@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

/* ==========================================================================
   Design System & Variables
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    --bg-primary: #07090e;
    --bg-secondary: #0c0f17;
    --bg-darker: #040508;
    
    --card-bg: rgba(15, 20, 32, 0.6);
    --card-bg-hover: rgba(22, 29, 48, 0.8);
    --card-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    --card-border-glow: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25);
    
    --text-primary: #f8fafc;
    --text-secondary: #94a3b8;
    --text-muted: #627288;
    
    --accent-cyan: #06b6d4;
    --accent-indigo: #6366f1;
    --accent-purple: #a855f7;
    --accent-amber: #e5af3b;
    
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1 0%, #a855f7 50%, #06b6d4 100%);
    --gradient-purple: linear-gradient(135deg, #a855f7 0%, #6366f1 100%);
    --gradient-cyan: linear-gradient(135deg, #06b6d4 0%, #3b82f6 100%);
    --gradient-dark: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d111d 0%, #040508 100%);
    --gradient-border: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3) 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3) 100%);
    
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    --glow-indigo: 0 0 25px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35);
    --glow-cyan: 0 0 25px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35);
    
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-slow: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reset & Base Styles
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

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

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: inherit;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: inherit;
}

button {
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--bg-darker);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 4px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--accent-indigo);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reusable Utilities & Layout Components
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.section-title-wrapper {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.badge-purple {
    background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.1);
    color: #c084fc;
    border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.2);
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffffff, #94a3b8);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Glassmorphism Card */
.glass-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 32px;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.glass-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--card-border-glow);
    background: var(--card-bg-hover);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 20px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    gap: 8px;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.55);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-accent {
    background: var(--gradient-purple);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3);
}

.btn-accent:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Text Highlights */
.text-gradient {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.text-gradient-purple {
    background: var(--gradient-purple);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Floating Animations */
@keyframes float {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}

@keyframes spin-slow {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 10px 4px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2); }
    100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(99, 102, 241, 0); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(7, 9, 14, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.header-scrolled {
    padding: 8px 0;
    background: rgba(4, 5, 8, 0.95);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.nav-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 80px;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.header-scrolled .nav-wrapper {
    height: 60px;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 40%, #06b6d4 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.logo-svg {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4));
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.logo:hover .logo-svg {
    transform: rotate(15deg) scale(1.05);
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    position: relative;
    padding: 6px 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

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

.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-link.active::after, .nav-link:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-nav {
    padding: 10px 22px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    width: 28px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.menu-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 100px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 25%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
                      radial-gradient(circle at 90% 75%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08) 0%, transparent 45%),
                      radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 740px;
}

.hero-badges-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-badge {
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-badge:hover {
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
}

.hero-badge-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #10b981;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulseGlow 2.5s infinite;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 48px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-top: 24px;
}

.hero-stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-stat-number {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    height: 400px;
}

.hero-glow-ring {
    position: absolute;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
    animation: spin-slow 24s linear infinite;
}

.hero-glow-ring-inner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.15);
    animation: spin-slow 16s linear infinite reverse;
}

.hero-card {
    background: rgba(12, 16, 28, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 20px;
    width: 320px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.hero-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-card-badge {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-card-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.hero-card-pulse {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent-cyan);
    margin-right: 6px;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
    animation: pulseGlow 1.8s infinite;
}

.hero-card-body h4 {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.hero-card-body p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-top: 16px;
}

/* Glow Blobs */
.glow-blob {
    position: absolute;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.2;
}

.glow-blob-1 {
    top: 10%;
    left: -5%;
    background: var(--accent-indigo);
}

.glow-blob-2 {
    bottom: 20%;
    right: 5%;
    background: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.glow-blob-3 {
    top: 50%;
    left: 40%;
    background: var(--accent-purple);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Stats Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-banner {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    padding: 36px 0;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-box {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.stat-box:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.stat-num {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About / Story Section
   ========================================================================== */
.story-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.story-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.story-content p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.story-content p strong {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.story-visual-card {
    background: var(--gradient-dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.story-visual-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-border);
    opacity: 0.1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.story-quote {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.story-founder-details {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.story-founder-avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-indigo);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Course Explorer
   ========================================================================== */
.courses-section {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.courses-filter {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn {
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.courses-search-wrapper {
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto 32px auto;
    position: relative;
}

.courses-search-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 20px 14px 48px;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.courses-search-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.15);
}

.courses-search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 18px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
}

.course-card {
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.course-card-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.course-icon-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08) 0%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.08) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.course-icon-box.purple {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08) 0%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.2);
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.course-category-tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.course-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.course-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    padding-top: 14px;
}

.course-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.course-card-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.course-learn-more {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.course-learn-more:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

.course-enroll-btn {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.course-enroll-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: transparent;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Pearson VUE Center Section
   ========================================================================== */
.vue-section {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.vue-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.vue-media {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.vue-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.7) contrast(1.1);
}

.vue-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7, 9, 14, 0.95), transparent);
}

.vue-partner-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.vue-partner-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.vue-partner-desc {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.exam-booking-card {
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
}

/* Form Controls */
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(4, 5, 8, 0.5);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent-indigo);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
}

select.form-control {
    cursor: pointer;
}

select.form-control option {
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

textarea.form-control {
    resize: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Career Quiz Pathfinder
   ========================================================================== */
.quiz-section {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.quiz-container {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.quiz-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.quiz-progress-bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
}

.quiz-progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 20%;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.quiz-step-indicator {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.quiz-question {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.quiz-options {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.quiz-option {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(4, 5, 8, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.quiz-option:hover {
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.04);
}

.quiz-option.selected {
    border-color: var(--accent-indigo);
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.quiz-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-top: 24px;
}

/* Quiz Result View */
.quiz-result-view {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease-in-out forwards;
}

.quiz-result-icon {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,0.1) 0%, rgba(6,182,212,0.1) 100%);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-indigo);
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-indigo);
}

.quiz-result-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.quiz-result-desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.quiz-recommendation-box {
    background: rgba(4, 5, 8, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.quiz-recommendation-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.quiz-recommendation-name {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.quiz-recommendation-bullet {
    list-style: none;
}

.quiz-recommendation-bullet li {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    padding-left: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.quiz-recommendation-bullet li::before {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Facilities & Lab Tour
   ========================================================================== */
.labs-section {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.labs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}

.labs-features-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.labs-feature-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.labs-feature-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.labs-feature-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.labs-feature-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.labs-carousel {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    height: 380px;
}

.labs-carousel-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.65) contrast(1.05);
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.labs-carousel-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 32px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(4, 5, 8, 0.95) 20%, transparent 100%);
}

.labs-carousel-caption h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffffff, var(--text-secondary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.labs-carousel-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.labs-carousel-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(7, 9, 14, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.labs-carousel-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-color: transparent;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reviews Marquee & Partners Ticker
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.reviews-summary-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
}

.reviews-summary-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.reviews-summary-score {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.reviews-summary-stars {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.star-rating {
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    display: flex;
    gap: 4px;
}

.star-rating.large {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.reviews-summary-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.reviews-marquee {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.reviews-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    animation: marqueeScroll 45s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
}

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

.review-marquee-card {
    width: 320px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 24px;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.review-marquee-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-indigo);
    background: var(--card-bg-hover);
}

.review-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.review-user-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.review-date {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.review-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 12px)); }
}

/* Partners Marquee Ticker */
.marquee-container {
    background: var(--bg-darker);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    padding: 30px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.marquee-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 60px;
    animation: partnerScroll 25s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
}

.marquee-item {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    opacity: 0.45;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.marquee-item:hover {
    opacity: 0.95;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

@keyframes partnerScroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 30px)); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog Section Preview
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-section-preview {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.blog-preview-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}

.blog-preview-card {
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-preview-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-preview-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.blog-preview-card:hover .blog-preview-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-preview-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    background: rgba(7, 9, 14, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.blog-preview-content {
    padding: 24px;
}

.blog-meta-preview {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-meta-preview span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.blog-preview-card-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.blog-preview-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-preview-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Section
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-details {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.contact-detail-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
}

.contact-detail-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-detail-item h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.contact-detail-item p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.map-container {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    height: 220px;
}

.map-placeholder-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: grayscale(1) invert(0.9) brightness(0.7);
}

.map-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(7, 9, 14, 0.7);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
}

.contact-form-card {
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
}

.contact-form-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
    background: var(--bg-darker);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    padding: 80px 0 40px 0;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.footer-about p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
}

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

.footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-newsletter p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.newsletter-form .form-control {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-top: 30px;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Course Details Modal
   ========================================================================== */
.course-modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(4, 5, 8, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 1050;
    display: none;
    animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.course-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 680px;
    max-height: 85vh;
    background: rgba(12, 16, 28, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 40px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: 1100;
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: modalSlideUp 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

@keyframes modalSlideUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, -40%); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
}

.course-modal.active, .course-modal-overlay.active {
    display: flex;
}

.course-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    z-index: 12;
}

.course-modal-close:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.modal-body {
    padding: 40px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.modal-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.modal-meta-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.modal-meta-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.modal-meta-card-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.modal-meta-card-value {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.modal-section-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    margin-top: 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-bottom: 6px;
}

.modal-syllabus-list {
    list-style: none;
}

.modal-syllabus-list li {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding-left: 20px;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.modal-syllabus-list li::before {
    content: '•';
    position: absolute;
    left: 4px;
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.modal-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 12px;
    background: rgba(7, 9, 14, 0.6);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 20px 40px;
}

/* Toast System */
.toast-container {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    z-index: 1080;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.toast {
    background: rgba(12, 16, 28, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 15px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 16px;
    width: 320px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    animation: toastSlideIn 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) forwards;
    transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}

.toast-icon {
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.toast-content h5 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.toast-content p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

@keyframes toastSlideIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Modal extra components style */
.why-choose-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.why-choose-item {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.why-choose-item i {
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.mentor-card {
    background: rgba(4, 5, 8, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.mentor-avatar {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.mentor-info h5 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.mentor-info p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-grid, .vue-grid, .labs-grid, .story-grid, .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .hero {
        padding-top: 100px;
        min-height: auto;
        padding-bottom: 60px;
    }
    
    .hero-visual {
        height: auto;
        margin-top: 20px;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 80px;
        left: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: calc(100vh - 80px);
        background: rgba(4, 5, 8, 0.98);
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 24px;
        transition: var(--transition-normal);
        z-index: 999;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    }
    
    .nav-links.active {
        left: 0;
    }
    
    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .btn-nav {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .stat-box {
        border-right: none;
    }
    
    .stat-box:nth-child(odd) {
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    }
    
    .blog-preview-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .contact-details {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .why-choose-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .stat-box {
        border-right: none !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        padding-bottom: 16px;
    }
    
    .stat-box:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
        padding-bottom: 0;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .quiz-card {
        padding: 24px;
    }
    
    .modal-body {
        padding: 24px;
    }
    
    .modal-meta-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}