/* ==========================================================================
   ECONNECT SCHOOL — GLOBAL DESIGN SYSTEM & PRODUCTION STYLESHEET
   Brand Statement: Learn Languages. Connect with the World.
   Official Domain: https://econnectschool.com/
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. CSS Custom Properties / Design Tokens
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Brand Colors — Official ECONNECT SCHOOL Brand Direction (Prompt Spec 3) */
  --primary: #0B2E63;         /* Official Brand Navy - Academic & Prestigious */
  --primary-navy: #0B2E63;    /* Official Brand Navy */
  --primary-dark: #071F45;    /* Deep Navy - Grounded Header/Footer & Deep Contrast */
  --primary-light: #123C7D;   /* Mid Deep Navy for subtle hovers/borders */
  --secondary: #1688E8;       /* Primary Interaction Blue - Clear, Sophisticated Accent */
  --secondary-sky: #18A9E8;   /* Sky Blue Accent */
  --secondary-brand: #087ED1; /* Bright Blue */
  --secondary-hover: #1274C7; /* Refined Hover Blue */
  --secondary-light: #F0F7FD; /* Soft Pastel Blue Tint */
  --accent: #F9B51B;          /* Subtle Warm Academic Gold Accent (used sparingly) */
  --accent-light: #FEF9EE;    /* Soft Warm Gold Tint */
  --gold: #F9B51B;            /* Academic Gold Accent */
  
  /* Neutral Palette & Color Hierarchy (Prompt Spec 3 & 4) */
  --text: #0B2E63;            /* Brand Navy for Primary Headings & High-contrast Text */
  --text-secondary: #334E68;  /* Neutral Slate for Secondary Text / Descriptions */
  --text-muted: #486581;      /* Editorial Neutral Slate for Body Text */
  --text-subtle: #627D98;     /* Supporting Metadata & Small Labels */
  --background: #ffffff;
  --surface: #F8FAFC;         /* Soft Background - Clean & Spacious */
  --surface-alt: #F1F5F9;     /* Subtle Tint Surface */
  --surface-pale: #F0F7FD;    /* Pale Blue Tint Surface */
  --surface-card: #ffffff;
  --border: #E2E8F0;          /* Subtle Institutional Border */
  --border-light: #EDF2F7;
  --border-focus: #1688E8;
  
  /* Status Colors */
  --success: #0f9d58;
  --success-light: #ecfdf5;
  --danger: #e11d48;
  --danger-light: #fff1f2;
  --warning: #d97706;
  
  /* Typography System — Manrope (400 Regular, 500 Medium, 600 SemiBold, 700 Bold) */
  --font-family-primary: 'Manrope', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-sans: var(--font-family-primary);
  --font-heading: var(--font-family-primary);
  
  /* Fluid Clamp Scales aligned with Prompt Spec 4 */
  --font-size-hero-h1: clamp(2.375rem, 4.2vw, 4rem);      /* 38px mobile → 64px desktop (prompt: 60–68px desktop, 38–46px mobile) */
  --font-size-display: var(--font-size-hero-h1);
  --font-size-page-h1: clamp(2.125rem, 3.5vw, 3.25rem);   /* 34px mobile → 52px desktop (prompt: 48–56px desktop, 34–42px mobile) */
  --font-size-h1: var(--font-size-page-h1);
  --font-size-h2: clamp(1.875rem, 2.8vw, 2.75rem);        /* 30px mobile → 44px desktop (prompt: 40–48px desktop, 30–36px mobile) */
  --font-size-h3: clamp(1.3125rem, 1.8vw, 1.75rem);       /* 21px mobile → 28px desktop (prompt: 24–30px desktop, 21–25px mobile) */
  --font-size-h4: clamp(1.125rem, 1.3vw, 1.3125rem);      /* 18px mobile → 21px desktop (prompt: 18–22px) */
  --font-size-intro: clamp(1.0625rem, 1.2vw, 1.1875rem);  /* 17px mobile → 19px desktop (prompt: 18–21px) */
  --font-size-body: 1.03125rem;                           /* 16.5px Body (prompt: 16–18px desktop, 15.5–17px mobile) */
  --font-size-nav: 0.96875rem;                            /* 15.5px Navigation (prompt: 14.5–15.5px) */
  --font-size-btn: 0.96875rem;                            /* 15.5px Buttons (prompt: 15–16px) */
  --font-size-small: 0.90625rem;                          /* 14.5px Supporting text (prompt: 14–15px) */
  --font-size-eyebrow: 0.75rem;                           /* 12px Eyebrows */
  
  /* Line Heights */
  --line-height-tight: 1.08;
  --line-height-display: 1.08;
  --line-height-h1: 1.10;
  --line-height-h2: 1.15;
  --line-height-h3: 1.25;
  --line-height-h4: 1.30;
  --line-height-intro: 1.58;
  --line-height-body: 1.65;
  --line-height-normal: 1.65;
  
  /* Letter Spacing Tracking */
  --tracking-display: -0.03em;
  --tracking-h1: -0.025em;
  --tracking-h2: -0.02em;
  --tracking-h3: -0.01em;
  --tracking-body: 0;
  --tracking-nav: 0;
  --tracking-eyebrow: 0.10em;
  
  /* Controlled Line Lengths (Prompt Spec 5 & 21) */
  --max-width-hero-body: 580px;
  --max-width-section-intro: 680px;
  --max-width-longform: 740px;
  --max-width-card-desc: 380px;
  
  /* Backward Compatibility Tokens */
  --text-xs: var(--font-size-eyebrow);
  --text-sm: var(--font-size-small);
  --text-nav: var(--font-size-nav);
  --text-btn: var(--font-size-btn);
  --text-base: var(--font-size-body);
  --text-intro: var(--font-size-intro);
  --text-h3: var(--font-size-h3);
  --text-h2: var(--font-size-h2);
  --text-page-h1: var(--font-size-page-h1);
  --text-hero-h1: var(--font-size-hero-h1);
  
  /* Spacing Scale (Prompt Spec 7: 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 64, 80, 96, 120) */
  --space-1: 0.25rem;  /* 4px */
  --space-2: 0.5rem;   /* 8px */
  --space-3: 0.75rem;  /* 12px */
  --space-4: 1rem;     /* 16px */
  --space-5: 1.25rem;  /* 20px */
  --space-6: 1.5rem;   /* 24px */
  --space-8: 2rem;     /* 32px */
  --space-10: 2.5rem;  /* 40px */
  --space-12: 3rem;    /* 48px */
  --space-16: 4rem;    /* 64px */
  --space-20: 5rem;    /* 80px */
  --space-24: 6rem;    /* 96px */
  --space-30: 7.5rem;  /* 120px */
  
  /* Border Radius System (Prompt Spec 11: controls 6-8px, buttons 8-10px, cards 10-16px, containers 16-20px) */
  --radius-xs: 4px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-control: 8px;
  --radius-btn: 8px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-card: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 14px;
  --radius-xl: 18px;
  --radius-container: 18px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  
  /* Restrained Soft Shadow System (Prompt Spec 12) */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(7, 31, 69, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 3px 10px -2px rgba(7, 31, 69, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(7, 31, 69, 0.08);
  --shadow-xl: 0 16px 36px -6px rgba(7, 31, 69, 0.10);
  
  /* Layout Dimensions */
  --container-max: 1280px;
  --header-height: 80px;
  --header-compact-height: 68px;
  --transition-fast: 0.18s ease;
  --transition-base: 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Reset & Core Foundation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--text);
  background-color: var(--background);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 400;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Accessibility: Skip to main content link */
.skip-to-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 1rem;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: top var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.skip-to-content:focus {
  top: 1rem;
  outline: 3px solid var(--secondary);
}

/* Typography Defaults */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0;
}

/* Page H1: 52–60px Desktop (line-height 1.08–1.12), 38–44px Mobile (Prompt Spec 2) */
h1, .page-title, .page-hero-title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-page-h1);
  line-height: var(--line-height-h1);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-h1);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Section H2: 40–48px Desktop (line-height 1.10–1.18), 32–38px Mobile (Prompt Spec 2) */
h2, .section-title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-h2);
  line-height: var(--line-height-h2);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-h2);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Section H3: 28–32px Desktop (line-height 1.18–1.25), 24–28px Mobile (Prompt Spec 2) */
h3, .reason-title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-h3);
  line-height: var(--line-height-h3);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-h3);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* H4: 21–24px Desktop, 20–23px Mobile */
h4 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-h4);
  line-height: var(--line-height-h4);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

h5 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.30;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

h6 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Normal Body Paragraphs: 16–18px Desktop, 16–17px Mobile, Line-Height 1.60–1.70 */
p {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-body);
  line-height: var(--line-height-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  max-width: var(--max-width-section-intro, 680px);
  text-align: left;
}
p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

a {
  color: var(--secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-hover);
}

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

button, input, select, textarea {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Layout Utilities */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: var(--space-6);
  padding-right: var(--space-6);
}

.section {
  padding-top: var(--space-20);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-20);
  position: relative;
}

.section-sm {
  padding-top: var(--space-12);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.section-surface {
  background-color: var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.section-tint {
  background-color: var(--surface-alt);
}

.section-primary {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.section-primary h1,
.section-primary h2,
.section-primary h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.section-primary p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}
.section-primary.text-center p {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 650px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Buttons & Interactive Controls
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-btn); /* 15–16px */
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--secondary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.2);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--secondary-hover);
  border-color: var(--secondary-hover);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.28);
}

.btn-navy {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 46, 99, 0.15);
}
.btn-navy:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 46, 99, 0.22);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--surface);
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--secondary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--border);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--surface);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-white {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.btn-white:hover {
  background-color: var(--surface);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 0.875rem 1.875rem;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
}

.btn-block {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Arrow indicator inside buttons */
.btn-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.btn:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Badges / Editorial Tags */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--surface-pale);
  color: var(--secondary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 169, 232, 0.25);
}
.badge-navy {
  background-color: var(--surface-pale);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: rgba(11, 46, 99, 0.18);
}
.badge-accent {
  background-color: var(--accent-light);
  color: #B47805;
  border-color: rgba(249, 181, 27, 0.35);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Header & Navigation (Desktop & Mobile)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--header-height, 80px);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border, #E5EAF0);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: height var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  height: var(--header-compact-height, 68px);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.05);
}

.header-container {
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

/* Logo container and aspect-ratio preservation */
.site-logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  outline: none;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
}
.site-logo-link:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.site-logo-img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 210px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: height var(--transition-base);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled .site-logo-img {
  height: 40px;
}

/* Desktop Navigation (3-Zone Center) */
.desktop-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  height: 100%;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
}

.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--text-muted, #4B6075);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem; /* 15px - refined, editorial */
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  user-select: none;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0px;
  left: 0.75rem;
  right: 0.75rem;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--secondary, #1688E8);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}
.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary, #0B1F3A);
  background-color: transparent;
}
.nav-link:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.nav-link.active,
.nav-link[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--primary, #0B1F3A) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
}
.nav-link.active::after,
.nav-link[aria-current="page"]::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.nav-link:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* Dropdown Chevrons */
.dropdown-chevron {
  color: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.65;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-chevron,
.has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-chevron,
.has-dropdown.is-open .dropdown-chevron,
.nav-dropdown-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .dropdown-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Desktop Dropdown Menus */
.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% - 10px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  min-width: 290px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border, #E5EAF0);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 12px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -4px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.08), 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.04);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), visibility var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 1050;
}

/* Safety Hover Bridge */
.nav-dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 16px;
  background: transparent;
}

.has-dropdown:hover > .nav-dropdown-menu,
.has-dropdown:focus-within > .nav-dropdown-menu,
.has-dropdown.is-open > .nav-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-subtle, #667085);
  padding: 0.35rem 1.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light, #EDF2F7);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.dropdown-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
}

.dropdown-link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.dropdown-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--surface-pale, #F0F7FD);
}
.dropdown-link-title {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary, #0B1F3A);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.dropdown-link:hover .dropdown-link-title {
  color: var(--secondary, #1688E8);
}
.dropdown-link-desc {
  font-size: 0.78125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted, #4B6075);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* Levels CEFR Grid */
.dropdown-menu-levels {
  min-width: 320px;
}
.dropdown-levels-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
}
.dropdown-level-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.dropdown-level-item:hover {
  background-color: var(--surface-pale, #F0F7FD);
  border-color: rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.18);
}
.level-code {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background-color: var(--surface-alt, #F0F4F9);
  color: var(--primary, #0B1F3A);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.dropdown-level-item:hover .level-code {
  background-color: var(--secondary, #1688E8);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.level-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  font-size: 0.84375rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--text, #102A43);
}
.level-info small {
  font-size: 0.71875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted, #4B6075);
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Dropdown Footer */
.dropdown-footer {
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem 0.15rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light, #EDF2F7);
}
.dropdown-footer-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.84375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--secondary, #1688E8);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.dropdown-footer-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--surface-pale, #F0F7FD);
  color: var(--secondary-hover, #1274C7);
}
.dropdown-footer-link .btn-arrow {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.dropdown-footer-link:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Right Zone Header Actions */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Refined Primary CTA Button */
.header-cta-btn {
  background-color: var(--secondary, #1688E8) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.9375rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.22) !important;
  transition: all var(--transition-base) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--secondary, #1688E8) !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.header-cta-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--secondary-hover, #1274c7) !important;
  border-color: var(--secondary-hover, #1274c7) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.32) !important;
}
.header-cta-btn .btn-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.header-cta-btn:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border, #E5EAF0);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--primary, #0B1F3A);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.mobile-nav-toggle:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--secondary);
}

.hamburger-box {
  width: 22px;
  height: 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.hamburger-inner,
.hamburger-inner::before,
.hamburger-inner::after {
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--primary, #0B1F3A);
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: absolute;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), top var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}
.hamburger-inner {
  top: 7px;
}
.hamburger-inner::before {
  content: '';
  top: -6px;
  left: 0;
}
.hamburger-inner::after {
  content: '';
  top: 6px;
  left: 0;
}

/* Hamburger Open State */
.mobile-nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-inner {
  background-color: transparent;
}
.mobile-nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-inner::before {
  top: 0;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.mobile-nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-inner::after {
  top: 0;
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Drawer Overlay */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 320px;
  max-width: 85vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: -8px 0 32px rgba(0, 40, 90, 0.15);
  z-index: 1001;
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow), visibility var(--transition-slow);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.is-open {
  transform: translateX(0);
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(0, 24, 60, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base), visibility var(--transition-base);
}
.mobile-nav-backdrop.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light, #EDF2F7);
}

.mobile-drawer-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--primary, #0B1F3A);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.mobile-drawer-close:hover {
  background-color: var(--surface-alt, #F0F4F9);
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

/* Mobile Accordions */
.mobile-accordion {
  width: 100%;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light, #EDF2F7);
}
.mobile-accordion-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text, #102A43);
  text-align: left;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.mobile-accordion-toggle:hover,
.mobile-accordion-toggle.active {
  color: var(--secondary, #1688E8);
}
.mobile-accordion-icon {
  color: var(--text-muted, #4B6075);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mobile-accordion-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .mobile-accordion-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--secondary, #1688E8);
}
.mobile-accordion-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--border-light, #EDF2F7);
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.mobile-accordion-content[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}
.mobile-sublink {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.90625rem;
  color: var(--text-muted, #4B6075);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.mobile-sublink:hover,
.mobile-sublink.active {
  background-color: var(--surface-alt, #F0F4F9);
  color: var(--secondary, #1688E8);
}
.mobile-sublink-highlight {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--secondary, #1688E8);
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text, #102A43);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light, #EDF2F7);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.mobile-nav-link:hover,
.mobile-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--secondary, #1688E8);
}

.mobile-drawer-cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Clean Editorial Hero Section (2-Column Composition)
   Genuine International Language School • Clean CSS Grid • No Overlays
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Ultra-Premium Panoramic Hero Section (Editorial Stage Composition)
   Genuine International Language School • Wide Architectural Harmony
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-panoramic-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 560px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #edf2f7;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Panoramic background layer with photograph and soft gradient transition */
.hero-panoramic-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-panoramic-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 60% center;
  display: block;
}

.hero-panoramic-gradient-mask {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff 0%, #ffffff 32%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) 38%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 48%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 58%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-panoramic-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max, 1240px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 44px 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  min-height: 560px;
}

/* Left Column: Editorial Brand Content (Width comfortable for intentional 3-line headline) */
.hero-panoramic-left {
  width: 570px;
  max-width: 620px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.hero-eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: var(--surface-pale);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.25);
  color: var(--primary);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--font-size-eyebrow); /* 12px */
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow); /* 0.10em */
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(24, 169, 232, 0.08);
}

.hero-eyebrow-pill svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-panoramic-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-display); /* 60–64px desktop */
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: var(--line-height-display); /* 1.05 */
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-display); /* -0.035em */
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-title-line {
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-title-blue {
  color: var(--secondary);
  display: inline;
}

.hero-panoramic-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.0625rem; /* 17px */
  line-height: 1.60;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-panoramic-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-pill-primary {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--font-size-btn);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background-color: var(--secondary, #1688E8);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--secondary, #1688E8);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.2);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.btn-pill-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--secondary-hover, #1274C7);
  border-color: var(--secondary-hover, #1274C7);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.28);
}

.btn-pill-primary .btn-arrow,
.btn-pill-secondary .btn-arrow {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-pill-primary:hover .btn-arrow,
.btn-pill-secondary:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.btn-pill-secondary {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--font-size-btn);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--secondary, #1688E8) !important;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--secondary, #1688E8);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.25;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-pill-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--secondary-light, #F0F7FD);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.hero-feature-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-feat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--font-size-small);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.hero-feat-item svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-feat-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 16px;
  background-color: var(--border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Mobile Image Container (hidden on desktop) */
.hero-mobile-image-container {
  display: none;
}

/* Right Column: Floating "Choose Your Language" Card */
.hero-panoramic-right {
  width: 320px;
  max-width: 320px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-choice-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10, 33, 62, 0.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(10, 33, 62, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid #edf2f7;
  padding: 22px 18px;
  width: 100%;
}

.choice-card-header {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.choice-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.choice-card-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.choice-card-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.choice-card-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.18s ease;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.choice-card-row:hover {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 33, 62, 0.04);
}

.row-en { background: #f4f8fe; }
.row-fr { background: #fef5f5; }
.row-ro { background: #fef9ed; }
.row-ru { background: #f8f5fe; }
.row-hi { background: #f0fdf4; }

.choice-badge {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 7px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.badge-en { background: #1681de !important; color: #ffffff !important; }
.badge-fr { background: #ef4444 !important; color: #ffffff !important; }
.badge-ro { background: #f59e0b !important; color: #ffffff !important; }
.badge-ru { background: #8b5cf6 !important; color: #ffffff !important; }
.badge-hi { background: #10b981 !important; color: #ffffff !important; }

.choice-meta {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  margin-left: 10px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.choice-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.choice-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-top: 1px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.choice-arrow {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.choice-card-row:hover .choice-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Section Header Pattern (Subtle, Confident, Editorial)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}
.section-header.text-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--font-size-eyebrow); /* 12px */
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow); /* 0.10em */
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Section H2: 40–48px Desktop (line-height 1.10–1.18), 32–38px Mobile */
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-h2);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: var(--line-height-h2);
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-h2);
}

/* Large introductory text: 18–20px desktop, 17–18px mobile, line-height 1.55–1.65 */
.section-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--font-size-intro);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--line-height-intro);
  max-width: var(--max-width-section-intro);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Decorative Section Eyebrow matching reference mockup */
.section-eyebrow-line {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #008be2;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.section-eyebrow-line::before,
.section-eyebrow-line::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 36px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #008be2;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* 7.1 Modern Popular Languages Showcase Grid (With Photography matching Mockup) */
.languages-showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .languages-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

.lang-showcase-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.lang-showcase-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.4);
}

.lang-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--surface-alt);
}

.lang-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.lang-showcase-card:hover .lang-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.lang-card-level-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.75rem;
  left: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(7, 31, 69, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  z-index: 2;
}

.lang-card-content {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.lang-card-topline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.lang-mini-badge {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--surface-pale);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 169, 232, 0.25);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.lang-mini-badge.en,
.lang-mini-badge.fr,
.lang-mini-badge.ro,
.lang-mini-badge.ru,
.lang-mini-badge.hi {
  background-color: var(--surface-pale);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 169, 232, 0.25);
}

.lang-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
}

.lang-card-summary {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.52;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.lang-card-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.lang-card-cta {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--secondary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.lang-showcase-card:hover .lang-card-cta {
  gap: 0.55rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* 7.1 Five Languages Showcase Cards */
.languages-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.language-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.language-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}
.language-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.language-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.lang-card-code {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.625rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  background-color: var(--surface-alt);
  color: var(--secondary);
}

.lang-card-title {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.lang-card-summary {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.lang-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--secondary);
}

/* 7.2 Editorial Split Layout */
.editorial-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: center;
}
.editorial-split.reverse {
  direction: rtl;
}
.editorial-split.reverse > * {
  direction: ltr;
}

.editorial-visual-box {
  background-color: var(--surface-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
}

.editorial-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.editorial-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.875rem;
}
.editorial-list-item svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.editorial-list-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  margin-bottom: 0.125rem;
}
.editorial-list-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 7.3 Structured Skills Feature Matrix (4 Core Pillars) */
.skills-matrix {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.skill-matrix-item {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.skill-matrix-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.skill-icon-wrapper {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--surface-alt);
  color: var(--secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.skill-icon-wrapper svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.skill-item-title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.skill-item-text {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 7.4 CEFR & Level Progression Timeline */
.progression-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  position: relative;
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.timeline-step {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.timeline-step::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--secondary);
}

.step-level-tag {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.step-name {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.step-description {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 7.5 How Learning Works (3 Distinct Steps) */
.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
}

.step-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-8);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.step-number {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary);
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  line-height: 1;
}

.step-title {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.step-text {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 7.6 Purpose-Based Learning Grid */
.purposes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.purpose-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.purpose-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.purpose-badge {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--surface-alt);
  color: var(--secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.purpose-title {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.purpose-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.purpose-note {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-subtle);
  font-style: italic;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
}

/* Editorial Reasons Layout: ONE SCHOOL. MANY REASONS TO LEARN. */
.editorial-reasons-section {
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.editorial-reasons-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
  max-width: 860px;
}

.reasons-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: var(--font-size-eyebrow);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.reasons-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-h2);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: var(--line-height-h2);
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-h2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.reasons-main-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--font-size-intro);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--line-height-intro);
  max-width: 720px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.reasons-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-8);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .reasons-editorial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .reasons-editorial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }
}

.reason-editorial-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-6);
  background-color: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.reason-editorial-item:hover {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.reason-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.reason-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.reason-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.96875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.60;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  flex-grow: 1;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.reason-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-subtle);
}

.reason-link-arrow {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}
.reason-editorial-item:hover .reason-link-arrow {
  gap: 8px;
}

/* 7.7 Testimonial System (Authentic Student Reviews) */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-8);
}

.testimonial-box {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.testimonial-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.testimonial-stars {
  color: #f5a623;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-author-name {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.testimonial-author-course {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-subtle);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7.2 Founders & Educators Academic Cards & Profiles
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.founders-preview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-8);
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.founder-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.founder-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.founder-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.founder-avatar-badge {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071F45, #0B2E63);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(7, 31, 69, 0.15);
}

.founder-card-photo-wrap {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(7, 31, 69, 0.12);
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
}

.founder-card-photo-wrap--lg {
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  border: 2.5px solid #94A3B8;
}

.founder-card-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 15%;
  display: block;
}

/* Profile Page Hero Portrait */
.profile-hero-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}

.profile-portrait-wrap {
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(7, 31, 69, 0.15);
  background: #F1F5F9;
}

.profile-portrait-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 15%;
  display: block;
}

.profile-hero-content {
  flex: 1;
}

/* Admissions Page Educator Contact Photo */
.contact-educator-photo-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(7, 31, 69, 0.08);
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.contact-educator-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 15%;
  display: block;
}

.founder-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.founder-role {
  font-size: 0.84375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.founder-spec-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: #F1F5F9;
  color: #0369A1;
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.founder-card-intro {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.founder-card-footer {
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

/* Academic Profile Detailed Dossier Layout */
.profile-dossier-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.85fr) minmax(300px, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-10);
  align-items: start;
}

.profile-main-dossier {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}

.profile-section-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.profile-section-title {
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--surface-alt);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.profile-section-title svg {
  color: var(--secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.academic-timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.academic-timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--border-light);
}

.academic-timeline-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -6px;
  top: 6px;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--secondary);
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
}

.academic-timeline-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.96875rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.academic-timeline-sub {
  font-size: 0.84375rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.profile-sidebar-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height, 80px) + 24px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.profile-fact-box {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-6);
}

.profile-fact-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.profile-fact-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.profile-fact-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border-light);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.profile-fact-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.profile-fact-label {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.profile-fact-value {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: right;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. FAQ Accessible Accordion
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-list {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.faq-item.is-active {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem; /* 18px */
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.faq-trigger:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--secondary);
  outline-offset: -2px;
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--secondary);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}
.faq-item.is-active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-panel {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.96875rem; /* 15.5px */
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.60;
}
.faq-item.is-active .faq-panel {
  display: block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Courses Catalog & Dynamic Filter Interface
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.courses-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: start;
}

.filter-sidebar {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height) + 20px);
}

.filter-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.filter-title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.filter-reset-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
}
.filter-reset-btn:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.filter-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.filter-group:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.filter-group-title {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.filter-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.625rem 0.875rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-control);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background-color: var(--surface);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.filter-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.courses-grid-results {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.course-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.course-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.course-card-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.course-tag {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--surface-alt);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.course-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3125rem; /* 21px (prompt: 20–24px) */
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.course-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem; /* 15px (prompt: 14–16px) */
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-card-details {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.375rem;
}

.course-detail-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem; /* 13px (prompt: 12–13px) */
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
}
.course-detail-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Interactive Course Finder (Step-by-step)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.course-finder-widget {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.finder-steps-progress {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
}
.finder-steps-progress::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--border);
  z-index: 1;
}

.finder-step-indicator {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
}

.step-circle {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--surface);
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-subtle);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.finder-step-indicator.active .step-circle {
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.finder-step-indicator.completed .step-circle {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.step-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.finder-question-title {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  text-align: center;
}

.finder-options-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.finder-option-btn {
  background-color: var(--surface);
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.finder-option-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  background-color: #ffffff;
}
.finder-option-btn.is-selected {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  background-color: var(--surface-alt);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.finder-option-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--secondary);
}

.finder-controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
}

.finder-result-box {
  background-color: var(--surface-alt);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 150, 230, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

/* Level Pathway Split */
.level-pathways-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.level-pathway-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.level-pathway-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
}

/* CEFR Assessment Styles */
.assessment-container {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.assessment-header-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.assessment-progress-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.assessment-progress-bar-bg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--surface-alt);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.assessment-progress-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
  width: 5%;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.assessment-question-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.assessment-question-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.assessment-competency-pill {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.assessment-question-stem {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.assessment-options-list {
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.625rem;
}

.assessment-option-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.125rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  min-height: 48px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  user-select: none;
}
.assessment-option-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  background-color: var(--surface-alt);
}
.assessment-option-item.is-selected {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  background-color: rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.08);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.assessment-radio {
  accent-color: var(--secondary);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.assessment-option-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.assessment-controls-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
}

/* Assessment Results Card */
.assessment-result-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid var(--secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.12);
}

.assessment-result-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.assessment-result-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-2) 0;
}

.assessment-score-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--secondary-light);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.assessment-competency-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.assessment-focus-box {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.assessment-result-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Deterministic Matching Results Styles */
.match-result-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.match-result-card.is-primary-match {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.1);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--secondary);
}

.match-course-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.match-course-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.match-rationale-box {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.match-rationale-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.match-details-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Contact Form & Feedback Validation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-panel {
  background-color: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
}

.form-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.84375rem; /* 13.5px (prompt: 13–14px) */
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.375rem;
}
.form-label .required-indicator {
  color: var(--danger);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--font-size-btn); /* 15.5px (prompt: 15–16px) */
  font-weight: 400;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}
.form-control::placeholder {
  font-size: 0.90625rem; /* 14.5px (prompt: 14–15px) */
  color: var(--text-subtle);
}
.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 150, 230, 0.15);
}
.form-control.is-invalid {
  border-color: var(--danger);
  background-color: var(--danger-light);
}

.form-error {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--danger);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  display: none;
}
.form-control.is-invalid + .form-error {
  display: block;
}

.form-status-alert {
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  display: none;
}
.form-status-alert.is-success {
  display: block;
  background-color: var(--success-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  color: #065f46;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Breadcrumbs & Editorial Layouts
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.breadcrumb-nav {
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-subtle);
}
.breadcrumb-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.breadcrumb-item a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.breadcrumb-item a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.breadcrumb-separator {
  color: var(--border);
}
.breadcrumb-current {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.page-hero {
  padding-top: var(--space-12);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-12);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--surface-alt) 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.page-hero .badge {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Page H1: 52–60px Desktop (line-height 1.08–1.12), 38–44px Mobile */
.page-hero .section-title,
.page-hero h1,
.page-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.375rem, 3.8vw, 3.625rem); /* 38px mobile up to 58px desktop */
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.10;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.page-hero .section-subtitle,
.page-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--text-intro); /* 19–21px */
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Footer Architecture & Pre-Footer Call to Action
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071F45 0%, #0B2E63 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.footer-cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(24, 169, 232, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.footer-cta-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.footer-cta-text {
  max-width: 650px;
}
.footer-cta-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #38BDF8;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.footer-cta-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.footer-cta-sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #DCE7F2;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.footer-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.btn-cta-gold,
.btn-cta-primary {
  background: var(--secondary, #1688E8);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--secondary, #1688E8);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.625rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.25);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}
.btn-cta-gold:hover,
.btn-cta-primary:hover {
  background: var(--secondary-hover, #1274c7);
  border-color: var(--secondary-hover, #1274c7);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.35);
}
.btn-cta-gold .btn-arrow,
.btn-cta-primary .btn-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.btn-cta-gold:hover .btn-arrow,
.btn-cta-primary:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  color: #94A3B8;
  padding-top: var(--space-16, 4rem);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-8, 2rem);
  margin-top: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 1.5fr) minmax(130px, 0.85fr) minmax(180px, 1.05fr) minmax(190px, 1.1fr) minmax(230px, 1.35fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.footer-brand-col {
  max-width: 380px;
}

.footer-brand-logo {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
}

.footer-logo {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 180px;
  display: block;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.footer-tagline {
  color: #DCE7F2;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem; /* 14px */
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-about-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.84375rem; /* 13.5px */
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: #8FA4BD;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.footer-nav-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-col-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem; /* 14px */
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin: 0 0 1.125rem 0;
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.625rem;
}

.footer-link {
  color: #A0B4C8;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.90625rem; /* 14.5px */
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.45;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: color 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease;
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.footer-link:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--secondary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Contact Column Elements */
.footer-contact-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.875rem;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.footer-contact-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.6875rem; /* 11px */
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #647E9C;
}

.footer-contact-link {
  color: #DCE7F2;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem; /* 14px */
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color 0.18s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.footer-contact-link:hover {
  color: var(--secondary, #18A9E8);
}

.footer-contact-link:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--secondary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* 3. Subtle Horizontal Divider */
.footer-divider {
  border: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin: 2.25rem 0 1.5rem 0;
  width: 100%;
}

/* 4. Bottom Footer Bar (Desktop >= 1200px: 3-Zone True Centering) */
.footer-bottom-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto minmax(0, 1fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.footer-bottom-copyright {
  justify-self: start;
}

.footer-copyright {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem; /* 13px */
  color: #7890AB;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-bottom-legal,
.footer-legal-links {
  justify-self: center;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-legal-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem; /* 13px */
  color: #8FA4BD;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.5;
  transition: color 0.18s ease;
}

.footer-legal-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-legal-link:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--secondary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-legal-sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  user-select: none;
}

.footer-bottom-back-to-top {
  justify-self: end;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. Back to Top Button (In-Flow Footer Integration)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.back-to-top {
  position: static;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #DCE7F2;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full, 50px);
  padding: 7px 15px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.back-to-top svg {
  display: block;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background-color: var(--secondary, #18A9E8);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--secondary, #18A9E8);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.back-to-top:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--secondary, #18A9E8);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. Accessibility & Motion
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Normalized Page Layouts & Semantic Modules
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Legal & Longform Documents */
.legal-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width-longform, 740px);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-16);
}
.legal-date {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-subtle);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.legal-section-title {
  font-size: 1.3125rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.legal-content p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.legal-content ul {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  padding-left: var(--space-6);
  list-style: disc;
}
.legal-content li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Contact Page Normalized Classes */
.contact-heading {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.contact-intro {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.contact-methods-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.contact-method-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.contact-method-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-control);
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-method-icon.whatsapp {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  color: #059669;
  border-color: #bbf7d0;
}
.contact-method-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: currentColor;
}
.contact-method-title {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.contact-method-val {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.contact-method-val a {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.contact-method-val a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-hover);
}
.contact-hours-box {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-subtle);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Reusable Section Action / FAQ Callout Boxes */
.section-cta-box {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.section-cta-box h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-h3);
}
.section-cta-box p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-6) auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Language Page Curriculum Specification Card */
.lang-spec-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.lang-spec-card h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--font-size-h3);
}
.lang-spec-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.lang-spec-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.lang-spec-list strong {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.lang-spec-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.lang-spec-item strong {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.lang-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.lang-card-specs {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}
.lang-card-specs strong {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.section-cta-compact {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.section-cta-compact p {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  text-align: center;
}

.stretched-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  content: '';
  background-color: transparent;
}

.finder-option-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.section-action {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
}

.methodology-quote-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.kids-pathway-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  width: 100%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   21. Premium Homepage Conversion & Hierarchy System
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.post-hero-section {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  background-color: var(--surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.post-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
}

.post-hero-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.post-hero-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.35);
}

.post-hero-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-control);
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  color: var(--secondary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.post-hero-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2) 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.post-hero-item-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Course Discovery Tracks Grid */
.course-tracks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.course-track-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.course-track-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.4);
}

.course-track-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.course-track-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2) 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.course-track-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4) 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-track-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.course-track-meta {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.course-track-link {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

/* Audience / Who Can Learn Cards */
.audience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.audience-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.audience-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.35);
}

.audience-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-control);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.audience-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3) 0;
}

.audience-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4) 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.audience-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6) 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.audience-feature-item {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.audience-feature-item svg {
  color: var(--secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Institutional Trust & Educational Standards */
.trust-standards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.trust-standard-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.trust-standard-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.35);
}

.trust-standard-num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.trust-standard-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2) 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.trust-standard-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   22. Premium Language Discovery & Course Discovery System
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Language Hub Showcase Grid */
.lang-hub-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-8);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.lang-hub-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.lang-hub-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.4);
}

.lang-hub-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--surface-alt);
}

.lang-hub-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.lang-hub-card:hover .lang-hub-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.lang-hub-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  z-index: 2;
}

.lang-hub-level-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: rgba(7, 31, 69, 0.85);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2;
}

.lang-hub-body {
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.lang-hub-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2) 0;
}

.lang-hub-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4) 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.lang-hub-specs {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  font-size: 0.84375rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.lang-hub-specs strong {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.lang-hub-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.lang-hub-actions .btn {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Embedded Course Discovery Grid on Language Pages */
.lang-courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.lang-course-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.lang-course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.4);
}

.course-card-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.course-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.71875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 46, 99, 0.08);
}

.course-tag-lang {
  background: var(--secondary-light);
  color: var(--secondary);
  border-color: rgba(22, 136, 232, 0.2);
}

.course-tag-level {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.course-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2) 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.course-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4) 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-card-details {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.course-detail-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.course-detail-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Course Finder Bridge Banner */
.course-finder-bridge-banner {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
}

.bridge-banner-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.bridge-banner-text p {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. ADMISSIONS & ENROLMENT CONVERSION SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

/* Admissions 3-Step Process Grid */
.admissions-steps-container {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.admissions-journey-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0.35rem 0 0 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.admissions-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

.admissions-step-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.admissions-step-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-dark);
}

.admissions-step-num {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.admissions-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2) 0;
}

.admissions-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Selected Course Context Card */
.course-context-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 31, 69, 0.04) 0%, rgba(24, 169, 232, 0.06) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 126, 209, 0.25);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease-out;
}

.context-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.context-badge-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.context-course-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0 0 0.375rem 0;
}

.context-course-note {
  font-size: 0.84375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.context-course-meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.context-course-meta strong {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.context-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.context-clear-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: underline;
  padding: 0;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.context-clear-btn:hover {
  color: var(--danger);
}

/* 2-Column Form Fields on Desktop */
.form-row-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

/* Accessible Checkbox Consent */
.form-checkbox-group {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.form-checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  font-size: 0.84375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-checkbox-label a {
  color: var(--secondary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.form-checkbox-input {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  min-width: 18px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  accent-color: var(--primary);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Error Alert State */
.form-status-alert.is-error {
  display: block;
  background-color: var(--danger-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.3);
  color: #991b1b;
}

.form-status-alert.is-error a {
  color: #991b1b;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Dedicated Success State Panel */
.inquiry-success-panel {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-align: center;
  animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-out;
}

.success-icon-circle {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--success-light);
  color: #065f46;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-4) auto;
}

.success-icon-circle svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}

.success-panel-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.success-panel-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-6) auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.success-summary-box {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-6) auto;
  font-size: 0.84375rem;
}

.success-summary-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.375rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border);
}

.success-summary-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.success-summary-row span:first-child {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.success-summary-row span:last-child {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.success-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Admissions FAQs Section */
.admissions-faq-section {
  margin-top: var(--space-16);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: var(--space-12);
}