__gate-note {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

/* Comparison Tables */
.comparison-table-wrapper {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 10px);
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  text-align: left;
}
.comparison-table th {
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.comparison-table td {
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  color: #334155;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.comparison-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.comparison-table tr:hover td {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
}

/* Form grid fallback */
.form-grid--2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .form-grid--2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.btn--block {
  width: 100%;
}
.label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.input:focus {
  border-color: #013184;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(1, 49, 132, 0.18);
}
.input--textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

/* ============================================================
   22. TARGET 4: LEGAL PAGES HERO SECTION (.hero--legal)
   ============================================================ */
.hero--legal {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -10%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.16) 0%, transparent 65%),
              linear-gradient(145deg, #090e1a 0%, #0f172a 55%, #151e33 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding-block: var(--space-14) var(--space-18);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero--legal::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero--legal .breadcrumb {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.hero--legal .breadcrumb__link {
  color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.7);
}
.hero--legal .breadcrumb__link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.hero--legal .breadcrumb__current {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.hero--legal .breadcrumb__separator {
  color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.4);
}
.hero--legal .hero__content--centered {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-legal__badge,
.hero--legal .hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 5px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  color: #38bdf8 !important;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.hero-legal__badge-icon,
.hero--legal .hero__eyebrow-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #38bdf8;
}
.hero--legal .hero__title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-3xl), 4.5vw, var(--text-4xl));
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}
.hero--legal .hero__title em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fd5902 0%, #ff843d 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  display: inline-block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(253, 89, 2, 0.45));
}
.hero--legal .hero__desc {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.88) !important;
  max-width: 62ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.hero-legal__meta-strip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hero-legal__meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.hero-legal__meta-dot {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}