:root {
    --primary:#0ba39e;
    /* --primary-dark:#087a76; */
    --primary-dark:#087f7b;
    /* --primary-light:#e8f8f7; */
    /* --primary-light:#dff7f5; */
    --primary-extra-light:#eefafa;
    --primary-light:#cdefec;
    --heading:#08254c;
    /* --text: #0f172a; */
    --text:#475569;
    --text-light:#64748b;
    --text-muted:#94a3b8;
    --border:#e5e7eb;
    --blue:#2563eb;
    --soft-bg:#f8fafc;
    /* --soft-bg:#f6fafb; */
    --warning:#f59e0b;
    --warning-light:#fff3dc;
    --white:#ffffff;

    --footer-bg:        #0d1b3e;
    --footer-bg-deep:   #091428;
    --footer-border:    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --footer-text:      #b8c6e0;
    --footer-heading:   #ffffff;
    --footer-link:      #b8c6e0;
    --footer-link-hover:#e8c84a;       /* gold accent */
    --footer-accent:    #e8223a;       /* eargs red */
    --footer-gold:      #e8c84a;
    --footer-radius:    6px;
    --transition:       0.22s ease;

    --font-primary:'Poppins', sans-serif;
} 

*{
    margin:0;
    padding:0;
    box-sizing:border-box;
}

*,
*::before,
*::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html{
    scroll-behavior:smooth;
}

body{
    font-family:var(--font-primary);
    /* font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.7;
    color:var(--text-medium);
    background:var(--white); */
}

a{
    text-decoration:none;
}

img{
    max-width:100%;
    height:auto;
}

h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6{
    color:var(--heading);
}

p,
li{
    color:var(--text);
}

small,
.meta,
.date{
    color:var(--text-light);
}

.badge{
    display:inline-block;
    background:var(--primary-light);
    color:var(--primary-dark);
    padding:8px 18px;
    border-radius:30px;
    font-size:14px;
    font-weight:600;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.icon-badge{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
     background:var(--primary-light);
    color:var(--primary-dark);
    padding:8px 14px;
    border-radius:30px;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:13px;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

/* ===================================
   NAVBAR START
=================================== */

.navbar{
    padding:15px 0;
    background:var(--white);
}

.navbar-brand img{
    max-height:55px;
    width:auto;
}

/* ===================================
   NAV LINKS
=================================== */

.nav-link{
    font-size:15px;
    font-weight:600;
    color:var(--heading);
    margin:0 8px;
    position:relative;
    transition:.3s;
}

.nav-link:hover{
    color:var(--primary) !important;
}

.nav-link.active{
    color:var(--primary) !important;
}

.nav-link.active::after{
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    left:0;
    bottom:-6px;
    width:100%;
    height:2px;
    background:var(--primary);
}

/* ===================================
   BUTTON
=================================== */

.navbar-btn{
    border-radius:10px;
    padding:10px 22px;
    font-weight:600;
}

/* ===================================
   DROPDOWN
=================================== */

.dropdown-menu{
    border:none;
    border-radius:14px;
    box-shadow:0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    padding:10px;
}

.dropdown-item{
    border-radius:10px;
    padding:10px 14px;
}

.dropdown-item:hover{
    background:#f3f6ff;
}

/* ===================================
   HAMBURGER
=================================== */

.navbar-toggler{
    padding:0;
}

.animated-icon{
    width:30px;
    height:24px;
    position:relative;
}

.animated-icon span{
    display:block;
    position:absolute;
    width:100%;
    height:3px;
    background:#111827;
    border-radius:10px;
    left:0;
    transition:.3s ease-in-out;
}

.animated-icon span:nth-child(1){
    top:0;
}

.animated-icon span:nth-child(2){
    top:10px;
}

.animated-icon span:nth-child(3){
    top:20px;
}

/* OPEN */

.navbar-toggler.active .animated-icon span:nth-child(1){
    top:10px;
    transform:rotate(45deg);
}

.navbar-toggler.active .animated-icon span:nth-child(2){
    opacity:0;
}

.navbar-toggler.active .animated-icon span:nth-child(3){
    top:10px;
    transform:rotate(-45deg);
}


.header-social{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:12px;
}

.header-social a{
    width:38px;
    height:38px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:#f5f7fa;
    color:var(--heading);
    text-decoration:none;
    transition:.3s;
}

.header-social a:hover{

    background:var(--primary);
    color:var(--white);

    transform:translateY(-2px);

}

.header-social i{
    font-size:18px;
}

/* ===================================
   RESPONSIVE
=================================== */

@media(max-width:991px){

    .navbar-collapse{

        margin-top:15px;
        background:var(--white);
        padding:20px;
        border-radius:16px;
        box-shadow:
        0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.08);

    }

    .nav-link{
        padding:12px 0;
        margin:0;
    }

    /* .nav-link.active::after{
        display:none;
    } */

    .navbar-btn{
        width:100%;
        margin-top:15px;
    }

    .nav-link.active{
        color:var(--primary) !important;
        background:#f3f6ff;
        border-left:3px solid var(--primary);
        border-radius:8px;
        padding-left:15px;
    }

    .nav-link.active::after{
        display:none;
    }

}


/* ===================================
   NAVBAR END
=================================== */


/* ===================================
   HERO START
=================================== */

.hero-section{
    padding:80px 0;
    background:var(--white);
}

.hero-title{
    font-size:60px;
    font-weight:800;
    line-height:1.1;
    color:#08254c;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.hero-title span{
    color:var(--primary);
}

.hero-description{
    font-size:20px;
    line-height:1.8;
    color:#4b5563;
    margin-bottom:30px;
}

.hero-buttons{
    display:flex;
    gap:15px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    margin-bottom:40px;
}

.hero-buttons .btn{
    padding:14px 30px;
    border-radius:12px;
    font-weight:600;
}

.btn-primary {
  color: var(--white);
  background-color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    color: var(--white);
    /* background-color: #066a67; */
    /* border-color: #0cc1bb; */

    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
    border-color: var(--primary-light);
}

.btn-primary:focus, .btn-primary.focus {
  color: var(--white);
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.25rem rgba(11, 163, 158, 0.5);
}

.btn-primary:active, .btn-primary.active {
  color: var(--white);
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
}

.btn-primary:active:focus {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.25rem var(--primary-dark);
}

.btn-primary:disabled, .btn-primary.disabled {
  color: var(--white);
  background-color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  opacity: 0.65;
}

.btn-primary-outline {
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* Hover State */
.btn-primary-outline:hover {
  color:  var(--white) !important;
  background-color: var(--primary) !important;
  border-color: var(--primary) !important;
}

/* Focus State */
.btn-primary-outline:focus, .btn-check:focus + .btn-outline-primary {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.25rem rgba(11, 163, 158, 0.5);
  outline: 0;
}

/* Active / Pressed State */
.btn-primary-outline:active, 
.btn-primary-outline.active, 
.btn-attr[disabled]:active,
.show > .btn-primary-outline.dropdown-toggle {
  color: var(--white);
  background-color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-primary-outline:active:focus, 
.btn-primary-outline.active:focus, 
.show > .btn-primary-outline.dropdown-toggle:focus {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.25rem rgba(11, 163, 158, 0.5);
}

/* Disabled State */
.btn-primary-outline:disabled, 
.btn-primary-outline.disabled {
  color: var(--primary);
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--white);
  opacity: 0.65;
  pointer-events: none; /* Prevents clicks and hover effects */
}

.hero-stats{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    gap:15px;
}

.stat-box{
    background:var(--white);
    border:1px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-radius:14px;
    padding:15px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:15px;
    transition:.3s;
}

.stat-box:hover{
    transform:translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow:0 12px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}


.stat-box i{
    font-size:30px;
    color:var(--primary);
}

.stat-box strong{
    display:block;
    font-size:14px;
}

.stat-box span{
    display:block;
    font-size:13px;
}

/* .hero-image-wrapper{
    position:relative;
    text-align:center;
}

.hero-circle{
    width:500px;
    height:500px;
    background:#eef8f8;
    border-radius:50%;
    position:absolute;
    top:50%;
    left:50%;
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    z-index:1;
}

.hero-image{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
    max-width:450px;
    width:100%;
} */

.mentor-card{
    /* position:absolute;
    bottom:30px;
    right:0;
    top:auto;
    transform:none; */
    /* position:absolute;
    right:0;
    top:50%;
    transform:translateY(-50%);
    width:280px;
    background:var(--white);
    padding:25px;
    border-radius:18px;
    box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    z-index:3;
    text-align:left;
    animation: float 2s ease-in-out infinite; */
}

.hero-image-wrapper{
    position:relative;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;
}

.hero-circle{
    width:500px;
    height:500px;
    background:#eef8f8;
    border-radius:50%;
    position:absolute;
    /* top:220px; */
    top:70px;
    left:50%;
    transform:translateX(-50%);
    z-index:1;
}

.hero-image{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
    width:100%;
    /* max-width:450px; */
    max-width:450px;
    display:block;
    margin:0 auto;
}

.mentor-card{
    /* position:relative; */
    position: absolute;
    top:70%;

    z-index:3;
    width:100%;
    max-width:500px;
    margin-top:30px;

    background:var(--white);
    padding:25px;
    border-radius:18px;
    box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.08);

    text-align:left;
    animation: float 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.mentor-card h5{
    color:var(--primary);
    font-weight:700;
    margin:10px 0;
}

.mentor-card ul{
    margin:0;
    padding-left:18px;
}

.mentor-card li{
    margin-bottom:10px;
    font-size:14px;
}


/* ===================================
   RESPONSIVE
=================================== */

@media(max-width:991px){

    .hero-section{
        padding:50px 0;
    }

    .hero-title{
        font-size:42px;
        text-align:center;
    }

    .hero-description{
        text-align:center;
        font-size:18px;
    }

    .company-info,
    .powered-by{
        text-align:center;
    }

    .hero-buttons{
        justify-content:center;
    }

    .hero-stats{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .hero-image-wrapper{
        margin-top:50px;
    }

    /* .hero-circle{
        width:320px;
        height:320px;
    }

    .hero-image{
        max-width:300px;
    }

    .mentor-card{
        position:relative;
        top:auto;
        right:auto;
        transform:none;
        width:100%;
        margin-top:30px;
    } */

    .hero-circle{
        width:320px;
        height:320px;
        top:150px;
    }

    .hero-image{
        max-width:300px;
    }

    .mentor-card{
        max-width:100%;
        margin-top:25px;
    }
}

/* ===================================
   HERO END
=================================== */


/* ===================================
   REAL STUDENT ACTIVITY PROOF START
=================================== */

.career-impact-section{
    padding-top:30px;
    padding-bottom:30px;
    background:var(--soft-bg);
}

.section-header h2{

    font-size:46px;

    font-weight:800;

    color:#0f172a;

    margin-bottom:15px;
}

.section-header p{

    max-width:800px;

    margin:auto;

    color:#64748b;

    font-size:18px;
}

.section-header h2 span{
    color:var(--primary);
}

.impact-wrapper{
    overflow:hidden;
    border-radius:20px;
    box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}

.impact-image{
    height:100%;
}

.impact-image img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    display:block;
}

.impact-content{

    background:#0f9d9d;

    color:var(--white);

    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;

    text-align:center;

    padding:30px;
}

.impact-content h3{

    font-size:24px;
    font-weight:700;
    line-height:1.4;
    margin-bottom:10px;

}

.impact-stat{

    background:#0f9d9d;

    color:var(--white);

    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;

    text-align:center;

    padding:25px;
}

.impact-icon{

    font-size:45px;
    margin-bottom:15px;
}

.impact-stat h2{

    font-size:56px;
    font-weight:800;
    margin-bottom:10px;
}

.impact-stat p{

    font-size:20px;
    font-weight:600;
    line-height:1.5;
}

/* .impact-stat .btn{

    margin-top:15px;

    border-radius:8px;

    font-weight:600;

    color:#0f9d9d;
} */

.impact-stat .btn{

    display:block;

    width:100%;

    text-align:center;

    background:#4fc3c8;

    color:var(--white);

    text-decoration:none;

    font-size:14px;

    font-weight:600;

    padding:10px 12px;

    border-radius:8px;

    transition:.3s;

    margin-top:12px;

}

.impact-stat .btn:hover{

    background:#38b2b8;

    color:var(--white);

}

/* ==================================
COLLEGE SECTION
================================== */

.college-card{

    background:var(--white);

    border:1px solid #e5e7eb;

    border-radius:16px;

    height:130px;

    display:flex;

    justify-content:center;

    align-items:center;

    transition:.3s;
}

.college-card:hover{

    transform:translateY(-5px);

    box-shadow:
    0 12px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

.college-card img{

    max-width:80%;

    max-height:70px;

    object-fit:contain;
}

/* ===================================
   RESPONSIVE
=================================== */

@media(max-width:991px){

    .impact-content{
        padding:40px 20px;
    }

    .impact-content h3{
        font-size:28px;
    }

    .impact-stat h2{
        font-size:42px;
    }

    .impact-stat p{
        font-size:18px;
    }

}

@media(max-width:576px){

    .impact-content h3{
        font-size:24px;
    }

    .impact-stat{
        padding:30px 20px;
    }

}

@media(max-width:991px){

    .section-header h2{

        font-size:34px;
    }
}

@media(max-width:767px){

    .section-header h2{

        font-size:28px;
    }

    .section-header p{

        font-size:15px;
    }

    .college-card{

        height:100px;
    }

}

/* ===================================
   REAL STUDENT ACTIVITY PROOF END
=================================== */

/* ====================================
    PROBLEM START
==================================== */

.career-problem-section{
    padding:100px 0;
    background:var(--soft-bg);
}

.section-title{
    font-size:48px;
    font-weight:800;
    color:#0f172a;
}

.section-title span{
    color:var(--primary);
}

.section-desc{
    max-width:800px;
    margin:auto;
    color:#64748b;
}

.career-journey{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:20px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.journey-step{
    width:250px;
    background:var(--white);
    border-radius:20px;
    padding:30px;
    text-align:center;
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}

.journey-icon{
    width:70px;
    height:70px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:#14b8a6;
    color:var(--white);
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    font-size:30px;
    margin:auto auto 20px;
}

.journey-icon.danger{
    background:#ef4444;
}

.journey-icon.info{
    background:#3b82f6;
}

.journey-icon.success{
    background:#10b981;
}

.journey-arrow{
    font-size:40px;
    color:#94a3b8;
}

.student-questions-section{
    padding:100px 0;
}

.question-card{
    display:block;
    background:var(--white);
    border:1px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:30px;
    text-decoration:none;
    color:#0f172a;
    height:100%;
    transition:.3s;
}

.question-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow:0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

.question-card i{
    font-size:34px;
    color:#14b8a6;
    margin-bottom:15px;
    display:block;
}

.question-card h3{
    font-size:20px;
    font-weight:700;
    line-height:1.4;
}

/* ====================================
    RESPONSIVE
==================================== */

@media(max-width:991px){

    .section-title{
        font-size:36px;
    }

    .journey-arrow{
        display:none;
    }

}

@media(max-width:767x){

    .section-title{
        font-size:28px;
    }

    .journey-step{
        width:100%;
    }

}

/* ====================================
    PROBLEM END
==================================== */


/* ====================================
    CAREER PATHS START
==================================== */

.career-paths-section{

    background:var(--soft-bg);

    padding:100px 0;
}

.career-card{

    background:var(--white);

    border-radius:20px;

    padding:30px;

    height:100%;

    border:1px solid #e5e7eb;

    transition:.3s;

    display:flex;

    flex-direction:column;
}

.career-card:hover{

    transform:translateY(-6px);

    box-shadow:
    0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

.career-header h3{

    font-size:28px;

    font-weight:700;

    color:#0f172a;

    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.salary-box{

    background:#ecfeff;

    color:#0f766e;

    padding:15px;

    border-radius:12px;

    font-size:24px;

    font-weight:700;

    text-align:center;

    margin-bottom:25px;
}

.career-info{

    margin-bottom:25px;
}

.info-row{

    display:flex;

    justify-content:space-between;

    align-items:center;

    padding:15px 0;

    border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;
}

.info-row span:first-child{

    color:#475569;

    font-weight:600;
}

.level{

    padding:6px 14px;

    border-radius:30px;

    font-size:13px;

    font-weight:700;
}

.high{

    background:#dcfce7;

    color:#166534;
}

.medium{

    background:#fef3c7;

    color:#92400e;
}

.low{

    background:#dbeafe;

    color:#1d4ed8;
}

.career-btn{

    margin-top:auto;

    display:block;

    text-align:center;

    background:#14b8a6;

    color:var(--white);

    padding:14px;

    border-radius:12px;

    text-decoration:none;

    font-weight:600;

    transition:.3s;
}

.career-btn:hover{

    background:#0f9f90;

    color:var(--white);
}

/* ====================================
    RESPONSIVE
==================================== */

@media(max-width:991px){

    .career-header h3{

        font-size:24px;
    }

    .salary-box{

        font-size:20px;
    }

}

@media(max-width:767px){

    .career-paths-section{

        padding:70px 0;
    }

    .career-header h3{

        font-size:22px;
    }

}

/* ====================================
    PROBLEM END
==================================== */

/* ===================================
   CAREER PATHS START
=================================== */

.career-paths-section{
    padding:70px 0;
    background:var(--soft-bg);
}

.container{
    max-width:1400px;
    margin:auto;
    padding:0 15px;
}

.section-title{
    text-align:center;
    /* font-size:34px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#1e293b;
    margin-bottom:35px; */

    font-size: 46px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.career-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);
    gap:20px;
}

.career-card{
    background:var(--white);
    border:1px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-radius:12px;
    padding:28px 20px;
    text-align:center;
    transition:.3s;
}

.career-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

.icon{
    width:70px;
    height:70px;
    border-radius:50%;
    margin:0 auto 18px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    color:var(--white);
    font-size:28px;
}

.teal{background:#0ea5a4;}
.blue{background:var(--blue);}
.purple{background:#6d28d9;}
.orange{background:#ea580c;}
.green{background:#65a30d;}

.career-card h3{
    font-size:20px;
    font-weight:600;
    margin-bottom:12px;
    color:#111827;
}

.career-card p{
    font-size:15px;
    line-height:1.8;
    color:#64748b;
    min-height:85px;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.salary{
    font-size:26px;
    font-weight:700;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.blue-text{color:var(--blue);}
.purple-text{color:#6d28d9;}
.orange-text{color:#ea580c;}
.green-text{color:#65a30d;}
.salary:not(.blue-text):not(.purple-text):not(.orange-text):not(.green-text){
    color:#0ea5a4;
}

.tags{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:8px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    margin-bottom:22px;
}

.tags span{
    background:var(--soft-bg);
    border:1px solid #e5e7eb;
    padding:7px 12px;
    border-radius:6px;
    font-size:13px;
}

/* .tags{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:8px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    margin-bottom:22px;
}

.tags span{
    background:var(--white);
    border:1px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-radius:4px;
    padding:6px 10px;
    font-size:10px;
    font-weight:500;
} */

.success{color:#16a34a;}
.warning{color:var(--warning);}
.danger{color:#dc2626;}

.btn{
    display:inline-block;
    min-width:120px;
    padding:10px 25px;
    color:var(--white);
    text-decoration:none;
    border-radius:8px;
    font-weight:600;
}

.teal-btn{background:#0ea5a4;}
.blue-btn{background:var(--blue);}
.purple-btn{background:#6d28d9;}
.orange-btn{background:#ea580c;}
.green-btn{background:#65a30d;}

.teal-btn:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  background-color: #066a67;
  border-color: #0ea5a4;
}

.blue-btn:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  background-color: #143479;
  border-color: var(--blue);
}

.purple-btn:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  background-color: #35146b;
  border-color: #6d28d9;
}

.orange-btn:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  background-color: #6b2a06;
  border-color: #ea580c;
}

.green-btn:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  background-color: #345507;
  border-color: #65a30d;
}

.view-all{
    text-align:center;
    margin-top:25px;
}

.view-btn{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:14px 40px;
    border:2px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius:10px;
    text-decoration:none;
    color:#1e293b;
    font-weight:600;
    background:var(--white);
}

.view-btn:hover{
    background:var(--soft-bg);
}

/* ===================================
    RESPONSIVE
=================================== */

/* Tablet */
@media(max-width:1200px){

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

@media(max-width:768px){

    .section-title{
        font-size:26px;
    }

    .career-grid{
         grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
        /* grid-template-columns:1fr; */
    }

    .career-card{
        padding:25px 18px;
    }

    .salary{
        font-size:22px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
     .career-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }
 }

/* ===================================
   CAREER PATHS END
=================================== */

/* ===================================
   TRUST START
=================================== */

.trust-section{
    padding:60px 0;
    background:var(--white);
}

.container{
    max-width:1400px;
    margin:auto;
    padding:0 15px;
}

/* GRID */

/* .trust-wrapper{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:2fr 2fr 1fr;
    gap:20px;
} */

.trust-wrapper{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1.7fr 1.7fr 1fr;
    gap:20px;
}

/* CARD */

.trust-card{
    background:#f5f7fa;
    border-radius:16px;
    overflow:hidden;
}

/* FIRST TWO */

/* .large-card{
    display:flex;
    align-items:flex-end;
    justify-content:space-between;
    min-height:260px;
    padding:24px;
} */

.large-card{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:stretch; /* important */
    height:280px; /* fixed card height */
    padding:0;
    overflow:hidden;
}

/* .large-card .content{
    width:50%;
} */

.large-card .content{
    width:52%;
    padding:24px;
}

/* .large-card .image{
    width:45%;
    align-self:flex-end;
} */

.large-card .image{
    width:48%;
    height:100%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:flex-end;
    justify-content:flex-end;
}

/* .large-card .image img{
    width:100%;
    display:block;
} */

/* .large-card .image img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:contain;
    object-position:bottom right;
    display:block;
} */

.large-card .image img{
    width:115%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:contain;
    object-position:bottom right;
}

/* THIRD CARD */

.small-card{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:space-between;
    min-height:260px;
}

.small-card .content{
    padding:24px 24px 0;
}

.partner-image{
    width:100%;
}

.partner-image img{
    width:100%;
    display:block;
}

/* ICONS */

.icon-trust{
    margin-bottom:12px;
    font-size:288px;
}

.icon-green{
    color:#89c58e;
    background: none;
}

.icon-blue{
    color:#93a8ff;
    background: none;
}

.icon-grey{
    color:#b6c4d3;
    background: none;
}

/* TEXT */

.trust-card h3{
    font-size:18px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--heading);
    margin-bottom:12px;
}

.trust-card p{
    font-size:14px;
    line-height:1.7;
    color:#475569;
    margin-bottom:15px;
}

.trust-card ul{
    list-style:none;
    margin:0;
    padding:0;
}

.trust-card ul li{
    position:relative;
    padding-left:22px;
    margin-bottom:8px;
    font-size:14px;
}

.trust-card ul li::before{
    content:"✓";
    position:absolute;
    left:0;
    color:#67c587;
    font-weight:700;
}

/* .card-header{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:12px;
    margin-bottom:15px;
}

.card-header .icon{
    width:42px;
    height:42px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    flex-shrink:0;
    font-size:22px;
}

.card-header h3{
    margin:0;
    font-size:20px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--heading);
} */

.card-header{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:row;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:flex-start;
    gap:10px;
}

.icon-trust{
    flex-shrink:0;
    font-size:40px;
    line-height:1;
}

.small-card{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:space-between;
    min-height:260px;
    padding-top:24px;
}

.small-card .content{
    padding:0 24px;
}

.partner-image{
    margin-top:auto;
    width:100%;
}

.partner-image img{
    width:100%;
    display:block;
    object-fit:cover;
}

/* ===================================
   RESPONSIVE
=================================== */

/* Tablet */
@media(max-width:1200px){

    .trust-wrapper{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
        /* grid-template-columns:1fr; */
    }

    .large-card{
        min-height:auto;
    }

    .small-card{
        min-height:auto;
    }
}

@media(max-width:768px){

    .trust-wrapper{
         grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
        /* grid-template-columns:1fr; */
    }

    /* .large-card{
        flex-direction:column;
        align-items:flex-start;
        padding:20px;
    }

    .large-card .content{
        width:100%;
    }

    .large-card .image{
        width:100%;
        margin-top:20px;
    }

    .large-card .image img{
        max-width:300px;
        margin-left:auto;
        display:block;
    } */

    .large-card{
        flex-direction:column;
        height:auto;
    }

    .large-card .content{
        width:100%;
    }

    .large-card .image{
        width:100%;
        height:250px;
    }

    .large-card .image img{
        width:100%;
        height:100%;
    }

    .partner-image img{
        width:100%;
    }
}

@media(max-width:576px){

    .trust-wrapper{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }
}

/* ===================================
   TRUST END
=================================== */



/* ===================================
   CAREER RECOMMENDATION START
=================================== */

.career-recommendations-section{
    padding:40px 0;
    background:var(--white);
}

.career-recommendations-container{
    max-width:1400px;
    margin:auto;
    border:1px solid #eef2f7;
    border-radius:8px;
    padding:40px 0;
}

.career-recommendations-title{
    text-align:center;
    font-size:24px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#1e293b;
    margin-bottom:25px;
}

.career-recommendations-wrapper{
    /* display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:0; */

    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(7,1fr);
    align-items:center;
}

.career-recommendations-step{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;
    min-width:110px;
    text-align:center;
    position:relative;
    text-align:center;
}

.career-recommendations-step:not(:last-child)::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    top:24px;
    left:65%;
    width:70%;
    border-top:3px dotted #7ea3ff;
}

.step-icon{
    width:48px;
    height:48px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--soft-bg);
    border:1px solid #edf2f7;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    margin-bottom:10px;
}

.step-icon i{
    color:#8ea2d8;
    font-size:20px;
}

.career-recommendations-step span{
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:600;
    color:#334155;
    line-height:1.4;
}

.connector{
    width:70px;
    border-top:3px dotted #7da2ff;
    margin-top:-25px;
}



/* ===================================
   RESPONSIVE
=================================== */
@media(max-width:991px){

    .career-recommendations-container{
        overflow-x:auto;
    }

    .career-recommendations-wrapper{
        width:max-content;
        /* min-width:900px; */
        justify-content:flex-start;

        grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);
        row-gap:30px;
    }

      .connector{
        display:none;
    }

     .career-recommendations::after{
        display:none;
    }
}

@media (max-width:768px){

    .career-recommendations-wrapper{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);
        gap:25px;
    }

    .career-recommendations-step{
        width:100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width:576px){

    .career-recommendations-wrapper{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
        gap:25px;
    }

    .career-recommendations-step{
        width:100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width:425px){

    .career-recommendations-wrapper{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
        gap:25px;
    }

    .career-recommendations-step{
        width:100%;
    }
}


/* ===================================
   CAREER RECOMMENDATIONS END
=================================== */



/* ===================================
   ASSESSMENT PRODUCTS START
=================================== */

.assessment-products-section{
    padding:40px 0;
    background:var(--soft-bg);
}

/* .container{
    max-width:1400px;
    margin:auto;
    padding:0 15px;
} */

.section-heading{
    text-align:center;
    margin-bottom:50px;
}

.section-heading h2{
    font-size:36px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#1e293b;
    margin-bottom:15px;
}

.section-heading p{
    max-width:700px;
    margin:auto;
    color:#64748b;
    line-height:1.8;
}

/* GRID */

.assessment-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    gap:30px;
}

/* CARD */

.assessment-card{
    background:var(--white);
    border:1px solid #edf2f7;
    border-radius:14px;
    padding:35px;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    min-height:360px;
    transition:.3s;
}

.assessment-card h3{
    font-size:26px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#1e293b;
    margin-bottom:15px;
}

.assessment-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

/* PRICE */

.price{
    font-size:42px;
    font-weight:800;
    margin-bottom:25px;
}

.free-price{
    color:#14b8a6;
}

.report-price{
    color:var(--blue);
}

.advanced-price{
    color:#f97316;
}

/* FEATURES */

.feature-list{
    list-style:none;
    padding:0;
    margin:0 0 30px;
    flex:1;
}

.feature-list li{
    position:relative;
    padding-left:30px;
    margin-bottom:14px;
    color:#334155;
    line-height:1.6;
}

.feature-list li::before{
    content:"✓";
    position:absolute;
    left:0;
    top:0;
    font-weight:700;
}

.free-card .feature-list li::before{
    color:#14b8a6;
}

.report-card .feature-list li::before{
    color:var(--blue);
}

.advanced-card .feature-list li::before{
    color:#f97316;
}

/* BUTTON */

/* .btn{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    padding:12px 28px;
    border-radius:8px;
    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:600;
    color:var(--white);
    width:max-content;
} */

.btn-free{
    background:#14b8a6;
}

.btn-free:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  background-color: #0c6d62;
  border-color: #14b8a6;
}

.btn-report{
    background:var(--blue);
}

.btn-report:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  background-color: #133275;
  border-color: var(--blue);
}

.btn-advanced{
    background:#f97316;
}

.btn-advanced:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  background-color: #8b420e;
  border-color: #f97316;
}

/* ===================================
   RESPONSIVE
=================================== */

@media (max-width:992px){

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

}

@media (max-width:768px){

    .assessment-grid{
        /* grid-template-columns:1fr; */
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    }

    .assessment-card{
        min-height:auto;
    }

    .section-heading h2{
        font-size:28px;
    }

    .assessment-card h3{
        font-size:22px;
    }

    .price{
        font-size:36px;
    }

}

@media (max-width:576px){

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

/* ===================================
   ASSESSMENT PRODUCTS END
=================================== */


/* ===================================
   STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES START
=================================== */

.success-stories-section{
    padding:40px 0;
    background:var(--white);
}

.container{
    max-width:1400px;
    margin:auto;
}

.section-heading{
    text-align:center;
    margin-bottom:40px;
}

.section-heading h2{
    font-size:38px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#1e293b;
    margin-bottom:12px;
}

.section-heading p{
    max-width:700px;
    margin:auto;
    color:#64748b;
    line-height:1.8;
}

/* GRID */

.stories-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
    gap:20px;
}

/* CARD */

.story-card{
    border:1px solid #edf2f7;
    border-radius:14px;
    background: var(--soft-bg);
    padding:20px;
    display:flex;
    gap:15px;
    transition:.3s;
}

.story-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

.student-photo{
    flex-shrink:0;
}

.student-photo img{
    width:70px;
    height:70px;
    border-radius:50%;
    object-fit:cover;
}

.story-content{
    flex:1;
}

.story-content h3{
    font-size:18px;
    font-weight:700;
    margin-bottom:4px;
    color:#1e293b;
}

.education{
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:600;
    color:#64748b;
    margin-bottom:12px;
}

.story-details p{
    font-size:13px;
    line-height:1.7;
    margin-bottom:8px;
    color:#334155;
}

.story-details blockquote{
    margin:12px 0;
    padding-left:12px;
    border-left:3px solid #14b8a6;
    color:#475569;
    font-style:italic;
    font-size:13px;
}

.rating{
    color:#fbbf24;
    font-size:16px;
    letter-spacing:2px;
    margin-top:10px;
}

/* BUTTON */

.stories-btn{
    text-align:center;
    margin-top:35px;
}

.read-more-btn{
    display:inline-block;
    background:#14b8a6;
    color:var(--white);
    text-decoration:none;
    padding:14px 40px;
    border-radius:8px;
    font-weight:600;
}

/* ===================================
   RESPONSIVE
=================================== */

@media(max-width:1200px){

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

}

@media (max-width:992px){

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

}

/* @media(max-width:768px){

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

    .story-card{
        flex-direction:column;
        text-align:center;
    }

    .student-photo{
        margin:auto;
    }

    .section-heading h2{
        font-size:28px;
    }

} */

@media(max-width:576px){

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

/* ===================================
   STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES END
=================================== */


/* ===================================
   RESOURCE HUB START
=================================== */

.resource-hub-section{
    padding:80px 0;
    background: var(--soft-bg);
    border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;
    border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;
}

.resource-hub-section .container{
    max-width:1400px;
    margin:auto;
    padding:0 15px;
}

/* HEADER */

.resource-hub-header{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;
    gap:30px;
    margin-bottom:50px;
}

.resource-hub-header h2{
    font-size:36px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#1e293b;
    margin-bottom:12px;
}

.resource-hub-header p{
    color:#64748b;
    line-height:1.8;
    max-width:750px;
}

/* BUTTON */

.resource-btn{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    white-space:nowrap;
    text-decoration:none;
    background:#14b8a6;
    color:var(--white);
    padding:14px 28px;
    border-radius:8px;
    font-weight:600;
    transition:.3s;
}

.resource-btn:hover{
    transform:translateY(-2px);
}

/* CATEGORY ROW */

.resource-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(8,1fr);
    gap:20px;
}

.resource-item{
    text-decoration:none;
    text-align:center;
    padding:20px 10px;
    border:1px solid #edf2f7;
    border-radius:12px;
    transition:.3s;
}

.resource-item:hover{
    border-color:#14b8a6;
    transform:translateY(-4px);
}

.resource-item i{
    font-size:34px;
    color:#14b8a6;
    margin-bottom:14px;
    display:block;
}

.resource-item span{
    display:block;
    font-size:14px;
    font-weight:600;
    color:#334155;
    line-height:1.5;
}

/* ===================================
   RESPONSIVE
=================================== */

@media(max-width:992px){

    .resource-hub-header{
        flex-direction:column;
        align-items:flex-start;
    }

    .resource-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
    }

}

@media(max-width:768px){

    .resource-hub-header h2{
        font-size:28px;
    }

    .resource-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
        gap:15px;
    }

    .resource-item{
        padding:18px 10px;
    }

    .resource-item i{
        font-size:28px;
    }

}

@media(max-width:480px){

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

    .resource-item span{
        font-size:13px;
    }
}

/* ===================================
   RESOURCE HUBS END
=================================== */


/* ===================================
   FOOTER START
=================================== */

/* ---------- Base ---------- */


/* ---------- Footer Shell ---------- */
.ics-footer {
    background-color: var(--footer-bg);
    color: var(--footer-text);
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    /* border-top: 3px solid var(--footer-accent); */
}

/* ---------- Inner Grid ---------- */
.footer-inner {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 40px 24px 32px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns:
        1.6fr          /* Brand      */
        1.4fr          /* Powered By */
        1fr            /* Company    */
        1.4fr          /* Policies   */
        1.1fr          /* Offices    */
        1fr;           /* Vision     */
    gap: 28px 20px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* ---------- Column Dividers ---------- */
.footer-col + .footer-col {
    border-left: 1px solid var(--footer-border);
    padding-left: 20px;
}

/* ---------- Brand Column ---------- */
.brand-logo {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.logo-ics {
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.logo-full {
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    /* font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600; */
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--footer-gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    /* text-transform: uppercase; */
}

.brand-tagline {
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--footer-text);
    max-width: 200px;
}

/* Social Icons */
.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.social-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    /* width: 34px;
    height: 34px; */
    width:38px;
    height:38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--footer-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.social-icon:hover,
.social-icon:focus-visible {
    background: var(--footer-gold);
    color: var(--footer-bg);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    outline: none;
}

/* ---------- Powered By Column ---------- */
.powered-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--footer-text);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.eargs-logo-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.eargs-hindi {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--footer-accent);
    font-family: serif;
    line-height: 1;
}
/* 
.eargs-text {
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    line-height: 1;
    font-style: italic;
} */

.eargs-tm {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    color: var(--footer-text);
    vertical-align: super;
}

.eargs-name {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin: 0 0 4px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.eargs-tagline {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--footer-text);
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.eargs-website {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--footer-gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.eargs-website:hover,
.eargs-website:focus-visible {
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: underline;
    outline: none;
}

/* ---------- Headings ---------- */
.footer-heading {
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--footer-heading);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--footer-border);
    position: relative;
}

.footer-heading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -1px;
    width: 28px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--footer-gold);
}

/* ---------- Links ---------- */
.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 7px;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: var(--footer-link);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: color var(--transition), padding-left var(--transition);
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links a:hover,
.footer-links a:focus-visible {
    color: var(--footer-gold);
    padding-left: 4px;
    outline: none;
}

/* ---------- Offices ---------- */
.footer-offices {
    font-style: normal;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.office-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--footer-text);
}

.office-item svg {
    color: var(--footer-gold);
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.office-item strong {
    color: var(--white);
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* ---------- Vision ---------- */
.footer-vision p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--footer-text);
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 160px;
}

/* ---------- Bottom Bar ---------- */
.footer-bottom {
    background-color: var(--footer-bg-deep);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--footer-border);
    padding: 14px 24px;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.73rem;
    color: rgba(184, 198, 224, 0.6);
}

/* ===================================
   RESPONSIVE
=================================== */


/* Tablet: 2-column grid */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .footer-inner {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 24px 16px;
    }

    .footer-col + .footer-col {
        border-left: none;
        padding-left: 0;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--footer-border);
        padding-top: 20px;
    }

    /* Brand and Powered By sit side by side */
    .footer-brand  { grid-column: 1; border-top: none !important; padding-top: 0 !important; }
    .footer-powered { grid-column: 2; border-top: none !important; padding-top: 0 !important; border-left: 1px solid var(--footer-border) !important; padding-left: 16px !important; }
}

/* Small Tablet / Large Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-inner {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .footer-brand,
    .footer-powered {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

    .footer-powered {
        border-left: 1px solid var(--footer-border) !important;
        padding-left: 16px !important;
        border-top: none !important;
        padding-top: 0 !important;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .footer-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 28px 16px 24px;
    }

    .footer-col + .footer-col {
        border-left: none;
        padding-left: 0;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--footer-border);
        padding-top: 16px;
    }

    .footer-powered {
        border-left: none !important;
        padding-left: 0 !important;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--footer-border) !important;
        padding-top: 16px !important;
    }

    .logo-ics { font-size: 1.75rem; }

    .footer-bottom {
        padding: 12px 16px;
    }
}

/* ===================================
   FOOTER END
=================================== */


/* ===================================
   ABOUT US HERO START
=================================== */

.ab-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f4ff 0%, #fafbff 60%, #eef1fa 100%);
    padding: 72px 0 60px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ab-hero__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}

.ab-hero__text h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ab-hero__subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.ab-hero__desc {
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    max-width: 440px;
}

/* Hero Visual */
.ab-hero__visual {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ab-hero__bg-circle {
    position: absolute;
    width: 360px;
    height: 360px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #d6e0ff 0%, #eef1fd 70%, transparent 100%);
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.ab-hero__signpost {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 340px;
    height: 320px;
}

.signpost-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    height: 250px;
}

.signpost-pole {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 20px;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 6px;
    background: var(--navy);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 3px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.signpost-arms {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
}

.sp-arm {
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-border);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.sp-arm--tl { top: 10px; left: 0; }
.sp-arm--tr { top: 10px; right: 0; }
.sp-arm--ml { top: 50%; left: 5px; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.sp-arm--mr { top: 50%; right: 5px; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.sp-arm--bl { bottom: 20px; left: 10px; }

.sp-icon { font-size: 1rem; }

.sp-question {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--blue);
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    line-height: 1;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(26,63,196,.20);
}

.ab-hero__students {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.student-avatar {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.s2 { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.s3 { animation-delay: 0.8s; }
.s4 { animation-delay: 1.2s; }

@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50%       { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

/* ===================================
   RESPONSIVE
=================================== */

/* ===================================
   ABOUT US HERO END
=================================== */

/* ===================================
   LEGAL START
=================================== */

.legal-hero{
    min-height:340px;
    padding:70px 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 78% 45%, rgba(11,163,158,.12), transparent 28%),
        linear-gradient(135deg,#f7ffff 0%,#eefafa 100%);
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
}

.legal-hero h1{
    font-size:64px;
    line-height:1.1;
    font-weight:800;
    color:var(--heading);
    margin-bottom:25px;
}

.legal-hero p{
    max-width:680px;
    color:var(--text);
    font-size:17px;
    line-height:1.8;
    margin-bottom:25px;
}

.legal-date{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
    color:var(--text);
    font-size:16px;
}

.legal-date i,
.legal-date strong{
    color:var(--primary);
}

.legal-page-section{
    padding:45px 0 25px;
    background:var(--white);
}

.legal-layout{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:300px 1fr;
    gap:40px;
    align-items:start;
}

.legal-sidebar{
    position:sticky;
    top:100px;
}

.legal-sidebar-card{
    background:var(--white);
    border:1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius:10px;
    padding:24px 10px;
    box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
}

.legal-sidebar-card h2{
    font-size:21px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--heading);
    margin:0 18px 20px;
}

.legal-sidebar-card ul{
    list-style:none;
    padding:0;
    margin:0;
}

.legal-sidebar-card li{
    margin-bottom:4px;
}

.legal-sidebar-card a{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:14px;
    padding:14px 18px;
    color:var(--text);
    font-size:15px;
    text-decoration:none;
    border-radius:8px;
    transition:.25s ease;
}

.legal-sidebar-card a i{
    font-size:20px;
    color:#64748b;
}

.legal-sidebar-card a:hover,
.legal-sidebar-card a.active{
    background:var(--primary-extra-light);
    color:var(--primary);
    font-weight:600;
}

.legal-sidebar-card a:hover i,
.legal-sidebar-card a.active i{
    color:var(--primary);
}

.legal-main-card{
    background:var(--white);
    border:1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:28px 38px;
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
}

.legal-policy-item{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:54px 1fr;
    gap:22px;
    padding:24px 0;
    scroll-margin-top:110px;
}

.legal-policy-item:not(:last-child){
    border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;
}

.legal-icon{
    width:54px;
    height:54px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--primary-light);
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    flex-shrink:0;
}

.legal-icon i{
    font-size:25px;
    color:var(--primary);
}

.legal-icon.warning{
    background:var(--warning-light);
}

.legal-icon.warning i{
    color:var(--warning);
}

.legal-content h2{
    font-size:24px;
    font-weight:800;
    color:var(--heading);
    margin:0 0 16px;
}

.legal-content p{
    font-size:15.5px;
    line-height:1.8;
    color:var(--text);
    margin-bottom:14px;
}

.legal-content ul{
    margin:12px 0 14px;
    padding-left:20px;
}

.legal-content li{
    color:var(--text);
    line-height:1.8;
    margin-bottom:6px;
}

.legal-info-box{
    background:var(--primary-extra-light);
    border-radius:10px;
    padding:16px 22px;
    margin-top:14px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:14px;
    color:var(--text);
}

.legal-info-box i{
    font-size:22px;
    color:var(--primary);
}

.legal-info-box strong{
    color:var(--primary);
}

.legal-link{
    color:var(--primary);
    font-weight:700;
    text-decoration:none;
}

.legal-trust-box{
    margin-top:24px;
    background:var(--primary-extra-light);
    border-radius:12px;
    padding:22px 32px;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:80px 1fr auto;
    align-items:center;
    gap:20px;
}

.trust-icon{
    width:70px;
    height:70px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--white);
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
}

.trust-icon i{
    font-size:32px;
    color:var(--primary);
}

.legal-trust-box h3{
    font-size:23px;
    font-weight:800;
    color:var(--heading);
    margin:0 0 6px;
}

.legal-trust-box p{
    margin:0;
    color:var(--text);
    line-height:1.6;
}

.legal-contact-btn{
    background:var(--primary);
    color:var(--white);
    text-decoration:none;
    padding:13px 28px;
    border-radius:7px;
    font-weight:700;
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
    white-space:nowrap;
}

.legal-contact-btn:hover{
    background:var(--primary-dark);
    color:var(--white);
}

.legal-faq-list{
    display:grid;
    gap:14px;
    margin-top:22px;
}

.legal-faq-item{
    background:var(--primary-extra-light);
    border:1px solid var(--primary-light);
    border-radius:14px;
    padding:18px 20px;
    transition:.3s ease;
}

.legal-faq-item:hover{
    border-color:var(--primary);
    background:var(--primary-light);
}

.legal-faq-item h3{
    font-size:17px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(-text);
    margin-bottom:8px;
    line-height:1.5;
}

.legal-faq-item p{
    margin:0;
    font-size:15px;
    line-height:1.8;
    color:var(--text);
}

.legal-step-list{
    display:grid;
    gap:14px;
    margin-top:20px;
}

.legal-step-item{
    background:var(--primary-extra-light);
    border:1px solid var(--primary-light);
    border-radius:14px;
    padding:18px 20px;
}

.legal-step-item span{
    display:inline-block;
    background:#dff7f5;
    color:#0ba39e;
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:700;
    padding:6px 12px;
    border-radius:30px;
    margin-bottom:10px;
}

.legal-step-item p{
    margin:0;
}

@media(max-width:1200px){
    .legal-layout{
        grid-template-columns:270px 1fr;
        gap:28px;
    }
}

@media(max-width:991px){
    .legal-hero h1{
        font-size:46px;
    }

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

    .legal-sidebar{
        position:relative;
        top:auto;
    }

    .legal-sidebar-card ul{
        display:grid;
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
        gap:6px;
    }

    .legal-trust-box{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        text-align:center;
    }

    .trust-icon,
    .legal-contact-btn{
        margin:auto;
    }
}

@media(max-width:768px){
    .legal-hero{
        padding:50px 0;
        min-height:auto;
    }

    .legal-hero h1{
        font-size:38px;
    }

    .legal-sidebar-card ul{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .legal-main-card{
        padding:18px;
        border-radius:14px;
    }

    .legal-policy-item{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        gap:14px;
    }

    .legal-content h2{
        font-size:21px;
    }
}

@media(max-width:576px){
    .legal-hero h1{
        font-size:32px;
    }

    .legal-contact-btn{
        width:100%;
        justify-content:center;
    }
}

/* ===================================
   LEGAL END
=================================== */


/* ===================================
   CAREER DISCOVERY START
=================================== */

.career-discovery-hero{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f4ffff 0%,#eefafa 100%);
    padding:75px 0;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.career-discovery-hero-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    align-items:center;
    gap:50px;
}

.career-discovery-hero h1{
    font-size:58px;
    line-height:1.08;
    font-weight:800;
    color:var(--heading);
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.career-discovery-hero h1 span{
    color:var(--primary);
}

.career-discovery-hero h2{
    font-size:18px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#0f172a;
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.career-discovery-hero p{
    max-width:620px;
    color:#334155;
    line-height:1.8;
    margin-bottom:28px;
}

.cd-hero-buttons,
.cd-heading-row{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:16px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.cd-btn,
.cd-small-btn{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:8px;
    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:700;
    border-radius:8px;
    transition:.25s;
}

.cd-btn{
    padding:14px 24px;
}

.cd-small-btn{
    padding:10px 18px;
    border:1px solid var(--primary);
    color:var(--primary);
    background:var(--white);
}

.cd-btn.primary{
    background:var(--primary);
    color:var(--white);
}

.cd-btn.primary:hover{
    background:var(--primary-dark);
    color:var(--white);
}

.cd-btn.outline{
    background:var(--white);
    color:var(--heading);
    border:1px solid var(--primary);
}

.cd-btn.blue{
    background:var(--blue);
    color:var(--white);
}

.cd-btn.full{
    width:100%;
}

.cd-hero-visual{
    position:relative;
    min-height:430px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
}

.cd-hero-visual img{
    /* max-width:430px; */
    max-width:600px;
    width:100%;
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
}

.floating-tag{
    position:absolute;
    background:var(--white);
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:16px;
    box-shadow:0 12px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--heading);
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
}

.floating-tag i{
    font-size:25px;
    color:var(--primary);
}

.tag-one{top:20px;left:60px;}
.tag-two{top:40px;right:70px;}
.tag-three{left:20px;bottom:120px;}
.tag-four{right:20px;bottom:80px;}

.cd-section{
    padding:55px 0;
    background:var(--white);
}

.cd-light{
    background:var(--soft-bg);
}

.cd-section-heading{
    text-align:center;
    margin-bottom:30px;
}

.cd-section-heading h2,
.cd-heading-row h2,
.cd-box h2,
.cd-roadmap-card h2{
    color:var(--heading);
    font-size:32px;
    font-weight:800;
    margin-bottom:8px;
}

.cd-section-heading p,
.cd-heading-row p,
.cd-box p,
.cd-roadmap-card p{
    color:var(--text);
    line-height:1.8;
    margin-bottom:0;
}

.cd-two-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:45px;
    align-items:center;
}

.cd-two-grid h2{
    color:var(--heading);
    font-size:34px;
    font-weight:800;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.cd-two-grid p{
    line-height:1.9;
    color:#334155;
}

.cd-illustration-card{
    background:var(--white);
    border-radius:18px;
    text-align:center;
    padding:20px;
}

.cd-illustration-card img{
    max-width:480px;
    width:100%;
}

.cd-start-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:28px;
}

.cd-start-card{
    border:1px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius:14px;
    padding:28px;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:90px 1fr;
    gap:25px;
    background:var(--white);
}

.cd-start-card h3{
    color:var(--heading);
    font-weight:800;
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.cd-start-icon{
    width:82px;
    height:82px;
    border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    color:var(--white);
    font-size:40px;
}

.cd-start-icon.teal{background:var(--primary);}
.cd-start-icon.blue{background:var(--blue);}

.cd-check-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    gap:10px;
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.cd-check-grid span{
    color:#334155;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:14px;
}

.cd-check-grid i{
    color:var(--primary);
}

.cd-interest-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);
    gap:20px;
}

.cd-interest-card{
    background:var(--white);
    border:1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius:14px;
    padding:26px 20px;
    text-align:center;
}

.cd-circle-icon{
    width:64px;
    height:64px;
    border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    margin:0 auto 18px;
}

.cd-circle-icon i{
    font-size:28px;
}

.green{background:#e8f8e8;color:#16a34a;}
.blue{background:#e8f0ff;color:var(--blue);}
.pink{background:#ffe8f5;color:#db2777;}
.orange{background:#fff1dd;color:#f97316;}
.purple{background:#f1e8ff;color:#7c3aed;}
.cyan{background:#e8faff;color:#0891b2;}
.teal{background:#e8f8f7;color:var(--primary);}

.cd-interest-card h3{
    font-size:18px;
    font-weight:800;
    color:var(--heading);
    margin-bottom:15px;
}

.cd-interest-card ul,
.cd-career-card ul{
    list-style:none;
    padding:0;
    margin:0;
}

.cd-interest-card li{
    font-size:14px;
    margin-bottom:6px;
}

.cd-heading-row{
    justify-content:space-between;
    margin-bottom:25px;
}

.cd-career-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);
    gap:18px;
}

.cd-career-card{
    border:1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius:12px;
    padding:20px;
    background:var(--white);
}

.cd-career-icon{
    width:48px;
    height:48px;
    border-radius:10px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    margin-bottom:14px;
}

.cd-career-icon i{
    font-size:22px;
}

.cd-career-card h3{
    font-size:17px;
    font-weight:800;
    color:var(--heading);
    margin-bottom:10px;
}

.cd-career-card p,
.cd-career-card small{
    font-size:13px;
    line-height:1.6;
    color:#334155;
}

.cd-career-card a{
    display:inline-flex;
    margin-top:10px;
    color:var(--primary);
    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:13px;
}

.cd-roadmap-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:28px;
}

.cd-roadmap-card,
.cd-box{
    background:var(--white);
    border:1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius:16px;
    padding:28px;
}

.cd-mini-category-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);
    gap:12px;
    margin-top:20px;
}

.cd-mini-category-grid span{
    text-align:center;
    background:var(--soft-bg);
    border-radius:10px;
    padding:14px 8px;
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--heading);
}

.cd-mini-category-grid i{
    display:block;
    font-size:24px;
    color:var(--primary);
    margin-bottom:8px;
}

.cd-level-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    gap:20px;
    margin-top:20px;
}

.cd-level-grid h4{
    color:var(--blue);
    font-size:16px;
    font-weight:800;
}

.cd-comparison-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);
    gap:16px;
}

.cd-comparison-grid a{
    border:1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius:10px;
    padding:16px;
    color:var(--heading);
    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:700;
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;
}

.cd-bottom-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:28px;
}

.cd-heading-row.compact h2{
    font-size:22px;
}

.cd-story-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    gap:16px;
    margin-top:20px;
}

.cd-story-card{
    border:1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius:12px;
    padding:16px;
}

.cd-story-card img{
    width:52px;
    height:52px;
    border-radius:50%;
    object-fit:cover;
}

.cd-story-card h4{
    color:var(--heading);
    font-size:15px;
    font-weight:800;
    margin:10px 0 0;
}

.cd-story-card small{
    color:var(--text);
}

.cd-story-card p{
    font-size:13px;
    margin-top:10px;
}

.cd-parent-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
    gap:16px;
    margin-top:25px;
}

.cd-parent-grid span{
    text-align:center;
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--heading);
    font-size:13px;
}

.cd-parent-grid i{
    display:block;
    font-size:28px;
    color:var(--primary);
    margin-bottom:10px;
}

.cd-resource-box,
.cd-assessment-box{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:25px;
    align-items:center;
}

.cd-resource-box ul{
    list-style:none;
    margin:0;
    padding:0;
}

.cd-resource-box li{
    margin-bottom:10px;
    font-weight:600;
}

.cd-resource-box i{
    color:var(--primary);
    margin-right:8px;
}

.cd-assessment-box img{
    max-width:240px;
    width:100%;
    margin:auto;
}

.cd-disclaimer-section{
    background:var(--white);
    padding:25px 0 55px;
}

.cd-disclaimer{
    background:#fff6df;
    border:1px solid #fde68a;
    border-radius:16px;
    padding:25px;
    display:flex;
    gap:20px;
    align-items:center;
}

.cd-disclaimer i{
    font-size:42px;
    color:#d97706;
}

.cd-disclaimer h2{
    font-size:22px;
    color:var(--heading);
    font-weight:800;
}

.cd-disclaimer p{
    margin:0;
    line-height:1.7;
}

@media(max-width:1200px){
    .cd-career-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    }

    .cd-interest-grid,
    .cd-comparison-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    }

    .cd-mini-category-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    }
}

@media(max-width:991px){
    .career-discovery-hero-grid,
    .cd-two-grid,
    .cd-start-grid,
    .cd-roadmap-grid,
    .cd-bottom-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .career-discovery-hero h1{
        font-size:44px;
    }

    .cd-hero-visual{
        min-height:auto;
    }

    .floating-tag{
        display:none;
    }

    .cd-resource-box,
    .cd-assessment-box{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }
}

@media(max-width:768px){
    .career-discovery-hero{
        padding:50px 0;
    }

    .career-discovery-hero h1{
        font-size:36px;
    }

    .cd-start-card{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .cd-check-grid,
    .cd-level-grid,
    .cd-parent-grid,
    .cd-story-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .cd-interest-grid,
    .cd-career-grid,
    .cd-comparison-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    }

    .cd-heading-row{
        align-items:flex-start;
    }
}

@media(max-width:576px){
    .cd-interest-grid,
    .cd-career-grid,
    .cd-comparison-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .cd-btn,
    .cd-small-btn{
        width:100%;
    }

    .cd-hero-buttons{
        flex-direction:column;
    }

    .cd-section-heading h2,
    .cd-heading-row h2,
    .cd-box h2,
    .cd-roadmap-card h2{
        font-size:25px;
    }

    .cd-disclaimer{
        flex-direction:column;
        align-items:flex-start;
    }
}

/* ===================================
   CAREER DISCOVERY END
=================================== */