/* =====================================================
   VELOX LEARNING — Public Website Stylesheet
   Brand tokens mirrored from assets/css/sparkStyle.css
   (Velox Learning Global Design System v3.0)
   ===================================================== */

/* ── 1. Design Tokens ──────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --brand:        #803191;
  --brand-dark:   #5c2069;
  --brand-light:  #a350c4;
  --accent:       #ffcc00;
  --accent-dark:  #fbbf24;
  --ink:          #1a1d2e;
  --bg:           #f0f2f5;
  --white:        #ffffff;
  --text-main:    #2d3436;
  --text-sub:     #636e72;
  --text-muted:   #b2bec3;
  --border:       #e8ecf0;
  --success:      #00b894;
  --card-shadow:  0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  --card-shadow-lg: 0 18px 40px rgba(92,32,105,0.13);
  --card-radius:  12px;
  --transition:   all 0.22s ease;
  --topbar-h:     38px;
  --navbar-h:     74px;
}

/* ── 2. Reset & Base Typography ────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'Poppins', 'Source Sans Pro', -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-main);
  background: var(--white);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body, h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, .btn, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: 'Poppins', 'Source Sans Pro', -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 { font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-main); margin: 0 0 14px; }
h1 { font-size: 3.1rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.18; }
h2 { font-size: 2.1rem; line-height: 1.3; }
h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
p  { margin: 0 0 14px; color: var(--text-sub); }

a { color: var(--brand); text-decoration: none; transition: var(--transition); }
a:hover, a:focus { color: var(--brand-dark); text-decoration: none; }

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

/* Malayalam text — Poppins has no Malayalam glyphs, so Noto leads here */
.ml {
  font-family: 'Noto Sans Malayalam', 'Manjari', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
h1 .ml, h2 .ml, .ml-head { font-weight: 700; }

/* Malayalam line sitting above/below an English heading */
.ml-over {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Noto Sans Malayalam', 'Manjari', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.ml-sub {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Noto Sans Malayalam', 'Manjari', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-sub);
  margin-top: 6px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.hero .ml-over, .results-band .ml-over, .cta-band .ml-over { color: var(--accent); }
.results-band .ml-sub, .cta-band .ml-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); }

/* ── 3. Layout Helpers ─────────────────────────────── */
.shell { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 18px; }

section { position: relative; }
.section-pad { padding: 84px 0; }
.section-alt { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #faf8fc 0%, #f2edf7 100%); }

.section-head { text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 48px; }
.kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand);
  background: rgba(128,49,145,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(128,49,145,0.14);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-head p { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0; }
.underline-accent {
  width: 62px; height: 4px; border-radius: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand), var(--accent));
  margin: 14px auto 0;
}

/* ── 4. Buttons ────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn-v {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  height: 48px;
  padding: 0 26px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-accent {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--brand-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255,204,0,0.32);
}
.btn-accent:hover, .btn-accent:focus {
  background: var(--accent-dark);
  color: var(--brand-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(255,204,0,0.42);
}
.btn-brand {
  background: var(--brand);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(128,49,145,0.28);
}
.btn-brand:hover, .btn-brand:focus {
  background: var(--brand-dark);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(128,49,145,0.36);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
.btn-ghost:hover, .btn-ghost:focus {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: #fff;
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-outline-brand {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--brand);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(128,49,145,0.35);
}
.btn-outline-brand:hover, .btn-outline-brand:focus {
  background: var(--brand);
  border-color: var(--brand);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-sm-v { height: 40px; padding: 0 18px; font-size: 0.86rem; }

/* ── 5. Top Contact Bar ────────────────────────────── */
.topbar {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #cbd2e0;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  height: var(--topbar-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.topbar .shell { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; }
.topbar a { color: #cbd2e0; }
.topbar a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.topbar-links { display: flex; gap: 22px; align-items: center; }
.topbar-links i { color: var(--accent); margin-right: 6px; }
.topbar-social { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.topbar-social a {
  width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
}
.topbar-social a:hover { background: var(--brand); color: #fff; }

/* ── 5b. Announcement Ticker ───────────────────────── */
.announce {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-dark), var(--brand) 55%, var(--brand-light));
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.announce .shell {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  height: 44px;
}
.announce-tag {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--brand-dark);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.announce-track {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent);
}
.announce-move {
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: ticker 26s linear infinite;
}
.announce:hover .announce-move { animation-play-state: paused; }
.announce-move span {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0 26px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.announce-move span i { color: var(--accent); margin-right: 8px; font-size: 11px; }
@keyframes ticker {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ── 6. Navbar ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.nav-wrap {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1030;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-wrap.is-stuck { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
.nav-inner {
  height: var(--navbar-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px;
}
.brand-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #f8f4fc);
  border: 1px solid rgba(128,49,145,0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(92,32,105,0.07);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand-chip img { width: 148px; display: block; }

.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nav-links > li > a {
  display: block;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-main);
}
.nav-links > li > a:hover { background: rgba(128,49,145,0.07); color: var(--brand); }
.nav-links > li > a.active { color: var(--brand); background: rgba(128,49,145,0.09); font-weight: 600; }

.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--brand);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ── 7. Hero ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0a0a, #1a1a1a 45%, #2c2c2c);
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 92px 0 100px;
}
.hero::before, .hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::before {
  width: 340px; height: 340px;
  background: rgba(255,204,0,0.12);
  top: -110px; left: -90px;
  filter: blur(60px);
}
.hero::after {
  width: 460px; height: 460px;
  background: rgba(128,49,145,0.34);
  bottom: -190px; right: -110px;
  filter: blur(90px);
}
.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 54px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,204,0,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,204,0,0.3);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero h1 { color: #fff; text-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35); }
.hero h1 span { color: var(--accent); }
.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: #dfe2ea;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 38px; }

.hero-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.hero-stat {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  padding: 16px 14px;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero-stat b {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.hero-stat span { font-size: 11.5px; color: #b9c0cf; letter-spacing: 0.6px; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* Hero card — enquiry */
.hero-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 30px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  color: var(--text-main);
}
.hero-card h3 { margin-bottom: 4px; font-size: 1.3rem; }
.hero-card .hc-sub { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-sub); margin-bottom: 20px; }

/* ── 8. Forms ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.fld { margin-bottom: 15px; }
.fld label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.fld .ctrl-wrap { position: relative; }
.fld .ctrl-wrap > i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 15px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #999;
  font-size: 1rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.ctrl {
  width: 100%;
  height: 48px;
  padding: 0 14px 0 42px;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  background: #fff;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
textarea.ctrl { height: auto; min-height: 96px; padding: 12px 14px 12px 42px; resize: vertical; }
select.ctrl { appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; padding-right: 34px; }
.ctrl:focus {
  border-color: var(--brand);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(128,49,145,0.1);
  outline: none;
}
.ctrl:focus ~ i { color: var(--brand); }
.sel-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  right: 15px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #999;
  font-size: 12px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.form-note { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 12px 0 0; text-align: center; }
.fld-error { border-color: #e17055 !important; }
.form-msg {
  display: none;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}
.form-msg.ok  { display: block; background: rgba(0,184,148,0.1); color: #00816a; border: 1px solid rgba(0,184,148,0.25); }
.form-msg.err { display: block; background: rgba(225,112,85,0.1); color: #c0492a; border: 1px solid rgba(225,112,85,0.25); }

/* ── 9. Highlight Strip ────────────────────────────── */
.strip { background: #fff; padding: 0; }
.strip-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: -52px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}
.strip-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  padding: 22px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.strip-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-lg); border-color: rgba(128,49,145,0.2); }
.strip-card i {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: var(--brand);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}
.strip-card h4 { font-size: 0.98rem; margin-bottom: 4px; font-weight: 600; }
.strip-card p { font-size: 0.82rem; margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }

/* ── 10. About ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.92fr 1.08fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 46px 34px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-dark), var(--brand) 55%, var(--brand-light));
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-lg);
}
.about-visual::after {
  content: '\f02d';
  font-family: FontAwesome;
  position: absolute;
  right: -22px; bottom: -46px;
  font-size: 12rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  line-height: 1;
}
.about-visual .av-mark {
  width: 62px; height: 62px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.about-visual h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.55rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.about-visual p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86); position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.av-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.about-body h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.check-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 22px 0 26px; }
.check-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 34px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-sub);
}
.check-list li::before {
  content: '\f00c';
  font-family: FontAwesome;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 2px;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(128,49,145,0.1);
  color: var(--brand);
  font-size: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.check-list li b { color: var(--text-main); font-weight: 600; }

/* ── 11. Courses ───────────────────────────────────── */
.course-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.course-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.course-card:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-lg); border-color: rgba(128,49,145,0.22); }

/* Highlighted batch (e.g. an exam with a live notification) */
.course-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--brand);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(92,32,105,0.16);
}
.course-card.featured .cc-top { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(128,49,145,0.07), rgba(255,204,0,0.1)); }
.course-card.featured .cc-icon { background: var(--brand); color: #fff; }
.cc-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px; right: -1px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--brand-dark);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.9px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px 0 0 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255,204,0,0.4);
  z-index: 3;
}
.course-card { position: relative; }
.cc-top {
  padding: 20px 22px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}
.cc-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(128,49,145,0.12), rgba(255,204,0,0.16));
  color: var(--brand);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.cc-top h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0 0 3px; }
.cc-level { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.8px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brand-light); }
.cc-body { padding: 18px 22px; flex: 1; }
.cc-body p { font-size: 0.87rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cc-meta { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.cc-meta li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--text-sub);
  padding: 5px 0;
}
.cc-meta i { color: var(--brand); width: 15px; text-align: center; }
.cc-foot {
  padding: 14px 22px;
  background: #fbfaFC;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
}
.cc-badge {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(0,184,148,0.12);
  color: #00816a;
}
.cc-badge.warn { background: rgba(255,204,0,0.2); color: #8a6d00; }
.cc-link { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand); }
.cc-link i { margin-left: 5px; font-size: 11px; }

/* ── 12. Features ──────────────────────────────────── */
.feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.feature-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  padding: 26px 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.feature-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand), var(--accent));
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: top;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.feature-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-5px); }
.feature-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.feature-card i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--brand);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: block;
}
.feature-card h3 { font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.feature-card p { font-size: 0.87rem; margin: 0; }

/* ── 12b. Class Schedule ───────────────────────────── */
.slot-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.slot-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  padding: 26px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.slot-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-lg); border-color: rgba(128,49,145,0.22); }
.slot-ico {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(128,49,145,0.12), rgba(255,204,0,0.2));
  color: var(--brand);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
}
.slot-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.slot-time {
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 12px 0 10px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--brand-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.slot-days { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-sub); margin: 0; }
.slot-note {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 30px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-sub);
}

/* ── 12c. Branch / Centre Cards ────────────────────── */
.branch-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.branch-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  padding: 24px 22px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.branch-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-lg); border-color: rgba(128,49,145,0.2); }
.branch-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 13px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.branch-num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-light));
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.branch-head h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.branch-head small { color: var(--brand-light); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.9px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.branch-card address { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-sub); font-style: normal; margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65; }
.branch-actions { display: flex; gap: 9px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ── 13. Process / Steps ───────────────────────────── */
.steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  counter-reset: step;
}
.step {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  padding: 30px 22px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}
.step::before {
  counter-increment: step;
  content: counter(step, decimal-leading-zero);
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 42px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--brand);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(128,49,145,0.28);
}
.step h4 { font-size: 0.98rem; margin: 8px 0 6px; }
.step p { font-size: 0.84rem; margin: 0; }

/* ── 14. Results / Testimonials ────────────────────── */
.results-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink), #262a44);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 66px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.results-band::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(128,49,145,0.32);
  filter: blur(90px);
  top: -160px; right: -120px;
}
.results-band .section-head { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.results-band .section-head h2 { color: #fff; }
.results-band .section-head p { color: #b9c0cf; }
.results-band .kicker { color: var(--accent); background: rgba(255,204,0,0.12); border-color: rgba(255,204,0,0.28); }

.counter-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.counter {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.counter b { display: block; font-size: 2.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent); line-height: 1.1; }
.counter span { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.8px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #b9c0cf; }

.t-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.t-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  padding: 26px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.t-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-lg); }
.t-quote { font-size: 1.6rem; color: rgba(128,49,145,0.18); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.t-card p { font-size: 0.89rem; font-style: italic; }
.t-who { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 18px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.t-avatar {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-light));
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.t-who b { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-main); }
.t-who small { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.78rem; }
.t-stars { color: var(--accent); font-size: 0.8rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }

/* ── 15. FAQ (bootstrap collapse) ──────────────────── */
.faq-wrap { max-width: 840px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.faq-item.open { border-color: rgba(128,49,145,0.28); box-shadow: var(--card-shadow); }
.faq-q {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 17px 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--brand); }
.faq-q i { color: var(--brand); font-size: 13px; transition: var(--transition); flex-shrink: 0; }
.faq-item.open .faq-q { color: var(--brand); font-weight: 600; }
.faq-item.open .faq-q i { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-a { padding: 0 20px 18px; }
.faq-a p { font-size: 0.89rem; margin: 0; }

/* ── 16. CTA Band ──────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-dark), var(--brand) 60%, var(--brand-light));
  color: #fff;
  padding: 56px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,204,0,0.16);
  filter: blur(70px);
  left: -100px; bottom: -140px;
}
.cta-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cta-inner h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 1.8rem; }
.cta-inner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); margin: 0; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ── 17. Contact ───────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}
.info-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  padding: 26px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}
.info-row { display: flex; gap: 15px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border); }
.info-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.info-row:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
.info-ico {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  background: rgba(128,49,145,0.09);
  color: var(--brand);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.info-row b { display: block; font-size: 0.8rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.6px; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 600; }
.info-row span, .info-row a { font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--text-main); line-height: 1.55; }
.info-row a:hover { color: var(--brand); }

.form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  padding: 30px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}
.form-row-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }

/* ── 18. Footer ────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-footer { background: var(--ink); color: #8892b0; padding: 58px 0 0; font-size: 0.88rem; }
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 36px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
}
.site-footer h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.site-footer p { color: #8892b0; font-size: 0.86rem; }
.site-footer a { color: #8892b0; }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.f-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.f-list li { margin-bottom: 9px; font-size: 0.86rem; }
.f-list i { color: var(--brand-light); margin-right: 8px; font-size: 11px; }
.f-brand-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  padding: 9px 13px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.f-brand-chip img { width: 140px; display: block; }
.f-social { display: flex; gap: 9px; margin-top: 16px; }
.f-social a {
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #cbd2e0;
}
.f-social a:hover { background: var(--brand); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.footer-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: 18px 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* ── 19. Floating Actions ──────────────────────────── */
.float-wa, .to-top {
  position: fixed;
  right: 20px;
  z-index: 1040;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.float-wa {
  bottom: 22px;
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  background: #25d366;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(37,211,102,0.42);
}
.float-wa:hover { color: #fff; transform: scale(1.07); }
.to-top {
  bottom: 88px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--brand);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(128,49,145,0.35);
}
.to-top.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.to-top:hover { background: var(--brand-dark); color: #fff; }

/* ── 20. Reveal Animation ──────────────────────────── */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ── 21. Responsive ────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  h1 { font-size: 2.5rem; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .hero-stats { max-width: none; }
  .about-grid, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .strip-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .course-grid, .feature-grid, .t-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .steps, .counter-grid, .slot-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }

  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
  .nav-links {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--navbar-h);
    left: 0; right: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 2px;
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    padding: 12px;
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-links > li > a { padding: 12px 14px; }
  .nav-cta .btn-v.hide-sm { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  body { font-size: 14.5px; }
  h1 { font-size: 2.05rem; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.55rem; }
  .section-pad { padding: 58px 0; }
  .section-head { margin-bottom: 34px; }
  .topbar { height: auto; padding: 8px 0; font-size: 11.5px; }
  .topbar .shell { flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
  .topbar-links { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; }
  .hero { padding: 60px 0 80px; }
  .hero-actions .btn-v { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-card { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .strip-grid, .course-grid, .feature-grid, .t-grid, .steps,
  .counter-grid, .slot-grid, .branch-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .strip-grid { margin-top: -40px; }
  .announce .shell { height: 40px; gap: 10px; }
  .announce-tag { font-size: 10px; padding: 4px 9px; letter-spacing: 0.6px; }
  .announce-move span { font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 0 18px; }
  .ml-over { font-size: 0.94rem; }
  .branch-actions .btn-v { flex: 1; justify-content: center; }
  .form-row-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bar { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
  .cta-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .cta-actions { width: 100%; }
  .cta-actions .btn-v { flex: 1; justify-content: center; }
  .brand-chip img { width: 120px; }
  .about-visual { padding: 34px 24px; }
}

/* ── 22. Print & Reduced Motion ────────────────────── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  * { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
  /* Stop the ticker outright rather than letting it snap */
  .announce-move { animation: none !important; }
  .announce-track { mask-image: none; -webkit-mask-image: none; overflow-x: auto; }
}