/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   LOGO SPLASH SCREEN — ZOOM INTO SCREEN
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
#logo-splash {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: transparent;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.splash-logo-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: logoZoomIn 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.splash-logo {
  width: clamp(180px, 40vw, 340px);
  height: auto;
}

/* Logo flies in from far away (tiny/distant) and lands naturally */
@keyframes logoZoomIn {
  0%   { transform: scale(0.04) translateY(60px); opacity: 0; }
  40%  { opacity: 1; }
  70%  { transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-6px); opacity: 1; }
  85%  { transform: scale(0.96) translateY(2px); }
  100% { transform: scale(1)    translateY(0);   opacity: 1; }
}

/* Exit: logo zooms toward viewer (gets huge) then site opens */
#logo-splash.splash-exit {
  animation: splashScreenExit 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}
.splash-logo-wrap.splash-exit-logo {
  animation: logoZoomOut 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 1, 1) forwards;
}
@keyframes splashScreenExit {
  0%   { opacity: 1; }
  60%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes logoZoomOut {
  0%   { transform: scale(1);   opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(6);   opacity: 0; }
}

body.splash-active { overflow: hidden; }

/* Hide entire site content until splash is done */
body.splash-active > *:not(#logo-splash) {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Fade the site in after splash */
body.site-reveal > *:not(#logo-splash) {
  animation: siteReveal 0.45s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes siteReveal {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   RESET & ROOT
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
:root {
  --ink:        #0A2342;
  --ink2:       #123C6B;
  --ink3:       #2E5B9A;
  --ink4:       #184A8C;
  --paper:      #FFFFFF;
  --paper2:     #F7F9FC;
  --paper-shadow:#E9EDF3;
  --line:       #D7E2F1;
  --line2:      #BED0EA;
  --margin:     rgba(220,60,60,0.18);
  --ink-a:      rgba(10,35,66,0.07);
  --ink-b:      rgba(10,35,66,0.12);
  --radius:     10px;
  --ease-ink:   cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94);
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   CUSTOM CURSOR (Desktop only)
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* Hide default cursor on desktop when custom cursor is active */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  html, body, body *, 
  a, button, select, input, textarea, label, [role="button"],
  .course-card, .uni-card, .faq-question, .service-item, .testi-card {
    cursor: none !important;
  }
}

#cursor-pen {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99999;
  /* tip points down-right toward the hotspot */
  transform: translate(-4px, -6px) rotate(135deg);
  transform-origin: top left;
  transition: transform 0.08s ease;
  display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(46,91,154,0.9)) drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(46,91,154,0.5));
  animation: nibGlow 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
#cursor-pen svg { width: 48px; height: 48px; }

@keyframes nibGlow {
  0%,100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(46,91,154,0.85)) drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(46,91,154,0.4)); }
  50%      { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(46,91,154,1))   drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(96,160,255,0.7)) drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(46,91,154,0.3)); }
}

.cursor-hover #cursor-pen {
  transform: translate(-4px,-6px) rotate(135deg) scale(1.18);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(46,91,154,1)) drop-shadow(0 0 28px rgba(96,160,255,0.85)) drop-shadow(0 0 50px rgba(46,91,154,0.5));
  animation: none;
}

#cursor-trail {
  position: fixed;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99998;
  top: 0; left: 0;
}
.trail-dot {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(96,160,255,0.8) 0%, rgba(46,91,154,0.3) 60%, transparent 100%);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation: trailFade 0.7s ease forwards;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(46,91,154,0.6);
}
@keyframes trailFade {
  0%   { opacity: 0.9; transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1); }
  100% { opacity: 0;   transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(0.1); }
}

/* INK DROP on click */
.ink-ripple {
  position: fixed;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46,91,154,0.5) 0%, rgba(46,91,154,0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99997;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0);
  animation: inkRipple 0.55s var(--ease-ink) forwards;
}
@keyframes inkRipple {
  0%   { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(0); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(8); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   NOTEBOOK BACKGROUND (Global)
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.nb-lines {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    transparent 0px, transparent 31px,
    var(--line) 31px, var(--line) 32px
  );
  opacity: 0.55;
}
.nb-margin-line {
  position: fixed; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 72px;
  width: 1.5px; background: var(--margin);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}

/* Floating doodles */
.doodle {
  position: fixed;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.04;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   NAVIGATION
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
#navbar {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
  height: 60px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 32px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(1.5);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(1.5);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(10,35,66,0.06);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
}
#navbar.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(10,35,66,0.12); }

.nav-brand {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-brand span { color: var(--ink3); }
.nav-logo { height: 44px; width: auto; max-width: 160px; }

.nav-links {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px;
  list-style: none;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink2);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 7px;
  transition: background 0.18s, color 0.18s;
  letter-spacing: 0.15px;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 2px; left: 14px; right: 14px;
  height: 2px; background: var(--ink3);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-ink);
  border-radius: 1px;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--ink-a);
}
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.nav-cta {
  background: var(--ink) !important;
  color: var(--paper) !important;
  padding: 8px 20px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  font-weight:700 !important;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s !important;
}
.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--ink2) !important; transform: translateY(-1px) !important; }

/* Hamburger */
.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 4px;
}
.nav-hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--ink); border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;
}
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile menu */
#mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: fixed; top: 60px; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  padding: 16px 24px 20px;
  z-index: 999;
  flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
}
#mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }
#mobile-menu a {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink2); text-decoration: none;
  padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background 0.18s;
}
#mobile-menu a:hover { background: var(--ink-a); color: var(--ink); }
#mobile-menu .m-cta {
  margin-top: 8px;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper) !important;
  text-align: center; border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight:700;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE TURN OVERLAY
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
#page-turn-canvas {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9990;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTIONS / PAGES
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-section {
  display: none;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding-top: 60px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.page-section.active { display: block; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO SECTION
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
#hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 60px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding: 64px 64px 48px 110px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink3);
  background: var(--paper-shadow);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line2);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 4px 16px 4px 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
}
.hero-tag .dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ink3);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%,100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.6; }
}

.hero-headline {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: clamp(44px, 5.5vw, 72px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
}
.hero-headline .line { display: block; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-headline .word { display: inline-block; }
.hero-headline em {
  font-style: normal; color: var(--ink3);
  position: relative;
}
.hero-headline em::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px; background: var(--line2);
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: underlineDraw 0.8s 1.8s var(--ease-ink) both;
}
@keyframes underlineDraw {
  from { transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; }
  to { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }
}

.hero-sub {
  font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 12px;
  max-width: 520px; opacity: 0;
}
.hero-desc {
  font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--ink2);
  line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 500px; opacity: 0;
}

.hero-btns {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0;
}
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper);
  border: 2px solid var(--ink);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 28px;
  font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight:700;
  cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.18s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: var(--ink3);
  transform: translateX(-105%);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-ink);
}
.btn-primary:hover::before { transform: translateX(0); }
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10,35,66,0.25); }
.btn-primary span, .btn-primary svg { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: transparent; color: var(--ink);
  border: 2px solid var(--ink);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 26px;
  font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.18s;
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--ink-a); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Suggest University Card */
.suggest-uni-card {
  margin-top: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
}
.suggest-uni-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(10,35,66,0.07);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.suggest-uni-inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--ink3), var(--ink));
  border-radius: 12px 0 0 12px;
}
.suggest-uni-inner:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(10,35,66,0.13);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--ink3);
}
.suggest-uni-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--paper-shadow);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.suggest-uni-text {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; flex: 1;
}
.suggest-uni-label {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.suggest-uni-desc {
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink3); line-height: 1.4;
}
.suggest-uni-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper);
  border: 2px solid var(--ink);
  border-radius: 8px; padding: 9px 16px;
  font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight:700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.suggest-uni-btn:hover { background: var(--ink3); border-color: var(--ink3); transform: translateY(-1px); }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .suggest-uni-inner { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .suggest-uni-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* Notebook Illustration */
.hero-right {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
}
.notebook-book {
  position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 360px;
}
.nb-cover {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 2px solid var(--line2);
  border-radius: 4px 16px 16px 4px;
  box-shadow: 6px 6px 0 var(--line), 10px 10px 0 rgba(10,35,66,0.07);
  padding: 28px 24px 28px 40px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.nb-cover::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 28px; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 1.5px; background: var(--margin);
}
.nb-cover::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(transparent 0 31px, var(--line) 31px 32px);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.nb-cover-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.nb-title {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.nb-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink3); margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.nb-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink2);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-10px);
}
.nb-check {
  width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ink3); color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nb-divider {
  border: none; border-top: 1px dashed var(--line2);
  margin: 16px 0;
}
.nb-stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 8px;
}
.nb-stat { text-align: center; }
.nb-stat strong {
  display: block; font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink);
}
.nb-stat span { font-size: 10.5px; color: var(--ink3); letter-spacing: 0.3px; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   STATS BAND
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.stats-band {
  border-top: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
  background: var(--paper);
}
.stat-cell {
  padding: 24px 16px; text-align: center;
  border-right: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  position: relative;
}
.stat-cell:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-cell::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 3px; height: 0;
  background: var(--ink3);
  transition: height 0.6s var(--ease-ink);
  border-radius: 0 0 2px 2px;
}
.stat-cell.in-view::before { height: 4px; }
.stat-num {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-label { font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink3); margin-top: 4px; font-weight: 500; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTIONS (General)
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.section {
  padding: 72px 64px 72px 110px;
  position: relative;
}
.section-alt { background: var(--paper2); }

.section-header { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight:700;
  color: var(--ink3); letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px); font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-title em {
  font-style: normal; color: var(--ink3);
  position: relative;
}
.section-title em::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2.5px; background: var(--line2); border-radius: 1px;
}
.section-line {
  width: 52px; height: 3px; background: var(--ink3);
  border-radius: 2px; margin-top: 6px;
}
.section-desc {
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink2); line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 560px; margin-top: 14px;
}

/* Scroll reveal */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-ink), transform 0.7s var(--ease-ink);
}
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-ink), transform 0.7s var(--ease-ink);
}
.reveal-left.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-ink), transform 0.7s var(--ease-ink);
}
.reveal-right.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

.stagger-1 { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.stagger-2 { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.stagger-3 { transition-delay: 0.19s; }
.stagger-4 { transition-delay: 0.26s; }
.stagger-5 { transition-delay: 0.33s; }
.stagger-6 { transition-delay: 0.40s; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   BENEFITS — FULL PROJECTION BOARD
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.benefits-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #3a4a32 !important;
  padding: 0;
}

/* ── Full-bleed chalkboard ── */
.proj-board {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Hide projector device entirely — not used on chalkboard */
.proj-device,
.proj-beam,
.proj-ceiling-spill,
.proj-slide-header,
.proj-data-chip,
.proj-cursor,
.proj-progress-wrap,
.proj-glare,
.proj-scanlines {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ── Chalkboard frame — wooden border ── */
.proj-screen-frame {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 14px solid #5a3a22;
  border-image: linear-gradient(160deg, #6b4527 0%, #4a2e18 50%, #6b4527 100%) 1;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 0 4px #3e2613,
    inset 0 0 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5),
    0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Corner registration marks — chalk dust smudges */
.proj-corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-style: solid;
}
.proj-corner.tl { top: 10px;    left: 10px;    border-width: 2px 0 0 2px; }
.proj-corner.tr { top: 10px;    right: 10px;   border-width: 2px 2px 0 0; }
.proj-corner.bl { bottom: 10px; left: 10px;    border-width: 0 0 2px 2px; }
.proj-corner.br { bottom: 10px; right: 10px;   border-width: 0 2px 2px 0; }

/* ── The chalkboard surface ── */
.proj-screen-content {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 70%, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0%, transparent 50%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 0px,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 1px,
      transparent 1px,
      transparent 60px
    ),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #45563b 0%, #3a4a32 45%, #3f4f37 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Vignette edges — chalk-dusted corners */
.proj-vignette {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, transparent 55%, rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Faint chalk grid lines */
.proj-grid-lines {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Decorative chalk-drawn shapes ── */
.proj-deco-circle {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.proj-deco-circle.c1 {
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  top: -200px; right: -150px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: circleBreath 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.proj-deco-circle.c2 {
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  bottom: -150px; left: -80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: circleBreath 10s 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes circleBreath {
  0%,100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.06); opacity: 1; }
}
.proj-deco-arc {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px; right: -60px;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Benefits content layer on chalkboard ── */
.benefits-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  padding: 72px 64px 72px 110px;
}

.benefits-content .section-eyebrow {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
}
.benefits-content .section-title {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.5), 0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.benefits-content .section-title em {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: underline wavy rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.benefits-content .section-line { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
  gap: 0;
}
.benefit-item {
  padding: 36px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.benefit-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.5), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.benefit-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }
.benefit-item:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.benefit-item:last-child { border-right: none; }

.benefit-icon {
  font-size: 34px;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,0.25));
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1), filter 0.3s;
}
.benefit-item:hover .benefit-icon {
  transform: scale(1.22) rotate(-5deg);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(255,255,255,0.45));
}
.benefit-title {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 22px; 
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.benefit-desc {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .benefits-content { padding: 48px 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .benefit-item { border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }
}
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   COURSE CARDS
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.course-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px 20px 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.course-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: block;
}
.course-card:hover .course-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: saturate(1.08);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .course-img { height: 155px; }
}

.course-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px; background: var(--ink3);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-ink);
}
.course-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(10,35,66,0.12);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--ink3);
}
.course-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.course-level {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10.5px; font-weight:700;
  color: var(--ink3); letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  background: var(--paper-shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--line2);
  border-radius: 5px; padding: 2px 9px;
  margin-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.course-name {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 6px; line-height: 1.2;
}
.course-spec {
  font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink3);
  margin-bottom: 6px; line-height: 1.5;
}
.course-unis {
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink2); font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.course-footer {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--line2);
}
.course-fee {
  font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink3);
}
.course-dur {
  font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--ink3);
  background: var(--paper-shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 4px; padding: 2px 8px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   UNIVERSITY CARDS
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.uni-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.uni-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.uni-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ink), var(--ink3));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-ink);
}
.uni-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(10,35,66,0.12);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.uni-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.uni-avatar {
  width: 51px; height: 51px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding: 3px;
}
.uni-name {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 4px; line-height: 1.25;
}
.uni-grade {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight:700;
  color: var(--ink2);
  background: var(--paper-shadow); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 4px; padding: 2px 8px; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.uni-programs {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 5px;
}
.uni-prog {
  font-size: 10.5px; color: var(--ink2);
  background: var(--paper-shadow); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 4px; padding: 2px 8px;
  transition: background 0.18s, color 0.18s;
}
.uni-card:hover .uni-prog { background: var(--ink-a); color: var(--ink); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.services-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 16px;
}
.service-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.service-item:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10,35,66,0.09);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.service-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
}
.service-icon img {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.service-name {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.service-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink2); line-height: 1.6; }

/* Checklist */
.check-list { list-style: none; }
.check-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink2); line-height: 1.6;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line);
}
.check-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.check-mark {
  width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid var(--ink3);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink3);
  transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
  margin-top: 1px;
}
.check-list li.ticked .check-mark { background: var(--ink3); color: #fff; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS STEPS — STICKY NOTEBOOK PAGE TURN
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.section.process-section {
  padding: 0 !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Pinned viewport-height stage — cork-board style background */
.process-sticky {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 560px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(10,35,66,0.05) 1px, transparent 1.5px) 0 0/22px 22px,
    linear-gradient(160deg, #e9dcc3 0%, #ddcba8 50%, #d4bd95 100%);
}

.process-header {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, 24px);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 20;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.process-header.visible {
  transform: translate(-50%, 0);
}
.process-header .section-eyebrow,
.process-header .section-title { color: var(--ink); }
.process-header .section-title em { color: var(--ink3); }
.process-header .section-line { margin: 14px auto 0; background: var(--ink3); }

/* Card stack container */
.process-track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  perspective: 1800px;
}

/* Each step fills the viewport, stacked on top of one another */
.process-step {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 1;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.process-step[data-step="1"] { z-index: 4; }
.process-step[data-step="2"] { z-index: 3; }
.process-step[data-step="3"] { z-index: 2; }
.process-step[data-step="4"] { z-index: 1; }

/* ── Sticky note colour palette per step ── */
.process-step[data-step="1"] .process-card { background: #FFE17D; --note-fold: #F2C84B; transform: rotate(-1.5deg); }
.process-step[data-step="2"] .process-card { background: #9FE8C0; --note-fold: #6FCB9C; transform: rotate(1.2deg); }
.process-step[data-step="3"] .process-card { background: #A9D3FF; --note-fold: #79B4F2; transform: rotate(-1deg); }
.process-step[data-step="4"] .process-card { background: #FFB6C8; --note-fold: #F58FA8; transform: rotate(1.5deg); }

/* The sticky-note card itself */
.process-card {
  position: relative;
  width: min(560px, 86vw);
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  max-height: 78vh;
  padding: 56px 48px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 4px 4px 4px 0;
  box-shadow:
    0 2px 6px rgba(10,35,66,0.08),
    0 28px 60px rgba(10,35,66,0.22);
  transform-origin: top center;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* Curled bottom-right corner, like a peeled sticky note */
.process-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 0; height: 0;
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 0 0 64px 64px;
  border-color: transparent transparent var(--note-fold) transparent;
  border-radius: 0 0 4px 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(-2px -2px 4px rgba(10,35,66,0.12));
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Soft inner highlight for paper feel */
.process-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 4px 4px 4px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.35) 0%, transparent 35%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Number badge — looks like a pin/stamp on the note */
.process-card .process-circle {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  border: 2px solid rgba(10,35,66,0.18);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10,35,66,0.1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.process-card .process-label {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.process-card .process-desc {
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink2); line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 380px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Progress dots — like bookmarks along the side */
.process-progress {
  position: absolute;
  right: 28px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  z-index: 20;
}
.process-dot {
  width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(10,35,66,0.18);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(10,35,66,0.18);
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.process-dot.is-active {
  background: var(--ink3);
  border-color: var(--ink3);
  transform: scale(1.25);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .process-card { padding: 44px 32px; }
  .process-header { top: calc(60px + 3vh); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section.process-section { padding: 0 !important; }
  .process-sticky { height: 100vh; min-height: 520px; width: 100% !important; max-width: 100vw !important; }
  .process-card { width: 84vw; max-height: 70vh; padding: 36px 24px; }
  .process-card .process-label { font-size: 26px; }
  .process-card .process-circle { width: 56px; height: 56px; font-size: 24px; }
  .process-card .process-desc { font-size: 14px; }
  .process-card::before { border-width: 0 0 44px 44px; }
  .process-progress { right: 14px; gap: 10px; }
  .process-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; }
  .process-header .section-title { font-size: 24px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .section.process-section { padding: 0 !important; }
  .process-card { padding: 28px 18px; }
  .process-header { padding: 0 16px; top: calc(60px + 2vh); }
  .process-header .section-title { font-size: 20px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.testi-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 18px;
}
.testi-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px; position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.testi-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(10,35,66,0.1); }
.testi-quote-mark {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 56px; line-height: 0.6;
  color: var(--line2); margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: block;
}
.testi-text {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 19px; color: var(--ink2);
  line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.testi-avatar {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--paper-shadow);
  border: 2px solid var(--line2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink);
}
.testi-name { font-size: 14px; font-weight:700; color: var(--ink); }
.testi-role { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--ink3); margin-top: 1px; }
.testi-stars { color: #F4C430; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   FAQ — SCHOOL NOTICE BOARD
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

.faq-section {
  background: #f5f0e8;
  padding-top: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  padding-left: 0;
  padding-right: 0;
}

/* Outer board container */
.noticeboard {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.22),
    0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.12),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transform: perspective(1200px) rotateX(1.5deg);
  transform-origin: center top;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}
.noticeboard.nb-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: perspective(1200px) rotateX(0deg);
}

/* Top wooden frame bar */
.nb-frame-top {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #8B5E3C, #6B4423, #7a5230);
  padding: 10px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-radius: 0;
  border-bottom: 3px solid #4a2e10;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.12), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.nb-board-title {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

/* Hook / screw detail */
.nb-hook {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #d4a843, #8B6914, #5a4010);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  animation: hookSway 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.nb-hook:last-child { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.nb-hook-screw {
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, #c8a030, #6B5010);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}
@keyframes hookSway {
  0%,100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  25%      { transform: rotate(3deg); }
  75%      { transform: rotate(-3deg); }
}

/* Cork board surface */
.nb-cork {
  background-color: #c8923a;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 3px 3px at 12px 12px, rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 2px 4px at 28px 8px,  rgba(0,0,0,0.06) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 4px 2px at 6px 24px,  rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 2px 3px at 22px 20px, rgba(0,0,0,0.07) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 3px 2px at 35px 30px, rgba(0,0,0,0.06) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 2px 2px at 16px 36px, rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 0%, transparent 100%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #d4a050 0%, #b87830 40%, #c88a40 60%, #b07030 100%);
  background-size: 40px 40px, 40px 40px, 40px 40px, 40px 40px, 40px 40px, 40px 40px, 100% 100%;
  padding: 36px 32px 40px;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 420px;
  border-left: 4px solid #6B4423;
  border-right: 4px solid #6B4423;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Cork grain overlay */
.nb-cork::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    102deg,
    transparent 0px, transparent 6px,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.018) 6px, rgba(0,0,0,0.018) 7px
  ),
  repeating-linear-gradient(
    168deg,
    transparent 0px, transparent 9px,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 9px, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 10px
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Connecting string SVG */
.nb-string {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Decorative pinned items ── */
.nb-deco-pin {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: pinWiggle ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pinWiggle {
  0%,100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  30%      { transform: rotate(2deg); }
  70%      { transform: rotate(-1.5deg); }
}

.nb-deco-1 { top: 18px; left: 18px;  animation-duration: 5s;  animation-delay: 0s; }
.nb-deco-2 { top: 14px; right: 24px; animation-duration: 6s;  animation-delay: 1s; }
.nb-deco-3 { top: 50%;  left: 12px;  animation-duration: 7s;  animation-delay: 0.5s; transform-origin: top center; }
.nb-deco-4 { bottom: 60px; right: 16px; animation-duration: 5.5s; animation-delay: 2s; }
.nb-deco-5 { bottom: 30px; left: 14px;  animation-duration: 6.5s; animation-delay: 1.5s; }

/* Pin head */
.nb-pin {
  width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto -3px;
  position: relative; z-index: 3;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.nb-pin::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 3px; height: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #aaa, #666);
  transform: translate(-50%, 0%);
  border-radius: 0 0 2px 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.nb-pin.red    { background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #ff6b6b, #c0392b); }
.nb-pin.blue   { background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #74b9ff, #2980b9); }
.nb-pin.green  { background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #55efc4, #27ae60); }
.nb-pin.yellow-pin { background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #ffeaa7, #f39c12); }
.nb-pin.large  { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* Sticky notes */
.nb-sticky {
  width: 90px; min-height: 80px;
  padding: 10px 8px 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 2px 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transform: rotate(-4deg);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.nb-sticky:hover { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.04); }

.nb-sticky.yellow       { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #fff9c4, #fff176); }
.nb-sticky.blue-sticky  { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #e3f2fd, #bbdefb); }
.nb-sticky.green-sticky { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #e8f5e9, #c8e6c9); }

.nb-sticky-line {
  height: 2px; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  border-radius: 1px; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.nb-sticky-line.short { width: 60%; }

/* Photo slip */
.nb-photo-slip {
  width: 70px;
  background: white;
  padding: 6px 6px 4px;
  box-shadow: 1px 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  transform: rotate(5deg);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.nb-photo-slip:hover { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.06); }
.nb-photo-inner {
  width: 100%; height: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dfe6e9, #b2bec3);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px;
}

/* Ribbon label */
.nb-ribbon {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d63031, #c0392b);
  color: white;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: 2px 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  transform: rotate(3deg);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.nb-ribbon:hover { transform: rotate(0deg); }
.nb-ribbon span {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ── Main FAQ notice (large paper sheet) ── */
.nb-main-notice {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #fefefe, #faf8f4);
  border-radius: 3px;
  padding: 32px 36px 36px;
  box-shadow:
    3px 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.18),
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9) inset;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 720px;
  /* lined paper effect */
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to bottom, #fefefe, #faf8f4),
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      transparent 0px, transparent 27px,
      rgba(180,210,240,0.35) 27px, rgba(180,210,240,0.35) 28px
    );
  background-blend-mode: normal;
  z-index: 3;
  /* Paper enter animation */
  animation: paperDrop 0.7s 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) both;
}
@keyframes paperDrop {
  0%   { transform: translateY(-30px) rotate(-1deg); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);      opacity: 1; }
}
/* Fold corner */
.nb-main-notice::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; right: 0;
  width: 0; height: 0;
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 0 0 22px 22px;
  border-color: transparent transparent #c8923a transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(-1px -1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.15));
}

.nb-main-pin {
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 4;
}

.nb-main-header { margin-bottom: 20px; }

/* ── FAQ items on the notice ── */
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.faq-item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(180,210,240,0.5);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.faq-item:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.faq-question {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: 16px 20px; cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink);
  user-select: none;
  transition: background 0.18s;
}
.faq-question:hover { background: var(--ink-a); }
.faq-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--paper-shadow); border: 1.5px solid var(--line2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px; color: var(--ink3); flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-ink), background 0.3s;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper); }
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.38s var(--ease-ink);
}
.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 14px 20px 16px;
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink2); line-height: 1.7;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 300px; }

/* Bottom wooden frame bar */
.nb-frame-bottom {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #8B5E3C, #6B4423, #7a5230);
  padding: 8px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-radius: 0;
  border-top: 3px solid #4a2e10;
}
.nb-frame-label {
  font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight:700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nb-cork { padding: 24px 16px 32px; }
  .nb-main-notice { padding: 22px 18px 28px; }
  .nb-deco-3, .nb-deco-4 { display: none; }
  .noticeboard { transform: none; border-radius: 0; }
  .noticeboard.nb-visible { transform: none; }
}



/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   CTA BANNER
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cta-banner {
  background: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 48px 52px;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; right: -60px; top: -60px;
  width: 220px; height: 220px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(46,91,154,0.35);
}
.cta-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 35%; bottom: -70px;
  width: 180px; height: 180px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(46,91,154,0.2);
}
.cta-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-title {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--paper); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.cta-sub { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); }
.cta-actions { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.btn-white {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink);
  border: 2px solid var(--paper);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 28px;
  font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight:700; cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s, transform 0.18s;
}
.btn-white:hover { opacity: 0.92; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost-white {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: transparent; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 26px;
  font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.btn-ghost-white:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); color: #fff; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT PAGE
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-intro {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px;
  padding: 72px 64px 72px 110px; align-items: start;
}
.about-headline {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.5vw, 44px); font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.about-body { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink2); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; }

.values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; margin-top: 24px; }
.val-card {
  background: var(--paper2);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 16px;
}
.val-icon { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.val-title {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.val-desc { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink2); line-height: 1.5; }

/* Timeline */
.timeline { padding-left: 32px; position: relative; }
.timeline::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  left: 10px; top: 8px; bottom: 8px;
  width: 2px; background: var(--line2); border-radius: 1px;
}
.tl-entry { position: relative; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.tl-dot {
  position: absolute; left: -32px; top: 6px;
  width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--paper); border: 2.5px solid var(--ink3);
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.tl-entry:hover .tl-dot { background: var(--ink3); }
.tl-year {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink3);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.tl-event {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.tl-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink2); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   COURSES PAGE (full)
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.filter-bar {
  display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.filter-btn {
  font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
  padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line2);
  background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper);
  border-color: var(--ink);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT PAGE
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: 48px;
  padding: 72px 64px 72px 110px;
}
.letter-wrapper { position: relative; }
.letter-paper {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line2);
  border-radius: 4px 12px 12px 4px;
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0 var(--line), 8px 8px 0 rgba(10,35,66,0.05);
  padding: 36px 32px 36px 48px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.letter-paper::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 34px; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 1.5px; background: var(--margin);
}
.letter-paper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(transparent 0 31px, var(--line) 31px 32px);
  pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.5; z-index: 0;
}
.letter-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.letter-date {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink3);
  text-align: right; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.letter-salutation {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.form-group { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-group label {
  display: block; font-size: 12px; font-weight:700;
  color: var(--ink2); margin-bottom: 6px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line2);
  border-radius: 8px; padding: 11px 14px;
  font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  outline: none; resize: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--ink3);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(46,91,154,0.12);
}
.form-group textarea { height: 100px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.submit-btn {
  width: 100%; margin-top: 4px;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper);
  border: 2px solid var(--ink); border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px; font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight:700; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.submit-btn:hover { background: var(--ink2); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.form-success {
  display: none; text-align: center;
  padding: 48px 24px;
}
.form-success.show { display: block; }
.stamp-wrap { display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.stamp {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 30px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink3);
  border: 3px solid var(--ink3);
  padding: 10px 22px; border-radius: 6px;
  transform: rotate(-8deg);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0 rgba(46,91,154,0.2);
  animation: stampIn 0.4s var(--ease-ink) both;
}
@keyframes stampIn {
  from { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(2); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}
.form-success h3 {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.form-success p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink2); line-height: 1.6; }
.contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.ci-card {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px;
  background: var(--paper); border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 18px;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.ci-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(10,35,66,0.09); }
.ci-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--ink);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ci-label { font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink3); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.ci-value {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 16px; font-weight:700; color: var(--ink);
}
.quick-call-box {
  background: var(--paper2); border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.qc-title {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.qc-desc { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink2); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
footer {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  padding: 56px 64px 32px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.footer-top {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.footer-brand-name {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--paper); margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.footer-desc { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 280px; }
.footer-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 6px; padding: 6px 12px;
  font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.footer-col-title {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--paper); margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.footer-link {
  display: block; font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-bottom: 9px;
  cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.18s, padding-left 0.18s;
}
.footer-link:hover { color: var(--paper); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding-top: 24px;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   BENEFITS STRIP
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.benefits-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 0;
}
.benefit-item {
  padding: 32px 24px; text-align: center;
  border-right: 1.5px solid var(--line);
}
.benefit-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.benefit-icon { font-size: 32px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.benefit-title {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.benefit-desc { font-size: 19px; color: var(--ink2); line-height: 1.55;font-weight: 700;}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .section { padding: 56px 40px 56px 110px; }
  #hero { padding: 64px 40px 48px 110px; }
  .courses-grid, .uni-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .about-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; padding: 56px 40px 56px 110px; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 56px 40px 56px 110px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body { cursor: auto; }
  #cursor-pen, #cursor-trail { display: none; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-hamburger { display: flex; }
  #hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 40px 24px 32px;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .hero-right { display: none; }
  .hero-headline { font-size: 44px; }
  .section { padding: 48px 24px; }
  .about-intro { padding: 48px 24px; }
  .stats-band { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .courses-grid, .uni-grid, .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .contact-grid { padding: 40px 24px; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer { padding: 40px 24px 24px; }
  .cta-banner { padding: 32px 28px; }
  .nb-margin-line { display: none; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  #hero { padding: 32px 16px; }
  .section { padding: 40px 16px; }
  .about-intro { padding: 40px 16px; }
  .contact-grid { padding: 32px 16px; }
  .stats-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stat-cell { padding: 16px 8px; }
  .benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-banner { padding: 28px 20px; }
}
.testimonials-marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testi-marquee-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.testi-track {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 24px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: testiScroll 28s linear infinite;
}

.testi-track .testi-card {
  width: 420px;
  min-width: 420px;
  max-width: 420px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testi-marquee-wrap:hover .testi-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes testiScroll {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  to {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

@keyframes testiFloat {
  0%, 100% {
    translate: 0 0;
  }
  50% {
    translate: 0 -8px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testi-track .testi-card {
    min-width: 85vw;
  }
}
.footer{
    background:#08264A;
    color:#fff;
    padding:70px 8% 25px;
}

.footer-container{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap:80px;
    align-items:start;
}
.footer-about{
    position: relative;
    left: -60px;
}
.footer-logo{
    width:80px;
    height:auto;
    margin-bottom:15px;
}

.footer-desc{
    line-height:1.8;
    color:#d4dceb;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.footer-column h4{
    font-size:18px;
    margin-bottom:18px;
    color:#fff;
}

.footer-column ul{
    list-style:none;
    padding:0;
}

.footer-column ul li{
    margin-bottom:12px;
}

.footer-column a{
    color:#d4dceb;
    text-decoration:none;
    transition:.3s;
}

.footer-column a:hover{
    color:#fff;
    padding-left:5px;
}

.footer-badges{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:8px;
    color:#d4dceb;
    font-size:14px;
}

.footer-social{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:10px;
    margin:15px 0;
}

.footer-btn{
    display:inline-block;
    background:#fff;
    color:#08264A !important;
    padding:12px 20px;
    border-radius:8px;
    font-weight:700;
    text-decoration:none;
}

.footer-bottom{
    margin-top:50px;
    border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    padding-top:25px;
}

.footer-bottom p{
    color:#d4dceb;
    margin-bottom:15px;
}

.footer-bottom-row{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:20px;
    color:#9fb1c9;
    font-size:14px;
    text-align:center;
}

@media(max-width:992px){
    .footer-container{
        grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    .footer-about{
        left: 0;
    }
}

@media(max-width:768px){
    .footer-container{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .footer-bottom-row{
        flex-direction:column;
    }
}
.footer-address{
    margin-top:15px;
    line-height:1.7;
    color:#d4dceb;
    font-size:15px;
}

.footer-contact-buttons{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:12px;
    margin-top:20px;
}

.call-btn,
.whatsapp-btn{
    display:inline-block;
    text-decoration:none;
    text-align:center;
    padding:12px 18px;
    border-radius:10px;
    font-weight:600;
    transition:0.3s;
}

.call-btn{
    background:#5C9FCE;
    color:#08264A;
}

.whatsapp-btn{
    background:#5C9FCE;
    color:#08264A;
}

.call-btn:hover,
.whatsapp-btn:hover{
    transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.benefit-icon img{
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ========================================================
   NEW STYLES FOR REDESIGN & FEATURE EXPANSIONS
   ======================================================== */

/* Floating contact buttons container */
.floating-contact-wrap {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 99999;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

/* Individual floating buttons */
.floating-btn {
  position: relative;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.floating-btn svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Call button styling */
.floating-btn.btn-call {
  background: var(--ink3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.floating-btn.btn-call:hover {
  background: var(--ink4);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(46, 91, 154, 0.3);
}

/* WhatsApp button styling */
.floating-btn.btn-wa {
  background: #25D366;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.floating-btn.btn-wa:hover {
  background: #20ba5a;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
}

.floating-btn:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
}

/* Tooltip styles */
.floating-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 70px;
  background: rgba(10, 35, 66, 0.95);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateX(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.floating-tooltip::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: -5px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border-width: 5px 0 5px 5px;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: transparent transparent transparent rgba(10, 35, 66, 0.95);
}

.floating-btn:hover .floating-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Mobile responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .floating-contact-wrap {
    bottom: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .floating-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
  }
  .floating-btn svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }
  .floating-tooltip {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Lead modal components */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999999;
  background: rgba(10, 35, 66, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}
.modal-box {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line2);
  border-radius: 16px;
  width: 92%;
  max-width: 500px;
  padding: 32px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(10, 35, 66, 0.2);
  transform: scale(0.9);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.modal-overlay.active .modal-box {
  transform: scale(1);
}
.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--ink3);
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: background 0.25s;
}
.modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--paper2);
}
.modal-title {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.modal-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink3);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.modal-form .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.modal-form label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--ink2);
}
.modal-form input,
.modal-form select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper2);
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.modal-form input:focus,
.modal-form select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--ink3);
}

/* University Cards Grid Options */
.uni-actions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  width: 100%;
}
.uni-btn-group {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
}
.btn-uni-action {
  padding: 9px 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line2);
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-uni-action.primary {
  background: var(--ink3);
  border-color: var(--ink3);
  color: var(--paper);
}
.btn-uni-action.primary:hover {
  background: var(--ink4);
}
.btn-uni-action:hover:not(.primary) {
  background: var(--paper2);
  border-color: var(--ink3);
}
.uni-compare-check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink2);
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  background: var(--paper2);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.uni-compare-check input {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Floating Compare Banner */
.compare-sticky-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(120px);
  z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(10,35,66,0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.compare-sticky-bar.active {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.compare-bar-btn {
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
  border: none;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.compare-bar-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Compare View Layout */
.compare-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 24px;
}
.compare-table-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin-top: 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--paper);
}
.compare-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}
.compare-table th,
.compare-table td {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 15px;
}
.compare-table th {
  background: var(--paper2);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--line2);
}
.compare-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.compare-table tr:hover {
  background: var(--paper2);
}
.compare-feature-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink2);
  width: 220px;
  background: var(--paper2);
}

/* Dynamic Course Detail View */
.course-detail-container {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 32px 24px;
}
.btn-back {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--ink3);
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.btn-back:hover {
  transform: translateX(-4px);
}
.course-header-card {
  background: var(--paper2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.course-header-card h1 {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.course-header-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink3);
  font-size: 14px;
}
.course-detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .course-detail-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.course-detail-main h3 {
  margin: 28px 0 12px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}
.course-detail-main p {
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink2);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.course-detail-sidebar {
  background: var(--paper2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  height: fit-content;
}
.course-detail-sidebar h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.sidebar-info-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 14.5px;
}
.sidebar-info-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.sidebar-info-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink2);
}

/* Blog Layout styles */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.blog-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(10,35,66,0.08);
  border-color: var(--ink3);
}
.blog-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--paper2);
}
.blog-card-content {
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.blog-card-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink3);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.blog-card-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--ink3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

/* EMI & Scholarships */
.scholarship-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .scholarship-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.emi-card {
  background: var(--paper2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(10,35,66,0.02);
}
.emi-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}
.emi-steps {
  margin-top: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.emi-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}
.emi-step-num {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--ink3);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.emi-step-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink2);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.curriculum-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 16px 0;
}
.curriculum-item {
  background: var(--paper2);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--ink3);
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* Homepage comparison teaser card */
.home-compare-section {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 40px 24px;
}
.home-compare-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line2);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 40px 32px;
  max-width: 800px;
  width: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(10,35,66,0.06);
  text-align: center;
}
.home-compare-selectors {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 24px 0;
}
.home-compare-selectors select {
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper2);
  min-width: 240px;
  max-width: 100%;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.home-compare-selectors select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--ink3);
}

/* Homepage Inline Contact/Lead form */
.home-contact-section {
  padding: 60px 24px;
  background: var(--paper2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.home-contact-box {
  max-width: 680px;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line2);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(10,35,66,0.04);
}
.home-contact-box h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-align: center;
}
.home-contact-box .form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .home-contact-box .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.blog-card-img{
    height:220px;
    overflow:hidden;
}

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